Chapter 173: The Great War Begins
Sun Quan sent Gan Ning as the vanguard, and first tried the strength of the Huaguo Naval Army.
Why send Gan Ning, because this product is born as a water thief and has a considerable understanding of water warfare.
Similarly, Gan Ning has just been cast in Soochow not long ago. It was when Sun Quan was fighting Jingzhou that Gan Ning threw over.
Although Gan Ning and Sun Quan made great achievements in history, but now that history has changed, Gan Ning has not made any achievements, and Sun Quan just wants Gan Ning to make the first contribution.
I also have to say that Huang Zu is too narrow-minded. If it weren't for Gan Ning shooting Ling Cao for him after the break, Huang Zu would have died long ago. But as a result, figures such as Huang Zhong and Gan Ning have been suppressed by them.
Originally, whether Jingzhou was a literati or a military general, there were quite a lot of talents.
It's a pity that Liu Biao doesn't know how to use it, which led to the great country being divided by Liu Bei and Sun Quan in vain.
As a pioneer for the first time, the pressure on Gan Ning is enormous.
There's no way, he's facing a sea ship.
Looking at the steel giant ships of Huaguo, and then looking at the wooden building ships in Jiangdong, Gan Ning directly wanted to retreat.
Jiangdong's have to erect a mast and pull canvas, while those in Huaguo don't need it at all.
Although Jiangdong also has a steam engine ship, its technical maturity is not at the same level at all.
But there is no way, knowing that he is weak, he has to bite the bullet.
Similarly, the Chinese generals did not take it lightly.
Because Lu Bu often taught them that even if it was a lion and a rabbit, they had to use all their strength.
Don't look down on anyone, no matter how weak the opponent is, as long as he doesn't give up his weapons and surrender, he will fight.
Who said that millet plus rifles can't beat aircraft artillery, there are countless historical experiences of winning more with less and defeating the strong with the weak, Lu Bu will never allow his subordinates to make big mistakes.
Therefore, whoever dares to be arrogant and lead to defeat, then wait for punishment.
Although Pang Tong was sitting in the imperial city, the battlefield information of all parties was transmitted to the headquarters first as soon as possible.
This is the real control of the overall situation.
Pang Tong continued to deduce on the sand table, and then issued an order to let Guan Cheng lead the troops into battle.
After all, it is the first battle, there is no room for defeat, and it is better to fight as beautifully as possible.
Then, the one who is most familiar with naval warfare is naturally in charge.
Even if it was a thousand miles of communication, it was transmitted to Guan Cheng in minutes.
Guan Cheng immediately led ten naval ships to battle, the navy, 10,000 people.
Yes, each sea ship carries a thousand navies, two hundred people are responsible for the various operations of the warship, and eight hundred navies are responsible for operations.
A steel giant ship more than 100 meters long crossed the Yangtze River, overwhelming the Eastern Wu soldiers.
Because the other party's ship is too big.
"General, the warship of the Chinese Kingdom is coming!" The Soochow soldiers immediately reported it.
Gan Ning's cheeks twitched, Lao Tzu didn't see it, I need you to say it.
Although Soochow does not have a telescope, the weather is so good, and the other party's ship is so big, how can it not be seen.
Seeing that the warships of the Chinese State were getting closer and closer, Gan Ning had to issue a military order, that is, the whole army was pressed and the Chinese soldiers were tough.
There is no way, there is an airship in the sky, and any conspiracy cannot be hidden.
Therefore, there is no other way but to be tough.
And the Chinese army has few soldiers, and the Eastern Wu soldiers have many soldiers, which is also suitable for fighting more and less.
Even if the weapon can't match you, but the strength of the people is great, then it will crush you to death.
With Gan Ning's order, the 30,000 vanguard sailors led by Gan Ning pounced on the whole army.
As a result, the entire Yangtze River was filled with all kinds of warships, and Yagen didn't want to move again.
There is no way, even if this section of the Yangtze River is wider, but with so many large warships moving at the same time, where is there any space.
So, this can only be tough.
Although the warships of the Chinese country are made of steel, they still cannot be rammed hard when they get old. If you break any of the instruments on the warship, it's a big problem.
So, it was all a salvo of artillery and a catapult.
The catapult was thrown, of course, by an incendiary bomb. Cannons, naturally, turned it upside down.
Even if it is compared to the number of cannons, Jiangdong is definitely not comparable to Huaguo.
You have been developing for so many years, how can you compare.
So, as soon as the war began, it was completely a burst of artillery fire, and all kinds of splashes were brilliant.
No way, the copper cannon has a low hit rate, and it is difficult to accurately hit the target unless it is a covering strike.
Even if these new warships adopt gun rifling technology, they only have a relative increase in accuracy and range.
But it was enough to have this advantage, and one after another Soochow warships were beaten to the point of leakage.
On the other hand, the Chinese warship has been almost undamaged so far.
Soon, in the first ten minutes of the game, the battle losses of all parties were reported to Gan Ning.
The Soochow Navy had already lost three warships and lost thousands of men.
As for the Chinese navy, only two cannons fell on the opponent's warship, killing and wounding a small number of people.
In the face of such a record, Gan Ning's palms were broken.
How else is this going to be fought!
Gan Ning has been observing the battle situation, and finally issued an order: "The whole army continues to press, board the enemy ship and fight the opponent in close quarters!" ”
Yes, Gan Ning was red-eyed and fought each other remotely, and he could see that he was not an opponent at all.
Then, in close combat, with the advantage of more people, finally crush the Chinese navy.
Again, the Chinese navy was damaged. The opponent also has cannons and long-range bows and arrows, which can also give you a little damage in the counterattack.
Seeing that the other party was approaching in a big way, Guan Cheng hurriedly ordered all incendiary bombs to be thrown.
Today's incendiary bombs have been improved to contain a small amount of gunpowder in the canister, which can ignite the fuse and then throw.
In this way, there is no longer a need to ignite with rockets.
Moreover, even if the gasoline falls into the water, it will float on the water, and as long as it is dense enough, it can still be burned.
As soon as the incendiary bomb came out, it once again burned the Dongwu Navy to cry and cry for his mother.
The entire Yangtze River was engulfed in flames.
War is indescribably cruel.
But Hua Guobing can't be soft, once he is soft, he will sacrifice himself.
Similarly, the Soochow Navy was also dropping incendiary bombs.
If there is no gasoline, it is replaced with high-grade alcohol and other flammable fuels.
The rocket was ignited again, which also set the Chinese warship on fire.
However.
"Quick, open the fire hose!"
The generals of all ships reacted immediately and commanded everyone to put out the fire.
Just kidding, how could Lu Bu not consider this protective measure.
The principle of the water pump could not be simpler, and whether it is a diesel engine or electric energy, it is easy.
With rubber and plastic, it is extremely easy to make water pipes.
As soon as the fire system was turned on, a group of soldiers carried water cannons to extinguish the fire.
Chinese warships have a drainage system, and there is no need to worry about water accumulation in the ship.
As for these sources of fire water, it is not simple, it is to pump water directly from the river.
In the blink of an eye, the warship on fire was extinguished.
Seeing such a scene, all the Soochow naval forces were dumbfounded.
They finally caught fire to the Huaguo warship, which was extinguished in a few minutes, how can this be played.
On the other hand, they themselves are now in flames all over the river, and they are literally bathed in fire.
Similarly, the warships of Soochow could not stop the artillery bombardment at all.
After this distance was close, the people were accurate with one shot, and the Dongwu warship was in pain.
The current Soochow Navy is completely miserable.
Faced with such a tragic scene, Gan Ning was so angry that he beat his chest.
But Gan Ning knew that there was no way back for him.
Because he can't escape the pursuit of the Chinese Navy at all, since he can't escape, let's destroy it.
What's more, after suffering such a defeat, even if he returns to Eastern Wu, I am afraid that he will be beheaded by Sun Quan.
So.
Gan Ning yelled at the crown: "The whole army listens to the order, the whole army crashes into the Huaguo warship, and drags them to hell together!" ”
(End of chapter)