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Chapter 1027 The Flag-Sacrificing Ceremony is Here

Five of the nine Japanese pirate ships were set on fire by the Ming navy in one attack, and the remaining four ships were desperately trying to escape.

The rebels' dozen warships were running everywhere at the moment. Without unified command, the officers and soldiers were busy with their work. You wanted to go east, I wanted to go west. The warships were getting slower and slower, and some were even spinning in place...

When the navy warships surrounded them, someone shouted: "We are under duress, surrender now... No, it's anyway. It's not too late now!"

Yes!

The one who rebelled was Wang Bie!

A general flag said: "I want to report Wang Bu for smuggling, go back, turn around and go back!"

When Lord Jiang was in Songjiang Prefecture, he left behind a good reputation for keeping his word. Anyone who voluntarily surrendered and made meritorious reports could have their punishment reduced or exempted.

Jiang Qingzhi said at the time, "As long as there are no casualties, they are willing to turn themselves in, and they have made contributions, we will all treat them leniently."

The officers and soldiers under Wang Bie who had killed people were all his trusted confidants.

At this moment, his confidants were all on the warship that had become a torch.

This naval battle was conducted hastily from the beginning. Chen Zheng, Lin Xi and Zhou Wang watched the battle while leaning against the side of the ship. Zhou Wang was worried and said that the navy was a bunch of rubbish and could not defeat the Japanese pirates.

Lin Xi tried to remain calm and said that with Chang Wei Bo around, they would surely win the battle.

Chen Zheng never expected to encounter Japanese pirates and was extremely scared.

But when they saw Jiang Qingzhi standing at the bow with a long sword in his hand, the three of them inexplicably felt much more at ease.

This is the name of man and the shadow of tree.

The most famous general of the Ming Dynasty!

With such a big boss in charge, no matter how bad things are, they can’t be that bad, right?

When the effects of the first wave of firearms attacks appeared, the three were stunned.

"So sharp?" Zhou Wang was dumbfounded. "Didn't they say... that they were all abandoned?"

Lin Xi said in a deep voice: "I have always been thinking about the navy."

Pooh!
You shameless dog... Zhou Wang sneered, "I have been keeping an eye on the navy."

Chen Zheng waved to a soldier and asked him to help him walk to Jiang Qingzhi.

While pursuing the rebels, the navy encountered Japanese pirates.

I am here in person on the front line alongside Long Wilbur.

Although there was no fighting, it was enough.

What the hell!

Zhou Wang reacted subconsciously...Isn't this a good opportunity to accumulate merit?
Yan Song followed Jiang Qingzhi to the north and won military merit. Yan's party has been clamoring recently that the prime minister should be granted a title.

If I can also gain military merit, then wouldn’t my future be secure?

Zhou Wang started running. Halfway through, the warship bumped and he fell to the ground. When he looked up, he saw a figure nimbly surpassing him.

It’s that old thief Lin Xi!

Zhou Wang was furious and got up and chased after him.

The two ran to Jiang Qingzhi one after the other. Jiang Qingzhi said, "Now there are many craftsmen in Nanjing, and Longjiang Shipyard is building seagoing ships."

Chen Zheng stroked his beard and gave a firm command. "After this year's rectification, the Ming Navy will surely be reborn next year. With Lord Chang Wei here, I have no doubt about this."

After witnessing Jiang Qingzhi's methods, the old man recalled the military merits and generals in the capital, and felt that they were all real mud in front of Jiang Qingzhi.

No wonder His Majesty relies so much on this cousin and even calls him: My Champion Marquis!

Champion!

That is the lifelong pursuit of many warriors.

But Guanjun Hou was only a powerful figure on land. When Jiang Qingzhi went to sea, he could actually fight naval battles in a very capable manner.

Even if the Mohist school has inherited the art of war, it would take a process for someone who has never experienced a naval battle to become an expert in naval battles, or even an expert in naval battles, right?

Chen Zheng asked Sun Bu Tong. "Has Long Wilbur ever experienced a naval battle?"

Sun Bu Tong shook his head, "Is this your first time going out to sea?"

What the hell!

Chen Zheng instantly determined that Jiang Qingzhi's ability to use troops like a god did not come from the Mohist Art of War, but rather...

"This is talent!"

"What a gift!"

Chen Zheng sighed and looked at Jiang Qingzhi with complicated eyes.

After those old monsters came out, they always spoke of Jiang Qingzhi with sneers and ridicule, just like an old man who was dissatisfied with everything about the young people.

It’s time for them to come and see this battle, to see what this young noble is capable of.

Chen Zheng felt a little regretful, thinking that if he had shown goodwill to Jiang Qingzhi when he first arrived in the capital, how much credit could he have shared on the journey south?

Just thinking about it, Chen Zheng regretted it so much.

Lin Xi was also changing his mind at this moment.

"This battle, Chang Wei Bo's command was so decisive that I was amazed." Lin Xi stroked his beard and smiled, "Earlier, I heard people say that the Japanese pirates were afraid of Chang Wei Bo. I thought, the Japanese pirates are fierce, how could they be afraid? But now I suddenly understand.

This is the fame that was earned through killing.

With Captain Wilbur in command, he was able to mobilize the scattered and unmotivated naval officers and soldiers to fight bravely without saying a word... I admire him very much."

The flattery was clumsy and crude, unlike what one of Lin Xi's status should have.

Both the wording and the sentimentality are far off.

But Zhou Wang cursed inwardly.

Damn it, Lin Xi, your blatant and clumsy flattery is fine, but your subsequent remarks clearly put the blame for the Zhejiang Navy's corruption on me.

Lin Xi glanced at Zhou Wang and saw that he had a fierce look in his eyes. He couldn't help but laugh secretly, "The outcome of this battle has been decided. I have to go back and write a memorial."

Zhou Wang gritted his teeth and followed him back, preparing to write a letter to the old prime minister.

It seems that the old villain Lin Xi is preparing to surrender to Jiang Qingzhi. Can the old prime minister still bring him down?

If not, Zhou Wang would be in confrontation with Lin Xi if he stayed in Zhejiang.

Originally, Lin Xi became a wandering ghost after Xu Jie fell from grace, but this old villain suddenly transformed himself into a capable general of Jiang's faction.

Jiang was very particular about recruiting people; not just anyone could become his member.

It’s better to lack than to overdo it!

But Jiang Qingzhi could protect every official who joined the Jiang faction. With Jiang Qingzhi as his backer, Zhou Wang felt that his chances of winning were slim.

He glanced at Jiang Qingzhi.

Jiang Qingzhi pursed his lips, his eyes cold, "Try to capture the Japanese pirates alive."

"Yes, sir." Zheng Yuan responded loudly. Seeing that the guards around Jiang Qingzhi were somewhat excited, he took the initiative to ask Sun Bu Tong.

"There will be something exciting to watch later." Sun Bu Tong said excitedly, "My Lord never shows mercy to the Japanese pirates."

Yes.

Last time, Jiang Qingzhi captured a lot of Japanese pirates in a battle in Taizhou Prefecture, and then he killed them all to build the Jingguan. This incident also caused many people to criticize, saying that killing prisoners is unlucky, and Wu'an Jun killed prisoners that year, and then he got retribution.

But Jiang Qingzhi rose rapidly to prominence and everything went smoothly afterwards, so how could there be any retribution?
As for the two burning former Ming Navy warships, everyone cast complicated glances at them.

The warship slowly sailed past the side of the former "comrade", and a figure rushed out from the fireworks, "Your subordinate Wu Jin, Lord, help me!"

Uh!
The naval officers and soldiers were stunned.

Wu Jin?

This guy in front of me, who was covered in black smoke from the fireworks, is he Wu Jin?

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Another dark guy rushed over and jumped down without hesitation.

Pfft!
After falling into the water, the man wiped his face and swam quickly towards the Ming army warships.

"I'm Mao Shunchang!" the man raised his head and shouted.

"Commander Mao?"

Wu Jin stared at Mao Shunchang blankly, "You are such a good swimmer, but... I deserve to lose."

Among those who can become commanders, apart from those who have risen to the position through connections, how many are easy to deal with?

From the moment he set out to sea, Mao Shunchang solved the problem step by step without making a fuss. His cunningness made Wu Jin frightened and terrified.

When Zhou Wang intervened in the navy's affairs, Mao Shunchang seemed to be a coward and admitted defeat, while Wu Jin secretly scolded him for his incompetence.

But think about it now, Mao Shunchang was not incompetent at all. He clearly knew that he was no match for Zhou Wang, so he chose to bow his head.

A good man does not suffer immediate losses.

A gentleman's revenge is never too late.

Now, hasn't he taken revenge?

"Who is that?"

Someone shouted, Wu Jin turned around, and saw Chen Yu dragging Wang Bie out of the fireworks with difficulty.

Just before, Wang Bie suddenly attacked. He took out a short knife from behind his boots and stabbed Chen Yu unexpectedly. As the fire was getting bigger and bigger, Wu Jin and Mao Shunchang didn't care about making up for their crimes and just wanted to escape.

Wu Jin thought that Chen Yu and Wang Bie had both died in the fire, and he was still celebrating his luck. Unexpectedly, he regretted it again.

If I had known earlier, I would have joined forces with Chen Yu. Now I am also a hero.

But it's too late!

"It's Wang Bie!"

"Catch Wangbie."

Amid cheers, the Ming army warships approached a Japanese pirate ship.

The Japanese pirates on the boat raised swords and guns and roared at the Ming army.

When it comes to fighting, they are really not afraid of the Ming army.

"Raise the gun!"

On the deck, Chen Bao shouted.

Flintlock rifles were raised.

aim……

Jiang Qingzhi said calmly at the bow: "The Japanese pirates rely on ferocity and personal bravery. Once the flintlock rifle comes out, all the brave warriors will become a joke."

As if to complement his words, the Japanese pirates grinned and instead of retreating, they advanced and prepared to cling to the warships.

"volley!"

Bang bang bang bang!

Amid the smoke, screams of agony were suddenly heard.

The ferocious Japanese pirates fell one after another, and the rest stared at the flintlock rifles in a daze. Someone exclaimed, "It's a big gun!"

At this time, Japan had already obtained muskets from the Portuguese. After being amazed by their beauty, they began to imitate them.

The Japanese pirates shouted: "While they are reloading, go up and kill them quickly!"

This man has some knowledge, but he doesn't know how to fight with firearms.

The second row came forward.

"volley!"

Bang bang bang bang!

The Japanese pirate who was speaking held up his knife, lowered his head, and looked at his chest in disbelief.

Doesn't it mean that the big gun can only fire one shot?

Then you have to wait for a long time.

"Abandon your sword and kneel down to avoid being killed!"

Chen Bao shouted.

The first pirate dropped his sword and knelt down.

The second, the third...

"Aren't they said that the Japanese pirates are fierce and would rather die than surrender?" On the way to Zhejiang, Chen Zheng did some research and learned about the Japanese pirates.

Mao Shunchang, who looked like a drowned chicken, stood beside Jiang Qingzhi and said, "It depends on who they are. If they are ordinary officers and soldiers, the Japanese pirates are extremely fierce. When I was on the ship before, I heard the Japanese pirates shouting "Jiang's flag", and then their morale plummeted. It can be seen that the arrival of the Lord in person frightened the Japanese pirates. The idea of ​​being fierce and unusual became a joke to the Lord."

This guy looks very proud.

At this time, Wang Bie was brought up.

Jiang Qingzhi looked at him and said calmly, "We are in need of someone to sacrifice to us. You are just in time!"

(End of this chapter)