The battlefield at this time is located on the side of Shanhaiguan, and the battlefield is crescent-shaped.

The warship suddenly appeared and poured shells into the rear of the enemy, covering the narrowest crescent-shaped part of the battlefield, and there was the enemy's only way out for retreat.

When the artillery positions behind the enemy were affected, covered, and then the artillery and soldiers were lifted up, even if Boro was unwilling to accept it, he had to issue a retreat order.

But it is not easy to escape from a narrow area covered by artillery fire.

Fortunately, they are all cavalrymen and are fast.

The artillery of the warship can cover only a few miles in a radius, and most of the enemy cavalry crossed the line of fire and fled north.

The Battle of Shanhaiguan ended after eight days of fierce battle.

Both sides almost suffered a defeat and went back to lick their wounds.

But one thing is certain, that is, after this battle, the Qing court was seriously injured and in a short period of time, he was no longer able to go south. Even if the Shanhaiguan was closed and opened at this time, the Tartars would not dare to enter the pass at all!

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The methods of transmission in ancient times were very backward.

Whether it is the entry of tribute from various places into Beijing or the urgent reporting of military information, they all rely on human and animal power to transmit it.

But what is strange is that even in the ancient way, its teleportation speed is by no means inferior to later generations.

From Shanhaiguan to Shuntian Prefecture, then the Grand Canal Waterway to Yingtian Prefecture, although the transmission of military newspapers cannot be said to be coming day and night, it will never exceed two days - twenty-four hours.

Daming Post is well-connected.

The teleportation of the military emergency reports can be said to travel thousands of miles a day.

Not to mention, some people who are particularly concerned about the situation of the war and have ulterior motives.

The battle has just ended in Shanhaiguan, and Shuntian Mansion has already learned the news.

It sounds very mysterious, but in fact, to put it bluntly, it is also very simple, that is, to replace people, change horses, and stop people and not stop boats.

Therefore, the older the method is, the more effective and reliable it is, because countless teenage mice have suffered their hardships and life.

Of course, not many people know the news, only a few, and even the emperor is not included.

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"...I really didn't expect that the Qing army was invading with its superior forces. I originally thought that it would be possible to fight for a month or two, but the result was... only eight days before and after. It seems that the Qing court was forced to retreat from the pass... It's really not unfair!"

At this time, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in the current dynasty, Mojimeng's study room.

Tang Ruowang, who was nearly sixty years old and about a foot white, sighed slowly.

This Prussian who has been in China for nearly forty years is almost an authentic "Huaxia Pass".

If it weren't for looking at his face, his tone would almost make people think that this was a Han man chatting with others.

On the left side of Joshua Tsang, Wei Kuangguo, who had not appeared for a long time, was standing. This Roman, who had been dealing with the north and south of China and had a deep friendship with King Wu. After Joshua Tsang finished speaking, he said, "When the Qing army failed at Shanhaiguan, the King of Wu could concentrate on responding to our military deterrence in eastern Zhejiang and Fujian waters. This may directly lead to our fleet, like the failure of the Yangtze River estuary two years ago... I think the times have changed, and the Holy See should make timely adjustments to the East's strategy..."

The Prussians and Romans lived in China far more than many Han people at this time. Their understanding of China even exceeded that of most Han people. Whether it was the Ming Dynasty or the Qing court who was driven out of the pass, there were traces that they could not wipe off.

They share the same identity as many missionaries in China at this time, that is, members of the Catholic Jesuits.

It is indeed unusual for these two people to appear in the Mo Mansion at the same time.

Wei Kuangguo's words did not attract the attention of Joshua Tsang, but Pang Tianshou, who was standing on Joshua Tsang's right, was anxious.

"What Mr. Maldini said is biased... Although the Qing army has been repelled, the ones who participated in the war include the Fenglei Cavalry under the command of the King of Wu, and the Lancers of the Marquis of Shaoxing in our dynasty... Moreover, now General Liao Zhongping of our dynasty has led the royal army to occupy most of the Hangzhou Prefecture... The court's control over Jiangnan has been the best momentum in recent years... If we talk to King of Wu at this time, the Holy See would not get the benefits we deserve...!"

Johnson Tang nodded, "Eunuch Pang is right. The power of the King of Wu has indeed been stable on the southeast coast, but it has not yet entered the northeast, southwest and Fujian and Guangdong... It is indeed a bit too early to say that the King of Wu can successfully become the new monarch of the East!"

Wei Kuangguo shook his head, "Mr. Daowei, I have had countless dealings with the King of Wu. In my opinion, the King of Wu is a cautious person... At this time, since he dared to stockpile the three major navy masters on the eastern coast of Zhejiang, he must have had the confidence to fight our fleet at sea... The Holy See did not have the heart to get the land of China. If the fleet suffers huge losses in the eastern waters far away from his homeland, it is not in the interests of the Holy See and the other countries!"

Pang Tianshou said anxiously: "But we still have tens of thousands of troops from Zheng Sen on the Dongfan Island... Fuzhou is still under our control."

Wei Kuangguo shook his head again and said, "According to reliable information, the general Chen Sheng under the King of Wu has led the first army to cross the Fenshui Pass and march towards Fuzhou... A few days ago, the Chuzhou Wei stationed in Chuzhou had also been ordered to go south. If we do not receive reinforcements from our fleet and the garrison of Dongfan Island, the Zheng army alone will not be able to defend Fuzhou!"

"Then why don't we send troops to reinforce Fuzhou?" Pang Tianshou said anxiously.

Wei Kuang Guodao: "The Holy See cannot destroy the precious fleet and soldiers for the sake of the Far East... The Holy See just to obtain fair trade rights... Eunuch Pang should understand that if the King of Wu finally becomes the new king of China, then the Holy See may completely lose trade with China because of this naval battle with King of Wu... This is definitely not the result that the Holy See wants!"

Pang Tianshou still wanted to argue, but was stopped by Johnson Chan.

Chau Wang turned his head to look at Mo Zhinian, "Mr. Mo has been under the command of King Wu for many years, and should have known King Wu... Do you think the King of Wu will be determined to go to a complete war with us?"

The people present looked at Mo Zhinian.

"... I remember that the King of Wu once said something, and I deeply agreed with it." Mo Jie Nian said lightly, "The King of Wu said that things that cannot be obtained on the battlefield will never be obtained at the negotiating table... I cannot judge whether the King of Wu is determined to break up with the Holy See, but I know that it is absolutely impossible for the Holy See to force the King of Wu to make concessions in trade through military force and negotiations!"

Don’t obsess over the words, let the room be silent.

After a long time, Johnson Chan turned to Wei Kuangguo, "Mr. Mo is right. If our fleet retreats without fighting this time, then the possibility of forcing King Wu to sit back on the negotiating table will be gone... My idea is to use what you are talking about today and inform General Thorne as a reference. Whether the fleet will attack the eastern coast of Zhejiang as planned will be decided by General Thorne himself!"

Tang Ruowang's words made Pang Tianshou and others relieved.
Chapter completed!