Portugal was a small European country. At the end of the 16th century, it was occupied by Spain because of its in-laws and in-laws. It was only a few years ago that it completely broke away from the latter's control. But even for more than 60 years after being controlled by Spain, Portugal still maintained a certain degree of independence.

Like Spain, Portugal was a pioneer country in pioneering great navigation. Although it was a small country, its overseas colonies were hundreds of times its local area. Its navigation technology was also the best in the world in this era. Japan was the first to discover by Portugal navigators. The first Western country to trade with the Ming Dynasty during the Age of Great Discovery was also Portugal. Even the navigation charts that began the Age of Navigation in the Netherlands were stolen from the Portuguese.

On other aspects, Zhou Xian did not think that Portugal was much stronger than the Ming Dynasty, but the only two things were existences he had to admit. One was shipbuilding technology and navigation technology, and the other was artillery forging technology. The artillery forging of the Ming Dynasty developed rapidly after Zhou Xian reused Zhao Yu, and in some aspects it was even stronger than Portugal. However, compared with Portugal's sailing thousands of miles, Zhou Xian's navy was a pediatrician.

There were many overseas colonies in Portugal, and Macau was the farthest point they reached. However, what the Ming Dynasty gave them was the right to temporarily reside, and did not cede Macau to them. Because of their concerns, they only dared to use Macau as a trade transit station instead of a large number of troops. With all their plans, there were only nearly 100 Portuguese people in Macau.

In order to maintain its rule, Portugal recruited many people from Nanyang and Macau. Some of these people served as servants to assist the Portuguese, some became artillery factories, and shipyard craftsmen forged artillery and made ships, while others became shipwrecks and the Portuguese went out to sea together.

He Runqi was a translation of the Portuguese and was a native of Macau. Compared with other servants, he had a higher status and was highly valued by the Portuguese. Zhou Xian sent someone to touch his bottom and summoned him personally, with the purpose of asking him to help him dig out the corners of Portugal. Whether it was the cannon craftsmen, boatmen, or boatmen, Zhou Xian needed them. The influence of these people on Portugal has nothing to do with the importance of the founding Ming navy and artillery factory.

The Portuguese who came to Shandong this time were mainly Pilt, his deputy general Philpo, and the pastor Wells. But among the three of them, only Pastor Wells knew some Chinese, so Zhou Xian could ask He Runqi so directly.

After hearing Zhou Xian and He Runqi having a good chat, Pilt couldn't help but ask, "He, what are you talking about?"

He Runqi replied in Portuguese: "It's nothing, the commander-in-chief said that the war is about to start. Let you stay here and don't run around, so as not to have any accidents. Sir, there is a seat there, let's go there first!" Then, he bowed to Zhou Xian and said: "General, I'll take them there, and I'll report to you in detail to the specific evening."

Zhou Xian nodded.

Xia Wanchun was very curious about these two strange-looking Portuguese people and kept looking in their direction. "Master General, do all the Western barbarians look like this?"

Zhou Xian said: "There are a little different from each other, but it's basically the same."

At this time, Han Chang walked up to the platform and said to Zhou Xian: "General, the Wu Guerrilla side is ready and can set off at any time."

Zhou Xian nodded, "Let him go! Don't cross the river easily. As long as he can restrain some of the thieves, he can fight against the crime committed by underestimating the enemy last time."

"Then I will inform Wu Guerrilla now." After that, he stepped down.

Zhou Xian took out his telescope and looked towards the opposite side. There were not many means to cross the river here, and he relied on the strength of his own army. Zhou Xian made complete preparations, and Li Dingguo made no less preparations than him. As he looked, Zhou Xian frowned. He turned to the side and said, "Old Xia, go find Wang Jun now and let him immediately put the Jijian camp in the backyard and cross the river for the last batch."

Xia Kuiyuan said in a daze: "Master General, what's wrong with you? It's suddenly..."

Zhou Xian said: "The Keji Camp was severely damaged when it was first established. Although its strength has recovered now, it is difficult to withstand the cavalry of Li Dingguo. Look at the opposite side, Li Dingguo released infantry in front of him, and his cavalry formation was followed closely behind. The purpose was to rely on his superior cavalry to drive our army down the river. At first I wanted the Keji Camp to take advantage of this battle to hone it, but now it seems that this is not a good opportunity. Let Wu Yuanji lead the first and second battalions go first!"

Xia Kuiyuan curled his lips, feeling that Zhou Xian was too careful, but he didn't dare to disobey, so he had to say, "Then let's go now."

Zhou Xian nodded and said, "You don't have to come back, stay there to help Wang Jun."

Fireworks rose into the sky.

Wan Ji stood by the city wall with his hands behind his back, looking into the sky from afar. "Zhao Shoujie, let's attack!"

Zhao Qin bowed his hand and turned to the city. After a while, three thousand elite soldiers ran out from the south gate of Linyi.

Li Dingguo rode on his horse, listening to the rewards of the whistle cavalry. Three thousand Ming troops in Linyi City left the city and had already fought with their own troops outside the city. Nearly four thousand Ming cavalry walked along the Yishui River, seeking to cross the river from shallow places. He listened silently. Outside Linyi City, he placed thousands of troops, enough to block the enemy. Wang Xingyun led two thousand cavalrymen to follow the Ming cavalry, and could completely block them from crossing the river. As long as the Ming army could be defeated here, they would be completely unfair.

There was a loud bang, and the shells fell on the river bank, and the smoke and dust rose more than ten feet high. Amid the high shouts, the Ming army pushed the wooden raft into the water and forcibly crossed the river under the cover of artillery fire.

The first Ming army crossed the river had a battalion with more than 4,000 people, most of which were sword and shield soldiers, and some were archers. The former held shields and stood on the bow of the ship to protect him. The latter opened his bow and slapped the arrows, and was ready to go.

Li Jun was in a position of advantage. When the artillery was bombarded, they hid on the back of the river bank or behind a simple wall. Although there was a loss, it was not big. When the Ming army began to cross the river, they kept beating drums and shouting, and loudly. When the two armies were separated by an arrow, they came out from their hiding place one by one. Under the command of the general, they pulled the bow and shot to the opposite side.

Feather arrows shot on the shield and the wooden raft, making a "bang" sound. Some fell into the water, and many other Ming soldiers who passed through the shield array and shot on the wooden raft.
Chapter completed!