Chapter 128 Start first to be strong!
Chapter 128: Start first and be strong!
After promoting his strong strength, and with the generous rewards, the soldiers under his command were so excited that they rushed back to the barracks to sleep peacefully, Hong Yi calmed down and gathered everyone around him. In the house where the commander gave the order, he studied how to fight this battle? How to arrange it?
Although the actual combat arrangements in the mansion of the commander of the Jinghai Army have not been released yet, Hong Yi did not know what his green camp would send to do, but some secrets on the sea were created by Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying, and had to start carefully studying them.
In the commander's barracks, in addition to Chi Zhuiyang, Chen Tiezhu and five personal soldiers, there was also the newly promoted Yang Yingming.
Xiao Mu and Jin Zhu went to mobilize five iron armored flywheels overnight. Just wait for the order tomorrow, the soldiers of the entire Green Camp would immediately step on the ship and drive out to fight.
This preparation is not inadequate.
No matter what, this time, it was Hong Yi's first time that he had actually led his troops to fight. If he had a missed son, he would probably be caught in the future, not to mention making meritorious service and being imprisoned.
"Precision chart! Where did you get it from?"
Just when a huge, clear, painted and small characters indicate many routes, islands, and precision charts on the chopping board, Yang Yingming's neck seemed to be pinched, and his eyes were staring like an angry cow.
You should know that accurate nautical charts are not only the highest secret of the Jing Navy, but also the top secret secret of all forces. All countries have precise nautical charts, and the degree of accuracy varies.
After being a soldier in the Jinghai Army for many years, Yang Yingming also knew the importance of the chart. He was also a scheming person. He naturally paid attention to this aspect and was quite familiar with the nearby sea surfaces. But now, looking at the charts spread out by Hong Yi, all the entire bend, even the past Ksitigarbha Kingdom, Liuzhu Kingdom, etc., were all in detail on the map. In addition to what Yang Yingming knew, there were many islands that he didn't know.
Expand this sea chart. It is like a sea area of thousands of miles, all imprinted into people's hearts.
The entire terrain of the sea is in your hands.
Although I don’t know what the top secret chart looks like, Yang Yingming’s intuition told him that the chart that Hong Yi spread out must be the most detailed and accurate one.
"You don't have to worry about how he got it." Hong Yi glanced at Yang Yingming. Yang Yingming immediately lowered his head, knowing that he was asking abruptly. This is Hong Yi's secret. He has not gained trust yet, so how could he ask a rashly?
"I am reckless." Yang Yingming took two steps back, without looking at the chart, and said respectfully.
"Yeah, I'm sensible." Hong Yi nodded with satisfaction.
"There are a thousand miles in a curve. There are a total of three or four hundred islands drawn on the chart. Some of them are basically primeval forests. Even if there are hundreds of thousands of people hidden in it, there is no problem. After our army approaches the island, we will definitely search one by one. At that time, the danger will begin!"
Chi Zhuiyang pointed to the chart one by one: "According to information, there are pirates and water bandits on these large islands, and some of them built a mountain village and fortifications, which are definitely not a group of mobs. The largest pirates are entrenched in the ** bend, including Giant Whale Island, Black Shark Island, Thousand Buddha Island, Panlong Island, and Langya Island. The total number of these five pirates is about 15,000,000. They are all fierce. And the masters are hidden and there are enough food and grass. Among them, there are probably people who practice Taoism! Because of the encirclement and suppression of the Dachan Temple, many monks also escaped overseas, and some of them have escaped into ** bend and become pirates. And there are also many countries and secretly support them."
All Chi Zhuiyang said was secret information from Hua Nongying and Hua Nongyue.
These news is accurate, because the silver merchants have a large number of merchant ships traveling to and from the sea to do business every year, and they also have to worship the mountain to send some offerings to these pirates, so that they can be safe.
"Zhuyang? You Yunmeng Kingdom must have experts in it, right?" Hong Yi glanced at Chi Zhuiyang.
"There is nothing, Yunmeng's affairs are not mine. I am a Wugu people. After Wugu was destroyed by Yunmeng, it was incorporated into the territory. On our grassland, there are only tribes, and there are no so-called countries you have done. What I am loyal to now is the Murong family, not Yunmeng."
Chi Zhuiyang looked at Hong Yi's eyes and knew what Hong Yi was thinking.
"So that's how it is." Hong Yi felt relieved. He thought that Chi Zhui Yang would definitely have some concerns when he killed Yun Meng people, but now he heard that it was not the same thing at all.
"The grassland is the prey of the weak. If you are strong, you can plunder everything. There is no benevolence, righteousness, etiquette, and law. All there is only martial arts, Taoism, fists, swords, bows and arrows!" Chi Zhuiyang sighed.
"Okay, let's not talk about these things anymore. Let's memorize these forces and have a foundation in our minds. After the order is issued tomorrow, we will see which pirates are attacking. Anyway, these bows and arrows are sufficient, the ships are strong and the crossbows are fast, and the terrain is familiar. I am confident that I am well prepared."
Hong Yi and his group of his confidants discussed for a while, discussed the supplies, fresh water, insect and snake-proof medicines, and other logistics, and went to bed.
Although the logistics of the Jinghai Army will also provide these things, such a large army cannot be taken care of in all aspects. Unless it is the core and elite of the army, they can enjoy the preferential treatment of full allocation. Hongyidi Green Camp is just a second-rate.
Chi Zhuiyang has been in the Yunmengdi army and is very clear about these situations.
At the third update of the next day, the command of the Jinghai Army Commander's camp was issued. Each battalion and army issued the order in order, dispatched its own ships, and set off immediately.
Above the starry night, there are dense ships on the sea, with thousands of large and small boats gathered for a while, and they dispersed neatly and opened towards the deep sea.
"The direction we are traveling this time is Giant Whale Island." Hong Yi's five armored flywheels were loaded with 336 high-end soldiers, following the guide ships of the army, both of which were not too slow.
Hong Yi stood at the bow of the ship and looked at his army. Most of the hundreds of ships were officially made wooden ships. Although they were strong, they were obviously countless levels different from the iron armored flywheel. When his ship was sailing in it, it was like a staring crane stands out in the flock, attracting the envious look of many officers and soldiers on nearby ships.
However, this envy cannot be envious. Hong Yi did not hide his strength. The children of the nobles from all generations joined the army with their own elites. This is an unwritten rule. The stronger your strength, the more respected and cared about you.
"I originally thought that this Hong Yi was just a concubine son who was not favored by the Marquis's Mansion and came out to surrender to Prince Yu to make military achievements, but he did not expect that he had such strong strength!"
At this moment, on the huge official ship in front, a general with a straight figure and black python skin and scales looked at the five iron armored flying wheels behind Hong Yi wandering away at the edge of the army fleet.
This official ship is the real core of the entire army and the commander of the entire army.
The official ship was a five-toothed ship with a total of thousands of people, and there were two hundred people rowing under the deck alone. The small boats around the official ship were obviously twice as strong as the rest of the ships, and it was obvious that the elite of the army was the whole way.
There were a total of 10,000 troops and 20 battalions of people and ships. Except for the fifth battalion of the core elite, the rest were all like Hongyi Green Camp.
The commander of the army along the way was a commander named Deng Yuantong trusted by Yan Zhen. He was very skilled in martial arts and had rich combat experience. I don’t know how many battles he had fought on the water.
At this time, Deng Yuantong stood on the deck of the big official ship, watching his neatly fleet appearance.
Standing next to him were several personal soldiers and staff, as well as several Taoist priests dressed in blue sermons and yellow straps. He was a Taoist priest in Fang Xiandao.
The Taoist sects that were formally enthroned by Dagan, Taishang, Zhengyi, and Fangxian. Taishang Dao never appears. Zhengyi Dao is a purple belt around the waist, and Fangxian Dao is a yellow belt. It is best to identify it.
Before sending troops, you must worship the sea god, observe the astronomical phenomena and water patterns, treat difficult and complicated diseases, and beware of water demons and monsters. All of them need to accompany the Taoist priests.
"Yes, this iron armored flywheel was secretly made by the silver merchant. I wonder how Hong Yi got it?" said a staff member next to Deng Yuantong.
"The red tooth ship of the Governor General Wei Lei is not bad over there." Deng Yuantong pointed at more than a dozen red-painted tooth ships on the other side.
These red-painted toothed ships are dark red all over, shaped like sharks, and have baffles on all sides. Above the baffles, there are crossbows fixed. The two ships approach and they suddenly fire large crossbows, which can shoot through the enemy's hull and make them enter water. In addition, there are also stone casters that can bounce large stones and hit the enemy's ships from afar.
This kind of red lacquer fang ship is obviously larger and stronger than the surrounding ships. It is obviously also a private ship. There are a total of eighteen ships, which is more than three times more than Hong Yi's ships.
"It seems that Wei Lei, the governor, wanted to win the credit. This time, our army will first suppress Giant Whale Island, gain a foothold, and go to the depths of the bend to join the other armies. Remove the strongholds that Yunmeng is placed in the bend one by one, and the action is as fast as lightning. It just so happens that these two vanguards are more."
Deng Yuantong's servant said, "Let Hong Yi and Wei Lei take the lead. Anyway, they are surrounded by elites, but their contributions are the great commander. Why not do it?"
"No! The credit is theirs. Both of them are both powerful, especially Hong Yi, who is so hidden that he can even get the flywheel armor. In addition to Prince Yu, there are probably other people behind him. You must know that Yin Shang is with the prince. Could it be that the two masters joined forces?"
Deng Yuantong shook his head: "Jing Haijun is a large army, not controlled by the governors of the seven provinces of Nanzhou. I am not afraid of Wei Taicang, but I cannot offend the Fourth Master and Eighth Master. Be careful, and keep in mind and watch Wei Lei well. I know the news. I am afraid that some small moves will be against Hong Yi. Hong Yi hides deeply. If he fights back, it will be bad for Wei Lei. In short, I want to equalize both sides, neither offend Wei Taicang nor offend Hong Yi."
"Master Gao Ming, I'll prepare now. The nobles' children have always fought for success, and it has greatly affected the commander." The aides beside him quickly complimented and hurriedly retreated, obviously asking for an order to make arrangements.
"Where did Hong Yi actually have an armored flywheel?
Wei Lei stood on the Hongqiya boat, looking at Hong Yi's five boats on the other side, and a sharp light shot out from his eyes. "This boat is strong and it is flying like a flying boat on the water, but it is difficult to deal with."
"Young Master, don't have to worry. You have more opportunities for him." An old man with a half-foot beard and a narrow face next to Wei Lei said.
"Of course I know, but things can't be done too clearly. This time, dealing with Hong Yi is just a small matter. The big thing I really want to do is another thing." Wei Lei's clothes were blown by the sea breeze: "The pirates on Giant Whale Island are not ordinary pirates. Among them, it is very likely that they were the remnants of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the monks who escaped from the Great Chan Temple. The three supreme scriptures of the Great Chan Temple, the past, present, and future, the house was searched, and no one was copied. It was obvious that they were taken out by the Warrior Monastery. If I could get one of them, I would immediately become a peerless master and establish an unparalleled achievement! Moreover, those pirates on Giant Whale Island have been plundering for many years and have a lot of treasures. This batch of treasures cannot fall into the hands of others."
"Well, treasures, scriptures, these things are crucial." The old man with a long face nodded.
"I have brought such a master this time, and I am so prepared, and I am determined to win! If someone stops me, kill people, and the gods will kill people." Wei Lei held his hands behind his back, and a deep and cold smile appeared on his face.
"Brother Hong, what are you thinking?"
The army was sailing forward. Chi Zhuiyang saw Hong Yi standing at the bow of the ship, looking at the eighteen red lacquer-toothed ships on the other end, thinking, not knowing what he was thinking, so he stepped forward and asked.
"I was thinking, it was true that Wei Lei and I couldn't get along with each other. First, bribery five of them. There should be any conspiracy to deal with me this time. After all, we are all arranged in a large army." Hong Yi said slowly.
"Yes, he is the son of the governor of the seven provinces of Nanzhou. He has great power and special status. It is difficult to deal with, so be careful. Their Wei family is the prince's person, you are the prince's person, and this time, you have to compete for credit for the bandit suppression, and even the treasures of pirates and gold and silver, you must get a piece of the piety first. He must have a conspiracy to deal with you." Chi Zhuiyang narrowed his eyes, "Brother Hong, how are you guarding against him?"
"How to be prepared..." Hong Yi looked up at the sky: "It's going to be dawn. Benevolence does not control the army, and righteousness does not practice business..."
After muttering a few words, he suddenly grabbed the hilt of the "Slaying Shark" sword: "Since ancient times, in history books, there is no way to be prepared for conspiracy and tricks. You are not afraid of thieves stealing, but you are afraid of thieves thinking about it! You need to take action first, and then you will suffer!"
"It's better to act first, but then to act later?" Chi Zhuiyang said: "Do you want to kill him first? But his identity?"
"It is his identity, I want to do it first! Now I believe that Deng Yuantong, the head coach in the army, is undecided. I killed Wei Lei, and I secretly forced the head coach in the army to fight against Wei Taicang, so I have to turn to Prince Yu's side. Benevolence and righteousness, benevolence and righteousness are what the people of the world say. For these high-ranking and noble young men, killing them is benevolence and righteousness. Zhui Yang, listen! Whenever you have the chance, you can use Guanhong to shoot Wei Lei!"
Hong Yi clanged and drew out half of the Shark-Slaying Sword.
Chapter completed!