At this time, I only heard someone say: "What's the 'scaling method', it's just a stupid method, there is nothing to be proud of."
Zhao Xuhai turned around and saw that the person speaking was Peng San.
Mr. Peng had been at the helm of the ship before. At this time, the "Jinyu" had already moored, so he threw down the steering wheel and came to the observation deck.
Zhao Xuhai said: "It's a stupid way. This method is the only way to break through the 'Thousand Scales Water Formation'. What do you know?"
He has been in the army for a long time and is a general of the imperial navy. He would not take Peng San, who is short in stature and looks like a country bumpkin, in his eyes.[
Peng Sanping was very tactful and sophisticated in his daily life, and he mostly spoke in a low tone, and his appearance was ugly and vulgar. He looked like a villain, but at this time, he was uncharacteristically: "Haha" and sneered a few times. Said: "Idiots use stupid methods and think they are smart. What kind of scale-cutting method is this? It's just better than someone else's artillery. If the ship is hit more, it will kill a thousand enemies and cause eight hundred losses. Can we break the formation?" , but I still can’t tell.”
Zhao Xuhai said: "The so-called naval battle is basically to use big ships to defeat small ships, and to use big cannons to defeat small cannons. The one with more ships and more cannons will win. The cannon fire of our navy ships is stronger than that of pirate ships, so we can definitely break the formation."
Peng Sandao: "Relying on the strength of ships and artillery to fight head-on with Japanese troops is just an inferior method of warfare. The truly superior method of warfare is to put wisdom first and defeat the strong with the weak. Your navy ships use this method." It's not difficult to cut off the small boats on the periphery of the formation using the 'Scaling Method'. Once we get within the firing range of the five giant shark warships in the formation, I'm afraid your artillery fire may not be stronger than them."
Zhao Xuhai said: "It is easy to say that the weak can defeat the strong. Who can do it? Zhao has led the navy for many years and has never heard of a small boat defeating a big ship or a small blunderbuss defeating a big blunderbuss in a naval battle."
Peng San said with a "hehe" smile: "Although you are not good at it, others may not be able to do it. You are too ignorant, so it is normal that you have never heard of it."
Peng San's words were even more unpleasant to listen to. Zhao Xuhai couldn't help but get angry and refused to give up. At that moment, the two of them started arguing, but each insisted on his own opinions and refused to give in to each other. Peng San, on the other hand, He was calm and calm, neither anxious nor impatient. As the commander-in-chief of the Navy, Zhao Xuhai was robbed of a few words by a country bumpkin. His face turned red and he looked quite angry.
Hua Bushi knew nothing about ship battles on the ocean, and Sima Rulan and the young master were about the same. They stood aside and listened to the argument between Peng and Zhao, but they didn't know who was right, let alone who was right. judge.
Seeing that the two of them were quarreling more and more fiercely, Zhao Xuhai grabbed the handle of the waist knife and was about to have a fit. Hua Bushi quickly stepped forward to stop him and said, "Mr. Zhao Qian, please calm down and speak slowly if you have anything to say."
He turned to Peng San and said: "Master Peng San, you said this 'scale-removing method' is a stupid method. Is there a better way to defeat the 'Thousand Scales Water Formation' of the Black Dragon Palace?" "
Peng San showed a playful smile and said, "There seems to be a way, but Peng San can't remember it clearly."
When Hua Bushi heard this, his heart moved and he said: "Please think about it carefully, Master Peng. As long as you can think of it, you can put forward any conditions needed. As long as I and Miss Lan'er can do it, I will definitely not refuse." ."
Hua Bushi had already learned Peng Sanye's skills in sailing and naval warfare when he went to Wanyi Island. Since he was talking arrogantly, he might actually have the ability to break the pirate formation.
Cao Muyun once guessed that this person must be a general in the navy of the former Ming Dynasty. Hua Bushi did not take it seriously, just because this Peng San was not only good at naval combat, but also had very good martial arts, although he rarely showed it. , but it is definitely not something that ordinary military commanders of the imperial court can possess. The origin of this Third Master Peng is really mysterious.
Zhao Xuhai on the side said: "Master Hua, don't listen to his boast. The 'scaling method' is the only way to break this water formation. There is no other way. This guy is just talking nonsense and making up mysteries." That’s all.”
Peng San looked sharply and said: "Who said there is no other way? If you don't believe it, we might as well make a bet. If I think of a way to break the formation, you will lose a hundred taels of silver and kneel down again." Kowtow ten times to me."
Zhao Xuhai laughed angrily and said: "Okay, if you have other ways to break the formation, let alone ten bangs, I will knock even a hundred. But if you can't think of a way, then what?"
Peng San said: "If I can't break this formation, I will lose you two hundred taels of silver. Peng San will kowtow to you a hundred times. You won't suffer any loss, right?"
Although Zhao Xuhai didn't really want Peng San to kowtow, and looking at the country bumpkin's shabby cloth clothes, he really didn't look like he could have two hundred taels of silver, but at this time he couldn't afford to lose, so he didn't care, and said : "Okay, then it's settled."
Peng San laughed, turned to Sima Rulan, and said: "Miss City Lord, you have seen the bet I made with Mr. Zhao Qian! Now if we want to break this "Thousand Scales Formation", we must take all of Okura City." All ships should be given to Peng San’s command. Does the eldest lady agree?”[
Sima Rulan had a look of hesitation on his face. He wanted to hand over all the ships to Peng San's command, which was equivalent to putting the lives of thousands of "Wanjintang" disciples into his hands. This was not a gamble of hundreds of taels of silver. It could be compared to a hundred ringing heads. Although Sima Rulan had heard that Peng Sanye was good at sailing and naval battles, she had never seen it with her own eyes. This decision was not easy to make.
Her beautiful eyes looked at Hua Bushi, who was standing aside, with a look of inquiry.
Hua Bushi smiled and said: "I have no doubt about Mr. Peng's ability. Since he said he can break the formation, he must have a way. Miss Lan'er can just rest assured and leave the ship to his command."
If Sima Rulan still doesn't believe in Peng San, but the eldest lady has no doubts about Hua Bushi. In the past month or so, he has handled various affairs in Okura City with extremely accurate judgment and has always been the best. Nothing went wrong.
Sima Rulan immediately made up her mind and said: "Okay, Lan'er will hand over the command of all the fleets in Okura City to Mr. Peng San. I hope Mr. Peng can lead us to break the formation and kill the enemy."
Peng San laughed "haha" and said: "Don't worry, young lady. I, Peng San, are different from those stupid people who are like pigs and donkeys. I will not use such stupid methods to break the 'Thousand Scales Water Formation' and Okura Castle's ships." Not many ships were damaged."
When Zhao Xuhai heard this, he was so angry that he reached out to grab the handle of the knife again and glared at Peng San.
Peng San ignored Zhao Xuhai at this time, and suddenly shouted to the "Wanjintang" disciples on the side: "Bring the lantern quickly, I want to personally command the ships."
Peng San, who had been laughing and joking before, suddenly shouted loudly and loudly, as if breaking a gong, which made the disciple tremble with fright, and he quickly responded: "Yes, my subordinates will go right away. take."
Two red lanterns used to communicate and command the fleet at night were brought over. Peng San took them in his hands and walked up to the high platform in front of him in a few steps.
Standing at the highest point on the deck of the "Golden Jade", Mr. Peng stood with his chest straight, but the obscene and funny look on his body had completely disappeared, replaced by a dignified and solemn air.
Although he was short in stature and was still wearing the same shabby cloth, in the eyes of Hua Bushi, Sima Rulan and others, Peng San, who was standing on the high platform, suddenly seemed to have become a man. Like a golden-armored general commanding thousands of troops.
This feeling was naturally caused by the aura exuding from Peng San.
Peng San stared at the "Thousand Scales Formation" on the sea in the distance with a pair of triangular eyes, as if he wanted to see through the mystery. Suddenly, his arms began to wave, and two red lanterns were waved rapidly, facing the sea. Cangcheng's ships issued orders.
The "Golden Jade" is the flagship of the Okura Castle fleet, and it is responsible for commanding the fleet. Although in the original plan, Okura Castle and the Daming Navy attacked from inside and outside, directly attacking the water stronghold of the "Black Dragon Palace". There is no need for more command, but this plan has now been stranded. At this time, except for the three sunken clippers, Okura Castle's ships have retreated to the range of the "Thousand Scales Formation". Outside, the sails were lowered and the ship was moored on the sea.
Due to the lack of gunpowder, the artillery installed on the ship cannot be used like the Guangdong naval fleet, which uses the "scale-cutting" tactic to attack the pirate ships at the edge of the formation, and it is obviously not feasible to rush directly into the formation. , so every ship is at a loss as to what to do.
Peng San's command allowed the ships that were in a dilemma to find their way. At that moment, the ships raised their sails one after another and set sail again. Most of these ships were elite disciples of "Wanjintang". They are loyal to the sect. At this time, the order was sent from the flagship, and they will follow it even if they have to fight for their lives.
Peng San's instructions were very complicated, but he held two lanterns in his hands, and the semaphore message he sent was very clear. Under the command of this country bumpkin-looking general, the remaining twenty-six ships of Okura City The ships were divided into seven groups, with each group ranging from three to four ships. They were all arranged in a vertical formation and scattered on the sea several miles wide in front of the "Thousand Scales Formation".
Seeing Peng San waving the lantern rapidly on the high platform, Hua Bushi was still very calm, but Sima Rulan and Zhao Xuhai had expressions of surprise on their faces, especially Mr. Zhao Qian, and even Zhang He was speechless with his mouth wide open.
Sima Rulan didn't know much about naval battles. She just felt that Peng San danced the lantern with quick, decisive and skillful movements, which was a bit surprising. However, Zhao Xuhai knew that it was not easy to dispatch ships at sea, especially in the dark night. , the ships had just retreated and were scattered chaotically on the sea, making it even more difficult to dispatch.
But Peng San took his time and commanded and dispatched casually, with no hesitation at all. After receiving his semaphore instructions, the twenty-six ships moved in and out, and in less than a cup of tea, they were divided into seven groups, and The attack formation was set up, which shows that although no lights were lit on the ships in the dark night, Peng San knew the movements and directions of all twenty-six ships clearly.