Nine hundred and fortieth chapters of the sea series
The entire Hangzhou Bay was trapped in a sea of fire. The sky-sky fire even illuminated the night sky. The rolling black smoke covered the moon. It was the third day that the Japanese landed. The entire Hangzhou Bay coast was attacked by Japanese ships everywhere.//**//
Although the shipbuilding industry in the Hangzhou Bay area and the rise of Shanghai have made it no longer as prosperous as it used to be, it is still one of the most densely populated areas in Hangzhou Prefecture. Although Liu Rengui and others have made plans for response, many people have not been transferred when implemented.
Xiaobei Town, Hangzhou Bay, is located more than 70 miles from the land, surrounded by hills and mountains, and the bamboo sea is surging.
"Reported that the Japanese landed from Wangshuizhuang, with about 3,000 people running northwest towards Lianhua County!"
"Wangshuizhuang, here, Lianhua County is one of the seven counties in the Hangzhou Bay area. It is located in the northwest of Hangzhou Bay. It is surrounded by mountains and has an official road leading to Hangzhou City. Hangzhou City has drawn three brigades to go south this morning to support. The Japanese attacked Lianhua County with all their might. Could it be that they had obtained information!" Qi Jiguang pressed a small flag representing the Japanese at Wangshuizhuang.
On the entire sand table, the enemy and us are in a very obvious situation. The Japanese have now captured most of Beitang County and captured Yishan County. The main force of the Japanese has stationed in Beitang County and used this as a base to traverse Hangzhou Bay. Dongfang Yulong, who retreated at the entrance of Hangzhou Bay, has led the remaining troops to retreat into Hangzhou River, and finally defended the last bottom line using the narrow river channel.
"Maybe it was a coincidence that the Japanese seized Lianhua County, which was equivalent to sealing the northwest gateway of Hangzhou Bay. The main force of our army is currently in the northern part of Yishan County, Shaobei County. With the nearby Qiushan Belt, it has dragged the Japanese people's pace. If the Japanese take down Lianhua County, we can be locked up in this area! The Japanese are probably planning to wipe us out here!"
"It's a big appetite. Although we only have less than 30,000 troops in our hands, we are not soft persimmons. Moreover, after leaving the coastline, the biggest weapon that the Japanese rely on can no longer threaten us. When fighting land wars, we won't be able to bid farewell to them!"
"It seems that our strategy of seducing the enemy is well implemented. The Japanese have completely regarded us as soft persimmons. However, this is just in line with our wishes. The Japanese are now blooming in various parts of Hangzhou Bay. When landing everywhere, the enemy has begun to disperse!"
"Then we will enter the stalemate stage. In this stage, we must use the Japanese arrogance as much as possible to annihilate the Japanese's lively forces and lay the foundation for the subsequent counterattack. At the same time, our naval warships outside can also be moved appropriately to lure some Japanese warships to the outside seas and then annihilate them!"
In the southeast of Hangzhou Bay, the main force of the Chu army and Hangzhou Navy, more than 300 warships were moored between the Pearl Islands. The Pearl Islands are about 300 nautical miles away from Hangzhou Bay and have more than 100 islands. However, the largest Pearl Islands is only more than ten square kilometers. There is no fresh water on the island. On this archipelago, there are only temporary wooden houses built by some fishermen, which are used to temporarily rest when fishing in the outer sea...
"Everyone is here. The messenger sent by Commander Liu's army brought the latest situation in Hangzhou Bay, and also issued instructions so that we can wait for an opportunity to attack the Japanese sea ships!"
Yu Dayou said, picked up a map and said, "Let's talk nonsense, let's arrange your mission directly. The Japanese sea ships are very powerful. The intelligence records a large number of combat information of Japanese sea ships, and the other side also allows us to capture Japanese sea ships as much as possible. These things may speed up our development of new sea ships!"
"This operation cannot be carried out in a big way. It must be carried out quietly. First, more than a dozen warships were selected as bait. On the south bank of Hangzhou Bay, there was a soldier divided by the Japanese. There were about 200 naval warships. The Japanese were attacking the county town of Nanxian, but most of the fleets were moored in Nanwan!"
"The specific plan is that all warships are divided into three parts. I will bring one, General Dongfang will bring one, General Zheng will lead one, and use bait to fish the other party's thirty or fifty boats out, and then I will take people to swallow them near Hangzhou Bay. Then I will serve as bait to lure more Japanese ships to chase them. Then, setting up an ambush, near Xiaoyu Island, the three of us will work together to swallow all their coming ships.
Dongfang Yan and Zheng Chenggong agreed to Yu Dayou's plan. Then the three of them led a fleet of ships from the Pearl Islands. Yu Dayou led a hundred warships, taking one step forward, heading straight towards Hangzhou Bay. Dongfang Yan's fleet sailed along the land direction, and Zheng Chenggong led his troops to detour from the outer sea and heading towards their respective positions.
On the south bank of Hangzhou Bay, there is still a water bay in the bay. This is Nanwan. The place where Nanwan is located is a sea lake, with rivers passing through and connected to the bay. The entire water bay is narrow and long. This was the location of Nanwan Shipyard, one of the three major shipyards in Hangzhou Bay. However, the former Nanwan Shipyard can no longer even see its former appearance at this time. Only in the water bay, the bluestone pier vaguely remembers the glory of this past.
At this time, the bay was filled with Japanese sea boats, and the fishing villages on both sides had long become the strongholds of Japanese people. The waves gently slapped the hull, and all the sea boats anchored here were listless.
The entire river bay had long been occupied, and the only thing that was still resisting was the county town dozens of miles away. However, under the attack of Japanese soldiers, it was only a matter of time before the fall was taken. The Japanese sailors stationed on the sea boats were washing the decks, either going to drink, gamble on the land, or waving in the sea breeze on the boat, and slept soundly in the warm sun.
Security? The entire Hangzhou Bay is already their world, and the other party's weak fleet has long been huddled in the river at the end of the bay and become a turtle, so there is no need for security here.
"Commander, the entrance of Nanwan is ahead, but this is too smooth. We entered the bay so far, and we didn't even encounter a Japanese ship?"
"Isn't this better? The more they underestimate the enemy, the more miserable they will be. I'll send orders to prepare for combat. I've been to Nanwan, and the whole place is a narrow water bay. When we block the entrance to Nanwan, we will fight directly towards the Japanese warships inside!"
"Yes, commander!"
Ten giant shark warships exposed their hideous fangs and fanned towards the mouth of Nanwan. The giant shark warship is a medium-sized naval warship specially built for naval battles. It is not only suitable for sea, but also for rivers and lakes. Its size is equivalent to the size of a medium-sized tower warship, but without a tall tower, it is much more flexible than the tower warship.
There were two trenchers on the warship, one in front and one in the front and rear. As the four giant shark warships adjusted their direction, they faced the water bay entrance, and were ready to run at any time, and the first wave of attack was ready.
"Start!" The huge swinging arm of the catapult swung in response, and the urn filled with the bucket spoon sprinkled towards the water bay like a scattered flower in the ceiling.
Matsunoshima is a water barman. Before that, he was a fisherman and made a living by the sea. However, during the Western Expedition, Daimai recruited troops and Matsunoshima became a member of the sailor. At this moment, Matsunoshima was lying on the deck of the sea boat at his feet and was napping comfortably. A canvas above his head covered the sunshine. The faint sea breeze blew on his body, which was indescribable.
The only regret is that there are no women here. It would be great if Hanako was by your side. Thinking of the woman from your neighbor's house, Matsunoshima couldn't help but stand up. I remember that they had lived happily on the boat before, and that time was really unforgettable.
In the wonderful memories of Matsunoshima, some black shadows flashed in her squinting eyes. Matsunoshima didn't care too much, just thought it was a seabird, but in the next few seconds, a clay pot accidentally fell on the deck not far from Matsunoshima.
The clay pot was originally crispy, but when it smashed, it suddenly shattered, and the tincture inside splashed out, and Matsunoshima was not spared. As soon as he reacted, his eyes looked at the source of the crisp sound, a fire snake rushed up quickly.
The body of Matsunoshima was quickly ignited, and a sea of fire ignited on the deck. The pain of the flame burning skin made Matsunoshima twitch all over. He rolled all over the ground to extinguish the flame, but he could not extinguish it. Instead, it made the flame burn more and more violently.
Matsunoshima's skin was quickly burned and dried up, and his strength was quickly lost. Finally, he lost his strength. Looking around, the flames that kept exploding, Hanako's wonderful figure seemed to appear in front of him again, but all this had nothing to do with him.
The sea boats in the South Bay are too dense. Apart from a waterway in the middle, the docks on the shore are full of sea boats. These non-moving targets are simply the best targets of attack. A catapult can throw seven to eight clay pots at a time. Each boat has two catapult cars, and one hundred and fifty clay pots fall in one round.
The catapult cart was not launched at a fast rate, and it could only be shot once every two minutes. However, from being attacked to reacting, and then gathering people to rush to the Shanghai ship, ten warships had thrown four wheels, and at least six hundred clay pots fell.
The dozens of sea boats leaning against the mouth of the river were almost bathed in the blazing flames. The rolled sails were also lit by the rising flames, igniting the rolling black smoke. Some Japanese sailors stationed on the sea boat were almost burned to death. Even though some people jumped out of the sea, they could not extinguish the flames of the demon.
"Master Commander, the Japanese ships are moving!" The man in charge of looking at the mast shouted loudly.
"For the last round of attacks, then issue a retreat order!"
There were hundreds of celestial women scattering flowers, and even a layer of burning flames ignited on the water surface. The rolled sails landed rapidly by the sailors, and the wind rafts on the sails were activated. Ten giant shark warships slowly started and headed towards the outer sea.
In the Nanwan Bay, Japanese warships also passed through the sea of fire on the water surface and rushed into the bay. Looking at the warships that had already rushed out a few miles away, they began to pursue them in anger.
Chapter completed!