Cangzhou River, the western section of the river.
Using Dongfang Jing's containment strategy, 40,000 navy troops, and the long-range shooting method, it was considered a success. Thanks to this, 40,000 navy troops were not allowed to wash ashore directly.
"Lord, there are indeed two docks, and Cangzhou's 40,000 to 50,000 navy troops are beginning to surround us."
From the beginning, Xu Mu wanted this result. Contain the Cangzhou Navy and allow the Dongling Alliance's army to directly enter Cangzhou from another section of the river.
But Xu Mu didn't believe that things were going too smoothly. You know, his little strategist also specially arranged a fascination trick.
"Lord, Miao Tong's charge has become more and more fierce." Dongfang Jing frowned.
"Pass the flag, notify Miao Tong, and ask his men to retreat first." Xu Mu fell into deep thought, and according to the alliance order, at this time, he and his 40,000 navy troops should be washed ashore.
He didn't know why, he was always worried.
"Is there any news from the main coalition force?"
"Nothing."
Xu Mu raised his head and glanced at the river area ahead. As the scout ship said, Cangzhou's naval forces were already densely arrayed in the smoke.
"My lord, General Miao sent someone to ask why we should give orders to stop the attack."
Xu Mu ignored it. He had 20,000 Lingzhou Navy's military talismans in his hands. It was his right as the commander of the navy to decide how to manage them.
"Brother Mu, could that be the boat coming back?" At this time, Si Hu next to him spoke.
Xu Mu took a closer look, and sure enough, two or three light boats and speedboats were rushing back from the side, riding the wind and waves.
As soon as they arrived at the water formation, several scouts on the canoe were already shouting tremblingly.
"Lord, the Tang family in Qingzhou has rebelled against the alliance!"
Hearing this sentence, Xu Mu looked shocked. Dongfang Jing, who was beside him, also frowned and fell into deep thought.
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"kill!"
The 20,000 Qingzhou Army who rushed behind broke the formation and more than a hundred battleships launched a strong attack first.
The ship collided with the plow, and the Alliance Merchant Helm Army, which was the last to fall, was almost completely wiped out with more than 3,000 people.
The businessman, the helmsman, was kneeling on the bow of the ship, raising a flag and begging for help. He was shot by a bow and arrow, shot into a sieve, and rolled into the turbulent river.
Relying on the fact that there were many large boats and they were all experienced boatmen, they quickly formed a water formation.
Xia Houfu stood on the bow of the boat, his face full of hatred. I originally thought that this time I would be able to enhance the reputation of the Dongling Navy, but I never thought that I would be in a desperate situation after being betrayed by the Tang family.
"Pull the ships together and shoot arrows from a distance to repel the rebels!" As Dongling's most powerful chief naval general, Xia Houfu could hardly stabilize the situation at this moment.
"Heavy crossbows, push all the heavy crossbows on the building ships over! The Qingzhou army is no match for me. Now that we have stabilized the battle, we will put down the rebellion first, and then attack Cangzhou! The Lord must have already had a countermeasure. "
"The best navy in the world is from the Three Prefectures of Dongling!"
Standing on the bow of the boat, Xia Houfu's voice sounded like thunder. If we follow this water formation, we can at least block it for a while. With the large number of coalition troops, Xu Mu has restrained the main force of the Cangzhou Navy. It is said that they can not be dragged behind, but can still counterattack.
But Xia Houfu didn't know that even his airtight building, boat and water formation was already part of Tang Wuyuan's plan.
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The floating corpse hit by an arrow floated further and further away like pieces of driftwood in the blood-colored river water. Those who were seriously injured but not dead still screamed in pain even if they were rescued on the boat.
The 20,000 Qingzhou Army ushered in Xia Houfu's desperate counterattack.
Tang Wuyuan was not surprised at all. He raised his head, glanced at the sky, and inadvertently, the corners of his mouth slowly turned into a grin.
"It's getting dark, tell the lantern holder that it's time to light the fire."
"This vast water of the Xiangjiang River should be used as a tomb for the people of Dongling."
As he spoke, Tang Wuyuan's eyes began to look expectant. During the alliance meeting, he participated in the military discussions as the acting head of the family, and as a result, he controlled the strategic intelligence of the Dongling Alliance.
Of course, except for Zuo Shiren's secret chess. The leader of the alliance who occupies the three states of Dongling is not a simple person. However, this layout is almost enough.
"Everyone can see that the main force of Dongling Alliance is like a sheep waiting to be slaughtered."
Heaving a sigh of relief, Tang Wuyuan suddenly thought of something.
"By the way, how many casualties are there on Xu Buyi's side?"
"There was a military report earlier. Western Shu's 40,000 naval troops did not wash ashore, but used a false plan to contain them with long-range shots."
"Didn't it wash up?" Tang Wuyuan frowned, "Could it be the plan of the lame military advisor?"
"Lord, it should be."
Tang Wuyuan closed his eyes, "Don't worry about him for now. Follow the original plan, get the signal arrow, and tell the person holding the lamp to burn the coalition forces for thirty miles."
"Xia Houfu boasts that he has deep access to water for warfare, and there is nothing wrong with such a dense defensive water formation. At first glance, it seems to have blocked the charging formation of our Qingzhou Army. But he forgot that I, Tang Wuyuan, am Someone who will become famous in the world."
"Tonight, let the water of Xiangjiang River turn into a river of underworld."
"Lamp holder, take action."
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As dusk went, the entire sky quickly darkened.
The coalition navy, which originally numbered more than 40,000, was attacked several times by the Qingzhou Army and suffered more than 10,000 casualties. If Xia Houfu hadn't stayed calm in the face of danger, the battle damage would have been even more serious.
"Don't panic, I, Dongling Navy, am the best in the world." Xia Houfu wiped the soot from his face. This time, he was stabbed in the back by the anti-alliance Qingzhou Army, and the morale of the entire coalition navy almost collapsed.
Now, it is impossible to go ashore in Cangzhou. If they go straight, the Qingzhou Army behind them will follow them and kill them. At that time, the bow of the ship cannot be adjusted, and it will have to wait for death.
"My lord, I just received a military report. In about two days, they will arrive with a large army." To comfort his morale, Xia Houfu spoke calmly.
In front of him were several leaders of the alliance. Except for Qingzhou, who was against the alliance, and the merchant helmsman who died in the battle, there were only two or three people left.
Midao Tianshi Village is different. At this moment, there is no fairy aura with tied hair and flowing robes. A head full of snow-white draped over her shoulders, with a look of surprise on her face.
By his side, Lu Xiang was the same.
I originally hoped that this time, I could follow the major leagues and get a piece of hot cake. The hot soup was not fished out, and nearly half of the Mi Dao warriors, who numbered less than five thousand in total, were already dead.
"The Qingzhou Army fired signal arrows earlier, and I'm afraid there is a trick. General Xiahou, if not, retreat first and leave from the river area to the east."
Xia Houfu sneered as he listened, "The Heavenly Master is joking, as soon as your Mi Dao Army moves, the Qingzhou Army will divide its troops and kill them."
The fear in Zhuang BuTong's eyes became even stronger and he simply stopped making any sound.
"By the way, the owner of Salt Island, why haven't you come here yet?" Xia Houfu stood up and looked around.
It was getting dark, which was even more unfavorable for them. Now, Xia Houfu only hopes that Xu Buyi can put in more effort so that the Cangzhou Navy cannot immediately return reinforcements.
"Go and ask someone to invite Song Gu."
Song Gu is the owner of Yandao. He has more than five thousand men and horses under his command.
"Follow the general's orders."
The general who sent the order just walked a few more steps before reaching the stern of the ship. Suddenly, the whole person was stunned, his head was raised, and his face was full of panic.
In the Dongling Alliance's naval formation, at least twenty boats were completely lit, trailing thick smoke tails, and roared towards the main ship.
"General Xiahou, fire, fire boat rushes into formation——"
General Pi's voice echoed through the dead night sky.
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