Chapter 35: The Shouldn't Have Come
Two hours later, Li Kuiqi finally took care of the many matters of the fleet and returned to the warship where Baisha was.
During the time when Li Kuiqi was gone, Bai Sha and Zheng Zhilong had already arranged for more than a dozen crew members to take over Li Kuiqi's fleet.
One of the ships that Li Kuiqi's fleet sank except for a few fragments of wood floating on the surface of the sea, the rest completely fell into the sea and disappeared without a trace, and as for the crew who lost their lives, they disappeared.
Whether it was the incorporated fleet or the fleet of Bai Sha and Zheng Zhilong, all began to be replaced with new canvases, the deck was cleaned, and the traces of the battle were gradually erased. The guns of the five ships were also re-concealed in their holds, and with the exception of one ship missing overall, everything else was as if the battle had never taken place.
"I want to sleep with a pillow, our crew is very lacking, Captain Li is really a charcoal in the snow." Bai Sha looked at the incorporated fleet, was in a good mood, and immediately began to joke.
Li Kuiqi shook his head and said, "First mate, don't call me captain, I don't know if this is too little for the crew." ”
Bai Sha was stunned and said, "Less! Too much is too little. ”
Li Kuiqi laughed: "The first mate only needs to take a short rest again, and there will be surprises later." ”
"I don't know what I mean?" Bai Sha said curiously.
Li Kuiqi said slowly: "When I came, I met Niu Xiaohua returning from Luzon, and I told him that I would attack your fleet. ”
Bai Sha scratched his head and said, "You gave me a lot of surprises, what did he say?" ”
"He said I wish me a victorious start." Li Kuiqi continued: "I know Niu Xiaohua, he will definitely turn around and follow him, and I conclude that he will follow. ”
Bai Sha smiled: "Aren't you looking for unhappiness for yourself?" I've been in contact with Niu Xiaohua, and his crew looks very capable. ”
Li Kuiqi laughed and said: "I dare to tell him that I am not afraid of him coming, to tell the truth, I plan to complete the task of the man in black to eat you, and then wait for Niu Xiaohua to arrive, and then eat him." The first mate didn't know that one-third of the crew of Niu Xiaohua's fleet was mine. ”
Bai Sha couldn't help but sigh, this intrigue on the sea is much better than on land.
"You can get the treasure map and save your wife and children, and then make a comeback, why do you have to tell me your bottom now?" Bai Sha asked.
Li Kuiqi sighed and said with relief: "I want to quit, I earn enough money for my life." ”
Bai Sha now believed that at least the current Li Kuiqi had no dissent, so he asked, "If Niu Xiaohua really comes, what are your plans?" ”
Li Kuiqi said: "First of all, we have to make Niu Xiaohua feel that we are both defeated, let him enter the trap by himself, and then ......"
Li Kuiqi and Bai Sha have begun to discuss carefully how to deal with Niu Xiaohua. Zheng Zhilong, who was on the side, looked at the two people who were hotly discussed, and his eyes were like looking at two old foxes.
After Bai Sha and Li Kuiqi discussed, they began to act. Niu Xiaohua may not appear, but Baisha still has to be prepared, and now there is no shortage of anything, just a lack of people.
The ships that had worked so hard to clean up had to be re-old, and the ships that had been cleaned up began to work again, five warships to be exact. As for Li Kuiqi's fleet, they all sailed in the direction of the cargo ships on the Baisha side, secretly forming an encirclement with the original cargo ships.
At this moment, if you look down from the sky, the cargo ship and Li Kuiqi's fleet form a semicircle shape, and the gap in the semicircle is five warships equipped with artillery, the warships look very dilapidated, the masts have traces of being burned, and the five warships look silent, without a single figure.
The next deployment has been arranged, all the preparations are almost ready, and now we will start to invite you into the urn.
Time passed slowly, there was no movement on the sea, Bai Sha and Zheng Zhilong were not in a hurry, but Li Kuiqi was about to go out of the house every once in a while and take out a telescope to observe, this was his chance to show goodwill, in case Niu Xiaohua really didn't come, he would mess up.
Li Qiao'er was very relaxed, and began to serve tea and water again, Li Kuiqi pretended not to see it......
"It's coming, it's coming, I'm sure it's Li Kuiqi's fleet, this kid didn't disappoint me." Li Kuiqi said loudly with a telescope in his eyes.
The drowsy Bai Sha suddenly came to his senses and began to move.
Bai Sha came to the deck and lit the canvas prepared in advance, and then lit it, which was also a signal to the other ships.
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"Captain, there's a discovery!"
Niu Xiaohua, who was playing with a pair of iron balls in her hand, suddenly opened her eyes, and then stretched out her free other hand.
The crew around him hurriedly presented the telescope, Niu Xiaohua held the telescope in one hand and played with the iron ball in the other, looking at the fleet staying in the distance, smoking thickly.
Niu Xiaohua smiled and muttered: "It can be regarded as letting me catch up, it seems that I have almost finished fighting, now it's time for me to perform, pass the order, and move forward at full speed!" ”
Niu Xiaohua put away the binoculars, put the iron ball in his arms, and then lifted the belt of his trousers, in his eyes, the opposite fleet is a mountain of gold, and the next is his.
Since the discovery of Niu Xiaohua's appearance, a lot of time has passed now, and Niu Xiaohua has finally arrived.
Niu Xiaohua passed through the five warships without a trace of defense, without even taking a second look.
The warship was smoking, there was no one, there were blood stains everywhere, it looked like it was scrapped, this kind of cargo obviously did not arouse Niu Xiaohua's interest, Niu Xiaohua looked at the cargo ship in front.
Niu Xiaohua's fleet gradually sailed in from the gap in the semicircle, and the scene that greeted Niu Xiaohua's eyes was the wounded everywhere, and there were some wooden planks floating on the sea. He was looking for Li Kuiqi, and in Niu Xiaohua's opinion, the fleet on the Baisha side must have been defeated, and now it was time for him to negotiate terms with Li Kuiqi.
Niu Xiaohua's fleet sailed in, and the crew began to be alert, and they all took out bows and arrows and stood on the side of the ship.
Niu Xiaohua ignored this situation, some stinky fish and rotten shrimp made a show, as long as he Niu Xiaohua didn't attack, how could anyone dare to shoot the first arrow.
With a long sigh of relief, Niu Xiaohua felt very good at the moment, which was similar to what he imagined, and he really enjoyed it.
"Where is Li Kuiqi, tell him to come out to see me!" Niu Xiaohua kept shouting at the boat next to her, very rampant.
What Niu Xiaohua didn't notice was that at the gap in the semicircle, the five warships had quietly begun to approach and re-hang the canvas!
It is natural for Niu Xiaohua to call Li Kuiqi, because Li Kuiqi has always been by Baisha's side and on the warship. Although Bai Sha already believed in Li Kuiqi's loyalty in his heart, he still didn't dare to let the tiger return to the mountain easily, and it was more appropriate to stay on the warship.
Niu Xiaohua didn't reply properly after being called several times, and immediately said with some displeasure: "If there is no response, I will board the ship!" ”
Except for the crew standing on the side of the ship, no one answered Niu Xiaohua's words. A crew member came running and said nervously, "Captain, we seem to be surrounded." ”
At this moment, the crew members standing on the side of the ship raised their longbows, and the crew members of the cargo ship even showed their crossbows.
Niu Xiaohua was alert in her heart, looked behind, and sure enough, she saw that the five warships that were originally lifeless were actually in a row and started after all.
The dense crowd of ships ahead blocked the way, and now the only weak point was the five approaching warships.
Niu Xiaohua already understood the plan, and immediately said: "Retreat, break through to the rear!" ”
The crew immediately signaled the flag, and Niu Xiaohua's fleet began to retreat back,
The crew standing on the side of the ship around them only drew their bows and arrows, but none of them shot them. This is undoubtedly good news for Niu Xiaohua, but his heart is becoming more and more unstable.
The five warships arrived at their proper positions, and the pitch-black and shiny barrels stretched out again, aiming at Niu Xiaohua's fleet.
"Stop! Hurry up and stop the boat! "How could Niu Xiaohua not know the black artillery, and she was frightened at the moment.
Except for the five warships, the rest of the ships gradually approached, completely encircling Niu Xiaohua's fleet.
"How is it possible, there is obviously no one on these ships, when will there be artillery again?" Niu Xiaohua kept talking, but he didn't dare to make any moves, he knew what these cannons meant.
Bai Sha, Zheng Zhilong, and Li Kuiqi walked up to the bow of the boat, and stopped after the warship approached.
Bai Sha looked at Niu Xiaohua with a flattering face, but in fact, the black blindfold couldn't hide the fear in his heart.
"Captain Niu, he misses it very much every day, don't come unharmed." Bai Sha beckoned to Niu Xiaohua and said.
Niu Xiaohua looked at the three people standing together, she didn't know what was going on, why the three of them were able to stand together, and she didn't look like Li Kuiqi was being captured.
Niu Xiaohua's mind was in a hurry, and she didn't know what was going on at all, so she only squeezed out a smile and said, "Hello, it's a coincidence that we can meet here." ”
Li Kuiqi took a deep breath and said with a full breath: "Let's show up, there is no need to hide." ”
For a while, the hidden crew members of Niu Xiaohua's fleet appeared one after another, and came to the bow of their respective ships under the surprised gaze of their former companions.
No matter how stupid Niu Xiaohua was, she understood what was going on, and she couldn't hold back the anger in her heart anymore, and scolded: "Blackbeard, you actually cheated Lao Tzu!" ”
Blackbeard Li Kuiqi pointed at Niu Xiaohua and said: "When you robbed me of my goods, did you really think that I would stop and release my past suspicions with you?" My blackbeard will take revenge, Niu Xiaohua, it's time for me to take revenge! ”
Niu Xiaohua trembled angrily and said, "Lao Tzu lost you two silver taels later!" ”
"That's because I'm stronger, and you're no match for me anymore!" Li Kuiqi said lightly.
"Lao Tzu is not your opponent? You fart! Niu Xiaohua scolded.
Bai Sha looked at the two people who sprayed each other, and he didn't get tired of it.
"Can you be quiet and let me say something?" Bai Sha said.
Blackbeard Li Kuiqi was the first to speak, and Niu Xiaohua originally wanted to scold a few words, but looking at the artillery facing him, he also began to quiet down.
Bai Sha looked at the angry Niu Xiaohua and said: "Captain Niu, I drank your wine before, I don't know when I will be able to repay you this favor, I didn't expect you to come to the door today, can you take the step to come to the boat to talk about it, and ensure that there is wine and meat." ”
Niu Xiaohua refused.
"If you don't come, can I come back if I come?!"