Section 156 shelling of Tung Chung

Chen Haiyang demanded that the pirates' observation posts be removed within three days to completely block the pirates' intelligence sources. This is a bit difficult for the special investigation team, Lantau Island itself is not small, almost all mountainous, and there are hidden observation posts everywhere. However, Chen Sigen soon discovered that the pirates had no sense of secrecy. Cooking in the mountains during the day and a campfire at night. Smoke and fire made it easy for the Detectives to mark all the posts on the map and touch them off one by one.

The battle went well. There were at least five or six men at each outpost, but the pirates had no experience with anti-touch sentinels, and they looked very surprised when they were suddenly attacked. When Chen Sigen interrogated the prisoners, he found that the pirates did not think that the enemy would go to great lengths to climb mountains to attack them.

On the whole, the officers and men of Guangdong who got from Chen Sigen from the pirates were very "lazy," and they basically would not take any measures for intelligence warfare.

In contrast, the pirates are somewhat aware of this, or at least know how to set up eyeliner in traffic. It is no wonder that the ancients often described the depravity of an army as "arrogant".

From this outpost, the special investigators found iron pots, rice, and many pickles. There are also daily necessities such as wooden barrels for carrying and storing water. It seems that it is going to be here for a long time.

"It looks like they're having a good time, and they're getting hot meals every day." Chen Sigen jokingly said to his subordinates.

"They just have a hot meal, where can we eat meat and fish for a meal?" One of the team members said, "Cold is cold, eat well"

The food of the special investigation team is the first type of supply standard: it is characterized by a high protein content and high calories. Each serving of the Special Reconnaissance Team's "Southern Seas" type dry food can provide 4,500 calories. Among them, there are many special supplies such as beef jerky and egg cream biscuits that can only be enjoyed by veterans.

"When the battle is over, we'll go back to the base and have a good meal -- I've heard that there are wild boars on the island."

One of the team members said, "Not only wild boars, but also roe deer and goats. ”

"After the battle, we will hunt and open the tooth sacrifice." After Chen Sigen finished speaking, he ordered the observation post to be destroyed and everything to be destroyed -- this did not meet their requirements, and the special investigation team was to set up an observation post in a place where Tung Chung could be monitored.

Another task of the Special Investigation Unit was to find a way to transport supplies from the east coast of Lantau Island to the hilltop on the west coast overlooking Tung Chung.

There are no roads on the entire island of Lantau Island, the mountainous areas are almost inactive, and the small number of residents on the island rarely go deep into the hinterland of the island, except for collecting firewood and logging near the settlements.

The special reconnaissance team had to look for a road in a mountainous area where there were no roads and could be passed by troops and with a certain weight of equipment. They have been working on this road demarcation for several days. Some of the sailors had successfully followed the marked route to the hills around Tung Chung.

Shi Zhiqi would be on the top of Shangling Mountain, where a camp had been secretly set up, from which sailors and sailors would make several daily trips to the east coast of Lantau Island. The 12-pounder mountain howitzer was dismantled and carried by manpower, and the Hale rockets were also transported by manpower, little by little, to the camp.

Among these weapons, the 12-pounder mountain howitzer has a short range and average lethal effect, and is not the main weapon. Hale rocket is Shi Zhiqi's killer weapon. But the Hale rocket was launched too quickly. Without sufficient stockpiles, dozens of rockets will be gone in an instant, and they will not be able to play the role of continuously suppressing the enemy.

"A hundred have already been shipped here on the mountain." Shi Zhiqi reported to Chen Haiyang on the radio, "The delivery speed can't be faster, there is no road here at all." It takes three or four hours for a soldier to make a round trip. The roads are dangerous after dark and can no longer be transported. ”

"I'll add you some more sailors, and stock up on a sufficient number before ten days."

"I understand. Be sure to complete the task. In addition, it was hoped that some blankets would be allocated - it was cold at night, the soldiers were sleeping in the open, and they could not make large-scale fires. ”

"I'll take care of the logistical staff. Complete. ”

By September 9. The Special Investigation Unit has set up observation posts on the hills around Tung Chung to observe the movement of pirate vessels in the harbour 24 hours a day. A temporary marine corps consisting of a group of sailors and sailors on board also quietly landed and moved into position from the east coast of Lantau Island in the night. Artillery and Hale rockets were prepared on the hill. In order to carry out a large-scale raid and harassment operation, a large number of rockets were equipped in this battle of the Pearl River Estuary. This time, I just need to consume some of it first.

As long as an order was given, the rockets fired from Liujiao Mountain and Shangling Mountain to Dongchongkou were enough to plunge the entire fleet into great chaos. It is said that even the Danish fleet could not withstand the rocket fire of the British Navy, and it was even more impossible for the pirate fleet to maintain its composure under the dense rocket fire.

When the offensive preparations were in full swing, Zheng Bao was also preparing for the offensive here. Wang You's fruitless return made Zheng Bao feel more satisfied--he didn't want to make an "alliance leader" on his head.

September 10 at noon. Chen Haiyang boarded his Linte 11 and ordered all ships except the big whale and the remaining fleet to lift anchor. Two squadrons of patrol boats, seven squadrons of special service boats, and 36 vessels sailed northwestward, bypassing the Ma Wan Strait and heading towards Tung Chung on Lantau Island.

The sky was slightly bright, and all the battleships marched in columns. Maintain a certain spacing between each boat. Sailing with the wind and waves. Chen Haiyang stood on the stern tower and observed the sailing conditions of the fleet from time to time.

Eight dhows patrol boats sailed on both flanks of the flotilla, patrolling back and forth to guard the sea. According to Chen Haiyang's order, the patrol boats were all sunk when they encountered sporadic boats on the sea, so as not to report to the other side.

"Fleet speed?"

"Section 2.5," a staff officer reported.

"Is there any news from the observation post?"

"Reported fifteen minutes ago, there is no anomaly in Tung Chung."

"Have the Marines and Marines entered the starting position?"

"The artillery is still in the process of carrying heavy weapons and ammunition, and Captain Shi said that it will take another 90 minutes to get all in place."

"Okay, tell the observation post to keep an eye out for the enemy's movements." Chen Haiyang is most worried about artillery, Lantau Island is a mountain island, there are no roads on the hills, large and small, everything has to be carried up by manpower. It's easy to get out of touch.

Chen Haiyang sat in a high-backed chair. At this speed, it would take more than three hours to reach the combat position. It was afternoon when I arrived at the position... Much - the sun is setting in the west. He led the fleet into battle with its back to the sun, and the pirates had to fight him against the sun. This small advantage was useful in the era of sail fleets.

Afternoon... Thirty points. Under the unified command of Chen Haiyang, the sailors and marines launched Hale rockets at Liujiao Mountain and Shangling Mountain as the signal for the start of the general attack, and the task force was put into battle.

Most of the rockets fired from the hills around Tung Chung were fired at pirate ships in Tung Chung Port, but some were fired at residential areas near Tung Chung Kou, which Chan believed might be a camp for pirates.

Subsequently, mountain howitzers began firing - they fired grenades, which were effective in killing and lethalming, mainly to add to the chaos at Tung Chung Kou.

As the first rockets dragged smoke down on the harbor's water, pirates poured onto the deck to see the rare diorama. When more and more rockets appeared in the sky and fell towards their heads, the entire Tung Chung mouth suddenly became chaotic.

Every minute, six rockets fall into the sea and on the ground at Tung Chung Kou. Ships and houses were constantly hit and caught fire, and thick smoke rose into the sky. A rocket hit a ship, and the explosion engulfed the entire ship in an instant, and the explosion of gunpowder on the ship threw fragments into the air. Some rockets fell directly into the crowd, and the human body was burned into fireballs rolling all over the ground.

The trestle bridge, densely packed with sampans and long dragons, was hit by more than a dozen rockets, and the boats were lit up one after another. Suddenly, there was a fire on the trestle, and thick smoke covered the sun.

The pirates and the inhabitants of the village were stunned by the sudden blow that fell from the sky. But the second wave of rockets rising from the top of the hill was a terrifying and spectacular spectacle that caused the pirates to blow up the camp in an instant. The Hale rockets all carry a whistle that emits a shrill whistling sound as they fly and fall. The screams came from far and near, as if they were rushing down on top of their heads.

Amid the chaotic screams and screams, people trampled on each other, and many rushed to the ship, ready to pull anchor and sail out of the hell ruled by this screaming Grim Reaper.

Wang Youqiang calmed himself down - he had not been able to engage in any specific rebellion since he returned to Tung Chung, but he knew that some of the leaders had long been dissatisfied with Zheng Bao. Seeing that the surrounding situation was in chaos, he hurriedly ordered someone to call a few reliable people, preparing to take the opportunity to clarify the situation and act together.

Zheng Bao had spent a lot of time in a small village at Tung Chung Kou -- he had a few women sent to him from a nearby village. Wang You's negotiation failed, and there was no hope of rebellion. Zheng Bao was very dissatisfied with him and decided that no matter what the attitude of the Australians was, he would lead the team to rush into the Pearl River first. As for what happens in the future, I'll talk about it then. You must know that Liu Xiang's departure from the Pearl River Estuary is a rare thing. It would be a pity not to seize the opportunity.

Just as he was having fun and thinking about which villages and towns to rob, there was a commotion outside, followed by messy whistling and explosions. Zheng Bao's slightly drunk wine woke up most of the time, and he quickly pushed the woman away and stood up from the bamboo couch.

"What's the matter? What's messing up outside? He asked aloud, as if it looked like an army was coming to attack - if that were the case, the sentry he had placed on the surrounding hills would have been alarmed.