The residents of Port Said once again felt the threat of war. At this moment, countless residents stamped their feet and beat their chests with regret. "I should have fled a long time ago. Today's noon is the only chance to escape. Why didn't I seize it..."
"Run, run quickly, we will definitely have to fight..."
During the morning clashes, some residents of Port Said fled the city out of fear and sought refuge in the countryside. ?But I didn’t expect that after the impact, the French suddenly became scared.
Under the threat of artillery from the combined fleet, the French did not have the courage to fire at all. The coastal defense battery even separated the shells and medicine packages, all of which were seen by the local indigenous people.
Coupled with the start of negotiations in the afternoon and the Chinese leisurely shopping, the natives of Port Said misjudged the situation. Who would have thought that fighting would start again after dark.
Under the control of fear, people will infinitely exaggerate this fear. There are obviously more than 200 Chinese 6th Marines and less than 300 British sailors on the sea, but in the eyes of these citizens, there is an overwhelming feeling. .
In their eyes, the entire harbor was filled with burning torches, denser than the stars in the sky.
Perhaps it was a Chinese strategy. Almost every sampan boarding the ship was lit with more than four torches. All officers who did not need to row had a torch in each hand, which created a more dense visual effect.
What frightens the residents of Port Said even more is the silent aura of these Chinese people. Why is everyone silent when it is clearly the eve of the war? This completely contradicted their impression of war.
In the minds of these Egyptian natives, war is not just about the two sides roaring at the top of their lungs, and then lining up to chop at each other. If one side has muskets, they will fire volleys from a distance.
Shouldn't war be filled with smoke, blood... and most importantly, the hoarse howling of human beings? Why are these Chinese people so silent? It’s scary.
What's even more terrifying is the messy paint on these people's faces, which look like evil ghosts from hell from a distance.
Run, no matter how stupid the natives are, they can see the situation clearly. The Chinese are really crazy today!
The whole city! The citizens packed their belongings that were easy to carry, locked the doors of their homes, took their wives and children, and ran to the desert outside the city. The entire street was full of adults calling their children to cry. In some streets, they even crowded together with the legal team who came to support them. Who on both sides Can't even walk.
"Get away! You cowards, get away..." The judge picked up his riding crop and whipped him hard. The natives didn't dare to resist, but they didn't dare to look back either. They just held their heads and continued to rush forward.
"Show the bayonet! If you don't give way, assassinate me and find a way out..." the officer riding the war horse shouted loudly.
The sharp bayonets reflected a faint light. The vanguard attacked the nearest Egyptian natives without saying a word. The sharp bayonets pierced their arms and thighs, and screams instantly spread throughout the streets.
"Killing! The French started killing..." With a bang, the street that was crowded just now suddenly branched out into an alley in the middle, and the supporting French army could finally march forward quickly.
At this moment, the Consulate Mansion has long become the eye of the typhoon in the storm. The whole city is in a state of panic. Only this place remains quiet, but this quietness is full of killings.
Xiang Ying's group's circular formation has now been compressed into a half-moon shape. Behind them is the railing of the pier, and behind the railing is the foaming sea water.
The ten brothers thrust their bayonets outwards in unison, protecting Xiang Ying with the fire of hatred in his eyes.
On the opposite side, more than a hundred French soldiers crowded the street, but they did not give orders and did not attack. Behind the French military formation, horses galloped everywhere in the consul's palace, and urging bugles began to blow loudly.
Counselor Lacourt did not want to start a war, but the situation was urgent and the military attachés had to make two preparations. The French troops who were hiding in various military camps in the city preparing for the war began to rush over after hearing the order.
Laku stared at Xiang Ying with blazing eyes. He had already thought everything through, "This is all your poisonous plan. You kidnapped the two soldiers by acting on your own! You still want to blame us..."
"Your goal is still to occupy Port Said, right? Are you determined to serve as a frontline for the British? Hahaha... You Chinese have a phrase that I remember very clearly, which is to vote for a certificate, right?"
"In ancient times, if the Chinese wanted to be bandits, they had to kill an innocent person as a surrender certificate! Are you Chinese determined to submit a surrender certificate to the British? In order to help the British occupy the canal, you can even act like this A bitter plot?"
Xiang Ying sneered in his heart and said, "Okay! I didn't expect that you are still a China expert, but your analysis is completely wishful thinking, and you still have the arrogant habits of Europeans!"
"You still think that we are the younger brothers of the British? Do you really think that the Chinese can't stand on their own after leaving the UK? Bah... What we want is your apology statement, and of course the money you just showed off your wealth! "
Xiang Ying curled his lips and said, "I don't understand what you are talking about! I brought twelve guards with me, so I have to take them away today, otherwise I don't deserve to wear this military uniform!"
"There must be an explanation for what happened today. Either you shoot us to death here, or...or return the soldiers to me! Immediately! Immediately!"
"This is so unreasonable! Counselor, we can't bear it anymore, give the order! Detain these Chinese and order the coastal defense artillery to fire! These Chinese must be taught a lesson!" There was a commotion in the French army, and the proud young men were already very angry. collapsed.
"Shut up..." Counselor Raku roared, panting like an ox.
War? I don’t want to start a war? But how to start a war with only three thousand troops in Port Said? And those cannons that are large in diameter but extremely old?
It's okay to scare the natives of Egypt, but do you still expect to go to war with the tens of thousands of coalition forces on the opposite side?
At that moment, Raku suddenly thought of the story Xiang Ying told before, that imaginary scene described in a joking tone, and now it actually became true.
The Chinese are now on board, not in the name of maintaining the safety of the canal, nor of protecting overseas Chinese. They simply came to mobilize troops to demand people, and they blamed France for kidnapping.
What can be done? Shoot? As soon as the gunshots were fired, the British and Chinese had an excuse to fight back. If the war actually started, it would be France that would suffer in the end.
"Mr. Xiang..." Raku suddenly softened like a frustrated rubber ball. "What do you want! What do you want?"
Xiang Ying smiled evilly, "Don't tell me what I want now. I want my kidnapped brother. Can you get it?"
"Negotiations must be of equal strength..."
Before he finished speaking, he heard a loud voice from behind: "Xiang Ying! Why are you surrounded by people? Hahaha... With me, Hyoutaro, here, let's see who dares to make a mistake!"
"The whole army attacks... Go ashore and board 6! As long as the French dare to fire the first shot, we will fight back!"
"Kill!" There was a thunderous roar on the sea. Countless soldiers jumped into the knee-deep seawater and strode forward in formation towards the port.
