Putting aside those miscellaneous thoughts, Su Dingfang suddenly felt relieved and turned his attention to the upcoming naval battle.
"Why didn't the chief steward allow Hussein to board the ship?" Su Dingfang was puzzled by this.
It is said that this time they went to sea to exterminate pirates, they were nominally entrusted by Hussein. After all, they received generous rewards and even ocean charts that were as valuable as treasures! However, when the army went to sea, they left their employer on a cargo ship.
If you follow the fleet at the end, you can only capture the pirates in the navy
He could not be allowed to go ashore until he reached his den to search and rescue his nephew and clan members. This was a bit disrespectful.
Fang Jun sat on the chair in the cabin, poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and said: "Because we will be experimenting with the latest weapons in this battle, and we have to constantly test the effects according to the situation on the battlefield.
, we cannot let those barbarians know our secrets."
Su Dingfang suddenly said: "Artillery? Please forgive me for my shallow knowledge. Can the artillery really become a weapon in naval warfare as the chief executive said?"
For these days, Su Dingfang has been leading the navy to practice in batches at sea. Although he knew that Fang Jun had created a new type of firearm called "artillery" in the manufacturing bureau, he was completely confused about what it was.
Fang Jun said proudly: "It's more than just a naval battle? With this thing, future wars will completely change their shape. Even an unparalleled military genius like Wei Gong will have to change his past strategies and strategies in his military books!"
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Although there is only one word difference between cold weapons and hot weapons, in terms of the form of war, it is an earth-shaking change! In the era of cold weapons, even the most disparate strength comparison between cavalry and infantry has a mortality rate of only two
If 20% of the army is killed, the number of wounded will often reach four cities or more. Even the most elite troops will collapse in the face of such a casualty rate!
Phrases such as "the whole army was exhausted" that appear frequently in history books are either deliberately exaggerated to highlight its merits, or they mean that only the dead and injured were captured, and the entire army's organization has completely disappeared.
It is almost impossible to completely annihilate an army.
Of course, killing hundreds of thousands of prisoners at once like Bai Qi doesn't count...
But in the era of hot weapons, nothing is impossible!
What does hundreds of thousands of casualties in a battle count?
How many times has an army of tens of thousands been wiped out?
The day thermal weapons appear, human life will become just a cold number...
Naval battles in the era of cold weapons were nothing more than covering up with bows and arrows, close collisions, and then taking sides. But in the era of hot weapons? With a cannon blast from a distance, a warship fell silent immediately, and all the soldiers on board were buried in the belly of the fish.
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There is no upper limit to the scale of war.
No matter how strong a battleship is, it cannot withstand a few small torpedoes...
Su Dingfang was so shocked by Fang Jun's words that his eyes almost popped out of his head. He wanted to refute, so he opened his mouth. After all, he was concerned about his face and did not say any unpleasant words.
Wei Gong Li Jing was not only Su Dingfang's commander, nor his teacher, but also the military god he admired most in his life!
Li Jingzhi has already reached a state of perfection in the use of military force. Victory with less and more is simply a matter of course. Surprise, magic soldiers descending from the sky, and annihilation of the enemy invisible are the most basic pursuits!
And who is Fang Jun?
In addition to being an expert at making money, this guy knows nothing about fighting!
Su Dingfang dared to say without pride that if he and Fang Jun were given the same troops to fight on the battlefield, he could absolutely torture this playboy to death!
How dare you talk about Duke Wei's military skills?
Su Dingfang rolled his eyes and decided to ignore Fang Jun's arrogance, pretending that he had just heard a joke that wasn't really funny...
*****
Fire Cay Island is ranked among the best among the Hai Zhongzhou Islands. This island occupies a very large area, with mountains, rivers, ports and fresh water, and naturally has a large population.
And the name "Green Skin Jiao" is even more famous among the bandits in the East China Sea!
Fire Cay Island is peaceful and quiet in the early morning.
The sea breeze blew the waves, making a rustling sound. The sun rose in the east, and the golden light still shone on the sea surface, as if ten thousand golden snakes were twisting and squirming. The gentle waves licked the bottom of the ship in the harbor, causing the ship to shake slightly.
When a huge fleet appeared on the horizon, the piercing sound of horns instantly sounded in the harbor, shattering the tranquility.
Countless muscular men with disheveled clothes and even bare feet ran out of the houses on the island and flocked to the warships in the harbor. The steps were set up on the trestle, and the pirates jumped on board with agility.
After searching for weapons, hoisting sails and winching anchors, countless warships slowly turned around and sailed out of the harbor like a school of fish, rushing towards the imperial navy that was attacking from afar.
The pirates on the deck drew out their swords, held spears in their hands, and strung their crossbows. Hammers with iron chains were hung on the shooting poles on both sides of the ship. They bared their teeth and claws at the angle of the bow, and everyone was sharp with their swords and guns.
A hero who has been fighting at sea for many years.
The navy fleet charged towards the distance with murderous intent.
"Green-skinned Jiao" Jiao Shixun looked at such a lineup and was filled with pride and ambition! Apart from Zhang Tiecheng's fleet, the largest pirate group on the East China Sea, who else could be his opponent to Jiao Shixun?
Imperial navy?
hehe……
Jiao Shixun had a proud smile on his lips, standing proudly on the bow of the ship, his heart filled with disdain. No matter how heroic Fang Jun was, it was impossible to build an invincible navy in this short period of time.
The navy is different from the infantry, but slightly similar to the cavalry, that is, the quality requirements for the soldiers themselves are too high! An excellent fisherman can sail his own boat to the sea, but it definitely does not mean that he can become an excellent navy!
Could it be that Fang Jun regards himself as a little shrimp like Gai Dahai who makes small fuss?
Then let me show you what it is like to be a pirate who roams the oceans without restraint!
????Countless warships raced forward on the sea. The minions on the pirate ship were as courageous as their bandit leader Jiao Shixun, and were not worried about the upcoming battle. In their view, there was no need to fight with the imperial navy.
How much effort was expended? On our side were strong men who roamed the sea killing and looting almost every day. On the other side of the Navy were improvised soldiers. Once the two fleets engaged each other and engaged in battle, they would be in their own backyard.
What's the difference between catching a chicken and killing it and eating the meat?
The only thing that makes the pirates a little depressed is that the imperial navy does not carry a large amount of money and goods, nor does it have young ladies. Even if they kill all the navy, they will rob them.
It is impossible to allocate a ship to the minions.
No motivation...
The two fleets were heading toward each other like arrows, getting closer and closer.
Jiao Shixun's ship was at the forefront. He had excellent eyesight. He looked at the four warships heading towards them from a distance and looked a little strange.
The sails were very big and white, and they swelled with the wind, but the hull was narrow and slender. Jiao Shixun was beating a drum in his heart - these ships were really going too fast!
The slender hull cut through the waves on the sea, really flying like an arrow from the string, and its speed was no less than that of a galloping horse on land!
However, Jiao Shixun was only shocked by the speed of the opponent's ships, but he was full of confidence in the battle that was about to begin.
My own warship has four masts and eight oars on each side. The soldiers rock the oars and the sails catch the wind, making it extremely fast. Moreover, the hull is strong, heavy and durable. It can shoot arrows from far away, hit angles and hit the pole when close.
After beating them, they engaged the enemy in a battle. Facing a group of improvised civilians, his bandits were naturally defeated in one blow.
Is this Fang Jun stupid?
Do you really think that you are Gai Dahai’s unworthy commodity and want to win again?
How naive...
The two fleets approached quickly.
Jiao Shixun ordered the flag bearers on the ship to raise the flag and the minions on each ship to prepare.
The war is about to break out!
However, the next moment, an incredible scene appeared in front of Jiao Shixun.
I saw the four fastest boats among the navy suddenly drawing an arc on the sea, and the white water at the stern of the boats showed a semicircular trajectory, with their sides facing towards me.
Then, a dull thunder exploded in my ears.
The fires on the four enemy ships disappeared briefly, followed by puffs of black smoke.
Jiao Shixun couldn't believe it. The enemy ship was on fire?