Chapter 77 [Encounter]
At the end of May, the sky is high and the clouds are light, the waves are vast, the islands and reefs are like pearls, and sea birds are flocking. This is an excellent place for recuperation in later generations.
At this time, there was a person recuperating in this holy place of recuperation.
Early in the morning, Wang Ping'an was strolling on the deck with a crutch, supported by a few young children. The sun shone warmly, and the children were laughing and making noise. Wang Ping'an stopped from time to time and waved his hand to let the young men play. He leaned against the side of the boys, squinted at the laughing children, smiling with a pleat on his face.
On the tower of the warship, Zhao Lie and Shi Yang stood shoulder to shoulder with the railing, watching this scene silently.
After a long time, Shi Yang sighed softly: "I have been raising my life for nearly a month, and it is also a blessing in disgrace."
Zhao Lie sighed slightly: "Strictly speaking, he only saved half of his life..."
Shi Yang was speechless. Zhao Lie was right. Wang Ping'an's meridian was cut off in his arm, and his left thigh was also injured. In addition, he was bleeding too much, and his body became weaker. At present, he had eyes, wasted hands, lame, and weak body. Not to mention being a soldier, even an ordinary boatman would not be able to do it.
"Tao Zhao...Master, how can I place Lao Wang in the future?"
"Don't worry, I've thought about it. When I take down Jiyang Military City and the court awards it, I will ask Lao Wang for a title, at least a commander, and then make a free job for him. Lao Wang also has a dividend of 200,000 yuan, and it doesn't cost that ministry. It's mainly because he has an official position and his face is glorious in front of others."
Shi Yang nodded repeatedly when he heard this: "It's still thoughtful, it's good to do this."
Zhao Lie patted Shi Yang's shoulder and said, "It's almost time to arrive in Qiongzhou. This time, the attack on Jiyang Army City will be led by Jiang Shiyi and Ma Zhongping as the commander and deputy commander, Ouyang Dingjun and you will serve as the vanguard. You will assist Ma Zhongping in commanding the defeat of the enemy camp. You have also accumulated a lot of experience in commanding the firearm troops in the Battle of Xiangshan. You will show some ability and call Zhang Zhixiang and Su Dianshuai. It's easy to talk to you when you get a commander."
Commander?!
Shi Yang smacked his lips, thinking about it but not knowing what to say. You must know that he is just a small effect at present, and at most a fire chief (squad leader) is put into the Song army. If he is promoted to the commander (equivalent to the division commander) at once... tsk tsk! If he was in a peaceful era, he would not even think about it, but in this dynasty's end-of-life chaos, everything is possible.
How great would it be if Shu'er was still there... Shi Yang's expression became dim.
Zhao Lie is a person who has studied psychology (although it is criminal psychology). When he saw Shi Yang's appearance, he knew his thoughts. He sighed slightly and was about to comfort him.
"There is a fierce battle in front of you!" The strange sound of the lookout hand Heimaru, who had just arrived at the voice change period, came from the top of his head.
Five ships were immediately alarmed and everyone rushed out. The sailors were all in their positions, musketeers and knives were all hidden behind the female walls according to their usual practices.
Zhao Lie nodded secretly when he saw it. He was the chief tactical instructor, and Jiang Fenglie was responsible for the military formation drill. Judging from the movements and reactions of these soldiers, Jiang Fenglie really has a good idea in military training, and he is worthy of being the leader of Zhongshun Army selected by Jiang Zheng himself.
Zhao Lie raised his head and asked, "How many ships are there? What flag is it?"
"There are four ships in total, three besiege one. The flag is not clear and it is too far away."
Ding Xiaoyi took off the scope and handed it to his younger brother. Without saying anything, Ding Xiaoyao understood, grabbed the cable and climbed up to Wangdu, and handed the scope to Heiwan.
Heimaru had seen the magic of the scope, and happily took it, and looked around. After a while, he shouted: "It's Yuan soldiers! It's the Yuan soldiers' flag!"
Zhao Lie immediately ordered the bannerman to whip out the flag words and inform the ship behind him.
Soon, the warships where Jiang Fenglie and the Ma brothers were also responded in flag language. After a while, Jiang Fenglie, Ouyang Guanhou, Ma Nanbao, Ma Nanchun and others came from their respective boats on small sampans and boarded the boat where Zhao Lie was.
Everyone quickly agreed that the Ma brothers' warships were responsible for escorting the merchant ship, Zhao Lie's ship and Jiang Fenglie's warships were close to observe the situation and ready for combat at any time.
The reason for this arrangement was that they had five sea ships in total, including three warships, namely the 2,000-stone warship seized by Zhao Lie, the 2,000-stone Jiang warship of Jiang Fenglie, and the 1,000-stone warship of the Ma brothers. Zhao Lie and Jiang Fenglie's warships were both new and large, with complete facilities, while the Ma brothers' warships were not only small but old. The two merchant ships were loaded with military funds and food, and one of them was also equipped with Zhao Lie's gun-making equipment and treasures. At least one warship must be placed to guard it, and there is no need to lose.
At the end, Zhao Lie issued an order: "All ships are ready for combat, including merchant ships. At the helm, the sailor must control the speed of the ship and keep the ship within the escort of our warships."
The Ma brothers looked at each other, and Ma Nanchun asked: "How many gunmen are equipped with the guard ship? How many gunmen are equipped with the merchant ship?"
Zhao Lie thought for a while and stretched out his two fingers: "Twenty each."
Ma Nanchun lowered his head and thought for a while, nodded and said, "Okay."
After the agreement, Jiang Fenglie, Ouyang Guanhou, Ma Nanbao, Ma Nanchun and others took a sampan and returned to their respective warships, issued a commander, and started to arrange the arrangements. For a time, the ships were busy running.
An unexpected sea encounter is about to begin.
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clang!
The heavy scimitar slashed down heavily.
Hong Siniang crossed her short blades into a cross, and she struggled to hold them, her body became weak and she knelt on one knee.
At this time, Hong Siniang had disheveled hair, her face was covered with blood, her blue cloth clothes and pants were scratched in many places, and her blood marks were no longer as clean and tidy as before.
Tu Mi snorted coldly: "The thief has two hands, so I don't know if you have a third hand." After that, he pulled out a short knife from his back and stabbed Hong Siniang hard.
Hong Siniang held a brutal mouth and radiated it. She stared at Tu Misuo. Seeing a short knife stabbing, she suddenly lowered her head and shook it hard. The silver hairpin, which was originally tied to her hair, shot like a crossbow with a string.
Tsumisu had no idea that the other party would take this move. He was shocked and hurriedly put away his knife and blocked the face with his wrist. Yinchai sneered through Tsumisu's cowhide wrist guard and tugged on his wrist. Tsumisu's pain and pulled the knife back quickly. During the retreat, he also opened a short jacket man who swung his knife from the side.
Tsumi retreated to the side of the ship, pulled out the silver hairpin hard, and found that it was only half a minute of the flesh. He looked up and smiled: "The thief has his own tricks, but these tricks can't save you. Look up and see how many people are left of you."
Hong Siniang's hair had completely dissipated. When the sea breeze blew, it almost covered her face, just like a sashimi. Her congested pupils locked from her hair and vomited: "Even if there is only one person left in the Hongdong Village of Li's family, she will kill you! Blue-eyed ghost, you are dead!"
He was still stubborn when he died! Tu Misu was angry and was about to swing his knife to pounce on him, but this evil thief suddenly whistled into his ears - Tu Misu was stunned. This was the order to retreat. He had already gained the upper hand, and he could soon get rid of the pirates of Sanba in one fell swoop. Why did he retreat at this critical moment?
Looking back at the news of the flag, I was shocked, and the news of the flag showed that "there is a ship approaching."
The military orders were as high as a mountain, and the Yuan soldiers had to abandon the victory that was within their reach. Before the people had withdrawn, two ships with the red flags of the Song army, the four-clawed green dragon and the stork of the storm came fiercely.
Although Liu Qianhu and Tu Misu don't understand why Song's ships came from the north, their repeated battles against Song were already arrogant and arrogant, and they looked down on the Song army's naval and land combat power. The flag waved and the drum sounded, and they bravely faced the Song ship. Everyone was two warships, and previous battles proved countless times that the Song army had never won with equal strength.
This time is no exception!
Chapter completed!