To the west of the several islands abandoned by Guan Yun, five large ships suddenly appeared.

On a large ship in the middle, there is a flag embroidered with the word "Jiang". Dancing in the sea breeze.

On the deck, there were more than a dozen people standing. Among them was a sturdy general wearing gold armor with a solemn face and a strong physique. It was Jiang Qin, who was ordered to lead a thousand soldiers and horses and go out to sea in a sea ship captured from Liu Feng to find the remaining fifty large ships.

At this moment, in addition to Jiang Qin and the sailor sergeant on the deck, there was also a man with dark skin and an obscene face.

Jin Shu and others, who were captured by Jiang Qin, were very loyal, but there were also sailors who saw the wind and steered the rudder. This person's name is Li Er. He is the fastest sailor among the sailors of Jin Shu and his party.

Jiang Qin was ordered to go to sea to chase down the fifty sea ships, so naturally he had to have a guide. So this Li Er followed.

"Look, General. Those islands are where Guan Yun led fifty big ships to dock. Seeing that the distant islands were faintly visible, Li Er said excitedly.

Before leaving, Jiang Qin promised a lot of rewards. If he finds those fifty merchant ships, he will have the rest of his life.

"Hmm." Jiang Qin's expression remained unchanged, but he hummed lightly.

Since going to sea, Jiang Qin's mood has not been very good. Jiang Qin crisscrossed the Yangtze River and was very good at commanding the naval army.

But since he went to sea, Jiang Qin felt that it was not good. The sea was too windy and rough. Sometimes, the soldiers were unable to stand on their feet, and some of them became seasick as a result.

There were actually seasick people in the Jiangdong Navy Army, which shows how bad the situation is.

Although, according to Li Er's statement, among the remaining fifty sea ships, only sailors have no soldiers. However, Jiang Qin still felt uneasy, and hoped that he could return to Jiangdong as soon as possible by the Wancheng mission earlier.

Seeing Jiang Qin's pale expression, Li Er didn't dare to make a mistake. Just looked at the islands in the distance with excitement.

When he set out with the golden book, he saw with his own eyes fifty ships anchored, and there were people walking horses on the island.

However, when Jiang Qin's fleet approached and docked on a large island in the middle of these islands, Li Er's face turned pale.

Because there are no ships docked on the island at all.

On the deck, Jiang Qin glanced at the islands. I saw that there was an empty camp on the island, and there was not even a single figure. couldn't help but glance at Li Er.

Jiang Qin's gaze made Li Er's face even paler.

"General, please believe me. At the time of my visit, there were indeed fifty large ships docked here. With a pop, Li Er knelt on the deck and couldn't stop talking.

Jiang Qin ignored him, and instead ordered someone to release the springboard. I got off the ship and went to the island. Li Er saw that Jiang Qin did not punish him, and his heart was relieved. Hurriedly followed.

After arriving on the island, Jiang Qin wandered around.

Horse manure on the island, and traces of the camp. They all told Jiang Qin that this island was indeed inhabited not long ago.

But for some unknown reason, these people moved away.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Qin asked Li Erdao behind him, "Do you know what other big islands are nearby?" ”

According to Jiang Qin's analysis, the fifty ships may have realized that the situation was wrong and set sail. It was impossible to cross Jiangdong into Jiangxia.

There are only two roads left, the first is to leave for Liaodong. The second is that there are some big islands nearby, and there must be large islands with fresh water.

You can hide or stay temporarily.

Of course, Li Er attached great importance to Jiang Qin's problem, but he racked his brains for a moment, shook his head in embarrassment, and said, "No, I followed Guan Yun to Liaodong twice, and each time the fleet was stationed in this place and replenished. Other than that, there is nowhere else. ”

Jiang Qin frowned when he heard this, that is, he left to return to Liaodong. However, it is not possible to completely veto the possible surname of the nearby island.

Maybe the sailor didn't know. The specific direction is in the hands of the little official who leads the team, that is, Guan Yun.

I have to say that Jiang Qin's observation rate and analytical ability are good. actually guessed a ** not far from ten.

But guessing is a problem, figuring out a way is another.

If the fleet goes to Liaodong, there will be no way to chase it. If there is a big island, there is no way to chase it.

In the vast sea, looking for a few large islands is undoubtedly looking for a needle in a haystack.

It looks like we're going to go home empty-handed this time. Jiang Qin regretted that according to intelligence, about 1,600 war horses were trafficked on these 50 ships.

In gold, it's almost 20,000 gold. The geography of Jiangdong is too remote, and even gold can't buy such a good war horse.

Just when Jiang Qin regretted it and planned to return with his army. Suddenly, a soldier came to report: "General, dozens of large ships have been found in the East. The flag is unknown. ”

The soldier's expression was very excited, and everyone knew that he was here to take credit this time. The opponent had fifty large ships, but there were only sailors and no soldiers. Just get on board and scare it, and you're ready to take control of the boat.

Originally, a few empty islands were frustrating for the soldiers, but now dozens of large ships have been found outside. Of course, the soldier was excited.

Jiang Qin was also overjoyed, but then his face changed. He asked, "Oriental?" Is it coming this way? ”

"Yes." The soldier wondered why Jiang Qin had changed color, but he was still slightly excited.

"General, it must be a merchant ship." Li Er next to him was also a joy and said.

Jiang Qin didn't speak, nor was he happy, but showed a thoughtful look.

Regarding Liu Feng's sixty sea vessels, Jiang Qin's information is very complete. This was not just obtained from Li Er's mouth, Jiang Qin also sent people to detain and interrogate the sailors separately.

Intelligence from the mouths of dozens of sailors.

These sixty sea vessels were organized from a few months ago. Starting from Jiangxia, it has traveled back and forth to Liaodong twice. There were twenty crew members on board.

Among them were helmsmen, sailors. grooms who take care of the horses, and so on.

There are no soldiers.

According to this equipment, when you know that the situation is not right. It was supposed to be an escape. And judging from the situation of these islands, the other party also fled.

But why go and come back? Knowing that there is an enemy ahead, he goes and returns. That means that the other party has something to rely on.

This conclusion was reached, coupled with Jiang Qin's speculation that there might be a large island in the sea.

Jiang Qin's complexion naturally changed greatly, and Liu Feng may have lurked a large number of troops on this sea.

This may seem absurd, but it's not impossible. As long as the island is big enough and there is fresh water. It is enough to supply a large amount of food at a time.

Grain can be stored for two or three years.

Jiang Qin guessed that there might be no less than 3,000 people on the other side. And the other party should also be a real navy that really crisscrosses the sea, not the Yangtze River navy that they temporarily enter the sea.

Three thousand to one thousand, Jiang Qin felt bottomless.

"Ordered to lift anchor and return to Koto." Jiang Qin ordered loudly, and immediately set off to rush to the big ship.

"General, the caravan is in front of you, why do you want to return to Jiangdong?" Seeing that Jiang Qin actually retreated, Li Er couldn't help but be anxious and asked.

"You recommended yourself as a guide, but you don't know anything about Jiang Xiajun's situation, what use do you want?" Jiang Qin was impatient in his heart, and when he heard this, he pulled out the Yangtze River from his waist and slashed at Li Er.

"Ahh Jiang Qin's arm strength was fierce, and he killed with hatred. The long sword almost cut Li Er into two sections. Li Er only came in a hurry and let out a miserable scream.

In an incredulous gaze, he fell to the ground and died.

Why? Why didn't the general attack the caravan, but kill me? This was the last doubt in Li Er's heart.

After killing Li Er, Jiang Qin returned the sword to the sheath. Without hesitation, he boarded the sea ship. Ordered: "Set sail." ”

Immediately, Jiang Qin turned to look to the east. I saw dozens of big ships approaching quickly, wearing several flags, among which the word "Fang" was handsome, and it was fierce.

When Jiang Qin's fleet turned around and headed south, the two teams were already less than a hundred meters.

"Yang Fan, speed up." Jiang Qin's heart sank and he said loudly.

There were twenty ships pursuing Jiang Qin, and like the ships that Jiang Qin was currently riding, they were all caravan ships. Those sixty sea ships were obtained from Gongsun Kang, which were originally warships, and they were used for war this time, so they did not seem abrupt.

Among them, on the deck of the sea ship with the handsome flag of the word "Fang", Fang Dao was wearing a silver armor and a sword hanging from his waist, standing proudly.

Look at the five warships that are fleeing in the distance. Fang Daomian sneered, originally looking for five warships on this vast sea was tantamount to looking for a needle in a haystack.

But knowing in advance that these five warships would appear on these islands gave Fang Dao a chance.

Moreover, God is also helping him to farm rice. The timing was so ripe and so accurate.

If only Jiang Qin had arrived one step earlier, or one step late. It is possible to make this interception and return home.

At this moment, twenty warships were chasing Jiang Qin's warship. But the ships of the two sides are exactly the same, and the speed is naturally the same. For a while, Fang Daojun couldn't catch up.

But Fang Dao didn't care, it was just more than a hundred meters, and sooner or later he would catch up.

Because Fang Dao knows that the sea is different from the Yangtze River, and compared with the sea, the Yangtze River is just a small ditch. The wind and waves are very strong, and when you get up, you will be more sleepy.

Although the ship is the same shape, the navy that crosses the sea is the same as the sailor on the Yangtze River. It's different.

Moreover, Fang Dao is not a unilateral pursuit.

This time Fang Dao was divided into two routes, and ten warships had already been divided before, almost five miles to the west, waiting for Jiang Qin to crash into it himself.

What Fang Dao relied on, Jiang Qin also knew. As soon as he came out of the sea, he knew that above this sea, his naval army really couldn't do it.

So, although they still have a gap of a hundred meters at the moment. But Jiang Qin's heart kept sinking. Because he can feel it from subtle sensations.

Fang Dao's fleet was slowly approaching them.

This is the sea, the vast sea. It's not the Yangtze River, and there's no place to escape by abandoning the boat.

At this moment, Jiang Qin's face was full of despair. A man entrenched in the waters of Jiangdong and almost standing at the apex of the inland naval army in this era.

In the vast sea, in the face of the pursuit of twenty sea ships, I had to despair, I could only despair.

(To be continued)