Before Zhou Quanbin could act, someone came to report that there was news that the ship had come and that General Zhu Ayao was on that boat and asked to board the "Wuchang No. 1".

Zheng Chenggong angrily walked to the port deck, and at this time, the clipper had already changed direction, and was moving in parallel with the "Wuchang No. 1" more than 30 meters.

He asked the flag soldiers to contact the clipper, and sure enough, the ship belonged to Zhu Ayao.

Zhu Ayao, a native of Haishan Town, Raoping County, is a brave general under Zheng Chenggong.

Liaison was established between them using the Bannermen.

What are you here for?

Commander, why didn't you take me with you when you went to war?

Monkey business! We are not going to war, we are going to the Ryukyus.

I'm going to go with you to the Ryukyus.

You stay in Quanzhou, train your troops, and prepare for a big battle.

Zhu Ayao heard that there was a battle, so he turned the bow of the ship and went back.

Zhou Quanbin said: "This Zhu Ayao is too unusual! ”

Zheng Chenggong said good things for him: "He is also eager to fight." ”

After tossing around like this, he was not in the mood to go down to the bilge to see the steam engine, anyway, he could go to see it whenever he wanted, and he would go back when he wanted to see it!

Zheng Chenggong thought so, and raised his feet to go back to the private room.

……

The fleet had been at sea for more than half a month, and at most it took a day at most to reach Naha.

On this day, Zheng Chenggong got up relatively early, and it was no surprise that the "Wuchang No. 1" could sail into Naha's dock in the afternoon, and there was no need to sleep on the ship tonight.

Before the sun came out, he stepped onto the deck and looked to the east, looking for Naha's shadow while breathing in the fresh morning air, when the sky was still pitch black and he couldn't see anything.

The speed has been slowed down by 6 knots, as the speed of this fleet is taken into account.

The whole fleet was divided into three sections, and in the front were five bird boats that were on reconnaissance and combat missions, and several other types of ships, with the "Wuchang No. 1" cruising behind the bird boats, and the five big yellow boats carrying goods sailing at the end, escorted by five bird boats.

Suddenly, there was a rumbling and shaking on the sea, and the huge hull of the "Wuchang No. 1" also shook, and huge water columns were set off on the water surface.

Looking out through the starboard side, I saw that on the pitch-black sea in front of us, red light flashed one after another, and three warships were firing at them one after another, and rapidly approaching.

Zheng Chenggong hurriedly ran to the command cabin, and the alarm on the ship was also sounded at this moment.

The ship was suddenly chaotic, and there were noisy shouts everywhere. Then there were several deafening roars, the sky and the sea were red, and the whale waves were undulating.

Zheng Chenggong shouted as he ran: "Calm down! Stabilization! Hurry up and organize a counterattack! ”

He himself changed the direction of his run and ran directly to the gun emplacements on the foredeck.

Before he could reach the position of the three main turrets, he was stopped by adjutant Zhou Quanbin.

"Commander, you can't pass, it's dangerous!"

Zheng Chenggong stopped, and he heard the angry roar of the three main guns.

The noise on the ship ceased, the sailors took their positions, and the fighters of all branches quickly moved into their positions.

Zheng Chenggong, who was experienced at sea, immediately judged that it was a pirate ship that attacked them.

He turned and ran to the command module and made a quick ascent to the stairs.

As soon as I got up to the command cabin, I listened to the captain Xu Changming directing the voyage: "Everyone, steady!" Turn the rudder and the starboard side leans towards the thief ship. ”

Zheng Chenggong said to his adjutant Zhou Quanbin: "Send a report to the Sixth Fleet immediately and order them to support at full speed!" Full speed support! ”

Xu Changming saw Zheng Chenggong and saluted him: "Commander, we met a pirate ship. ”

"These pirates are not small!"

Xu Changmingyu reported: "It is the fleet of the Japanese Invaders, there are at least fifty warships, and their purpose is to eat our front, and they have formed a situation of encirclement of our front. ”

Zheng Chenggong became excited: "It seems to be a big fish, immediately catch up and clean up this group of pirates!" Ha ha! We're making a lot of money this time! ”

Xu Changming was a little worried, and asked: "Commander, this is the warship of the Japanese Invaders, and if we entangle with them, I am afraid that we will attract more Japanese Invaders." ”

Zheng Chenggong said: "Senior rest assured, our Zheng family was born as pirates, and we have never been afraid of anyone, these pirates are not so united, as long as they are beaten down, other pirates will not dare to come again." ”

At this time, the hull of the "Wuchang No. 1" had been adjusted in place, and twenty-two starboard guns and three giant tail guns also let out angry howls, and the angry cannonballs smashed towards the three pirate ships, making a loud noise.

The sea was red and dark, and from a distance, the three pirate three-masted ships that rushed over were all shot and set on fire, and the posture of showing teeth and claws was gone, and all that was left was the cry for help.

"The pirate ship is sinking." Adjutant Zhou Quanbin said happily.

"Catch up!" Zheng Chenggong ordered.

Because of its strong combat effectiveness and the fact that it is an ironclad ship, the "Wuchang No. 1" has no frigates by its side, although it was hit by a few shells by the pirate ship, it was not damaged at all under the timely maintenance of the damage management team.

"Wuchang No. 1" adjusted its course, sped forward at a speed of 12 knots, and charged directly at the three sinking pirate ships, and the battleship broke through the waves, rolled up the rolling white waves and retreated on both sides......

The capital ship passed through the middle of the three sinking pirate ships, and the waves covered the pirate ships without a trace, and after the warships sailed past, the three pirate ships faintly appeared in half, swaying and falling on the surface of the sea.

Zheng Chenggong, who was standing in the command module, looked ahead with a telescope, and he was already able to see the fleet in front of him as an escort.

The fleet was struggling to maneuver with dozens of pirate ships, and the sea was also full of fire and cannons.

The Japanese also spotted the rushing "Wuchang No. 1", and they mobilized five large ships to rush over to intercept the capital ship.

In an instant, the roar was like thunder, and the flames flew sideways, exploding the surrounding waves and surging furiously.

The hull of the "Wuchang No. 1" shook violently, broken slabs flew one after another, and clusters of flames rolled up on the foredeck.

Zheng Chenggong said sharply: "Go up and give them a middle flower!" ”

The firelight reflected his resolute face, and his unshakable determination and will soon infected the soldiers around him.

The "Wuchang No. 1" marched forward bravely, and soon approached the nearest pirate ship, the two ships were only 30 meters apart, and according to the conventional naval battle, they faced each other sideways, and exchanged artillery bombardments.

But at this time, with one enemy and five enemies, even if the artillery fire can overwhelm the opponent, he can't trap himself here, waiting for the other four warships to surround and attack. The only way is to win by surprise and solve the problem quickly.

The "Wuchang No. 1" cannon was fired extremely fast, roaring in unison, and the "boom" sounded continuously, accurately hitting the helm tower of the pirate ship, and the flames soared into the sky, only to see the pirates screaming and falling into the water. Then there was a loud bang, and the hull of the ship shook violently, and the pirate ship was torn apart.

Zheng Chenggong ordered: "Turn around and meet the incoming enemy!" ”

Four pirate ships were nearby, all the guns on the "Wuchang No. 1" fired at the same time from different angles, roaring and shaking, spitting firelight, and bombarding the pirate ships violently, and the four pirate ships that came over were also in flames, and the pirates screamed again and again, and some people began to jump into the water to escape.

Two of the pirate ships began to return fire, and quickly pressed towards the "Wuchang No. 1", its momentum was fierce and unstoppable, and in the blink of an eye, it was only fifty or sixty meters away from the "Wuchang No. 1".

"Bang bang" sounded, and the two pirate ships fired cannons one after another, and the cannonballs drew a line of fire on the ironclad ship......