To the west of Fukue Island, Mount Naru, across from Kuga Island, is covered with white snow, covered with black land, brown trees with withered leaves, and a gloomy castle. On the hillside in front of the castle, the snow is trampled like a wolf.
The ground was muddy, and there were broken knives and broken halberds stuck in the ground everywhere. The arrows on the corpses were as dense as freshly harvested rice stubble.
Hundreds of corpses were piled on top of each other, and the dark red blood flowed down and broke through the snow, leaving shocking traces.
The remnant pirate army of Fukue Island retreated to the walled city.
The two battalions of infantry of the Danluo King's army gathered up their formation under the leadership of Li Ji, the crown prince of the Danluo King. The injured soldiers retreated to the rear. There were dedicated personnel collecting arrows on the battlefield, and most of the arrows could be reused.
After reorganizing their formation, the main force of the two infantry battalions of the Danra King Army continued to press towards the pirates' last stronghold on the island, Mount Naru.
A battalion of infantry from the Huaidong Army was stationed on a low hill not far away as a reserve force, closely monitoring the direction of the entire battle.
Farther away, in the harbor surrounded by Fukue Island and Kuga Island, a dozen huge warships, like giant sea beasts, were stationed there, not only paying attention to the war on Fukue Island, but also closely monitoring Kuga Island.
As well as pirates swarming offshore to watch the situation.
The harbor surrounded by Fukue Island and Kuga Island is extremely good. It is surrounded by hills on the left and right, which can block the wind and waves. The interior is also open, like a large lake on the island. The openings on the north and south sides are small, and a large catapult crossbow can be used.
blockade.
Line weights were used to explore a deep-water channel that could directly reach the shore, and the wrecked ship was towed away. The Tsukai anchored directly against the rocks on the west coast of Fukue Island.
A trestle was set up, more than a hundred guards boarded the shore, and obstacle warning belts were set up along the coast.
Lin Fu stood on the deck of the Jinhai, watching the fighting on the island.
The remnants of the pirates retreated to the walled city, and the infantry established a foothold on the island. Li Ji, the crown prince of Danluo, and Ma Pohou, the commander of the guard battalion who had landed to assist in the battle, ran over and boarded the Jinhai to report the battle.
Ma Pohou looked at the sky and said: "There are only more than 300 remaining bandits who have retreated. But looking at the weather, we will have to wait until tomorrow to attack the village!"
"Perhaps we should send someone to recruit them!" Li Ji, King of Danluo, said.
The king and ministers of Danluo officially accepted the canonization from the imperial court, and in accordance with the regulations, the crown prince of Danluo was renamed the prince.
After the expansion of the Danluo royal army, there were five battalions in total. The Danluo royal family organized more than 700 original guards into the first and second battalions. Ten military attaches from the Huaidong Army Division were also organized into these two battalions as military commanders.
Responsible for tactics and training, these two battalions of infantry naturally became the elite of King Danluo's army.
The combat effectiveness is guaranteed to a basic level. The Koreans are gathering troops in the cities in the southern part of Haiyang County. Due to the heavy snow, the process is quite slow. It will take some time to pose a threat to Danluo Island. Lin Fu first sent the two elite battalions of King Danluo's army.
Pull it out and fight the pirates.
It gave the Danluo King's army an opportunity to practice in actual combat and also reduced the combat pressure on the guard battalion.
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After the chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Fuso Kingdom has been divided into dozens of feudal kingdoms. There are four major feudal kingdoms on Kyushu Island, and these feudal kingdoms have very weak control over the surrounding islands outside the mainland.
As pirate forces grew, these fringe islands naturally became pirate strongholds.
Fujiang Island is located in the northwest waters of Kyushu Island. It is one of the five main islands of the Goto Islands. The leader of this pirate force based on Fujiang Island is Shen Heming, a native of Mingzhou Prefecture in eastern Zhejiang.
This group of pirates also committed evil on the coasts of Zhejiang and Zhejiang in the early years, and they were considered a branch of the East China Sea bandits. When the She family penetrated into the East China Sea bandits in their early years, Shen Heming was unwilling to be recruited by the She family, so he withdrew across the sea to the east and used Fujiang Island as his main stronghold.
To develop, they mainly survived by collecting protection fees from passing merchant ships and plundering the coastal areas of Kyushu and Goryeo.
In November, Zhenfeng of Haiyang County in Goryeo invaded Danluo Island. Shen Heming bribed Zhenfeng and sent troops to besiege Jeju Fortress.
Now Zhen Feng and Haiyang County soldiers are trapped in Seogwipo Castle, but Shen Heming escaped and returned to Fujiang Island.
Lin Fu originally intended to crack down on the pirate forces in the Haidong area and completely straighten out the trade route east of Danluo Island to Kyushu Island. With such a good opportunity and excuse, how could he let it go?
After Lin Fu controlled the situation on Danluo Island and completely blocked the Haiyang County soldiers in Seogwipo City, he led his troops to attack Bokjiang Island.
Fujiang Island is about 400 miles away from the east coast of Danluo Island. Along the edge of the northern coast of Kyushu Island, there is an ocean current from west to east. Even in the breeze season, it only takes a little more than a day to head east from Jeju Port.
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Li Ji, the eldest son of Prince Danluo, suggested surrendering. Lin Fu thought for a while and said, "If these pirates are not completely disabled, I'm afraid they won't surrender easily. But let's give it a try and send someone over to negotiate. Don't even think about recruiting them.
I would like to express my sincere congratulations that all the leaders of the Fujiang Island pirates, large and small, abandon their weapons and surrender, and accept the disposal of the Huaidong Military Division! If he surrenders, I will spare his life; if he does not surrender, you will take it after the sun rises tomorrow.
His head comes to me!”
Song Jia stared at the white snow on the island and the bloody battlefield nearby. She frowned slightly. She was a little uncomfortable with such blood, but she stood beside Lin Fu and did not go back to the cabin.
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Seeing Danluo Prince Li Ji and Ma Pohou returning to the shore and arranging for people to surrender, Song Jia said: "Shen Heming did not join the She family at first, but this time he persuaded Qin Zitan to help Haiyang County attack Jeju City.
Looking forward and backward, wandering and uncertain, stealing a chicken will result in a loss of rice..."
"If you can look forward to everything and understand the overall situation, you won't have to be a pirate anymore," Lin Fu smiled slightly and said, "When the She family first penetrated into the East China Sea, how could it have the momentum it has today? It is normal for Shen Heming not to join the She family. Even if
Count the pirate leaders who joined the She family in the early days. How many of them are actually valued by the She family? Once all of their subordinates are used up, why don't they be kicked aside by the She family? Now that the She family has occupied eastern Zhejiang, there are
According to the situation, Shen Heming was originally from Mingzhou Prefecture. At this time, he joined the She family because he wanted to have the opportunity to return to Mingzhou to honor his ancestors. No wonder he was moved..."
"The times and trends are like this. Most people just go with the flow, and they can only go with the flow." Song Jia said with emotion.
"Do you think Qin Zitan will bring out any evil things when he is in Goryeo?" Lin Fu asked.
After Lin Fu took control of the situation on Danluo Island, although Goryeo was ready to attack Danluo Island, Goryeo's maritime merchants and those who were both merchants and pirates, driven by interests, did not mind being the eyes and ears of the Huaidong Army.
It was not difficult for Lin Fu to get news about Goryeo on Danluo Island. He had already learned about Qin Zitan's mission to Goryeo on behalf of the She family earlier. He also knew that Qin Zitan had stayed in Haiyang for many days and reported to Haiyang County.
It is a matter of superintendent Zhen to treat you as an honored guest.
To say that Zhen Feng finally made the decision to attack Danluo Island, no one would believe it without Qin Zitan causing trouble.
"The She family has shifted its focus from the East China Sea to the land. No matter how hard Qin Zitan tries, there is a limit," Song Jia said with emotion. "On the contrary, after the Donghu envoy arrived at Hanyang Mansion, he was likely to persuade Qin Zitan. Under the supervision of the Donghu envoy
Next, Goryeo’s determination to attack Danluo Island will not be small..."
"It just gives us the opportunity to surround the area and call for reinforcements," Ge Cunxin said. "The Koreans have never had any backbone. If we don't beat them painfully, they will not learn well!"
Lin Fu shook his head slightly. He did have the intention of encircling the point and calling for reinforcements at this time, but thinking about it carefully, no matter whether the encirclement and reinforcements could achieve the expected victory, the real problem would come after this battle.
Ge Cunxin was an excellent general in the water camp. He was well-educated in tactics, but he could see the overall situation and think strategically. There were only a few people in Huaidong.
Lin Fu would not blame Ge Cunxin for his lack of understanding of the overall situation. The key is that he must have a comprehensive understanding and control of his generals. It is the commander's responsibility to put the generals on the correct battlefield.
"As far as Qin Zitan is concerned, dragging Goryeo into the war against Huaidong is a great contribution to the She family," Song Jia continued to explain, "Even if this encirclement and reinforcements can defeat the Goryeo people, Goryeo is
The vassal state of the Donghu people, with its northern border threatened by the Donghu cavalry, has no possibility of concluding a peace agreement with Huaidong. Next, the military confrontation between Goryeo and Huaidong at sea will only become more intense..."
Ge Cunxin seemed to have realized something and said: "Your Excellency supports Danluo Island and now comes to attack Fujiang Island. He also sent people to contact the Saga family of Chikushi Country on Kyushu Island. Are you worried that the military confrontation in the Haidong region will be out of control?"
"The She family is borrowing its strength to fight, and we should also be borrowing our strength to fight. Otherwise, it is not a good thing to be trapped in three directions," Lin Jingzhong said, "I am afraid that the Saga family will not dare to show their head."
"It's not like Saga is the only force in Kyushu Island who is living a miserable life. There are always other forces who want to come forward and have opportunistic thoughts." Lin Fu nodded and said, "Unless Li Bingbu obtains the key to the Donghu people in the north,
A great victory, otherwise it would be difficult for Goryeo to get rid of the control of the Donghu people, but the Goryeo people may not be willing to be controlled by the Donghu people. In addition, it is impossible for the Goryeo people to overwhelm the national destiny and fight against me in Huaidong..."
"If I were the Khan of Donghu, I would order Goryeo to build a large navy to threaten the flanks of the Jinhai grain road. Once the Jinhai grain road is cut off, the Yanbei defense line will be like paper in front of the Donghu cavalry," Song Jia said,
"The Huaidong Army's crossing the sea and landing on Danluo Island has actually given the Donghu people a perfect excuse to urge Goryeo to build up a navy. They turned their attention to Huaidong, and it was also the high-ranking officials and nobles in Goryeo who were controlled by the Donghu people.
An excellent means to divert domestic conflicts and attention..."
"I'm afraid you're right," Lin Fu said, "your little mouth is really unpleasant!"
Song Jia's face turned red, Ge Cunxin, Lin Jingzhong and others didn't say anything. His words sounded like he was flirting with Miss Song. What could they say?
"The Donghu people used to have limited knowledge of the ocean, but they are not stupid," Lin Fu suddenly didn't realize there was anything wrong with what he said, and continued, "On the contrary, the knowledge of the two generations of Donghu thief kings was extraordinary.
I appointed Sun Dalu as an official in Huaidong, which caused a huge uproar. You should read the recruitment order of the bandit king of the East. "Anyone with skills, regardless of old or young, scholar or civilian, or Han, who is willing to be used by Liaodong, can be selected as an official."
', this knowledge is indeed extraordinary. You should read it carefully, and don't think that Liaodong is a remote place where barbarians live. The knowledge of the bandit king of the East is far beyond the elm knots on the temple.
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Lin Jingzhong said with emotion: "Thirty or forty years ago, the Donghu people still made a living by fishing and hunting, and they didn't know how to smelt iron. In the Datong Campaign, the Donghu people's spears and spears were all made of fine iron, and only those who couldn't understand it were the only ones who could not make a living. Only people regard the Donghu people as barbarians..."
Lin Fu put his hands behind his hands and looked at Mount Naru on Fukue Island. The top of the mountain was covered with white snow.
The Koreans were gathering an army in Haiyang. He wanted to take advantage of this gap to gain an ally from Kyushu Island for Danluola, so that he could reduce Huaidong's military pressure in this area in future confrontations.
The Saga clan who governs the Chikushi Kingdom is relatively the weakest of the four major vassals of Kyushu.
Shen Heming's pirates who were entrenched in Fujiang Island only had a thousand pirates. This time, the water camp and infantry camp that came with Lin Fu to suppress the pirates totaled five thousand elites.
Lin Fu put on the posture of a tiger fighting a rabbit for many purposes, one of which was to show the Saga clan.