The Port of Passalen is located at the northernmost part of Luzon in the Southern Ryukyu Islands, with the Babyan Strait to the north and the Central Cordillera Mountain to the south. It is the nearest port to Taiwan in the Southern Ryukyu Islands. Most of the Han people are from Taiwan. When entering Luzon, the port of Passalen was chosen as the first stop. The city of Passalen is also the most concentrated castle of Han people on Luzon Island.
The entire Southern Ryukyu Islands are now under the control of the Spaniards, and the sky is now completely dark. If you rush to anchor in the Port of Passalun, the fleet may be in danger, and Zheng Zhilong hesitates.
But Malos has repeatedly assured that there is no Spanish garrison near the port of Palsalen.
"Commander, we can establish a defensive formation in the south of Pasaren Port. On the one hand, we can allow ships to avoid strong winds and waves at sea. On the other hand, we can also establish strongholds on land to prepare for the full march into the Southern Ryukyu Islands." Zheng Xing is much more active than Zheng Zhilong.
Zheng Zhilong thought for a while. This is indeed a good way. If it succeeds, it will establish a stronghold on the Southern Ryukyu Islands. Moreover, Malos has always been under the control of the Ming army. In the event of an accident, Malos will be put in the pot first. .
Fortune Ship approached the port first, and Guangzhou Shipyard aimed at the port with a starboard gun. Once Spanish troops appeared in the port, Fortune Shipyard would quickly retreat under the response of Guangzhou Shipyard.
Passalen was indeed not a military port. When the soldiers on the Fu ship landed under the cover of night, they were not hindered by any obstacles. Then the transport ships docked in turn and quickly established a defensive formation at the port.
With the registration of the Fourth Marine Division, Zheng Zhilong gradually felt relieved. Now more than 10,000 soldiers have come ashore. Even if there are Spanish soldiers on the periphery, he does not have to worry. The Spanish army will not be concentrated in such a port on a large scale. If there are a small number of Spanish troops, then take the opportunity to defeat the Spanish troops and occupy the port and the castle justifiably.
Zheng Xing's Fourth Marine Division slowly expanded its defensive formation, and observed the terrain and buildings to find accommodation for the army behind.
When approaching the castle, Zheng Xing was more cautious and tried not to make any noises. However, more than 10,000 soldiers entered a completely unfamiliar area and moved forward in the dark without making a sound. It was impossible.
The Marines finally alarmed the night watchers in the city.
"Who?"
The questioner spoke in Chinese. Zheng Xing sounded very pleasant, but he still wanted to know the identity of the other party, so he asked, "Who are you?"
"We are the people in the city, who are you? What do you do when you come to the city at night?" The authentic Southern Fujian dialect makes people particularly cordial in this strange and expectant night.
"People in the city? Then why do you speak Chinese?" Zheng Xing still did not reveal his identity.
"We were originally Han people. The residents of Pasaren are mainly Han people. Are you pirates?" The people in the city are most afraid of pirates.
"Are you really from Daming?" Zheng Xing was still worried.
"Of course it is from Daming, you can also speak Chinese, who is it? Is it a pirate, or escaped from Daming?" The people on the front of the city seemed impatient.
"We are the navy from Daming." Zheng Xing finally revealed his identity.
"Da Ming Navy?" The people on the front of the city were obviously surprised. They didn't expect that it would be Daming's navy. They were whispering on the top of the city as if they were discussing something.
Finally, there were some messy footsteps leaving the city, apparently returning to report.
Zheng Xing didn't wait long under the city, and a voice came down from the city: "I am Li Tong, the leader of the Han people in the city of Pasaren. Dare to ask who is outside the city?"
"I am Zheng Xing, the commander of the Fourth Marine Division of the Daming South China Sea Fleet. The darkness has only ended because of the battle with the Xiyi fleet. Now I want to go to the city and rest to avoid the wind and waves on the sea. I hope Li Tau can make it easier."
"You really are Daming's navy? How can you fight Xiyi here?" Li Tong knew about the naval battle that took place in the afternoon. Since the battlefield was not far from the coastline, the city could almost see the tragic scene of the war, but he didn't know the battle. On the other side, it turned out to be Daming's navy, let alone the reason for the battle.
"His Majesty heard that the Han people were bullied by the local natives and Xiyi in Nanyang, and I was specially ordered to lead a fleet to come to Xingshi to inquire and protect the Han people in Nanyang." Zheng Xing followed Zheng Zhilong and gradually changed from a pirate to a pirate. Daming's true admiral.
"Really it is the Daming Navy? Came to Nanyang to protect us?" Li Tong's voice changed with excitement. He has been discussing life in Nanyang all the year round. In front of Spain, they are like a talking dog. There is no such kind of personal pain. Those who have experienced it are absolutely difficult to appreciate, "General Zheng, can you light a torch, let us see?"
"Light a torch?" Zheng Xing was puzzled.
"General Zheng, there are not only natives and Spanish, but also pirates from Daming in Nanyang. I'm sorry, but I can't see clearly at night. I can't open the gates at will.” Out of awe of Daming, Li Tong took the initiative. Let the people on the head of the city light the torch first.
Zheng Xing saw through the flames that there were Han people on the top of the city. They were tall and well-proportioned. The local indigenous people were short and black, with wider eyebrows and protruding cheekbones. They were clearly different from the Han people.
"Huh? Why have you never seen a blue military uniform?" Li Tong was a little surprised. These people under the city were uniformly dressed, lined up, and the soldiers were not moving. They were obviously well-trained soldiers, but he had never seen such uniforms. Over.
"Li Tou knows something. You have seen it before. It is Daming's army. After our majesty became the throne, the newly formed navy has different military uniforms. Do you have anyone from Daming recently? They may know the South China Sea Fleet. ."
Li Tong fell silent, but there was a faint voice from the top of the city. Zheng Xing was in the city and couldn't hear him.
After a while, Li Tong’s voice came out of the city again: "General Zheng, brothers said, some people have indeed seen this kind of military uniforms of the South China Sea Fleet, and pirates will never wear such uniforms to robbery. I believe Zheng General, brothers, Kaesong."
The last sentence was clearly addressed to the people around him.
The gate was slowly opened. Unlike the gates of the Central Plains, the city of Pasaren has neither a moat nor a suspension bridge. There are only two heavy wooden gates. If Li Tong refuses to open the gate, Zheng Xing can also use gunpowder to open the gate. .
The soldiers of the Fourth Marine Division marched neatly and lined up into the city gate.
Li Tong greeted him, "General Zheng, the Han people are looking forward to you."
Zheng Xing held Li Tong's hands tightly, "Li Tou, where the South China Sea Fleet goes, the Han people no longer need to be cows and horses."
"Thank you General Zheng." Li Tong was about to bow his knees.
Zheng Xing grabbed him and stopped him from kneeling: "Li Tau don't need to thank you, but you are just a soldier, acting on the order of the emperor. If Li Tau wants to thank you, thank your majesty!"
After all, Li Tong knelt down. First, facing the northwest, he respectfully knocked Zhu Youjian three times, and then knocked another one to Zheng Xing.
"Li Tou doesn't need to be like that." Zheng Xing helped Li Tong up.
"General Zheng, since you are the navy representing Daming, Li will arrange board and lodging for you."
"Li Tou, there are too many people in the Daming Navy on this expedition. I am afraid it is not convenient to arrange board and lodging. Don't bother. Let's rest in the city. We will talk about the rest tomorrow."
"General Zheng, Pasarun is a small city. The Ming Navy has too many people and it is difficult to arrange it temporarily. Li can arrange board and lodging for 5,000 people and try to arrange it for the generals."
"Li Tou is polite, the South China Sea Fleet, the officers and men are all equal, and Zheng leads Li Tou's heart, and we set up camp by ourselves." Zheng Xing bowed his hand to Li Tong as an expression of gratitude.
Li Tong was silent, he hesitated for a while, and saw that the Ming army was already camping and setting up an account, and finally got the courage: "General Zheng, Li has never seen such an army. Against General Zheng, Li must make arrangements. For the meals of more than 10,000 people, at least let the brothers drink hot soup."
"Lee head..."
"You don't have to be polite, General Zheng. Li will come as soon as he goes." Li Tong bowed his hand to Zheng Xing, turned and left.
Zheng Xing reported the situation in the city to Zheng Zhilong.
But the port of Passalen was too small to stop hundreds of ships. Most of the ships still had their backs to the coastline and dropped anchors in the open sea. The soldiers ate and rested on the ships. Only soldiers from the Marine Division came ashore. Establishing a second line of defense on the shore, Zheng Zhilong stayed at the port that night.
When Li Tong returned to Zheng Xing's big account, many people were already with him. There was no food for the time being, and a lot of hot water was sent for the soldiers to drink hot tea first.
"Li Tou has worked hard!" Zheng Xing expressed his thanks again.
"General Zheng, you don't have to be polite. We should do something for the Ming army."
Afterwards, people kept sending hot meals to the camp of the Ming army. Zheng Xing sent a separate one. In addition to the endless rice and six dishes, there was also half a jar of shochu.
"Li Tou, there are rules in the army. During the war, Zheng must not drink alcohol, rice and dishes, and Zheng will accept this altar of soju. In any case, Zheng did not dare to accept it."
Hearing that it was a military rule, Li Tong no longer reluctantly, he stayed by Zheng Xing's side, watching Zheng Xing gobbling down.
After the soldiers cleaned up the bowl of chopsticks, Li Tong asked carefully: "General Zheng, today's naval battle..."
"Oh, the Ming army won a big victory, the Spanish fleet was annihilated, and even their fleet commanders surrendered to Da Ming." Zheng Xing said casually.
"A big victory? The Spanish fleet surrendered?" Li Tong's mouth suddenly resembled a hippo, "General Zheng, is this true?"
"Of course it's true. This is Spain's territory. If we can't defeat the Spanish fleet, who dares to land in the port of Palsalen?"
Li Tong became more excited. He tremblingly asked, "General Zheng, will Daming's fleet be in Nanyang in the future?"
"Of course, if we leave, won't the Spaniards come back? Li Tou can rest assured that we will be stationed in Nanyang in the future to protect the Han Chinese in Nanyang for a long time."
"The sky has eyes!" Li Tong seemed to have been hit by an evil spirit, and knelt on the ground again.
"Lee head..."
Li Tong knocked his head in all directions to the west, and then sat down opposite Zheng Xing again, "General Zheng, a Han Chinese from Nanyang, but I have been looking forward to it for too long."