After struggling for a while, the river water has already reached the deck, and the warship is about to become silent. These fierce soldiers charging into the battle are about to feed the fish, shrimps, crabs and turtles in the Wusong River...
Zhang Liang's soul was almost frightened, and he was so furious that he didn't know what to do.
But Cheng Gongying had an idea and shouted: "Commander, plank, plank!"
He yelled, turned around and ran back to the cabin, carrying out two springboards used to set up on the trestle for loading and unloading goods and for people to get up and down. These things are made of wood, and the wood will always float on the water. As long as people lie on it,
Wouldn’t it never sink?
As long as you don't sink to the bottom of the river and drown, someone will eventually come to rescue you!
Zhang Liang was overjoyed. He took a piece of wood from Cheng Gongying's hand and hugged it tightly. Only then did his heart that was beating in the air finally settle down.
The power of example is infinite. When other soldiers saw it, they thought this was a good idea! Each boat had three or five yuan of this kind of springboard, and they were all plundered as soon as they were pulled out of the cabin.
The problem is here again!
Zhang Liang brought nearly five hundred soldiers with him on this trip. Each springboard can only carry two or three people. Where can there be so many springboards to save the lives of the soldiers? When people are cornered, infinite wisdom will always burst out.
Someone ran to the helm house that protruded above the deck, pulled out a horizontal knife and "dang, dang, dang, dang" and slashed randomly.
The others suddenly understood and followed suit, dismantling the rudder towers of several ships into pieces of wooden planks.
For a while, the sound of "dang-dang-dang-dang" logging could be heard on the river, which was quite spectacular.
Fang Jun was lame on one leg. He had been stabbed in the scuffle when he was assassinated that day. There was a huge gash on his thigh, and it took him a month to heal. However, he was happy to see Zhang Liang's upcoming embarrassment, so he ignored it.
Despite the dissuasion from his subordinates, he insisted on coming to watch the fun.
The warship arrived at the place guided by the soldiers who were cutting the ship. Fang Jun looked from a distance and saw nothing on the dark river. It was fine if he couldn't see it. The visibility was too low, but he didn't cry for help.
The sound, what's going on?
Is it possible that Zhang Liang has been idle these days and led his soldiers to practice water skills?
"Where's the boat?"
Fang Jun asked Xi Jun to buy it. He was responsible for this matter. He personally selected the soldiers who scuttled the ship. He also sneaked in and lowered and scuttled one of the ships.
"This... has probably sunk, right?"
It was still a bit far away and couldn't see clearly, but it was a bit abnormal to be so quiet. Xi Junmai scratched his head, he didn't know what was going on.
"No way? If those landlubbers fell into the water, they would scream and cry for father and mother. But listen, there is no voice calling for help? Hey... what is this clanging sound? Why does it sound like that?
It’s cutting wood…”
Fang Jun listened carefully, and a sound of "dang ding ding ding" came clearly.
"What's going on?"
Fang Jun was confused, and Liu Renyuan, Pei Xingjian, Xi Junmai, Xue Rengui and others on the boat were also puzzled. As for Su Dingfang and Liu Rengui, they felt that Fang Jun's move was simply a child's prank, and they felt it was embarrassing and decided not to get involved.
He... scoffed at Fang Jun's statement that "my pleasure is based on my opponent's pain" and said that was not the style of a gentleman.
Xue Rengui ordered the soldiers: "Quickly row the boat over."
Guessing is just a wild guess, it's better to get closer and see what this tinkling thing is doing.
Several warships suddenly accelerated and headed towards the water where the ships were being drilled.
When they got closer, the soldiers on the ship lit torches, and then used simple "searchlights" made of glass covers to reflect the light of the torches, illuminating the water area brightly.
The scene before his eyes almost made Fang Jun laugh out loud...
Most of the warships on the river have sunk below the surface of the water. Although they will not sink to the bottom of the river for a while, the warships capsized and the river water flooded the decks. The rudder tower has been completely dismantled, and there are floating objects everywhere on the river.
The soldiers lay on the wooden plank and paddled with both hands, hoping to reach the riverside.
There were too many soldiers, and even after the wheelhouse was dismantled, there were still many soldiers who had not been assigned a plank. In desperation, these soldiers cut down all the masts on the ship with their knives, and soaked them in the water while holding the masts. But the masts were cylindrical.
It was guaranteed to be unsinkable, but it would flip over immediately if one lay on it. The soldiers had no choice but to hold onto the mast tightly, with their entire bodies soaked in the river water.
Unfortunately for Zhang Liang, he happened to be not far from Fang Jun's boat. The prince was lying on a springboard with his butt sticking out, and kept yelling at the soldiers on the same springboard to paddle quickly.
, and he himself was really afraid of the water. There was no room for the soldiers to lie down on the springboard. They were all driven away and no one was paddling. As soon as he stood up and looked at the sparkling river in front of him, he felt dizzy. He had no choice but to just
To be able to pout like that...
Zhang Liang's official robe was particularly eye-catching, and everyone looked at him. Seeing the Duke's unique posture, they all laughed loudly.
Fang Jun was lame with one leg, leaning on the bow of the boat and teasing: "How late at night, the Duke of the State is still so interested in playing the elegant thing of hitting the water in the middle of the current and making the waves stop the flying boat?"
All the soldiers around him laughed. This prince was so wicked. He sent troops to scuttle someone's ship. He dragged his injured leg all night long to see how embarrassed he was. He just wanted to watch, but he also had to say a few words to someone else's embarrassment.
…
But having said that, it is precisely because of Fang Jun's character that he treats the soldiers under his opponent differently regardless of their status differences, which makes the navy soldiers very convinced. It is impossible for the navy to do this without looking at it.
It doesn't exist anywhere in the world to treat everyone equally regardless of background. However, Fang Jun can keep the capable ones at the top and the mediocre ones at the bottom. He will not entrust you with important tasks just because you have a strong background, nor will he give you a poor background.
And treat each other with contempt.
As long as you have the ability, you can get ahead.
The most obvious examples are Xue Rengui and Guo Daifeng.
Guo Daifeng's father was the protector of Anxi, the governor of Xizhou, and a dignified official. Fang Jun still expelled him when he made a mistake, without any mercy. Although Xue Rengui had a letter of recommendation from Zhang Shigui, Zhang Shigui was just
It's just a recommendation. In terms of status and background, Guo Daifeng is more than equal to Xue Rengui?
But Xue Rengui has the ability!
When the navy wiped out Gai Dahai in the first battle, Xue Rengui showed his great power, carrying his gun to Gai Dahai, and shocking the sea! He was directly promoted to captain, in charge of the first brigade, and had the same status as Xi Junmai, Liu Renyuan and others.
Xue Rengui's abilities are there, and he has always been a good person. Now he is a high-ranking general, and his status is increasing day by day. Even when Su Dingfang was formulating a strategy to destroy Gujiawu Fort, he would politely ask Xue Rengui's thoughts.
People like Guo Daifeng, who rely on their family background to dominate the Navy and earn meritorious deeds, are unlikely to stay in the Navy.
Zhang Liang, who was soaking in the water, first saw the misty silhouettes of boats in the distance, and felt a burst of joy. He was most afraid of water, and staying in the water for any longer felt as uncomfortable as a knife cutting his flesh.
When the ship arrived, Zhang Liang was completely desperate.
At this moment, he wished he could stay in the water for a year and a half without seeing Fang Jun's face full of sarcasm...
Zhang Liang was ashamed and angry, and wanted to stand up to improve his morale, but as soon as he straightened up, the springboard under his feet shook. He turned pale with fright, and immediately squatted down again, maintaining the posture of sticking his butt out.
Hearing the ridicule coming from his ears, he felt a bright light shining on him. At this moment, Zhang Liang was really ashamed and angry. He wanted to draw his sword and fight to the death with Fang Jun!
He became angry and shouted: "Fang Jun, you bastard, you dare to scuttle my commander's warship at night. Do you want to murder the prince of the dynasty? What's the point of such a sneaky and despicable conspiracy?
Promise? If you are capable, fight me openly and openly. Whoever is afraid of death will be the grandson!"
Fang Jun chuckled and said, "We are familiar with each other. If you dare to talk nonsense and frame up again, believe it or not, I will put you in prison first, and then report you in front of His Majesty? I am confused, who gave you the courage to dare?"
Are you talking to me like this? Where is your education? Where is your politeness?"
Zhang Liang was so angry that he went crazy!
If it wasn't you who scuttled the warship, who else could have done it?
Especially Fang Jun's sinister tone made Zhang Liang even more angry. He stood on the springboard, pointed at Fang Jun and shouted: "If you are a man, don't show off your words and humiliate others. Do you dare to fight with me?"
Three hundred rounds?”
He had to be tough. He was ridiculed and ridiculed by Fang Jun like a clown. He was humiliated. If he couldn't say a few heroic words, how could he lead the team in the future? The prestige of the coach is the cohesion of the team. Without cohesion, people's hearts will be broken.
Once the people's hearts are dispersed, it will be difficult to lead the team...
Fang Jun couldn't help laughing when he heard Zhang Liang's words, remembering a joke from his previous life.
So he smiled and said to Zhang Liang: "I don't dare, I just beep, what can you do?"