Chapter 3303 Unexpected
Before dawn, Xu Huang came out wearing armor and stood at the mouth of the river.
The soldiers boarded the warships one after another.
Although Zhuge Liang said he could wait for the Jiangdong army to be defeated by himself, Xu Huang did not want to put all his hopes on the enemy. Especially for Shamoko, Xu Huang did not like and did not agree with it.
Xu Huang believed that, regardless of how well-behaved and obedient Shamoke was in the Sichuan and Shu army, he would soon become what he was used to after returning to the Wuling area and might not be willing to listen to the dispatch of the Sichuan and Shu army. Therefore, Shamoke could only use each other, and it would be impossible for Shamoke to really become a subordinate of the Sichuan and Shu army.
Even Shamoko was enthroned by the Sichuan and Shu army and received the title of Maomao Captain.
Therefore, Xu Huang felt that it would be better to control the rhythm of the battle situation in his own hands.
Strictly speaking, Xu Huang admires Zhuge Liang, but he did not obey Zhuge Liang's will.
The same subordinate of the Cavalry also has a difference of coming first and coming later. The key is that Zhuge Liang is too young, and many times people will subconsciously trust the elderly because the elderly generally have more life experience and rarely take special cases into consideration.
Similarly, under the command of the cavalry, there are also different thinking patterns. Some people want to make achievements and improve their family class; some people want to rebuild the Han Dynasty and protect the country and the people; some people think that if they do not break the original old model of the Han Dynasty and build a new dynasty, the world will still be following the old path and will surely perish...
When Fei Qian is still there and has the authority, these people will let go of disputes and obey Fei Qian's arrangements. However, once Fei Qian grows old and the subsequent successors cannot control the overall situation, these people who are completely contrary to their positions in the roots, how can they be in the same car and the same ship?
No one can make everyone like it, which is normal.
The same is true for policies and directions.
Xu Huang looked up at the flags on the warship, as if observing the direction of the wind.
Today is not only smooth sailing, but also smooth sailing.
The wind blows from the west, making the flags roar violently.
The sails of the warship are not pulled up. Most of the time, the sails on the warship are usually only halfway and are assisted by human paddling to ensure mobility and flexibility. Relying on the sails alone can indeed achieve a very large speed when the wind is smooth, but what should I do if the wind direction suddenly changes when the battle is halfway?
Full sail means the end of use...
It is undoubtedly safer to leave some spare energy at any time.
The war drums roared, and the copper whistle was short.
The warships that had boarded the ships all sent signals to the command ships.
All kinds of news gathered to Xu Huang like flowing water.
"Each team, set out in sequence!"
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The small Jiangdong detects that there is no baggage, the boat is light and there are few people, so they quickly head towards the downstream road.
Lu Xun was a little seasick and lying half-lived in Zuo Ke, holding the wooden board on the side of the ship tightly, his face turned blue and white.
It’s not that he has not been on a boat, but for the first time he has taken such a fast boat at a speed of life and death.
He regretted it a little. He would have not come to detect the reality of the Sichuan and Shu army if he had known it.
Who would have thought that as soon as he arrived, he saw the Sichuan and Shu army assembled troops and boarded the ship to prepare for departure?
Not only was Lu Xun stunned, but also Zuo Ke's detection scout team was almost scared and immediately turned around and swayed the oars quickly. Zuo Ke seemed to be passing by the river, running towards the barbarian road along the water.
"It's over, it's over!" The guards beside Lu Xun were also pale.
The guards were not seasick, but were frightened by the Sichuan and Shu army.
The Jiangdong Army suffered consecutive defeats, well, it can even be said to be defeated. From Huang Gai to Zhu Zhi, from Zhu Huan to Zhou Tai, they were all defeated one by one. Now only Jiang Qin and Lu Xun are defending the defense of the Yidao. Even Lu Xun's guards feel that it is unreliable and they will definitely not be able to withstand it...
"Only eight ships..." Lu Xun gritted his teeth, endured the discomfort of seasickness, and said in a deep voice, "The Sichuan and Shu army dispatched eight tower ships! There are only eight ships!"
"Eight ships?" Lu Xun's guard shouted, "We only have five ships left now!"
The guard stretched out a hand, not knowing whether he wanted to indicate the number "five" or wanted to support Lu Xun.
Speaking of the current value of the five ships, it seemed that everyone in Zuo Ke was silent.
During this period, Jiangdong suffered not only soldiers, but more importantly, it lost a lot of warships.
In the history of the Three Kingdoms, the power of the Eastern Wu was undoubtedly the largest. Although Cao Cao had the strongest overall strength in the history of the Three Kingdoms, his navy was not strong because of the Battle of Red Cliff. Even in the Battle of Red Cliff, Cao Cao claimed to be 800,000, but in fact, if it were about the navy, it would be about 700,000 or 80,000, and most of them were surrendered by Jingzhou. As a result, in the Battle of Red Cliff, Cao's army was defeated and countless casualties were killed or injured. Many ships were burned by Huang Gai in Wulin, and some of the remaining ships of the Cao army were also ordered to be burned by Cao Cao to avoid falling into the hands of the Sun and Liu coalition forces, so there was no decent navy again.
Liu Bei was similar. Guan Yu's naval army had about 10,000 people. It was the peak when he attacked Fancheng. With the help of heavy rain and heavy water, he surrendered to Yu Jin and killed Pang De, "using boats and soldiers to complete the barbarians and cavalry and other infantry and cavalry to send Jiangling 30,000 people." However, with Lu Meng's back stabbing, Guan Yu was defeated, and the Shu navy was in a slump.
Only the navy of the Eastern Wu developed well from the beginning to the end of the Three Kingdoms.
After all, Jiangdong is located in the south and occupies the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The geographical conditions are extremely conducive to its development of the navy. Jiangdong's strategy also places the navy in an extremely important position, making its navy development reach an unprecedented height. Compared with Wei and Shu, the Jiangdong navy is particularly powerful.
During its heyday, the number of naval troops even exceeded 500,000!
Of course, this value also includes the maritime military power developed by the Eastern Wu in the later period. After all, no matter what, Emperor Sun was the first emperor in China to organize a large-scale fleet to send troops to voyages, even one-third of the emperor. Emperor Sun sent Wei Wen and Zhuge Zhi to fly to Yizhou and Danzhou to seek 10,000 soldiers; Zhang Mi, Xu Yan, He Da and others to "10,000 soldiers" along the coastal route to Liaodong; Nie You and Lu Kai "using 30,000 soldiers to attack Zhuya and Zhan Er"...
The basis for forming the huge fleet of Dongwu was the prosperous shipbuilding industry in Jiangdong.
"Eight ships?"
Compared with Lu Xun's guards' unclearity, Jiang Qin's sensitivity is stronger.
For the current fleet of the Han Dynasty, the tower ship is the command system and combat core of the entire fleet, slightly similar to the aircraft carriers in later generations.
"Lu is engaged," Jiang Qin stared at Lu Xun and said, "What are your plans? You might as well say it clearly."
"The alliance between Sun Cao and the army to fight against Fei is the only way for the survival of the two families. Fei's cavalry is powerful and powerful, and it is difficult to resist with the strength of the family. Only Sun Cao can join forces can compete with him." Lu Xun said, "If the two families are separated from one's morality, they will be taken over by Fei's cavalry, and the foundation of Jiangdong will not be guaranteed. Now Zhu Jun is doing unwise actions, breaking the alliance, and even Jiangdong is in a desperate situation. If you and I retreat without fighting, even if they can protect their troops, it will be difficult to be loyal and righteous!"
Jiang Qin narrowed his eyes and stared at Lu Xun without comment.
Lu Xun said again: "The commander of the Sichuan-Shu naval army, Xu Huang and Xu Gongming, were originally from the north, who were good at war horses and were good at mountains and mountains, but were not conducive to water. Now his victory is not what he can do, but his weapon is powerful. However, the benefits of the weapon will eventually end. When the river reaches this point, the mountains are high and the water is far away. Even if there is some replenishment, it will not be enough. This is one of the things that can be won."
"The soldiers of Sichuan and Shu have newly built boats and sails, and are brave but not familiar with each other. This is the two victory. If the boats and ships can be destroyed, with the ability of Sichuan and Shu and the belongings of bamboo and wood, and there are no boat craftsmen, the boats are slow, wouldn't it be a chance to turn around in Jiangdong?"
Jiang Qin still didn't say anything, just rubbed his chin with his hands.
Lu Xun continued, "Now it is dangerous! You can send soldiers to serve you and help me. Duke Chiang personally led the army to fight. Those who did not advance in the face of the battle will be killed. If you fight hard, you will be rewarded twice. If you retreat and avoid it, you will be punished. In this way, the army and the civilians will be encouraged and will be able to resist the bandits' army."
Jiang Qin frowned and said, "The disaster caused to his wife? I'm afraid it's inappropriate!"
Lu Xun smiled and said with a slight smile: "If there is no existence in Jiangdong, how can we get a family? Who can get the new land of the cavalry? If the cavalry wins, all the land in Jiangbei will be in his pocket. If the surrender is at that time, if the generals surrender, the soldiers will not be retained, the titles will not be protected, and the land will not be preserved. If the cavalry does not surrender, how many days will it take to lose the danger of the river in Jiangdong? "
Jiang Qin finally changed his sarcasm.
Jiang Qin was a little surprised by Lu Xun's words.
He stood up and stared at Lu Xun, "If someone leads troops to fight, and ask Lu, what are you going to do?"
Lu Xun faced Jiang Qin, "As long as Mr. Chiang is willing to lead troops to fight against the thief and is not talented, he can design and destroy the thief's tower ship!"
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"What a big sigh," Jiang Qin said.
Lu Xun bowed and said, "If the thief's tower ship is floating, and it is really impossible to go back and forth in the river... but if it stays in the middle of the river... there will be an opportunity to take advantage of..."
"Fire Attack?" Jiang Qin asked.
Lu Xun nodded.
"The soldiers in the Sichuan are not just these ships." Jiang Qin said in a deep voice.
Lu Xun nodded, and his face looked a little better after returning to the water camp. "I heard that I had captured my boats in Jiangdong... However, there were no boat craftsmen in Sichuan and Sichuan, so they also needed to be repaired before they could be used."
Jiangdong, there are not many advantageous projects now.
As Lu Xun, although he is very intelligent and talented, he still cannot come up with any subversive strategy out of thin air. He can only rely on existing conditions to stop the Sichuan and Shu army as much as possible.
Although the speed of leaving Ke is of course much faster than Xu Huang's entire fleet, he just arrived at the Jiangdong Water Army camp first, and there was not much time left for Jiang Qin to measure.
Jiang Qin was silent for a moment, nodded, "I understand. Just do what you said."
Lu Xun breathed out, "Jiang Gong is wise."
Jiang Qin waved his hand and said bitterly: "After this battle, don't be humiliated, it's enough to have a wish..."
Because once fire is used, this thing is not different from us.
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Jiangdong was obviously in a hurry to deal with Xu Huang's attack.
No matter how much mental preparation Jiangdong had made before, when he saw Xu Huang coming with a large army, many soldiers in Jiangdong were still frightened. They no longer had the arrogant attitude they had at the beginning, and even shrank in their actions. If Jiang Qin was not also a veteran of the navy, he would have been a little famous in the army. He might have said that the Jiangdong soldiers would have collapsed!
Only Jiang Qin issued orders on the surface fleet, while Lu Xun stood on the watchtower in the land water village, where he could see the overall situation and cooperated with Jiang Qin.
Once the Yi Dao was lost, Jiangling would face the threat of the Sichuan and Shu army.
Although Zhu Zhi occupied Jiangling, it does not mean that Zhu Zhi can take root in Jiangling. On the back, Cao's army is already in a state of raising troops to regain Jiangling. If the Sichuan and Shu army attack on both sides...
Therefore, Jiangling will definitely not be able to defend it.
So what will Jiangdong do next?
Lu Xun was very worried.
Nowadays, it is not only a serious problem, but more importantly, the people of Jiangdong are disintegrated!
The generals are in disagreement and are at a loss!
All of this is a taboo for military strategists!
Doesn’t anyone in Jiangdong understand?
Obviously impossible.
But since I understand, why did I fall to this point again?
Lu Xun changed his mind and saw Jiang Qin's flag shaking in front of him, and he ordered the front army to crash into Xu Huang's army without hesitation!
Lu Xun couldn't help but open his eyes wide and grabbed his hands tightly on the railing of the watchtower.
Jiang Qin's determination was beyond Lu Xun's expectations.
In fact, when Lu Xun and Jiang Qin explained the situation before, there was more or less a meaning in their words to force Jiang Qin to fight.
Because only by facing the battle and forcing Xu Huang to stop, Jiangdong will have a chance to breathe.
But Lu Xun didn't expect that Jiang Qin would grow up as soon as he came up...
The wind is strong and the water is surging.
The Xu Huang fleet, which came from afar, swayed horizontally on the river, like a giant rushing down. However, Jiang Qin's front did not stop for a moment and directly fought!
"If everyone in Jiangdong is like Duke Chiang, why worry about the thieves in the world!"
Lu Xun patted the railing and sighed, and couldn't help but feel grateful.
Even though Lu Xun and Jiang Qin couldn't pee in the same pot on weekdays, Lu Xun still had to praise Jiang Qin for his bravery and was sincerely willing to help him win this battle.
At least, it must be a good match.
Lu Xun urgently urged his men, "Hurry! Get faster!"
Be sure to be prepared before Jiang Qin reveals his defeat!
The morale of the soldiers in Jiangdong is already weak, and the longer the time is delayed, the greater the possibility of collapse.
Most of the front troops sent by Jiang Qin were led by Jiang Qin's troops, which means that even if this war could be won, most of these troops and private soldiers of Jiang Qin would be lost here...
In addition, the Sichuan and Shu army are powerful and the Yidao cannot be defended, so Jiang Qin and Lu Xun have to bear the blame for the defeated army. Lu Xun is fine, he does not rely on private soldiers to maintain his status. In this case, Jiang Qin still fought for his life as soon as he came up, which really made Lu Xun admire him.
『Enable faster!』
Lu Xun shouted.
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Water splashes everywhere and water mist is flying.
Amid the war drums and shouts, there were only loud noises. Jiang Qin's warship and Xu Huang's navy collided and entangled and fought each other.
『Shoot the arrow! Quickly shoot the arrow』
『Top the stone! Throw the stone!
"Stand up a shield!"
"Play the stick!"
Xu Huang was also somewhat surprised by the resoluteness shown by the Jiangdong Army.
Xu Huang raised his fist.
The Central Army's messenger shouted, "Suspend the march!"
The flag flies up and down, passing the command to the rear.
The Yidao River is not very vast. The front of both sides is already blocking the water surface. If Xu Huang continues to move forward, let alone whether he can help the front army defeat the Jiangdong army, even the warships may not be able to be placed.
If you hang together and get burned with tinder, you can't even run away.
The shouts of killing in front of them were shaking the earth.
"General!" the guard beside him asked, "We, won't we go up and help?"
Xu Huang pondered for a moment, shook his head, "It's just Jiangdong's counterattack before his death... It's good to let the men exercise."
This is undoubtedly the most correct strategy for Xu Huang.
The Sichuan and Shu naval army has not been formed for a long time, and even Xu Huang himself is the newly transferred naval army commander. Although he has lit up the naval army command skill tree with his previous combat experience, he is still a little far away from those Jiangdong naval army generals who are innately full of naval army skills. Therefore, while fighting, learning and growing, it is naturally a portrayal of Xu Huang's current situation.
This is true for Xu Huang, and the Sichuan and Shu naval army naturally needs to learn and grow.
Whether it is mutual cooperation or fighting against stress, it is necessary to transform from theory to practical ability.
Besides, among Xu Huang's central army, there are the latest weapons newly developed by Sichuan and Shu—
Terrestrial thorn.
War is undoubtedly the most powerful means to catalyze technological progress.
During the battle with the Jiangdong Army, Gan Ning discovered that the same grenade as Guanzhong was not easy to use in water battles. Even though some methods of using grenades were improved later, there were still many shortcomings.
In this case, Zhuge Liang drew a sketch to illustrate a batch of new weapons that were urgently made in the Chengdu workshop in Sichuan and Sichuan.
Simply put, it is to install the original grenade, or change the shell, from the original clay pot or iron ball to the current nail-like grenade style that looks like a thorn ball.
After it was made, everyone would slap their thighs when they saw it. Why didn’t they expect such a simple improvement? But before Zhuge Liang’s design draft came out, most people would only complain that the grenade was too slippery and finally got onto the enemy warship, but they rolled into the water along the deck...
This new type of grenade can not only be used to fire on a yellow crossbow, but also through a small catapult. Because these cute little cuties are full of nails, once they are stuck on the opponent's ship, it will be difficult for enemy soldiers to remove them in a short time.
However, because it was temporarily made, the number of thorns and fire thunders is not large in the overall number.
As the system rate of the calm system, Xu Huang would not reveal all the trump cards as soon as he came up.
Moreover, Xu Huang knew that the Jiangdong Army actually had some "firearms", such as fire spurt cylinders and fireball rockets. The overall technological level of Jiangdong is indeed one level lower than that of the Sichuan and Shu Army, but whether it is fire produced by gunpowder or fire produced by rockets, it can still ignite flammable products on the ship and turn the ship into a large torch on the river.
Chapter completed!