This group of soldiers is different from other soldiers. They kill decisively. Every time they strike with a sword, they kill with one blow. They are cooperating with the surrounding archers.
Those Japanese pirates who wanted to protect Jiro Sakai were almost dead within a short time.
Without the protection of these people, taking down Jiro Sakai was almost a smooth process.
Rather than saying that it didn't take much effort, it's better to say that Sakai Jiro didn't resist and was captured easily.
Sakai Jiro was controlled, but there was a bit of a sneer on his face, and his eyes looked at Wu Dingguo as if some kind of female cadre had succeeded.
Wu Dingguo jumped down and came to Jiro Sakai, staring intently. While scanning, he did not ask Jiro Sakai what the purpose of the fireworks just set off was, but scolded him coldly.
"Who are you!"
The playful smile on Sakai Jiro's face became thicker, he looked at Wu Dingguo and said with a smile.
"Haha, Grand Governor, it's now time. Who am I and what's the point. In short, my mission is accomplished. I'll kill or behead you as you please."
"Okay, very good, boy, don't worry, I will send someone to entertain you. I hope your mouth will be as hard as now."
"Come on, bring me down here!"
The controlled Jiro Sakai was taken away by the soldiers. Wu Dingguo stood there with an indifferent expression, looking into the distance.
Indeed, as Jiro Sakai said, his mission was completed, and it didn't matter whether he was really Jiro Sakai.
After so many years of fighting, he didn't expect that at the last moment, he would be tricked by Jiro Sakai.
Then I thought about it. The second leader of the pirate group always acted as a vanguard and took the lead in all important battles.
It can be said that he wanted to set an example for his subordinates and also to inspire fighting spirit. However, every time he fought hard and fought fiercely, the second-in-command was able to make it off the battlefield alive.
Once or twice, it can be said to be luck, but if it happens every time, it is wrong no matter how you look at it.
Now the truth is revealed. This Jiro Sakai is also an extremely cunning person. There are also so-called stand-ins among his men, and there are more than one.
After so many years, he has not been discovered. In addition to this person's confidentiality, I am afraid that he has the acquiescence of several leaders.
Only by communicating with the higher-ups can many things be implemented smoothly, and doing so can also improve the morale of the subordinates.
Even if you are deceived without thinking, on the battlefield, if you look at your own head, take the lead, and are not afraid of death, your blood will be aroused under weak hands, and you can often change the situation on the battlefield. .Ь.
But for someone who can be Jiro Sakai's substitute and is so loyal, it can only be said that Jiro Sakai is still very capable.
Wu Dingguo withdrew his gaze. He knew that now was not the time to admire him. The substitute's fireworks just now sent a signal that he was the governor of Dongzhou.
No need to guess, they knew that they were delivering news, and in front of them, only twenty or thirty miles away in a straight line, was the occupied Zuohai County.
This substitute only brought a thousand people for the raid, which meant that there were still two to three thousand people in Zuohai County.
The fireworks just now were not difficult to be seen by people in Zuohai County as long as you stood at a high place.
After a brief thought, Wu Dingguo knew that this was a signal to them to retreat.
The reason why he came to Sanming County and not to Haizhou City behind was because of Su Qian's arrangement.
The purpose was to let him lead the Dongzhou soldiers and set up an ambush.
The Dongzhou soldiers who came this time were not just 5,000, but 20,000.
The previous withdrawal of troops was indeed withdrawn, but not all of them were withdrawn.
Of the nearly 40,000 troops, there were 10,000 casualties, 10,000 were left in Haizhou City, and the remaining 20,000 were resting in several other counties and cities, just to wait for today.
Su Qi'an's arrangement was to use 20,000 troops from Dongshan and Lishan to attack Qingchong County City and put pressure on the pirates in the city to ask for help from the base camp.
They just asked for help. Then, under the cover of new weapons, the Split Mountain Army accompanying the siege quietly left long ago to block Zhoushan Island.
Reinforcements are coming.
On the other side, 50,000 stones of grain and grass were released in Sanming County, waiting for Zhong Liang to betray him.
When he learned that the reinforcements were blocked and Qing Chong County was in danger, with Sakai Jiro's temperament, once he knew that there were 50,000 grain and grass in Sanming County, he would lead an army to raid no matter what.
As long as they can succeed, they can naturally take advantage of the crisis in Qing Chong County and force Su Qi'an's army to withdraw, which is wonderful.
Of course, this kind of perfection requires the cooperation of someone, and that person is Zhong Liang.
Sure enough, the shape of the battlefield that followed, and every step the opponent took, was what Su Qi'an had expected.
Seeing this kind of scene, Wu Dingguo was greatly shocked. After fighting for so many years, it was the first time that he had seen the opponent's calculations calculated down to every step. It is no exaggeration to say that he was as wise as a demon.
Wu Dingguo once asked Su Qi'an, what would happen if Zhong Liangliang found out that the location of the granary in Sanming County was not sold.
He remembered that Su Qi'an said lightly, "Then we will eat up Qingchong County City in one go."
At that time, Wu Dingguo didn't believe it. After all, even with nearly 40,000 of them, they couldn't capture the two counties. Even if Su Qi'an changed his tactics and attacked Qingchong County, with his strength, it would be really difficult for him to kill them all in one go. .
But now, Su Qi'an not only defeated the pirates in Qingchong County, but also divided his forces to block the reinforcements from Zhoushan Island.
It can be said that Su Qi'an's army suffered the greatest damage in this counterattack, and the 20,000 Dongzhou soldiers they rested were just for an ambush.
It's not that Su Qi'an doesn't value them, but after the last disastrous defeat, the morale of the Dongzhou soldiers has already hit rock bottom.
If activated at this time, even if it is to block the invading soldiers, it will be very difficult, so in order to restore morale.
He and Su Qi'an discussed that this ambush would be left to them to practice. If the decadence continued, Wu Ding would forcefully rectify it.
Fortunately, his soldiers knew the pros and cons of honor and disgrace, and this ambush once again aroused the bloodiness in their hearts.
It is not said that the previous depression has been wiped out, but at least there is a tendency to rebound.
The ambush in Sanming County was over, but their mission had just begun.
Wu Dingguo turned around, walked to a high place, looked at the people gathered again, and shouted loudly.
"Everyone, I won't say some beautiful words, but you also know the current situation. These thousand Japanese pirates have been annihilated. Can we be satisfied!"
"No!" everyone yelled.
"That's right, now that the war has just begun, the Supervisory Envoy and Lingdong Marquis are leading their brothers to fight on the front line. I think it won't take long to capture Qingchong County, and we will stay here. Are you willing? Tell me loudly I, what is your goal!"
"Kill all the Japanese pirates, take back Zuohai County, and avenge the shame!"
"Kill all the Japanese pirates and avenge the shame!"
In an instant, a thundering roar sounded in the darkness outside the city.
The voice was mixed with anger and resounded through the dark night sky. Wu Dingguo looked at everyone with satisfaction, nodded slightly, and said nothing more.
"Okay, we are all good men from Dongzhou. Everyone, follow me and set off!"
With an order, nearly 20,000 people from Dongzhou County outside Sanming County, led by Wu Dingguo, headed straight for Zuohai County.
There was no need to hide one's whereabouts during this journey. The people at this time were already screaming. Not to mention that there were only a few thousand Japanese pirates in Zuohai County, even tens of thousands of them dared to fight head-on.
There is only one goal in everyone's heart, to avenge the past humiliation and recapture the Zuohai County City.
At this time, the city of Zuohai County was noisy, and the message sent by the substitute could be seen clearly from the tower.
Almost immediately, he quickly informed everyone in the city. All of a sudden, the pirates and Japanese pirates in the city were obviously panicked.
Of course they knew what the fireworks signal meant, which was the news that they had been tricked into withdrawing their troops quickly.
Just when everyone was panicking, a leader-looking man quickly stood up
, shouted to everyone in the city.
"Don't panic, everyone. Since the matter has been lost, we will now follow the arrangements given to us by the second master and quickly withdraw our troops alternately."
"Don't worry, everyone. The second master has also made preparations for this matter. I have already asked for help from the base camp. As long as we retreat in an orderly manner, someone will definitely come to meet us."
These words somewhat appeased the noisy crowd. After all, this person's identity was Sakai Jiro's confidant. Before Sakai Jiro left, he had been entrusted with full authority to take charge. What he said was at least credible.
Soon, under this person's arrangement, the three thousand Japanese pirates in the city took turns covering the retreat.
If they all withdraw in one fell swoop, no one will stop them. Once the pursuers catch up, everyone will have to make dumplings.
After a while, at the quiet back gate of Zuohai County, under the leadership of the leader, some people evacuated one after another, following the route they came in beforehand, and disappeared into the night after a while.
They walked very fast, but the Dongzhou soldiers coming towards them were even faster.
Less than a dozen miles away from them, fierce fighting could be heard in Zuohai County behind them.
This scene made everyone feel nervous, and they once again accelerated their speed to escape frantically.
After walking for more than ten miles, under the arrangement of the leader, the two thousand Japanese pirates who escaped from the city dispersed in all directions according to the scale of a dozen people.
This is also done to ensure a greater chance of survival.
The leader and a dozen people around him, shortly after they dispersed from the large army, seemed to feel something, and plunged into the forest nearby, holding their breath and lurking.
About a moment later, a group of hundreds of Dongzhou soldiers chased them, holding torches.
Each one looked fierce and evil, constantly patrolling the forest.
As time passed, and they were about to approach them, suddenly, someone shouted.
"Come on, these Japanese slaves are here! Kill them all!"
The next moment, hundreds of Dongzhou soldiers swarmed in and left the forest after a while.
Watching the state soldiers leave, the Japanese pirate lying in the forest suddenly collapsed to the ground, gasping for air. The leader looked indifferent and scolded him coldly.
"If you don't want to die, get out of here quickly!"
After being scolded, the subordinates stood up quickly, nodded repeatedly, and whispered to the leader.
"Second Master, you said the base camp would send reinforcements to pick us up. Can we still go back alive?"
