Great Ming: I, Zhu Di, Declare My Intentions to Seize the Throne from the Start!

"Fire! Fire! Fire quickly!"

Biao Tong roared angrily at the hesitant coastal defense artillery soldiers.

Whoosh!

At this moment, the sound of howling artillery shells sounded harshly.

Everyone looked up subconsciously.

Huge, black projectiles streaked through graceful arcs over the coastal defense artillery positions.

Lines of sight followed the movement.

boom! boom! boom……

Immediately afterwards, a huge crash sounded behind the shore defense artillery position.

Debris from vegetation and splashes of soil.

One meter deep and ten meters long 'trenches' appeared in everyone's sight.

Biao Tong quickly rushed to the back of the position, stood on a cement fort, and looked at the "trench" with "white smoke" coming out.

The corners of his lips twitched fiercely.

The hand holding the handle of the knife was shaking violently.

Is this the power of Yanhua naval guns?

He comes from the Army.

This is the first time I have seen such a powerful naval gun.

If this shell falls in the coastal defense artillery position, let alone people, even the forts built with cement and steel bars purchased from Yanhua Steel Bars will not be able to withstand it, right?

…

at the same time.

Behind, the bow of the flagship.

Lu Zhen held up the binoculars and stared at the trajectory of the shells, all of which hit the back of the coastal defense artillery position. Her face finally felt better.

Ye Kai's face flushed and he said excitedly: "Minister, General Xu's shot was beautiful! Although the first shot was fired, all the shells hit the back of the shore defense artillery position. This shows our toughness. At the same time, In this way, it also gives hints about the coastal defense artillery positions.”

"However, this hint is not obvious yet. It is best to shoot another round in front of the coastal defense artillery position..."

…

Bang bang bang!

Just when Ye Kai's voice just fell.

Ye Kai really got it right, the flagship of the Second Battle Fleet where Xu Xianchang was located fired again.

More than twenty projectiles with huge kinetic energy landed in front of the shore defense artillery position.

Lu Zhen glanced at the group of young generals headed by Ye Kai, although their expressions softened a lot.

But his brows tightened even more.

Telescope transfer.

His gaze fell in the direction of the flagship.

Xu Xianchang won the trust of the young guys in the navy led by Ye Kai by taking the lead in firing but deliberately missing the target.

You know, just now, Ye Kai was still insisting that the Second Battle Fleet commanded by Xu Xianchang had some unclear relationship with the Ming Dynasty.

It cannot be used as the main vanguard.

But in the blink of an eye, the attitude changed.

As for the reason, it's simple.

Xu Xianchang took the lead in firing, demonstrating the toughness of Yanhua's navy and Yanhua's toughness.

At the same time, it was a clever design that deliberately missed both rounds.

Ensured that the situation was within control.

These young men in the army.

Whether it's the army or the navy.

The attitude is very complicated. On the one hand, he is very angry about the unfair and unfair attitude of the Ming Dynasty Prince Zhu Biao towards Yan Hua.

I want to give Prince Zhu Biao some color.

But on the other hand, everyone is from the Central Plains.

Bleeding the same yellow blood.

Even though he knew that his side had absolutely powerful force (at least the naval force, the current Yanhua was enough to dominate the world), he did not want a bloody conflict with the Ming Dynasty.

This is due to the national trend of thought promoted by the prince in recent years.

Yanhuang theory!

The theory of descendants of Yan and Huang has little impact on the older generation like them.

But for children like Ye Kai, who is eighteen or nineteen years old, the impact is very big.

It can even be said to be very fanatical.

Because Yanhua has been a country for more than ten years.

This group of eighteen or nineteen-year-old young men have begun to receive education on the theory of descendants of Yan and Huang since they were ignorant.

They have fully recognized this in the process of shaping their values.

At the same time, in these years, Yanhua's national power has been growing day by day, and it has continued to expand its territory.

In the words of the prince: This is to support and help the descendants of the Yan and Huang Dynasties living all over the world, and at the same time expand the living space of the descendants of the Yan and Huang Dynasties for at least the next thousand years.

Values ​​and a sense of glory in rising national strength.

It has a great influence on this group of young guys growing up in the new era.

but……

Ye Kai is young, although he is smart.

But the thinking is still childish after all.

‘Xu Xianchang! ’

If we say that before, this outstanding middle-aged and junior man was on the list of the Military Intelligence Department and the Department of Discipline Inspection.

He reserved his opinion.

Do not believe.

I want to give this outstanding junior in the Navy more tolerance.

But what Xu Xianchang did today made him doubt him.

Xu Xianchang's performance.

In the eyes of hot-blooded young men like Ye Kai, it is a smart and clever display of Yanhua's tough attitude.

But he was long past that fanatical age.

These eyes have seen more people than young people like Ye Kai have eaten!

Xu Xianchang's act of firing the first shot was more of a sign of eagerness in the eyes of an old guy like him.

But why is Xu Xianchang so eager?

This middle-aged and outstanding naval general has always been known for his stability!

Secondly, the two rounds of shelling all hit the front and rear of the coastal defense artillery positions. Yes, this move controlled the situation from becoming uncontrollable.

But look at it another way.

It also implies: Yanhua does not want a bloody conflict to occur!

This hint seems to be the same as the prince's principle of "based on war and tit for tat", but in fact it is completely different!

If there are smart people in the coastal defense artillery position ahead of this kind of shelling, they will be able to tell at a glance that Yanhua does not want to fight! I don’t want to really bleed!

Even in the coastal defense artillery position, there is no such expert.

But the news here spread back to Jinling.

Prince Zhu Biao, the kind of person who specializes in imperial power, can't you understand?

Xu Xianchang's behavior can almost be classified as secretly delivering a message to Prince Zhu Biao!

"Xu Xianchang!"

Lu Zhen whispered.

Ye Kai and a group of young staff officers only thought that Lu Zhen admired Xu Xianchang.

‘It seems that now that this matter has happened, I should report it to the prince in detail after I return. ’

…

When Lu Zhen really had doubts about Xu Xianchang.

The Biaotong led by the Prince Guard rushed to the front of the position again and looked at the ferocious crater left in front of the position.

His face was pale without a trace of blood.

He doesn't want to fight!

From the ferocious craters after two rounds of shelling, he could judge how cruel the war would be once the artillery battle began.

He is the standard leader of the crown prince's guard.

Just wait for the prince to ascend the throne.

He can ascend to heaven and enjoy endless glory, wealth and status.

If we fight to the death now, there will be nothing left!

Biao Tong turned his head and looked at the deputy commander who took refuge with him after the commander of the coastal defense artillery position was killed. He asked: "Tell me, once the war starts, what are our chances of winning?"

The deputy commander's expression changed.

He said hurriedly: "Zhou Biaotong, there is no advantage in the battle between coastal defense artillery and naval artillery. Our artillery position is dead, and the opponent's on the warship is a mobile fort..."

…

"Secondly, secondly... our side has been limited by funds and logistics in recent years, and our brothers have insufficient training, and their artillery combat skills cannot be compared with the Yanhua Navy. As far as I know, the Yanhua Navy, every year, every ship The artillery on the warship must be replaced several times during training."

"The life of the gun barrel is limited. Just like our shore defense artillery, after a thousand shots, the barrel will explode easily..."

The imperial court could not produce the steel for these huge coastal defense cannons. At the same time, the casting process was also poor and could not be manufactured at all.

All were purchased from Yanhua.

At that time, the prince had just taken charge of the country and had a good relationship with Yanhua.

Yanhua sells these coastal defense guns for 10,000 taels of silver each.

This is still the cost price!

Because artillery is too precious, you can't make it yourself, and there is very little funding for the navy.

Don't dare to train.

The artillery warfare technology is not at the same level as that of Yanhua.

"Sir, according to the artillery skills of the Yanhua Navy, in such a large artillery position like ours, even if the opponent closes his eyes, it is impossible for two rounds of artillery fire to miss both. Based on my humble judgment, Yanhua does not want to fight at all, and the two rounds of artillery fire are just to vent his anger. This time, Princess Yan almost lost her temper..."

Biao Tong looked at the terrifying crater in front of him.

He also felt that Yanhua didn't want to fight.

He was also fortunate now that those damn artillerymen in the coastal defense artillery positions were either poor in skills or deliberately lazy, not wanting to start a war with Yanhua.

At least, they didn't fight back.

There was no full-scale artillery battle.

But... Yanhua took the lead in firing after all.

If he didn't order a counterattack, would it be difficult to do business?

But... if we really let him fight, he has seen the intensity of naval artillery battles, and he really doesn't want to fight!

An ironclad ship is like this.

There were sixteen ironclads pouring into the inland waterways!

"Let's wait and see what happens!"

After Biotong hesitated and struggled, he gritted his teeth and ordered.

…

For a moment, there was deathly silence around Fangyuan.

Second Battle Fleet, on the flagship deck.

Xu Xianchang held up his binoculars and looked at the motionless coastal defense artillery position, with a smile on his lips.

He put down the telescope and ordered: "Send a signal to the minister and continue on your journey!"

Woo woo woo...

The whistles of different lengths turned into signals and were transmitted to the rear.

The second battle fleet broke through the waves and continued to move forward.

rear.

Lu Zhen put down the telescope and ordered: "Order, the third battle fleet, the guarding transport fleet, rush through the waters within the range of the coastal defense artillery position at the fastest speed, and the first battle fleet, follow the flagship rear!"

Woo woo woo...

The whistle signal came out.

The second fleet lined up in a row, blocking the flank of the logistics transport fleet, and moved forward quickly.

The first battle fleet commanded by Lu Zhen's flagship slowly followed behind.

When the transport fleet, guarded by the Second Battle Fleet, walked out of the waters within the range of the coastal defense artillery, Lu Zhen coldly ordered: "Send the order!"

"Six armored ships, aim at the camp next to the coastal defense artillery position, flying the flag of the Prince Guard, and cover it with three rounds of rapid fire!"

Led by Ye Kai, the expressions of a group of young staff members changed instantly.

Ye Kai said nervously: "Uncle..."

"There is no uncle here! Call the minister!"

Lu Zhen interrupted Ye Kai coldly.

Ye Kai stood at attention, saluted, and said loudly: "Minister, as a staff officer, I must issue suggestions to the minister. This order from the minister is very likely to trigger an all-out war between Ming and Yanhua."

"I know, execute the order immediately!" Lu Zhen looked at Ye Kai's stubborn face, unmoved, and scolded: "Don't forget that obeying orders is the highest duty of a soldier, go and deliver the order!"

"Yes!" Ye Kai responded loudly, and when he turned around, he said stubbornly: "But I will follow the rules and write a detailed battlefield statement when I return and submit it to the cabinet and the prince!"

Lu Zhen watched Ye Kai leave stubbornly.

The smile on his lips flashed away.

With such a group of outstanding young people in Yanhua's navy and army, Yanhua's future will be as solid as a rock.

After laughing.

Lu Zhen raised her telescope and looked at the coastal defense artillery position and the independent camp next to the main camp with the flag of the Prince's Guard.

He saw this independent camp just now.

It’s not difficult to tell from the flag.

The one stationed here must be the Prince's Guards.

He couldn't make random judgments on what Xu Xianchang wanted to do. At most, he could only recount what happened and what he saw after going back.

Follow the disciplinary rules of the Yanhua Army.

Write a detailed report with your own opinions and submit it to the cabinet and the prince.

But he must correct the incorrect signal exposed by Xu Xianchang's behavior: Yanhua does not want a war or bloodshed!

This is very different from the prince's strategy of 'focusing on war and tit-for-tat'.

Once the prince understood from Xu Xianchang's behavior, Yanhua did not want a war or a bloody war.

He couldn't tell what would happen next after the fleet arrived at Aurous Hill.

He now wanted to bombard the camp led by the Prince Guards with artillery fire.

To the prince, Yanhua’s clearest signal!

To make up for it, Xu Xianchang’s behavior exposed the wrong signal.

…

Bang bang bang...

Six ironclad ships, on the port side, a total of dozens of naval guns opened fire at the same time.

While advancing, within three minutes, three rounds of rapid fire were completed.

The entire Prince Guard camp was in a state of chaos in just a short moment.

Standing at the artillery position, Biao Tong watched his infantry camp being destroyed after three rounds of shelling.

Cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Thank you!

Fortunately, there were only a few dozen people in the camp.

However, the war horses and logistical equipment may all be destroyed.

Instead of attacking the coastal defense artillery positions, they carried out devastating bombardments on the camps with the unique flag of the Prince Guards.

You came naked to the prince!

"Quick! Go to Jinling to deliver a message and report to the Crown Prince that the Yanhua Navy is here for the Crown Prince!"

…

Just when Biao Tong was scared, angry and roaring.

ahead.

On the flagship of the Second Battle Fleet as the vanguard.

Xu Xianchang looked at the sudden three rounds of shelling, and the Taiziwei led a special flag. During the shelling, the flagpole broke and fell.

Frown slightly.

Put down the telescope, look behind you with deep and calm eyes.

…

When the fleet arrived at the second coastal defense artillery position, the Taizhou area.

Finally intercepted by Lan Yu and others.

Lan Yu led everyone and boarded the flagship.

When I saw Lu Zhen.

Lan Yu's face changed, and she clasped her fists at Lu Zhen: "Minister Lu, where is Yu Jing?"

Lu Zhen looked at Lan Yu and the others and said with a smile: "Xiao Yu followed the prince to inspect Zuyi Province. No, I, an old man, was sent back by the prince to invite His Majesty and the Queen to celebrate the birthday of His Highness the Third Prince. .”

Birthday?

No naval battle?

The navy was not destroyed?

Lan Yu and others were stunned for a moment.

"By the way, Yue Xihou." Lu Zhen looked at Yu Tongyuan, "How come the Songjiangkou Division went to Jilong Island and was still ten miles away from Jilong Island, shelling in the direction of Jilong Island? We thought that the Songjiangkou Division, We were ordered by the imperial court to attack Yanhua. When we passed through Tongzhou just now, we conducted artillery training along the way. The soldiers' artillery skills were so poor that they accidentally shot at the camp led by the prince's guard..."

…

"These bastards, who don't train well or hone their skills on weekdays, actually did such a shameful thing..."

…

Led by Lan Yu, a group of important ministers came in a hurry and looked at the apologetic Lu Zhen.

The corners of his lips twitched fiercely.

Accidental shot?

Is your three rounds of artillery fire called accidental shooting?

Yanhua Navy’s artillery skills are poor?

Lu Zhen, you old fox, how can you have the nerve to say such shameless things!

Lan Yu wanted to take off her shoes, pull them off, and say hello to Lu Zhen's old face.

At the end of the Yuan Dynasty.

Everyone is still a rival.

Why didn't I realize at the time that this old fox was so shameless!

Lan Yu said with a solemn expression: "Minister Lu, I wonder, where is Master Songjiangkou?"

"Still behind, we were in a hurry to get back. They were slow, so we didn't join them."

call!

Lan Yu judged from Lu Zhen's solemn expression that Lu Zhen was not lying.

This means that the naval battle they thought did not happen and the navy was not destroyed.

As for the Tongzhou Prince Guards' camp being shelled...

It was clearly Yanhua's revenge.

Now I just hope that the loss will be small.

"Minister Lu is really coming back to invite your majesty and empress?" Yu Tongyuan probed: "But is your fleet too big?"

"Is it big?"

Lu Zhen asked with a smile, and explained with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't you want to see your achievements? You must also be considerate of your Majesty. We are also sons of human beings. We should know that once our children have abilities and abilities, they will always I hope my parents can see it.”

…

Lan Yu, Yu Tongyuan and others looked at each other.

At least, Zhu Laosi's Yanhua did not raise the banner of launching an army to prosecute.

As for the Prince Guard leading the Tongzhou camp...

never mind.

The key now is to control the situation from getting worse.

…

Later, Lan Yu ordered Qu Neng to disembark and rush to Tongzhou to control the spread of news about Yanhua's bombardment.

At least, the people can’t know!

Otherwise, the prince's prestige will be seriously damaged.

As for the elite level...

This...can't be hidden.

The prince's face will definitely be damaged.

…

When the Yanhua naval fleet, after Lan Yu and others boarded the ship, began to drive straight into Jinling.

East Palace.

News of the shelling of coastal defense artillery positions has been sent back.

study.

Hu Weiyong stroked his beard easily and said with a smile: "Prince, you can rest easy. From the fact that the two rounds of artillery attacks by the Yanhua Navy landed in front and behind the position, we can judge that Yanhua is just bluffing and has no intention of starting a war with us."

"I suspect that King Yan is just asking for a little face, and shelling the front and rear of the position is a hint to us. Therefore, we don't have to make too many concessions to Yanhua."

Zhu Biao had a smile on his face.

Nod.

Hu Weiyong secretly observed Zhu Biao.

In fact... he doubted whether there was someone like this prince in the Yanhua Navy.

Because based on his understanding of Zhu Silang.

This time, Zhu Silang was able to do something like annihilate the clan in Jinling City, which was clearly prepared for the worst.

It makes no sense that this matter could be revealed so easily.

At least, even if Zhu Silang doesn't want to fight.

Nor would he give such obvious hints.

Unless there is a prince in the Yanhua Navy, this person's status is not low, at least he can order the fleet to carry out bombardment.

At least a captain!

Moreover, this person could figure out Zhu Silang's truest and most hidden thoughts very well!

The prince placed his own people among the top brass of Yanhua Navy?

If this is the case, the judgment of this prince may need to be re-evaluated.

He never underestimated Prince Zhu Biao.

However, if this matter is true, the prince's city must be re-evaluated!

"Report! Report! Report!"

Just when everyone was relaxed, a scout rushed in in panic, "Prince, the temporary camp led by the Tongzhou Prince Guards was under bombardment!"

Wow!

Everyone, including Zhu Biao, stood up suddenly.

Hu Weiyong and others looked pale.

boom!

Zhu Biao clenched his fist and smashed it on the table. He tried to suppress his anger and turned to look at Zhu Yunwen: "Yunwen, on behalf of your father, go to the dock. When the Yanhua Navy arrives, let Yu Jing come to see you!"

…

It's approaching noon.

Woo woo woo...

Dozens of steam-powered ships sounded their whistles as they approached the Qinhuai River dock.

Zhu Yunwen, Hu Weiyong and others stood on the pier, looking at the billowing smoke and the mighty black fleet approaching amidst the piercing whistles.

All the people who came to convey Zhu Biao's order looked very embarrassed.

There was a faint flicker of fear swimming in his eyes.

…

The flagship docked first, and Lu Zhen disembarked accompanied by Lan Yu and others.

Hu Weiyong and other veterans of the court knew Lu Zhen.

Seeing the gray-haired Lu Zhen disembarking from the boat with three gold stars on her shoulders, she couldn't help but be surprised.

Where is Yu Jing?

The two parties met and exchanged simple greetings.

Zhu Yunwen took out Zhu Biao's edict from his sleeve and read it loudly: "Prince Chaoyu of the Supervisory State, Commander of the Navy of Yanhua, arrived at Jinling and headed to the East Palace immediately!"

"Minister Lu, take the order."

Lu Zhen looked at the Yizhi handed over by Zhu Yunwen.

Frown slightly.

He raised his hand, but cupped his fist and said, "I'm sorry, I brought my prince's order and I want to go to Fengyang immediately to pay homage to His Majesty and the Queen. I can't go to the East Palace to meet him..."

Talking skills.

The Marine Corps, from the rear transport ship, led two horses and pulled a new-style carriage off the ship and came to Lu Zhen's side.

Lu Zhen completely ignored the dark expressions on the faces of Zhu Yunwen, Hu Weiyong, Lu Ben and others.

Open the car door.

After getting into the carriage, he cupped his fists at Lan Yu and said, "Mr. Liang, I leave it to Mr. Liang for the rest of our fleet and safety issues."

Lan Yu glared at Lu Zhen angrily.

This old fox doesn't give the prince any face.

When he arrived at Jinling City, he didn't even see the prince, so he went straight to Fengyang.

I don’t know, but later, when the prince finds out...

But now, as long as there is no fight, that's the best.

He didn't ask Yanhua to save face for the prince.

In the final analysis, this is all the fault of the prince.

However, I'm afraid that soon after this news spreads, the people of Jinling will start talking about it.

Lan Yu looked worriedly at the people on both sides of the river who were watching with trepidation.

He sighed, cupped his fists and said, "Minister Lu, please don't worry!"

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