Chapter one hundred and ninety-fifth wind and rain
Chapter 195: Stormy Storm
The sky was dark, the clouds were dark, and the sea was equally dark. The huge waves as high as a small mountain surged forward one after another like crazy. A sudden storm suddenly swept across the originally calm sea, setting off a violent storm.
There were huge waves one after another, and it was declaring its sovereignty over the sea with its earth-shattering roar.
Amidst this roar of nature, there is a small fleet struggling unyieldingly on the sea. These behemoths that are breathtaking to ordinary people now seem so small, weak, and so unbearable in front of the angry nature.
With one blow, it was as if a huge wave could easily sweep them into the rolling waves.
This fleet was the Qingzhou Fleet led by Pang Gang and rushed to North Korea to support them. This was the fourth day after they set out to sea. In the morning, the sky that was originally blue and clear suddenly became covered with dark clouds, followed by strong winds and heavy downpours.
Lightning and thunder poured down like water.
The flagship sailing at the front of this fleet was Pang Gang's flagship. At this moment, Pang Gang was standing next to the steering wheel. Because the wind and waves were too strong, he tied himself tightly to a mast with a rope several times.
Even when the sailors around Pang Gang tried to persuade him to go inside the cabin for safety, he refused. He just stared at the helmsman in front of him.
The helmsman at the helm in front of him was the naval commander Li Xiaojun from North Korea.
In this sudden storm, this young fleet encountered an unprecedented test. The more than 5,000 land tigers who had boarded the ship a few days ago were all lying in their cabins and vomiting into a mess. Everyone was lying limply.
Too scared to move.
At this time, the only people busy on each ship were the sailors from North Korea and the Ming sailors newly recruited by Pang Gang.
Under such harsh conditions, it is the time when the fleet commander's ability and the overall quality of the sailors are most tested. At this time, both Korean sailors and Ming sailors know that if they are not careful, the ship will be destroyed and people will be killed.
Therefore, although they all looked stern, they all stared at their respective commanders, waiting for the next order from him.
There are a row of huge lanterns hung on the bow and stern of each ship. A burning torch is lit inside the lantern, and the outside is tightly wrapped with waterproof red oil paper. Representatives of different highlights
Different messages, the fleet relied on this row of torches to deliver orders in the dark night.
There is a small hat on the main mast of each ship, and a lookout sits inside. Their task is to use the telescope in their hands to constantly observe the signals sent by the pilot ship in front, and at the same time notify the ship in time.
's captain.
"Lower the main sail, raise the auxiliary sail!"
Following the captain's order, the sailors who had been prepared untied the ropes on the main mast, and the huge main sail was lowered from the mast with a clatter.
"Follow the flagship and don't fall behind!" As the order was conveyed, all the helmsmen stared at the bright spots in front of them and did not dare to relax for a moment, because everyone knew that if a ship fell behind, it would be lost.
Sailing, wandering alone on a stormy sea is so dangerous, and its survival rate is so slim.
At this time, as the commander of the flagship, every move he made was related to the life and death of the entire fleet. At this time, Li Xiaojun's body had long been soaked by the rain, but he did not dare to relax at all. As the commander of the fleet, he
It is necessary to have a clear understanding of the differences in displacement and speed of each ship in the fleet, make comprehensive judgments, and constantly change the course and speed of the fleet, so that the fleet can avoid the most dangerous waves and prevent the ships behind from falling behind.
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Especially in such a harsh environment, constant conversion thinking is a huge test for the commander, but fortunately, the tonnage, performance and style of these ships are exactly the same, which saves him from worrying in this regard.
Suddenly, Pang Gang's eyes narrowed as he tied himself to the mast. A row of huge waves suddenly appeared not far in front of him. According to Pang Gang's visual inspection, it was at least four or five meters high.
The experienced Li Xiaojun's face suddenly turned livid, and he ordered loudly: "This row of waves is too big for the fleet to avoid. Send a signal to the ships behind, and all ships will meet it head-on! All sailors should secure themselves!"
In less than a minute, all the ships behind received the signal from the front, followed the order and followed the flagship to meet it.
The wind got stronger and the waves got bigger, and soon the fleet met the row of huge waves as high as a small mountain.
"boom......"
There was a loud noise, and the waves rolled over. The eight-hundred-ton ship shook violently, and the entire hull even made a teeth-trembling creaking sound. There was no doubt that the huge wave would destroy the ship at any time in the next moment.
It was torn into pieces, and another huge wave hit, seeming to swallow the entire ship.
Pang Gang closed his eyes tightly, listening to the deafening sound of the waves and the shuddering squeezing sound of the ship's hull. The bravery he was usually proud of had no place in front of the power of nature. He had no use for it.
I can only pray that the lucky ship I cashed out in my book is not a parallel import, and I must resist these big waves, otherwise not only myself, but also the entire fleet of 5,500 soldiers and 2,000 sailors will end up in the sea to feed fish.
Perhaps his prayers had an effect. Although the sound made by the ship was very scary, it did not disintegrate after all, and it still moved forward tenaciously.
The sailors who had already fixed themselves on the deck all had pale faces. They had done everything they could. Whether they could survive under such power could only depend on God's will.
Looking at Li Xiaojun who was always standing firmly at the helm, Pang Gang had to admit in his heart that this commander who originally refused to kneel to him still had some real ability. At least he could still face the majesty of nature.
The ability to calmly control the steering wheel and direct the ships behind to keep up is probably one of the best in North Korea.
In fact, what Pang Gang didn't know was that Li Xiaojun was not only highly regarded in North Korea, but his abilities were also absolutely unparalleled in the North Korean Navy.
1. If the reinforcements from the Ming Dynasty were not so important to North Korea, the leader of North Korea, Li Jian, would never have been willing to send his general.
"Boom...crack..."
A huge lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the dark sky. Taking advantage of this lightning, the shadows of huge ships on the sea appeared in front of everyone. They were all facing the typhoon, chopping the waves, and struggling.
heading towards the northeast.
Looking at the fleet that was sailing hard, Pang Gang, who had a strong sense of great power in his bones, cursed secretly, "Is it so rare for me to do something good that God doesn't give me face? Or is it because those guys are so bad that even God can't see it?"
Went down."
Maybe it was Pang Gang's curse and the prayers of two thousand sailors that had an effect. I don't know how long it took, but although the strong wind was still roaring, the waves were still roaring, and the dark clouds in the sky were still shrouding the surroundings, everyone clearly felt it.
, the fleet is getting further and further away from danger. Because the roaring waves are gradually weakening, and the roaring typhoons are gradually getting smaller. Although the waves are still rough and it is raining heavily, they rely on the sailors' keen intuition of the sea.
I have gradually left the danger zone.
Slowly, I don't know how long it took, the rain gradually lightened up, and the sight of lightning and thunder was left behind them. As if like a magic, a red sunset miraculously appeared in front of their eyes.
"Damn, I'm finally out of danger. I finally have a chance to go home and see my wife." This was the only thought in Pang Gang's mind after the sun appeared.
After feeling that the danger was over, Pang Gang wanted to untie the rope that had been tightly tied to his body, but found that his whole body was so weak that he had lost all his strength. The storm had taken away all his strength.
He spit out a mouthful of sea water with a hint of sea smell in his mouth, and leaned tightly on the mast behind him. The lightning-like and thunderous scene just now continued to appear in his mind. Now Pang just now
To truly understand what the majesty of heaven is, how insignificant a person's strength is compared to nature.
At this time, the deck was filled with the cheering sounds of sailors. They were thankful that they had escaped from God, and at the same time, they were using various methods and actions to thank God for his gift.
After resting slowly for a while and regaining some strength, Pang Gang untied the ropes on his body, walked to the front and looked at Li Xiaojun, who was directing the sailors to clean the deck and repair the damage, patted him on the shoulder and praised: "You can do it.
It's very good, and it also proves that you are an excellent commander."
Li Xiaojun showed a smile on his thin face, "Thank you, sir. This is all thanks to you. If it weren't for the fact that the lucky boat you borrowed is a new one and it was built particularly solidly, we would have gone to the sea to feed you."
It’s fish.”
The muscles on Pang Gang's face twitched a few times, and he shouted in his heart, "Nah, these boats belong to me, okay? They are not borrowed, okay?"
Just as he was talking, the sea was already glowing, the wind stopped completely, the sky was blue, and the sea returned to a calm turquoise color. With the beautiful sunset, Pang Gang came to the stern of the ship and looked behind. One, two, three, four, five.
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**10. Thank God, all the ships were there and no one was lost.
The sergeants carried on these ships are Pang Gang's thorns in the side, and the loss of any one will make him die of pain.
Looking at the Ming Dynasty sailors who were busy following those Korean sailors, they were less impetuous and more calm and skillful than before. A smile appeared on Pang Gang's face. It seemed that only after strong winds and waves
Only those sailors will truly mature. However, my suffering today cannot be in vain. I will definitely ask those Tatars and North Korean leaders for more interest.