The function of firing cannons is mainly psychological warfare, not an attack in the true sense.
Therefore, there is no need to really take risks.
To be on the safe side, Qi Yu only arranged for one gunboat to go there. After Qian Qian entered the 'identification zone', he only fired one shot and hurried back.
When King Yong's people reacted, his ship had already run away like a rabbit.
Although this posture is a bit unsightly, the effect is quite good.
So, what's the effect?
This coquettish operation cast a psychological shadow on the enemy as expected: I said, when did the government army be equipped with firearms?
Some discerning people said that they were wrong. Those people looked less like government troops and more like government officials catching thieves.
What? Yamen?
Aren't they good at using wind and fire sticks? Why are they suddenly firing cannons now?
Something is wrong!
In panic, King Yong hurriedly sent people out to investigate, and finally learned the result. That ship was actually a ship from Qiongzhou.
What do they want to do?
Someone come! Go check it out for me quickly.
After calming down, King Yong immediately released a large number of scouts to conduct a search and investigation.
After spending eight days like this, King Yong finally figured out the fact: It turned out that they only had four ships...
siskin!
With this little strength, you dare to show off your muscles to me?
I am so impatient~~
However, this exploration is mutual, just like Qi Yu is also exploring the other party.
During these eight days, he also got a lot of information.
The first thing is about Yin Tao.
After Gao Zhongde's investigation, he learned that she was indeed captured by King Yong and was placed under house arrest in a secret place. At present, we only know that she is safe and nothing else is known.
This point is roughly similar to my previous guess, and the result is not surprising.
In any case, this little girl's life is safe at the moment, which can be considered a blessing among misfortunes.
In addition to the enemy situation, good news is also coming from our side one after another.
It is said that after Harry was shocked to hear the news that he was going to rob...oh no, it should be said that he wanted to borrow King Yong's small treasury, he acted very positively.
If it weren't for the restriction of the previously issued shipping restriction order, he would have wanted to hijack several fishing boats and come here overnight.
As the saying goes, special situations require special handling.
This time, Peng Wenchang used his discretion and allowed them to secondment ships in the Qiongnan area, and then set off directly from there. Doing this can save a lot of turnaround time.
In fact, Harry did the same thing.
Then, once this wave of people leave, who will dig coal?
Haha, you are worrying too much.
The revolution has not yet succeeded, and comrades still need to work hard, and there will be successors who will continue to do so.
The day after the Japanese pirates left, workers from Annan took over the pickaxes of the coal mine and continued to work overtime for Qiongzhou's mining industry.
It has to be said that the Annan labor force came at the right time, which was a timely help.
Only when people use it can they regret it. Only after things have passed can they realize how difficult it is.
No matter what, the prosperity and stability of one's own rear area is the real confidence.
Qi Yu made preliminary calculations, and in a few days, Harry and his party should arrive.
And by then, I can make some big moves.
…
The next day, Qi Yu placed various symbolic props on a mini map made of sand tables. The most conspicuous thing is the twenty battleships of King Yong.
Mock battle?
Yes!
Whenever he had free time, Qi Yu would simulate and deduce various offensive routines, but without exception, he would end up losing every time.
In short, it's impossible to beat.
Putting aside the size of each other's military strength, in terms of strategic layout alone, our own side is completely passive.
Let’s see:
If you want to charge head-on, you will face a double attack from the enemy. That is: a combined bombardment by surface gunboats and land-based artillery.
These two fronts are complementary, interdependent, and closely related.
Gao Zhongde's army suffered heavy losses due to the fierce frontal attack. Naturally, he had to take a warning and not make the same mistake again.
Um……
The best way is to lure the opponent's more than 20 ships out of the harbor, wait until they are out of the protection range of the land-based artillery, and then try to gather them and annihilate them.
In doing so, coordinated operations between them are avoided and losses can be reduced.
The ideas are good, but how to lure them out?
Regarding this unrealistic idea, the visiting Gao Zhongde shook his head and expressed his helplessness.
He is a brave general who is good at killing enemies head-on, and using strategies is not his strong point.
He is not proficient in strategy, but that does not mean that others are not!
No, soon some minions came forward to report: "To report to General Gao, King Yong suddenly sent a team of a hundred people. They all carried muskets on their backs and headed towards the provincial capital."
What do you want to do when you go to the provincial capital?
Just a moment later, Gao Zhongde immediately realized something was wrong: "Oh no, he wants to raid the provincial government office!"
"should be!"
drink!
A good move is to build the plank road openly and covertly. In addition, this strategy also incorporates the idea of capturing the thief first and capturing the king first.
It can be seen that the mediocre king is not mediocre at all!
There is no choice in this situation. The best thing to do is to rush to the rescue.
Gao Zhongde had long wanted to shirk the blame, but now he had this opportunity to escape, how could he let it pass?
Qi Yu thought for a while and supported: "This is the overall situation and cannot be ignored. General Gao just leave with peace of mind. I will take charge of the war here!" After a pause, he joked again: "Same as the banquet during the Qing Dynasty, this time If you win, all the credit will be yours. If you lose, haha, let’s talk about it later..."
"This is...good!"
Gao Zhongde's blood was filled with enthusiasm and he went away with great gratitude. At the same time, he also secretly praised Mr. Qi as a rare good person - righteous!
After the government troops left, only Qi Yu and his men were left in Tuen Mun Bay.
The disadvantages are even more obvious.
It seems that this is what King Yong wants, and he has his own plan.
On the ninth day, some subtle changes occurred in the current situation.
how to say.
King Yong no longer simply retreats on defense, but instead attacks tentatively.
From time to time, he would send four or five warships out for a wander, and after firing a few cannons, they would return swaggeringly.
At first, Qi Yu ordered to evade as much as possible, thinking that he would wait until the large forces were reunited, but unfortunately the opponent kept pressing forward step by step, pushing deeper and deeper, so it seemed that the only option was to fight back.
However, these attacks were tentative and did not cause any major damage to either party.
strangeness!
In other words, not normal.
Why don't King Yong's warships come out in full force?
You know, his strength far exceeds his own. If there is a fight, he has a great chance of winning, but why does he have to be so reserved?
