When the old ministers heard this, they were suddenly shocked.

Zhang Shenyan said with a pale expression: "I used to say that Jiangpu thugs were clamoring, and I really raised my troops to attack. But what should I do?!"

People who were as helpless as him were present.

If these characters are said to be intrigue, they are good at it. If they are said to be chanting poems and writing opposites, they are also celebrities. But if they are said to be duels on the battlefield, they are all confused.

Even the sincere uncle Liu Kongzhao, Xincheng uncle Zhao Zhilong and other nobles also looked as if they were ashen and could not come up with ideas for a while.

Ruan Dacheng said: "Since the Duke of the State has dispatched troops, I must have an idea?"

Xu Wenjue said: "Where is the idea?! The Shige Department rumored me that the Fujian Navy should not be mistaken, so I asked me to send troops to rescue Longtan quickly. As for the Jiangning Water Village, the Shige Department was there, and there were tens of thousands of troops. The water village was dangerous and I guess I could resist it?"

Ruan Dacheng calmed down his horror and said, "Then the Duke of the State is going to send troops to Longtan?"

Xu Wenjue said: "It is indeed true."

Ruan Dacheng said: "No!"

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. Xu Wenjue said, "Why not? The Fujian Navy's elite soldiers and generals are highly valued by His Majesty. If the Fujian Navy is defeated, the river will no longer be blocked. Let's go to a standstill!"

Ruan Dacheng said, "It is because of the elite soldiers and generals of the Fujian Navy that there is no need to rescue me. Duke Guo, colleagues, Jiangpu traitors are already in front of you. How dare you ask if it is Jiangning or Longtan?

"This..." Xu Wenjue was stunned.

Ruan Dacheng said again: "With the elite of the Fujian Navy, the easy defense and difficult attack of Longtan Water Village, Zheng Zhilong's methods, I believe that it can withstand for a while. However, if the Jiangning garrison was transferred to rescue, if the Jiangning Water Village could not defend and let the rebels reach the city, what would you use to resist?! It is important to know that the rebels in Jiangpu are the main force!"

As soon as this statement was spoken, it immediately received the approval of many old ministers. Even Xu Wenjue was shaken.

Yes. Longtan is important, and the Fujian Navy is also important. But Jiangning is not stable. The enemy troops across the river are already in front of you. If the Jiangning defenders are transferred away, what will happen if there is a mistake? Could it be that they put all their hopes on Shi Kefa?

You know, Shi Kefa did not win against the Xia army!

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

A cold look flashed in Ruan Dacheng's eyes and said, "Dude, Zheng Zhilong doesn't ask Jiangning for help, and he asks Shi Kefa for help one-on-one. Could it be that the court can't beat Shi Kefa? I think he has a strange intention! Anyway, he has a strong general, so let him resist for a while. If he is loyal afterwards, it will not be too late to reward him. If he is unfaithful, he will save the rescue."

What he said was a big deal.

It is also a great idea to have intrigue and gladiatorial to this extent.

However, it was approved by most people - although Zheng Zhilong pulled his navy to the Yangtze River, he was not controlled by the pseudo-Emperor's small court. The military pay he should pay was not bad, and the food he should give was not bad, but no one could put it in, which had already made the officials of the small court dissatisfied.

Xu Wenjue said in confusion: "Although Lord Ruan's words are not bad, but if Zheng Zhilong can't resist it, this..."

Ruan Dacheng said: "I have seen it. It is built on the sandbank near the river bank. There are forts on the island, iron cables on the water surface, and wooden stakes and rocks under the water. All the preparations should be improved. Although the rebel soldiers are strong, they are also showing off their evil spirits on the land. It is unknown who wins and loses on the water surface. With Zheng Zhilong's experience in water battles, it is definitely not difficult to block the 20,000 elite soldiers on the island. Since Zheng Zhilong was disobedient, he used the rebel soldiers and taught him a lesson. He broke some of his troops and horses, which would be easier to control later."

After hearing this, Xu Wenjue finally made up his mind and said, "Well, let's listen to Lord Ruan's words."

Then he said: "Either don't send troops to Longtan, you must also prepare for strict preparations. Jiangning City is not small. Please help me to recruit more young and strong people to avoid being caught off guard."

"It should be like this."

He said again: "Your Majesty..."

"Your Majesty has been asleep for a long time, so he won't disturb him."

"good."

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

The fierce artillery fire went back and forth on the river, and most of the turrets on both sides of the water village had been destroyed. Many gunners were unwilling to go to the turret again. Shi Kefa raised his sword and killed several people in a row, which forced the gunners to continue fighting with the enemy.

However, they are all meaningless achievements.

Although the water village's artillery has an advantage in geographical advantages, one is old and has exploded several times now. The second is the frequency is extremely low. The enemy on the water surface fired five or six guns, and the side can strike back at most once.

The more the turret is damaged, the less powerful the counterattack will be. As the enemy approaches, the part of the water camp located in the middle of the river has been beaten to pieces.

The Dongting Navy had been shaking in the sound of cannons for a long time and did not dare to board the ship to the river to block the enemy. Instead, it was forced to retreat continuously by artillery fire, and the navy became an army.

Faced with such a situation, Shi Kefa was also powerless. He had to order the integration of the navy army, build a line of defense on the river bank, and passively welcome the arrival of the enemy.

"The Duke of the State has known the situation of the war. He ordered his subordinates to inform the Shige Department: The army has been reorganized and prepared for war. Please rest assured."

Shi Kefa looked at the clerk in front of him and shouted loudly with cannons: "Can you send troops to rescue Longtan?!"

The little official said: "No."

Shi Kefa was stunned and said angrily: "Why didn't you?!"

The little official said: "Longtan is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and Governor Zheng is strong and powerful, so he will definitely be able to resist."

"I guess?" Shi Kefa was furious: "How can one be born?! Could it be that the Duke of the State does not know the importance of the navy?! Once the Fujian navy loses the mistake, no one can guard against the river!"

The minor official said: "My subordinates are just passing orders. If the cabinet department has any objections, the subordinates can pass them back to Jiangning."

Shi Kefa's beard shivering: "You..."

The clerk turned a blind eye.

Shi Kefa took a deep breath: "If Longtan is lost and the navy is destroyed, the Ming Dynasty will not exist! Please invite the Duke of the Kingdom to send troops on my behalf, be sure to be quick!"

The little official turned around and hesitated for a moment, and said, "The Duke and all the lords think that Jiangning is heavier. If there is a situation here, if someone attacks it, Jiangning will have no troops to defend, and it will undoubtedly be broken. Although the cabinet is kind, it will not respond."

After saying that, he left quickly.

Shi Kefa was stunned for a while and sighed sadly: "You are not worthy of planning!"

He brought him to praise the painting and said, "Only you are my savior now. I will give you five thousand soldiers and horses to go to Longtan quickly. Whether it is good or bad, you must resist."

As he said that, he bowed deeply: "This is a difficult situation, I am sorry for you!"

Zanhua smiled and said, "There is no need for this to be the cabinet department." He helped Shi Kefa up: "Students failed to get a Jinshi exam and were framed, so they should be down. Fortunately, they were appreciated by the cabinet department, so they had a chance to show their skills. Now it is time for students to repay the cabinet department."

He received the order of transfer and hid it in his cuff: "Although the rebels are powerful, the heart of the Pavilion is bright, and the sky and the earth must respond. The Pavilion must not lose confidence."

Then he bowed: "The student is gone, take care of the cabinet."
Chapter completed!