Part Three Chapter Seventeen Strike Across the River 6
[69 Book Bar - www.] After calling them, Cao Wendao was shocked when he heard that we were going to explore the water potential at night, but he insisted on going with me. I couldn't resist him, so I agreed, and let Qian Wenyi
We met at the shore. In fact, I wanted Qian Wenyi to go with me. After all, Qian Wenyi grew up by the sea and is better at water.
We found a small boat, which could only seat five or six people. Lian Baice, Cao Wendao, and I got off the boat with two other people who knew how to paddle. When we were on the shore, we heard the sound of the river and didn't think anything of it.
When we reached the water, we realized that the sound of the river was very loud, almost like a golden drum. If the pontoon bridge could go straight across, we would have to use iron cables.
The two soldiers were very skilled at rowing, and Cao Wendao and I could only do a good job of rowing. As soon as the two of them paddled down, the boat passed by on the water. Lian Baice sat on the bow of the boat, and from time to time he put his hand into the water.
After testing the water's strength, it gradually reached the center of the river. At this time, the other side became more and more clear, and there were only scattered lights in Dongping City. It seems that the snake people are no longer afraid of fire, but they are still not used to it.
Lian Baice looked at the other side, then reached out to his mouth, licked it, tested the wind direction, and said, "Commander, are there thousands of ships like this in Dongyang City?"
I thought about it and said, "As for small boats, if we step up the recruitment, we might be able to get them."
Lian Baice said: "The river is four miles wide and the pontoon bridge is laid diagonally. The length of the pontoon bridge is about five miles, about 800 feet. On average, three ships are used for every two feet, which means about 1,200 ships are needed. In addition,
The bamboo raft is enough." He tested the water strength again and said, "The current is still a bit strong, so I'm afraid I have to go into the water four miles upstream. Come on, let's walk to the south bank and take a closer look."
I was a little worried and said: "If you get closer, I'm afraid it will be too close to Dongping City..."
Snake people are naturally good at water. Although they can't swim a four-mile-wide river without a boat, they might be able to swim a hundred or two hundred feet. Once discovered by snake people, a small boat like ours will probably lead to death. Lian Baice will be defeated.
Somewhat unconcerned, he said: "Don't worry, Commander, my ears are very good. If there is any strange noise in the water, I will definitely hear it..."
As soon as he said this, his expression suddenly changed. I was taken aback and said, "What's wrong?"
Lian Baice raised his head, his face turned pale, and shouted: "Paddle back quickly! Move quickly! A boat is coming from the south bank!"
My ears are still full of the sound of the river, and I can't hear any other sounds at all. Cao Wendao seems to be no better than me, with the same blank look on his face, but Lian Baice said it in such a panic, I'm afraid he can't be wrong. Let's hurry up
Rowing back, Lian Baice also picked up an oar and started rowing. When the snake people retreated to the river, they were intercepted by the water regiments of Deng Canglan and Li Yaotian. They suffered heavy losses. Most of the ships heading north were captured by us.
But after all, there are still some. I am afraid that the snake people have discovered us and come out to pursue us. We are not far across the river now. It is really strange that the snake people will find us even though we are so far away. Hai Lao once said to me when he was in Fudun City.
, Snake people can't see far, and it's late at night. How did they find us?
Lian Bai planned for a few times, then suddenly frowned and said: "Stop!" I didn't pay attention to his order and stopped the oar in my hand. Cao Wendao cursed: "What are you doing? You let us escape for a while, and now you want us to escape again."
Stop."
Lian Baice said: "It seems that they are not chasing us. The sound has stopped now." He leaned down, put his ear to the side of the boat and listened, and suddenly said: "No! There is the sound of swords and guns hitting each other, it means they are taking action!"
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We couldn't help but be stunned. Could someone come from Dongping City? No, it's more likely that those people came to survey the water at night just like us, but they were too close to Dongping City and were discovered by the snake people.
Lian Baice was still listening and said: "Yes, there is indeed someone fighting on the river. From the sound, it seems very bad... Oops, someone fell into the water!" He said vividly, and Cao Wendao shouted: "Hey
, Lian Baice, don’t scare people with your nonsense, I didn’t hear anything.”
Lian Baice said: "The wind is blowing now from the north. Of course you can't hear it in the wind. If you stick to the side of the boat and listen to the sound coming from the water, you can hear it."
Cao was dubious when he heard the news, so he leaned down to listen. I also put my ear to the side of the boat. As soon as I touched it, I felt that the sound of the river doubled in volume, like the sound of golden drums, and I couldn't hear anything else. At this time,
Cao Wendao shouted: "I can't hear it! Control, did you hear it?"
I frowned and said, "Brother Lian, did you really hear that?" To be honest, I didn't really believe it. Lian Baice felt aggrieved and said, "Of course, the general has stayed in Dongyang City for many years, then.
Sometimes I even slept on the boat, and I heard it very well..."
Before he finished speaking, there was a sudden light on the river, and after a while, a very soft "boom" was heard. The sound was light and muffled, but I knew it was the sound of fire and thunder bombs!
What Lian Baice said was absolutely correct. There was indeed someone on the river, and they were from the empire! I picked up the oar and said, "Quick, go over and have a look!"
Cao Wendao was shocked and said: "Zhizhi, do you really want to go see it?"
I said: "Those people have reached a critical juncture, maybe they are the generals of the empire. Let's take a closer look. If not, it will be too late to escape."
At this time, suddenly there was another flash above the river. This time it was not close to the river, so I could see it more clearly. I had no doubts anymore and said, "Look, that's asking for help!"
Cao heard what he wanted to say. Lian Baice nodded and said, "That's right. General Cao, do you have your bow and arrows?"
Cao Wendao had the short bow with him. He took it out and said, "I have it with me, but I'm afraid I won't be able to hit it on the river."
Lian Baice said: "You keep guard, I'll send him a signal back." His skills were all on the bow, and he also carried a short bow with him. He set up an arrow and took out a sweat towel bag from his arms.
At the arrow, he took out the fire sickle and struck the tinder, lighting the sweat towel. After watching the sweat towel burn for a while, he raised his head and shot out.
The wind on the river was strong, and the fire on the sweat towel was blown out at once, but the remaining flames did not go out, and a red dot shot into the air. After he shot the arrow, he saw a bright spot suddenly flashing on the river in the south. Fortunately, it was dim in Dongping City.
Wu Guang, this bright spot was very clear, and it swayed on the river for a few times. I knew that it was the lantern language of the navy, but I didn’t know what it meant. I was about to ask Lian Baice, but he exclaimed from the side: "Controller