The moon in the sky is just a curve, and under the cold and dim starlight, people can only see clearly a distance of about five feet around themselves.
When crossing the river in such a dark night, even if there were patrol personnel on the other side, it would be difficult to detect it, and it was impossible for the Jizhou Army's cordon to be arranged at such a distance.
But the risk is not small either. If a person crossing the river accidentally falls into the water, no one will be able to help him. The visibility is too low and it is impossible to determine the location of the person who fell into the water. Raising fire rashly will expose the position, leading to the failure of the entire raid plan.
In the middle of winter, the river water is colder than ice. It only takes a moment to freeze to death the most majestic war horse. Most of the people who fell into the water were not drowned. Their bodies were already frozen long before they drowned. Even if
Thanks to his good water quality, he managed to reach the shore by luck, but he could not avoid the fate of becoming a zombie.
To a certain extent, it is colder on the shore than in the river. Just as some people in later generations would swim in winter, but no one would wander around on the street wearing soaked clothes in winter. The sharp cold wind would mercilessly pierce through the already damaged skin on his body.
Soaked armor brings severe cold that penetrates deep into the bone marrow, destroying most of the body's functions.
The danger is not just that. In the middle and upper reaches, the Yellow River will freeze. The water flow in the lower reaches is rapid and the temperature is relatively high, so it will not freeze. However, the river water is mixed with a large amount of ice, just like when a glacier melts.
Driven by the rapids, these ice blocks will not only pose a fatal threat to people in the water, but also pose a serious threat to various river crossing tools such as boats and rafts. If you accidentally hit it, the boat will be destroyed and everyone will die.
ending.
It is no exaggeration to say that the basis for Wang Yu's raid plan was this nearly fatal journey.
Faced with such a challenge, the Qingzhou Army showed its demeanor as a powerful military in the world.
There was no doubt, no flinching, and no even doubt. The soldiers of the Qingzhou Army acted fearlessly.
Most of them didn't even know where they would be taken tonight. When they heard the officers' call, they got up from the hot bed with their weapons, picked up the package containing the armor, and then every
Each person put another stick in his mouth and followed each other towards the river bank.
Wang Yu stood on a large rock near the river bank, trying his best to be seen by every soldier passing by. As the commander of an army of tens of thousands, dominating the princes, his role in the army has shifted.
He does not need, and cannot, like before, take the lead in every battle and fight on the front line. Doing so will not do much to boost the morale and fighting spirit of the army. Instead, it will expose himself to the enemy and become a trap for the army.
flaw.
Now, as long as he tries to tell the soldiers that he is with the army and everyone is fighting under his banner, it will be enough to have an effect far beyond leading by example. This is the change brought about by identity.
Therefore, in this operation, the only bright place was at Wang Yu's feet. Every soldier passing by could clearly see his commander.
Even if there was still a little hesitation and fear about the future in my heart, the moment I saw that majestic figure, it was all gone, replaced by endless fighting spirit.
There was no need for lengthy lectures or passionate incitement. Wang Yu used a silent gesture to tell everyone the direction of progress: Cross the river! Step into the formation! Defeat the enemy!
It's that simple.
"Please tell me, my lord, that all members of the Feng Battalion be in place, and no one is left out!"
"...The entire Shesheng Battalion is on standby. Please let me know!"
"...Yu Lin Camp"
"Lord, the water camp is ready and can start at any time!"
The sound of rushing water and the clicking sound of ice blocks covered up the human voice. Even the dark night could not stop the determination of the strongest soldier in the world, nor could it interfere with their assembly.
Through the dark night, Wang Yu vaguely saw countless loyal and resolute faces. These are the mighty troops he has built over the past two years! They will become his most reliable force, and with the power of wind and fire, he will pacify the city.
In this troubled world, dispel the strongest darkness in China!
He waved his hand decisively, and the deep commanding voice contained the most violent power: "Start taking action!"
The first to take action was Shuiying.
They are one of the biggest reasons why Wang Yu dares to implement this plan. Although the plan is dangerous, Wang Yu is not a reckless man who only knows how to take risks. Proper planning, sophisticated equipment, targeted skills and training are what make him
The fundamental reason for taking risks again and again and achieving success every time.
The first people to move were people, not ships.
The sound of entering the water was very soft, but it was touching to the ears. Huang Zhong had the best hearing and was the first to be moved. He looked at Gong Tian in surprise: "What are you doing?"
"Pull the rope." Gong Tian's expression was also quite solemn, but it seemed that he was only worried about whether the task could be completed, rather than worrying about the safety of those who entered the water: "The current of the river is too fast, even the most experienced boat operator,
It is also difficult to grasp the direction in the current, even during the day, let alone at night. The only solution is to pull a few ropeways..."
He pointed to the other bank, as if he could actually see it: "The piles on the other bank have been driven in advance, and they are exactly opposite the case. As long as the long rope is connected, the raft will be able to move along the ropeway. If it weren't for
Yuan Jun's ranger patrols are too dense. This matter could have been done in advance, but if it is done now, the risk is much greater."
This is a whimsical method, but it has to be said that it is very effective. It solves the most dangerous navigation problem in the night ferry. Since the ropeway is on a safe channel that has been explored in advance, there are dangers such as reefs when moving along the ropeway.
It no longer exists, and logging in is relatively safe.
However, it is troublesome to prepare in advance. The wooden piles can be nailed in advance. Even if they are discovered, it may not cause alarm. After all, the Gaotang area is a ferry. It is normal for someone to drive wooden piles by the river to fix the boats. However,
, if the long rope is hung up in advance, there is a high possibility that the target will be exposed even if it sinks in the water.
In order to ensure the implementation of the plan, this link can only be carried out before the action begins.
"What a warrior!" Huang Zhong sighed sincerely. Even if he could successfully swim across the Yellow River in this weather, he might not be able to save his life. He saw that those warriors drank strong alcohol before entering the water, but no matter how strong they were,
Even the wine cannot have the effect of elixir that brings the dead back to life.
"Although it is dangerous, it is not certain to die. They have a water support designed by the lord himself. It is made of a special animal skin. This animal is only produced in the bitter cold land of Liaodong and is found on the seaside. It is called seal...
…" Half relieved, half showing off, Gong Tian said proudly.
"I see, my lord is indeed very far-sighted in establishing the water camp."
Except for the battle that wiped out Guan Cheng, Qingzhou's naval forces had basically never encountered any strong enemies. They had always been separated from the Qingzhou Army's system. Huang Zhong had no understanding of naval warfare and did not pay much attention to the navy.
In his opinion, Shuiying's main task seems to be to do business, and it is a group of traders.
What he saw tonight changed his point of view. Outside of his and his team's awareness, the navy had grown to a point that could not be ignored. It had skills, special tactics, and courage that was no less than that of the army battalions.
After tonight's battle, Qingzhou Shuiying will also be famous all over the world and powerful in all directions.
When he heard this, Gong Tian was even more happy. Qingzhou's navy took an unusual path from the very beginning. The initial fleet was actually made up of sailboats. It can be said that from the beginning, the navy followed an unusual path.
The path of special operations.
After Guan Cheng was eliminated, Shuiying also fought several battles, but they were all in Xuzhou and even Jiangnan. They used methods that were close to sneak attacks and did not fight under their own banner, so they remained unknown.
Tonight, the time has finally come for the water camp to make progress. As the commander of the water army, even if it is a temporary commander who only operates under the guidance of the lord, Gong Tian is still proud and proud.
Just as he was about to say a few more words of promotion, there was a sudden commotion on the shore, and then someone ran over, with irrepressible joy in his voice: "Master... Oh, no, it's General Gong. Chen Han and the others have gone up, and the ropeway has been connected.
alright!"
"Good boy, you are indeed the best master in Huang County!" Gong Tian was overjoyed and punched the palm of his hand. Then he waved his hand and ordered: "Cheer up, everyone, and escort the army across the river!"
More than half of the people in Shuiying were selected from the water bandits who surrendered and rebelled, and when Gong Tian carried out his orders, he rarely used his own banner, so there was a strong sense of gangsterism in the army.
Fortunately, the navy's training method is different from that of the army. It is neither possible nor necessary to force them to be rigid. However, the current situation is more efficient.
"Just watch!" The Shuiying general ran away happily, and the next moment, there was a loud sound of water on the shore.
The first to cross the river were the warships. These ships were originally moored on the upstream shore. After the cableway was formed, they followed the cableway and slowly sailed toward the darkness in the middle of the river one by one without carrying any soldiers.
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Huang Zhong didn't understand much at first, but after Gong Tian's explanation, he finally understood that Shuiying was trying to build a barrier and use his body to block the ice rushing down from the upstream - the biggest killer of these troop transport rafts!
As if sensing Huang Zhong's agitated mood, Gong Tian turned around and said with a smile: "This is what Shuiying should do. To defeat the enemy and win, it still depends on the ability of the army brothers."
"Don't worry, I won't let the sacrifices of the Shuiying brothers go in vain!" Huang Zhong suppressed his excitement, waved decisively, and was the first to jump on the raft: "Brothers, come with me!"
The brothers in the front row jumped onto the raft that had been prepared and disappeared without a trace in an instant. The brothers in the back row did not care whether the people in front of them fell into the river and drowned, or whether they were safely ashore.
Stepping onto the raft, struggling to hold it up with the prepared bamboo poles, one after another melted into the boundless darkness.
There was no movement on the river, the sound of water was as turbulent as before, and the sound of collisions became more frequent, playing the beat of loyalty and courage.
The night wind is becoming more and more fierce. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!)