Han Xiaoxiao's sudden arrival surprised Ding Yunyi, but it also had another impact that Ding Yunyi had not expected.
The brothers' motivation suddenly became higher and higher.
This is probably a common problem among most men. In front of a stunningly beautiful woman, they always like to express themselves to the best of their ability.
Axi soon learned about Han Xiaoxiao's arrival, but what was surprising was that Axi didn't feel any jealousy. In fact, this was not surprising to Axi. In his eyes, he was a great hero.
, the great hero Ding Yunyi, no matter how many women are around him, he should be there. As long as he can always be by Brother Ding's side, he will feel very satisfied.
It was also driven by this mentality that Ah Xi not only met Han Xiaoxiao openly, but the two women with completely different identities seemed to be very close to each other.
Ding Yunyi didn't have time to think about these things. All his energy was now focused on the upcoming naval battle.
The small boats sent out for reconnaissance are constantly receiving news. Liu Xiang's fleet is approaching Penghu and will arrive probably tomorrow afternoon at the latest.
Everyone knows that the real decisive battle will soon begin...
...
"Plum Lake!"
"Chief, Lizihu is here."
Liu Xiang cut off a large piece of meat with the short blade in his hand, stuffed it into his mouth and chewed it for a while, then asked vaguely: "How far is it from Penghu?"
"We can arrive there about tomorrow." Lizihu replied respectfully.
Liu Xiang said "En": "You have been to Penghu, how is the defense situation there?"
Li Zihu thought for a moment: "Chief, in fact, Penghu's defense force is not strong. It relies on nothing more than Ding Yunyi's bravery. But no matter how brave he is, there is only one person who can never withstand our fleet.
"
Liu Xiang suddenly said: "Li Zihu, you followed Hitachi Gong Yaota, and he died. Later, you followed Kiohmaru, and Kiohmaru also died. Do you think you are a nemesis?"
Zihu seems to have been prepared for this problem: "The leader, Hitachi Gongbaota and Oniomaru are both foolhardy people and cannot achieve anything big. Even if Zihu is not with them, they will be taken away sooner or later.
Life. But the leader is different. The leader is brave and resourceful, which is definitely not comparable to people like Hitachi Gong Yaota and Kiohmaru."
"Okay, okay, that's good!" Liu Xiang laughed, cut off a piece of meat and threw it to Lizi Hu. He suddenly sighed and his expression darkened: "What a pity, I lost to Zheng Zhilong at Liaoluo Bay first.
Then, a sneak attack on a senior official failed, but instead killed so many brothers. It is difficult to restore the momentum of the past."
Li Zihu said calmly: "Why does the leader say such depressing words? The leader just lacks some luck at the moment. What does it matter if he loses a few times? Back then, Liu Bang was defeated again and again, but in the end, he still defeated Xiang Yu? The great heroes since ancient times.
Those who succeed will always have to go through some hardships."
All the unhappiness was swept away by these words from Li Zihu. Liu Xiang became very interested and stared at Li Zihu for a while: "Are you really only seventeen years old this year?"
"Looking back, Zihu is indeed only seventeen years old."
"How do you look like you are seventeen years old? You are almost thirty-seven years old." Liu Xiang said in surprise: "I heard that Kiohmaru once adopted me as my adopted son. I also like you very much, why don't you do the same?
Can I be a son?"
Upon hearing this, Li Zihu didn't even hesitate at all. He knelt down on the ground with a plop and said, "My foster father is here, please bow to me!"
Liu Xiang laughed "haha" and was so happy that he immediately gave Lizi Hu a boat to take charge of. Lizihu thanked him again and again and went to his boat excitedly.
As soon as he walked away, Liu Xiang's confidant Li Guo, the great pirate at that time and the son of Zheng Zhilong's former boss Li Dan, advised him: "Chief, I think Li Zihu is only seventeen years old, but he is very cunning and scheming.
As soon as Hitachi Gong Yaota died, he took refuge in Kiohmaru. After Kiohmaru died, he came to seek refuge with the leader. His two former masters died, but he did not feel the slightest sadness. I ask the leader to be careful about this person."
Liu Xiangda disagreed: "What kind of scheming can he have as a little kid? You are too worried. How can Hitachi Gong Yaota and Kiohmaru compare with me? Could it be that Lizihu can also harm me?
?"
Li Guo tried to persuade him a few more times, but Liu Xiang just refused to listen. Later, he turned serious and said: "Li Guo, when I attacked the senior officials that day, I used you as the vanguard. Why did you run away?"
Li Guo quickly said: "Chief, we will wait until the sneak attack is discovered. Hongyi's artillery fire is fierce. If we continue to fight, it will only increase the casualties of our brothers."
"I think you are greedy for life and afraid of death." Liu Xiang snorted.
Li Guozheng wanted to speak, but Liu Xiang ignored him: "Brothers, although we failed with the big officials in Liaoluowan, a small Penghu can be destroyed overnight! Brothers, once Penghu resists, who will?
Be the vanguard for me!"
"Chief!" Li Guo said loudly: "I am willing to serve as the vanguard again!"
"You?" Liu Xiang's tone was full of disdain: "You should stay behind. The forward has a heavy responsibility. If you lose the first battle, the morale of the army will be shaken. You can't do it."
There were so many insults in his words that Li Guo was furious, but he didn't dare to get angry in front of Liu Xiang, so he could only hold back his anger.
"Chief, I'm coming!" A thunderous voice sounded.
Liu Xiang looked toward the voice and saw that it was his fierce general Yan Zheng. He couldn't help but be overjoyed: "Yan Zheng, you are my favorite general and you can act as a vanguard. If we capture Penghu, I will let you plunder for three hours first!"
"Thank you, chief!" Yan Zheng was overjoyed.
Liu Xiang stood up: "Brothers, we have suffered two setbacks and our military morale has been shaken. This battle in Penghu has a heavy responsibility. We cannot make any mistakes again, otherwise our fleet will be in danger. As long as we can win Penghu and Taiwan,
Fujian will inevitably be shaken, and by that time, our reputation will be restored. So this time we can only win, not lose, remember!"
"I am willing to obey the leader's orders and go through fire and water, no matter what!" a group of pirate leaders said loudly.
Li Guo remained silent, but sighed in his heart. It was a big mistake to attack Penghu rashly.
Penghu is a strategically important place. When the Red Barbarians occupied it, the Ming Dynasty navy took it back at all costs. How could it be allowed to be taken over by pirates now?
Especially there is Zheng Zhilong behind Penghu. Will he watch helplessly as his enemy seizes Penghu? This will only lead to even more crazy revenge.
But now Liu Xiang absolutely couldn't listen to what he said.
Maybe you should also think about your own future.