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

Yao Qisheng did not expect Bakhtu to be so straightforward that he didn't even need to use the words of persuasion he had prepared when he came.

He said bluntly: "Hurry up and have dinner. The army will arrive at the ferry in half an hour. Be ready to cross the sea on the floating bridge and enter Jinxia."

"Yes!" Bakhtu replied.

Half an hour later, 6 Han camp soldiers and Eight Banners cavalry arrived at the ferry.

At this time, the floating bridge has been built across Huoshao Island, and it will reach the other side in another half an hour.

After Yao Qisheng arrived at Huoshao Island, he rushed to the front line in person. Witnessing the busy and lively scene before his eyes, a feeling of heroism surged in his heart.

The construction of the floating bridge was in full swing, with migrant workers urgently recruited from all over the country working busily, while the majestic Qing army was neatly lined up on the shore.

Faced with this situation, Yao Qisheng could not help but feel inspired to compose a poem:

"The banners summoned thousands of people to move,

Fighting the dragon fiercely;

Thousands of troops are not afraid of danger,

Cut through the thorns and the world will collapse. "

After hearing the poem, Liu Fuyin, who was standing by, clapped his hands excitedly and cheered: "What a good poem! What a good poem!" Everyone praised and flattered him!

At this moment, a loud bang was heard, and the last log fell steadily on the water. The kilometer-long floating bridge was finally successfully built!

However, surprisingly, the migrant workers who participated in the construction of the floating bridge did not leave. Instead, they sat quietly on the shore, staring ahead, as if waiting for something.

It turned out that they wanted to witness with their own eyes how the Qing army entered Jinxia.

Many migrant workers had experienced the last attack launched by Yang Jie leading the Fujian Han Camp and 3,800 Bannermen.

The battle was extremely brutal and left a deep impression on people.

Today, they gather here again, hoping to see a victorious battle.

"General, the Han camp will cross the pontoon bridge first, and the Eight Banners soldiers will follow behind. After crossing the pontoon bridge, search and advance, especially Foxtail Mountain, which must be searched carefully." Yao Qisheng gave orders to Bakhtu with a serious face.

"I obey your command!" Bakhtu took the order and left.

Time passed minute by minute, and an hour later, all 70,000 troops had crossed the pontoon bridge.

The troops searching Foxtail Mountain also came back to report: "General, no Tiandi Army soldiers were found on the mountain, and even the red cannons on the previous artillery positions have disappeared."

After listening to the report, Yao Qisheng nodded secretly in his heart. He knew that this was all thanks to Xiaoqian and Zhou Asan, and they did an excellent job.

They should be credited for the first achievement of this operation. Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

"Okay, pass on my military order. The army will line up in a row and advance as a battalion." Yao Qisheng made a prompt decision and issued a new order.

Xiamen Island, this once prosperous island has now become a deserted place.

The policy of relocation and sea ban during the reign of Emperor Kangxi led to the abandonment of villages on the island and the migration of residents.

Today, there are only 30,000 to 40,000 people left on the island, either soldiers or military families.

At this moment, the families of the Tiandi Army's military households had all been moved to Kinmen Island on the opposite bank. The entire Xiamen Island fell into deathly silence, and even the barking of a dog could hardly be heard.

An hour later, the Qing army had advanced ten kilometers. The surroundings were terribly quiet, without any sound, not even a bird chirped.

This eerie silence made Yao Qisheng feel a little uneasy, and he began to wonder if he had fallen into an enemy trap.

It's been such a long time and Zhou Asan hasn't come to help.

Yao Qisheng turned to look at Liu Fuyin beside him and asked anxiously: "Master Liu, is Zhou Asan reliable? Could he have deceived us?"

Liu Fuyin quickly replied: "Please rest assured, my lord. Zhou Asan's confession and his real concubine Xiaoqian are in my hands. Unless he doesn't want to live, he will never dare to betray the court again."

Hearing such an affirmative reply from Liu Fuyin, Yao Qisheng felt a little relieved, but he still could not completely eliminate his inner worries.

He turned to Bakhtu beside him and ordered: "General, immediately send out light cavalry scouts to search Xiamen Island thoroughly. Especially those hilltops and dense forest areas, be sure to conduct a careful reconnaissance, and report immediately if you find any trace of the enemy."

Bakhtu responded without hesitation: "Yes, Governor!"

Another half hour passed, and scouts from various directions returned to the camp, bringing shocking news.

They reported that the villages, towns, docks, and forts were all deserted, and that the whole island seemed to be deserted and lifeless.

Only the camp of the Tiandi Army was closed, and the specific situation inside could not be seen clearly.

This news confused and shocked everyone, and Yao Qisheng frowned and fell into deep thought.

He realized that all this might not be as simple as it seemed. The enemy seemed to have been prepared and waiting for them to take the bait...

.........

There was an uneasy feeling in the air, as if something terrible was about to happen.

Yao Qisheng felt a chill rising up his spine and his heart beat faster involuntarily.

When he discovered that the once-powerful coastal defense guns had disappeared, the fear in his heart intensified.

You know, these coastal defense guns weigh several thousand pounds, and it is not so easy to move! How could they suddenly disappear?

Yao Qisheng was not clear about the coastal defense artillery. The Tiandi Army had long stopped using those clumsy red cannons.

Today, they use Krupp cannons that are light, easy to disassemble and transport. This new weapon is not only powerful, but also highly mobile, and can quickly move positions, posing a greater threat to the enemy.

Except for the tightly closed Tiandi Army camp, the entire Xiamen Island was empty.

This made Yao Qisheng feel very confused and uneasy. Did the enemy already evacuate? Or were they hiding in a corner, waiting for the right time to attack?

Yao Qisheng was unwilling to give up easily, so he decided to personally lead the Eight Banners Cavalry to surround the Tiandi Army camp.

Although he was a little nervous, he believed that as long as he persevered, he would find the answer.

A quarter of an hour later, Yao Qisheng finally arrived at the Tiandi Army camp. However, the scene before him shocked him!

There was not a single soldier to be seen outside the camp gate, only dead silence.

Yao Qisheng took a deep breath and slowly pushed open the camp gate.

Dozens of prisoners in shackles were seen cleaning the military camp, and the leader was Yang Jie, a land and water officer from Fujian.

Seeing his superior, Governor Yao, coming with his army, Yang Jie was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes and he burst into tears. It took him a long time to calm down.

"Governor, I am sorry for your cultivation..." Yang Jie said with a sob. Yao Qisheng looked at the embarrassed subordinate in front of him, and couldn't help but feel pity in his heart. But he also understood that now was not the time to be soft-hearted.

"Where do you think these rebels and the people from Xiamen Island went?" Yao Qisheng asked.