Shi Lang personally supervised the naval army and attacked Penghu Island, seeing that the defender Liu Guoxuan led the army to retreat, Shi Lang's spirit was greatly boosted, and he personally beat the drum and urged the army to advance. Dozens of warships on both sides of the center forward have been slaughtered. Lan Li was red-eyed, and he was shot a dozen times in the body, like a blood gourd, and he was still looking for an enemy to fight with a white blade. Lan Ming, but he is smarter than his brother, this vicious battle has been fought for an hour, and not a single soldier has died on his ship. It turned out that after the enemy ship was connected, he ordered everyone to lie down in the cabin together, eat beef jerky, and drink water. He only ordered the sailors to swing their rudder and drill around in the enemy ships, like an eel, and the enemy came up and killed one by one, and cut off the ears as proof. The corpse was thrown into the sea, and in this way, hundreds of the enemy died silently on his ship. Many ships had become volcanoes of blood, but this battleship was the only one that swung around like an empty ship, waiting for flies to throw their webs from the dead and alive.

A sailor who was watching the wind suddenly shouted: "Second master, look, uncle's warship ......"

Lan Ming calmly got up and looked through the hatch, it turned out to be Liu Guoxuan's vanguard general, Zeng Sui, who led three warships to trap Lan Li's ship in the core. The mast of Lan Li here has collapsed, and the ship is already on fire. Lan Ming calmly ordered: "Don't panic! Get our boat over quietly! ”

At this time, Lan Li's situation was really dangerous. Seeing that his ship was sinking, he jumped onto Zeng Sui's ship with the remaining dozen or so soldiers. Zeng Sui surrounded more than 40 people on the ship, and cut down Lan Li's exhausted guards to the ground. Zeng Sui saw that Lan Li was the only one left, so he came over with a sly smile and carried his sword, and asked:

"You're Lan Li, aren't you? I heard that he was born to carry a big job? ”

Lan Li clenched his sword, carefully guarding against his sudden attack, and said with a smile: "So what? You are Zeng Sui, who is in the pirate business. You look left and right, back and forth, do you have any hope? ”

Zeng Sui Gege smiled and said: "Well said, Lao Tzu is over, but you can't survive." We are confidants. You also look left and right, how long can you live? ”

Zeng Sui said, and stabbed Lan Li in the head with his sword, Lan Li hurriedly raised his knife to block, but he pounced—it turned out that Zeng Sui shook his sword and stabbed Lan Li in the abdomen—and it was stabbing Lan Li's bare stomach. Lan Li screamed "ahhh Zeng Sui smiled and put away his sword, and said to the soldiers on the left and right: "You all shouted in unison: Lan Li is dead!" ”

When Zeng Sui's personal soldiers heard the order, they rolled up the horns one by one, puffed up their breath and shouted: "Lan Li is dead!" Lan Li is dead! ”

Lan Li, who was lying on the ground, suddenly shouted: "Lan Li is still here, Zeng Sui is dead!" I saw him jump up with a carp, swing his heavy broad-backed knife and slash at Zeng Sui. How could Zeng Sui have thought that this "dead man" would still have this moment, and hurriedly dodged, but it was too late, and his left arm was cut off vividly. At this moment, more than forty shirtless men climbed up from the port side and rushed over without a sound. More than half of the more than 20 guards had already been cut down. Zeng Sui's face was as white as paper, and he covered his broken arm and shouted: "The left and right ships come here, kill quickly!" ”

But his soldiers have long been exhausted, where can they resist this group of fresh troops who have been recuperating and eating and drinking for a long time. Whoever met him was either killed or wounded, and was slain and fell to the ground. Lan Li was desperate, and he couldn't help but cry, he collapsed to the ground, still shouting for help: "Good brother, with you, it's better than my brother!" Kill, kill, let the emperor know that our Lan brothers are not bad seeds! ”

Zeng Sui's forward ship was soon occupied by the two Lan brothers. Lan Ming cut the flag rope with a knife, and the pioneer flag embroidered with the word "Zeng" fell down with a "bang". Zeng Sui retreated to the door of the cabin under the attack of more than a dozen strong hands, and suddenly shouted:

"Stop, I have something to say!"

The besiegers all withdrew their weapons. The battle on all sides had ended, and Liu Guoxuan's flagship had fled to the sea of Niuxin Bay. The black clouds pressed down, Zeng Sui did not speak immediately, his eyes full of tears looked east for a moment, and sighed softly: "Heaven is dead, I am worthy of the old master Zheng Chenggong!" Suddenly, Zeng Sui took out a small flag from his sleeve and hurriedly waved the flag to ask Liu Guoxuan to "fire at me...... In the astonished gaze of everyone, Zeng Sui skimmed his flag, swung his horizontal sword under his neck, and his body fell heavily on the wet deck like a sawn poplar. Almost at the same time, Liu Guoxuan's platoon cannon roared over, and Lan Ming, who was standing in a daze, had his head cut off in half, and fell down without saying a word.

Lan Li screamed miserably, rolled and pounced, lying on Lan Ming's warm body, his whole body twitched, slamming the deck with his head and fists, and screaming in a hoarse voice: "Good brother...... You don't deserve to die, my mother hurts you the most, how can I see her old man when I go back......"

The weather on the sea can change as it is said. At the time of the battle, the sky was still clear, and at this time, suddenly thick clouds were thick, followed by thunder and lightning and heavy rain. A golden serpent burst out of the clouds, followed by a thrilling burst of rolling thunder. The heavy rain fell on the ground, hitting the sea surface and "brushing" the mountains......

It's already dark.

Shi Lang, who landed on Penghu Island, endured the pain and led Yao Qisheng and others to inspect the newly established camp in the rain. When I returned to the tent, the sky was clear again. At this time, the waning moon was shining, the waves were calm, and the island after the war was lying quietly on the sea, adding a bit of sadness to the people who had been fighting at sea for a long time.

Shi Lang drank a cup of hot tea, his spirits improved, and he said to Yao Qisheng and Wu Ying, who were sitting by the desk and meditating: "Liu Guoxuan has suffered a lot of losses this time, so he can only flee to Luermen. In today's battle, 10 of our ships were sunk, but 45 enemy ships were sunk, and many of them were wounded. Liu Guoxuan no longer has the strength to fight a naval battle. But there are a lot of reefs around Luermen, and it is difficult to land, and it seems that there is still a fierce battle! ”

Wu Ying smiled while holding the tea bowl and said, "Don't be anxious about the military gate, I am willing to go to Luermen to rush to the beach for the forward!" ”

Yao Qisheng's eyes were red from the seawater, and he looked very tired, so he interjected and said, "You can't fight right now." Since ancient times, 10,000 people have been killed, and 3,000 have been self-inflicted. Although the morale of our army is high, it is also very tired. Although there is only one day's waterway from here to Luermen, the weather is unpredictable, and food and fresh water must be replenished. ”

Wu Ying said with a smile: "My lord, the young general just received a report that Lord Li has transported the grain to the ship, and it will be delivered about tomorrow." ”

Shi Lang's eyes lit up: "Oh! Lee Kwang-di's contribution is not small! Alas, as soon as he came, I made him unable to get off the stage, and now I regret it a little when I think about it. ”

Yao Qisheng Gege smiled and said: "Brother Shi doesn't have to worry about this matter, his fame and career are all on you, how can he offend you?" I'm afraid that he will suspect that I am instigating it, and I will follow you this time, and I also have the intention of avoiding trouble! ”

Yao Qisheng's words were very profound. In all dynasties, there are people who fight in the front, and some people who invite merit in the back; Some people are desperate and can't please them, and some people stand on the shore to watch the excitement and find faults. Yao Qisheng saw this very thoroughly, and instead of following Li Guangdi to sit in Fuzhou and fight with him for the credit of this logistical support, it was better to follow Shi Lang to the front line to work hard. At least, Lee Kwang-di will not be jealous of him and frame him in the future. When Shi Lang heard this, he was also full of emotion: "Alas, Brother Qisheng, your book is not in vain. I've convinced you. Since Li Guangdi had sent supplies, he asked them to transport the wounded soldiers back to Fuzhou. Lan Li must be sent back as soon as possible, he fought too hard today! ”

As soon as Shi Lang's words fell, he heard a loud shout: "Military Gate!" ”

Lan Li didn't know when he had already broken in. Because of the loss of blood, his face was pale and blue, and his stomach was wrapped in a cloth, and he was puffed up, but his spirit was still strong. Lan Li shouted and stepped forward to salute: "I haven't done anything yet, why do you want to send me back?" ”

The three of them were stunned, Shi Lang hurriedly asked Lan Li to sit down, pressed his shoulder and said, "Good brother, why are you here?" - Didn't you just tell you to lie down and rest? - Who says you don't have credit? If it weren't for you fighting to the death in front, my flagship would have to fight the enemy with a white knuckle! You've killed so many enemies and captured their vanguard ships, that's the first thing! Brother Lanli, you are so seriously injured, even the iron man has to weld it! ”

"Military Gate! I was born with a big job, I haven't eaten a full meal since I was a child, and I was so angry with the foreman! Originally, I was in the Forbidden City to repair the Taihe Palace, and the emperor promoted me out, not because I had any literary talent or was smarter than others, but because I had the strength to do it, and it would be a pity not to serve the country. Now that I go back like this, I'm ashamed to death! I, how can I tell the emperor? Say I lost my ship and hid on the enemy's ship? Said that I competed with my younger brother, and my younger brother sacrificed his life to save me, but I didn't even take revenge, and went back to escape for leisure? Say that I have killed many thieves, but all my brothers on board have been killed, so let me go and receive the reward alone? ……”

Shi Lang saw that this thick man was moved by his true feelings, so he was so moved that he stood up, sighed long and said, "Alas, the emperor mentioned your matter to me. I know that you have been deeply gracious, and at this moment you feel that you owe someone else's affection and righteousness - but I see your injury, and you can't use it! ”

"Junmen, when it comes to injuries, aren't you too...... Alas, don't talk about that. Since the military gate knows that I have been greatly grateful, it is time for me to see Long Live Lord and have something to say! ”

Two days later, 250 warships replenished with charcoal, grain, rice, and fresh water, and lifted anchor to reach Luermen. Luermen is a large island in the southern part of the Penghu Islands, and it is the key point to the port of Beimen in Taiwan. The island is surrounded by camps, the deer is elevated, and the reefs around the island are dense, which is very dangerous. Shi Lang's fleet anchored and camped half a mile away from the port of Luermen, and did everything possible to lure Liu Guoxuan into battle. However, Liu Guoxuan only stuck on the shore and shot at the sea with firebombs and rockets, and his remaining 100 or so warships were hiding in the harbor and refused to come out.

After another day of stalemate, the weather at sea suddenly changed and a strong wind blew. The sea breeze swept up the huge waves that were more than a foot high, and the water village was struck. The veterans of many years were seasick, and some of the ships were pierced through the water tank by artillery fire, and the situation seemed to be very unfavorable to Shi Lang.

Shi Lang stood on the deck, observing the situation of the defenders of Luermen, and said decisively: "It's not okay to wait like this!" The wind is so strong that it can't stop for a day or two. We can't wait any longer, we must break the enemy today and tomorrow! ”

Yao Qisheng's face turned pale from vomiting, and he was still barely holding on: "Brother Shi, if the tide does not rise in Luermen, the boat will not be able to rely on it!" You have to try to lure them out...... It's done! ”

Chen Python took a big step and said: "Military Gate, mark that you are willing to lead a fleet to lure the enemy!" ”

Shi Lang gritted his teeth and thought for a moment, and said categorically: "No, this time to lure the enemy, I can't go out in person." Order, from now on, until I return, the whole army will be under the command of Yao Qisheng! ”

Everyone was taken aback, and Yao Qisheng said: "Brother Shi Lang, you are the boss, how can you leave the handsome position lightly and go to me!" ”

"No, no, no, how do you do that? Liu Guoxuan and I are both acquaintances, and we have gritted our teeth and waited for a meeting for many years. I personally led the flagship to feint and storm the beach, and I will definitely be able to lure him into battle! ”

Yao Qisheng hurriedly asked: "What about the stranding?" ”

"I've thought of it. If we don't run aground, we can occupy a foothold and attack Liu Guoxuan when we go ashore; If it runs aground, Liu Guoxuan will send a ship to besiege our ship. Then you can cut off his back road, and he will have to surrender! ”

Yao Qisheng's voice trembled slightly: "Brother Shi, do you have to go?" ”

Shi Lang nodded and did not speak.

Wu Ying and Chen Python knelt down on one knee at the same time: "Handsome! ”

Shi Lang reprimanded sharply: "There is no need to move the affection of children here!" Get off the sampan and go to the back ship! If my ship is sunk or stranded, you will immediately raise your flag and command! Seeing the three of them get off the sampan with tears in their eyes, Shi Lang drew his sword in his hand and shouted: "The flagship and the Chinese frigate pull anchor and attack the Luermen beachhead!" ”

Shi Lang's flagship raised the flag and set off, and the covering artillery roared. Sure enough, when approaching the beachhead for more than 30 zhang, Shi Lang's flagship really ran aground on the beach. The ten beach-guarding cannons on the fort came headless and faceless with musket shotguns, but they were quickly suppressed by the artillery commanded by Wu Ying. After a while, the sound of war drums like a torrential rain sounded on the shore, and Liu Guoxuan's more than 90 warships rushed out of the harbor and outflanked Shi Lang without hesitation. The cannon fire on the sea immediately rang out like porridge. Yao Qisheng saw that the lure of the enemy was successful, the red flag in his hand waved, the flag on Shi Lang's ship fell, and a new dragon flag on Wu Ying's ship rose - Lan Li stood upright on the bow of the ship, leading more than 20 warships to rush over to meet Shi Lang. Another 150 ships turned their bows and rushed towards the harbor. In an instant, in all directions, the sea, sky, clouds and water were filled with thick smoke and war.

It was a truly unprecedentedly tragic naval battle. The total number of sailors invested by the two sides amounted to more than 40,000, and more than 500 warships, some of which were rushing and some were blocking, were going back and forth. The explosion of the cannonballs set off a monstrous wave, and the sound of killing covered the wild waves of the sea. More than 70 warships that had been hit by bullets and caught fire crackled and burned on the sea. These ships on fire are huddled together, you crash into me, and ships keep sinking. Sailors from both sides jumped into the sea and fought in the water, and blood stained a large area of the water. It was not until dusk that the Qing army occupied the port of Luermen and captured the fort. Only the beachhead is still in the hands of Zheng Jiabing.

Liu Guoxuan, who was fooled, saw that there was no way to retreat, so he ordered the remaining thirty or so ships to gather, relying on the familiarity of the water, while maneuvering with Lan Li, and forcing Shi Lang who was stranded on the beach. Lan Li was eager to save people, and led the fleet to chase and fight, but he was lured to the shallow water, and the twenty ships ran aground fifteen in the blink of an eye, and the remaining few hurriedly escaped, and were already overturned in the sea by Liu Guoxuan's cannons. Liu Guoxuan stood on the bow of the boat and laughed, and said to the left and right: "Although defeated, as long as Shi Lang can be captured alive, it will be a great achievement!" He pointed at Lan Li and shouted: "The surname is Lan, it's ridiculous that you are a martial artist buried here!" Luermen only rises once in decades, and even Nezha can't save your boss if you are reborn. You and Shi Lang can survive tonight, but you can't get through tomorrow's ghost gate! Liu Guoxuan said and turned around and gave an order: "Settle the village tonight, capture Shi Lang alive tomorrow, and return to Taiwan to fight again!" ”

Yao Qisheng, who rushed to the beach, the first thing he did when he went ashore was to take Wu Ying to the fort. The beachhead below was still in the hands of Zheng's army, and a little farther out on the sea, Shi Lang and Lan Li's ships were stranded. However, the guns on this battery were all fixed, and they were designed to fight ships on the sea, and could not be used to suppress the fire on the beach. Wu Ying ordered the soldiers to raise the back of the cannon and close the range to the beach. went ashore, Yao Qisheng's seasickness was cured. He held the binoculars, looked at the sea for a long time, silently walked up to Wu Ying, and called softly: "General Wu." ”

"Ahh Military Gate, what are the instructions? ”

"I can't say a command. I asked just now, and I heard that the tide never rises here, but I don't know if it's true or not? ”

"Well, before going to the sea, Shi Junmen said that it was difficult to fight here. Luermen has not had a high tide for more than 20 years, and if it can meet the high tide, the big ship of Shi Junmen will be able to go straight to the beach. Alas, who knows if the tide will rise tonight? It seems that Shi Junmen is more than lucky. ”

Yao Qisheng didn't speak immediately, he frowned, looked at Shi Lang's ship on the sea, and suddenly, turned around, lowered his voice and said, "Wu Ying, the cannon here can only be half cushioned, that half...... Let's keep it for now. ”

Wu Ying looked at Yao Qisheng in surprise, and then at Shi Lang's flagship within the range of the cannon, and suddenly understood Yao Qisheng's intentions. He couldn't help but shudder, took two steps back, and asked with horror: "Junmen, do you want to ......" Yao Qisheng nodded gloomily: "Don't pad the five cannons, keep them for ...... Master Shi...... Use it for martyrdom! ”

Wu Ying was picked up by Shi Lang, at this moment of life and death, Yao Qisheng was not thinking about how to rescue Shi Lang, but about using the captured cannon to bombard Shi Lang's flagship, did he Wu Ying agree. In a fit of rage, he drew his sword: "You, you, you dare!" ”

Yao Qisheng smiled bitterly: "General Wu, do you think I am willing to do this?" Do you think I'm the credit for robbing the general? If anything happens to General Shi, I am willing to kill myself immediately to thank him for his spirit in heaven. I, I have to do it as a last resort! ”

"Huh?! Why? No, no, Yao Junmen, you can't do this! ”

Yao Qisheng's face suddenly turned pale, he approached Wu Ying, and said in a low voice, "Tell you, this is the emperor's secret decree." ”

"Huh?! I don't believe it! ”

"Well, I can't believe it, but it's true. The emperor told me in a secret decree that at the tense juncture of the war, if Shi Lang has abnormal actions, he ordered me to deal with it. Shi Lang ran back from Taiwan, and if the tide does not rise tonight, it will be difficult for him to pass this pass tomorrow morning, and he will either surrender or be captured. In that case, Taiwan will have bargaining capital. Do you think, the country has been preparing for several years and fighting a bloody war, if that situation occurs, how can we explain to the emperor? Wu Ying, if you want to open a little, the social Ji is important, and Shi Lang is light! ”

Wu Ying stopped talking, no, he didn't want to say anything. Shi Lang is dedicated to the country, fighting desperately, with an arrow wound, blind in one eye, and volunteering to lure the enemy out, this, can this be said to be disloyal? With tears in his eyes, Wu Ying looked at Shi Lang who was stranded on the sea, and walked silently to the fort......