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After Zheng Cai received a message from Hong Xu and learned that nearly a hundred Qin warships were reinforcing the area north of Gemini Island, Zheng Cai was worried that Zheng Zhilong would be in danger, so he quickly asked Gan Hui to lead another hundred large and small warships to support Zheng Zhilong.
The wind was blowing from the northwest at that time, and Gan Hui was sailing against the wind from south to north. The speed was slow, which made him anxious.
When he finally arrived at the north of the Twin Islands, he saw thick smoke billowing from the sea. Warships were floating on the sea, burning like huge torches.
The water was littered with floating planks and bodies, tossed by the waves;
In the vast smoke, the explosions and shouts were like huge waves, one after another. The most horrifying thing was the cheers of "Capture Zheng Zhilong alive", which were so loud that they made the Zheng army coming to reinforce them terrified... ... ...
Through the thick smoke, we could see that many of Zheng's ships had lowered their sails, indicating that they had surrendered. The remaining twenty or thirty ships were fleeing southward in panic;
The Qin warships were like countless sea wolves, chasing the remaining Zheng warships, biting them constantly, and killing them continuously; Zheng warships were constantly being overtaken;
Whenever they were caught up, there were loud explosions on the decks. The ships' towers were blown up into the sky, and the soldiers on board were blown to pieces, flying in the air. It was a horrible sight.
The raging flames spread rapidly, and the huge fireball soon engulfed everything, and the sea water seemed to be boiling.
The cheers of "Catch Zheng Zhilong alive" were getting louder and louder, shocking Gan Hui and his soldiers so much that their hands and feet turned cold. Duke Ping was captured alive? Duke Ping was captured alive
How is this possible? How could we lose so quickly and so miserably
Look at the tragic scene before our eyes. Among the twenty or thirty Zheng army’s wrecked ships fleeing southward, Zheng Zhilong’s five-masted giant ship is not among them. So... where is Zheng Zhilong, the commander-in-chief of the three armies
A series of questions filled the minds of Gan Hui and others. The ominous feeling made the Zheng army soldiers panic.
"Turn left, west, west..." Gan Hui came to his senses and shouted the order. Hundreds of ships that came to support began to turn west.
The twenty or thirty Zheng army ships that fled south were closely followed by the Qin army. The Qin army deliberately did not bomb them, but forced them to the middle section of Gan Hui's fleet like driving sheep. The small ships of the Qin army were mixed in with these deserters, and they flew towards Gan Hui quickly with the wind.
"General Gan, should we fire or not? Should we fire or not..." the gunner asked Gan Hui in panic. If he fired, he might accidentally injure the fleeing friendly troops. If he didn't fire, the Qin army would attack him...
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Before Gan Hui could make a difficult decision, the Qin army's front main guns roared, and huge projectiles whistled in, hitting an unlucky Cangshan ship at the stern;
With a bang, the stern of the ship was shattered. The entire bow seemed to be lifted up by a huge force and instantly tilted up. The Zheng army on the deck was caught off guard and fell into a ball. There were continuous screams.
"General Gan, fire!"
"What if Duke Ping is on the opposite ship?" It is not impossible. If Zheng Zhilong's flagship is destroyed, it is possible to transfer to another warship.
Fire at Zheng Zhilong. Who can afford the consequences
The thick smoke from the sea floated up with the wind, blurring the vision and making it difficult to see the scene a hundred steps away.
Suddenly, some soldiers saw some small and long strange ships flying close to the sea in the dense smoke, the speed was so fast that it made people's scalps numb. Before they could react, they heard three "Chi! Chi! Chi!" sounds, and three dazzling tail flames shot straight towards Gan Hui's flagship... ...
Boom! Boom! Boom!
There were three consecutive loud explosions, shaking the heavens and the earth. Gan Hui's flagship, which was ten feet long and as tall as a building, was instantly blown away by the fierce explosion. The building was completely destroyed, and the entire ship was blown five feet sideways by the strong shock wave. The fireball caused by the explosion rose up, and three dazzling mushroom clouds bloomed. The broken limbs and arms even flew onto other warships... ...
"General Gan!"
“Oh my God!”
"what is this... ."
"Oh my God, run away!"
Once in contact, the flagship was blown into a huge fireball, and the commander's life or death was unknown. The Qin army came riding the wind and waves, cheering like a tide, shouting and killing, and the Zheng army was frightened and the whole army was broken. Hundreds of warships did not fire a single shot and fled in a mess.
This scene was hard to believe. They were the Zheng family army that had been rampant in the East China Sea for many years. They were clearly a group of frightened mobs.
The defeat was like a landslide. It was true. The Zheng army was in a panic and fled. You turned east, I turned south, all in a hurry to escape the attack range of the Qin army.
Hundreds of warships lost their command and fell into great chaos. Many warships collided with each other. After the loud bangs, there were also the sounds of warships breaking apart.
The soldiers were cursing at each other, howling, and hysterical. The great panic had made most of them lose their minds.
The Qin army, relying on the power of a great victory, set sail and pursued the enemy all the way south. The sound of explosions on the sea made the water boil. Thick smoke filled the air. The wind swept away everything. Shouts, cheers, and screams intertwined like waves, and the sound could be heard for dozens of miles.
"Zheng's army was defeated!"
"kill!"
"Zheng Zhilong was captured alive, and the Zheng army was defeated!"
“Hahahaha… If you have the guts, don’t run…”
The shouts of joy, the roars of joy, the rough laughter, made the Zheng army more panicked, and also made the morale of the Qin army soar. The sea is surging and the courage is high. Look at this day, with the red tassel in hand, we vow to chase the remaining enemies to the sky... ..
Zheng Zhilong's five-masted warship raised the black flag of the Qin army and sailed south with the wind.
In the upper cabin, Zheng Zhilong's hands were tied behind his back. He watched the defeated Zheng army fleeing in all directions, his eyes filled with despair:
The Zheng family army is finished. The Zheng family army that has been rampant in the East China Sea is finished... ... ... After working hard for half a lifetime, the Zheng family navy, which was once thought to be invincible in the world, is finished just like that.
Zheng Zhilong could hardly believe his eyes, could not believe that what he saw was real. His beard was trembling slightly, and his hands and feet were cold.
He thought that the Qin navy was vulnerable. When they came, not only the ordinary soldiers of the Zheng army, but even he, the commander, did not take the Qin navy seriously. He thought that he could easily defeat the Qin army on the sea.
But now, it was the Zheng army that was in disarray.
The once invincible Zheng army, after suffering a devastating defeat, became like headless flies and fled everywhere. Zheng Zhilong never dreamed that such a situation would happen to the Zheng army.
Next to Zheng Zhilong stood the high-spirited Zheng Sihai, although they both had the surname Zheng. Unfortunately, he was not from the Zheng family in Fujian. "Quick, full sail! Catch up..."
Zheng Sihai kept shouting, his voice trembling slightly due to excessive excitement. Who would have thought that one day he would be able to take Zheng Zhilong and command his flagship to hunt down the arrogant Zheng family navy
Li Qian, the deputy commander of the North Sea Fleet, stroked his messy beard. They were beaten by Zheng Zhilong before. They looked extremely embarrassed, and their beards, which were usually very neatly combed, were also messy.
"Zheng Zhilong, as long as you order Zheng Cai to surrender and make meritorious contributions, you will still have a chance to survive. My king rules the world with benevolence and justice. If you truly surrender, it is not too late. At least the lives of the Zheng family, young and old, can be protected. I heard that my king praised your son Zheng Sen to others, saying that your son has the talent of a great general."
Zheng Zhilong couldn't help but ask, "Did the King of Qin really praise my son?"
"It is true. Zheng Zhilong, for your life and for the Zheng family, think carefully. If you sincerely submit, with the King of Qin's common sense towards your son, the Zheng family may not be able to flourish in your son's generation and become the pillar of the country. This is the Zheng family's last chance."
Zheng Zhilong's face changed after hearing this. From the moment he was captured alive, the defeat of the Zheng army was certain. What bargaining chips did he have to challenge Qin Mu? With the combat power of the Qin navy, even if the Zheng family retreated to Taiwan Island, they would not be able to keep it sooner or later.
Moreover, after this great defeat, how many people would be willing to follow the Zheng family and retreat to Taiwan Island
"Sir Li, how can I trust you?" Zheng Zhilong asked with a serious face. In fact, he was very nervous.
Li Qian glanced at him and said, "Do you have a choice? You can only believe it. Besides, the original Dashun Army was once an enemy of our Great Qin, and the Dashi Army was also an enemy of our Great Qin. As long as you sincerely submit, who has the King of Qin treated unfairly? My king is the master of the world. If the Zheng family surrenders, they will be the people of our Great Qin. How can my king lose his trust in the world for your Zheng family?"
Zheng Zhilong's Adam's apple moved up and down, and he struggled fiercely in his heart, "Lord Li, if I let Zheng Cai surrender, will the King of Qin really treat my Zheng family well?"
"I can guarantee this."
"What if I let Fujian join the Qin Dynasty?"
"Brother Zheng can not only save his life, but also get a position. Your son and others will definitely be given more official titles. However, to be honest, I don't know what position my king will give you. I can only guarantee that there will be an official position."
Zheng Zhilong actually didn't have much choice. He gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I order Zheng Cai to surrender. I hope the King of Qin can keep his word."
"Don't worry, Lord Zheng. Under the current circumstances, your Zheng navy is doomed to fail. There is no need for us to deceive you any further."
The sound of killing could still be heard from the front. The Qin army cheered like thunder and their momentum was like a rainbow. The warships flying with the wind were like wolves on the sea, hunting down the fleeing ships of the Zheng army.
The Zheng troops who could not escape surrendered one after another. Those who were unwilling to surrender were caught up by the Qin army and were hit by thunder bombs like raindrops... ... ... Well, Di Zhongxing has banned the use of incendiary bombs. The ships are very valuable and have to be kept.
The drums of war rumbled, cheers shook the sky, the Zheng army was completely routed, victory belonged to the Qin Royal Navy. Although the battle was not over yet, the faces of the young soldiers were already filled with the joy of victory and the belief that they would win... ...
In order to avoid greater casualties on both sides, after Zheng Zhilong agreed to surrender, Li Qian immediately had someone escort him onto a speedboat, hoisted his "Zheng" general flag, and rushed forward, with the purpose of persuading him to surrender!
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