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Under normal circumstances, the standard equipment of a cruiser is 36 six-pounder guns, or 28 eight-pounder guns, although the firepower is not strong, these small warships, which are known for their light and fast speed, can fly all the way up to 16 knots, and undertake the work of outpost reconnaissance and pursuit of fleeing enemies in the fleet, and the goblin fleet of course follows the same tactical principles.

Generally speaking, a battleship that moves slowly can't catch up with a cruiser, but it's a pity that this time the goblins were unlucky, and they ran into Luo Zhengdao, a traverser who likes to take the unusual path the most.

Unlike the previous flagship, the Yangwei, which used a rare full set of "True Demon Pattern" sails, the Avenger's hull was optimized to gain the overall advantage of ordinary warships from the sketch stage, and the Yaling Empire did not hesitate to spend money, equipping this flagship with a magic array that only its own warships can configure to enhance various performances. Therefore, when the Avenger was empty, the voyage of this fifth-class battleship approached the twenty-knot mark, and even if it was fully loaded and not downwind, it could run more than twelve knots. Whether it is in terms of firepower or degree, pulling out a single cruiser to hit it belongs to the crushing effect of smashing eggs with a steam hammer, and it is clear that it is not good to bully you!

At this time, under the command of Zola Hagel, the Avenger drew several arcs on the sea surface in a row, and the demon * cut into the retreat route of the cruiser, and smashed down with a burst of artillery fire, and the goblin cruiser in front was already flying sawdust and blood sprayed. Moments later, the mainmast snapped and fell, and the cruiser, whose foremast was damaged and on fire, became a motionless target at the mercy of the pirates.

"Lord Count, this is your captive."

Several goblin soldiers were tied up like rice dumplings, and when a group of pirate sailors pushed them down to Luo Zhengdao, they scolded and cursed, and all kinds of foul language and slang that were popular in the main 6 were readily available. Seeing this, Luo Zhengdao was not annoyed, the barking from the defeated dog could only make him feel the pleasure of the victor, and said with a smile:

"Ask them, whose fleet is fighting us this time?"

There is no doubt that the relationship between goblins and humans is a mortal enemy, how can a few captured goblin soldiers confess lightly, and if they can't ask a few words, the pirates will be angry and punished. After a long toss of a leather whip dipped in cold water and sprinkled with salt and salt on the wound, Zola Hegel turned his head and replied to Luo Zhengdao, and he scolded and said:

"Bah, these greenskins are really dishonest, they have to eat a whip before they can say it. Your Excellency, I asked, this goblin fleet is led by Zheti Baishan. ”

Hearing this, Luo Zhengdao was stunned for a moment, and then he sighed and said with a smile:

"Wow! I didn't expect to meet an old friend again this time. Well, that's easy. ”

The fleet under the command of the bear goblin commander Zheti Baishan was dominated by captured galleon warships of the Guangming Dynasty, which were more adapted to the combat environment of offshore waters, and were occupied by oarsmen and paddle brackets, and the overall structural strength of the warships was insufficient, and the number of cannons on board was much smaller than that of sail battleships, and the intensity of artillery fire was barely passable, but the potential of sailing oars warships in hand-to-hand combat was huge. The goblin oarsmen on the lower decks can be mobilized to act as stormtroopers at any time, so it is difficult for opponents to take advantage of them during the broadside phase.

Knowing the details of his opponent, Luo Zhengdao's confidence was even stronger, if the Goblin Second Empire sent an unfamiliar general to command, he really didn't dare to say that he could win steadily. The so-called knowing oneself and knowing that the other party is invincible, and not knowing the opponent's chips and acting style, your winning rate is only half of the full game!

"Signal, regroup. It's a great idea to welcome our old friends to a grand fireworks display! ”

Vina Dubov next to her heard Luo Zhengdao say this, and felt that he was too underestimated to point it out in front of everyone, so she had to shake her head helplessly. Zola Hegel, on the other hand, was not at all worried about the threat of the goblin fleet, and laughed heartily, saying:

"Your Excellency, Captain, as you wish."

With the battle imminent, it seems that even the air can smell the burnt smell of burning stone pine powder, and the bear goblin commander, who is eager to rush to the battlefield to intercept the pirates, is far less relaxed than his opponent.

Repeatedly surrounded and suppressed by the Second Goblin Empire, and finally escaped from the encirclement, Will Needham, Count of Floe, gradually stood out from the large number of human exiled nobles, and more exiled nobles who were more qualified for the throne than he were have been on the list of battle results of the Goblin Military Department.

If Luo Zhengdao's title is very high, this is the result of purely accidental factors, and it can't prove anything, but Will Needham's survivability is comparable to Xiaoqiang. How dangerous is it for a human aristocratic exile who is not lacking in fighting spirit and is very capable? Such an outstanding human being will still become a big problem for the goblin empire even if he does not have a noble status, not to mention that Luo Zhengdao still has the title of earl, he has become a thorn in the side of the goblin, which is really a reasonable thing. Linked to the ancient prophecy that has been hovering over the Second Goblin Empire for many years, like a dark cloud before the arrival of a storm, the usually brave and powerful bear goblin knows that it is about to face the human in the suspected prophecy, and the pressure it is under can be imagined.

"Report! Your Excellency, the pirate fleet besieging Xiangjiang is concentrating its forces and turning towards us, and the outpost ship has been destroyed. ”

Hearing this, Zheti Baishan thought for a moment and said with a cruel smile:

"Great, I'm worried that this human will escape, and it would be better if he sent it himself. The fleet was ordered to be divided into two columns, the first to meet the pirates from the front, and the second to outflank them from the flanks to cut off their retreat, so that this hairless monkey could no longer slip out of our hands. ”

Indeed, it is true that the words are true, the appearance is not good, and at this time, coupled with a fierce and vicious bloodthirsty posture, it makes people feel that the bear goblin commander is murderous. In fact, Zheti Baishan himself actually didn't know the bottom in his heart, whether he could knock Luo Zhengdao to the ground this time, he didn't have a score at all, just made a confident appearance in front of his subordinates to cheer them up.

The old enemy Modo Heishui suffered a crushing defeat not long ago, which can probably be attributed to natural disasters, but there is a saying that luck is also part of strength, and Zheti Hakusan is not sure that he will not bump into the possibility of his opponent going shit luck again. Serendipity is a mysterious realm that even the gods cannot control, and at this moment it can only sincerely pray for the blessing of Bann, the god of war and conquest, except for the careful tactical arrangement, and now it is not that it is unwilling to do its best, and it really can't find a better way.

Discerning the goblin galleys with pure black livery from the narrow field of view of the monoculars, Luo Zhengdao estimated the time it would take for both sides to enter their respective attack ranges, and said:

"Tell the ships to keep their distance and not give the goblins a chance to engage in white-knuckle combat."

Hearing this, Zola Hegel, who was waiting solemnly, nodded in acknowledgement and began to arrange his troops, and he said to the herald behind him:

"No problem. Messengers, send a signal to all ships, and the whole fleet maintains a medium-distance artillery bombardment array, and is not allowed to jump into a white-handed battle. ”

Pirates tend to settle their problems most of the time in hand-to-hand combat, as this ensures maximum access to intact loot, including captured enemy ships, which is an important source of income for pirates. From the very beginning, the privateer fleet of Luo Zhengdao took a vague path between the regular naval fleet and the pirate fleet, and although it was not first-class on both sides of pure long-range artillery combat and white-knuckle combat, the overall strength of this fleet was above average.

"Tom ......"

After the two fleets that were ready to start the battle off the coast of the Xiangjiang River, they hardly went through the routine tentative stage, and the battle situation directly entered a white-hot state from the beginning. The roar of cannon roared on the surface of the sea, and the heavy artillery fire from the privateer fleet rained stone bullets on the goblin fleet without stopping for a second. In the queue of the goblin fleet, the Flamingo, the flagship of Zheti Baishan, which became the focus of the privateer's fleet, was hit by an average of three to five stone shells per second, even if most of them were small stone shells fired by guns under eight pounds, which were not destructive enough to penetrate the side deck of the goblin warship, and once hit by a few heavy stone bullets mixed in it, it was an extremely dangerous thing.

Having to bear the casualty figures that would make the old world insurance companies have a myocardial infarction at a glance, Zheti Baishan could no longer hold his breath and shouted in a low voice:

"Where's the second detachment? Why haven't they surrounded the pirates yet? ”

"Your Excellency, the pirates changed formation before the tenths of an hourglass time, and they are turning towards our right side, and the second detachment will need to make an extra half a circle to catch up with them."

When he heard this unexpected reply, Zheti Baishan, who was about to faint in a hurry, put his hand on his forehead in despair, and then he suddenly came to his senses and cried out:

"Idiot, what a circle! Order your team to turn on the spot, get close to the pirates with maximum sailing, and entangle them at all costs. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander."

"Doodoo Dot ......"

Just as the pirate fleet and the goblin fleet were fighting to the point of the bayonet, a desolate and mournful long horn sounded throughout the battlefield, and a column of longships with special shapes hung red and white striped square sails approached the periphery of the battlefield.

The long, narrow hull and red and white striped sails are the hallmarks of the Varangin Pirate Order, which is known for its bravery and brutality, and the bleak sound of the horn is also their usual way of swearing their own existence, and the proud Varangin Pirate Regiment will surely announce their arrival in this high-profile way whenever they step into a battlefield. It is not only a demonstration of absolute confidence in one's own martial arts, but also a warning signal to potential opponents to make a careful choice, whether to fight or flee. Therefore, many city-state ports that have been violently sacked by Varankin pirates, when they hear the sound of the horn, the whole city will abandon the city and flee regardless of whether they are rich or poor, old or young.