When it was still dark, Xu Huang came out wearing armor and stood at the mouth of the river.
The soldiers boarded the battleship one after another.
Although Zhuge Liang said that he could wait for Jiangdong's army to be defeated on its own, Xu Huang did not want to put all his hopes on the enemy. Especially for Shamoko, Xu Huang did not like it and did not approve of it.
Xu Huang believed that no matter how well-behaved and obedient Shamoko was in the Sichuan-Shu Army, he would soon become what he was used to after returning to the Wuling area, and he might not be willing to listen to the dispatches of the Sichuan-Shu Army again. Therefore, he and Shamoko could only
It is mutual use, and it is impossible for Shamoko to really become a subordinate of the Sichuan and Shu Army.
Even Shamoko was canonized by the Sichuan-Shu Army and received the title of Zamao Colonel.
Therefore, Xu Huang felt that it would be better to control the rhythm of the battle in his own hands.
Strictly speaking, Xu Huang admired Zhuge Liang, but he did not just follow Zhuge Liang's advice.
There is also a first-come-first-serve distinction among the subordinates of the Hussar. The key is that Zhuge Liang is too young. Many times people will subconsciously trust the older people because older people generally have more life experience and rarely
to take special cases into account.
Similarly, there are different modes of thinking among the Qiusi. Some people want to make contributions and improve their family status; some want to rebuild the Han Dynasty and protect the country and the people; and some people think that they should not break the Han Dynasty's original
If we build a new dynasty based on the old model, the world will still follow the old path and will surely perish...
When Fei Qian is still there and holds power tightly, these people will put aside their disputes and obey Fei Qian's deployment. But once Fei Qian gets old and the subsequent successors are unable to control the overall situation, these people fundamentally have complete positions.
How can people who are at odds with each other be in the same car and the same boat?
No one can be liked by everyone, that's normal.
The same goes for policies and directions.
Xu Huang looked up at the flags on the warship, as if observing the wind direction.
Today is not only smooth sailing, but also smooth sailing.
The wind blew from the west, making the flags ring loudly.
The sails of the warship are not pulled up. Most of the time, the sails on the warship are usually only opened to half, and are assisted by human oars to ensure maneuverability and flexibility. Blindly relying on the sails is indeed a problem.
When the wind is flowing smoothly, it can reach a very high speed, but what if the wind direction suddenly changes in the middle of the battle?
Full sail means use to the end...
It is undoubtedly safer to have some spare energy at all times.
War drums roared and brass whistles sounded.
The warships that had completed boarding sent signals to the command warship.
All kinds of news came to Xu Huang like a running stream.
"Every team, set off one by one!"
…
…
The small Jiangdong scout was traveling by Ke. It was not loaded with baggage, the boat was light and there were few people, so it quickly sailed towards the Yidao in the downstream direction.
Lu Xun was a little seasick. He tried his best to lie down on the boat and clung to the wooden planks of the ship's side. His face turned blue and white.
It's not that he has never been on a boat before, but this is the first time he has been on such a fast boat at the speed of life and death.
He regretted that he would not have come to detect the Sichuan-Shu army's strength if he had known it earlier.
Who would have thought that as soon as he arrived, he would see the Sichuan and Shu troops gathering troops and boarding ships to prepare for departure?
Not only was Lu Xun dumbfounded, but the reconnaissance team with Zu Ke was almost scared to death. They immediately turned around and returned, shaking the oars very fast. The whole Zu Ke seemed to be passing by on the river, following the water towards Yi Dao
Channel.
"It's over, it's over!" The guard beside Lu Xun also looked pale.
The guard was not seasick, but was frightened by the Sichuan-Shu army.
Jiangdong's army suffered a losing streak all the way, well, it can even be said to be a rout. 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 were defending among the Yi Dao, and even Lu Xun's
Even the guards feel unreliable, and they will definitely not be able to handle it...
"There are only eight ships..." Lu Xun gritted his teeth, enduring the discomfort of seasickness, and said in a deep voice, "The Sichuan-Shu Army dispatched eight large 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 sure if he wanted to express the number "five" or to help Lu Xun.
After telling the current value of five ships, everyone in Zou Ke seemed to be silent.
During this period of time, Jiangdong lost not only soldiers, but more importantly, many battleships.
In the history of the Three Kingdoms, Soochow's navy was undoubtedly the largest. Although Cao Cao had the strongest overall strength in the history of the Three Kingdoms, his navy was never strong because of the Battle of Chibi. Even in the Battle of Chibi
During the battle, Cao Cao claimed that he had 800,000 troops, but in fact, in terms of naval forces, they were probably only 70,000 to 80,000 troops, and most of them were soldiers from Jingzhou. As a result, in the battle of Chibi, Cao Cao's army was defeated, with countless casualties and numerous ships.
After being burned by Huang Gai in Wulin, some of the remaining ships of Cao Cao's army were also burned on Cao Cao's order to prevent them from falling into the hands of Sun and Liu's coalition forces, so there was no longer a decent navy.
Liu Bei is similar. Guan Yu's naval force numbered about ten thousand, and it was at its peak when he attacked Fancheng. With the help of heavy rains and strong floods, he surrendered to Jin, killed Pang De, and sent 30,000 soldiers to Jiangling with all the captured Jin and other infantrymen.
』. However, after Lu Meng stabbed Guan Yu in the back, Guan Yu was defeated, and the navy of Shu was unable to recover.
Only Soochow's navy developed well from the beginning to the end of the Three Kingdoms.
After all, Jiangdong is located in the south, occupying the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The geographical conditions are extremely conducive to the development of its navy. Jiangdong's strategy also places the navy in a very important position, allowing the development of its navy to reach an unprecedented height. Compared with
Wei, Shu, and Jiangdong naval forces were particularly powerful.
During Soochow's heyday, the number of navy troops even exceeded 500,000!
Of course, this value also includes the maritime military power developed by Soochow in the later period. After all, Emperor Sun is the first emperor in China to organize a large-scale fleet to send troops for long voyages, even if it is one-third of the emperors. Emperor Sun
He sent Wei Wen and Zhuge Zhi to float tens of thousands of soldiers across the sea to search for Yizhou and Danzhou; he sent Zhang Mi, Xu Yan, He Da and other tens of thousands of soldiers to the north along the coast to Liaodong; he also sent Nie You and Lu Kai to send troops.
Thirty thousand for Zhuya, Zhan'er...
The basis for the establishment of Soochow's huge fleet was the prosperous shipbuilding industry in Jiangdong.
"Eight ships?"
Compared with Lu Xun's guard's lack of understanding, Jiang Qin's sensitivity was stronger.
For the Han Dynasty's current fleet, the building ship is the command system and combat core of the entire fleet, slightly similar to the aircraft carriers of later generations.
"Lu Zhi," Jiang Qin stared at Lu Xun and said, "If you have any ideas, you might as well make it clear."
"The alliance between Sun and Cao, joining forces to fight against Fei, is the key to the survival of the two families. Fei's cavalry is brave and has a strong strategy, and his soldiers and horses are strong. It is difficult for the family to resist. Only Sun and Cao join forces can they compete with it." Lu Xun said
, "If the two families are separated from each other, they will be taken advantage of by Fei Qianqi, and Jiangdong's foundation will not be preserved. Now Zhu Junli has acted unwisely, breaking the covenant, and even Jiangdong is in a desperate situation. If you and I retreat without a fight,
,Although it can protect the whole party, it is difficult to be completely loyal!"
Jiang Qin narrowed his eyes and stared at Lu Xun, noncommittal.
Lu Xun went on to say: "The commander-in-chief of the Sichuan-Sichuan naval forces, Xu Huang and Xu Gongming, was originally from Bingbei. He was good at fighting horses and was good at mountains, but he was not good at water. Now his victory was beyond his ability, but because of his sharp weapons."
However, the benefits of the weapon will eventually be exhausted. From here in the middle of the river, the mountains are high and the water is far away. Even if you can supplement it, it will not be enough. This is one of the things that can be won."
"The soldiers of Sichuan and Sichuan have newly built boats and newly drilled oars. They look brave but are unfamiliar with reality. This is a two-win victory. If the boats of Sichuan and Shu can be destroyed, with the ability of Sichuan and Shu, the bamboo and wood, and the lack of boat craftsmen,
The ship is also delayed. Isn't this an opportunity for Jiangdong to turn around?"
Jiang Qin still didn't speak, just rubbed his chin with his hand.
Lu Xun continued, "We are in danger now! We can send troops to help each other to the death. Jiang Gong personally leads the army to fight. If he fails to advance before the battle, he will be beheaded. If he fights hard with the enemy, he will be rewarded with twice the amount of gold and labor. If he retreats and avoids, his wife will be killed. So.
, then the army and the people will work together to resist the traitor army."
Jiang Qin frowned and said, "It's harmful to my wife? I'm afraid it's inappropriate!"
Lu Xun laughed sadly and said: "If Jiangdong is gone, how can there be a family? Who can conquer the new land of Qiaoqi? If Qiaoqi wins, all the land north of Jiangbei will be in his pocket. If he surrenders at that time, it will only be a surrender."
, The soldiers cannot be retained, the nobility cannot be protected, and the fields cannot be saved. If we do not surrender, how many days can we resist if we are east of the Yangtze River and lose the danger of the river?"
Jiang Qin's expression finally changed.
Jiang Qin was a little surprised by Lu Xun's words.
He stood up and stared at Lu Xun, "If you lead the troops to fight, let me ask Lu Xun, what are you going to do?"
Lu Xun looked squarely at Jiang Qin and said, "As long as Mr. Jiang is willing to lead the army to fight against the thieves, and if I am not talented, I can design and destroy the thieves' army and ships!"
??????55.??????
"What a big breath," Jiang Qin said.
Lu Xun cupped his hands and said: "If the pirate army's ship is floating and traveling in the river, there is really nothing you can do... However, if it stays in the center of the river... there is an opportunity to take advantage of it..."
"Fire attack?" Jiang Qin asked.
Lu Xun nodded.
"There are more soldiers in Sichuan than this." Jiang Qin said in a deep voice.
Lu Xun nodded, and his face looked a little better after returning to the water village, "I heard that my Jiangdong boat has been captured... However, there are no boat builders in Sichuan and Shu, and it needs to be repaired before it can be used."
There are not many advantageous projects in Jiangdong now.
As Lu Xun, although he was very resourceful and talented, he still could not come up with any subversive strategies out of thin air. He could only rely on the existing conditions to try his best to stop the Sichuan and Shu armies.
Although the speed of Zou Ke was certainly much faster than that of Xu Huang's entire fleet, it only arrived at the Jiangdong navy camp first, leaving Jiang Qin with not much time to measure.
Jiang Qin was silent for a moment and nodded, "I understand. I'll do as you say."
Lu Xun exhaled, "Mr. Jiang is wise."
Jiang Qin waved his hand and said with a wry smile: "After this battle, don't be infamy, as long as your wish is fulfilled..."
Because once fire is used, it cannot distinguish between friend and foe.
…
…
Jiang Dong responded to Xu Huang's attack in a hurry.
No matter how much mental preparation Jiangdong had made before, when they saw Xu Huang coming with his army, many Jiangdong soldiers were still frightened. They no longer had the arrogance and arrogance they had before, so they became a little timid in their actions.
, if Jiang Qin was not also a veteran of the navy and had a certain reputation in the army, it is impossible to say that Jiangdong soldiers would have been defeated in one fell swoop!
Only Jiang Qin gave orders on the surface fleet, while Lu Xun cooperated with Jiang Qin from the observation tower in the land and water stronghold, standing at the best position with a view of the overall situation.
Once the Yidao was lost, Jiangling had to face the threat of the Sichuan and Shu armies.
Although Zhu Zhi occupied Jiangling, it does not mean that Zhu Zhi will be able to take root in Jiangling. Behind the scenes, Cao's army has already mobilized troops to recover Jiangling. If the Sichuan and Shu armies attack from both sides...
Therefore, Jiangling will definitely not be able to defend it.
So what is Jiangdong’s next step?
Lu Xun was very worried.
Nowadays, it is not only a problem of heavy losses, but more importantly, the people of Jiangdong are distracted!
The generals are at odds and at a loss!
All of these are taboos for military strategists!
Could it be said that no one in Jiangdong understands it?
Obviously impossible.
But since you understand, why have you fallen into this situation again?
When Lu Xun thought about it, he saw Jiang Qin's flag waving in front of him, and he did not hesitate to order the front army to crash into Xu Huang's army!
Lu Xun couldn't help but open his eyes wide, and grasped the railing of the observation deck tightly with both hands.
Jiang Qin's determination exceeded Lu Xun's expectations.
In fact, when Lu Xun and Jiang Qin explained the situation before, their words more or less had the intention of forcing Jiang Qin to fight.
Because only by confronting Xu Huang and stopping Xu Huang's footsteps could Jiang Dong have a chance to breathe.
But Lu Xun didn't expect that Jiang Qin would open it up as soon as he came up...
The wind in the river is fierce and the water in the river is surging.
Xu Huang's fleet, coming from a distance, spread out horizontally on the river, rushing down like a behemoth. However, Jiang Qin's front did not stop for a moment and faced the battle directly!
"If everyone in the east of the Yangtze River is like Mr. Jiang, why worry about thieves and bandits in the world!"
Lu Xun patted the railing and sighed with emotion, he couldn't help but admire him.
Even though Lu Xun and Jiang Qin couldn't actually pee in the same pot on weekdays, now Lu Xun still had to praise Jiang Qin for his bravery and sincerely wanted to help him win this battle.
At least, it has to be a draw.
Lu Xun urged his men eagerly, "Hurry! Faster!"
You must be ready before Jiang Qin shows his defeat!
The morale of the soldiers in Jiangdong is already weak. The longer the delay, the greater the possibility of collapse.
Most of the front troops sent by Jiang Qin were led by Jiang Qin's tribes. This means that even if this battle can be won, most of Jiang Qin's tribes and private soldiers will be damaged.
Here it is...
In addition, the Sichuan-Shu army was so powerful that Yi Dao could not defend it, so Jiang Qin and Lu Xun would have to bear the blame for the defeat. Lu Xun, on the other hand, did not rely on private soldiers to maintain his status, and Jiang Qin was in such a situation.
Lu Xun really admired him for still risking his life as soon as the situation came up.
"Faster!"
Lu Xun shouted.
…
…
Water splashed and mist spread.
Amidst the sounds of war drums and shouts, only loud noises could be heard. Jiang Qin's warships and Xu Huang's navy collided with each other, fighting each other.
"Fire the arrow! Fire the arrow quickly"
"Stones! Stones!"
"Stand up your shield!"
"Get on the racket!"
The determination shown by Jiang Dongjun also surprised Xu Huang.
Xu Huang raised his fist.
The Chinese army messenger shouted, "Stop the march!"
The flag flew up and down, conveying the order to the rear.
The Yidao River is not that vast. The fronts of both sides are already congested. If Xu Huang continues to move forward, not to mention whether he can help the front army defeat Jiangdong Army, even the warships may not be able to do so.
Able to move freely.
If they are crowded together and burned by kerosene, they will really be unable to escape.
The killing shouts from ahead shook the heaven and earth.
"General!" the guard on the side asked, "We, don't we go up and help?"
Xu Huang pondered for a moment and shook his head, "It's just Jiang Dong's deathbed counterattack... It's also good for the boys to get some exercise."
This is undoubtedly the most correct strategy for Xu Huang.
The Sichuan-Sichuan navy has not been established for a long time. Even Xu Huang himself is a newly transferred navy commander. Although he relies on his previous combat experience, he has lit up the navy command skill tree by seven points.
Seven or eight, but after all, there is still some distance between him and those Jiangdong navy veterans who are innately full of navy skills, so learning and growing while fighting is naturally the portrayal of Xu Huang at the moment.
Xu Huang was like this, and the Sichuan-Sichuan navy also naturally needed to learn and grow.
Whether it is mutual cooperation or fighting against pressure, it requires a process of transforming theory into practical capabilities.
Moreover, Xu Huang's army also has the latest weapons newly developed by Sichuan and Shu——
Tribulus fire and thunder.
War is undoubtedly the best means to catalyze scientific and technological progress.
During Gan Ning's previous battle with the Jiangdong Army, he discovered that grenades similar to those in Guanzhong were not easy to use in water battles. Even though he later improved some methods of using grenades, there were still many shortcomings.
It was under such circumstances that the Tribulus Fire Thunder was a batch of new weapons that Zhuge Liang drew sketches and was rushed out of the Chengdu workshop in Sichuan.
To put it simply, it is to add an attachment to the original grenade, or change the shell, from the original earthen pot or iron ball shape to the current style of grenade that looks like a spike like a spiked ball.
After it was made, everyone slapped their thighs when they saw it. Why didn't they think of 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 could not easily reach the enemy warship. As a result
It rolled along the deck and into the water...
This new type of grenade can not only be launched on a large yellow crossbow, but can also be projected through a small trebuchet. Because these little cuties are covered with spikes, once they get on the opponent's ship, it will be difficult for the enemy soldiers to
Clear it within a short period of time.
It's just that because it was made on a temporary basis, the overall number of Tribulus Fire Thunder is not large.
As the leader of a stable system, Xu Huang will not reveal all his cards right away.
And Xu Huang knew that the Jiangdong Army actually had some "firearms", such as flamethrowers and fireball rockets. The overall technological level of Jiangdong was indeed a level lower than that of the Sichuan and Shu Army, but whether it was the fire produced by gunpowder or the fire produced by rockets,
The fire can ignite the flammable materials on the ship and turn the ship into a big torch on the river.
So Xu Huang still chose to be cautious, but what he didn't expect was that it was precisely because of his caution that Jiang Qin and Lu Xun seized a little opportunity...
