Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. I didn't have the heart to go out of the rivers and lakes, but I couldn't get out of the rivers and lakes, so I used the way of the rivers and lakes to solve the problems of the rivers and lakes.

Our fleet left some of its cargo and quietly left the port in the dark of night - don't expect any scientific and standardized entry and exit management system in this era, even if there were, it would be a superfluous burden for these black friends who are in their own hands. The weather in East Africa is very cool, and if you don't sleep at night, who cares if the boats outside come in or leave?

As I stood on the foredeck of the Venetian battleship, my new flagship, the Heron, looking at Mogadishu as it faded away, I wondered why they were attacking us. I mean, the guys who manipulate the giant bats. Are they trying to harass us? Drive us away from the harbor and then ambush us again?

But why? We have no friends in Mogadishu, but we also have no enemies, and if we have to say that we have ever been in contact with this place, it is that Chen Kui and Lan have come here to buy ivory, and they have gone south to Mombasa and other places to buy rubies, and that's it.

With the forces here, we have always been well water and not river water, why am I being attacked? How did the crocodile boy know where I lived, how did I know my situation, and alert me in time?

It took some time for the five boats to leave the harbor, and I ordered the lights to be strictly controlled, so the distance between the ships was increased again, and they left the harbor like a ghost in the night. Mogadishu's estuary to the sea is a fan-shaped beach, and where we are now is at the apex of the outer edge of the fan.

The five ships formed an arc of battle, and it was guaranteed that if any ships came out of the shoals of Mogadishu, they would surely sail in front of us one by one, and then it would be time for us to ask for clarity.

The night was still dark, and I stared silently at a few small black spots on the sea between our fleet and Mogadishu, the sentry ship I had sent out. They lowered the small boats from the large boats, with four people in each boat, two oarsmen, an observer, and a signalman. If you find any traces of the enemy, they will naturally let me know as soon as possible.

The sea breeze was howling, I was concentrating at the beginning, and then I was slightly sleepy, and then I couldn't hold on, so I simply found a corner cat to come down, left the sentry, and I went to rest.

I don't know how long I slept, but suddenly a voice sounded beside me: "Captain! They're coming! ”

I opened my eyes suddenly! The person next to me was Mavi, who saw me wake up and pointed in the direction of the distant port and said, "Look! Over there! The boat ahead gave a warning light! They're rushing back! Although there are no lights in the local fleet, the shadows in the moonlight cannot be faked! It's the guy who was going to attack us just now! They're coming out to set up an ambush circle! ”

I shook my head, rubbed my face, and under the cool sea breeze, I instantly sobered up a lot. Staring at the black shadow over there, I used all my strength to carry the wolf Gu style, and sure enough! These guys are out on the move! I counted in my mind, five, no, six boats! A total of six ships were dispatched to ambush us!

Just as I was about to give the order to raid the other party's ship, Arashi suddenly ran over and shouted in an extremely suppressed voice, "Sir! Twenty nautical miles behind us, another flotilla appeared! Unknown intention! But they came for Mogadishu! ”

I immediately ran with Arashi to the other side of the ship, and sure enough! There's a fleet over there! Now it seems that the fleet that came out of the port of Mogadishu, and the new fleet that appeared in the far sea to the south, caught us in the middle! If you open fire at this time, it will be extremely disadvantageous for our side!

Although the intentions of the guys behind them are still unclear, we can't rely on the luck of others who are not hostile to our own safety! In the depths of this ocean, there is something unknown happening at every moment, and this sea is wide enough, wide enough to swallow and digest all the filth! So, we have to be careful!

But fortunately, the ships on both sides are still a certain distance from us, I silently observe the fleets of both sides, at present, the three of us are almost in a straight line, but since the south wind is blowing now, I can escape to the north at any time, so at least for the time being, there will not be much threat. But problems always have to be solved. Looking at them, I fell into deep thought.

Old Tucker's voice sounded behind me: "Captain, I suggest, let's retreat!" The sudden appearance of a fleet with such a clear goal at this time is definitely not a good thing! If we don't know who we are, we can be sure that they are not our reinforcements. There is an old saying in China, called 'A gentleman takes revenge, ten years is not too late', let's avoid its edge first! ”

I pondered for a while, and then suddenly asked, "Old Tucker, do you know that the language of the lights on the sea is universal?" Or is it a rule in one place and one place? ”

Old Tucker paused for a moment, but he didn't expect me to ask this question, and after thinking for a while, he replied: "In most cases, the language of the lights on the seven seas is universal, and it generally uses the communication signals of the Portuguese or Spaniards, and there is not much difference in the overall book. Even if there is a difference between the lantern language of the East and the West, it is very small. ”

I smiled and asked, "Are you sure?" ”

Before Old Tucker could answer, Mavi said anxiously: "Captain, Old Tucker is right, we have thrown many places, and the language of the lights is almost the same!" But what's the use of asking this now? How do we get out of it is the most important question to think about! ”

As he spoke, he pointed to the fleet that came out of Mogadishuri and said, "Captain, you see, this fleet inside is slow, but it is coming straight for us!" ”

As he spoke, he pointed to the other side and said, "The fleet behind me is very fast, although it is still far away, but it will take more than an hour to rush to us!" If nothing else, they should have arrived at our current location at about the same time! ”

He originally wanted to persuade me to leave this two-sided environment as soon as possible, but as soon as he finished speaking, he remembered what I had just said, and he was suddenly stunned! Then he stared at me with wide eyes! What that means – Captain, are you really going to do that?

It seems that he understands my thoughts, and I can't help but sigh in my heart, this guy is really a general, he can draw inferences from others, if I can, I must make him my most loyal subordinate! It's too difficult to find such a person!

I haven't answered yet, but it was the Nine Ghosts Masataka who spoke, holding his right elbow with his left hand and pinching his chin with his right hand, frowning, "Sir's plan...... It's bold, but it's not impossible! ”

The kite said: "Didn't old Tucker say it just now, everyone's lamp language is about the same, I think you can try it!" Success or not, at least it doesn't hurt us! ”

After saying that, everyone looked at me together. I smiled and said, "I think it's doable!" Old Tucker! ”

I pointed to the fleet behind me and said, "You go and signal to them that we have reached the ambush position!" At present, the fleet of the Ming Dynasty is leaving the port! We will continue to move five nautical miles north to free up space for our two sides to flank the Ming fleet! ”

Old Tucker's eyes lit up and he said in surprise: "Captain! You're saying we're going to impersonate that ambush fleet? ”

I nodded and smiled, "Exactly!" At night, the sea is pitch black, and the only thing you can see clearly is the lights! I'm pretending to be the fleet ambushing us, and it's impossible for the people behind me to know who we really are! And as the 'allies' of the fleet behind us, it is only natural that we take the initiative to vacate the attack position! Therefore, there is a high probability of success! ”

As I spoke, I hammered the bulkhead of the ship hard, and said lightly: "Since they want to dig a pit for me, then don't blame me for making a trick!" I'd like to see whose reinforcements are behind me! ”

The people understood my intentions, and immediately took their places and went about their work. The guys cheered at my plan, and my will was well executed.

In the dark night, the pollution of the fleet that was gradually approaching Mogadishu saw a clear light word! They were a little puzzled at first, didn't they make an appointment to be in place before dawn and attack the Ming Dynasty's fleet together? How did they come out early?

Take a closer look, oh! So that's what happened! Eighty percent of the Ming Dynasty fleet noticed something and wanted to leave early, so my old man had to come out in advance to intercept it! This is absolutely right! Good! Help them! Flanking the Ming Dynasty fleet that is leaving the port!

The flanking fleet in the dark began to accelerate and rushed at full speed to the position of the sea outlet! After receiving the light words of "understand" from the fleet behind us, we were more sure of the identity of the other party, so we continued to move slowly northward in the light control, making a posture of looking for a better angle and joint attack, and fully giving confidence to these guys behind us!

Only the guys who were leaving the port were confused and unaware.

I couldn't help but laugh in my heart, the invitation at this time is really interesting. The fleet that wanted to ambush us was completely in the dark at this time, but someone answered, and the two sides flanked the Ming Dynasty fleet that left the port after dawn! As long as the heart speaks this battle, the opponent's vitality will be greatly damaged, and he will never dare to come to the territory of our Portuguese again!

The flotilla flanked from behind thought that they had found an ally, and even found the enemy in advance! So they extinguished the lights, accelerated their sneak with great ambition, and rushed straight to the sea, bent on giving each other a dismount.

Only we know everything, but I just don't say it! Still playing the role of a "qualified ally" who takes the initiative to vacate the attack position and choose the attack angle!

I looked up at the eastern sky, it was still dark and dreary, and the sun had no intention of rising at all. I couldn't help but smile a little, the most helpful thing for me at this time is the night! As long as they can't see each other clearly, there will be no problem with my plan! I just hope the sun rises later today! Give me at least one more hour! No! Forty minutes is enough!

Time advanced minute by minute, and about half an hour later, the flanking fleet arrived at the position we had just placed, and the fleet coming out of the port also adjusted its formation and was moving towards the mouth of the sea. The distance between the two sides is only about two nautical miles!

I looked at the flanking flotilla and could faintly see the muzzles sticking out of the cabin, facing the flotilla coming out of the harbor! They should be waiting, waiting for a signal from me!

I smiled silently and said to Arashi, "All artillery, fire the ships in the direction of the harbor!" Be careful not to miss! Don't hurt our allies! ”

Arashi took the order. I ascended to the top floor of the captain's quarters, sat down, and waited silently for the thunderclap to sound in the indescribable darkness of the night.

"Boom, boom!" The silent night was suddenly torn apart by a violent roar! Countless shells dragged long flames and sprayed them towards the flotilla at the mouth of the port!

"Boom, boom!" The flotilla on the other side also opened fire! They are "according to the agreement", and we are sandwiching the "Ming Dynasty people!" ”

Fierce flames suddenly rose from the boats in the middle! Objectively speaking, those boats are very old, and Mavi and I have seen them with our own eyes, and it is estimated that they will only be opened and used when they play the role of "expulsors" and want to drive away outsiders, so they are very lacking in maintenance.

Under the fire of two sides, their fragile and decaying hulls suddenly could not hold on, and immediately began to show a tendency to collapse!

I guess these people were also beaten! Didn't you say that it was better to come out and ambush others? How did you get ambushed? And it's still a pinch!

They want to argue that something must be wrong, but no one will give them this chance!

After a few more rounds of artillery, three of the poor ambush ships had tilted, two of them were burning violently, only the last one was in relatively good condition, it was stuck at the mouth of the sea, it could not get in or out, it could only look at the ships in front of it in horror, with a look of confusion!

Almost! I called Arashi and shouted under the roar of artillery fire, "After one round, the artillery is transferred!" Fight the other fleet! Focus on taking out the flagship! ”

Arashi's eyes lit up, and he saluted and turned away. A short time later, a sharp whistle sounded, and our artillery fire paused for a moment, and then roared again!