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Chapter 222 Attack of Pirates ([-])

Standing at the bow of the boat, Chu Yun looked at Miyako Island, which was vaguely covered in water mist. The terrain of the island was relatively flat. Since it had not undergone much development, the island was lush with greenery and many subtropical plants grew there.It's a pity that the storm is still passing, and the sea is smoky. Chu Yun can't see the whole picture of Miyako Island, but it is still a big island in the Pacific Ocean.

"Damn it, we finally landed, I hope there is a safe haven here." Said the sailor on the boat.

"Although this is an island formed by coral reefs, the terrain is not high, but according to the nautical chart, there is a rough port in the northwest of the island, which just blocks the wind, which is more than enough to block such wind and waves." Nelson said to Chu Yun.

The fleet bypassed the arm ring extending northwest of Miyako Island, and the wind gradually slowed down.

At the northwest coast of Miyakojima, there is a fishing port, and you can see a small village formed by continuous thatched houses from a distance.There is also a wooden pole around the small village, and the flag of the Liao Army can be seen drooping in the rain.

"It's the military flag of our Liao Army!" Seeing the military flag flying over the East China Sea, Chu Yun couldn't help sweeping away the haze of the storm before, full of pride!
Yes, unknowingly, the Liao army already has the capital to intervene in the East China Sea!
"The fifth battalion of the Ryukyu Battalion is stationed on Miyako Island. The captain is Che Jingde. He was sent from the Third Infantry Battalion to join the Ryukyu Battalion. He has been stationed on Miyako Island for six months." A person who came with the ship said. An official of the Ryukyu Guard said, "Every month, Che Jingde will report the situation of Miyako Island to Shurijo Castle on time, and will be responsible for collecting taxes and fees for residents of Miyako Island and berthing merchant ships."

"Get ready to dock," Chu Yun said.

The fleet lowered its main sails and sailed slowly into the fishing port.The soldiers on the island seemed to have sensed the arrival of the naval fleet and came out of the houses to assemble.

Boom!Boom!Boom!Just as the fleet was approaching the fishing port, flames flashed in the thick fog on the sea.

"Get down! Get down!" Nelson, as the general of the naval battle, blurted out almost as soon as he caught a glimpse of the fire.

Before Chu Yun could react, he was pushed to the ground by Ella beside him.

The shells whizzed out of the water mist and smashed into the naval fleet of the Liao Army, splashing countless waves!Some shells hit the wooden sailing ships, splinters splintered and spars snapped!

A shell flew over the heads of Chu Yun and the others, breaking a mast of a nearby frigate by the waist, and sawdust fell all over the ground!Chu Yun's ears were buzzing.

Damn, what's going on!Chu Yun was confused again.Why was he attacked all of a sudden? This voyage is too unlucky for me!
After a round of shells in the water mist, the enemy's offensive stopped temporarily, and Nelson and others stood up and prepared to fight back!
"The gunner is loading ammunition and preparing to fight back!" Nelson stood up and directed the naval soldiers to turn the bow of the ship so that the starboard side with stronger firepower was aimed at the direction of the shell attack.

"According to the enemy's artillery fire, it is estimated that the number of enemy artillery is about [-], and the number of artillery on one side is up to [-]. The number of enemy ships hidden in the fog is unknown. The shells have no eyes, and staying here will only increase the danger. Ella , you take the army lord and guards to land in a small boat, and you must protect his safety!" Nelson said.

"General Nelson, we must wipe out this pirate!" Chu Yun said bitterly.

The storm is caused by nature, so it's fine if Chu Yun can't trouble it, but when he is unlucky, the pirates also come to join in the fun, isn't this courting death? !

"With our firepower, it is enough to suppress the enemy. Commander, leave this dangerous place!"

The fleet changed from the original formation to a horizontal line, and all the artillery of the single string was aimed at the pirate ships hidden in the water mist.Victory has more than 50 cannons on one side, while the other 24-cannon frigate has ten cannons on one side. Many cannons were destroyed due to the storm. Even so, the firepower on one side can reach a hundred cannons.

boom! ! !The Victory took the lead in attacking, with more than 50 artillery salvos, and the huge hull was also stopped!After the other gunboats were bombarded by the Victory, the rest of the gunboats also fired one after another!
Hundreds of solid bullets formed a dense meteor shower and fell into the sea fog. The sound of water jets splashing and wooden boats being hit came from the dense fog!
boom! !The pirate ships in the water mist started the second bombardment!

The fire was flickering in the water mist, and the artillery bombardment continued, but it was difficult for both sides to judge the casualties of the other side.

Chu Yun and his guards went down into the sea in a small boat. The sailors paddled the water and approached the shore.He turned his head and looked at the fierce battle at sea, and couldn't help feeling worried.

"This voyage was really full of twists and turns. First, there was a storm, and then there was an attack by pirates. The water in the East China Sea is really deep." Chu Yun sat in the small boat, and the constant ups and downs of the waves made Chu Yun uneasy.

The garrison guarding Miyakojima saw several small boats approaching the shore and hurried over to greet them.Several small boats took advantage of the waves to rush onto the beach, and Chu Yun got off the small boats pulled by the guards.

"I'm Che Jingde, the captain of Miyako Island's defense. Is the commander here?" A general in armor on the shore asked.

"I am Chu Yun!" Chu Yun said.

"Three days ago, I received news from Shuri Castle that the military chief was coming to Miyako Island, and we were waiting here at the fishing port," Che Jingde said.

"Do you know which pirate fleet is at war with us?" Chu Yun saw the two fleets that were still at war. On the shore, he could see fire in the water mist, and the sound of cannons was like thunder. .

"The fleet near here is Zheng Zhihu's fleet. He has always coveted our Miyako Island. Master, it is dangerous to stay in the port. If the pirate ships break through the blockade and the artillery bombards the port, it will be bad. Why don't we retreat to In the villages on the island, avoid the artillery fire." Che Jingde said.

"Yes, with Nelson's strength, and with superior firepower, defeat the pirate fleet and join us soon." Chu Yun nodded.

Chu Yun brought dozens of guards and sailors, and under the leadership of a garrison team of 200, he began to leave the port and retreat to Miyako Island.

Shit, this time is really unlucky.Chu Yun, who was temporarily safe, couldn't help muttering, but the timing of the pirates' ambush to their fleet was too coincidental, not too early, not too late, just when the fleet was about to dock.Could it be that the pirate knew his whereabouts?Who would have exposed his itinerary?
The more Chu Yun thought about it, the more frightened he became, and he couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat.

He looked at the soldiers stationed on Miyakojima, and he was even more convinced of his thoughts.Every move of these soldiers is not only different from the drills of the Liao Army, but also different from the movements of the local Ryukyu soldiers...

Chu Yun looked at Ella next to her, and found that her expression was also a little dignified.

"These...are not our people?" Chu Yun had no choice but to pick up most of the English that had been lost, and said to Ella.

(End of this chapter)