In the port of San Francisco, war raged.

A group of ferocious and brutal pirates entered like locusts, and fiercely rushed at the Federation soldiers stationed in the harbor, defeating them one after another. At the same time, the pirates began to loot and loot valuable things. The pirates were also ordered by Titch not to kill the people of San Francisco, so they only robbed things and did not hurt their lives.

The battle lasted two hours, and both sides were in flames.

More and more troops are converging to the north of the port.

By now, Titch was also feeling a huge pressure, and his expression gradually became grim.

A flash of worry flashed in Thomson's eyes, and he said solemnly: "Captain, the resistance encountered by the brothers is getting bigger and bigger, and the number of troops in San Francisco is increasing, and our people are beginning to retreat. If we don't retreat, when the other party pounces, we just want to retreat, I'm afraid there will be difficulties. I estimate that the boat that went to pick up people has already picked up Li Zhen and his party, so let's retreat. ”

Titch's face was grim, but he shook his head firmly and said, "You can't withdraw, you have to wait for the confirmed news." ”

"If we keep going for a long time, we're going to have problems," Thomson said. ”

Titch stared at the pirates rushing back and forth on the shore, and said lightly, "If President Lee has already withdrawn from San Francisco and boarded the ship, we will have no problem retreating. However, if President Lee and his party had not yet boarded the ship, and we had withdrawn alone, it would have meant that all the arrangements had been made in vain, and this vigorous assault on the port would have been in vain. ”

Titch said solemnly: "When the time comes, we will not only be targeted by the US Federation, but also disgusted by Li Zhen and caught in the middle. Attacking the port of San Francisco, we have no way to retreat but to fight. Thomson, got it? ”

Thomson nodded and said, "Understood! ”

It's just that there was pain in his eyes, and it was very uncomfortable.

The war continues, and Titch's heart begins to feel anxious. He lit a cigarette and took a big gulp, using it to calm himself down, he remained motionless, like a solidified stone.

"Report!!"

One of the pirates ran back and said, "Captain, San Francisco's counterattack is getting stronger. Our men began to be unable to hold on, the first team at the front began to show signs of defeat, and the soldiers of the second and third teams were definitely about to lose their support. ”

Titch frowned, "Wait a little longer, hold on a little longer!" ”

The soldier went to deliver the order, and Tiki's gaze glanced at the location south of the harbor and sighed.

So far, they haven't brought anyone back.

In his heart, he was already very anxious.

But Titch had no way out, he could only hold on, even if he lost. It's a big gamble, betting on the future and future of the entire Tiki Pirate Regiment. If you win, it will be a smooth road; Lost, the Tiqi Pirates could be completely annihilated.

Time gradually passed, and Thomson on the side was even more restless.

"Report!!"

Another pirate soldier rushed back and shouted, "Captain, San Francisco's forces have been assembled and a counteroffensive has been launched. By now, San Francisco's forces were still a kilometer from the shore of the port. The soldiers of the first, second, third, and other teams had already begun to retreat, unable to stop the federal offensive.

"Got it, hold on a little longer."

Titch waved his hand for the pirate to go down.

Ten minutes later, the soldiers came again to report that the San Francisco army had advanced another 400 meters.

Titch still did not give the order to retreat, and was still resisting to the death.

Thomson was like an ant on a hot pot, anxious in his heart, and he couldn't help but say, "Captain, we have persevered to this point, we have done everything that should be done, and we have done our best. Retreat, if you don't retreat, it's too late. This failure, even if Li Zhen asks about it, can explain it clearly. Moreover, according to the schedule, Li Zhen must have boarded the ship. ”

Titch looked up at the sky, confused.

Didn't God help him? No, he doesn't believe it!

Tiqi struggled in his heart, and at that moment, a whining horn sounded in his ears. His spirit was shocked, and he followed the sound of the big ship's whistle, his eyes widened instantly, and a look of ecstasy appeared on his face. Because, the big ship from the south was the pirate ship that went to meet Li Zhen, and when he saw the big ship coming, Titch finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He looked at Thomson and commanded, "Pass the order down and retreat!" ”

"Yes!"

Thomson went to give the order, and Titch gave the order to fire on the battleship docked on the shore. These warships belonged to the San Francisco army, and they had to be eliminated in order to avoid pursuit.

"Boom !!"

Artillery sounded, and in a short time, one battleship after another was hit.

The battleships in San Francisco Harbor were ineffective, and Tiki breathed a sigh of relief. In less than twenty minutes, all the pirates were back. Titch was so excited that he couldn't help but look up to the sky and roar, "Set sail, retreat!" ”

This time, he got it right!

One by one, the warships set sail and departed, and the troops who caught up stood on the shore, and could only sigh softly.

Their battleship was damaged and could not pursue it at all. When the war ended, San Francisco's soldiers began to clean up the battlefield and pacify the people of San Francisco's harbor.

The mayor's office, the mayor was also relieved to learn that the war was over.

He looked at Gurlitt and asked, "What about the losses?" ”

Gullitt replied: "Your Excellency, although the pirates went ashore to attack and loot on a large scale, these pirates were not mad people, they only robbed things, but did not kill a single civilian, and all the civilians were intact. However, one hundred and twenty-three of our soldiers died, and eighty-six pirates. Moreover, all the pirates died, and not a single one survived. ”

"What? Don't have a single live mouth? ”

The mayor frowned, a look of helplessness appeared on his face, and finally said: "Without a living mouth, I can't find out the reason why the pirates attacked the port of San Francisco, how can I explain it to Washington?" How do you report to the president? ”

"Mayor, the reason has been found," Gullitt said. ”

The mayor said, "What is the reason? ”

Gullit said solemnly: "Just now, I sent someone to investigate Li Zhen's situation, and found that Li Zhen and the soldiers under his command had all disappeared, and none of them were left. In my opinion, the pirate attack was to cover Li Zhen's departure. There is no doubt that these pirates were invited by Li Zhen. Similarly, His Excellency Scott must have followed Li Zhen out of San Francisco. ”

"Ahh

The mayor exclaimed, his face pale.

He scratched his head and sighed: "Li Zhen, this person, is really cunning! Leaving San Francisco with the help of pirates, or not, now that the wood is in the boat, it is impossible to redeem it. I faithfully sent the news to Washington and waited for news from Mr. President. You go and send a telegram and report it truthfully! ”

"Yes!"

Gullett nodded and turned to leave.

The mayor's body seemed to have no strength, he was paralyzed, and said helplessly: "Li Zhen, Li Zhen, because of your arrival, Mayor Powell automatically resigned, and I can take over as mayor of San Francisco." Now because of your departure, I, the mayor of San Francisco, must have come to an end, and because of your departure, I finally stepped down. It's all because of you! ”

He looked lonely, his heart was full of unwillingness, but he could only accept the reality.

ps: Fifth Shift;