Chapter 223: Guigang and Two Dragons Fight
As soon as Peter's fleet appeared, Peng Yulin felt bad, and Eagle Diving had a kind of realization that the truth was revealed. It turned out that the boot carving had just spotted them when the fleet had just sailed out of Dingtian Lake.
But no matter how smart the bird is, it can only see the phenomenon and will not analyze it further. As for Eagle Dive, they only know that there is a fleet, and they can't be sure which camp they belong to.
Now as soon as they stopped their own fleet, they knew that the other party had seen through their disguise, and not only now, but already knew it, otherwise it would not have been possible to stop them as soon as they left the port.
As for what inspections are being made, no one takes them seriously. It's shocking to yell so loudly and so neatly. From this small incident, we can infer how well prepared the other party is.
In fact, this is also Mai Ke's sloppy eye, of course, this is not a person to shout, but the effect of a megaphone. It is not very difficult to create one with a single movement of the spirit rhino, or to steal one from the afterlife by transfiguring out a barter.
Therefore, Eagle Diving directly explained his judgment to Li Hongzhang and Peng Yulin, as well as the results of the boot carving reconnaissance, saying that the opposite fleet must be friend or foe.
Peng Yulin already felt that something was wrong, and when he heard Ying Qian say this, he immediately concluded that it was an enemy ship on the other side, and immediately issued a series of orders.
With his order, these camouflaged ships immediately put aside their camouflage and revealed their hideous faces, all of which were the most advanced ironclad ships at that time. Not only are the hulls strong, but they are all equipped with artillery!
When Peter saw the real situation of these fleets, his heart sank. The hulls and equipment of these ships are basically the same as the weapons of their own fleet. You must know that Peter's ships were all obtained from the US Pacific Fleet, and they represent the first-class level of the United States.
It seems to be a tough battle, although there is no special targeted preparation, the secret preparation is just-for-tat. Since the weapons and equipment are equal, I will compare command and tactics with you!
Seeing that the Manshui division lined up in a square and thick formation, he directly pressed over, and Peter's command flag flung to the left with a "swish", and then flung to the right with a "swish", and the long snake array across the water suddenly separated the two sides and became two giant dragons. Get out of the way.
Outcome. The enemy ship, which was full of strength, suddenly pounced on the air, and had no choice but to continue on its way. The two dragons that ran to both sides, of course, would not be idle and wagged their tails. Shake your head. An attack was launched on the enemy's fleet from the flanks.
The enemy's main attack force was placed directly in front of the fleet. There is a firepower configuration on both sides, which is obviously insignificant. As a result, a large piece was bitten off by two dragons. Not only did they get rid of the escort ships outside, but they also got rid of two troop carriers. Inside were the deserters who had just run back.
This first round made Peng Yulin suffer a big loss. The strongest striker of the fleet missed, as if a boxer had punched his target with all his might, and he was so uncomfortable that he wanted to vomit blood.
This guy is also a very ruthless master, and he did not flinch after suffering a big loss, but inspired his bravery. He immediately stopped moving forward, split the forward fleet in two, turned around and rushed to the sides, firing as he went. It didn't take much effort to surround the entire fleet.
This change in formation of the Qing fleet turned Peter's attack into an evenly matched rivalry. As the battle progressed, casualties began. Seeing this, Peter simply ordered his fleet to wait and overturn the train completely away. As long as you don't leave, I will ignore you. As soon as you move, I'll take advantage of it.
This stalemate is an hour. Peter was not busy, but the enemy was in a hurry. Their original purpose was to escape, not to stay here, and the water knew what would happen after a long time.
Therefore, as a last resort, Peng Yulin had no choice but to keep this formation unchanged and move slowly eastward. Peter's ship followed unhurriedly, and rushed forward to bite the slightest flaw.
Just when Peng Yulin felt that although this method was too slow, it was safe and acceptable, it suddenly changed. The center of the Manchu fleet suddenly soared into a monstrous wave, and several boats flew into the air, and the people and materials inside fell into the water like dumplings.
Immediately afterwards, I saw a huge whale jump up, make a appearance in front of everyone, and plunge into the water again.
All the Qing soldiers were dumbfounded! What kind of monster is this? I don't know the whale and think so.
How can there be whales here? And they've never been bigger. Knowing such doubts about whales.
The appearance of this big fish suddenly disrupted the Qing convoy that was trying to completely retreat step by step, including Peng Yulin, who panicked. This fish is also too evil, it doesn't come out early, it doesn't come out late, why does it appear at this time? Why doesn't it appear in the enemy's fleet, but makes trouble in our fleet?
Mai Ke and Peter, who made this move, never thought that this incident could have such a big psychological impact on the Qing army. If they knew that this matter would be on the emperor's desk in a few days, they would not have thought so. At that time, when lightning struck a tree, it had to be reported as an early disaster.
Little Jonah was having a good time, and of course he would not be satisfied with just one visit, and then he played twice, and the number of ships capsized reached ten.
When the fourth time it happened, all the people couldn't stand it! Peng Yulin had already realized that if he didn't leave, this big fish would never stop. But let's go, the enemy ships are still eyeing them there!
This guy deserved to be the number one commander of the later sailors, gritted his teeth, and allocated two-thirds of the warships as cannon fodder, as the rear troops to block the enemy ships, and he and the forward fleet, about one-third of the total, were the first to slip away.
The troop carriers carrying ordinary soldiers considered it to be left to fend for themselves, and did not let them stay behind to stop the enemy, nor led them to escape, but left them to their own devices.
As a result, the remaining ships of the palace did carry out Peng Dashuai's instructions, desperately entangled with Peter's ships, and did not let his fleet chase people in the past, which made Peter angry, took out his real strength, and ordered the fleet to surround it, and "Ping Pong" solved the defeat of these remnants.
Among them, John Jr. made the greatest meritorious service, and all the Qing ships that were more stubborn in the confrontation between the two sides were handed over to it to solve. No matter how tightly the enemy defended, he couldn't see the movement under the boat, but the bottom of the boat was the best angle for little Jonah's attack. So the difficult work little Jonah is all inclusive.
Without the protection of the warships, the troop carriers were in a veritable situation of being slaughtered by others. Therefore, Peter's fleet was still far away, and they flew the white flag.
So far, the army that participated in the purge has been wiped out, and only a few generals have not been arrested.
Peter wanted to continue the pursuit, but was stopped by Mai Ke. Then he whispered to him.
Peter laughed and said, "It's okay, leave them some work!" (to be continued......)
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