The enemy's two patrol gunboats drew an arc at a distance of 100 meters in front and stopped advancing, and the flag soldiers told them in flag language that they were leading in front. The signs were very clear, the enemy troops on Sweetwater Island did not know the situation in Xingzi County at all, Mu Shixiong breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this scene, and decisively ordered the banner soldiers to reply. The two sides seemed to cooperate very tacitly, with the enemy gunboats piloting in front, and gunboats, tugboats, and barges following behind, heading towards the docks.

Sweetwaters Island Pier is a natural harbor blessed with natural conditions. At the moment, in the rainy season, the water depth of the pier reaches 2 or 5 meters, and gunboats and tugboats can be docked on the pier. From a distance, there were still two patrol gunboats parked at the berths on the pier and did not make a move, and it was obvious that the enemy had only dispatched two patrol gunboats to carry out patrol duties.

The situation on the pier is clear at a glance, there is a heavy machine gun bunker, and on the stacked sandbags, two machine gun shooters are lazily leaning on the sandbags to watch the excitement. The patrol boat docked at the dock, and at this time, several groups of war horses appeared at the end of the main road in the depths of the island, apparently the highest military officer living on the island rushed to hear the news. Mu Shixiong said to Dabao: "Dock in a while, your detachment is responsible for controlling the enemy gunboats!" "Understood!" Subsequently, Mu Shixiong ordered several detachment leaders to quickly go ashore after landing and eliminate the defenders of the island as quickly as possible.

As soon as the Xianning gunboat docked, Dabao led his subordinates to quickly jump onto the dock and ran to the patrol gunboats on one side. The gunboat had just docked, and the sailors were tying up the cables, and they were a little confused when they saw a group of "their own people" in sailors' costumes running over, but they did not expect that it was the enemy who ran over. By the time the sailors on the gunboat reacted, the muzzle of the black hole was already pointed at them. The two machine-gun shooters in the bunker on the side of the dock saw that the clue was not good, but no matter how fast they reacted, they were not as fast as the bullets, and with two crisp gunshots, the machine gun shooters in the bunker were knocked down.

It happened that the enemy company commander and two of his subordinates stationed on Sweetwater Island also arrived at the dock, and when they heard the gunshots, the company commander hurriedly reined in his horse. Seeing a group of soldiers dressed in sailors' uniforms rushing towards them, they hurriedly turned their horses' heads, but it was too late, and with a few gunshots, the enemy company commander and two subordinates dismounted. The three detachments of the special combat team quickly killed the center of the island, and the course of the battle was negligible, and one unit that was connected to the island was not the opponent of the special combat team at all, and the battle ended an hour later.

Taking Sweetwater Island does not mean that everything is fine, Mu Shixiong knows very well in his heart that if the enemy understands the situation, he will send the air force to bomb Sweetwater Island. At this time, Mu Shixiong anxiously stayed next to the radio. Half an hour after the radio wave for the capture of Sweetwater Island was sent, Ouyang Jian sent a telegram order: It is not unexpected to capture Sweetwater Island, in order to further confuse the enemy, use the gunboat radio to transmit false news to the enemy to confuse the enemy, Xianning was attacked, and has now escaped and withdrawn to Sweetwater Island to standby, which can delay the enemy's bombing time!

Mu Shixiong was overjoyed after reading the telegram sent by Ouyang Jian, this move was very wonderful. The enemy operator was immediately ordered to report to the above, and the Nanjing Admiralty received a telegram that the Xianning was unharmed, and was convinced that there was no doubt about it, and immediately reported it to the Nanjing Military Commission. Immediately, Jiujiang Airport dispatched a reconnaissance plane to Tianshui Island to confirm that there was no doubt about Xianning. Frankly speaking, the enemy reconnaissance plane came to Sweetwater Island to reconnoitre, which made Mu Shixiong very nervous, as if he was facing a big enemy, but fortunately there was no danger. After the enemy plane flew away, everyone couldn't help but talk about it.

"Captain, the legion commander's strategy is too clever, the enemy has been fooled, we have time to prepare." Dabao said happily. "Captain, can the enemy really believe it?" A detachment captain is confused. Mu Shixiong said: "It is a moment to be able to conceal it, and even if the enemy is suspicious, it will take a few days. However, I also don't understand that when the Xianning ship shelled the shore at Xingzi Wharf, it is impossible for the enemy not to know, but the enemy does not know the truth. "Actually, the question is very simple, the enemy justifies himself as a mistake, because the chaotic scene at that time was dark again, and it was normal to miss the shot. It is easy to capture a warship, which is almost impossible under normal circumstances. However, what kind of person Ouyang Jian is, there are many things that the enemy can't think of in the future.

The question of the mistaken attack made Lin Zixiang, the captain of the Chongning, explain more convincingly, Ouyang Jian's big lie against the sky, causing the enemy to make a major mistake in judgment and then causing greater losses. Captain Lin Zixiang led the gunboat Chongning to escort the convoy and appeared on the west side of Sweetwater Island. The Chongning covered a tugboat and 12 barges, and sailed all the way to Xingzi County. They were on the way when they received an attack on Xingzi County, and the whereabouts of the gunboat Xianning were unknown. Lin Zixiang received an order from Shangfeng to let the ship, including the transport ship, temporarily dock at Sweetwater Island.

In the afternoon, Lin Zixiang received another report from Shangfeng that the Xianning gunboat had escaped and was currently taking refuge on Sweetwater Island. "Captain, the Xianning shelled the defenders of Xingzi County, is it a mistake caused by unknown circumstances!" Subordinate analysis. Lin Zixiang held his chin with his hand and said, "The possibility of a mistaken hit is very high." At that time, the situation was critical, and it was normal to fire artillery on the shore. When we meet Captain Chen on Sweetwater Island, the truth will be revealed. Order the fleet to speed up and reach Sweetwaters Island before dark. Shangfeng misjudged, and Lin Zixiang also didn't doubt it, but they wouldn't have thought that fate was so tricky.

The command cabin of the gunboat Xianning temporarily became the headquarters of the special combat team, and at this time, Mu Shixiong and several detachment leaders were studying future countermeasures. Mu Shixiong said: "We captured the gunboat Xianning and occupied Sweet Water Island from the beginning. The commander of the corps called and demanded that the gunboat Xianning should not be easily discarded once it had been captured. Once the enemy comes to his senses, he will not rest on his laurels. First, the enemy will use aerial bombardment to destroy the gunboat. At present, the enemy air force has only about 10 bombers, and the rest are reconnaissance planes. In order to protect the captured warship, the corps commander asked us to go all out to do a good job of air defense and protect the battleship to the greatest extent. The Xianning had only one anti-aircraft gun and two rotating machine guns, so we had to use the Maxim heavy machine gun to form an anti-aircraft fire. ”

"Captain, how can we compose anti-aircraft firepower without a turntable?" Dabao asked. Mu Shixiong continued: "The corps commander came up with an idea in the telegram to have us pile up round sandbags on the fore and aft decks of the gunboat and place Maxine heavy machine guns in four directions, which is the only way at the moment. At the moment there are 4 heavy machine guns on the gunboat, we have captured 2 heavy machine guns at the Xingzi County pier, and 1 heavy machine gun at the Sweetwater Island pier, and now we are short of one heavy machine gun. I have sent a telegram to Captain Hu of the water guerrilla unit to bring all the four heavy machine guns and light machine guns from Panlong Village. “

Dabao said: "There are heavy machine guns in the front and rear to form anti-aircraft firepower, and there is an anti-aircraft gun and two rotating machine guns in the middle, we can fight!" "The corps commander sent a telegram to analyze in detail the performance of the enemy's bombers, and at present most of the enemy's bombers are old and old-fashioned aircraft, and their maneuverability is very poor, especially the enemy pilots dare not bomb at low altitudes, which creates conditions for us to protect our warships." "Yes, we are desperate to protect the warship." Everyone's confidence was immediately increased.

"It is reported that a fleet has been found on the lake on the north side of the island, and the situation is unknown." A subordinate reported urgently. When everyone heard this, they immediately rushed out of the cabin and came to the command platform. The podium is high and the view is very open. At this time, the sun had set, the sky was still bright, and the chaotic water of the lake reflected a unique light. "Immediately get ready for battle!" Mu Shixiong gave a decisive order, and then raised the binoculars to check. Dabao also raised his binoculars and looked at it: "Captain, it seems to be an enemy transport fleet, looking at their leisurely appearance, it seems that there is no abnormality in Sweetwater Island." ”

"It seems that our deception has worked, and the enemy transport fleet must be kept in the dark, and orders are not to be launched without my orders. In addition, I need his cooperation. After a while, Chen Han was invited out, "Haha, our luck is too good!" Captain Chen, look at your colleagues here, apparently they don't know anything. "You want to capture this transport fleet?" Chen Han was taken aback when he saw this scene. "Captain Chen, let's be honest, we used the ship's radio station to report to your superiors that the gunboat Xianning is in danger and is currently taking refuge on Saltwater Island."

Chen Han could hardly believe his ears, this plan was not only "bold" but also incredible. This Red Army special combat team is simply terrifying. Chen Han's mind was blank, and his body was swaying and he couldn't stand on his feet. Dabao took out a pistol and put it on Chen Han's waist. Chen Han immediately froze, "Captain Chen, do you need your cooperation, you are a smart person, you should know how to do it!" Chen Han nodded helplessly. As he spoke, the outline of the transport fleet became clear. "Captain Chen, take a look, the name of the gunboat escorted, the name of the captain." Chen Han took the binoculars and glanced at it and said, "It's the Chongning gunboat, the captain is called Lin Zixiang, and the tonnage of the battleship is the same as the Xianning!" ”

The enemy ships were getting closer and closer, and flag-whisperers appeared on the deck, and the other side's request for docking was naturally satisfied. The Chongning gunboat slowly approached the dock, captain Lin Zixiang stood on the deck and waved with a smile, and Chen Han stood on the dock with an embarrassed expression and barely smiled. As soon as Lin Zixiang and several officers stepped onto the dock, the special combat team members waiting on one side immediately rushed up the gangway to the deck of the gunboat Chongning. The speed with which they move is simply dizzying. The sailors on the deck were unknown and watched a large number of special operators rush onto the deck.

"Don't move, we're a Red Army special combat team!" Accompanied by the loud shouts of the team members who boarded the deck, several special combat team members pointed their guns at Lin Zixiang. Mu Shixiong stepped forward and said with a smile: "Captain Lin, I am the captain of the Red Army special combat team, and you are now my prisoner!" Lin Zixiang's eyes widened in surprise, looking at Chen Han in disbelief, Chen Han nodded and closed his eyes in frustration. A large number of team members came up from all around, including those wearing camouflage uniforms, and Lin Zixiang had to admit that he had indeed become a prisoner.

In Xiushui County, Ouyang Jianshou received a report from Mu Shixiong next to the radio and said: "Haha, what an unexpected gain, it's a stump, it's God's will." Comrades, there is great news from the special combat team. The enemy gunboat Chongning, covering a convoy of transport ships, landed at Sweetwater Island with its muzzle and was captured, including a tugboat, 12 barges, and a large number of military supplies. Ouyang Jian danced excitedly. The crowd cheered when they heard this, and everyone was wrapped up in excitement.

Su Yu said excitedly, "Commander, your tactics of crossing the sea have worked, and it seems that the enemy is still in the dark." "But the enemy will soon find out, and we must be prepared." Luo Ronghuan regained his composure. Ouyang Jian walked around on the ground, his brain thinking quickly. Everyone looked at it with good eyes, not knowing what Ouyang Jian was thinking. Soon, Ouyang Jian stopped moving, his eyes aimed at the map, and said, "Send a report to Mu Shixiong immediately, and continue to use deception to delay time ・・・・・・・." ”