Yang Yuanqing and Chang Fanqi stood side by side on the bow of the ship. Through feedback from the soldiers on the lookout, they issued timely orders. Before reaching the waterway, the hull must turn slightly to the right to avoid the canine-like tip of the reef. Yang Yuanqing stretched out his arm and the crew
They adjusted their direction at any time according to his gestures.
The bottom of the boat trembled slightly. Yang Yuanqing immediately judged that this was because the hull was too heavy and the draft was too deep, and it had already touched the top of the waterway. Chang Fanqi also heard the sound of the bottom of the boat colliding with the rocks. He jumped up suddenly.
The scratching sound continued, and now they had reached the stern of the ship. Yang Yuanqing began to order the crew to throw some food into the sea, but the situation still could not be improved. They had to retain the necessary food and fresh water.
Chang Fanqi said loudly: "Abandon Hongtian Lei" This is a difficult and helpless decision. If they don't reduce the weight of the hull as soon as possible, their warship may be stranded at the entrance of the lagoon at any time. What's even more terrifying is the reef.
The tight rudder may be broken at any time.
After entering the waterway, the waves significantly decreased, but the dangerous atmosphere became stronger. The crew members responsible for monitoring the water depth kept reporting frightening numbers. After the main ship threw away the six thunder mines,
The draft of the ship finally improved significantly. Yang Yuanqing ordered the warships in the rear to reduce the load as much as possible and enter the lagoon carefully. When all the warships entered the lagoon, after counting, it was found that there were only fourteen warships left, and Hong Tianlei suffered heavy losses.
, there are only fifteen of the fifty thunders left, but in this harsh climate, saving the lives of the ship and crew is the most important thing.
The calm waters in the lagoon were completely different from the world outside the reef. The soldiers could still clearly hear the sound of huge waves crashing on the rocks. Thinking of the experience of trudging forward in the storm just now, each of them was frightened.
Xia Changming landed on the deck of the main ship. Chang Fanqi and Yang Yuanqing hurriedly greeted him. Yang Yuanqing asked with concern: "How is the situation, my lord?"
Xia Changming did not mention the dangerous experience to them, and whispered: "We have landed safely on Python Island, but this hurricane is likely to greatly delay our attack."
Yang Yuanqing sighed sadly: "The weather is unpredictable. I didn't expect that a hurricane would suddenly blow from the sea. This hurricane has already caused us to lose six warships and thirty-five thunders." The war has not officially started yet.
With such a huge loss already, Yang Yuanqing was inevitably depressed.
Chang Fanqi felt bad. But it was useless to be depressed now that things had come to this. He looked up at the sky where it was raining non-stop and said in a deep voice, "I don't know how long this storm will last."
Xia Changming said: "Maybe overnight, maybe for several days. At present, we have no other choice. The Lord should have guessed our situation, and I believe he will be prepared for contingency."
This storm has completely disoriented Hu Xiaotian. After resting in a sheltered place for a while, he decided to find a place to stay first. I don’t know how long this storm will last. If the hurricane continues tomorrow, it is estimated that his fleet will
It is difficult to advance to Python Island as planned.
There was still a light on in the distance. Hu Xiaotian followed the light and walked forward. Fortunately, no pirates came out to patrol in such bad weather. Even the pirates in the watchtower took shelter from the wind.
When I came to the place where the lights were on, I saw that it was a warehouse. Hundreds of men were carrying goods inside, and a few big men were giving instructions. However, it was because the hurricane opened the roof and heavy rain poured in through the gap.
, so people were urgently summoned to move the goods and move the goods soaked in water to a dry place.
One of them cursed: "Damn, I really don't know where I got you trash, haven't you even eaten? If you want to join us on Mangjiao Island, you have to behave well. Why haven't those recruits from the third battalion arrived yet?" they said in their mouths
The new recruits were prisoners captured while robbing passing merchant ships, and many of them took the initiative to join their camp in order to save their lives. After screening, the pirates selected some of them for training to supplement their own team.
Hu Xiaotian heard some movement in the distance. A group of people were walking towards this direction despite the heavy rain and heavy rain. Their formation was blown away by the wind. They formed a long team in twos and threes. One look at this formation showed that it was not a regular army.
Hu Xiaotian took advantage of the group's unpreparedness, followed the group, and got in.
Arriving in front of the warehouse door, I heard a hoarse voice cursing: "A bunch of lazy people. Why did you arrive so late?" There was a crack of a whip in front, but it was the foreman who raised his whip and hit one of them hard.
The man's body was beaten to pieces, and he grunted in pain, but he didn't dare to say a word of anger, and hurried forward with his head hanging down.
Hu Xiaotian secretly thought, if you dare to give me a whip, I will crush your throat. Seeing the supervisor on the side raising his foot and kicking his ass, a man can bend and stretch. Although Hu Xiaotian wanted to kill this guy in his heart, he still pretended on the surface.
Frightened, De Cheng quickly followed in, followed the others to the place where the rain was leaking, and moved the goods to a safe place.
Pirates are also divided into three, six, and nine grades. Of course, this kind of heavy work is done by newcomers who have just joined this camp. Except for Hu Xiaotian, a guy who got into it, most of the others are forced to endure humiliation in order to save their lives.
The prisoners who took refuge in the pirates, even though they were mistreated by these overseers, they dared to get angry but did not dare to speak out.
Hu Xiaotian's original plan was to land on top of the prison, but he didn't expect that he was attacked by a strange bird before he landed. He almost fell from a height of two hundred feet, and it took a lot of effort to land safely.
After missing the planned landing point and accidentally catching up with this rare hurricane, Hu Xiaotian had to temporarily give up his planned plan and sneak into the enemy first.
While they were busy moving the goods, the roof of the warehouse was once again torn open by a huge crack. The strong wind howled and brought raindrops the size of soybeans pouring down from the gap. The progress of the transportation was obviously affected. Several people
All the supervisors took shelter from the rain, leaving only Hu Xiaotian and his gang of coolies to suffer.
Hu Xiaotian did not feel it was hard. This guy successfully broke into the enemy camp. Because everyone came from different places, no one doubted him. Hu Xiaotian and a young and strong man were organized into a group and moved
While lifting the cargo box, Hu Xiaotian took the initiative to strike up a conversation and said, "This brother, what is your surname?"
The man looked around cautiously and made sure that no one was paying attention to them before he lowered his voice and said, "My name is Wang Sanxi. I am from Dakang Haizhou. I was robbed at sea with a merchant ship, so I became like this."
Hu Xiaotian said: "What a coincidence, I am also from Dakang."
Wang Sanxi said in surprise: "Really?" Then he said with confusion on his face: "I remember that there are no other Kang people in our third camp?"
Hu Xiaotian whispered: "I am not the third battalion."
Wang San said happily: "You must be from the Second Battalion."
Hu Xiaotian nodded, and the two put the cargo box down. At this time, a miserable howl suddenly came from the distance, but a box of goods accidentally fell from a high place and hit a middle-aged man on the head.
He smashed the man's brains to pieces and died on the spot.
Everyone hurriedly gathered around, and a supervisor rushed out and cursed: "What are you looking at? You're such an idiot, you can't do such a simple job well." He pointed at Hu Xiaotian and Wang Sanxi and said: "You two, come here and put them together."
The body was carried out and sent to Feiyu Cave.
Hu Xiaotian didn't know where Feiyu Cave was, so he didn't respond in time. Wang Sanxi didn't move when he saw him, and he didn't move either. The supervisor cursed: "Are you deaf? What about you, that black boy, are you deaf?"
Only then did Hu Xiaotian realize that Black Boy was calling him. It seemed that the sea breeze and sunshine in the past few days had turned his skin dark enough, so he hurried forward. He and Wang Sanxi set up the body and walked outside.
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When they came outside, they immediately felt the powerful force of the storm again. Wang Sanxi must have gone to Feiyu Cave more than once. He led the way in front of him and took Hu Xiaotian outside. The two of them carried the body and headed against the wind.
Walking to Feiyu Cave, Hu Xiaotian learned from Wang Sanxi that Feiyu Cave was a cave with a strange structure on the island. The water system in the cave was directly connected to the sea outside. Usually, the prisoners on the island would be thrown below after death.
sea feeding sharks.
When they came outside the fish cave, they saw dim lights on inside. Wang Sanxi whispered: "Remember, don't talk too much when you get there. Mr. Luo Wu lives there."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Which Luo Wuye?" He thought to himself, could it be Luo Qianfu who went to Dongliang County as an envoy? This is not good. He has met him before, and he is not disguised now. If
If you meet Luo Qianfu, won't you be recognized by him?
Wang San said happily: "That's our fifth master, Luo Qianfu, Luo Fifth Master."
Hu Xiaotian heard that it was indeed him, so he started to change his appearance in Moyun Xuan Gong. He still learned this skill from Wu Wu. He also learned how to change the muscles and bones. By changing the muscles and bones, he can change his body and control it by changing his appearance.
Facial muscles change the appearance of contours.
Wang Sanxi walked in front with his back to Hu Xiaotian, so he did not see the change in his companion. In fact, even if he saw it, he would not have thought why Hu Xiaotian's appearance had changed so much in an instant.
The two walked into Feiyu Cave. Hu Xiaotian silently prayed that he would not meet Luo Qianfu. He lowered his head and asked: "Brother Wang, how far is it?"
Wang Sanxi turned around, while Hu Xiaotian drooped his head. Because the light was dim, Wang Sanxi could not clearly see the change in Hu Xiaotian's face, and whispered: "Front, we are almost there."
Hu Xiaotian had already heard the sound of waves crashing against the rock wall, and guessed that there must be water here connected to the outside world. As they gradually approached the place where the body was thrown, Hu Xiaotian noticed the sound of footsteps approaching in the distance, and he suddenly felt something in his heart.
Warning, as expected, I soon heard a familiar voice shouting: "You guys stop" To be continued
