Chapter five hundred and eighty third according to plan
Shen Lin slapped his forehead in frustration.
Why do you only want to send a few ships to keep an eye on Anding Fucheng?
The Liao army changed their crossbows to big yellow crossbows, why didn’t I even think of informing Lao Zou?
This man is also a tragic figure.
Those who usually did not fight or grab were eventually sent to the Taiyuan section of the Huanglong River to face the Liao army directly.
This time it was terrible, even his life was lost.
What a mistake in judgment!
Shen Lin always feels that.
Even if the Liao Kingdom had a hidden backhand, it shouldn't have acted so quickly, right?
Could it be?
Is it because the Liao army learned that the main force of the Tiefeng Army had returned?
But Yelu Dayue, who is outside Fengqiu City, may not be able to respond quickly, right?
No matter what.
Our Tiefeng Army will follow.
Shen Lin asked in a deep voice.
"Have you seen the Liao army's large fleet heading east?"
Chen Song said with sweat profusely.
"Not yet."
"However, there are already Liao army sentry ships approaching Jiangbei."
"General Chen Shuan asks for instructions."
"Should we immediately assemble the second fleet and leave the mouth of the Lushui River to intercept it?"
Shen Lin shook his head and said.
"It's too late!"
"Since the Taiyuan navy dares to come, it must be quite large."
"No matter how powerful our ship's formation-breaking crossbow is, two fists can't beat four hands."
"It is even said that nowadays, there are not enough people to paddle!"
Liang Zicheng took a step forward and spoke impassionedly.
"Grand Governor, I will immediately summon the shipyard staff and board the ship immediately."
"Don't worry, they are all experienced. They can paddle, steer, and set sails without any problem."
"The navy officers and soldiers just have to fight the war."
White Snake also suggested.
"My lord, sharpening your sword will never stop you from chopping wood."
"Let the navy prepare first!"
Shen Lin nodded.
"Can!"
"Da Laoliang, gather the troops to collect the armor and board the ship."
"Let's go to the mouth of the Lushui River and have a look!"
The shipyard is under military-style management.
Except for a bunch of gray-haired Liang family consultants.
Others, regardless of gender, will practice for half an hour every morning.
Liang Zicheng blew the assembly whistle.
Within half an hour, a neat formation was lined up on the big pier.
Coincidentally, the Nancheng warehouse stores some leather armors and weapons.
This is prepared to facilitate the shipyard to test warships.
They followed the navy to circle the Huanglong River.
What if we encounter the Liao army?
Armor weapons for self-defense are essential.
Soon, those who received the armor got on the warship first.
A group of officials wanted to go, but Shen Lin stopped them.
"Each of you go back to your respective posts."
"It's not your turn to fight!"
Starting with the two Wandan-class ships left in Nanhu, more than seventy battleships and frigates filed out.
Soon, on the Lushui River, a awning covered the water for several miles.
"Buzz buzz!"
The paddle wheel stirs the water, and the paddle is like flying.
Forty miles of waterway, we arrived in more than half an hour.
There are still four or five miles to the trumpet-shaped river mouth.
Shen Lin held up his telescope and saw white sails like clouds on the Huanglong River.
From east to west, you can't see the end at a glance.
Among them, there are hundreds of Liao military ships rushing towards the mouth of the Lushui River.
Chen Shuan led thirty ships to form a long snake formation and blocked them tightly.
Both sides were firing on all cylinders.
The Tiefeng navy's phosphorus bombs and the Liao army's fire and oil bags flew all over the place.
However, it was the dozen or so Liao ships that were the most advanced that caught fire.
However, these guys are also quite brave.
Still rushing forward despite the raging fire.
It won’t work if you don’t flush.
Their big yellow crossbow didn't have enough range, and the kerosene bag almost hit the water.
Shen Lin ordered.
"Blow the retreat horn!"
Chen Song in the command cabin thought he heard wrongly.
"Grand Governor? Shouldn't there be reinforcements?"
"Still...retreat?"
Chen Feng slapped the young man on his iron helmet.
"Are you stupid?"
"How wide is the estuary?"
"Wouldn't it be easier to fight if we retreat to the Lushui River?"
"How many warships can the Liao army come in at one time?"
“It’s all food delivery!”
Chen Song suddenly realized that he took off the copper horn himself and ran to the deck.
"Da da da... didi didi..."
Chen Shuan is much more awake than Chen Songling.
Otherwise, he would not stand out among his brothers at the youngest age.
"Step back step by step."
"Withdraw into Lushui."
Paddle-wheel warships don't even need to turn around, they just paddle back.
The Tatar navy, which had closed a lot of distance, screamed angrily.
In the blink of an eye, the distance reached more than 350 steps.
Can't hit anymore.
"Chase!"
General Wanhu Takuno of the vanguard fleet jumped to his feet.
"Fight into the Lushui River!"
"Kill the Tiefeng navy!"
The deputy general pointed to a awning in the distance and reminded.
"General, their reinforcements are coming."
"Total...nearly a hundred ships."
Tuoye Lei was furious.
"Are you so scared?"
"We have fewer ships than they do?"
At this time.
The dull sound of horns sounded in the center of the river.
"Woooooooooo..."
The lieutenant finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He quickly reminded me.
"The retreat horn has sounded."
"Commander...probably has other plans."
"Withdraw, General!"
Tuoye punched the guardrail and squeezed out one word between his teeth.
"withdraw!"
Donkey balls.
Did Yelu Dabai drink all his courage in Taiyuan?
If it weren't for his surname "Yelü".
Will it be his turn to take charge of the Taiyuan Navy?
If you don't fight when you should, it's a waste of opportunity.
In Takuno Lei's view.
The Lushui River is narrow and not suitable for a decisive battle with a large fleet.
It also happened to restrain the mobility of Tiefeng Navy.
The shooting range is only twenty or thirty steps.
The paddle also rushed over.
Even if two ships are exchanged for one.
The Tiefeng navy should also be destroyed first.
So as not to cause confusion to the future grand strategy.
It doesn't matter if you can't capture Lushui Iron City.
It would be best to at least burn down their shipbuilding yard and prevent these armored guys from crossing the river.
All the ships led by Chen Shuan withdrew to the Lushui River.
But he found that the other party didn't follow him at all.
He boarded Shen Lin's ship on the stern.
"See the Grand Governor!"
Shen Lin held the telescope in his right hand and waved it with his left hand.
"No gift!"
"Shuanzi, you have encountered a slippery opponent this time!"
"I won't be fooled at all!"
Chen Shuan smiled confidently.
"It doesn't matter!"
"No big deal, let's go to Huanglongjiang and fight again!"
Um!
Not bad, very exciting!
Chen Song was worried.
"We still have five frigates outside Anding City!"
"Isn't it dangerous?"
Chen Shuan scolded.
"Do you think Liang Tong is just like you, a lump of elm wood?"
"Faced with hundreds of Liao warships, he doesn't know how to run?"
"If you can't come back, you can hide and swim downstream!"
Chen Song was a little embarrassed.
If he dares to fight and charge, he will have absolutely no problem.
When it comes to thinking quickly, he is really not as good as Liang Tong.
Yes, our paddle-wheel warships really need to run away.
Even if the wind and water go smoothly, the broken sailboats of the Liao army can only follow behind.
Shen Lin chuckled.
"We won't fight for now."
"Good!"
"Da Laoliang sent eight thousand shipyard employees to help you paddle."
"Let's get used to it first."
"These days, everyone eats and sleeps on the boat, so it's a bit harder."
Chen Shuan was overjoyed.
Finally, half of the people were replenished.
Even if you are not a sailor, the brothers and sisters in the shipyard are not bad!
Now, our ship's carrying array-breaking crossbow can finally be unleashed.
This chapter has been completed!