Everyone didn't dare to blink, staring at the movement of the sea in the distance.

After waiting for three teas, the dark sky was suddenly reflected as if it were day.

In the distance, the remaining eight ships of the Wako were also clearly visible.

The ship of the would-be was already sailing forward dozens of feet without a sound.

This distance is completely within the range of the Japanese artillery, and it is possible to be hit by the Japanese artillery at any time.

Although the treasure ship was large, it could not withstand artillery attacks.

After the Japanese ship was illuminated, the boat that Qi Jingtong was carrying as a launch point was also exposed.

Although Zhongzhou Youzhen didn't know what this fire that could light up the sky was, he didn't hesitate at all after seeing Qi Jingtong's location, and immediately issued an order to fire at Qi Jingtong's boat.

That small ship is not worth mentioning in front of the big treasure ship, and there is no comparison in front of the big ship of the Japanese invaders, and it is designated that a cannonball will go down and be wiped out.

Before the artillery arrived, Qi Jingtong simply gave the order to jump ship.

They are all sailors, and if they jump from the ship, they may have a way to live, but if they stay on the ship, they will definitely be dead.

Although Qi Jingtong said that he jumped into the sea, it was pitch black on the vast sea, and there was no reference, and it was like climbing to the sky if he wanted to swim back smoothly.

Xie Zhi also felt a little sorry in his heart, Qi Jingtong did not have Qi Jiguang's fame, but the courage of daring to take the initiative to ask Ying to do such a dangerous thing is worthy of admiration.

Zhang Mao didn't have time to think about Qi Jingtong's situation, so he immediately gave the order for all artillery to fire at the same time.

At this time, I am not afraid to expose my position, after all, in this case, I have a head start.

With so many guns on the treasure ship, it is bound to be able to hit the eight ships of the Japanese Invaders.

As long as it can be hit, regardless of whether it is sunk or not, even if the location of the treasure ship is exposed, the Wako will no longer have the ability to counterattack.

Under Zhang Mao's order, all the artillery was concentrated on the remaining eight treasure ships of the Japanese Invaders.

Seven of them were sunk in an instant, and all the pirates who survived were thrown into the sea.

The one that survived was hit once by artillery, blazing at the bow, and although it was not yet sunk, it was also crumbling.

The would-be pirates who had fallen into the sea swam desperately to the unsunken ship.

The Japanese on the boat not only did not help, but even slashed at their companions under the boat with their swords.

"This coward is ruthless enough, and he can be ruthless to his own people." Zhu Houzhao sighed.

Seeing that the light of the flares was getting weaker and weaker, Zhang Mao then said: "All the mines are fired together, be sure to sink the last one." ”

As Zhang Mao's order fell, all the mines were launched together.

Just as the light of the flares finally disappeared into the night, the ship, which had already caught fire in the bow, shattered and exploded into pieces at a speed that could be seen with the naked eye.

Twenty-six ships can be dispatched, and there is no doubt that they will be the main force of the Japanese invaders.

Now that all 26 of these ships have sunk into the sea, even if they fail to eradicate the weeds, they must have suffered heavy losses after this battle.

Zhang Mao did not have the slightest joy at the current victory, there was no expression on his face, and he said in a deep voice: "The night is hazy and it is not suitable to go into danger alone, and all the treasure ships will return to the sea for repair immediately." ”

More than 15,000 people were dispatched, and only Qi Jingtong and the three of them really came in handy.

"Shibo, if you don't wait, Qi Jingtong hasn't come back yet!"

Zhang Mao looked into the distance and said: "Although the ship of the Japanese was hit at this time, the specific situation is not known, if the treasure ship waits here, it will inevitably put the army in an embarrassing situation, so leave three small boats here to respond, and the rest of the personnel will return." ”

Indeed, as Zhang Mao said, they have now wiped out all the ships of the Japanese Invaders, but on the vast sea, who can guarantee that there is no other situation.

In the event of a hurricane or something due to weather conditions, this is not guaranteed.

Xie Zhiying said: "In this case, a certain person will take a small boat to pick up Qi Baihu here, and Shibo will lead the big boat to go back first." ”

Zhang Mao didn't answer, but Zhu Houzhao also said: "This palace will accompany you." ”

Without waiting for Xie Zhi to refuse, Zhang Mao said, "Your Highness go back." ”

Zhu Houzhao looked reluctant, Xie Zhi smiled and said: "Your Highness should go back, Your Highness is here to recruit in person, now that the Japanese have been resolved, why does Your Highness need to take risks, and the ministers can do it alone." ”

Zhu Houzhao gave Xie Zhi an unkind look, but he didn't insist anymore.

When the treasure ship returned, Xie Zhi and Wang Shouren took He Sanyou and Liu Aliang and a few of his friends who were better at water to wait at the original location of the treasure ship.

"How does Brother Shouren look at Qi Jingtong?"

Wang Shouren smiled slightly and said, "You want to take Qi Jingtong under your command, right?" ”

Xie Zhi didn't hide it, and replied bluntly: "Yes, it means this." ”

Wang Shouren nodded and said: "Qi Jingtong is not bad, brave and strategic, if he can be properly promoted, he will be a fierce general in the future, I hope he can escape this catastrophe and come back safely." ”

After waiting for about half an hour, the sound of rushing water finally sounded.

He Sanyou shouted in the distance: "Qi Baihu, Qi Baihu... Is that you? ”

After shouting a few times, there was finally an answer in the distance, "It's us." ”

After receiving a response, Xie Zhi ordered the boat to row in the direction from which the sound came.

Before the boat arrived, Liu Aliang and the others jumped off the boat without being instructed to help Qi Jingtong and others, who had collapsed.

With the assistance of Liu Aliang and others, Qi Jingtong and the three quickly turned over and got on the boat.

It was a huge physical effort to swim in the sea for half an hour, and the clothes on the three of them were soaked, and they were lying on the boat panting.

"Qi Baihu has great courage, and Qi Baihu should be the first to make the first contribution to this war."

Qi Jingtong slowed down for a moment and sat up from the boat, and replied: "The work of the inferior is not worth mentioning, if there is no role of the flare itself, the inferior cannot be played, if there is no accuracy of the artillery, how can it accurately hit the Japanese invaders." ”

This character is modest enough.

Xie Zhi smiled and said: "Anyway, Qi Baihu is also outstanding in battle, Yun Zhongwei is lacking such a brave and resourceful person as Qi Baihu, can Qi Baihu consider going to Yun Zhongwei?" ”

Qi Jingtong has also seen the skills of the guards in the clouds, and they are all trained by the Eight Classics.

Qi Jingtong just thought about it briefly, then he responded and said, "I am willing to follow Uncle Yunzhong." ”

Qi Jingtong agreed happily, and Xie Zhi was also happy.

As long as Qi Jingtong himself can agree, it will naturally not be difficult to transfer him to Yunzhongwei.

Under Liu Aliang's support, he returned to Taizhou all the way unimpeded.

When they arrived at the Taizhou camp, Qi Jingtong and Liu Aliang did not go to the big tent with Xie Zhi and Wang Shouren.

In the big tent, Zhang Mao and Zhu Houzhao were waiting anxiously.

Both of them were overjoyed to see them return.

Without waiting for them to ask, Xie Zhi took the initiative to speak: "Qi Jingtong has come back safely." ”

At this time, Zhang Mao was no longer as serious as when the treasure ship was gone, with a rather smug smile on his face, and said with a smile: "So, we will destroy the main force of the Japanese without damaging a single soldier?" This battle was really enjoyable, and the old man had never fought such a happy battle. ”

Enjoyable is natural, since the improvement of gunpowder, artillery, the Ming army's weapons can be completely ahead of the Japanese Kou, if such a battle can not directly kill the Japanese Kou, then it is called aggrieved.

Zhu Houzhao answered on the side and said: "There are bound to be some of the widows who have slipped through the net, so should the remaining ones be eliminated as soon as possible, otherwise they will make a comeback sooner or later." ”

The reason is really like that, if you can't strike while the iron is hot at this time, and eliminate all the hidden dangers that exist in the Japanese Bandits, then after the resurrection, this victory will be in vain.

Wang Shouren then suggested, saying: "The sea terrain is complicated, and it is difficult to find out where the nest of the pirates is, so it is better to send pirates to find out, they have been active on the sea for a long time, and they should be quite familiar with the situation at sea. ”

Zhang Mao clapped his hands even more and said: "Shouren, you have worked hard for a trip, and immediately order the pirates from all sides to explore the nest of the Japanese invaders, and after finding them, immediately send troops to exterminate them. ”