Chapter 3455 Kua Fu Chasing the Sun
Big river.
The more lacking, the more afraid of losing it.
What Zhou Yu lacked was time. He didn''t have much time left.
On the building ship, Zhou Yu stood under Jiangdong''s flag, and also stood under his own general''s flag.
The "Zhou" character like an iron vertical line and a golden hook was once an existence that no one dared to contend with, but now it seems to be dim. Even under Jiang Feng''s teasing, it looks a little weak and cannot be lifted up. Get started.
Along the river, the situation is changing.
The same is true for the Han war situation.
As the commander-in-chief of Jiangdong Navy, Zhou Yu not only shoulders the hopes of the Zhou family, but also bears the important responsibility of the entire Jiangdong foundation.
If Zhou Yu only thought about the Zhou family, there would be no need to drag his sick body to the front line this time.
Some people may think he is stupid, and some may say that he cannot let go of military power, but what Zhou Yu wants more is victory and the realization of his dream!
He and Sun Ce discussed, formulated, and dreamed up the dream together!
That dream is so beautiful...
At that time, the sky was so blue and the river was so clear, but now...
The light of the sun made Zhou Yu feel a little dizzy.
The river water was also turbid, as if it was mixed with countless ghosts.
Perhaps because of his illness, Zhou Yu felt unprecedented anxiety and powerlessness at this moment.
He stood on the building boat and stared at the rough river ahead, his heart filled with desire for victory and uncertainty about the future.
Zhou Yu knew very well that he didn''t have much time to waste.
This expedition is a critical step for Jiangdong''s survival.
However, when he received a letter from Chai Sanglai and learned that Sun Quan did not support him as firmly as expected, he was both surprised and helpless.
He knew this moment would come eventually, but he didn''t expect it to come so quickly.
It''s not impossible to withdraw the troops now.
Perhaps it also meets the needs of "everyone" and the wishes of the "people".
No one likes war, and Zhou Yu is no exception. If he can get benefits at the negotiation table, there is no need to go to war. Only when no agreement can be reached at the negotiation table will a **** conflict break out.
Zhou Yu came all the way from Jiangdong, dragging his ailing body, just for a simple victory or two, and then he could go back to Chaisang and wait for Sun Quan to take away his military power?
In the message sent by Chai Sang, although Sun Quan has not yet given the final order to withdraw his troops, Zhou Yu has noticed that Sun Quan is not still hesitating whether to withdraw his troops, but is trying to use his withdrawal in exchange for and balance more troops. Benefit.
Zhou Yu has advised Sun Quan countless times to focus on long-term interests instead of just focusing on the present...
But it still has no effect.
In other words, Sun Quan thinks it is more important to focus on the present. If he can''t get through the present, can there be a future?
However, no matter how concerned Sun Quan is, if he cannot capture Sichuan and Shu, then Jiangdong will definitely have no future.
Once the disputes in the north of the Yangtze River are settled, it will be impossible for Sun Quan to easily rule the Central Plains area north of the Yangtze River. Once the water and land in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River are formed, under multiple attacks, the foundation of the Sun family in the east of the Yangtze River will also be destroyed. Ushering in a catastrophe. These were Zhou Yu''s words from the bottom of his heart, but Sun Quan had always been hesitant to believe them, wondering if Zhou Yu was deceiving him?
If Sun Quan really trusted Zhou Yu, he would not go back on his words now and throw out the promise he made when he went to war.
The more he thought of these, the more Zhou Yu missed Sun Ce back then.
Although Sun Ce is stupid and too straightforward, at least he is not like Sun Quan...
Zhou Yu sighed slightly and focused on the battle situation in front of him.
The progress of the Sichuan-Shu Army is almost rapid.
Earlier, the intelligence received by Zhou Yu still said that the Sichuan and Sichuan navy could fall into the water during training, but now they can fight with the Jiangdong navy. Before the war started, Zhou Yu once again confirmed that the ships of the Sichuan-Shu navy were lagging behind and their number was much smaller than that of Jiangdong. However, after the battle, it was discovered that these Sichuan-Shu ships were even equipped with the latest artillery!
If possible, Zhou Yu would also like to capture a Sichuan-Sichuan navy ship to see what the artillery is like and how it works...
Under Zhou Yu''s order, the Jiangdong navy divided into three groups without any pause, and directly pursued and oppressed the Sichuan-Shu navy.
Zhou Yu''s building ship was also three-story, equipped with more than 500 soldiers on top and bottom. In front and on both sides of him, there were thirty or forty medium-sized fighting ships, each equipped with soldiers ranging from 100 to 200 people.
The sun in the sky has begun to set in the west, and the golden light is spread all over the river. It seems that people have an illusion that the navy in the east of the Yangtze River is not chasing the Sichuan and Shu troops, but the sun in the sky.
And Zhou Yu standing on the building boat is the Kuafu chasing the sun.
The Sichuan and Sichuan navy ran in front, and the Jiangdong navy pursued in the rear.
Warning smoke erupted from behind the Sichuan-Shu Navy camp. It looked like the Jiangdong Navy had won a huge victory.
Therefore, the Jiangdong naval forces are highly motivated...
That''s impossible.
Human physical strength is limited.
From fighting in the early morning to now, there has been almost no time to rest and eat throughout the whole day. Even if there is, it is just to fill in the battle. Now most of the soldiers, whether they are the Sichuan-Shu Army or the Jiangdong Army, are relatively tired. Yes, it''s just that the Jiangdong navy is indeed relatively elite. Even in its current tired state, its tactical movements are still relatively accurate and there is no deformation.
Zhou Yu looked at it with a little emotion in his heart.
It is these ordinary Jiangdong naval soldiers who are the foundation of the entire Jiangdong!
Not those Jiangdong nobles!
Sun Quan and Sun Zhongmou, if they don’t have the right names, they must have the right words...
Instead of relying on these Jiangdong soldiers, but seeking skinship with the Jiangdong gentry, isn''t it putting the cart before the horse?
I hope this battle will be successful.
Or maybe...
On the surface, Zhou Yu''s thoughts seemed to be quite calm, and the various orders for commanding the navy were correct. It seemed that everything was fine. But in fact, not only Zhou Yu himself, but also the guards around Zhou Yu were not aware of it. At this moment, Zhou Yu was actually emotionally affected by the urgent letter sent by Chai Sang.
This is a terrible thing, and normally it shouldn''t happen to Zhou Yu.
But it happened now, because the current Zhou Yu is not the Zhou Yu in the "normal state".
The side effects of the golden elixir will not only destroy Zhou Yu''s body, but also destroy Zhou Yu''s brain...
The most fatal thing is that Zhou Yu was so smart before that the people around Zhou Yu, whose brains were in a state of "shrinking" for a long time, simply couldn''t consider that Zhou Yu had actually made a mistake now, and thought that Zhou Yu had something else. Wonderful hand.
When Kuafu chased the sun, he also led the entire tribe forward.
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On the other side, Zhuge Liang stood in the flying house holding the railing, looking at the Jiangdong ships catching up in the distance.
Zhuge Liang''s current strategy is a bit risky.
There are not too many examples in history of what was originally intended to be a strategic retreat, but ended up being a major rout.
Like Napoleon...
[A certain little man was so angry that he jumped up and down. He didn’t mention so many other people’s examples, but he blamed me? 】
Because of the poor communication, during the retreat, even if one person shouts like that, it may cause widespread emotional panic, and then trigger a large-scale collapse of order. In that case, it will be the Immortal City. Nothing can be done to turn the tide.
Moreover, what Zhuge Liang wants is not only to retreat, but also to counterattack during the retreat!
Xu Huang''s previous hesitation was also based on this point.
But in the end Xu Huang decided to trust Zhuge Liang, and Zhuge Liang was willing to trust his soldiers.
However, mere words of trust cannot have such a significant effect. In fact, during the entire army''s retreat, on Xu Huanglou''s ship, on the side where Zhuge Liang was, flags and war drums were constantly shouting to Signals are passing around.
"Hold on!" ""wait! 』
This is the message conveyed by the constant waving of the flag.
The beating of the war drum seemed to have penetrated into the blood of all Sichuan and Sichuan soldiers, ringing and beating together with their hearts.
"Work on it, work on it!" Jiang Dongjun is catching up! 』
The guard pointed at the Jiangdong navy, "We are about to engage in battle. Let''s go into the cabin to engage in battle!" 』
Zhuge Liang did not immediately answer whether it was good or bad, but asked: "Have the wartime extra meals been distributed to the soldiers?" 』
"It''s all posted!" "The guard replied, "Are you hungry? Do you want me to get a copy? 』
Zhuge Liang smiled and waved his hands, "I''m not hungry." 』
This is Zhuge Liang''s meticulousness.
He had made sufficient preparations before the war.
This preparation is not just about weapons, swords, guns, bows, arrows and armor.
It''s not a formal meal, and it''s not very big. It''s similar to three-mix powder with a lot of salt, and you can eat it by mixing it with water.
As for whether it is hygienic or not, the big man has no hygiene monster at the moment.
The guards on the side urged Zhuge Liang to enter the cabin.
Zhuge Liang turned his head, squinted at the still dazzling sun, then turned back and smiled, "Help me prepare my armor!" 』
"Engage!" The sword and the gun have no eyesight! ” The guard disagreed a little, “It’s safer to stay in the cabin! 』
Zhuge Liang shook his head, "Take the armor." 』
In this battle, he must be present in person.
The guards had no choice but to take the armor and help Zhuge Liang put it on from head to toe.
Zhuge Liang is not as thin as he was in history. After putting on the armor, he looks the same, quite heroic.
When Zhuge Liang was wearing a suit of armor and came in front of Xu Huang, Xu Huang also smiled and said: "This suit is really good." But you have to stay away from the side of the ship to be careful of the ship swaying. 』
Zhuge Liang smiled and cupped his hands to express his gratitude.
"Now…"
Xu Huang looked at the Jiangdong navy chasing after him in the distance, "Is it right here?" 』
Zhuge Liang looked at the mountains and rivers on the left and right and nodded, "Not the best, but not bad either!" 』
"Then right here!" 』
Xu Huang did not hesitate and immediately ordered, "The whole army has its left rudder full, lower the sails, and turn around!" 』
When the order signal was issued, the Sichuan-Shu Army, which had originally retreated to the west, began to turn around, forming a triangular formation with the building ship as the bottom and the fighting ships and Meng Chong on both sides. This is an assault formation with both offense and defense. The thick formation can ensure penetration of the opponent''s battle formation, and the expanded wings can ensure the killing area.
The Sichuan and Sichuan soldiers adjusted their breathing and checked their equipment.
The oarsmen in the cabin endured the sweltering heat and the smell of sweat and blood. According to the instructions, they struggled to pedal the wheel or paddle the long oar.
The sword and shield hand on the deck clenched the sword in his hand, and tied the sword and his palm with a cloth strip to prevent him from unconsciously letting go and falling when the battleship hit and shook.
The crossbowman leaned against the female wall, tried to open the crossbow, and checked that the arrows, brazier and other objects were in convenient and accustomed positions.
Some soldiers fetched some water from the river and splashed it around on the deck of the ship to wet any flammable objects first.
Cruel war will make people grow up quickly.
It will make ignorant children understand the sorrow of life and death, make ignorant teenagers know the suffering of hunger, make weak young people taste the pain of disability, and make the elderly bury their black hair in sorrow.
The original Sichuan-Sichuan navy soldiers who were unskilled, not alert, and didn''t even know how to cooperate have been gradually eliminated in the battle, and the remaining ones have gradually become experienced navy soldiers. Even though the warship was turning and the center of gravity of the entire ship shifted, these Sichuan-Shu navy soldiers were still making various preparations in an orderly manner.
The surging river water goes eastward and never returns.
The sun shines brightly and sets in the west.
Xu Huang stared at the approaching Jiangdong warships, slowly raised his hand, then waved fiercely and ordered: "The whole army is ready!" Attack the Jiangdong navy! 』
The ordering soldiers responded loudly, waved the colorful flags in their hands, and issued the order.
The drummer on the boat beat the big cowhide drum, and the powerful sound of war drums once again echoed on the river.
Zhou Yu saw the movements of the Sichuan-Shu army and heard the thick sound of war drums, but he felt relieved in his heart.
It is not easy to turn to meet the enemy in the countercurrent. If the movements are slightly deformed or the cooperation is not coordinated, the dense group of battleships may collide with themselves. At that time, there is no need for Jiangdong''s army to rush up to attack. The Sichuan-Shu River The army collapsed first!
"Speed ??up, speed up!" Crossbowmen at the ready! Shield bearers ready! 』
Zhou Yu issued several combat orders in succession, and then waited for the Sichuan-Shu navy to reveal its flaws!
Undoubtedly, Zhou Yu''s thoughts and predictions about water battles and the Sichuan-Sichuan navy have become a weight for the current battle. However, Zhou Yu also forgot some things due to his lingering illness, or in other words, he was not so thorough.
Water warfare actually has some similarities with cavalry warfare.
The cavalry charge requires speed, and the battle between warships also requires speed.
Penetrating requires speed, and impact requires even more speed.
In the traditional surface warfare of the Han Dynasty, the ships fighting on the surface, shooting, ramming and jumping, are undoubtedly the three-piece set of water warfare, and anyone who uses it can say it is good.
Shooting and gang jumping mostly depend on the soldiers'' individual abilities and bravery, but collisions test the strength and structure of the ship itself. Big ships have advantages in size and have thicker decks that can directly crush small boats. Therefore, how to use your own big ship to crush the opponent''s small boat without being entangled by the opponent''s small boat is a test of every water level. The commanding ability of military generals.
At the same time, ramming is a more efficient and lethal tactic than shooting and jumping gangs. Therefore, each building ship can be said to be a mobile battle fortress, and at the same time, it is also a small city that can actively ram people. How to make good use of the building ship has become a key point in the battle between the two sides.
For building ships, if they want to have a better impact effect, they must have a certain speed.
If there is no speed, then he is hit on the spot instead of hitting someone.
If you want to have a certain speed, you must have enough acceleration time and acceleration distance. Otherwise, no matter how good the boat is, it will be difficult to reach a high speed, and then it will definitely suffer when facing a faster opponent. .
Going down from the top, there is a bonus of water flow, but when the battleship is turning, the speed is slowed down, so the bonus of water flow is not much for the Sichuan-Shu Army, and when the Sichuan-Shu Army turns, it is extremely difficult to sail the ship. Once the helmsman makes a mistake, a chain reaction will occur.
Therefore, Zhou Yu was very happy to see the Sichuan-Shu Army''s warships turning around before the battle.
And seeing the opponent''s warships turning together, the probability of making a mistake was obviously greater. This made Zhou Yu almost immediately issue an order to attack the Sichuan-Shu Army before it turned and the speed had not increased!
Jiangdong''s army''s formation was that the boats rushed to the front.
Meng Chong''s speed will undoubtedly be much faster than that of a building boat. These meng rushes are not for collision, because even if they are equipped with ramming horns, they are no match for building battleships, and the collision may not cause much damage to the opponent. At the same time, there are not many soldiers who rush towards them, whether it is bows or arrows. Shooting and jumping into gangs may not necessarily lead to any advantage, so the purpose of these rushes is to rush into the enemy group, disrupt the enemy''s array, and find the right time to drop some water ghosts to cooperate with the front-line operations.
After Jiangdong''s Meng Chong came the main battleship in the battle.
Following the practices of the Sichuan and Sichuan Navy, the battleships in the forefront of Jiangdong were also equipped with metal rams. They bared their teeth and claws, trying to give the Sichuan and Sichuan Navy a little shock. On the battleship, Jiangdong navy soldiers were preparing to draw their bows and load their crossbows.
Just like in land battles, about a hundred steps is the best distance for shooting.
At the same time, the speed of warships is not as fast as that of war horses, so when the two sides cross each other, they can often shoot several rounds of arrows, and there is still a certain amount of preparation time. Therefore, the configuration of bows and crossbows equipped in the navy is often ideal for There are even more half-opened and powerful crossbows.
All of this was as Zhou Yu expected, and there were no big differences. But soon, Zhou Yu discovered something was wrong...
The speed of Jiangdong Navy is equally unfastened!
Then Zhou Yu suddenly remembered and his body swayed!
He was negligent!
This was originally the most basic and simple question, but he ignored it!
It''s like a chess player who was about to make a wonderful move, but because his hand slipped, the chess piece fell on the chessboard...