Chapter 344: Seduction

When all the old ministers heard this, they were immediately in an uproar.

Zhang Shenyan looked pale and said: "The rebels in Yanjiangpu were making noise, and they really raised their troops to attack. But what should we do?!"

There are many people present who are as helpless as him.

These characters, if we talk about intrigues, are good at it. If he can recite poems correctly, he is also a famous person. But when it comes to battlefield duels, everyone is at a loss.

Even the sincere uncle Liu Kongzhao, Xincheng uncle Zhao Zhilong and other distinguished officials looked livid and couldn't make up their minds for a while.

Ruan Dacheng said: "Since the Duke has dispatched troops and generals, he must have an idea?!"

Xu Wenjue said: "Where do you have any ideas?! The Shi Ge Ministry has told me that the Fujian Navy cannot afford to suffer any losses and asked me to quickly send troops to rescue Longtan. As for the Jiangning Water Village, the Shi Ge Ministry is there with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. The water stronghold is dangerous, surely it can be resisted?"

Ruan Dacheng calmed down his frightened mood and said: "Then the Duke's intention is to send troops to Longtan?"

Xu Wenjue said: "Of course it is."

Ruan Dacheng said: "No!"

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. Xu Wenjue said: "Why not? The Fujian Navy has elite soldiers and strong generals, whom Your Majesty relies on. If the Fujian Navy is defeated, the river will no longer be able to be blocked, and the situation will end!"

Ruan Dacheng said, "It is precisely because the Fujian Navy has elite soldiers and strong generals that there is no need for rescue. My lord, colleagues, the Jiangpu rebels are in front of us. May I ask whether Jiangning is more important or Longtan is more important?"

"This..." Xu Wenjue was speechless.

Ruan Dacheng said again: "With the elite of the Fujian Navy, the Longtan Water Village is easy to defend but difficult to attack. With Zheng Zhilong's methods, we can probably resist it for a while. However, if the Jiangning garrison is transferred to rescue, in case the Jiangning Water Wall cannot be defended, If the rebels are allowed to reach the city, what can we do to resist them?! It should be noted that the Jiangpu rebels are the main force!"

As soon as this statement came out, it was immediately echoed by many old ministers. Even Xu Wenjue was shaken.

yes. Longtan is important, and so is the Fujian Navy. But Jiangning is not stable. The enemy troops across the river are already in front of us. If the Jiangning garrison is transferred, what will happen if something goes wrong? Could it be that all hope is pinned on Shi Kefa?

You know, Shi Kefa has never won against Xia Jun!

Xu Wenjue hesitated and said: "But Zheng Zhilong must be saved!"

A cold look flashed in Ruan Dacheng's eyes, and he said: "My lord, Zheng Zhilong did not ask for help from Jiang Ning, but only asked for help from Shi Kefa. Could it be that the imperial court is no match for Shi Kefa!? I think he has different intentions! Anyway, he has strong soldiers and generals, so let's let him go He resists for a while, and if he is loyal afterwards, he will be rewarded generously. If he is not loyal, he will save the need for rescue."

What he said can be regarded as a clear statement.

To reach this level of intrigue and intrigue is also a rare feat.

However, it was approved by most people - although Zheng Zhilong pulled his navy to the Yangtze River, it was not controlled by the small court of the puppet emperor. The military pay that should be paid is every penny, and the grain that should be given is every grain, but no one can be accommodated, which has long made the officials of the small court dissatisfied.

Xu Wenjue said tangledly: "Although Master Ruan's words are not bad. But if Zheng Zhilong can't resist it, this..."

Ruan Dacheng said: "I have seen Longtan Water Village. It is built on the sandbank near the river bank. There are forts on the island, iron cables on the water surface, and wooden piles and rocks under the water. They are all well prepared. The rebels are at the forefront. Although he is strong, he is still ruthless on land. It is not known who will win and who will lose on the water. Based on Zheng Zhilong’s experience in water battles, it is not difficult to stop the 20,000 elite soldiers on the island. Since Zheng Zhilong is disobedient, he borrows the help of the traitor. Teach him a lesson. Destroy some of his troops and make it easier to control him later."

After hearing this, Xu Wenjue finally made up his mind and said, "Forget it. Just listen to Master Ruan."

Then he said: "We are not going to send troops to Longtan, but we must be well prepared. Jiangning City is not small. I also ask you all to contribute and recruit more young men to avoid being caught off guard."

"That's how it should be."

Then he said: "Your Majesty's side..."

"Your Majesty is already asleep, so I won't disturb him."

"good."

Jiang Ning's actions quickly reached Shi Kefa's ears. At this time, Shi Kefa was already in Jiangning Water Village.

Fierce artillery fire was coming and going on the river, and most of the forts on both sides of the water village had been destroyed. Many gunners were unwilling to go to the fort again. Shi Kefa raised his sword and killed several people in a row before forcing the gunner to continue fighting with the enemy.

However, it is all in vain.

Although the fort in Shuizhai occupies a geographical advantage, one of the cannons is old and has been blown up several times. The second is that the frequency is extremely low. The enemy on the water fired five or six cannons, and the enemy here can fire back at most once.

The more the fort is damaged, the weaker the counterattack will be. As the enemy approaches, the part of the water village located in the river has been beaten to pieces.

The Dongting Navy had not experienced war for a long time and was trembling under the sound of cannons. They didn't even dare to board the boat and go to the river to stop the enemy. Instead, they were forced back by artillery fire, and the navy became an army.

Faced with such a situation, Shi Kefa was powerless. They had no choice but to order the navy to be integrated, build a defense line on the river bank, and passively welcome the enemy's arrival.

"The Duke of Guo knows the situation of the war. I ordered my subordinates to inform the Ministry of History that the army has been prepared for war. Please rest assured."

Shi Kefa looked at the small official in front of him and said loudly amidst the sound of cannons: "Can we send troops to rescue Longtan?!"

The clerk said: "No."

Shi Kefa was stunned and said angrily: "Why not?!"

The clerk said: "Longtan is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and Governor Zheng has strong soldiers and horses, so he must be able to resist."

"Presumably?!" Shi Kefa was extremely angry: "How can there be such a thing?! Could it be that the prince does not know the importance of the navy?! Once the Fujian navy makes a mistake, no one in the river can defend it!"

The clerk said: "I am just passing on the order. If the Cabinet has any objections, I can pass it back to Jiangning."

Shi Kefa's beard trembled in anger: "You..."

The clerk turned a blind eye.

Shi Kefa took a deep breath: "If the Dragon Pool is lost, if the Navy is destroyed, the Ming Dynasty will not exist! Please ask the Duke to send troops again on my behalf, and be sure to hurry!"

The clerk turned around and hesitated for a moment, then stamped his feet and said: "The Duke and your lords think that Jiangning is more serious. If there is an emergency here and someone attacks, Jiangning will have no troops to defend it, and it will be defeated. Although the cabinet department has good intentions, , but there will be no response."

After saying that, he left quickly.

Shi Kefa was stunned for a long time, and sighed sadly: "Shu Zi is not enough to make plans!"

He pulled him over to praise the painting and said: "You are the only one who is my savior now. I will give you five thousand soldiers and horses to go to Longtan quickly. No matter good or bad, you must resist."

After saying that, he bowed deeply and said, "It's a difficult journey, I'm sorry for you!"

Zan Hua smiled and said: "The Ministry of Cabinet doesn't have to be like this." He helped Shi Kefa up: "The student is just a success, failed to pass the Jinshi examination, and was framed by others, so he should have been down. Fortunately, the Ministry of Cabinet appreciates him, and he has a chance to show off his skills. Now. It’s time for students to repay the cabinet.”

He took the order and hid it in his sleeves: "Although the rebels are powerful, the heart of the cabinet is as clear as the sun and the moon, and heaven and earth will respond. The cabinet must not lose confidence."

Then he bowed: "The students are gone, please take care of yourself."

Shi Kefa burst into tears.