Strictly speaking, the battle was not over until the afternoon. Escape and search and rescue, counting battle damage and annihilating the number of enemies, and counting captured trophies and prisoners were all part of the battle.
In the afternoon, the soldiers and civilians who had not had a break to eat all night could finally eat in peace and take a nap at the same time.
In the church of the castle, Zhang Yanling also obtained specific numbers of casualties and enemy kills.
In the battle last night, the Ming Dynasty Nanhai Guards dispatched more than 1,200 soldiers, six warships and several troop transport ships. Eighty civilians participated in the battle, and more than 800 civilians participated in the battle.
A total of 2,000 soldiers and civilians participated in the battle with the Folangji people. Three warships and 22 civilian ships sank, 76 soldiers died, and 34 civilians died. More than 200 soldiers and civilians were injured, including
More than ten people were seriously injured.
In addition, there are more than 20 soldiers missing, which is actually a sign of danger. If they disappeared on the sea, they were probably buried in the belly of fish, or they were swept away by the waves and disappeared.
Although Zhang Yanling knew that the losses in this battle must be huge, he was still shocked when he saw these numbers. There were more than 300 casualties and missing people, and more than 100 soldiers and civilians died in the battle alone.
This loss is huge. Fortunately, the soldiers and people here understand the nature of water and the temperament of the sea. They know how to protect themselves after falling into the water. Otherwise, the death toll would be even higher.
In addition, three warships were sunk and dozens of civilian ships were sunk, which was also a huge loss.
Although he rescued dozens of people who were kidnapped, more lives were lost. It seemed that the gain outweighed the loss.
But Zhang Yanling certainly knew that despite the heartache, this battle was still a complete victory, and it was a glorious victory.
More than 300 soldiers on the other side were almost wiped out, nearly 200 were killed in the battle, and more than 70 were captured. Perhaps 20 or 30 people escaped to the sea on a medium-sized sailboat, and Zhang Yanling did not let anyone chase them. This group of people
They definitely didn't dare to come back. In the vast sea, they were lucky to be able to survive. More than 300 women and children from the Folangji Kingdom were also captured.
In addition, all three Centipede ships were captured, and more than 30 large, medium and small Franco cannons on board, plus more than ten Franco cannons on the castle and on the island were also captured. The ships were just that, these four
Fifty Folan cannons are a big treasure. Zhang Yanling originally wanted to buy one Folan cannon to use as a sample, but this time it was a good idea. He made forty or fifty guns, which made him a huge profit.
The value of these dozens of Folan cannons, to put it bluntly, is worth it even if it costs more than a hundred lives. The truth is actually not difficult to understand.
And this is actually not the most important thing. The most important thing is that this battle recaptured Tuen Mun Island, which was occupied by the Folangji Kingdom. After removing this stronghold nailed to the coast of the Ming Dynasty, it crushed the Folangji Kingdom's attempt to use this.
He refused to leave and further attempted to covet the Ming Dynasty.
Zhang Yanling came from later generations, so he naturally knew the consequences of being attacked by naval guns at the door of his house to seize land. Although the land of the Ming Dynasty was large, not even an inch of it could be occupied by the barbarians. The shameful history of China in later generations cannot be repeated, and perhaps convenience will start from today
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This is not just a matter of rescuing people and taking back the island, this is the attitude of the Ming Dynasty. Any bandit who wants to covet this land will suffer a devastating blow. From now on, others must understand this.
Of course, in this battle, Zhang Yanling was extremely moved and touched by the heroic actions of the people of Guangzhou Prefecture, their actions of sharing the same hatred of the enemy, and their spirit of disregarding death. To be honest, when the civilian ships followed, Zhang Yanling thought about how to use the number of civilian ships to cover the approaching warships.
The problem of close combat. However, this thought only passed by for a moment and he never thought about it again. Zhang Yanling believed that it was a bottomless behavior and she must not become unscrupulous.
The purpose of attacking Tuen Mun Island by myself was to protect the people of Ming Dynasty. What kind of skill is it to let the people become targets and die.
Because of this, when the civilian ship rushed towards the enemy ship without hesitation with the red light on, Zhang Yanling's mood was indescribable. It was not so much that he won the battle, but that the common people took the lead. Therefore, these
Zhang Yanling was deeply saddened by the deaths and injuries of the common people. At the same time, he also decided to give him generous compensation.
This time, not only did he annihilate the red-haired ghosts, he also took away the local officials from Guangdong and Guangzhou who were cheating. The wool came from the sheep, so Zhang Yanling naturally wanted to confiscate their property and their goods. The silver he obtained was enough for a thick
sympathize with the people and reward the people who participated in this battle.
In the church hall, Zhang Yanling praised everyone and expressed condolences and tribute to the people who died in battle.
However, Wang Hong and the others were obviously concerned about other issues.
"Master Marquis, what should I do with the captured warships and dozens of Fo Lang machine guns? What should I do with the captured prisoners and the women and children of the Fo Lang machine country?" Wang Hong asked with eager eyes.
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "How do you want to deal with it?"
Qin Yong was not polite and said hurriedly: "It just belongs to our Nanhai Guard and the patrol troops and horses. Three ships are worth three, which is just right."
Zhang Yanling laughed and said: "You have a good plan. Are these three gunboats comparable to your three warships?"
Wang Hong said: "Master Hou, Master Qin and I do not do it for selfish reasons, but to better guard the sea. This time the guys from the Folangji Kingdom are finished. If we don't protect everything, there will be robbers in the future. The gunboats of Fanguo are like this
It's so powerful that if we don't have countervailing gunboats, we won't be able to fight against them. These three gunboats came at the right time. With these three ships, we will be able to fight."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "You don't need to explain, I understand your intentions. The ship is naturally given to you, can I still take it away? However, I have to take away some of the captured Folan cannons. On the one hand, this
The results of the battle were to be handed over to the imperial court. Another
On the other hand, I also want to persuade the imperial court to cast this kind of artillery for future planning. I will take away two of each of the large, medium and small Folan cannons, and leave the rest here. But you must take good care of it, put it in the warehouse with numbers, and cannot lose it.
Damaged, it may be of great use in the future.”
Hearing what Zhang Yanling said, Wang Hong and Qin Yong were overjoyed, and both of them smiled crookedly. In this battle, they were amazed by the powerful artillery of the ships and artillery of the Folangji Kingdom. They captured three centipede ships and the Folangji ships on them.
Artillery, the entire South China Sea Guard and patrol force will be upgraded by several levels, which is obviously what makes them most happy.
"I don't think there is any need to embarrass the women, children and civilians of Folangji Country. Even the people of Folangji Country are just ordinary people, women and children. It is the soldiers who are guilty, not them. You must pass on the order and do not allow any
People bully them. If
If we also humiliate the women and children of other countries, what difference will we make to those red-haired ghosts? What I mean is, lock these women and children here and keep them in this castle. You will send troops to garrison here anyway.
What do you think?" Zhang Yanling said.
"The Marquis is a benevolent and righteous person, and what he said is very true. We will not bully women and children, even if they are red-haired ghosts. Unless they are seeking death themselves, we should not embarrass them. But should we imprison them for the rest of their lives?" Wang Hong said.
Zhang Yanling said: "We'll lock them up for now. I guess the people who escaped from the Franji Kingdom will come to ask for them. Then we can just let them go back. If that doesn't work, let Figo and the others get a boat to take them away."
yes."
Qin Yong said in shock: "Did the Marquis really let those red-haired ghosts go?"
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "If I don't let them go, why don't I keep them for the rest of their lives? They have done a good job this time, and I keep my word. However, I don't know if Figo dares to go back. He killed Captain Andala."
This bitch is really willing to give up."
Everyone laughed.
Wang Hong said: "What to do with the rest of the prisoners? And Li Siming and the others, what to do with them?"
Zhang Yanling said: "Li Siming and the others are imperial officials and have to be escorted to the capital for interrogation. The captured prisoners must also be escorted to the capital. Those who are not prisoners are all credit. I brought few people. With so many people to escort, I am afraid it will be necessary
You lead the troops to escort me. I plan to return to Beijing tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I will escort the goods, and you will escort the prisoners. We will go separately. You don’t have to worry.
, after I leave, you will make arrangements here before escorting them to the capital. I will go ahead and report the situation first when I get to the capital. When you escort the prisoners and the captives, you can inquire about their crimes and reward them based on their merits. In short,
I am very satisfied with your performance this time, so you two will naturally be promoted. This acting position must be formally appointed."
Wang Hong and Qin Yong were overjoyed, and they both raised their hands and thanked them.
While they were talking, there was a lot of noise outside the church door. Zhang Yanling and others looked toward the door, only to see soldiers blocking a group of people at the door, making noisy noises and wondering what was going on.
Zhang Yanling hurriedly walked to the door and saw the old man with a gray beard at a glance. Zhang Yanling had already learned that his name was Gao Shangyi not long ago.
"Mr. Gao, what's going on? What are the villagers doing holding firewood? Come in and talk." Zhang Yanling shouted hurriedly.
"Master Zhang, you came just in time. Old man, I just have something to ask you. They won't let us in." Gao Shangyi said hurriedly.
Wang Hong shouted to the soldiers guarding the door: "You bastard, these are Mr. Gao and the folks. If they hadn't worked hard to help, how could we have won today? The folks have made great contributions. Are you blind?"
Several soldiers were mumbling and did not dare to answer.
Gao Shangyi hurriedly said: "Master Wang, there is no need to scold them. We don't care about the credit or lack thereof. Mr. Hou, sirs, we only have one request, and I hope Mr. Hou can satisfy us."
Zhang Yanling hurriedly said: "Don't say one, ten or a hundred will agree. I am discussing with several adults about providing compensation for the dead people. I will never let them die in vain. I will definitely give you great praise and a generous burial and generous compensation."
Gao Shangyi said hurriedly: "The old man would like to thank the Marquis on behalf of the villagers, but in addition to these, we have another request, which is to allow us to burn down this ghost temple."
Zhang Yanling said in shock: "Burn this place?"
Gao Shangyi nodded and said: "Yes. This ghost temple occupies the site of our original Mazu Temple. We must burn this place and rebuild the Mazu Temple. Please allow the Marquis. This is the wish of the villagers and the respect for the Mazu Empress. Hou
I also burned incense on the pier. This time, Mazu protected us secretly, didn’t she? I can’t object to it.”
Zhang Yanling smacked his lips and sighed. In fact, this church is the best building in the castle. It is magnificent, tall and large, and it really took a lot of effort from the Folangji people. But it is on the original site of the Mazu Temple.
If the people want to burn what they built, then they can only do what they want.
"That's all, let's burn it. I'll pay for the money to build the Mazu temple," Zhang Yanling said.
Gao Shangyi was overjoyed and said: "I knew the Marquis would agree. To build the Mazu Temple, every household must contribute money, but it cannot be done by one person. It is your intention to contribute a share of the money and a share of the effort. The Marquis can just contribute a share."
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Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Then I will provide the money to build a golden statue of Mazu. The rest will be raised by yourself."
Gao Shangyi was overjoyed and said: "That's even better. Mr. Hou asks everyone to come out, and we will burn it right away."
Zhang Yanling smiled bitterly and said, "It won't be too late for you to start burning again when we leave in the afternoon."
Gao Shangyi thought for a while, nodded and said: "That's fine, I don't care at this moment. By the way, Mr. Hou, the old man has one more thing that he would like to ask Mr. Hou for help with."
Zhang Yanling said: "What is it? Just say it."
Gao Shangyi stepped forward, pulled Zhang Yanling to the corner of the room, and whispered: "Master Hou, those young girls and young wives who were kidnapped...are not willing to go home."
Zhang Yanling said in surprise: "Why is that? You were finally rescued, why don't you want to go home?"
Gao Shangyi looked at Zhang Yanling blankly and said, "Master Hou really doesn't know the reason?"
Zhang Yanling thought for a moment with angry eyes, and suddenly realized what the reason was.