Chapter Five Hundred and Seventieth [Fraud] (Part 2)
Hu Xiaotian also deeply agreed with Yu Tianxing's words. People will definitely choose to bow their heads in the face of reality. Although Ma Xingkong is just a water thief, he is not a fool. If he insists on fighting without any guarantee of victory, he can only win.
The brothers and family members of the entire Blackwater Village were buried, and the most realistic choice before them was to surrender. Hu Xiaotian did not want to drive away these water thieves, his purpose was to capture Bixin Mountain.
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said, "Okay, let's wait a few more hours."
Yu Tianxing said with confidence: "Waiting a few more hours will be enough for the trees to dry, which will facilitate rocket attacks. If they persist, then we will launch another offensive. There are many pines and cypresses on the west and north slopes of Bixin Mountain, which are extremely flammable."
, we can concentrate our firepower to attack there. The northwest wind is blowing today. When the moist pines and cypresses are ignited, a lot of thick smoke will inevitably be generated. Even if we don't attack it, they can't stand the smoke and fire. Bixin Mountain can't stand it.
The attack will defeat itself."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "The military advisor really planned the strategy and mastered all the details."
When Yu Tianxing heard that Hu Xiaotian praised him so highly in public, he couldn't help but show a look of pride on his face, but he still said humbly: "The master is the one who plans the strategy, and the subordinates cannot bear these four words."
At dusk that day, the southern water gate of Heishui Village in Bixin Mountain opened. This water gate was the main entrance, and a large ship slowly sailed out. This was one of the few warships left in Bixin Mountain, and it was usually used by the big bosses.
Used in the air, the white flag fluttered on the warship.
When all the soldiers on Hu Xiaotian's side saw the other side's warship raising a white flag, they all knew that Blackwater Stronghold was definitely going to surrender this time. Everyone cheered in unison. Although everyone was in high spirits, it would be best to avoid a bloody battle.
, taking Blackwater Stronghold without spending a single soldier is the most ideal result.
There was also a smile on Hu Xiaotian's lips. They had made sufficient preparations for the expedition to Bixin Mountain. It could be said that they were sure of winning this battle. Ma Xingkong's final decision to surrender was also a wise move. With the strength of both sides
In a situation of great disparity, stubborn resistance can only cause greater casualties.
However, Hu Xiaotian was not dazzled by the upcoming victory. He whispered to everyone: "Beware of fraud, it is better to be cautious!"
At this time, Xiong Tianba came to report happily: "My lord, the one who came to surrender is Ma Xingkong, the leader of the water thieves. You must be right." This guy felt a little regretful in his heart. He originally expected to kill everyone, but from the situation in front of him,
It seems like there is no chance.
Hu Xiaotian and Yu Tianxing looked at each other, with relief in their eyes. It seemed unmistakable. Since Ma Xingkong came to surrender in person, he showed his sincerity, otherwise he would have no reason to take risks alone.
Yu Tianxing ordered them to take Ma Xingkong onto the ship.
Not long after, Ma Xingkong and more than a dozen of his leaders boarded the main ship where Hu Xiaotian was. Xiong Tianba led Ma Xingkong to Hu Xiaotian. Ma Xingkong said respectfully: "Common man Ma Xingkong comes to see Mr. Hu."
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Hu Xiaotian looked at Ma Xingkong in front of him and saw that he was in his forties, with a tall build and a rugged appearance. Years of exposure to wind and sun had darkened his skin. Although he came to surrender, his expression was...
Still neither humble nor arrogant. His eyes were unruly, revealing a reckless and domineering air.
Hu Xiaotian nodded to him and said: "Hello Master Ma! I wonder what the Master has to do with his visit this time?"
Ma Xingkong sighed and said: "Mr. Hu's conditions are already known to Ma. Ma agreed to leave with his brothers and dedicate Bixin Mountain to Master Hu. I only ask Master Hu not to embarrass my brothers. Bixin
There are many old, weak, women and children on the mountain. Please Sir Hu, please let them live."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Since the leader of the village agrees to my conditions, I can guarantee the safety of these people under your command. As for your family members, we will not embarrass them. We will provide ships for them immediately after we take over Bixin Mountain.
Leave."
Ma Xingkong seemed quite satisfied with Hu Xiaotian's answer and said respectfully: "Master Hu, I will order them to open all the water gates and welcome the army into the harbor!"
Yu Tianxing said: "Is the leader of the village still ready to go back?"
Ma Xingkong smiled calmly and said: "This should be Military Advisor Yu. It seems that he is not at ease with Ma. Anyway, Ma will stay here and wait until the army takes over Bixin Mountain before leaving. Mr. Hu, I hope you will
Compliance with commitments."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Definitely!"
On top of the arrow tower of Heishui Village, Ma Zhongtian, the master of the young village, and Wang Boxi, the military advisor, stood side by side. When Ma Zhongtian saw his father boarding the opponent's main ship, he pursed his lips tightly and grasped the railing with both hands.
The emotion was extremely excited.
Seeing his expression, Wang Boxi couldn't help but sigh and said: "Young village master, please don't let down the village master's expectations."
Ma Zhongtian nodded and said: "Instead of dying on your knees, it is better to risk your life and give it a try! Li Degang!"
"Here!" Li Degang, the leader of the Water Ghost Team, appeared behind Ma Zhongtian.
Ma Zhongtian said: "You lead 800 elite members of the Water Ghost Team and dive into the water from the west gate. When they come to take over the water village, there will definitely be many warships staying in the waters outside. You will work in groups of twenty, for a total of forty groups.
Take advantage of the darkness to dig through the bottom of the ship, and you can only succeed and not fail!"
"yes!"
After Li Degang left, Ma Zhongtian and Wang Boxi came to the temporary command post in the inner port of the water village. All the young commanders of the black water village were waiting there. When they saw Ma Zhongtian coming in, everyone stood up and said respectfully.
: "Young village master!"
Ma Zhongtian nodded and came to the square table. A topographic map of the water village had been unfolded on the table. Ma Zhongtian said: "Brothers, our Blackwater Village has reached the point of life and death. Hu Xiaotian led twenty warships.
Fifteen thousand elite naval troops came to the city, and they came with the ambition to seize Bixin Mountain. They agreed to surrender and let us have a way out, but we lost Bixin Mountain, and there was no place to stay in the vast clouds.
, it’s a dead end for those of us who make a living on the water, so we have no choice.”
One person said: "But the boss has decided to surrender!"
Ma Zhongtian looked coldly at the speaker, who was so frightened that he hurriedly lowered his head.
Ma Zhongtian said: "No one knows my father better than me. He would rather bend than bend in his life. Even if he dies standing, he would rather live on his knees. The reason why he took the initiative to sacrifice the white flag and enter the enemy camp personally was to confuse the enemy general.
Otherwise, how can we win their trust?" He looked towards Uncle Wang happily.
Wang Boxi nodded and said with excitement: "The reason the master took the risk alone is for us brothers! In the previous incident of responding to Jiang Zhengyang, we lost most of the warships, and now all the ones left on the island are
The vulnerable boat was unable to compete with the officers and soldiers. If they launched a long-range attack and used rockets, there would be many pines and cypresses in the northwest of Bixin Mountain, which would catch fire. Moreover, the wind direction for the past two days has been northwest. Once it catches fire,
The fire will soon spread in Bixin Mountain. When it clears up after the rain, there will be a lot of smoke, and it will soon cover Bixin Mountain under the northwest wind."
Ma Zhongtian said: "If we attack from a distance, we can only be beaten passively. Since we have lost the advantage of the boat, we can only use our strengths and avoid our weaknesses and bring them in to fight!"
All the commanders present looked at Ma Zhongtian and said in unison: "Young Village Master, we all obey your command. Even if we risk our lives, we will fight to the death to save Blackwater Village."
Ma Zhongtian nodded happily and said: "Although the officers and soldiers are coming fiercely, they don't understand the internal structure of Heishui Village. As long as they dare to go deep into the water village, we will have a chance to win." His
Pointing at the terrain map: "Although the waterway leading to the inner harbor can allow their warships to pass, there are hidden gates below the waterway. As long as they enter the water village, we can render their warships ineffective. Zhou Sheng, you lead a group of
Thousands of people are lying in ambush at Mingjingpo. Once the official ships enter the water village, you will activate the mechanism and launch an attack from the hillside to the waterway with rolling logs and stones, striving to cause maximum losses to the opponent's fleet."
"yes!"
"Fang Guangping, prepare at the Evil Retribution Pond. Once the enemy discovers that we are attacking them, they will forcefully disembark and land. Before they disembark, open the Evil Retribution Pond and release the piranhas. As long as they dare to enter the waterway, they will be killed.
corpse!"
"yes!"
"Jiang Xiuzheng!"
"exist!"
"You lead five thousand brothers, blend in with the old, weak, women and children, use them as cover, and fight the opponent head-on!"
"yes!"
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All the waterway gates of Heishui Village have been opened. Hu Xiaotian looked at the white flags waving everywhere in the water village, and he had some doubts in his heart for some reason. This victory came too easily, and he even doubted whether there was fraud in it.
He called Yu Tianxing aside and whispered: "Military advisor, I don't know why, but I always feel that things are going too smoothly. Is this Ma Xingkong a fraud?"
Yu Tianxing smiled and said: "He shouldn't be joking with his life, and he has opened all the gates of the water village. We only need to control the gates of the water village first, and then send people to take over the arrow tower of the water village. That's it.
I’m not afraid of them doing anything.”
Hu Xiaotian said: "You still need to be cautious in everything."
At this time, a white light swooped down from the sky and landed at the stern of the ship. It was Xia Changming who went to spy on Bixin Mountain and returned. Hu Xiaotian said: "Changming, you came just in time, how is the situation?"
Xia Changming said: "There is nothing unusual in Blackwater Village for the time being. The water thieves have begun to gather in open areas and actively discard their weapons. It seems that they are ready to surrender."
Yu Tianxing said: "They are wise! Congratulations, lord!"
Hu Xiaotian looked at the sky in the distance. It should be two hours before dark.
Yu Tianxing said: "Please give me the order, my lord!"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Leave everything to the military advisor!" Don't be suspicious of people when you employ people. Since you have appointed Yu Tianxing as your military advisor, you must show your trust in him at the critical moment. (To be continued...)
