The thief of the fortress dominates the world

Chapter 601

Bai Mu was overjoyed when he learned that Chu Yunfei had captured a large number of prisoners from the Zheng family army, and even captured Zheng Hongkui.

After counting on both sides, it was finally found that there were more than 5 defenders in Jianning City. In addition to the more than 3000 people who died during the siege, the number of prisoners alone exceeded 3.

The remaining more than 1 people escaped without a trace. After all, these people are local aborigines and are familiar with the terrain. It is not difficult to avoid the search and capture of the National Defense Forces.

The reason why Zheng Hongkui was unlucky was that he was too careless. He never expected that the National Defense Forces would set up an ambush on the road to Fuzhou.

Although some escaped, overall the result of this battle of Jianning was quite satisfactory.Even if the battle situation did not develop as Bai Mu and the others had imagined before.

In order to meet the possible counterattack by Zheng's army, Chu Yunfei ordered the construction of fortifications on both sides of the official road.

Of course, there are a large number of captives now, and these are all free labor, so there is no use for nothing.

A large number of captives quickly built satisfactory fortifications under the supervision of the National Defense Forces.

After the fortifications were completed, the troops were ordered to enter the fortifications to rest and defend while Chu Yunfei led some troops back to Jianning City with the captives.

Bai Mu's command post was set up in the Yamen of the prefect of Jianning.

Jianning City was originally the seat of Jianning Mansion, so naturally there was a magistrate's yamen.It's just that after being taken over by the Zheng family, the magistrate's yamen is like a puppet, and Zheng Zhilong can do whatever he says.

Later, Zheng Zhilong simply abolished the magistrate and sent someone to manage it.

Hearing that Chu Yunfei was coming, Bai Mu hurriedly got up to greet him.

"Old Chu, I heard that you are soft on the captives." Bai Mu laughed when he saw Chu Yunfei.

"It's all because these guys are too cowardly. I still wanted to fight a good battle. Since we went down to the south of the Yangtze River, we haven't fought a decent battle. Whether it's the British guy or the Zheng family army, they are really vulnerable. .” Chu Yunfei sighed depressedly.

"I also feel the same. Now that you are here, we have to discuss the next plan." Bai Mu agreed, and pulled Chu Yunfei into the second hall of the magistrate's yamen, which was his temporary headquarters office place.

After the two sat down, Chu Yunfei said: "Old Bai, do you think Zheng Zhilong will obey his old mother's advice and surrender obediently?"

Bai Mu shook his head and said: "I think it's hard. Zheng Zhilong's ability to occupy the southeast for more than ten years is not only due to his Zheng family, but also those under his command. Even if he wants to surrender, his subordinates may not necessarily be willing. Besides, there are still 2 British troops stationed near Fuzhou City."

"That's right, and even though Jianning City is now occupied by us, Zheng Zhilong hasn't really hurt his vitality, his foundation is still there. Therefore, Zheng Zhilong probably won't really surrender until he is completely hurt by us. " Chu Yunfei nodded and said in a deep voice.

"However, I think Zheng Zhilong probably won't send troops to attack Jianning City in a short time. He needs time to unify the ideas of the people below, also needs to prepare, and needs the assistance of the British. What I'm curious about now is, the British Half of them have been wiped out by us, and even the commander has become our prisoner, do the remaining 2 people still have the courage to fight us?"

Bai Mu said while tapping rhythmically on the table with his fingers.

He has been with Jiang Chuan for a long time, and Jiang Chuan has learned this habit.

"So, we just take a break these few days, and absorb and rectify these captives by the way. When the time comes to attack Fuzhou, these captive soldiers will come in handy." Chu Yunfei said with a smile.

Bai Mu laughed and agreed, Fuzhou City is Zheng Zhilong's stronghold, so it goes without saying that it is heavily defended, and neither the strength of the city nor the defensive firepower is comparable to that of Jianning City.

At that time, these captive soldiers will be used as cannon fodder, which is naturally the best result.

After the battle is over, those who can survive will consider joining the servant army.

The two discussed for a while, and decided to send someone to report the frontline affairs to Yue Pengju in Hangzhou and listen to his opinion.In addition, Yue Pengju was asked to send someone to send ammunition supplies as soon as possible.

In today's siege battle, the ammunition of the First Army, especially the artillery shells, was consumed a lot.

At the same time, the troops were ordered to enter a two-day rest period in addition to normal duty tasks.

Let’s say that Zheng Zhilong had just received the news that his younger brother Zheng Hongkui asked for help in Fuzhou, and he hadn’t come up with a countermeasure. When he made a decision, he heard the news that Jianning City had fallen and his old mother had fallen into the hands of the army. past.

Although Zheng Zhilong may be considered a big pirate, he is extremely filial to his mother, and rarely disobeys her mother's opinions.

Even every time he visited the old mother in Jianning City, he would personally wash the old mother's feet every day.

The old mother missed Suzhou gardens, so he spent a lot of money to hire master craftsmen to build a garden for the old mother. It can be said that he is obedient to the old mother.

The last time the Second Army of the National Defense Army captured his son Zheng Sen and alarmed his old mother in the retaliatory action, it already made Zheng Zhilong terrified.

He wanted the old mother to come to Fuzhou City, but the old mother was used to living in Jianning's old house and didn't want to come, so he had to send his third brother Zheng Hongkui to guard Jianning with 5 people, just thinking that even if the government and army attacked, 5 Ten thousand people can resist for a while anyway, and it is also possible to send reinforcements from our own side.

But he never expected that the actions of the officers and soldiers were so swift, and his third younger brother was so useless, he lost the city in less than a day, and even the old mother was trapped, which made Zheng Zhilong at this time I have the heart to kill.

After breaking three or four teacups and smashing a few porcelain vases, Zheng Zhilong's mood gradually stabilized.

At this time, a butler from outside hurried in and said anxiously: "Master, the old lady sent someone to deliver a letter."

Zheng Zhilong's heart trembled, he rushed out of the room without waiting.

It was Zheng An, the housekeeper next to Mrs. Zheng, who delivered the letter. When she saw Zheng Zhilong, she howled, knelt down on the ground with tears and said, "Master, I can see you now."

Seeing Zheng An like this, Zheng Zhilong's heart skipped a beat, he quickly grabbed Zheng An and asked repeatedly: "Where is my mother? How is my mother?"

Zheng An was strangled by him and coughed, and managed to get through before panting and said: "Master, don't panic, the old lady is safe now. The officers and soldiers are still polite, and they haven't touched our family. This is the old man. Madame asked me to write to you."

Hearing that the old mother was safe and sound, Zheng Zhilong finally let go of his heart, and hurriedly snatched the letter from Zheng An's hand. When he saw the old mother's familiar handwriting on the envelope, he could not hold back his tears. flowed down.

Who would have thought that Zheng Zhilong, who is so powerful in the southeast, would have such a loving and filial side.

(End of this chapter)