Datang: Rebirth of Li Chengqian, the beginning of the treason interrogation

Chapter 184 Chapter Technology Leading
"Buyu Boksin is a man of great strategy and courage. General Black Tooth has worked with him for a long time and knows him well. However, attacking him with 3,000 troops is a bit risky."

Liu Rengui was a little worried. If they were experienced soldiers, they would have a certain chance of winning. However, these were newly recruited civilians.

Although he had served in the army before, he had not received any regular training and his combat effectiveness was obviously not at the same level.

"Let's transfer another 3,000 troops from the navy to defend against the Baekje rebels."

Heichi Changzhi refused, saying, "The Japanese pirates are powerful and are proficient in naval warfare. We cannot divide our forces. If the surprise attack fails, I can move to the city to defend it, but there is no strategic location to defend on the river."

In response to the invading forces, several key generals also had to make the latest arrangements.

The two had different opinions and looked at Li Chengqian at the same time.

"Why should we play at their pace?"

Li Chengqian chuckled.

"The Japanese ships have entered the rivers. It doesn't matter where we fight. Instead of passively defending, why not take the opportunity to attack while the Japanese pirates are still standing firmly?"

Both of them were enlightened, they were a little too obsessed with the trend.

Baekgangkou is the most suitable place for a decisive battle, but other watercourses of the Xiongjin River are also beneficial to our side.

"First, we should gather our forces to wipe out the Japanese pirates, and then turn around and attack the rebels, right?"

After these words, the two of them suddenly understood.

In fact, I didn't take this battle too seriously.

Japan is a tiny country.

A battle involving tens of thousands of troops cannot be brought to the table.

There was no conscription in Baekje.

Soon, the order to fight spread and the giant warship left the dock.

Going down the river, the speed is incredibly fast.

Of course, there are also manually driven pedals in the giant ship.

The huge ships were so tall that they covered the entire surface of the river. They were lined up in a row and moved forward in unison.

Such a scene is really shocking!
How could such an invincible fleet be defeated?
The news spread quickly, and the letter announcing the Tang army's decision to go to war reached the Japanese pirates' command room almost immediately.

"According to intelligence, the Tang navy has already marched forward in full force, intending to engage in a decisive battle with our army."

Azumi Hirafu held the letter in his hand, showing excitement.

He is still full of confidence in his own navy.

"Order the warriors to prepare the iron hooks and wait for the Tang ships to arrive to charge and seize the ships. Do not use rockets."

The construction technology of the Tang Dynasty was far superior to theirs.

What Azumihira looked down on was the command of the Tang army and the combat effectiveness of the soldiers, but he was salivating over those tall warships.

"I didn't expect the Tang army to send us ships so quickly."

Azumi Hirafu slammed the table excitedly, unable to control his emotions.

It is conceivable that with the most powerful navy and the most sophisticated warships, who can be the opponent?
"The Tang army took the initiative to attack, I'm afraid they are well prepared. Also notify Fuyu Fuxin and ask them to attack by land. The main force of the Tang army has been tied up by us. If you want to recover the lost territory, don't be lazy."

Mao Ye Zhizi still showed a bit of caution, but deep down, he still didn't take it seriously enough.

"Once we have destroyed the Tang army and seized these ships from them, we can go anywhere in the rivers, lakes and seas. The Tang Dynasty is extremely wealthy, so we can go there."

Azumi Hirafu was still looking forward to the joy of victory.

Japanese pirates have been plaguing Baekje and Silla, but the Tang Dynasty has not yet been plagued by Japanese pirates.

It’s not because they are afraid of the pressure from the Tang Dynasty, but because they don’t have large ships to support them in crossing long seas.

They are still in an extremely backward era. Some craftsmen were only introduced to Japan from Baekje. Compared with the masters of the Tang Dynasty, they are far inferior.

The Ming Dynasty was also a place where many nations came to pay tribute, and its prosperity was not much inferior to that of the Tang Empire.

The Japanese pirates still frequently invade our borders. As long as you fail to kill them, they will come out and cause trouble again and again.

His ambition is even greater, as long as conditions permit, he wants to plunder the world.

Combat power and equipment are the prerequisites for supporting ambitions.

So, when he saw that the Tang army had so many large ships, Atumihirafu's eyes turned red.

If Japan had these large ships, they could sail out to sea and even reach the Tang Dynasty directly.

By then, they can seize more wealth and resources and establish their own maritime hegemony.

Thinking of this, Azumi Hirafu couldn't help but reveal a greedy smile.

"Yes, this battle is the battle for the rise of our Great Japanese Empire!"

Mao Yezhizi was also full of confidence, as if he was sure of winning. He stood at the bow, facing the sea breeze, his eyes greedy and confident.

Looking at the high-spirited Japanese soldiers, he couldn't think of any other factors that would lead to Japan's failure in the naval battle.

In terms of numbers and water combat experience, they have an absolute advantage.

The Tang ship sailed down the river at a very fast speed. In less than two days, it was less than ten miles away from the Japanese pirates. At this time, a breeze blew on the river, and the river water gently hit the side of the ship, making a crisp sound.

Snowflakes are floating in the sky, giving people a feeling of tranquility and peace.

But behind this calm, a battle to determine the overlord of the sea is quietly unfolding.

At the same time, Azumi Hirafu and Maono Wajiko immediately ordered the Japanese pirate ships to go upstream and engage in a decisive battle with the Tang army.

The faces of the Japanese soldiers were filled with excitement and anticipation, as if they had seen the dawn of victory. They cheered as if they were celebrating the victory in advance.

As the order came, the Japanese pirate fleet acted quickly and accelerated its advance.

Before long, the two armies met on a wide river.

However, the originally noisy shouts of the Japanese pirates suddenly stopped, as if someone had strangled their necks tightly.

They looked upstream in horror and saw several huge black ships rushing towards them at an alarming speed.

These huge ships were pitch black, exuding a suffocating majesty. In front of such huge objects, the Japanese pirates seemed extremely small, as powerless as ants facing elephants.

These huge ships were like giant beasts from the abyss, opening their bloody mouths, as if to swallow all the pirates. Their appearance made the entire river surface crowded, and the wide river channel was almost completely filled with these behemoths.

On the vast sea, the Japanese pirates might not be too shocked by these giant ships, but at this moment in the narrow river channel, they truly realized the horror of these warships.

In fact, the Japanese pirates did not know that the warships that were used to lure them were actually eliminated by the Tang army.

Because these old warships had lost much of their practicality, the Tang army chose to use them as bait.

The black giant that now appeared before their eyes was the Tang army’s newest and most advanced warship - the iron ship.

No matter the size or performance, it is not comparable to those obsolete ships.
When Azumi Hirafu and Maono Chiko saw the huge black ship, they couldn't help feeling panic.

Those huge warships are like ferocious steel beasts, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

Invincible and indestructible.

The difficulty of this battle was beyond their expectations and completely contrary to what they had imagined. Based on the speed and size of this giant ship alone, their small fleet would probably be unable to resist and would be smashed to pieces in an instant.

The huge gap in equipment made them feel powerless. The naval battle experience and numerical advantage they relied on seemed insignificant at this moment. "Everyone, spread out! Don't gather together!"

Azumi Hirafu shouted in horror, his voice revealing great panic. If no action was taken, their fleet would be completely destroyed and all the crew members would be fed to the fish.

However, the pirates' ships were numerous and tightly packed together, almost occupying the entire river surface. It was too late to disperse at this time, and they were so tightly packed together that they could not disperse at all.

"No, gather all the ships together and move all the personnel back."

Mao Ye Zhizi was relatively calm and made a quick decision. She knew that only by abandoning some ships could more lives be protected.

At this point, we can only sacrifice the car to save the driver.

Although this decision was extremely dangerous, it was the only feasible solution at present. By concentrating the ships, it was hoped that the powerful impact of the Tang army fleet could be blocked.

"Yes, that's right. Quickly organize ships to intercept. As long as we can stop the impact of this giant ship, the Tang army won't have to worry about it."

After hearing Mao Ye Zhizi's suggestion, Azumi Hirafu showed joy on his face.

The ships in the front row slowly docked, one after another, and the ships were clustered together tightly, forming a wooden defense line.

It was like a Great Wall floating on the water. Hundreds of ships were closely connected, covering the entire surface of the water.

The Japanese pirates in front of them retreated in panic by raising the planks.

They were in a panic, pushing and shoving each other, and from time to time someone in the crowded crowd would slip and fall into the freezing cold river.

Although the Japanese pirates were good at swimming, they could not resist the coldness of the river water. After struggling for a few times, they gradually sank to the bottom of the river.

Azumi Hirafu's face turned extremely ugly, and a surge of anger surged in his heart. Before the battle even started, they had already lost nearly a hundred elite warriors.

At this moment, under the horrified gaze of everyone, the huge warship of the Tang army crashed into the defense line formed by the Japanese pirates' ships with the force of thunder.

With a loud bang, a powerful impact was heard, and all the boats shook violently. Many more pirates on the crowded ships were thrown into the lake, falling into the lake like dumplings in a pot.

Water splashed everywhere, and the sound of plops rose and fell continuously.

The chaotic cries for help echoed on the vast river, sounding particularly desolate.

"Crack!"

A sharp sound was heard, drowning out all the noisy sounds.

The boat moored in front was smashed to pieces, and wood chips floated all over the river.

The speed of the Tang army's warship also slowed down, but it was still moving forward, and the ships that were hit were all shattered.

In contrast, the Tang ship was completely unharmed.

Azumi Hirafu struggled to get up from the shaking boat, his eyes filled with fear.

It's the fear of the unknown.

Why, after the collision, the Tang ship was safe and sound.

The force is mutual. Since they are all made of wood, even if your ship is huge, there will be damage.

Now it seems that the construction of the Tang ship is beyond their imagination.

The gap in weapons and equipment is so huge, why fight?
Travel thousands of miles to send your head.

If he was just a general, the other Japanese pirates would be even more frightened.

But in this desperate situation, they can only wait for death.

At any other time, the river would not be able to trap them, but entering the water now would be tantamount to seeking death.

The so-called fighting opportunities of the Japanese pirates turned out to be obstacles blocking their way to survival.

The huge warship rushed past, destroying all the ships. Iron chains as thick as arms dragged past, and the powerful impact cut the short ships of the Japanese pirates one by one.

Thousands of Japanese pirates were either hit to death, drowned or frozen to death.

Thanks to the prayers of the Japanese pirates, the giant ships of the Tang army finally stopped and did not destroy all of the pirates' ships.

"damn it!"

Mao Yezhizi was sweating profusely, and when he saw this situation, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"The Tang army has such a great ship, but they don't know how to use it. Now it belongs to our great country of Japan."

Azumi Hirafu was full of confidence again and remained optimistic about the battle situation.

"Warriors, if we seize this Tang warship, we can visit the Tang Empire in person in the future. It is extremely wealthy, with countless treasures and women waiting for us to rob."

He stood at the bow, drew his sword, and shouted the horn of attack.

The nature of the robbers was fully displayed at this time. When they heard that there was something to be robbed, they rushed towards the huge ships like chicken blood, wanting to take them for themselves.

"Your Highness, I think the iron chain boats must have been built like this at the Red Cliff!"

Li Chengqian and Liu Rengui stood on the iron ship, looking at these fearless Japanese pirates with expressionless faces.

"Today, we will follow Zhou Lang's example and burn these evildoers to death."

Li Chengqian raised his hand to signal.

"Prepare the kerosene!"

A row of catapults were pushed out from the ship, and oil barrels were lit and placed on the catapults.

Dozens of fireballs rose into the air and hit the Japanese pirates' ships accurately without any aiming.

"boom!"

As soon as the kerosene barrel fell to the ground, it exploded suddenly, and countless small flames flew out.

The boat had been built for a long time and it caught fire on the surface of the river as soon as it was touched, causing a raging fire.

Some more Japanese pirates were touched by the flames and immediately caught fire.

The third heaven of ice and fire.

This flame also burned away all the ambitions and hopes of Azumi Hirafu and Maono Chi's disciples.

"Should we leave a few alive?"

Liu Rengui asked, the battle was going better than he had imagined, and looking at the fire rising from the river, the situation was settled.

"Catch a few so they can lead the way!"

Looking at this hellish scene on earth, Li Chengqian remained indifferent.

Liu Rengui waved his hand and whispered a few words to the guards, and then several huge ships broke through the sea of ​​fire and approached the Japanese main ship.

"The boats behind should row away faster and stop rowing in a line."

Azumihirafu roared at the top of his lungs. It was easy to gather together, but it was very difficult to disperse now.

The ships on the periphery rowed away one after another, while the ships and personnel in the middle could only allow themselves to be devoured by the flames.

The Japanese pirates struggled in the water and wailed in the fire.

It was like a doomsday scene.

(End of this chapter)