February 23, the 28th year of Chongzhen.
Zheng Zhilong led the navy out of Quanzhou Bay and confronted the Ming navy that came to quell the rebellion.
The cold sea breeze blew on the sails and flags, making them rustle.
Zheng Zhilong stood at the bow, observing the formation with a telescope.
After a moment.
He found Zheng Chenggong's position based on the enemy's formation and the color of the general's flag.
Zheng Chenggong also found the location of Zheng Zhilong.
At this time, Zheng Zhilong was facing east with his back to the west.
Zeng Ying, Yang Zhan and Zheng Chenggong faced west with their backs to the east.
The two sides lined up, ready to fight.
Observed the wind direction for a while.
Zeng Ying waved the flag and ordered Zheng Chenggong on the right wing to move out first.
At this time, the north wind was blowing hard.
In order to always maintain the advantage of the upper wind, Zheng Chenggong did not attack Zheng Zhilong's left wing.
Instead, he headed straight for Zheng Zhilong's central army.
Seeing Zheng Chenggong rushing over, Zheng Zhilong was stunned at first, then he smiled bitterly: "Haha, this kid is so damn filial, he doesn't hit others, he only hits me!"
The herald officer next to him asked, "What should we do, sir? Fight or not fight?"
Zheng Zhilong snorted coldly: "We must fight, but I don't need to do anything."
"What do you mean, sir?"
"When Zheng Chenggong attacks me, his flank will inevitably be exposed. Order Shen Shouyue on the left wing to remain still and wait for Zheng Chenggong to reveal a flaw before attacking."
"yes."
The herald waved the flag and asked Shen Shouyue on the left wing to keep still.
Shen Shouyue was Concubine Shen's fourth uncle, and also a chess piece placed by Chongzhen next to Zheng Zhilong.
In order to make Shen Shouyue gain Zheng Zhilong's trust.
Chongzhen not only dismissed him from office, but also banished Concubine Shen to the "cold palace."
Of course.
The cold palace is not cold.
Especially at night, it is very lively inside.
At this time, Shen Shouyue had served under Zheng Zhilong for several years and had already gained the other party's trust.
The messenger shouted to Shen Shouyue: "Report! The central army has ordered our troops to remain motionless!"
Shen Shouyue nodded: "Okay."
Zheng Chenggong's warships soon arrived near Zheng Zhilong's fleet.
Neither side launched an all-out attack, but instead sent out a small number of warships to test the other side.
The two sides fought amid sporadic gunfire.
Zheng Zhilong hurriedly ordered: "Quick, let Shen Shouyue send troops to attack Zheng Chenggong's flank!"
Shen Shouyue, who received the order, seemed to have heard nothing and leaned against the side of the boat with his eyes closed.
The guard reminded: "Sir, Lord Zheng ordered us to send troops immediately."
Zheng Zhilong's confidant who was placed beside Shen Shouyue also advised: "Yes, Lord Shen, please send troops quickly, otherwise our army will be in danger!"
Shen Shouyue didn't even raise his eyelids: "Send troops? Send troops to fight against whom?"
"Of course we are going to fight Zheng Chenggong. He took the initiative to attack our central army. Lord Zheng has already ordered us to move out!"
Shen Shouyue snorted coldly: "Swords and guns have no eyes. If we kill Zheng Chenggong, do you think Mr. Zheng will kill us?"
"this..."
The people around looked at each other, all at a loss.
After all, Zheng Chenggong is Zheng Zhilong's biological son.
If they really killed Zheng Chenggong on the battlefield.
Afterwards, he would definitely be held accountable by Zheng Zhilong or even executed.
Shen Shouyue opened his eyes and glared at everyone: “Answer me!”
No one dared to look him in the eye, let alone answer his questions.
then...
Shen Shouyue's act of openly resisting military orders not only did not cause dissatisfaction in the army, but was praised by many generals.
"Sir Shen is indeed a seasoned official. He saw the flaws in this matter at a glance."
"Yes, if we were allowed to lead the troops, the grass on the graves would probably be taller than a person."
"Don't move, this is Mr. Zheng's family affair, we are not allowed to get involved."
Zheng Zhilong in the distance waited for a while, but no matter how long he waited, there was no sign of Shen Shouyue.
He angrily picked up the clairvoyance and checked Shen Shouyue's fleet.
He became even more angry when he saw that the other fleet stayed in its original position without moving.
"Where is the messenger? Come here!" Zheng Zhilong roared.
The herald officer hurried down from his perch and ran to Zheng Zhilong: "Sir, I am here."
Zheng Zhilong pointed at Shen Shouyue in the distance and asked, "Did you convey the military order to Shen Shouyue?"
"It's conveyed!"
"Can you say that again?"
"I did convey it, and I also received a flag signal from the other party confirming receipt."
"Then why doesn't he move?"
"I don't know either. Maybe I misinterpreted the military order."
"Use flag signals to convey the order to him again, and send a patrol boat to verbally convey the order!"
"yes!"
As soon as the patrol boat left, Zheng Chenggong rushed up.
Both sides are elite troops of the Zheng family army, and both are good at boarding tactics.
After a burst of gunfire, the ships moved closer.
The two sides began hand-to-hand combat.
Although Zheng Chenggong had a small number of warships and soldiers under his command, he had the upper hand.
Zheng Zhilong, who was at a disadvantage, quickly fell into the disadvantage.
In order to turn the tide of the battle.
Zheng Zhilong divided his troops and circled back to Zheng Chenggong's left wing, intending to attack from both sides.
Upon seeing this, Zeng Ying commanded the central army to meet them.
While Zheng Zhilong was resisting Zeng Ying's attack, he gave orders to the right wing to provide support.
The commander of the right wing was Zheng Zhilong's younger brother Zheng Zhiguan.
After receiving the order, he immediately hoisted the sails and attacked Zheng Chenggong's left wing.
In order not to hurt Zheng Chenggong, Zheng Zhiwan ordered: "Don't fire at the ship (flagship), the rest are up to you!"
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