On Lamma Island, there are patrolling thunder soldiers everywhere, each of whom is walking back and forth with a bird gun in hand, with a look of readiness. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

At each fort, the cannon is always loaded with shells, ready to be fired, and there are observers who watch out for it, and if an unfamiliar or suspicious ship approaches, cruising in the defended sea area without warning, it will be shelled, completely sunk, and destroyed.

For several days, the forts near North Point Village roared from time to time, sinking as many as a dozen suspicious ships, all of which were reconnaissance ships sent by other forces to try to find out the situation on Lamma Island.

For several days in a row, there was a faint smell of gunpowder smoke in the sky over Lamma Island, as if a naval battle could break out at any time, and the atmosphere was very tense. The thunder soldiers on the island are always ready, their sensitive nerves are tense, and they are divided into three shifts to patrol day and night, and they are very vigilant.

On this occasion, the defense of Lamma Island has reached an unprecedented height.

At this moment, in the area between Xiaweizui and Dongao, the original lair of the Qingqi Gang, in the Juyi Hall, Qi Zhiyuan, Shi Mingzhi and Zhuge Mou were sitting in three directions, listening solemnly, and there was one person standing in the center, reporting the situation, it was Qu Kun.

"Commander Qi, this time, the young master asked me to bring a total of 200 cannons, 5,000 shells, another 500 birds, more than 20,000 bullets, and 800 personnel."

Hearing this, Qi Zhiyuan couldn't control his emotions at first, and asked with some dissatisfaction: "Ah Kun, what's the matter?" The young master has sent so many people, why is there only 500 birds? There are still many people on Lamma Island who are short of birds, after you go back, tell the young master, can you get more birds? ”

Hearing the word mere words, Shi Mingzhi and Zhuge Mou despised Qi Zhiyuan very much in their hearts, and they didn't know how to be satisfied, and only this head of the regiment would say this. At the same time, he was also sighing secretly in his heart, Yang Lin's shot was extraordinary, not only equipped with five hundred bird guns, but also two hundred cannons, and a number of shells and bullets. For the two of them, they had never seen so many firearms at once, and all of them were brand new.

After Zhai Dakun's training, after some emergencies, Qu Kun stabilized a lot, and gradually developed a sense of self-confidence, facing Qi Zhiyuan's questioning, without fear, it seemed that he did not feel Qi Zhiyuan's might, and he was very calm, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Commander, you must also know that the Qing court's control over copper and iron is extremely strict, especially for large and medium-sized batches, and it will review its source and use, under normal circumstances, it is difficult for the young master to obtain these raw materials for making bird guns."

"Moreover, materials like iron and copper are only available to certain departments. Even if it is escorted and processed, it needs the approval of the Qing court, and even some powerful people dare not buy and sell these things easily. The copper and iron mines were all in the hands of the Qing court, and the people were not allowed to use them privately. ”

"A few days ago, most of the iron sand you sent was used to make cannons, isn't this also your request? On Lamma Island and the warships, a large number of artillery equipment is urgently needed to defend the coastal defense of Lamma Island and facilitate the handling of any unexpected situation. As a result, the number of birds is much smaller. ”

"Commander, if you want more bird guns and cannons, the decision is not up to the young master, but up to you, how many firearms can be made with the copper and iron obtained?"

For a while, Qu Kun's words made Qi Zhiyuan a little embarrassed, and he had a feeling of choking, and he laughed dryly. However, there was no refutation of what Qu Kun said, and Qi Zhiyuan could only say brightly: "Oh, so that's the case, how did I forget this stubble, blame me~!" ”

Qu Kun didn't dwell on this matter anymore, but said again: "Regiment commander, two staff officers, the firearms have been delivered, even if my task is completed, it is time to go back, there are still many things to deal with in Guangzhou City, and I can't do without people, so I will leave first." ”

"Okay, you go first!" Qi Zhiyuan and the three replied at the same time, nodding slightly.

After Qu Kun left, Qi Zhiyuan swept away the embarrassment just now, and said solemnly: "Two, the marshal has replenished so many firearms for Thunder this time, and it is more than enough to guard Lamma Island, which is enough to support our actions again." ”

"Moreover, some time ago, the food we obtained from the robbery of the Qing Gang was also transported to the island, and within a few months, we don't have to worry about eating and drinking. Next, it's time to think about the future, is it possible to plan another action? ”

At this moment, Shi Mingzhi and Zhuge Mou glanced at each other, although they did not speak, they had a consensus, that is, the head of a group wanted to start a war again and attack a certain pirate force.

Seeing the expressions of the two, without waiting for the two to answer, Qi Zhiyuan said slowly: "The current thunder is when the soldiers are strong, and the firearms in their hands are far superior to other forces. Whether it is the sailors of the Qing court or the pirate forces of all parties, they cannot compare with us in the performance of firearms. ”

"Two, strike while the iron is hot, I want to attack the Yellow Flag Gang and take Hong Kong Island, what do you think?"

Zhuge Mou nodded, and said approvingly: "Yes, according to the current comparison of strength and the situation of firearms and equipment, it can be used for us to attack Hong Kong Island, and it can completely eliminate the Yellow Flag Gang, one of the four major pirate forces." I agreed to this action and dealt a thunderous blow to the Yellow Flag Gang. ”

However, Shi Mingzhi showed a solemn meaning, was very worried, and did not immediately show his attitude, but after a short period of thought, he said solemnly: "Yes, according to the current strength, we have an absolute advantage, and we are completely sure to take Hong Kong Island, defeat the Yellow Flag Gang, and capture Wu Zhiqing alive." ”

"However, we have just won the Qingqi Gang, absorbed the remnants of the people, and have not yet fully integrated these people and absorbed them for our own use, and these people are still an unstable factor. If you attack Hong Kong Island now, is it a bit of a hurry? Too risky? ”

Hearing this, Qi Zhiyuan fell silent, showing a state of thought, and somewhat agreed with Shi Mingzhi's statement. However, Zhuge Mou retorted and said: "I don't think so, our Thunder originally had more than 1,000 people, plus the supplementary personnel sent by the marshal, as many as about 2,500 people, compared with the remnants of the Qingqi Gang that we have recruited, five people against one." ”

"What's more, there are also the original Black Flag Gang, who have long been used by us, completely dissolved in the thunder, and become one of them."

"Moreover, as long as the remnants of the crowd are dispersed and mixed in various squads, they can replenish the supply of troops and also play a monitoring role. Once the battle is launched, there will be no problem, and the remnants of the people will not dare to make any bad moves, other thoughts. ”

The words are conclusive, the sentences are reasonable, closely related to the current situation of the thunder, which made Shi Mingzhi's doubts disappear, nodded slightly, and said very approvingly: "In this way, I completely agree with the attack on Hong Kong Island, and this unstable factor can be completely ignored." ”

"Moreover, we also have a big advantage, that is, the occupation of Lamma Island has not yet spread, it is in the midst of a blockade, and the other four major pirate forces do not know it, thinking that Lamma Island is still the leader of the Green Flag Gang. As long as we seize this opportunity and take advantage of its unpreparedness to make a surprise attack, we can completely take the Yellow Flag Gang by surprise and take Hong Kong Island with lightning speed. ”

Qi Zhiyuan's eyes lit up, his eyes were full of brilliance, and he added: "Not only that, Lamma Island is very close to Hong Kong Island, we can use the method of attacking Lamma Island again, improve it slightly, and attack the Yellow Flag Gang at night, and strive to seize control of Lamma Island before dawn." ”

"Furthermore, aim the cannons near Yung Shue Wan at the waters to the southwest, and the warships will cruise in the waters near the Central, Western and Eastern Districts of Hong Kong Island, and once the Red Flag Gangs of Lantau Island and the New Territories harass them, they can completely deter them with the cooperation of the artillery groups and warships along the coast!"

"The warships in the waters near the Eastern District can also deal with the threat from the Blue Flag Gang on the Kowloon Peninsula and support it for a period of time, so as to buy us time and completely take Hong Kong Island. As long as we gain a firm foothold on Hong Kong Island, we can form a corner with Lamma Island, resist the threat of the Red Flag Gang, the largest pirate force, and defy the enemies of all sides. ”

Qi Zhiyuan's words, the other two people were excited, very excited, as the Zhuge Mou who knew the pirates best, said loudly: "Pirates are not as difficult and tenacious as imagined, as long as our people invade Hong Kong Island and destroy the lair of the Yellow Flag Gang, once an overwhelming advantage is formed, the remnants will fall and scatter, surrender one after another, or flee Hong Kong Island." ”

"If the war goes well, we should be able to end the battle before dawn, occupy all the strategic points on Hong Kong Island, and control the various batteries along the coast."

"After all, pirates are just some reckless people who come together in a temporary uprising, and there is no organizational discipline, they are all people who are born for money, they are talking about profits, and they will not resist desperately for a certain pirate force or person, they are not as good as the regular army, and their combat effectiveness is not very good?"

As soon as Zhuge Mou's words were finished, Qi Zhiyuan got up, took the map of Hong Kong's waters from the side, spread it out on the table, and said to the two: "Two, don't sit still, since you said that, let's discuss the matter of action now, the situation of each person's responsibility, and see how to act?" Where did you land on the beach? ”

Immediately, Zhuge Mou and Shi Mingzhi stood up, walked to the table, located on both sides of Qi Zhiyuan, looked at the map on the table, and obeyed Qi Zhiyuan's orders. His expression was very solemn and serious, waiting for Qi Zhiyuan's analysis.

"You two, you see, according to the distribution of islands on the sea map, our Lamma Island is in a long and narrow shape, which is closest to Hong Kong Island in the west, especially Yung Shue Wan. If you move from Banyan Bay, you can cross that part of the sea by boat or raft, and you can reach the opposite shore in less than an hour. ”

"Despite this, I am not prepared to adopt only one plan, I do not want to attack Hong Kong Island from one direction, but use the method of advancing at the same time, rushing to attack Hong Kong Island in all directions, combining large and small warships, and projecting troops as quickly as possible, so as to form a momentum, overwhelming momentum, giving the pirates of the Green Flag Gang the feeling of defending the enemy on multiple sides."

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Zhuge Mou and Shi Mingzhi nodded frequently, admiring this thunderous supreme commander more and more, Qi Zhiyuan's performance became more and more mature, and his thinking reacted very quickly. This is just the beginning of the formation of a consensus on action, which has a relatively mature military plan, which is very feasible and fully in line with the current situation.

After Qi Zhiyuan finished thinking about it, he paused slightly, looked at the two of them, and asked, "Two staff officers, what do you think of my idea?" Is the plan feasible? ”

Immediately, Zhuge Mou and Shi Mingzhi replied at the same time: "Well-thought-out, it is completely feasible. Commander, give orders, we will definitely listen to you! ”

Immediately, Qi Zhiyuan showed composure, looked at the map on the table again, and the fingers of his right hand kept making comparisons on the map, calmly issuing a series of orders.

"Staff Officer Shi, you are the best at naval warfare, and you have a lot of experience, so you will command most of the warships and deploy accordingly, once the battle on this side of Banyan Bay sounds, it will attract most of the main forces of the Yellow Flag Gang. At that time, you will rush to land on the beach from the northeast of Hong Kong Island, lead people directly into the hinterland of the Yellow Flag Gang, destroy his lair, and form a flanking attack with the southeast. ”

"Yes, Captain!"

Then, Qi Zhiyuan glanced at Zhuge Mou, and then his eyes shifted to the map, the northwest of Daoya Island, and said solemnly: "Staff Officer Zhuge first, you first arrange some soldiers to gather there, prepare more rafts and boats, once they start to act, let them row rafts and boats, through Apleizhou, when they are close to the beach, all the personnel go to the sea, swim across the beach to land." ”

"At the same time, order some small and medium-sized warships to stand by, anchor in the waters near Rongshu Bay, and synchronize with the troops in the northwest, and must first capture the small island southeast of Huangzhukeng, using this as a springboard, and then attack the beach near Huangzhukeng, and form two sharp blades with the northwest team, attack the various batteries along the coast, control them in their hands, and prepare for the subsequent landing of large forces."

"Yes, Commander, I promise to complete the mission!"

At this time, Zhuge Mou and Shi Mingzhi looked at Qi Zhiyuan at the same time, showing the same expression, and said in unison: "Regiment leader, when is the day of our action?" ”

Qi Zhiyuan pondered for a moment, thought for a moment, and replied loudly: "En... Tomorrow night, in the middle of the night, at three o'clock. ”

Shi Mingzhi nodded approvingly, and said as if muttering: "At that time, it was the time when people were the most sleepy and the deepest sleep. In this way, it can make our actions smoother and have the effect of a surprise attack. ”

"Yes, by the time it was three o'clock, most people had already fallen asleep, relieved of the fatigue and exhaustion of the day, and their sense of defense was the most lax." Zhuge Mou also added.

Qi Zhiyuan no longer looked at the map of the sea area, slowly moved away from the table, and said to the two: "Since the task has been assigned and the time for action has been set, then let's go and arrange the task separately and prepare for tomorrow night's operation." ”

At this moment, Qi Zhiyuan was just about to leave, and when he felt that everything had been explained, he was stopped by Zhuge Mou.

"Hey, Commander, wait a minute, what are you doing when you act tomorrow night?"

Qi Zhiyuan smiled slightly, and said in a harmonious voice: "Of course, I am sitting in the big tent of the Chinese army, providing support for your actions, and at the same time shouldering the security of the rear, Lamma Island cannot be without a commander." ”

The three of them left to gather the corresponding battalion and company commanders for a meeting, assigned tasks, laid out and discussed the collective plan, and discussed some details. (To be continued.) )