Three Kingdoms.

Chapter 3304 Calculated Victory

 Xu Huang's arrangement is considered to be very appropriate.

 He has never fought against Jiang Qin and Lu Xun before, so adopting a relatively cautious attitude is his usual fighting habit.

 During the melee, some unnecessary casualties still occurred.

"quick! hurry up! The crossbow bolts are almost running out! Erhei! Go get it! 』

 "Take, what to take..." Erhei responded in a daze.

　　　"You're paralyzed, don't you have any brains?" Crossbow arrow! Crossbow arrow! ” The military academy stared at the Jiangdong battleship ahead, “In the cabin! 』

Generally speaking, consumables such as crossbow bolts will be stored in the cabin. Once it is consumed on the deck, it needs to be carried in the cabin. This is almost the most basic knowledge and work for all sailors.

 During normal training, no one will have any problems.

 Isn’t it just to move something?

Whatever needs to be moved, even if you take it, hold it, or carry it, the weight may not be much heavier than the burden of carrying water and firewood at home.

 It can be said to be a matter with no technical content.

 As a result, in the current chaotic environment and tense battles, even the simplest things will inevitably lead to accidents.

Erhei, who was a little nervous and had some uncoordinated limbs, responded quickly, turned around and ran away, but forgot to put down the knife he was holding tightly in his hand...

 Hands must be empty-handed when entering the warehouse to retrieve items.

 This is a code of conduct, and under normal circumstances, there will be no problem.

 When people focus on one thing, they often forget other things.

 In later generations, while talking on the phone, if anyone hands him an object, he will subconsciously catch it, even if the object looks like a bomb or an ice cream that is about to melt. In the same way, when you are playing games, you will say yes to anything you ask, and you will open your mouth to eat whatever you are fed. Even if your brain has judged that the thing is not edible, your mouth has already picked it up...

Erhei was like this. He was preoccupied with getting things and forgot about other things. When he passed by the narrow and low hatch, he stabbed the sword in his hand while he was carrying a bundle from inside. On the neck of the crossbow comrade.

The hatch is narrow and lower than the deck, so normal entry and exit is not a big problem. However, now we are in a state of fighting and turbulence. The light changes when entering and exiting, and the crossbow arrows we carry also block part of the line of sight, resulting in The soldiers who came out did not notice that Erhei was still holding a knife in his hand.

Blood spattered out, instantly dyeing the area near the cabin door bright red.

Erhei then realized that he had actually stabbed his comrade. He was so frightened that he almost cried and stood there dumbfounded.

　　　『Bring the crossbow arrows over yet! "The military academy turned around and saw Erhei standing blankly at the hatch of the ship. He couldn't help but get angry and said, "Move quickly! 』

Er Hei was usually slow, so he tolerated it. Now he was leading his soldiers to fight for his life against the Jiangdong people, but he saw that Er Hei was still in a daze...

The military academy saw the blood on the cabin door, but he didn't pay attention at all.

 In the fight with Jiangdong Army, which side is losing blood?

Erhei heard the shouts of the military academy and subconsciously threw away the blood-stained sword, then picked up the crossbow bolt carried by his comrade who stabbed him to death from the deck, and returned to the military academy with a sense of bewilderment. On the side, crossbow bolts were distributed to the comrades who were lying on the parapet and shooting hard.

"That's it! ” The military academy said casually, “Easy! Don't be timid! Just like when training! 』

In the successive battles with the Jiangdong Army, the Sichuan and Shu Army did not suffer any casualties.

 Some people died, others grew up, and then mixed with the new soldiers.

 This is the normal state of war.

 When the bullets are flying, it doesn’t matter whether you are beautiful or ugly, whether you are male or female.

　　　『I, I killed, I killed people...』 Erhei almost burst into tears.

The military academy subconsciously thought that Erhei killed Jiangdong soldiers. Although it was a little strange how Erhei killed him, he didn't think much and casually encouraged him: "Well done!" That's what killing is all about! right? Don't be afraid, just poke it and you'll be done! 』

Erhei’s face was almost twisted, and he pointed at the door of the cabin, "No, no, no, no, I, I, I, I, I killed, I killed my own people..."

"ah? ha? ! ” Only then did the military academy react, and turned around to stare at the cabin door, “ Immortal Banban! I told you to move the crossbow arrows! I didn’t ask you to grab the crossbow arrows carried by your own people! 』

Erhei burst into tears, "No!" Me, I didn’t grab it, I just bumped into it! 』

　　　　Accidentally bumped into it? ” asked the military academy.

Erhei nodded fiercely.

 It seemed that at this moment, all the sounds disappeared, and there was a brief moment of silence.

The military academy turned his face and said, "Win this battle first!" understand? Let’s win this battle first! Go move the crossbow arrows again! Go quickly! 』

Erhei wiped away his tears and hurriedly went back to the cabin.

 When passing the hatch of the ship, Erhei paused. He looked back at the military academy, and then did not continue walking inside. Instead, he moved the body of his dead comrade aside, as if he were sitting on the hatch of a ship. He knelt down in front of the corpse, kowtowed three times, and then mumbled something unknown before getting up and heading into the cabin.

 Many times, when people pay attention to war, they think that war is the stage for heroes, but they forget that the wood and nails that build the stage are actually **** and painful.

Without these ordinary wood and nails, no matter how tall or handsome the hero is, he can only stand on the ground and cannot be looked up to by others.

On the other side, Lu Xun’s wood and nails gradually set up the stage.

The reason why Lu Xun took the risk to personally investigate Xu Huang's movements was to ensure that his own strategy could be implemented.

 Xu Huang is indeed stable, but not foolproof. Xu Huang's fault was not on the water, but on land. This is why sometimes when an army marches, even though a certain route is more convenient, it still has to move slowly by land and water.

If Xu Huang also advances by land and water, then Lu Xun will have nothing to do.

 But the speed of advancing by land and water is slower, which also means giving Jiangdong more time to prepare. The army had to cross mountains and set up camps. It couldn't go very far in a day. Not only did it need a lot of food and grass, but it also lost the effect of raiding the barbarian roads. Therefore, Xu Huang finally chose to focus on the attack on the water, and did not choose to advance both by land and water. The way.

Xu Huang's small flaw would not be a problem if he faced others, such as Zhou Tai, or even Jiang Qin and other navy veterans. Because these generals are focused on the phone just like when they are on the phone, their attention is also on the naval forces. Only guys like Lu Xun who are not brave in battle do not take the usual path and set up a trap for Xu Huang. A trap.

Jiangdong also had catapults.

 Although there is a certain gap between the technology and standard of the catapults of the Hussars, it is generally enough, especially after being inspired by the Hussars, it can not only throw stone bombs...

 The real enemy will never be rigid and fight according to the previous attack methods and attack routines.

While Xu Huang and Jiang Qin were fighting on the river, Lu Xun received a signal indicating that the catapult on the hilltop had been turned and calibrated...

　　　　hurrah hoo…”

More than a dozen fireballs streaked across the sky, and then fell diagonally downward toward the river.

With a "boom" sound, one of the fireballs landed on a warship belonging to Xu Huang's rear army.

"careful! Get out of the way! 』

The soldiers on Xu Huang's warships roared loudly.

 But it was too late.

The flames of the fireball not only swallowed up the bodies of the nearby soldiers, but also ignited the items piled on the ship.

Normally, the rear army will not directly participate in the battle, but is used to store baggage and consumables, and now these things are being targeted by Lu Xun...

Another fireball fell, and fragments of flames flew.

The soldiers burned by the flames let out bursts of screams, which immediately made the soldiers in Xu Huang's rear army panic. Most of the Sichuan-Sichuan naval forces placed in the rear army were not as powerful as the front army and the Chinese army.

 This is a normal configuration. Unless there is some special strategic arrangement, who would put the most elite combat forces in the rear army to stare at the food and grass in a daze?

But now Xu Huang did not advance by land and water. At the same time, as soon as he entered the battlefield, he was caught in an entanglement with Jiang Qin and did not have time to divide his troops and go to the shore to check. The most important point is that Xu Huang did not follow Zhuge Liang's advice. He felt that his troops could overwhelm Jiangdong, so he wanted to make a quick victory and sent troops immediately after receiving supplies. Xu Huang's rear army was attacked, and the array of ships was immediately in a panic. Jiang Qin seized the opportunity and pounced on the entire army.

　　　The boat is about to hit! Get ready to dock! 』

　　　Boom! 』

 The two ships collided hard.

A tooth-breaking creaking sound, sawdust flying everywhere.

 Soldiers who were unable to stand still on the deck fell into the water.

　　　『Up, up, up! "Jiang Qin roared and jumped onto the Sichuan-Shu Navy warship first.

 Several Sichuan and Shu soldiers came to kill him.

Jiang Qin swung his sword across the board, causing a **** light, and roared: "Kill!" Anyone who stands in my way will die! 』

While he was slashing, an arrow suddenly whizzed over and pierced Jiang Qin's chest.

Jiang Qin shouted and staggered immediately.

The Sichuan and Shu soldiers on the battleship thought that Jiang Qin was dead, so their morale was greatly boosted. They shouted and rushed forward again, trying to kill Jiang Qin and Jiangdong soldiers under Jiang Qin and get off the ship.

　　　『Ahhhhhhh...』

As a result, before the Sichuan and Shu soldiers could kill Jiang Qin and others, Jiang Qin rushed up again, still carrying half of the broken arrows, and rushed into the Sichuan and Shu soldiers, as if wounded. Like a tiger, it chops wildly.

 If the general is like this, Jiangdong's soldiers will also attack them like crazy.

The Sichuan and Shu soldiers did not know what was going on. Some people thought that Jiang Qin was invulnerable or that he had come back from the dead. They were shaken and felt that Jiang Qin was invincible, so they turned around and ran away.

Due to the bumping and shaking of the ship, the arrows in water battles can only be scattered within a general range, and their strength is not as good as that of longbowmen on land. Moreover, as a general, Jiang Qin's armor protection is also limited. Not bad. Although the arrow penetrated the body, it was not too deep. Jiang Qin fought with injuries and was very brave.

Xu Huang's front army was suppressed and beaten by Jiang Qin, and the rear army was hit by a burst of fireballs, and the entire army formation collapsed.

 Blood and fire dance together.

 Xu Huanghe…

Now, Xu Huang can't fly.

 Xu Huang knew that he was careless and fell into an ambush by the enemy.

There are only two options now. One is to defeat Jiang Qin and destroy Jiangdong Water Village with the fireballs coming from the mountains on land. Then the Jiangdong soldiers on the shore will naturally collapse. The other is to temporarily withdraw the troops and wait for regrouping. Fight again.

 After thinking for a moment, Xu Huang decided to retreat temporarily.

 He felt that Yidao's Jiangdong navy was not worth fighting for.

　　　Withdraw the troops! 』

 Xu Huang gave the order.

The sound of ringing gold resounded on the water, and along with the ripples of blood and river water, it also reached Lu Xun’s ears on the high platform of the water village.

Lu Xun closed his eyes, the flesh of his cheeks moved, and then opened them. Some apology and sorrow flashed in his eyes, but they quickly turned into determination, "Now!" Attack with all your strength! 』

 Let the flag wave.

In the water village, dozens of walking boats are like wild horses running wildly along the gaps among the surface warships!

 Because of the relationship between the current and the wind, it is easy to go down the river, but when you want to turn around and go back, the often mentioned sentence will naturally appear, "It is easy for a small boat to turn around."

When Xu Huang attacked, the battle formation formed by large and small ships was able to maintain the original array, but when it came time to go back, the large and small ships could no longer maintain their original position. The small ships must turn around and retreat first, so that the big ships could have space to maneuver. .

And Lu Xun's final blow was Tu Qiong Dagger's view.

The roaring fireballs can only disrupt the array and burn and damage some materials on the surface of the ship. However, if you want to rely on fireballs to directly burn down the ship, the success rate is actually very low. If the Jiangdong Army cannot seize the opportunity to destroy these buildings and ships, which are the core of surface combat, then the Sichuan-Shu Army will repair some minor damage at any time and then make a comeback.

 The manufacturing cycle of a building ship is "physically" constant and long. Even if manpower or financial resources are added, it may not be shortened much. After all, it was the Han Dynasty that was restricted in many aspects such as materials and technology, especially the shipbuilding craftsmen in Sichuan and Shu. Compared with Jiangdong, there was a very big gap.

This means that if Jiangdong, which has suffered heavy losses, urgently recruits new buildings, or purchases building ships from some large local noble families, and starts building new building ships in the shipyard, the speed at which Jiangdong can regain its surface combat effectiveness can be said to be unparalleled at the moment. The world.

And because Jiangdong is densely covered with water networks, many Jiangdong people have lived on the water since they were born, so like the northern barbarians, they have a bonus to certain combat modes.

This led to the fact that in history, Jiang Dongsun obviously gave away 100,000 to his left, but later on, he could give another 100,000 to his right. He gave another 100,000 to the front, and after a while, another 100,000 was collected...

 Time passed little by little.

The distance between Zou Ke and the Sichuan-Shu military building and ship is also shortening little by little.

The sun is getting westward, stretching the figure's figure far in front, shining directly on the water of the Yangtze River...

Jiang Qin had retreated from the front line of fighting and took off his armor under the protection of his guards. The blood-stained shirt was already reddened, and Dr. Jin Chuang on the side quickly came up to treat the wound.

Originally it was just a puncture wound. However, because he failed to remove the arrowhead in time, Jiang Qin fought with the wound again, causing the wound to pull and the arrowhead to stir and cut in the flesh. Now it has formed a large and hideous wound.

Jiang Qin, who had lost a lot of blood, turned pale, but his attention was not on his wounds. Instead, he stared at the battlefield in the distance and suddenly said: "We are going to win." 』

The surrounding guards were stunned for a moment, and then they all looked up and looked into the distance. As a result, they could only see the broken fleet in front of them, corpses and shipwrecks floating in the river.

　　　Didn’t you see it? Those walkers went up. Jiang Qin said, "As long as the Sichuan-Shu Tower ship is destroyed, we will win." 』

 “Winning”, even if this victory is “calculated”, at the moment, it can be regarded as a “great achievement”.

 Just like the national football team of later generations, it is not about being strong, but thanking God and thanking friends for showing mercy.

"we won? ” The guard couldn’t help but get a little excited, “Really? 』

Jiang Qin watched the doctor bandage the wound, touched it lightly with his hand, then stood up, put on a new battle robe, and said, "Send the order, move towards the south bank." 』

There are many shipwrecks tangled together in the middle area of ​​the river, many of which are still burning on the water, with black smoke billowing to obscure the view. The fleet deviated from the central area of ​​​​the river and moved closer to the south bank. After the warships blocking the view in front moved away little by little, Jiang Qin saw the scene in the distance. Just as he expected, the Sichuan-Shulou ship fell behind. Being chased by Zuke...

 Zoo Ke was equipped with a bumper and filled with kerosene.

 Once the Sichuan Shulou ship is nailed, it can instantly turn the ship into a burning sea of ​​​​fire!

Jiang Qin squinted his eyes and looked at the mess on the Yangtze River. He also saw the walking boats in front of him, as well as the Jiangdong soldiers on the walking boats...

 Suddenly tears fell from his eyes.

 Tears fell down his cheeks and disappeared into his beard.

This is not only the result of his risking his life and blood and flesh, but also the result of the battle that was paid for with the flesh and blood of his tribe, his private soldiers, and the ordinary Jiangdong soldiers.

Those Jiangdong soldiers walking among Ke were all dead soldiers.

Although theoretically there is a chance to jump off the ship and dive to escape before the fire burns, in practice, often due to this or that reason, if you are a little slow, you will be burned by the fire, or even directly burned to death.

Even if it is a small-scale burn, in the Han Dynasty, soaking the skin in river water after being burned was basically the same as the God of Death pushing Pai Gow.

 ‘One ship, two ships…’

Jiang Qin slowly counted the Sichuan-Sichuan boats that were surrounded, bitten, and set on fire by Zu Ke.

The Sichuan-Shu Front Army was originally fighting with Jiang Qin's troops, so they naturally fell at the back when they evacuated, and were soon overtaken by Zuo Ke. The building ships of the Sichuan-Sichuan Army lost many **** ships and soldiers in the previous battles. The rudders and oars of the ships were inevitably damaged, and they could not get up even if they wanted to.

Zou Ke continued to move forward and caught up with Xu Huang's central army.

 "Very good, the third ship..." Jiang Qin clenched his fist tightly and feinted in the air, but soon his eyes widened, "What is that?" 』