Chapter 972 Zhang Zhun, let's wait and see!(2/2)
That's right, behind Zheng Dafu's fleet, there are indeed warships of the Hu Ben Army Navy. Moreover, at first glance, there are quite a lot of them. The big and small ones almost blocked the estuary of the Yangtze River. Looking at their aggressive appearance, idiots know that Zheng Dafu's fleet was definitely defeated and was driven out of the Yangtze River by the Hu Ben Army Navy.
"The grass is shrunk!"
"how so?"
Zheng Zhilong felt that his heart was about to start to spasm.
How could the situation develop like this? He blocked the two fleets of the Hu Ben Navy here and paid a heavy price. The purpose was to give Zheng Dafu enough time and enough troops to rescue Zheng Chenggong. However, Zheng Dafu was not able to rescue Zheng Chenggong, and even he was buried in the Yangtze River.
Even the most wise strategist could not understand for a moment what was going on. Zheng Zhilong felt that his mind was drowsy. He found that he might be the foolest person in the world. He could not get anything, and he finally paid for himself. God, what was going on?
Not to mention Zheng Zhilong couldn't figure it out, even Zhou Zhengyu, Zhang Haibin, Dang Xinkun and others, at the beginning, all their hearts were raised to their throats, thinking that the Zheng family fleet had destroyed the Li Jicheng fleet, and the triumph of victory came out of the Yangtze River. Their hearts suddenly fell into the ice cellar. If Li Jicheng fleet was eliminated, the Tiger and Ben Navy suffered an unprecedented heavy blow, and they were afraid that they would go to the military court.
Unexpectedly, the Zheng family fleet was actually beaten by Li Jicheng. Moreover, the Li Jicheng fleet is still following them tightly! At this moment, they all wanted to go up and punch Li Jicheng hard. This old boy is really capable. Under the attack of Zheng Chenggong and Zheng Dafu, he survived and lived so well!
After a series of flag utterances, Zhou Zhengyu, Zhang Haibin, Dang Xinkun and others finally figured out what was going on. It turned out that Zheng Chenggong's fleet had been defeated long ago. In the past five days, Li Jicheng's fleet has actually been fighting against Zheng Dafu's fleet. The Hu Ben Army has a fleet and the Zheng family fleet and the Zheng family fleet is naturally without any pressure.
The battle entered the sixth day, and both sides fought fiercely for a long time. As a result, suddenly, Zheng Dafu's fleet suddenly retreated. The enemy retreated, and Li Jicheng naturally chased each other. As a result, there was a scene of chasing each other at the estuary of the Yangtze River. Speaking of which, all this was the fault of difficult sea communication. If there were radios and other things, such a scene would not have happened.
"What's going on?"
People kept looking at Zheng Zhilong in shock.
How did things turn into this? How did Zheng Dafu's fleet be defeated? Is Zheng Dafu's fleet defeated? Is it the Zheng Chenggong fleet wiped out? How many warships are there in the Yangtze River? Is it one fleet? Or two fleets? Or even several fleets?
“See what I do?”
"I don't know what's going on!"
"Quickly ask Zheng Dafu what's going on!"
Zheng Zhilong's face twitched in pain, and he wanted to slap the person around him.
Things actually turned into what they were in front of him. Zheng Zhilong felt that his mind was like a ball of paste, and it was very difficult to operate. He thought of something just now, but he forgot it all at once. Something passed in his mind kept passing by, but he just couldn't catch it. Now, the only expectation was Zheng Dafu's description.
"Master, it's not good, the third master is dead!"
However, the news from the subordinates was even more bolt from the blue.
The third master mentioned by his subordinates is Zheng Dafu. Zheng Zhilong has several family members of high generations. Generally, subordinates are called "yes". Zheng Dafu is ranked third, so he is called the third master. Zheng Shouyuan is ranked sixth, and he is called Liuye.
"What?"
"What did you say?"
Zheng Zhilong didn't control himself and almost fell down.
Zheng Dafu actually died in battle? How could he be? How could he be died in battle?
However, the information fed back by his subordinates forced Zheng Zhilong to believe this cruel reality. When the fierce battle reached the sixth day, Zheng Dafu began to worry. Six days passed and he had not rescued Zheng Chenggong, which was unreasonable in any case. There was no way, so Zheng Dafu had to go into battle himself.
Zheng Dafu led his flagship to launch a frontal attack on the Hu Ben Navy, trying to open a bloody road and pick up Zheng Chenggong. However, after the battle had just been going on for a while, a Cangshan ship that emerged from somewhere found the right opportunity and shot a series of grape bullets at Zheng Dafu's flagship.
Unfortunately, Zheng Dafu, who was commanding on the deck, was hit by a grape bomb and died on the spot. The other senior officials of the fleet were unfortunately killed with Zheng Dafu. The fleet suddenly lost command, and everyone immediately turned around and ran backwards. As a result, the entire fleet collapsed. Due to the rapid collapse, they did not even bring back Zheng Dafu's body. Zheng Dafu's flagship was also captured by the Hu Ben Navy.
"waste!"
"It's all waste!"
"You trash!"
Zheng Zhilong was furious and kicked the subordinate who reported the news to the ground with one kick.
Zheng Chenggong was not rescued, but also caught Zheng Dafu. There is nothing more painful in the world than this. Zheng Dafu died, and Zheng Chenggong must have been done. His son was not rescued, but instead ruined so many warships of the Zheng family fleet. At this moment, Zheng Zhilong wanted to draw his sword and commit suicide.
Suddenly, a whistleboat arrived and a spy came up. This spy was sent by Zheng Zhilong to find out the news before. He carefully came to Zheng Zhilong with a gray face, and said in a trembling voice: "Master, we have found out... the eldest son..."
Zheng Zhilong hurriedly asked, "What's wrong with the eldest son?"
The spy said tremblingly: "The eldest son is probably not able to do it... Nanjing City... has been occupied by the Hu Ben Army... The black musket team is gone..."
"you!"
"You are lying!"
Zheng Zhilong's face turned red and his neck was thick, his hands tightly clenched his fists, his eyes were as big as a copper bell, as if he was about to eat people at any time. The heavy breathing made everyone around him feel nervous and he didn't even dare to breathe.
Fortunately, the spy was prepared for a long time. Otherwise, he would have been kicked by Zheng Zhilong's shadowless leg. Even so, the spy retreated like a flying one after the report was completed. He felt that if he continued to stay for a while, Zheng Zhilong would kill him with one knife. Zheng Zhilong's anger would explode.
In fact, Zheng Zhilong's reaction was so fierce and so out of control was not because Zheng Chenggong might have died, nor because Zheng Dafu had died in battle. Instead, for the sake of Zheng Chenggong who might have died, he boarded a considerable number of warships of the Zheng family fleet, so that the strength of the Zheng family fleet was weakened by more than half.
This is the most deadly thing. When the strength is severely damaged, the future days of the Zheng family army will be dim. The Dutch and the Tiger Army will continue to pounce on the Zheng family army like hungry wolves. Then, what should he do?
Not to mention the distance, the situation in front of you alone is very bad. Obviously, when the Hu Ben Navy has the upper hand, if the Zheng family fleet wants to retreat, it must abandon the damaged ships. However, if these ships are abandoned, the strength of the Zheng family fleet will be even worse.
However, it is impossible not to leave! If he does not retreat quickly, the three fleets of the Hu Ben Army will flock to him, and he will not be able to leave even if he wants to. If he continues to stay, including him, Zheng Zhilong, may become a delicious meal for the sharks.
"Zhang Zhun, let's take a look!"
Zheng Zhilong's cheeks were bulging and he said viciously.
"withdraw!"
Zheng Zhilong said angrily.
"Chase!"
Zhang Haibin shouted without hesitation.
How can you let go of such an opportunity when you beat the dog in the water?
Chapter completed!