Summer is about to begin, the sun is shining brightly in the Yuanning Mountains, and everything is full of life.
Ren Ning looked up at the scorching sun in the south, "Is there any news from the west?"
"There is no big news for the time being." Lei Er thought for a while, "but the logistics officers of the legion delivering food discovered something strange."
Ren Ning paused, "What's strange?"
He brought 3,000 men and horses with him on this trip, which consumed a lot of food every day, so he had to replenish food and grass from time to time.
If there is a problem with the grain transportation route, it will be serious.
"The grain officials said that recently when escorting military rations, they would encounter some sneaky people on the post road from time to time. They didn't come close, they just stared at them from a distance."
"They couldn't tell whether those people were Baekje people or spies of the Japanese pirates, so they couldn't take action at the moment."
snort.
Lei Er snorted, "From the perspective of my subordinates, those people are 90% spies of the Japanese pirates, so just kill them."
"It's okay." Ren Ning smiled, "I already had a plan."
He had discussed this matter with Wu Siyuan some time ago.
The two sides made an agreement. During the war, as long as unknown people dare to approach the Yuanning Mountains, they will be treated as spies.
Otherwise, the Japanese pirates would most likely disguise themselves as civilians from the peninsula and follow the grain trucks.
In addition, Ren Ning plans to add another lock.
From now on, Xingluo's grain transport truck will be sandwiched between Wu Siyuan's grain transport team and they will head east together, entering the Yuanning Mountains and then separate. Even if the spies find out, they probably won't be able to tell who is who.
And if they had dared to follow him all the way blatantly, they would have been killed long ago.
"What about the east side? What's going on with Kudo Naoto?" Ren Ning asked.
Report!
Just as Lei Er was about to speak, there were already messengers hurriedly climbing to the top of the mountain.
"General, news from the east."
Ren Ning took it, looked at it, and handed the note to Lei Er next to him.
Yo yo yo.
"Large-scale tree cutting?" Lei Er laughed dumbly, "The Japanese pirates must have imitated the blood-moon eagle flying in the Luoxia Mountains."
"It's missing." Ren Ning shook his head, raised his telescope and looked towards the southern sea.
"Knowing that we are on the mountain, Kudo Naoto still cuts down trees so unscrupulously, there must be a deep meaning. It is probably to attract our and Wu Siyuan's attention while actively preparing for war."
"Prepare for war?" Lei Er was dumbfounded.
"Yes." Ren Ning nodded.
In addition to building ships, the felled trees can also be used to make heavy arrows. During sea battles, apart from throwing stones, they are basically used to cause damage.
If you have a powerful enough ballista, a heavy arrow can even destroy an enemy ship.
As for the stones used for riprap, the long coastline is full of rocky beaches. And the Yuanning Mountains at our feet are basically the only place where Japanese pirates can chop down trees.
Lei Er reacted and looked eastward frequently in anxiety.
"In this case, we can't let them cut down the trees so easily. Otherwise..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ren Ning was already shaking his head with a smile.
"You know that the other party is attracting our attention, but you still want to come to the door? And there are too many enemies, so we won't get involved."
"Go! Pass the news to Wu Siyuan and let him handle it. The Baekje people are much more anxious than us."
The soldier beside him responded and immediately ran down the mountain.
"Then we just stand still?" Lei Er's hands felt itchy after not fighting for a few days.
Ren Ning shook his head, "It doesn't make much sense to stop them from cutting down trees. To kill a snake, you have to hit it seven inches."
"Seven inches," Lei Er pondered for a while, and suddenly his eyes lit up, "General, you mean food?"
Ren Ning nodded, "Our food can be described as tight, but at least it can fill our stomachs. The Japanese pirates simply have no food."
"Naoto Kudo sent so many people here to cut down trees, which shows that the situation is very tense. In other words, there is going to be a big war at sea."
Lei Er subconsciously looked towards the islands on the sea, "So our East China Sea defenders are here?"
"It should be." Ren Ning pondered, "Counting from the time we send back the news that the Japanese pirates are growing food on the island, the navy should be nearby no matter how long it takes."
Baekje east coast, Gudang Campground.
Kudo Naoto was a little worried.
He had just sent out most of his soldiers to hunt down the Xingluo people hiding in the Yuanning Mountains.
However, God does not follow people's wishes.
A few days after the order was issued, he received news that the Yunchui Navy was heading towards the East China Sea in a large scale.
"East China Sea Barrier."
Kudo Naoto squeezed out the traditional title of the Kumotari Navy Master from between his teeth.
well.
He let out a long sigh.
The vastness of the earth and the vastness of its resources are not in vain.
In the west there is the Rock Fortress that has never fallen; in the south there is the Zhennan Pass; and in the East China Sea there is the East China Sea Barrier that blocks everything.
Whether it is Baekje, Japanese pirates or unknown pirates, if they are small-scale, they can sneak ashore to plunder. However, if a large fleet comes, they will definitely be blocked by this East China Sea barrier.
It's just that now the East China Sea Barrier no longer blocks Yunzhui's coastal waters, but opens directly in front of him.
Kudo Naoto was a little lost.
He once studied abroad in Star City.
During this period, I also went to Sulan City, the economic capital of Yunchui, along the Xinglan Grand Canal in the name of a study tour. Finally, I secretly went to Pinghai County, not far from Sulan County, and saw with my own eyes the famous Baekje and Yamato teams.
The East China Sea Barrier.
Yamato's own ship was not small, otherwise he would not have been able to send so many soldiers and civilians to Baekje.
However, you are not afraid of not knowing the goods, but you are afraid of comparing goods.
Thinking about the huge warships and sharp weapons on the East China Sea Barrier, and looking at Yamato's own ships on the sea, Kudo Naoto felt a little desperate.
On land, even if you are facing the invincible Starfall Legion, you can still inflict a certain degree of damage on the opponent if you fight for your life.
In the sea, Yun Chui's East China Sea Barrier didn't even have to get close. It was estimated that their ship could be destroyed with a long-range iron crossbow.
"General," the staff next to him comforted, "Yunchui's navy is indeed more powerful than Yamato. But we are not without a chance of winning."
Kudo Naoto looked at him expressionlessly, "Tell me about it."
cough!
The staff member coughed.
"Although the barrier in the East China Sea is strong, it still comes across the sea. No matter how much kerosene and arrows they bring with them, there is still a certain number."
"Stop talking nonsense." Naoto Kudo said angrily.
No matter how few weapons there are on the Yunchui warship, they still can't bear it.
The staff nodded, but continued speaking unhurriedly.
"We, Yamato, are different."
"We can get materials nearby, so we have far more ships and people than them. Moreover, the people of Yamato have always regarded death as death and are proud of it. The general can send small boats to launch a death attack first to consume their crossbows."
"When all the heavy crossbows on the ship are used up, the so-called East China Sea Barrier will become a toothless tiger. At that time, let the soldiers desperately get close to Yuncui Ren's ship, climb aboard their warship, and engage in hand-to-hand combat."
As long as enough people climb up, they might be able to capture Yun Chui's warship completely.
Kudo Naoto touched his chin thoughtfully.
Not long after, he slammed the table in front of him: "That's it."
If they succeed, they can get a batch of warships and learn Yunchui's latest shipbuilding technology.
If you fail, it doesn't matter.
As long as we can stop the Yunchui people from the island and prevent them from destroying the food on it, it will be a great victory.
"Pass on the message."
"The previous order to encircle and kill the Starfall Legion has been temporarily postponed. In addition to necessary farming, everyone, regardless of gender, old or young, is preparing for war."
"At the same time, lay wooden piles around the three major islands, and set up crossbow torches on the islands. Be sure to leave no dead ends. Prevent Yunchui's large and small ships from approaching or even landing at any time!"