Hu Lin'er nodded, quickly started to wave the command flag, and gave Tan Daoji's order. Fu Hongzhi looked at Tan Daoji puzzledly: "Why not let the second formation of Huanglong warships stop and launch? Fire arrows when impacting. , if the stability cannot be guaranteed, either don’t launch it, just rush over and fight. Brother Daoji, is there really no problem with your order?"
Tan Daoji said calmly: "Now is not the time to attack. Although the enemy's second formation of Clippers fired a round of volleys, they still don't know if they still have any remaining strength. Even if the second formation's long-range arrows are fired, they will not be able to attack." You can attack together with the first group of clippers, and then let the subsequent third group of ships provide long-range support, so that you can complete another salvo just before they attack."
Speaking of this, a cold light flashed in his eyes: "If our second formation of Huanglong warships rushes forward at full speed at this time, and the wave crest hit by this salvo hits again, the formation will be in chaos, because They have to pass through the gap between the Huanglong warships in front of them to attack. The space is narrow. At this time, they are attacked by the wave crest, and there is no fixed anchor. They will inevitably collide with each other. The enemy's command is not incompetent. They can be in the situation just now. We will quickly organize a counterattack. If we directly counterattack with the Huanglong warship, we will definitely seize this opportunity for them."
Fu Hongzhi said sternly: "If a direct attack fails, is it possible to attack from a distance or launch a salvo to prevent the enemy ships from impacting?"
Tan Daoji smiled slightly: "If our purpose is only to prevent the enemy from attacking and repel them, then this method is definitely the best, but don't forget that this time we have painstakingly made such arrangements just to annihilate this army. Pursuing the fleet, we even risked leaving seven warships and more than a thousand soldiers behind. If the enemy forces were repulsed by us, they might sink these seven warships out of anger during the evacuation. Then not only would we not be able to destroy the enemy The army will have to pay heavy losses, which is what we want to avoid."
Fu Hongzhi also laughed: "If Daoji's goal is to completely annihilate the enemy, then it cannot be just to simply repel them, but to lure them to attack. We should take the initiative to take risks and counterattack with the second formation of Huanglong warships." , it seems that we are already panicking here, and even hints to the enemy. On the warships of our second and third formations, we have thrown away these long-range weapons because we had to abandon the baggage before. Now there is no threat at all, and we can only fight in close combat. In this way Boosting the enemy’s confidence, right?”
Tan Daoji nodded with satisfaction and said: "Yes, that's how it is. Lead the enemy forces to fight, let them invest all their ships, including reserves, and then defeat them with another wave. When they retreat, launch another attack." The ambush troops on the seven Huanglong warships behind them were dispatched to encircle and destroy all the enemy ships. Therefore, it is still a process of luring the enemy. It is still letting the enemy judge that our army is not strong enough, so that they dare to attack. Now, we must let the enemy I believe that except for the rear guard warships, the other Huanglong warships no longer have large-scale trebuchets and crossbow bolts. Let the warships in the second formation fire a small number of crossbow bolts and then charge forward, which will confirm the enemy's judgment. "
Hu Lin'er waved the flag and said with a smile: "General Tan really anticipates the enemy and has no plans left. If I were on the enemy ship on the opposite side, I would definitely be attacked."
Tan Daoji's eyes flashed coldly, and he said: "Okay, let's order the Huanglong warships of the third formation to detour to the south, preparing to surround the enemy's flanks and deal with the thieves in front of them. As long as the rearguard warships of the first formation and the third formation are The Huanglong warships of the second formation are enough. During a fierce battle, if the warships of the third formation suddenly appear on the enemy's flank and attack, they will all collapse. Send the order."
A trace of excitement flashed in Fu Hongzhi's eyes: "So, we are about to start preparing for hand-to-hand combat. When can I personally go into battle to kill the thieves? Can you let me go to a warship now?"
Tan Daoji smiled and punched Fu Hongzhi on the breastplate: "Hongzhi, are you so impatient? Before this battle, you said that you wanted to learn how to command from me. You also said that you wanted to protect me. If you leave like this, who will protect me?"
Fu Hongzhi laughed, pointed at Hu Lin'er, and said: "With Commander Hu here, who can hurt you? This time I am fighting against the demon thief. I can no longer ride a horse to break into the battle. If you don't even have this opportunity to fight on the side, If you don’t give it to me either, then what am I doing here?”
Tan Daoji put away his smile and nodded: "Okay, then you can take a small boat to the Ulin of the second formation and take over the command of the second formation. Anyway, you already know how to fight. The detour ship of the third formation The team will be led by Mao Xiuzhi. When the time comes, you should cooperate with him. Remember, don’t kill too hard as soon as you come up and scare the enemy away in advance. Before Mao Xiuzhi’s fleet joins the battle, you are not allowed to use all your strength. ,Understand?"
Fu Hongzhi's eyes sparkled, and he hurriedly gave a military salute to Tan Daoji, then took the command arrow he handed over, jumped directly from the guardrail beside the handsome platform, and his voice followed. There was a sound below: "You bastards, take your swords and follow me. Let's go kill the demon thieves. Whoever is last, don't follow me again!"
Hu Lin'er waved the last few flags and watched the boats on the side of the Jiangning quickly break away from the hull and sail towards the second Huanglong fleet ahead. The Ulin in the center felt relieved. He took a breath and said: "The fighting spirit is so high, and I am happy to hear the battle. Looking at General Fu and the others, I know that we will definitely win this battle. Just like when we were in the Chu Army a few years ago, everyone thought at this time Abandoning ship and escaping for one's life is such a stark contrast."
Tan Daoji nodded: "Commander Hu, you and your brothers are also good. The seven ambush boats left behind at the moment, as well as those lurking in the river, are all warriors who are willing to die in order to save lives." We must not give up even if we return to them.”
Hu Lin'er said sternly: "Then when will we send the signal to the brothers on the ambush ship?"
Tan Daoji curled his lips and looked forward. He saw that in the smoke that filled the river with a strong smell of sulfur and saltpeter, vaguely, twenty or thirty Tianshi Dao assault ships were already accelerating. Along the line towards the Jin Army's rearguard warships, the familiar roars and screams could be heard endlessly. Soon, the fires on those warships were less than a hundred steps away from the Jin Army's rearguard warships.
Tan Daoji waved his hand gently: "Don't worry now, wait until the demon thieves fight with us with all their strength, and then issue the order!"
(End of chapter)
