On the ship, Qi Yu poured a cup of perfunctory tea for Gao Zhongde and said: "Qi's official office is away and the reception is not good. I hope General Gao won't be offended."
"Master Qi, you're so polite. You took the trouble to come all the way to help me fight against the enemy. It's too late to be grateful. How can you care about etiquette?"
We still have to talk about the scene.
No need to spend money.
After the atmosphere rose, Qi Yu said with a "loyalty" expression: "Governor Lu is an old friend of my mentor, and you are my good brother. Personally speaking, as long as I can contribute, I will not I’ll just sit back and ignore it.”
Mr. Qi doesn't talk about official business, but only talks about personal relationships. Who wouldn't be moved after hearing this?
Even though he knew he was deliberately trying to get closer.
Common sense says that if the government army successfully suppresses the bandits, those who join in may still get a share of the pie. However, the current situation is that the mediocre king is retaliating. If others join in, not only will they not get the slightest benefit, but they may also get a piece of the pie. Will be tortured continuously.
Looking at it this way, Mr. Qi still talks about the 'feelings of old friends'.
Well, a very good man.
Gao Zhongde thanked him sincerely: "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Qi, for saving me from fire and water. I will remember this for the next five days, and I will never forget it even if I have no teeth."
Qi Yu smiled indifferently and turned to ask about business: "General Gao, can you tell us about the strength of King Yong and the distribution of its military?"
"sure!"
At this time, Gao Zhongde was in a good mood. How could he not say all the truth?
So, he hurriedly revealed everything he knew and understood without leaving any trace...
According to him, King Yong's current military strength is still quite strong.
details as follows:
On the shore, there was a defensive wall built with more than fifty artillery pieces, and behind this wall, there were two lines of defense composed of musketeers. With such two lines of defense at the front and back, it would be difficult to overcome conventional attacks.
On the water, there are hard-core human shields composed of more than 20 large warships cruising in and out. They kill gods when they see them and kill Buddhas when they meet them. They are almost invincible. If you include this barrier, it has three layers of defense inside and outside, which is almost as strong as the shell of the Ten Thousand Years Bastard.
In addition to advanced military equipment, the Yongwang's fortifications also took advantage of the geographical advantages. Their structures were all built near mountains and rivers, and they were high up looking down. Therefore, they were in an invincible position in the battle.
However, the government army led by Gao Zhongde was not a vegetarian. They fought with flesh and blood, not only destroying several large ships of King Yong, but also destroying several land-based artillery. This kind of achievement, even if Han Xin is alive and Bai Qi comes back to life, is nothing more than this, right?
Of course, they also paid a heavy price for this, as 80% of their five thousand troops were lost in one day.
Even a fool can imagine the brutality of this battle.
It is not difficult to see from Gao Zhongde's frightened expression that he was indeed scared of being beaten.
Just kidding, if you use a crossbow against a firearm, how can you possibly win?
This is a military generation gap that cannot be made up for by ideological weapons such as courage and faith.
As far as Gao Zhongde's current situation is concerned, it's a bit difficult to get off.
After losing the first battle, it is not advisable to attack again. If you retreat directly, it will be tantamount to admitting the failure of the suppression and then facing punishment. But if we don't retreat, we will have to remain in a stalemate here, and we don't know when it will end.
At this juncture, Qi Yu is here.
Lao Gao secretly pondered: How about just throwing the blame to him and withdrawing first?
This doesn’t mean it’s impossible, but you have to find a good opportunity to speak up, otherwise, you won’t be able to justify it in terms of face!
Qi Yu naturally didn't have time to figure out what Lao Gao was thinking. Right now, the key was how to break through King Yong's three lines of defense.
Then, kill King Yong and rob his treasure house, but not including his women.
yeah!
If you want to get that porcelain job, you have to sharpen the diamond. Without enough hardness, it cannot penetrate deep into the core area.
From a level perspective, if you want to get into the core, you must first defeat the outermost areas, that is, those surface warships. Only by defeating these big guys can you gain the initiative.
The attack power of battleships mainly comes from artillery, and the attack methods of artillery are divided into two types, one is against surface battleships, and the other is against personnel. Therefore, it is necessary to take all these factors into consideration to achieve advantages and avoid disadvantages.
Some people may ask, how to distinguish the attack methods of this artillery?
In fact, there is no big mystery, it is just divided according to the different shells, that's all.
Are the shells different?
Well, yes, there are two types.
The first type is called a solid bullet. As the name suggests, this type of artillery shell is mostly made of iron or lead. It is launched by propelling gunpowder to destroy or penetrate the target's defense layer. This type of shells are mostly used to attack surface ships or city wall fortifications. They can be sunk with great force and directly smashed violently.
The second type is called shotgun. This shot is mostly composed of small iron pellets or gravel. Its firing principle is still to push out gunpowder and then attack the target. Since the bullets are distributed in a pellet shape after being fired, one dozen will form a large area, which is suitable for attacking the crowd on the opposite side. However, this projectile has a short range and cannot damage the enemy from a distance.
At this point, some of the judges may have become suspicious. Why didn't any of these two types of shells explode?
Explosive bomb?
Uh...it hasn't been born yet!
It is not difficult to see from the above that artillery battleships are extremely damaging and are by no means comparable to traditional naval forces.
A hard shake?
Haha, that is tantamount to a crocodile challenging King Kong. There is only one final result - being beaten!
After comprehensive consideration, Qi Yu came to a conclusion: this battle can only be fought with intelligence, not with brute force.
As for how to use wisdom, I haven't thought of it yet.
Take it one step at a time.
After discussing the current situation, Qi Yu made his own suggestion: "It's not a waste of time. It's better to fire a few cannons first, just as a demonstration."
Gao Zhongde was stunned: "How do you say this?"
"This action has two purposes. First, it is to announce the arrival of our Qiongzhou Patrol Office, which will make King Yong feel uncomfortable. Secondly, it is to take the opportunity to boost the morale of your army."
In fact, there is a third point that has not been mentioned, that is, Qi Yu wants to delay the time until the arrival of the large group of people.
And putting on an awesome posture to make your opponent confused is a good drag technique.
That is what ordinary people often say: bluffing!
Gao Zhongde thought about it for a while, then nodded in approval: "I have no objection, then just follow what Lord Qi said."
Qi Yu suddenly smiled and said: "General Gao, I am so kind and righteous in helping you at all costs. Look, can you do me a favor?"
Hearing this, Gao Zhongde suddenly became wary and asked, "Tell me first, what do you want me to do for you?"
"Help me find out the whereabouts of a person."
"Looking for someone?"
"good!"
After saying that, Qi Yu took out a sketch of a portrait and spread it out. What appeared on the paper was a beautiful woman as gorgeous as a peach or plum.
This portrait is lifelike, and the brows and eyes are very spiritual, just like a living person. In particular, the proud air at the corner of her mouth was even more vivid.
Qi Yu could only try his best to draw this far according to the fate in his memory.
Upon seeing it, Gao Zhongde was first surprised and then praised, saying: "Oh my, I have long heard that Mr. Qi is gifted with a wonderful painting style. When I see it today, it is indeed well-deserved. Tsk tsk, look at how well this beauty can be painted, just like she was carved from that mold. The same thing!" After a pause, he cast a look that only a man could understand, and asked: "Could it be that there is some connection between this woman and your Excellency?"
"Uh...Actually, we are just simple fellow villagers." Qi Yu was afraid that the description would become darker, so he had to make a relatively simple introduction.
Fellow fellow, are you sure you don't use the word 'good'?
Although Lao Gao nodded, his face looked like a ghost would believe you.
Seeing that he was thinking wrongly, Qi Yu hurriedly put aside the gossip in the language and went straight to the topic: "Let's get back to the topic, according to the information I got, in the recent period, this woman once stopped in Fenggang area, and then she became inexplicable. She disappeared. Therefore, I have some doubts that she may have fallen into the hands of King Yong."
"Unlikely!" Gao Zhongde shook his head and said with a smile: "Qi Da still doesn't know something. In the early years, King Yong was no longer able to do what a man does due to over-medication. To put it bluntly, he couldn't do it at all. Maybe she’s a womanizer…”
Cough, spit!
What are you thinking about?
It's really good news though...
After Qi Yu corrected his bad thoughts, he said: "Due to the special status of this woman, I can't talk more about it. You don't need to ask anymore, just help me check it out."
If others ask for it, Gao Zhongde will definitely not respond, but Mr. Qi is an exception. You know, during the last encirclement and suppression of the banquet, I even shared the stolen money with him. We both belong to our own people.
Don’t look at the monk’s face, look at the Buddha’s face, don’t look at the Buddha’s face, look at the money side, you must help.
This is the benefit of spending money.
However, Gao Zhongde did not guarantee whether he could detect it. He only said that he would use his past connections to do his best. As for whether there will be any results in the end, only God knows.
OK! Just do it!
Although there are some uncertainties, it is still better than messing around in an unfamiliar place.
After sending Gao Zhongde away, Qi Yu called Fu Xian over again.
"Firing a cannon to demonstrate? Isn't this taking the initiative to expose yourself?" Fu Xian said in surprise.
"That's right, let's say hello to King Yong first, and then start the battle slowly." Qi Yu laughed and explained: "Our strength is at a disadvantage and we can't fight that kind of surprise battle, so there is no need to stay hidden. In this case, why not come out openly and show off your muscles with him."
"Yes!"
