Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

However, when the coastal defense commander looked back at the port, his mood became heavier. Of the navy warships that were originally docked at the port, only a few were able to go into battle.

The six warships that were destroyed just now were originally the main battleships of the Fujian Navy, but now they have become ruins. This sudden naval battle has caused the Fujian Navy to suffer unprecedented heavy losses.

Wei Xiaobao only took one minute to wipe out the main force of the navy that his brother-in-law, Emperor Kangxi, had worked so hard to build. If Jianning came to settle the score later, he would probably suffer again.

On the sea, three huge warships slowly sailed into the shipwreck area of ​​the navy fleet like steel behemoths.

These officers and soldiers of the Fujian Navy were not ordinary soldiers, but a group of elite sailors who grew up in the naval garrisons of the Ming Dynasty. They had been living with water since childhood and had acquired extraordinary water skills.

Although the battle was both horrific and bizarre, with Wei Xiaobao deliberately requesting to attack only the waterline of the warships, and the naval officers and soldiers' excellent swimming skills, the number of soldiers killed or drowned was less than a hundred.

Now these naval officers and soldiers are gathered on four overturned cabins on the sea, or clinging to wooden boards and pillars, rising and falling with the waves, desperately waiting for unknown rescue in the endless ocean.

As the three warships gradually approached, all the surviving naval officers and soldiers on the sea stared with wide eyes, looking at these sea giants in horror. They were filled with anxiety and uneasiness, not knowing how the soldiers on the warships would deal with them.

And in this desperate atmosphere, lifeboats were slowly lowered from the warships, and a group of navy soldiers in neat uniforms extended a helping hand, conveying hope and strength to them.

When these naval officers and soldiers heard the Chinese language spoken by these naval soldiers, the fear and doubts in their hearts instantly dissipated.

They understood that those who rescued them were not enemies, but compatriots. Therefore, most of the naval officers and soldiers consciously gave up resistance and allowed the Tiandi Army naval soldiers to rescue them one by one.

However, among these rescued naval officers and soldiers, there were also a few Eight Banners supervisors transferred from the Governor's Office. They were suspicious and believed that the Tiandi Army Navy was the navy of Wanwan Island and might be unfavorable to them. Therefore, with the sporadic gunshots, these suspicious supervisors were quickly eliminated, clearing the way for the rescue operation.

The rescued naval officers and soldiers were not treated as prisoners, they were only asked to surrender their weapons.

The wounded were treated by medical soldiers, and all officers and soldiers took off their wet clothes and were issued a set of warm winter clothes from the Tiandi Army.

Afterwards, bowls of braised pork and rice were delivered to the hands of these naval officers and soldiers, making these Ming Dynasty surrendered soldiers who had lost their homes and dignity under the rule of the Manchu Tartars burst into tears of gratitude.

Therefore, the nearly 6,000 naval officers and soldiers had no resistance at all, but felt very happy and relieved to return to the hands of the Han people again.

Looking at these soldiers of the Tiandi Army wearing short clothes and without braids, it seemed as if at this moment they had returned to the era of the Ming Dynasty’s guards, a period full of glory and dignity.

This rescue operation not only saved the lives of these naval officers and soldiers, but also allowed them to regain their pride and dignity as Chinese people.

At the same time, this battle also fully demonstrated the strength and kindness of the Tiandi Army and Navy. They were brave and fearless on the battlefield and benevolent and selfless in rescue, winning the respect and admiration of the general public.

For the rescued Fujian Navy officers and soldiers, this experience made them realize their identity and value. They were no longer soldiers who were forced to surrender, no longer useless people in the eyes of the Qing Tartars, but upright Chinese people.

After the six captains were rescued, they changed into clean clothes, had a full meal, and were then sent to the room where Wei Xiaobao was.

You know, the captains on the large ships of the Qing Dynasty were all fourth-rank or fourth-rank officials, the same level as the generals of the prefectures, and their status was very high. Although these six captains were all Han Chinese, they had been in the army for many years and had already developed a proud character.

When the six men walked into the room, they didn't even salute Wei Xiaobao, let alone speak. They just stood there, silently looking at the young commander, their eyes full of curiosity and vigilance.

Wei Xiaobao noticed their reservedness and said with a smile: "Come sit down and relax, maybe we can get to know each other!" He tried to break the deadlock and make the atmosphere more relaxed.

However, the six captains did not respond to Wei Xiaobao's words. They just looked at each other and then sat down on the chairs without any hesitation, as if they treated this place as their own home.

"You all used to be General Shi Lang's subordinates, right?" Wei Xiaobao asked casually, looking at the people in front of him.

Hearing Wei Xiaobao's words, the leading captain immediately stood up, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and said, "Sir, do you know Lord Shi, the Minister of Internal Peace and the Admiral of the Tianjin Navy?"

Wei Xiaobao smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Of course I know him. He even gave me a golden bowl, but I accidentally lost it later." After saying that, he shook his head with some regret.

Hearing Wei Xiaobao's words, the leading captain's eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something. He quickly bowed again and said respectfully, "May I ask if you are the famous Lord Wei?"

Wei Xiaobao touched his nose, nodded with a smile, and said, "Yes, I was indeed Lord Wei before, but the emperor had stripped me of my title a long time ago. In China, I am just a commoner."

Hearing Wei Xiaobao's admission, the leading captain showed excitement on his face, immediately knelt on one knee, and shouted loudly: "General Chen Si, I pay my respects to Lord Wei!"

As Chen Si finished speaking, the others also stood up and saluted, saying in unison: "General Xu Hu (Zhang Xu, Lin Sheng, Pan Zhi, Dong Yin), pays respect to Lord Wei!"

Seeing their excited reactions, Wei Xiaobao couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

At this time, Chen Si explained: "Sir Wei, the court's bulletin released a few days ago has announced that you have successfully completed your undercover mission, and you have been reinstated and will be returning to the court soon. We are so excited to meet you here."

Wei Xiaobao nodded in sudden realization, thinking that this was the case. He smiled and said to everyone, "If that's the case, then don't be polite, please take a seat."

"Lord Wei, why are there flags of Japan, Goryeo and Ryukyu flying on your warship? There is also a flag with a blue top and a green bottom and a golden dragon in the middle that I don't recognize." Chen Si asked.

"We are the naval fleet of the Heaven and Earth Alliance. Japan, Goryeo and Ryukyu are all member states of the Heaven and Earth Alliance. The flag you mentioned is the flag of the Heaven and Earth Federation, and it is also our military flag." Wei Xiaobao said.