Chapter 3420 Water and Fire


    Although the fighting ships of the Sichuan-Shu Army are smaller, they are covered with iron from the bow to the sides, making them extremely hard. The bows are very sharp, and they can often break the wooden ships in Jiangdong when they are knocked down by the wind and the current. It''s a bit like the ramming angle that every ship in the Age of Discovery must have.


    Because these additional iron coatings also make the ship''s draft deeper, it naturally looks lower.


    "Bang!" 』


    "Bang!" Bang! 』


    After several consecutive collisions, the smashed Jiangdong ships either withdrew from the battle or sank into the river in a hurry. Broken boards and objects drifted down the river. The Jiangdong soldiers who fell into the river drifted down the water as much as possible to grab the ropes and bamboo poles thrown down by the Jiangdong ships behind them.


    At this time, if you panic and swim toward the river bank subconsciously, thinking that you are good at swimming, most of them will be swept away by the rushing river water halfway. Because if you cannot take off your armor and robes in time, you will only become heavier and heavier while swimming in the water, and eventually you will lose your physical strength.


    In just a short while, Jiangdong''s naval forward line seemed to be shaky!


    The Sichuan-Shu Navy Army was obviously not as well-trained as Jiangdong Army, but at this time, Jiangdong Army actually showed its defeat first!


    Seeing this situation, Jiang Qin couldn''t help but become anxious and kept urging his warship to sail to the center of the river, intending to use hand-to-hand combat to restore the tilted balance.


    "Come closer!" quick! Hook him up! 』


    Where Jiang Qin raised his hand and pointed, it was the building ship of the Sichuan-Sichuan Army.


    The other warships of the Jiangdong Army had some intention of retreating, but seeing how brave Jiang Qin was, they had no choice but to follow.


    There was another "bang", and his warship finally rammed diagonally into the Sichuan-Shu fleet.


    "Get ready to dock!" 』


    "Sword and Shield Hand!" 』


    The sound of shouting sounded, and suddenly arrows whizzed back and forth between the two ships, and the racket sticks on the bow deck were also turning towards each other...


    Screams, shouts, arrows piercing the air, swords and guns clashing, mixed in the sky above the river.


    …


    …


    Yijing is located in the north of Yishui.


    And south of Yishui, there was a famous swamp in later generations, or it could be called a wetland.


    Baiyangdian.


    Dahan is also in a low-lying land, but there is no water yet.


    The changes in rivers and mountains are beyond human imagination.


    After Wei Yan occupied Yijing, he did not stop at Yijing.


    There was a city on the side of the low-lying land of Baiyangdian in later generations.


    Mo County.


    Later it was also called Mzhou.


    The reason why it became a "state" shows that it was very prosperous at one time.


    Mo County was founded in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and was once the capital of a country. The reason why Mo County is prosperous is that the transportation here is very convenient. It is an important transportation artery from Jizhou to Youzhou. Therefore, this convenient transportation has brought economic prosperity and development. Of course, the rivers changed and the wind and water flowed. After the railway was built in later generations, the burden of connecting the north and the south was transferred to other places, and Muxian County also declined, decaying in the dust of history.


    Because it was once the capital of the country, the city in Mo County was well built. Although it is a traditional rammed earth city wall, it is quite tall and majestic. It has battlements, turrets, suspension bridges, gate towers and so on.


    It''s approaching dusk, and the twilight is dim.


    A convoy carrying baggage slowly came from Mo County and slowly walked into the south gate of Mo County.


    The soldiers guarding the city in Min County didn''t have much doubt about the origin of the transport team. They just casually checked the team''s writing and lowered the suspension bridge again while swearing.


    Because the higher-ups have informed us that there will indeed be transportation teams delivering some money, food and supplies in the next few days.


    That''s right, it''s not about providing benefits to the soldiers in Mo County, but because Yi Jing fell, Mo County naturally became the front line. In any case, the arrears of food and soldiers'' pay must be made up...


    Is it common practice in Shandong?


    Logically speaking, you should be happy if you can get money and food.


    But the soldiers in Mo County were not happy. It was not surprising that they cursed when they saw the baggage truck transport team coming.


    Moreover, the transport team was still stuck arriving at dusk. If it had arrived earlier, wouldn''t it be unnecessary to pull up and put down the suspension bridge, and then pull it up again later...


    When we got to the city, we checked the writing. Naturally, these things were considered to be from Mo County. If we didn''t take inventory on site, no one could tell what was missing after dawn tomorrow. So no matter what, we still have to put it in. From the city.


    Gao Rou was sitting on the first baggage car, watching the suspension bridge gradually lowering, and her heart could not help but beat faster.


    Damn, it’s so exciting!


    The grain and grass are real grain and grass, and the coins are also real coins.


    Since we are escorting so much grain, grass and coins, is there any problem with having more soldiers and civilians escorted?


    I have to say that in the current era of Han Dynasty, this writing system is really simple.


    Because most people don’t know how to read!


    Those small seal characters and big seal characters alone are like natural passwords...


    Therefore, the writing for ordinary soldiers cannot be simpler. As long as you understand the format, and then know where it should be sent from, and there are some previous templates to copy, it is really It couldn''t be simpler.


    Gao Rou didn''t want to come.


    After all, this matter is relatively dangerous...


    The last time I led people into Yi Jing, it was considered a meritorious service, but I was so proud that I drank a few more drinks with a few brothers, forgetting that I was under the hussars, and started gambling openly. , but was caught in the act.


    Gambling was prohibited in the Hussars, and it was during wartime, and Gao Rou was still a non-commissioned officer in the military school. He knew the law and violated the law. Therefore, the original crime of twenty military sticks was doubled and tripled to eighty military sticks!


    If he really hits the eighty army stick hard, he will be half disabled even if he is not dead!


    Gao Rou was then willing to come to Muxian County again...


    However, Gao Rou felt in her heart that there was always something fishy about this matter. How come a bet was started and the supervisor just happened to come?


    Forget it, it’s your own fault anyway.


    "Squeak...squeak...dong..."


    The suspension bridge fell to the ground, bringing up a circle of dust.


    Gao Rou smiled and waved his arms.


    …


    …


    I knew the river was on one side, but once I entered the mountain, it was like entering another world.


    Especially after the sky gradually gets dark, it seems like there are **** things all around!


    Gan Ning scratched his head.


    Trouble.


    He seems to be lost...


    In the sky, several big birds flew by, quacking, as if they were mocking Gan Ning.


    "Immortal Banban..." Gan Ning cursed.


    The birds quacked and flew away into the distance, turning around the mountains and disappearing.


    "General, go back around!" 』


    The guide on the side said helplessly.


    Gan Ning sometimes has a bad temper.


    At the next intersection, he had a conflict with the guide. The guide said that there was an error on the map. The left and right marks were wrong and he should go left. But Gan Ning thought how could the map be wrong? This is the latest version…


    So, I went wrong.


    "Go back again?" How long will it take? 』


    Gan Ning had a headache.


    The guide estimated the time, and Gan Ning shook his head after hearing this. This is equivalent to wasting most of the day without talking and delaying things!


    If Jiangdong''s army really occupied the hill first, wouldn''t it delay General Xu Zhuge''s plan? !


    But now the guide doesn''t know where he has gone, so how can he identify the location and find the right direction?


    Gan Ning gritted his teeth, looked around, and suddenly pointed at a peak not far away.


    Gan Ning said, "Climb up!" 』


    The guide was shocked, "What?" Isn’t that mountain difficult to climb? People like us..."


    "If they don''t go, they''ll find a place to camp on the hillside first." Gan Ning tightened the armor sash around his body, "Just you and I will go up the mountain!" Climb high to see far! Looking for a road in the valley, there are stone walls everywhere. Can you spot a hammer? 』


    After climbing for more than an hour, it was getting dark, and it was finally possible to climb to the top of the mountain.


    The few people were in such a hurry that they almost died from exhaustion when they climbed to the top of the mountain. They lay down on the top of the mountain and panted for a while. They also used a little of the dry food and water they brought, and then they finally regained their breath.


    There are mountains all around.


    Mountains, hills. Fat, thin, pointed, short, flat...


    Uh, does a flat one count as a mountain?


    Just squeeze it in and make do.


    Several people spread out and stood looking in different directions.


    Looking at these mountains, if it was normal, Gan Ning would probably recite a poem to show his feelings, but now he has no interest in these dark mountains at all. He just wants to find a way back to the original place as soon as possible. Go to the preset battle location...


    "General!" General! 』


    Suddenly a guard shouted, "Over there, what do you see over there?" ! 』


    Gan Ning ran over in a few steps and squinted to take a closer look.


    But I saw some light shaking faintly in a dark mountain in the distance...


    "Immortal Banban!" Gan Ning cursed, "That''s a bonfire!" Jiangdongjun’s bonfire! They got there before us! 』


    In fact, the map is not wrong, it just goes a little further.


    There are usually only a few guides, so they usually move as fast as they can, but on military maps, you must consider whether the troops can pass through and whether it is easy to move...


    In fact, if Gan Ning hadn''t suspected that he was lost halfway along the way and hadn''t stopped several times to identify the direction and check the terrain, he would have reached the predetermined location by now...


    But it was precisely because of this that Gan Ning discovered the location of Jiangdong Army!


    In order not to be discovered by the ships on the river, Jiang Dongjun deliberately hid on the back of the mountain, that is, with his back to the direction of the river, to light a fire and cook. However, Jiang Dongjun did not expect that it was precisely because he went around to the back of the mountain to light a bonfire. , but pointed out the direction to Gan Ning who was late.


    …


    …


    The soldiers in Mo County looked at Gao Rou and others who suddenly turned against each other, and were obviously a little confused.


    What''s going on?


    Gao Rou will not be soft-hearted and will cut down his opponent with one strike.


    Blood splattered.


    Before the soldiers of Min County fell, they were still confused, "Why...why..."


    "Kill!" Gao Rou ignored the confusion of the M County soldiers and said, "Seize the city gate!" ignition! 』


    It is clear that Yijing has been captured, but Mo County actually thinks that the war is still far away, and the vigilance has not been strengthened much. Why? If you want to ask why, just ask those dignitaries who eat, drink, dance, sing and learn foreign languages ??all day long what they are doing?


    Gao Rou now feels more and more that joining the Hussar is the most correct thing in his life and the greatest luck!


    As for Wei Yan''s previous stabbing, it was simply a life-saving stab!


    Without that knife, would I have been able to wake up?


    A few days ago, when Gao Rou was chatting with the non-commissioned officers of the Hussars, he also learned about one thing, that is, the valuable items produced in Guanzhong, such as gold-painted fans inlaid with gold and jade, and silver-lined clothes woven with gold threads. , as well as various spice products, etc. Who in the world buys them and who uses them the most?


    These are the high-ranking officials and nobles from Shandong, and the children of the gentry!


    When she heard the news, Gao Rou opened her mouth wide, not knowing what to say...


    Shandong and Guanzhong have been hostile for more than a day or two, and these high-ranking officials in Shandong are saying that they must put Shandong first, put the Han people first, and unite closely with Cao Cao as the core... Ahem, cough, cough, Then he bought, enjoyed, and used all kinds of luxury goods from Guanzhong?


    Tie it around your wrist, hang it around your neck, tie it to your belt, wear it on your body...


    Perhaps if you really ask, these dignitaries will sternly say that they only use it occasionally, so what''s the big deal? Objects are objects, objects are innocent, and objects have no borders!


    So why?


    "Come forward!" 』


    Gao Rou shouted loudly.


    They not only wanted to occupy the city gate, but also set fire to signal the corresponding cavalry in the distance.


    But after the soldiers of the M County garrison on the city gate realized their reaction, they also resisted desperately.


    The golden gong to alert the police was rang hastily, and the defenders from other places in Muxian County began to attack Gao Rou.


    "I can''t rush forward!" 』


    After all, Gao Rou is not Wei Yan. He is not that good in martial arts and cannot have the strength to make the final decision in a deadlock.


    If you can''t rush to the tower, it will be difficult to light a fire that can be noticed from a distance.


    No fire, no reinforcements!


    Without reinforcements...


    Sweat broke out on Gao Rou''s head.


    what to do?


    ignition!


    Must light a fire!


    Otherwise, in the worst case, the attempt to steal the city will fail, in the worst case, your life may be decided here!


    But if you can''t rush forward, how can you light the fire?


    Gao Rou was in a hurry and suddenly had an idea, "Go!" Light up the baggage truck and food! 』


    "What? ! 』The soldiers under his command were a little confused.


    "Push the baggage cart onto the street and order it!" Gao Rou shouted, "Move quickly!" quick! quick! 』


    After a while, a raging fire broke out, accompanied by the smell of burnt food.


    "well! Gao Rou looked up at the red sky, "Hold on!" Reinforcements are coming soon! 』


    …


    …


    "Captain Yan!" fire! Fire! 』


    Liu Zhi was quite excited, pointing to the fire in the distance and shouting.


    Yan Rou squinted her eyes and looked indifferently, tilting her head slightly to indicate.


    The guard understood and rode forward.


    "Captain Yan, why...why don''t we march?" 』


    Liu Zhi didn''t understand. Wasn''t this already a fire?


    Did Liu Zhixian pass the test? It was a meritorious service.


    But it''s not big, because half of it still has to be counted on Juhu. Therefore, after some calculations by military officials, Liu Zhi''s original illusion that he would be able to rest on his merits after surrender was shattered.


    But you can''t blame anyone, because this method of calculating merit is public, and it is the same for everyone in the Hussars.


    Fei''s "experience" in later games came in handy.


    The lower the level, the easier it is to upgrade. If you kill a chicken...oh, the head of a first-level soldier can be upgraded directly on the spot!


    But the higher you go, the more difficult it becomes.


    Liu Zhi started high, which was his advantage and also his disadvantage. His promotion and meritorious service are determined according to the general level, so he still has a long way to go to achieve his expectations of lying down and enjoying it...


    So Liu Zhi came and got the opportunity to accompany Yan Rou to fight against Mo County.


    But in Yan Rou''s eyes, this guy is just here to share the meat.


    Yan Rou also wanted to lie down and had already planned to quit. But his problem is that his personal "retirement" is enough, but his staff''s pension is not enough. If they continue to serve as soldiers, they will still have military pay, subsidies, and logistical support. Once they retire, many of these people will still not have Han identity, and many things will be very troublesome.


    That''s why Yan Rou went out again with her troops before her injuries were completely healed.


    Yan Rou immediately put Liu Zhi aside, not entirely because Liu Zhi was here to share the credit, but because although the fire broke out in Mo County, the signal was different from the previous agreement.


    When the guards reported back, and indeed heard and saw the chaos in Muxian County, Yan Rou gave the order to march.


    However, this behavior made Liu Zhi think that Yan Rou wanted to let his guards take the credit first and let him stay behind. Therefore, when Yan Rou ordered the march, Liu Zhi did not even say hello and directly led his troops The men and horses hurried forward!


    …


    …


    Above the river, the hustle and bustle of the day''s battle finally stopped.


    Fragments of wooden boards and traces of kerosene floated on the river.


    Some corpses were washed up on the shore, or hung on some water plants, rising and falling with the river, as if they were still alive, or trying to struggle out of death.


    Fighting on the river can generally be seen as fighting on a two-way four-lane road. If both sides send troops exceeding a certain limit, not only will it not be of any help to the battle, but it will congest the road and cause their own troops to lose There is no room for movement, and once the ships are crowded on the water and become a group, the danger will be greatly increased.


    "Captain..."


    Jiang Qin apologized to Zhou Yu.


    Although Jiang Qin fought bravely, he fought with injuries. In addition, the "Iron Head Skill" of the Sichuan-Sichuan Navy also caught the Jiangdong Navy a little off guard and suffered a heavy loss. Later, Jiang Qin fought desperately , jumped into the gang and fought hand to hand, and then barely managed to level the situation again...


    In other words, it was a draw that Jiang Dongjun thought was drawn.


    In this confrontation, the Jiangdong Navy was indeed a bit embarrassed.


    Jiang Qin had forced Xu Huang back before, so at the beginning, he still had some psychological advantages. He felt that if he could do it before, he would do the same now.


    However, the result surprised Jiang Qin.


    Normally, Jiangdong Navy has certain advantages when fighting on the water.


    And this advantage is the pride of Jiangdong people.


    But now, this pride seems to be gradually fading.


    Just a small modification and change caused the Jiangdong navy to suffer a heavy loss.


    So how many changes are there in the Sichuan-Sichuan navy that I didn''t know about before?


    Zhou Yu is wrapped in thick fur, like a dandelion flower. It looks big and beautiful, but if the wind blows...


    "It doesn''t matter. General, please rise. ” Zhou Yu helped Jiang Qin up and said, “In today’s battle, we will know that the armies of Sichuan and Sichuan cannot fight with strength, but can only be defeated wisely...”