Chapter 736: Counting is Counting
The vast South Pacific Ocean is densely packed with countless islands, ranging in large and small, like pearls dotted on the blue ocean, so beautiful that countless people around the world have fascinated them.
However, beauty does not mean beauty, and there is often ugliness hidden under the beautiful appearance, just like the crane top red has an addictive color but is one of the most poisonous.
The South Pacific Shark Pirate Base is located on these beautiful islands, and no one knows their exact location, even the intelligence agencies of the major powers have never been able to find out their location.
But today, the Hidden Dragon is only a hundred nautical miles away, and it will soon reveal the true face of this mysterious international pirate organization.
The hour hand pointed to 8 p.m., and in the cockpit of the Hurricane, Joseph reported to the pirate base again: "Everything is normal with the Hurricane, the current location is 29 degrees south latitude......"
"Welcome home."
The pirate base replied as always, not knowing that danger had come, although Joseph was anxious, but Dewey stared at him coldly, and did not dare to say a word.
Zou Liwei came over with a smile and said, "Captain Du, we have been driving at full speed in the past two days, and we have recovered the lost time before, and now we can follow the normal speed, and we are expected to arrive at the pirate base at about eleven o'clock tonight." ”
Dewey nodded and said, "I finally found them, and the time is very cooperative, and the evening is the most suitable." ”
"Captain Du, I heard Yang Xu say that there is not much ammunition on the ship, what are we going to do then?" Zou Liwei asked worriedly, still worried.
"Captain Zou, don't worry, we already have a detailed battle plan, you can do what I say when the time comes, I'll go and prepare first." Dewey smiled and patted Zou Liwei on the shoulder and left the cab.
Zou Liwei's worries did not dissipate because of Dewey's words, he looked at his back and sighed secretly, and turned his gaze back to the boundless ocean.
Joseph had another idea in his heart, they didn't even call the Huaxia Navy, they just wanted to use the Hurricane to attack the base, it was really arrogant. I should add more fire to them and make them more courageous, so that when they fail, I will be able to escape.
However, he did not rush to perform, but waited silently, waiting for the moment to approach the base. For the sake of secrecy and security, the pirate base did not have a lighthouse, and could only be guided by nautical charts, and when it came time to enter the port, he needed manual guidance, and that was when he made recommendations.
While waiting, the South Pacific Giant Shark base is getting closer and closer.
The occasional coral reef rising to the surface in the hazy moonlight was all too familiar to Joseph, who seemed to hear the pirates singing and laughing around the campfire.
Dewey also came to the cockpit again as expected by Joseph, he came in and ignored Joseph, but asked Zou Liwei, "Captain Zou, how far is it?" ”
"According to the nautical chart, there are still more than ten nautical miles, and we have already entered the range of the pirate base, and according to the normal situation, there will be reefs near the island, and we need manual guidance." Zou Liwei glanced at Joseph, who was tied to him, and his meaning was self-evident.
Although Joseph couldn't understand Chinese, he saw Zou Liwei's gaze and knew that his time had come, so he couldn't help but straighten his waist and wait for Dewey to take the initiative.
Sure enough, Dewey turned to look at him and said, "Joseph, come and guide the ship." Remember, don't play tricks on me, if you hit the rocks, I promise you'll be the first to die. ”
"Captain Du, I want to make a deal with you, is that okay?" Joseph asked suddenly.
"If I don't agree, are you going to deliberately lead the ship to the reef?" Dewey asked rhetorically with a smile.
"How so? I'll just die faster that way," Joseph shrugged, "I want to say, if I can help you capture the base, can you let me go?" ”
"You think we can't take down your base?" Dewey continued to ask rhetorically.
"I admit that your combat is very strong, but you should also know that naval combat is not about individual ability, the Hurricane only has fifty naval artillery shells, you have tested two more before, and now there are only 48 rounds left, you can't take down the base with these alone, and even be sunk in the counterattack of the base."
Joseph deliberately paused, observing Dewey's reaction.
Dewey still looked indifferent, smiled and said, "That's right, keep talking." ”
"But if I help you, I can point out to you the shooting elements of all the important targets in the base, so that you can destroy the armed forces of the base in the shortest possible time, and you can easily take the entire base." Joseph said.
"Your condition is for me to let you go?" Dewey asked.
"Yes, as long as you promise to release me after the battle, I can provide all the help." Joseph confessed.
"If I didn't say yes, you wouldn't have told me about the shooting at those locations, would you?" Dewey asked again.
"Of course, it's death anyway, maybe you'll still be with me, I have no reason to help you, right?" Joseph held his head high and looked at Zou Liwei and another seafarer, "I know you are not afraid of death, but you will not ignore the safety of these seamen." If you really want to fight, the cannonballs don't have eyes. ”
Dewey stared at him for a long time before he nodded and said, "I have to admit that I was persuaded by you, but aren't you afraid that I will regret it?" ”
"At this point, I can only choose to believe you." Joseph said.
"Then tell me first, how can I successfully capture your base?" Dewey asked.
"The base is on duty at night, and if we enter from the front, we will have to make contact with them, and then we will be completely exposed. So, we're going to attack from the back. Joseph said.
Dewey looked at him and smiled even more, and said leisurely: "Very good idea, you can say it directly, it seems that it is indeed very sincere." ”
"You'll soon learn that there's more to my sincerity." Joseph said.
"That's it, you provide us with the shooting dollars, and I'll let you go when we destroy the pirate base. As long as I destroy your base, this credit is enough for me to give an account to the top, no more than you, no less than you. Dewey said.
"Now that we've cooperated, can you let me go now, I also need to observe to provide accurate shooting Zhuyuan." Joseph asked, suppressing the joy in his heart.
"Captain Du, you have to think twice, these pirates can't be fully trusted." Zou Liwei persuaded.
"Don't worry, I know in my heart, your task is to remember the course."
Dewey patted Zou Liwei on the shoulder, then very refreshedly untied the rope on Joseph's body, and said again: "Don't play tricks on me. ”
"I want to live too, you guys were sunk by the base, and I have to die too."
Joseph pleaded with his words, but his heart was overjoyed.
Now that he has not only regained his freedom, but he also has the temporary command of the frigate, as long as he leads the ship to the back of the base and triggers the mines planted there, he can take advantage of the chaos of the explosion to escape.
"Left full rudder." Joseph gave the first directive.
Zou Liwei didn't listen to him, but set his eyes on Dewey.
Dewey nodded and said, "Captain Zou, listen to Joseph's command." ”
Joseph was secretly relieved, it was too good to arouse his suspicions.
"Zhonghai 931 is on standby, and the others are in place and ready to fight."
Dewey notified, did not leave the cockpit, just sat next to look at Joseph, don't look at Joseph now has no weapons, but it is not something that Zou Liwei and other seafarers can deal with.
Next, Joseph honestly guided the ship through the reef-strewn passage towards the pirate base.
The caliber of the Hurricane's naval guns was too small, with a range of only sixteen kilometers, and it could only be attacked if it approached, but as the frigate got closer to the pirate base, Zou Liwei became more nervous, and kept staring at Joseph, for fear that he would do something.
Dewey, on the other hand, sat leisurely next to him, as if he had completely trusted Joseph and entrusted everything to him.
The pirate base has already appeared in view, and the back is a steep cliff, the cliff is only more than a hundred meters high, but it blocks the entire base behind, and it is impossible to see the situation inside.
"Captain Du, I think there must be something wrong with him, so he can't shoot at all." Zou Liwei reminded Dewey again that he deliberately used English.
Joseph shrugged his shoulders and said: "You are just the captain of an oil tanker, you don't know naval warfare at all, you don't even know that the shells have ballistics, and the height of this cliff can't stop the naval guns at all." ”
Zou Liwei really didn't understand, but he refused to admit it, and asked: "Then how can you guarantee to hit the targets you said?" ”
"I've been here for decades, no one is more familiar with this place than me, I know the location of those targets with my eyes closed, and that's why I can trade with Captain Du." Joseph said proudly.
"Captain Zou, listen to his arrangement, I believe him." Dewey said.
"Captain Du...... Alas! ”
Zou Liwei wanted to speak again and again, but in the end he just sighed heavily and continued to steer the boat.
Joseph was so proud that he continued to direct the Hurricane forward, silently muttering in his heart: "Go further, go further, and when you reach the position of five nautical miles, you will be struck by thunder." ”
Seeing that the Hurricane was about to sail into the minefield of the pirate base, Dewey suddenly said, "Okay, stop the ship." ”
Joseph was suddenly anxious, and hurriedly said: "Captain Du, this position is not good now, and the artillery fire cannot cover the entire base. ”
"I know I can't, but if I go any further, I won't even be able to fire a shell, am I right?" Dewey asked rhetorically with a smile.
Joseph's heart tightened, and he asked with a sneer, "Captain Du, what do you mean by this?" ”
"You don't think I don't know there's a minefield, do you?" Dewey smiled and patted Joseph on the shoulder, "But I still thank you for helping us get here, saving us a lot of walking." ”