The vast sea, the waves.
In my ears, apart from the sound of the wind and the roar of the steam engine, there was no other sound.
I don’t know how much time passed, but suddenly the faint sound of gunfire reached my ears, breaking the inherent tranquility.
Although this wave of sound was not very loud, it was very breathtaking and made the tense atmosphere even more tense.
Qi Yu calmed down and ordered the fleet to move towards the source of the sound.
This strange sound also attracted the attention of others, such as Yin Tao, Qi Xiao, the emperor and others.
They heard the sound and stepped onto the deck one after another to observe the current situation.
It was obvious that a battle was about to begin.
"Men, how should we deal with the enemy?"
"No one else! Catch the enemy by surprise with lightning speed, and launch a violent attack before they can react. This section must be done. Quick, accurate and ruthless, completely destroying the opponent's morale."
"Strive for speed..."
"Um!"
To get chestnuts out of the fire, you have to be quick.
Otherwise, not only will you not be able to steal the chestnuts you want, but you may also burn your fingers in the fire.
Only by being quick enough can you complete a sudden blow.
Since you want to be quick, you have to do everything possible to prevent your mother-in-law from missing the opportunity.
Immediately after receiving the order, the soldiers took action.
As it got closer, the sound began to get louder, and the distance between the enemy and the enemy seemed to be not that far away.
Although it is not yet close enough, Mr. Qi can already smell the clues through the observation of the telescope.
The current war situation is still in a state of anxiety.
From time to time, some battleships would sink into the sand, making people feel terrified.
However, this is not Qiyu's focus.
What he cares about is the battle damage on both sides.
Since there is no detailed report from the scouts, it can only be assessed from the sensory aspect.
According to visual analysis, the number of remaining ships on both sides is roughly similar, and the loss has reached half of the original level.
It is precisely because they are equally matched that they will not admit defeat and launch a tough fight. If the disparity is huge, there will be no point in continuing to fight.
After careful analysis, it is not difficult to find that the Qiong Army achieved more fruitful results, and in terms of the number of enemies it destroyed, it was significantly higher than its opponent.
This is a very simple arithmetic problem. With a little analysis, you can draw the result.
Initially, the strength of the foreign army was three times that of the Qiong army, and its power was not generally large.
Although 30% of his army was attracted by Qi Dalang's lone ship, the remaining number was still twice that of the Qiong army at war.
However, now, Qi Xiaotong and others are at a disadvantage and have brought each other's forces to the same water level. What is this if not fruitful results?
It is not modest to say that the aura of this battle is no less than that of the famous Battle of Red Cliff.
One word summary: Like.
Objectively speaking, the dozen or so rescue ships brought by Qi Yu cannot influence the entire battle situation. However, they can exert a very powerful deterrent effect.
Especially when used in unexpected situations.
The foreign army only knew the appearance, so how could they know that there would be no other follow-up after this reinforcement? Theoretically, since there is a first wave, there may be a second wave and a third wave.
???????????????With this mentality, it will inevitably trigger corresponding panic, not counting the powerful shock caused by the missiles.
As for whether the guess is accurate, it still needs to be verified in practice.
After observing the situation, Qi Yu made an order with one big push of his hand.
In an instant, the drums beat like thunder, and the sound of killing shook the sky.
This sudden change immediately attracted the attention of the foreign troops. They never expected that Qiongjun would have so-called reinforcements.
So...here comes the problem.
Apart from this wave, are there any follow-up troops?
It must be said that Qi Yu's guess was very accurate, and the enemy army was indeed in panic.
The foreign army firmly believed that since the other party sent a rush for reinforcements, it could not be just this little trick. There must be others behind.
Suddenly!
A feeling of extreme horror arose in the hearts of the foreign generals.
However, their fears did not stop there.
Just when he was panicking, he suddenly heard a strange "whooshing" sound, and then, a ship sank in response.
What is this?
Why is it so powerful?
In the face of the unknown, no one can overcome the fear in their hearts, and the foreign army is no exception.
Inadvertently, his military morale began to weaken.
Naturally, Qi Dalang would not let go of such an excellent fighter opportunity. He immediately ordered to strengthen the firepower oppression.
Soon, he disrupted the coordination and dispatch of the enemy's forces, causing their combat effectiveness to drop sharply.
After a while, the foreign army's formation began to show a big disconnect.
Although Qi Xiaotong and others did not know the specific situation of the reinforcements, they were keenly aware of the current situation.
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In this case, how can there be no reason not to beat the drowned dog?
In just one wave of attacks, the foreign army lost hundreds of warships.
However, the foreigners were not fools. Seeing that the sudden attack was difficult to resist, they decisively issued the order to retreat.
Naturally, Qiong's army followed the routine and went out with all their strength to chase the poor bandits bravely. Kill as many as you can, no mercy.
That’s it!
Even if the first battle came to an end, the final result ended with Qiong Jun's small victory.
Upon seeing this, Qi Yu also ordered the troops to retreat and return to the shore to rest.
…
The next day, the wind was calm and the sun was shining brightly.
The joy brought by a big victory is just like the weather, making people feel refreshed all over.
In particular, the advent of missiles directly boosted the morale of the three armies.
At the moment, Qi Yu is directing the various ministries to deploy and upgrade military equipment.
Everyone was happy, except for one person who was thinking hard.
This person is none other than Emperor Da Feng Li Hongyu.
Through Qi Xiao's introduction and the results he saw, he gained a deeper understanding of technology.
At the same time, he also had a deep understanding of Qi Yu's previous hypothesis, that is, if you fall behind, you will be beaten.
"Technological innovation is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. If you don't move forward, you will be surpassed sooner or later."
"Only by holding the most important weapon of the country in hand can we truly protect the country. From this point of view, it is indeed imperative to eliminate disadvantages and innovate!"
Li Hongyu said to himself while showing a look of surprise.
Real-life cases are the best teachers, better than thousands of words of advice from ministers. In the face of the facts, he can't help but not believe it.
Just as he was sighing, he saw a person flash out from behind him.
If you look closely, you can see Qi Xiao with his nostrils pointing upward.
"Let me tell you, Xiao Li, your knowledge is still a little too limited!"
"Well……"
The emperor was stunned when he heard this and said in confusion: "I...am I right?"
Qi Xiao hummed and replied with a hint of guidance: "Did you know that the development of science and technology requires heavy investment, and your national treasury is so poor, how can you use it for research and development? Take me, Qiongzhou, for example. So being on top of the world depends on strong economic strength. Without money, you can't do anything."
money?
Don't say it, it seems to be true!
