lazy tang

Chapter 626 The Center Blossoms

The waves beat against the side of the ship wave after wave, Yun Hao listened to the report of the majestic sea while listening to the waves rising and falling.

"They said that Zhang Zhongjian's lair was in a place called Penghu, and he also built a port called Luermen. Although he lost a lot of manpower today, he still has more than 2 people and no less than [-] warships." Xiong Kuo As Hai said, Liu Rengui marked it on the chart.

The charts in the Tang Dynasty were very irregular. It can be said that before Yunhao went to sea, there was no such thing as a chart.They all rely on the experience of old fishermen or old captains.

During these years in Liaodong, Li Wenzhong basically marked some of the charts of the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea.But the nautical charts of the East China Sea and South China Sea are still blank.The shape of Yizhou and places like Penghu were filled in by Yunhao.But Yunhao is not a navigator, nor a geographer after all.The marks are all approximate locations. As for the reefs and shoals, it can only depend on old fishermen and luck.

"Luermen's hydrology is complicated, it's easy for us to get in but it's hard to get out." Yun Hao said helplessly looking at the three flat and four uneven charts.In fact, because the draft is too deep, Yunhao has been sailing far from land or islands.

"We don't have many small boats, and the confession says that Luermen has fresh water. Even if we want to be trapped, we can't trap them to death. What's more, we only have these two boats. It's not easy to block the vast sea!" Sea chart, Li Wenzhong said helplessly.

"Master! This subordinate thinks there is a fraud in it!" Liu Rengui looked at the chart and said suddenly.

"You don't have the right to speak here!" Li Wenzhong glared at Liu Rengui, fearing that he would say something inappropriate and cause Yunhao's dissatisfaction.

"Let him talk!" Yun Hao didn't have the temper of other old coaches. If Liu Rengui talked like this under Li Jing or Li Ji's account without questioning, he would be pushed out and beheaded without talking nonsense.

"Marshal! There are many islands and reefs around Luermen. The water in such places is generally relatively shallow. Our big ship can only enter when the tide is high. If we can't get out in time before the tide ebbs, It is very likely that we will be stranded in a place like Luermen. The pirates’ ships are generally about ten feet long, and their draft is much shallower than ours. Once we are stranded and unable to move, they can sail freely. We will Become a target, although our boat is not afraid of jumping gang.

But they can organize a fireboat attack, or send water ghosts to sneak into the water and scuttle our warship...! "Liu Rengui didn't go on, but everyone was shocked. If that happened, it would be really ineffective every day. It seems that there is a big problem with the big boat.

"What Liu Rengui said is good!" Yun Hao glanced at Li Wenzhong. He had experienced at sea for several years, but his mind was still thinking on land.This Liu Rengui is very good, with a lively mind and diligent eyes.After several years of experience, I am afraid that he is also a generation of famous sea generals.

"It's all taught by the commander in chief. I have been with the commander-in-chief these days, and I have also got some aura from the commander-in-chief!" Li Wenzhong hurriedly answered with a bow.

He wasn't afraid that Liu Rengui would take his place, he had earned enough official positions and wealth and achievements in the sea over the years.It's time to go back to Chang'an and find a job in an idle yamen.The title of a Marquis is already firmly on his head.Judging by what His Majesty means, Feng Guogong is just a dream.It's better to be president and enjoy the rest of your life.The days of bumpy seas are long gone.The children on the Loess Plateau are always floating on the sea for nothing.

Li Wenzhong is definitely a good material for an official if he wears thousands of clothes and flatters but doesn't wear clothes.Yun Hao smiled and nodded as acquiescence, and said to Liu Rengui: "Tell me, what should we do now?"

"The humble officer believes that it is not appropriate to attack now. Instead, it should be delayed! Now Zhang Zhongjian is far more uncomfortable than us, and the boat is not as fast as ours. He will definitely be caught up if he escapes. We block the sea. Just don't let him have a chance to escape! The confession said they There are more than 2 people, although there is fresh water on the island. There is no problem with drinking water, but the island cannot grow land. Even if it is cultivated, it will not be harvested immediately, nor can it be eaten by tens of thousands of people." Liu Rengui looked at the sea Figure said.

"You're right, this is indeed our best choice. But we can't do this!" Yun Hao glanced at Liu Rengui.

Everyone didn't understand, because what Liu Rengui said was indeed the best choice, why not follow Liu Rengui's strategy?

"In addition to the tens of thousands of pirates on the island, there are also tens of thousands of people they plundered from Quanzhou. Although I don't know the exact number, the number is at least [-]. Guess what the pirates will eat when they have nothing to eat? "Yun Hao said looking at the sea outside the porthole.

"They will eat...!" Wang Zhe gasped.

Cannibalism has never happened on the grassland.There is a white hair wind in winter, and there is nothing to eat in spring.Killing those slaves to eat meat is commonplace!Wang Zhe does not believe that pirates at sea are more civilized than those barbarians on the grassland.Once the trapped have no food to eat, they will definitely eat people.

"That's right! They will eat all the men and women they took away, so Liu Rengui's strategy is the most beneficial to us, but we can't do it. Once we do this, we will be eternal sinners who caused this tragedy." Yun Hao His fingers tapped on the table, as if they were tapping on everyone's hearts.Ask yourself if something like this is really going to happen.Can their conscience survive?That's tens of thousands of human lives, not tens of thousands of salted fish.

"What does the handsome mean...!" Li Wenzhong asked tentatively.Among the people in the room, only he dared to ask.

"Let's rush in, the center will bloom." Yun Hao slammed his fist on the table, shaking the teacups on the table.

"Blooming in the center? No! Commander is the future of our Datang Navy, and you must not risk your life. This trip, let the subordinates go. Liu Rengui has also experienced well these days, so let him command the Zhenhai. Commander Just go ashore and wait with the Duke of Yue. The last general will give Zhang Zhongjian’s head back to the commander.” Li Wenzhong was so frightened that he lost his wits.Yunhao's idea is to go all out, not to be afraid.But I'm afraid that after working hard, no one will take care of me at home.

Although Yun Hao's force value in killing the enemy is not as good as that of ordinary soldiers, but he is good at commanding.As long as he strategizes, he will never lose a battle. This is a fact recognized by officers and soldiers.But Yunhao's soldiers can fight, not all because Yunhao can command.You know, no matter how good the command is, it is still a war, and it will kill people.

These soldiers are not afraid of death in battle, and the most important reason is that they are guaranteed.No matter who is buried after death, someone will take care of the family.The imperial court issued a pension, and the Navy will also provide another pension.If you are disabled, the imperial court and navy will support you for the rest of your life.Yunhao's greatest skill is actually not fighting, but management.

Now, the entire Navy's cash cow.Li Wenzhong's biggest backer in the imperial court is going to the center of Luermen to bloom.Li Wenzhong felt that his head was about to explode, and Li Jing had to tear him to pieces without Yun Hao protecting him.

"Yeah, Commander, you don't have to risk yourself in this kind of thing. Just let Li Wenzhong and the others go, and they will definitely fight the battle well." Wang Zhe also said nervously.

Yun Hao remained silent, and no one in the room spoke.

After a long time, Liu Rengui said: "Commander! After Yue Gong's men arrive, let's attack Luermen together. Yue Gong's boat is much smaller than ours, so it should not run aground. With their wings, Take a bigger grip."

"Yes! Marshal, let's wait until Duke Yue arrives. Let's attack together, so that even if we run aground, Duke Yue will protect us." Li Wenzhong's eyes lit up immediately, wishing he could hold Liu Rengui in his arms and kiss him.

It stands to reason that Quanzhou is Feng An's defense zone, and there is no reason to be a turtle when something like this happens.But although Feng An has lived in Lingnan for generations, he is not familiar with naval battles.The total number of warships under his command is less than a hundred.There is simply no strength to fight against such a huge pirate at sea!
This time Li Er's will is to let Yun Hao command the Datang Navy, that is to say, Feng An's ship is theoretically under Yun Hao's control.But this is only in theory, even Li Er has nothing to do with Feng An, only rewards to appease him.What did Yun Hao use to make this rebellious Duke of Yue send troops?
Yun Hao shook his head helplessly, it was not easy for Feng Ang to send troops.To put it bluntly, Feng An was still a warlord in Lingnan.The most important thing for a warlord is the army under his command.This is the capital to guarantee his rich life, even his life.Once this capital disappeared, his life would soon come to an end.Yun Hao, who is well aware of the political game, couldn't understand it better.

Quanzhou fell for several months, why didn't Feng An send troops?The coastal areas of Fujian and Zhejiang were frequently harassed by Zhang Zhongjian, so Mao did not see Feng An's counterattack.Guangzhou City is the most affluent city in the south, why didn't Zhang Zhongjian attack Guangzhou?

After all, the imperial court established a Shibo Department in Quanzhou.Feng An couldn't collect a penny in taxes in Quanzhou, so naturally he wouldn't kill him if he lost his benefits.Guangzhou is different, although Guangzhou also has a Shibo Department.However, in order not to irritate Feng An too much, Li Er allocated the Guangzhou Shipbuilding Department to Feng An for management.Of course, even if the imperial court sent people to Guangzhou, they would not be able to control the Guangzhou Shipping Department.

If Zhang Zhongjian attacked Guangzhou, Feng An would fight Zhang Zhongjian to the death, and he would not give up until the last drop of blood was shed.

It's too early for no profit!What do I use now to get Feng An to send troops, not only to send troops, but also to fight for life and death.What a price to pay for such a large amount of blood.This condition, he Yunhao can make the decision?
Whether it's Liu Rengui or Li Wenzhong, because of their status, they can't think of so much.As for Wang Zhe, he was here to make soy sauce.He wished that the safer the better, as Li Jing's person.He did the errands ordered by Li Jing well, as long as he expressed his loyalty to the court.Fight to the death for Datang?A fat and oily Wang Daguan would not risk his life easily.

"Don't wait for Yuegong, let's enter Luermen at high tide tomorrow. Those who violate the order! Beheaded!" Yun Hao said firmly.

"Promise!" Seeing that Yunhao had made up his mind, everyone agreed in unison!

The sky is full of burning clouds, the morning glow does not go out, the evening glow travels thousands of miles.It looks like tomorrow will be a good weather, a weather suitable for fighting.

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"Miyamoto-kun, this is troublesome. Yunhao's two ships are too strong, the method we discussed may not work?" Zhang Zhongjian, who was still in shock, jumped off the boat, and was very frustrated when he saw the first words of Miyamoto Musashi who came to greet him.

"How could it be like this?" Miyamoto Musashi was almost speechless when he saw Zhang Zhongjian who was shirtless and wearing bamboo armor.Zhang Zhongjian has always been brave and ruthless, how often did he pass through the bamboo armor.Not to mention, the huge Mo Dao in his hand, which was regarded as life, disappeared.And the warship when he came back was not the big ship when he went out to sea.

"Yunhao's two boats are as big as mountains. Ours will be hit by the gunpowder fired from the boat when we get closer to about two hundred steps. The gunpowder weapon is very powerful, as long as it hits this boat, it will be useless. Let's The tactic of jumping gangs played has completely failed. From now on, this sea is the world of Tang. In my opinion, it is better for us to flee to the open sea overnight." Zhang Zhongjian felt that he would stand dead here according to his original idea.The only thing waiting for him is death, not war.

"But the walled city here has begun to take shape. In order to attract Yunhao to come here, we have suffered huge casualties. Besides, not all the warships that followed you were sunk, and many will come back here to join us. Now Withdraw like this?" Miyamoto Musashi widened his eyes, and the price of retreating now is too high.He didn't understand why Zhang Zhongjian, who was so angry and rebellious, was so afraid of Yunhao's two warships. Could it be that those two warships were really invincible?

"Even if it's repaired, give up. There are still people with the things here. Let's hurry up and go faster when the wind direction is right. Yunhao's big boat is not only big, but also very fast. If they catch up, there will be no salvation!" Zhang Zhongjian took a sip of his wine and muttered.Rather than talking to Miyamoto Musashi, it is better to say to himself.

Miyamoto Musashi's heart sank, it seemed that Zhang Zhongjian was terrified by Yunhao.

"Even if you go back to Jiaozhi, you will still be caught up by Yunhao. What should you do then? Run again?"

"Let's not go back to Cochin, let's go all the way south. I heard that after sailing thousands of miles south, there will be a continent. There are many natives living on it! Let's go there."

"But that's just a legend!" Miyamoto Musashi jumped anxiously, he thought Zhang Zhongjian was crazy.

(End of this chapter)