The invasion of the abyss begins with the Laughing at the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 209: The Escaped General
"Faster, faster."

On the calm sea, a three-meter-long boat was like an arrow shot from a bow. Five or six dusty soldiers were paddling hard, and white waves were rolling.

Amid the cries of seagulls, the soldiers who had escaped the disaster quickly sailed into the Nanpu Water Fort with a look of relief on their faces.

"Boom boom boom!"

Deafening drumbeats sounded, and the eight thousand soldiers who stayed behind in the water stronghold quickly gathered together. The sound of armor colliding and heavy footsteps intertwined together, making a lot of noise.

Everyone had a blank expression on their faces, but if you looked closely, you could see a hint of fear and uneasiness in their dark eyes, and they felt uneasy in their hearts.

Hundreds of turtle ships sailed out of the water fort, and only one small boat returned. All the soldiers knew that something was wrong, and a layer of ominous shadow shrouded their hearts. Could it be that the Sui Dynasty was attacking again?

"An unknown enemy is invading. The navy fleet is engaged in combat. All soldiers must close the gates and patrol strictly."

On the high platform, Admiral Park Zhengyi, holding the sword at his waist and with his big belly sticking out, gave orders with a serious face.

I thought being stationed at Nanpu Water Fort was a good job. All I had to do every day was drink some wine and enjoy singing and dancing. Life would be so comfortable, like a god's life.

Unexpectedly, the Invincible Fleet on patrol at sea encountered Shen Yuanliang's Bohai Fleet. In less than an hour, the 30,000-strong navy was wiped out, and only a few soldiers escaped.

Upon hearing this devastating news, Admiral Park Zhengyi was completely stunned. It took him a long while to come back to his senses, and he reacted as ferociously as a tiger.

After a cup of tea, Park Zhengyi, who was in disguise, led a dozen of his personal soldiers and quietly left the panic-stricken Nanpu Water Fort through a hidden path, leaving behind only eight thousand soldiers who were used as cannon fodder.

The sun was at its highest point in the sky, and white sails blocked out the sun on the azure blue sea. Countless warships filled the entire bay, and bright red flags fluttered in the wind.

"Boom!"

The Bohai Fleet lined up in a row, and thousands of red cannons, under the command of officers, fired countless shells, and the entire bay echoed with deafening roars.

"Where's the governor? Where is the governor?"

"The enemy is coming, defend quickly. If the enemy breaks through the water fort, Pyongyang will be finished. Defend the water fort and I will commend you later."

The sound of artillery fire continued for half an hour. The impregnable Nanpu Water Fort was shattered into pieces. The soldiers were running around like headless flies in a mess.

The black smoke rose slowly into the sky, covering the sky and the ground. The orange-yellow flames dyed the entire sea surface red. A burnt smell floated in the wind, which was very choking.

"My lord, we have captured the Nanpu Water Fort."

"The admiral is nowhere to be seen. He must have fled long ago. The remaining 6,000 soldiers surrendered without any problems."

On the wide deck, Shi Tou twisted his neck and stretched his muscles, reporting everything in detail, with a hint of excitement in his bright eyes.

After the artillery bombardment and infantry charge destroyed the fortifications of the water fort, Shitou, who was eager to try, took the lead and was the first to attack the Nanpu Water Fort.

They were unstoppable all the way, and in less than a quarter of an hour, all the terrified Goguryeo naval officers and soldiers surrendered. After all, the general had fled, and there was no point in persisting.

"Uncle, Nanpu Water Fort is now in your hands. Guard our retreat."

Under the thick black smoke, Shen Yuanliang, dressed in white, gave instructions calmly.

From Nampo, going upstream along the Taedong River, the Bohai Fleet could reach Pyongyang in less than half a day. To be on the safe side, Shen Yuanliang asked his uncle Chen Qingwen to lead one-third of the fleet to garrison here.

It is better to be safe than sorry. Shen Yuanliang was very cautious in his actions and did not give others any loopholes. "Yes!"

With a bow, the Admiral of the Navy Chen Qingwen responded.

Next, when capturing Pyongyang, the navy fleet had almost no involvement in any combat except for transporting troops and supplies. The most important thing was to defend the Nampo Water Fort and the retreat route.

"Luoxia and Lonely fly together, and the autumn waters are the same color as the sky."

On the clear river surface, two hundred warships sailed upstream, stretching for dozens of miles. Shen Yuanliang stood with his hands behind his back, admiring the poetic scenery, feeling relaxed and happy.

You stand on the upper floor to enjoy the scenery, and the people who are enjoying the scenery are looking at you downstairs.

On both sides of the Taedong River, under the scorching sun, many ragged farmers led buffaloes and worked hard in the fields, with drops of sweat watering the one-foot-tall seedlings.

"The Sui people are coming again?"

When they accidentally caught a glimpse of Shen Yuanliang's Bohai Fleet and felt the spreading evil spirit, their hearts sank and a bad premonition came to their minds.

The continuous wars made the entire Goguryeo pay an unimaginable price. The able-bodied men in the families had long been used as cannon fodder, leaving only the old, weak and sick to survive.

The skinny people were nervous. They put their right hands on their foreheads and looked hard. When they saw the tall and burly soldiers on the deck, no one held any hope anymore.

For a time, both sides of the Taedong River were filled with people fleeing. Some of them were so smart that they carried the remaining food in their homes, helped the elderly and children, and hid in the mountains.

Two hours later, the red sun was about to sink into the sea, and the brilliant rays of light and nearly a hundred warships spread over the entire Taedong River, looking at the nearby city of Pyongyang in the distance.

"The enemy is coming, close the city gate quickly."

"I haven't gone in yet, wait for me, my father is a big boss."

There was chaos at the city gate. The soldiers inside the city wanted to close the gate, and the people outside the city were pushing forward, trying to save their lives.

"Kill me."

Seeing that Shen Yuanliang's Bohai Fleet was getting closer and closer, the city gate officer became anxious. He drew the sword at his waist and slashed at the crowd.

After a while, blood flowed like a river at the city gate, and hundreds of civilians fell in a pool of blood. With the concerted efforts of many soldiers, the heavy city gate was finally closed, isolating the inside and the outside.

Many people wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads and breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.

"Dong Dong Dong!!"

The sound of drums piercing the clouds and splitting the rocks rang out. The city was in chaos and the prosperous streets were in ruins. Under the urgent order of the King of Goguryeo, all the noble families contributed people and money.

The wide streets were filled with soldiers and guards rushing to the rescue. The sound of horse hooves resounded through the sky, and the sharp weapons emitted a cold light in the setting sun, which made people shudder.

"The Green Emperor Shen Yuanliang is here, coming from the sea. The navy of Nanpu Water Fort is really a bunch of rubbish, unable to even give an early warning."

"I wonder if we can stop the Han army this time? I hope a miracle happens, otherwise the consequences will be unpredictable!"

From high-ranking officials to common people, everyone had a solemn look on their faces and was in great fear. The city was in chaos, just like the situation a year ago when Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty was at the gates of the city.

(End of this chapter)