Chapter 195 Desperate Counterattack!
On the artillery deck of the giant warship, after a cannon spewed out choking white smoke and pipe flames, it suddenly setbacked back, making the chain of the trails ring, and was pushed forward by the gunners again, filling the gunpowder and shells at the fastest speed.
A pair of eyes that were reddened by the smoke tried to open, trying to see the target clearly, and loudly called their companions to remind them to continue to fire at the target.
Looking at the desperate and futile struggle of his soldiers, Zheng Lianshou licked his dry and cracked lips, and his hoarse voice continued to roar unconsciously, as if only in this way could he maintain the last trace of persistence in his heart.
Dozens of warships passed in front of the intertwined fire nets of the seven giant ships and paid a heavy price. They also tried to fight back, but the damage caused by the eight-pounder and twelve-pounder guns to this huge ship was really slight.
At this time, there were almost few living people left on the five Zheng family warships after the break. Only in the cabin, there were people who showed that they resisted with the help of the terrain.
Liang Pengfei was not interested in continuing to entangle with these people, leaving some people who continued to remove the remaining stubborn elements. More than a dozen warships have also started their speed and chased after the tail of the Zheng family's warship.
Difficultly breaking through the hell composed of giant heavy artillery, Zheng Lianshou breathed a little relief. Although several warships were destroyed and swallowed up by the heavy artillery, at least the main force was still there. But when he crossed the slanting reef wall of Jinlan Bay and burst into the bay, he couldn't help taking a breath.
There are at least dozens of armed speedboats in the bay, and the Zheng family and the Nan Ruan flag on the flagpole on the dock have been cut down. Even on the wall of Jinlan City not far away, which has not been repaired, countless Zheng soldiers in black are pouring in like ferocious ants.
And on the sea near the wharf, the Liang family's warships had found an abnormality here. They were prepared for a long time and immediately separated more than 20 warships. The cannon of the door stretched out the gun window, and the ferocious muzzle aimed at the exhausted division that had been severely damaged.
"It's over, it's all over..." The sword slipped feebly from Zheng Lianshou's big hand and fell on the deck. By his side, the eyes of the soldiers and generals were equally desperate, and their expressions also showed a dim dead gray. The only hope that was left was also drawn from the depths of the souls of those Zheng's soldiers at this moment.
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There are not many guards in Jinlan City. It's not that Ruan Fuying, the king of Nan Ruan, was not cautious. After occupying Jinlan City, no team on land can threaten Jinlan City behind his army. This threat will only come from the sea, so he asked Zheng Lianchang to leave 5,000 sailors, this force. He is already fully capable of dealing with the poor sailors of Ruan Wenhui or Ruan Wenyue. Even if he is invincible, he can also defend with the help of the land.
And just in case, Ruan Fuying also specially left 2,000 Nanruan soldiers to guard Jinlan City, together with the 5,000 sailors, which is known as the 100,000 troops. In fact, the Nanruan army with only 90,000 people added to the sailors is already a big deal. You know, he only left one of the government office like Fanche. Thousands of people guarded.
But who could have expected that the Qing Dynasty actually sent a navy to help Ruan Wenyue to prevent Suihe. It's okay to assist in defense, but no one would have thought that Liang Pengfei would dare to attack Jinlan Bay in the south with only two battalions.
And who would have thought that Liang Pengfei actually made a combination of soldiers and bandits. The troops in his hands were not only more than 3,000 people from the two navy battalions, but also the reinforcements on Crab King Island. In this battle, the old Liang family dispatched nearly 10,000 people.
And Liang Pengfei's sailor appeared here less than a day after the main force of the Nanruan sailor, and would launch an attack in the morning when people were most tired. It can be said that the failure of Zheng Lianshou and the fall of Jinlan City were doomed at the beginning of the war.
Dong Guanren Liang impatiently slapped the side of the giant ship, and cursed and asked people to drive the big guy faster. While looking happily at the smoke-filled Jinlan City, the fast ships lined up on the sea near the dock, and the leader of the son who passed by the giant ship. The leader's fleet is really full of pride.
More than a year ago, the officials of Liang dared not think about it. When the grandfather of the officials of Liang were alive, the most prosperous time of the Liang family was just more than 4,000 pirates and dozens of ships.
Now, the Liang family has only used two-thirds of the troops of Crab King Island, as well as their son's officers and soldiers. In addition, there are nearly 10,000 elites on the southern ocean islands that can be ready at any time.
Not to mention, there are nearly 10,000 pirates under her son's daughter-in-law, Shi Xianggu. I feel happy when I think about it. This feeling really makes the official Liang feel like pouring herbal tea in the dog days.
"Does this boy want to rebel and become an emperor?" Liang Yuanxia touched the beard of his chin and looked at the Qing warship led by his son to surround the Zheng family's fleet, which was already in a mess. An absurd idea arose in his heart: "If that's the case, why do you work for the court? Good boy, what do you want to do? Now I can't understand you more and more.
"General, we can't stay here any longer. Let's escape." An old subordinate roared angrily at the dull Zheng Lianshou.
"Escape? Where did you escape to?" A desperate wry smile appeared on Zheng Lianshou's face. Around him, those subordinates were already in a mess. There were wolves in front and tigers and leopards in the back, and Jinlan Bay had become a dead land.
In the front, the opponent is already ready. In the rear, Liang Pengfei has led the warship to catch up and is changing the array. In his rear, those towering giant warships are also coming this way. As long as they are entangled by any opponent, the Zheng family's fleet, which has lost their fighting spirit, will only destroy the whole army.
"It's enough to kill one, and kill two to make money. Brothers and children, don't forget who we are. It's a pirate of the Red Flag Gang!" In desperation, Zheng Lianshou's strength finally floated up, picked up the blood-stained sword, and shouted loudly.
His roar also inspired the morale of many people. However, on this fleet, there are not only his Zheng family pirates, but also many Nan Ruan Shuishi generals. The ideas of those people are not consistent with Zheng Lianshou's.
"General, this has happened. It doesn't help to kill a few more people. If you don't surrender early." A Nan Ruan Shui Division General said to Zheng Lianshou. Hearing this, Zheng Lianshou's scarlet eyes fell on his face.
Before he could react, a bleak knife light flashed in front of his eyes, and his big head flew obliquely into the sky. The headless neck spewed out about two feet of blood. Casually, the body fell on the deck and twitched.
"Those who dare to surrender will be killed! Those who dare to throw in the enemy will kill! Fight to the death!" Zheng Lianshou's blood-sprayed face was extremely ferocious, and his crazy eyes even made his subordinates tremble.
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The other party was like a ship in response to his roar. The artillery of the door of the armed fast ship, which had been lined up near the dock, had begun to exert its power, and Liang Pengfei's side was also sideways when it was close to Li Xu's side. The Zheng family's fleet, which was almost in chaos, was surrounded by artillery. Intentionally bombarded.
The outer warships are also trying to adjust the hull and start to fight back. However, in this case, the Zheng family's fleet has lost its flexible and effective command. Although the despair and madness of dying can improve their morale, it leads to a scattered battle.
Some warships want to jump on the fore, but some warships intend to bombard their opponents with artillery. Without effective command, a group of lions are just trapped beasts trapped in a dangerous and poisonous thorn forest.
Zheng Lian's more than ten warships finally aimed in the direction and collided head-on with Liang Pengfei's fleet. Find Liang Pengfei and kill him!" Zheng Lianshou, who stood on the bow of the ship, shouted loudly. Now even if it is difficult to escape, it is better to fight for his life. The backbone of the Liang family makes Zheng Lianshou's brothers' bloody enemies. As long as they kill him, the morale of these people will inevitably collapse, and they and others can get rid of the entanglement of the Liang family's soldiers, and there may be a chance to escape.
"It seems that the bastard Zheng Lianshou is going to fight with us. Brothers, cheer up. All the musketeers are on standby. Remember, put the enemy's warship into your range and then open fire, so that those guys of the Red Flag Gang understand who is the king of the sea." Liang Pengfei threw the helmet on the deck, raised the musket in his hand, and announced to the countless Liang family musketeers and hand-to-hand warriors who stood upright on the deck.
The roar, which was comparable to the thunder in the sky, provoked the response of tens of millions of people. The dense gun forest all pointed in one direction. The musketeers tried to balance their breath and made their hands with guns no longer tremble. Those warriors licked their dry mouths, stained with blood, and their eyes were full of Excitement and thirst for blood.
"Come on! Hurry up, I can't wait." Liang Pengfei stood on the bow of the warship. His red upper body was slanted with a short armor inlaid with cowhide and iron pieces. There was a dangerous electric light swimming in his black eyes, and a cigar just been lighted in his mouth, and the smoke from his mouth was like the smoke bursting from the barrel.
His eyes stared at the rapidly approaching warship not far ahead. The very eye-catching figure was Zheng Lianchang's cousin, the most brave tiger general of the Red Flag Gang, and the prestigious Zheng Lianshou.
The eyes of the two collided in mid-air, and Zheng Lianshou's desperate and crazy eyes flashed with Tao Tian's murderous intention: "Liang! Peng! Fly!" Chewing these three words, Zheng Lianshou raised his body and looked at Liang Pengfei, who was standing on the stern of the opposite warship. He was extremely grateful that he had finally found a reason for this difficult battle. Today, I will use your head to pay tribute to my Zheng's undead, and ask you to pay my Zheng's blood debt!"
(to be continued)