Section 154: Rebellion

"Hmph, this kid is quite interesting." On the ship not far away, the sailor who had been quietly watching the sentry's every move muttered. If the sentry had taken the money, he would have to draft a report tonight, and the hapless man would have been in a punishment camp for months. However, what about this pirate Weishenme who wants to pay a bribe to the sentry?

As a member of the Ten, he was not entitled to make a direct request for an interview with the public political security commissioner in the fleet - unless there was something of great importance, so he could only write down what had just happened as a note and throw it into a special box when he went ashore. The key to this box is only available to the Political Guard

In the evening, Shi Zhiqi, who was also a special commissioner, received two reports on the matter: one was for the sentry and the other was for the members of the "Group of Ten."

Someone is going to go up to Linte 51, what is there on it that attracts pirates?

Shi Zhiqi quickly made a judgment: the other party was looking for someone

It is unlikely that there is anything special about the Provisional 51, both in terms of power and weapons. And it was not easy to get on the boat - it was not a boat on a trestle, and it had to be ferried up and down by a dinghy. If you want to get on board to reconnoitre, wouldn't it be better to have a ship on the shore?

The only possibility is that the pirates want to get on the ship in search of someone.

Who to look for? Shi Zhiqi thought about it for a while, and asked people to bring a roster of the Political Security Bureau of all the personnel on the Linte 51 ship. Shi Zhiqi flipped through it, and the roster of this kind of political security bureau is kept secret and is not allowed to be accessed by ordinary people. There is not only a reliability assessment of each person, but also a brief resume of the individual.

Of the more than 50 people on board, 23 were "professional pirates" or "non-professional pirates". Shi Zhiqi understood: it must be an old acquaintance on this boat among the other party's gangsters. I want to pull the relationship.

The next thing he wants to judge is "harmfulness". There are many purposes for pulling relationships. The most harmless thing is, of course, out of pure friendship or something. However, we must not fail to take into account the possibility that the enemy may plot a rebellion and win over.

Shi Zhiqi immediately talked to Chen Haiyang about this new trend: "Do you want to start an investigation?" ”

"Of course, according to the process, the investigation should be carried out." Chen Haiyang said, "However, since we are going to destroy this gang soon, it seems that it doesn't matter much whether we are investigated or not." ”

"Maybe some thieves will be detected," Le Lin said. Even if you don't have it, you can count it. ”

"Okay, how are you going to do it?" Wen Deji asked.

"Well, you have to know who the other party wants to see and what you're going to do......

"That's why it's called redundant." "This kind of stratagem is a typical weak man's thinking, what do you do with the cannon and typewriter on your ship?" But we can't afford to make such trouble. That Zheng Bao refused to accept the adaptation, and he was unwilling to get out of Lantau Island, so he killed him first. ”

"Zheng Baoke has sixty or seventy big boats, and there are many small boats. There are also more people than us. ”

"To be exact, there are 71 ships that can be considered big ships." Chen Haiyang said, signaling the staff officer to open the curtain on the drawing board behind him.

A map of Lantau Island has clearly marked the specific location of each pirate ship moored in Tung Chung. In addition, the locations of other long-berthed vessels are also marked.

"Most of the river boats such as sampans and long dragons are moored at the estuaries of the east and west springs. These ships are not the workhorse. Ignore for now. ”

According to the map, most of the pirate ships were clustered in Tung Chung, with a small number anchored at Tai O Island, a very small island separated from Lantau Island by a very narrow waterway.

On the first day of landing, the members of the special investigation team landed on Lantau Island overnight, and on the second day they climbed Phoenix Mountain, the highest peak on the island, at 935 meters above sea level. Subsequently, he traveled all over Lantau Island and accurately collected a lot of key information with the help of modern Guantong surveying and mapping equipment.

It took several days for the special investigation team to find out that the intelligence map not only accurately marked the location of each ship, but also drew a rough plan of several settlements in Tung Chung.

Tung Chung, known as Tung Chung Kou in the Ming Dynasty, is located in the middle of the north shore of Lantau Island, facing the sea on one side and surrounded by mountains on three sides. In the Ming Dynasty, it was already the main population settlement of Lantau Island. There are two rivers flowing into the sea here, which are called "Tung Chung Kou" and "Xi Chung Kou" respectively. The whole island of Lantau Island is mostly mountainous, and only where the river flows into the sea is there a small area of impact plain. So it's also the most densely populated area. There are many large and small villages scattered around.

"It is said that Tung Chung was once the hiding place of the two emperors of the Southern Song Dynasty." Chen Haiyang said, "Since we claim to be descendants of the Great Song Dynasty, this place is too symbolic. ”

Shi Zhiqi said: "This can only be said to be a legend. ”

"The court of the Southern Song Dynasty Zuihou once wandered for a long time at the mouth of the Pearl River. It would not be surprising to say that they once landed on Lantau Island to rest. "There are similar legends in many places in the Pearl River Estuary area. There should be some historical basis. ”

Shi Zhiqi asked: "There are many enemy ships, and the terrain also has advantages, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Will our frontal assault work? ”

Chen Haiyang said: "Although the terrain of Tung Chung Kou is dangerous and conducive to defense, the pirates do not have a systematic sea and land defense system, they do not have any fortifications on the shore, and only send a small number of personnel to look out at the cape. There are no defenses against the mountains behind him, and we can take him by surprise from behind. ”

Chen Haiyang's combat plan was to outflank him by sea and land. Navy ships organized a blockade outside the Tung Chung Mouth and attacked the port. The navy and some sailors landed from behind Lantau Island, carrying 12-pounder mountain howitzers and rockets, and climbed to the west of Tung Chung Kou and Sheung Ling Shan to bombard the pirate ships in Tung Chung Kou.

Once a pirate ship is taken by surprise from behind, it will inevitably break through to the outside of the harbor. Fell right under the guns of the fleet that formed the blockade line.

In a chaotic battle in a narrow harbor, the side with more men and ships may have the upper hand, and once in the open sea, the regular navy, which has superiority in navigation, command, and firepower, can make the most of its strengths. Chen Haiyang is convinced of this. Even for a converted spy boat, the destructive effect that can be achieved with a single fire is staggering.

"We're going to start moving in three days," Mr. Chen said, "and the cargo is completely emptied and all the ships are ready for use." ”

In order to strengthen the vigilance, Shi Zhiqi replaced two-thirds of the personnel of the Marine Corps on the Linte No. 51 the day before in the name of adjusting defense. Among them are specialized investigators - tasked with preventing and detecting possible conspiracy. 、

Subsequently, under his repeated requests, the Linte 51 was transferred to the outermost vigilant circle -- purely to facilitate the spies to have the opportunity to sneak on board the ship -- Chen Haiyang felt that this was simply full of food and supporting him to find trouble in vain, but he could not withstand Shi Zhiqi's tenacity to "make new contributions" on the political security front. In addition, the other party's request for a thorough investigation is also in line with the organization's regulations

The men sent by Wang You had been patrolling the neighborhood under the cover of fishermen, and when he found that Linte 51 had moved to the outermost periphery, Wang You decided to take a risk - otherwise he would not be able to explain to Zheng Bao.

When Wang You was escorted into the cabin by the sailors, Shi Shixi immediately recognized the person in front of him and was immediately surprised. So much so that he immediately stood up.

"Wang ...... Steward"

Wang You gestured with a look and only bowed deeply: "Wang You greets your lord"

"Don't dare, don't dare, please sit down." Shi Shishi hurriedly gave up his seat and "made tea"

"Don't bother" Wang You arched his hand and looked around, meaning that he wanted to retreat left and right, and there were secret matters to discuss.

Shi 14 was difficult. Nowadays, there are no "confidants" around them, and everyone is just a subordinate relationship. Although subordinates are absolutely obedient to superiors, it is not the kind of relationship that is "intimate and intimate". In other words, he has no secrets on this ship.

Talking privately with the past governor is still at this juncture when there may be a conflict with pirates at any time. This Mr. Wang's eye medicine is really timely.

But if you don't push people back, this manager Wang will never say what he wants. Shi 14 was very embarrassed. He couldn't just drive him away - the reputation was extremely unpleasant, and more importantly, there was no way to explain it to the chief. Shi XIV is well aware of the Australian mentality, and they demand a clear conclusion on everything. There can be no ambiguity. Since Wang You has arrived on this ship, it is impossible to hide the past. If you don't even know what the other party is about, you won't be able to start reporting.

Thinking of this, he told everyone in the cabin to retreat, leaving only the orderlies - this was to leave a witness for himself.

"This is my confidant, and I am free to do as much as I can in his presence."

Wang You said in a low voice: "Shopkeeper Shi, don't come to harm?" He casually looked at the cabin, and was amazed at how neat and beautiful it was, especially the furnishings in the cabin, which were so elaborate - not at all the same as the cabins of a chaotic and filthy pirate ship.

"I didn't think you'd be a good mix here for Australians."

"It's okay, it's okay," Shi Shishi said casually, "The younger brother is an errand boy in the Ao-Song Navy, so he can be regarded as an officer." ”

"Ao Song? Oh," Wang You remembered, the Australians claimed to be the descendants of the defeated Yashan army of the Great Song Dynasty, who fled overseas to establish a country in Australia, "looks magnificent, and is also a first-class general." ”

"Where, where," Shi XIV quickly shook his head, "I left the general and checked several levels." I'm a captain in the Australian Song Navy. As before, in charge of several boats. He looked at Wang You with an inquiring gaze, "Since the battle of Nanri Island, Manager Wang has lost your old news, I don't know where you are now?" ”