Seeing this situation, Rikuo's eyes were splitting. This was his last fortune.
If it were gone, then Rikuo would be a sincere commander.
However, when he saw the person coming with a big iron gun in his hand, he jumped on the boat like a tiger among sheep.
Weapons were flying, people were dying one after another, and the usually brave soldiers couldn't even combine together.
The soldiers on the ship screamed and died instantly!
Lu Xiong was filled with anger, drew out his horizontal sword, and rushed forward with a single stride!
The broadsword swung out streaks of light and shadow, cutting off the head of the enemy dressed as a Tang Army general.
The blade was so fast that it cut through the air and made a sharp whistle.
Rikuo felt that this sword was simply the pinnacle of his life.
Apparently, the Tang general had noticed the attacking Riku Xiong, and when he saw that the sword was about to hit his head, the big iron gun in his hand seemed to come from the void, suddenly appeared in front of Riku Xiong, and went straight to his throat.
Every inch is longer and every inch is stronger!
If the sword is not guarded, the shot will pierce the opponent's throat before it can hit the opponent's head!
Rikuo had no choice but to retract his sword, change it from chopping to cutting, and cut hard on the spear.
Hearing a loud "dang" sound, Rikuo took several steps back before standing still.
A huge force came from his hand, which made Rikuo groan, and blood surged all over his body.
After finally suppressing the churning energy and blood in his body, Lu was shocked!
How could this person be so strong?
I have always dominated one side with my strength, but this time I found that my strength was much lower than the opponent's in a head-to-head confrontation!
However, because he forcefully received the opponent's blow, he blocked the opponent's figure and was unable to take advantage of the momentum to strike, otherwise his life would definitely be in danger.
But before Rikuo could breathe a sigh of relief, General Tang, armed with a spear, had already attacked.
He stabbed back casually, killing the pirate who was trying to attack him, and then rushed towards him with a quick step.
The big gun in his hand was like a flexible wooden stick, and it had already stabbed him in the chest!
Rikuo didn't dare to be careless, and blocked the big gun again with the sword in his hand. He moved his feet to release his force, and moved his body to the side in order to avoid the blow.
As long as he can be delayed for a moment, the soldiers behind him will help him kill the opponent.
A good tiger cannot fight against a large number of wolves. No matter how strong the opponent is, they will surely die here!
Although Rikuo's idea was good, when the sword blocked the opponent's weapon, he realized that he was wrong!
The opponent obviously didn't try his best just now, and the power of this shot was much greater than the one just now.
There was a loud "dang" sound, and the big knife in his hand was shaken and flew away.
But at least he got out of the way in time and was not shot to pieces.
However, the opponent flipped his wrist, and another spear pierced out, and the sharp spear head poked a deep hole in Rikuo's head.
In severe pain, Rikuo let out an earth-shattering scream and died on the spot.
Xue Rengui used his wrist force to pick up Lu Xiongzhu's body with his spear, and shouted: "The bandit leader is dead. If you don't surrender, we will be shot to death!"
The pirates on the shore were all dumbfounded. They all stared blankly at the body that was lifted up in the air by a big iron pole.
Looking at the burly and brave Tang general again, I couldn't believe my eyes!
This group of pirates is able to dominate the Jiangnan area because Rikuo's personal force is absolutely top-notch!
Over the years, the reason why they were able to remain free while the Tang Dynasty became increasingly powerful was because of Riku Xiong's bravery and tyrannical force!
But such a boss, who was extremely powerful in the eyes of pirates, was actually beheaded on the spot by a Tang Army general under the protection of a group of soldiers. Who dared to believe it?
The boss has been killed, why should we fight?
If they continue to fight, they will only end up waiting to be slaughtered.
I don’t know who dropped the weapon first, then the second, the third...
All the pirates gave up resistance, dropped their weapons and squatted on the ground with their heads in their hands.
"My lord, please spare my life, we have no choice but to do so."
"That's right, we just followed orders and didn't do many bad things!"
"Master, I can take you to destroy other pirates, please spare us."
The sounds of begging for mercy are endless, and the whole island is chaotic and noisy.
Xue Rengui glared and shouted: "Shut up, everyone! If you dare to make noise again, you will be punished without mercy!"
Xue Rengui's roar was too domineering.
What's more, Rikuo was still holding the tip of his spear held high at an angle at this moment.
Forced by their power, the pirates became silent and did not dare to make any more noise.
The navy soldiers took the opportunity to control all the surrendered pirates and took over the entire island.
The soldiers were filled with joy and shouted: "Xue Dutong is mighty!"
Yang Fan stood next to Xue Rengui, his eyes full of admiration, and said loudly: "Rengui should take the lead in this battle!"
Xue Rengui's blood boiled in his heart and he was extremely excited.
This is your own world, this is what you want!
Only in the military can one's ability and value be reflected!
Xue Rengui's face turned red and he was very excited. He shouted: "The Governor is mighty!"
After saying that, he threw Rikuo's body to the ground!
No matter how strong a person is, it is difficult to lift such a person for such a long time.
Almost all the navy soldiers shouted in response: "The Commander-in-Chief is mighty!"
"The Governor is mighty!"
"The Tang Dynasty will win!"
Yang Fan's face was red and he almost kicked Xue Rengui to the ground.
I didn't expect this guy to be so good at flattery.
Besides, I haven't done anything. Anyone with a bit of shame would feel guilty for bragging like this.
Although it sounded really enjoyable, Yang Fan still blushed.
However, Su Dingfang was not dazzled by the victory and shouted at the pirates: "Anyone who reports and makes meritorious service will be able to survive, and the others who are stubborn will be killed!"
"Kill, kill, kill!"
On the island, the shouts shook Yunxiao!
All the pirates were imprisoned separately on the island.
These pirates, who had lost their weapons and had long since lost their courage, were no longer a threat.
The pirate water ghosts helped salvage the money that was bombed and sunk at the seaside, and dragged it back to the south of the Yangtze River as trophies.
As for all the crew and entourage, they were all excited from top to bottom. The victory of this battle opened a new chapter for new warships.
As night falls, the cleanup comes to an end, with bodies out in the open buried, fires extinguished, and wrecked ships swept aside.
In the battleship conference room, Yang Fan sat at the head of the battleship.
Li Tai, Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui, Xi Junmai and other generals were sitting on the left and right, all smiling.
Li Tai couldn't help but admired: "Brother-in-law is really talented. I originally thought that some of your strange and obscene skills were just heresy, but I didn't expect that this new sea-going ship is actually a weapon on the battlefield."
"Let's just talk about the telescope and the cannon. With these things, whether on land or at sea, you can not only know the deployment of the opponent's troops, but also control the changes in the entire battlefield. Especially the cannon, it is simply a fairy from heaven, as if it can Destroy everything in sight."
"With these sharp weapons, even if there is a huge gap in the strength of the troops, we can outnumber the enemy. We can even find the enemy's weak points and deliver a fatal blow. They are simply weapons of war. I admire them very much."
Regarding Li Tai's words, everyone present agreed.
"Yes! His Highness King Wei is right. Being able to easily defeat so many pirates in one fell swoop is all thanks to the Governor!"
Hearing everyone's praise, Yang Fan said with a hint of pride: "Everyone has over-praised you. However, the Analects of Confucius says: If a worker wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools. Only by preparing the most advanced weapons first can he be able to do his job with the smallest possible force." casualties to gain the greatest victory."
"Although I am not very familiar with the art of war, strategies, formations, and on-the-spot command, in my opinion, a strong army must not only have a firm will, but also have sharp weapons, and advanced Weapons are one of the necessary conditions for defeating the weak against the strong and the outnumbered."
"Of course, in the eyes of this governor, the feats achieved with blood seem exciting, but in fact they are irresponsible to his subordinates. This is the mistake of the coach, not to mention, the victory won with the lives and blood of his subordinates , this governor dismisses it."
"Brothers are all raised by father and mother, and they all have parents, wives and children at home. If they give up their lives easily, the whole family will be destroyed. Therefore, the governor emphasized that in addition to being equipped with the best equipment, there must also be rigorous training. "
"Work harder in peacetime and bleed less in wartime. Only by strengthening ourselves will we be able to crush the enemy with an overwhelming advantage on the battlefield, no matter what kind of enemy we face."
"Even if the enemy has various strategies to deal with it, as long as we have an absolute advantage, we will be invincible. Therefore, advanced weapons require our joint efforts to develop, and daily training requires your daily efforts, so that we can be invincible And win!"
"Grand Governor Renyi!"
Several generals stood up and saluted Yang Fan excitedly.
How many superiors are there who can cherish their subordinates like Yang Fan?
Just like Yang Fan said.
Which soldier is not born and raised by his parents? Which soldier does not have parents, wife and children?
Although it is very common to sacrifice a soldier on the battlefield, it is even just a number in the eyes of Shangguan.
But this small number represents a devastating blow to a family.
Throughout the ages, how many people have cared about those soldiers at the bottom who have been working in obscurity?
One general succeeds and ten thousand bones wither.
Many generals just use soldiers as tools to earn merit.
It is rare in ancient and modern times for a Shangguan like Yang Fan to be considerate of his subordinates and even put their lives first.
Such a person would never push these generals and soldiers out for profit or merit to achieve his own success!
Following such a coach, one can not only easily earn meritorious service and shine on the family, but also earn enough money. Is there any better job than this?
You don't need to think about it to know that being on duty under Yang Fan is simply a matter of fame and fortune.
Seeing everyone's excited expressions, Yang Fan asked: "How many casualties did our side have in this battle..."
Regarding battle losses, this is what Yang Fan is most concerned about.
Although since time traveling, he has become more and more integrated into this era where human life is regarded as nothing, and he has gradually become more and more indifferent to human life.
But after all, Yang Fan is a modern person who grew up in a sound legal society, and his worldview is indeed somewhat different.
He may be able to disregard the life and death of his enemies, but he still attaches great importance to the lives of every soldier under his command.
Hearing this, Su Dingfang immediately picked up a thick account book and handed it to Yang Fan, introducing: "Due to the navy's lack of combat experience, three out of thirty people were killed, four out of forty people were seriously injured, and countless people were lightly injured... "
Su Dingfang's memory was amazing. Even though he didn't have an account book, he could recall all the figures off the top of his head.
Looking through the statistics, Yang Fan's face gradually became gloomy.
Su Dingfang felt a little uneasy.
Could it be that the Grand Governor thought that he had lost so many people because of his poor command?
But I have indeed minimized the battle losses.
After all, almost all of our personnel are newly trained sailors.
Just when Su Dingfang was feeling uneasy, he heard Yang Fan ask again: "Can the names of the fallen soldiers be recorded? Can all the corpses be collected and buried in place? Are there any omissions in the statistics?"
"The names of the fallen soldiers have been recorded, but the corpses have not been collected. As for whether there are any omissions, they are still being reviewed later!" Su Dingfang opened his mouth, sweating on his forehead, but he still answered bravely.
If he hadn't understood Yang Fan's temper, Su Dingfang would have even suspected that Yang Fan was deliberately looking for trouble with him.
After all, who can guarantee whether there will be any leaks?
But Li Tai was dumbfounded.
In his opinion, Su Dingfang's ability to pacify the pirates at such a small cost was simply as powerful as the famous generals of ancient times.
But Yang Fan is so picky, obviously he is picky.
Obviously, Yang Fan deliberately made things difficult for Su Dingfang.
If counting the names of fallen soldiers is the most basic thing, it is necessary to check the remains of the soldiers one by one, and even make sure that nothing is missing...
What a joke!
The entire Tang Dynasty never said this!
I remember that during the campaign against the Eastern Turks, many corpses of soldiers were left on the grassland. Who dares to say that these corpses should be taken back?
What's more, we are in a naval battle now. Those who die and fall into the sea may have floated away long ago. Where can we fish them out?
If they were to collect them all one by one, or even verify their identity later, I am afraid that there would be no time for ten days and a half, and the task would not be completed at all.
Li Tai felt that Yang Fan was a little picky, and quickly defended Su Dingfang: "Ahem, Grand Governor, I have never heard of the rule of collecting the remains of fallen soldiers during the war. Isn't it necessary?"
"Besides, as long as the deceased are given pensions or medals according to their merits, that's enough. Why bother to collect the bodies of the fallen? Isn't this unnecessary?"
In the eyes of the ancients, it was an honor for soldiers to bury their bones in a foreign land.
It's death anyway, it doesn't matter where the bones are buried.
Li Tai felt that Yang Fan was making a fuss and looking for trouble.
The real man is wrapped in horse leather and will die as soon as he dies, so why go to such trouble?
Only Xi Junmai has followed Yang Fan the most and knows Yang Fan's character well.
However, Xi Junmai remained silent, but he was very moved in his heart.
Even though Yang Fan now occupies a high position and belongs to the Grand Governor who is in charge of a party, he still has not lost his innocence.
Do not abandon, do not give up……
This is the promise they keep as a team.
Faced with Li Tai's words, Yang Fan showed no expression and said without giving any face: "Your Highness, King Wei, I don't care whether the Tang army has such rules or not, but as long as I am on duty under this governor, I will fight against the people under my command. Be responsible to the end.”
"As the coach of this overseas trip, Su Dingfang must consider all aspects and not allow any loss to occur."
"What's more, the Governor allows you to attend the meeting as a sign of respect for you, but it doesn't mean you can speak in the meeting?"
Hearing Yang Fan's disrespectful words, Li Tai's chubby face turned red and white.
Obviously Yang Fan, the Grand Governor, wants to let everyone know that in Jiangnan, he, Yang Fan, has the final say.
Even if he is the emperor's favorite prince, he still has to stand aside.
It seems that Yang Fan wants to use him as a prince to establish his authority!
(End of chapter)
