Chapter 367 Zhao Pushheng's Attack
Zhang Yang's army has long developed such arrogance: if the war does not take advantage of it, it will be called defeat.
And now, it is a complete failure. The two ships were kicked out of hundreds of miles of water by others, all the way to their doorstep, and one of them was sunk.
Although it sank several ships of the other side, it was also a failure.
Bian Yuanheng's navy was particularly angry.
However, Bian Yuanheng did not immediately let his navy seek revenge on Chen Youliang's navy. He knew that there was a big reason for his navy's defeat this time, that is, his navy was indeed not as strong as the other party.
Needless to say, how about firearms, fighting on the water, winning more with less, is based on one's own strength. But now, this proportion is a little different.
I have less than 20 big boats, and the other party has two or three hundred, not to mention those small boats.
His artillery was sharp, but the other party's speed was very fast and occupied a favorable position in the upstream. Once it was fought, the artillery did not fire several times, and the other party rushed to the front and fell into hand-to-hand combat.
And the other party's professional warships are obviously not comparable to each other, and the quality of the other party's navy is not inferior to itself at all.
Bian Yuanheng suppressed the navy, and at the same time sent someone to send a flying pigeon to Luo Guanzhong immediately. Luo Guanzhong immediately found Zhang Yang.
When Zhang Yang heard the report, he knew that this matter was a big deal. As the saying goes, he didn't fight an unprepared battle, but now he is really not ready.
Thinking of the dense warship, Zhang Yang had a headache. Now, if his water army fights, there is only one ending: after being surrounded by the other party like a wolf pack, it will be completely destroyed.
So, if there is no navy, there is only one way: according to the city defense.
Zhang Yang took the newly built God of War cannons from the base and transported them all to Yingtianfu.
If there is no navy, then you have to use cannons to greet each other!
Several steam engine ships now serve as the task of the strategic reserve team, that is to say, they will never take them out unless they have to. As long as they take them out, I'm afraid they will all become cannon fodder.
As long as you stick to it for two months, you can get the initiative back after your new warship is built! Zhang Yang now hopes to completely rest on the new warship.
In Yingtianfu, preparations are being carried out nervously.
Two hundred God of War cannons, all of which were arranged at the head of the city on the north side, here, next to the water surface. If Chen Youliang's navy attacks, they will fight back at the other side with fierce artillery fire here!
and state.
Chen Youliang left on the dragon chair, enjoying the service of two beauties on both sides.
When Chen Youliang became the emperor, he naturally had the style of the emperor. Every time he went to the place, he would at least decorate the temporary residence like a palace, and he would also find a beautiful woman to serve him.
However, Chen Youliang has never looked for ordinary women. What he hates most is the tars. Therefore, every time he hits the ground, the tartar's mansion will be searched by him, and those beautiful women are arrested to serve him.
However, he did not believe in these women, so most of the fates of the women who finished sleeping were secretly executed.
"I want to ask the emperor to see the vanguard General Zhao." A guard came in and reported.
"Declare him to come in." Chen Youliang said.
"Weichen kowtows to the emperor, long live my emperor." Zhao Pushheng gave a big gift honestly.
"Free gift, get up, General Zhao, what's the matter?" Chen Youliang narrowed his eyes and asked.
"Our fleet was monitored by two Zhang Shicheng warships. I sent several warships to drive them away. As a result, I fell into their plan and lost several warships." Zhao Pusheng said.
"What? Is Zhang Shicheng's navy coming? Chen Youliang said, "Okay, since he dares to provoke, don't blame us for being rude. Order the navy to march east immediately and take down Yingtianfu!"
Suddenly, Chen Youliang hesitated again. He, who had a suspicious surname, began to doubt that Zhang Shicheng was such an obvious provocation. Is there any conspiracy? No, you must not act blindly without absolute certainty.
"General Zhao, first take 50,000 water troops, 50 large ships, 200 small boats, and go east to Yingtianfu!" Chen Youliang said.
"Yes." Zhao Pushheng had wanted to find the scene for a long time. More than a dozen of his boats were killed by the other party's two boats. It was too shameful to say it.
Chen Youliang made a mistake. In the face of an army with well-equipped firearms, if you want to fight, then put all the troops into it at once. Otherwise, then simply do nothing. The most important thing is to send only a part of the army's fueling tactics every time, how much to send and how much to die.
It's a pity that in this era, no one has realized this.
Zhao Pushheng rushed out.
Soon, a small navy set out from Hezhou and went down the stream.
Although Zhao Pushheng underestimated the enemy, it did not mean that he was not careful. When there were still dozens of miles away from Yingtianfu, he sent two boats to disguise himself to inquire.
The small boat has been patrolling on the Yangtze River several times, and the shadow of the steam engine ship a few days ago has not been found.
The other party's navy has not been dispatched, and there is no state of vigilance. It seems that the other party does not know that its own army has arrived.
Zhao Pusheng received the information and immediately began to arrange it closely.
Because he occupied the upper reaches, he could easily carry out the attack, so he prepared all the large warships to attack, and let the 20,000 sailors on the small boat land from Jiangning in the upper reaches of Yingtianfu. While the warship attacked, the navy attacked from the rear of Yingtianfu, so that they attacked on both sides. , fight a battle!
Zhao Pusheng's calculation is very high.
What made Zhao Pusheng more happy was that on the night before he was about to attack, the Yangtze River suddenly rose and the surface of the river rose. In this way, his three-story ship would be higher than the wall of Yingtianfu. In this way, how could it be unreasonable to be condescending?
Zhao Pushheng didn't know that although he calculated very well, his warship had become fragments before it reached Yingtianfu.
The next morning, Zhao Pushheng finally went out.
It has been raining all the time, so the water is getting higher and higher, and the water flow is very urgent.
After the fleet is dispatched, it is very fast under the impact of water and wind.
Zhao Pusheng stood on the deck in awe-in-waried manner, imagining the grand situation of entering Yingtian Mansion for a while.
"Brother, Chen Youliang's navy is coming up." The defenders of Ying Tianfu woke up Zhang Yang, who was temporarily living in a house under the city, in time.
Is it up? It's so fast! Zhang Yang walked quickly and walked to the top of the city.
What a strong wind! Zhang Yang frowned.
It's not that such a big wind will cause much convenience to the opponent's attack, but that under such a strong wind, the shooting of the God of War Cannon has a great impact.
When he arrived at the wall of the city wall and looked at the river below, Zhang Yang felt that his head was even bigger, and the water was so high!
"God of War Cannon, pay attention and prepare for the launch." Thousands of households in charge of command have begun to issue orders.
In the distance, the masts coming out of the river have become clearer and clearer, and gradually, large boats have appeared.
Shit, Chen Youliang is really rich. The navy is so rich. Zhang Yang looked at the three-mast boats one after another and was very envious.
Unfortunately, these ships could not be captured and could only be sunk.
However, although there are many of these ships, there are not hundreds of them. It seems that they are not Chen Youliang's main force, but just a striker. Even a striker is so big. If the main force comes... Zhang Yang doesn't dare to think about it.
However, these difficulties are temporary. When my main ship is in the water, the situation will be reversed. My professional warship can definitely sweep Chen Youliang's navy.
The only thing he needs is time. At this time, he will squeeze out of Yingtianfu. As long as he resists the progress of Chen Youliang's water army in Yingtianfu, he will have the opportunity to reverse the situation.
"Attention, the west wind is southerly, the wind speed is seven poles, rest and shoot Zhuyuan." Shi Wenbing, who commanded the artillery, ordered calmly.
The speed of the other party's ship is quite fast. In the process of adjustment, the other party has entered the range of the Ares cannon.
"Shoot!" Shi Wenbing ordered, and at the same time, the soldiers beside him waved the small red flag in his hand down.
"Boom, boom, boom!" Suddenly, all the God of War cannons let out a shocking roar.
With the fire and thick smoke, shells fired violently at the invading warship.
Zhao Pushen, the head of the war, saw the thick smoke rising from the other party's city and wanted to laugh. Now he is shooting. What do you want to do? It's ten miles! If the other party shoots like this, he can hit himself, which is simply an eye-opener.
"Keep moving forward." As soon as Zhao Pushen finished speaking, he suddenly found that the sky was a little strange. Countless bullets had been flying over at high speed.
"Dodge, hurry up, left rudder." Zhao Pushheng didn't have the calmness he did just now.
Two hundred Ares cannons, that is, 200 iron shells. Even if one-third of them do not reach the target, there will be two-thirds left, more than 100 shells, and reach the sky of the opponent's fleet. Even if there are ten shots, only one hit the other party's ship, which is also a great result.
Zhao Pusheng ordered the fleet to immediately avoid the other party's blow. Unfortunately, it was still a step slower.
The shells falling from the sky, with great kinetic energy, smashed down and fell into the water, splashing waves a few feet high.
Zhao Pushen watched the waves fly up and was secretly glad: Fortunately, he was not hit.
A large ship next to it hit only one. As a result, it broke the main mast and ran through three decks. Finally, it smashed a big hole in the bottom of the ship.
The sailors on the ship were constantly busy, but they still did not save the fate of the warship. Soon, the warship was in the turbulent river, so they had no choice but to swirl and sink into the water.
How can this be possible! Zhao Pushheng was shocked and made him more impatient. He came to fight down the Yingtian Mansion and ask for credit from the emperor, not for abuse!
"Keep moving forward." Even if Zhao Pushheng wants to turn back, it is impossible. The current is so rapid. If he orders him to turn around, I'm afraid he will be in front of Yingtianfu before he turns around. Instead of that, it's better to attack bravely.
In Zhao Pushheng's dictionary, there is only attack.
(to be continued)