Shi Lang, who boarded Penghu Island, endured the pain and led Yao Qisheng, Wu Ying and others to inspect the newly established camp in the rain, and when he returned to the Xingyuan tent, the sky was already clear. At this time, the wind and rain stopped, the waning moon shone obliquely, the waves were not very noisy, and the island after the war lay quietly on the sea, adding a bit of sadness.

"Liu Guoxuan suffered a lot of losses this time, so he could only flee to Luermen." Shi Lang drank a cup of hot tea, his spirits improved, and he said to Yao Qisheng and Wu Ying, who were sitting on the side of the desk and pondering: "Today, our ship sank ten, the enemy ship sank forty-five, and many others were injured. Liu Guoxuan no longer has the strength to fight a naval battle. But there are a lot of reefs around Luermen, and it is difficult to land, and it seems that there is still a fierce battle! ”

Wu Ying smiled while holding the tea bowl and said, "Don't be anxious about the military gate, I am willing to go to Luermen to rush to the beach for the forward!" "You can't fight right now." Yao Qisheng's eyes were red from the seawater, and he looked very tired, and he interjected and said: "Since ancient times, 10,000 people have been killed, and 3,000 have been self-inflicted. Although the morale of our army is high, it is also very tired. Although it is only a day's water journey from here to Luermen, the weather is unpredictable, and food and fresh water must be replenished. Wu Ying said with a smile: "When Liu Guoxuan was defeated, Lord Li had already transported the grain superintendent onto the ship, and it would be delivered about tomorrow." ”

"Li Jinqing has worked a lot hard this time!" Shi Lang sighed, "As soon as he came, I made him unable to get off the stage, and now I regret it." Yao Qisheng Gege smiled and said, "Brother Shi doesn't have to worry about this matter, his fame and career are all on you, how can he take care of you?" I'm afraid that he will suspect me of instigating it, and I will follow you this time, and I also have the intention of avoiding trouble! ”

This is said very deeply, Yao Qisheng followed Shi Lang to the sea in order to avoid "meritorious people" and was willing to be a "meritorious dog". "Meritorious dogs" make meritorious contributions in the front, and "meritorious people" are rewarded in the rear. If a meritorious person is a meritorious dog, then even a "meritorious person" will not become a "meritorious person"! The word "avoiding disaster" is really apt. Wu Ying didn't understand, but Shi Lang's heart was bright, and he smiled and said: "It's really a Wenxin Zhouna-I understand what you mean, so I'm relieved." The supplies are here, the wounded soldiers will be transported back to Fuzhou, let Lan Li and them go back first! ”

"Military Gate!"

Lan Li didn't know when he had already broken in. Because of the loss of blood, his face was pale and blue, and because of the cloth wrapped around his belly, he was puffed up, but his spirit still seemed to be quite vigorous. Lan Li shouted, and Shi Li said, "I don't have the skill of size yet, why do you want to send me back?" ”

The three of them were stunned, Shi Lang hurriedly asked Lan Li to sit down, pressed his shoulder and said, "Good brother, why are you here?" - Didn't you just tell you to lie down? - Who says you don't have credit? If you hadn't fought to the death in front, my flagship would have to engage the enemy in white-knuckle combat! You've killed so many enemies and captured their vanguard ships, that's the first thing! Brother Lanli, you are so seriously injured, even the iron man has to weld it! Wu Ying also smiled: "Lao Lan, don't be so arrogant. Do you have the credit for it, I also want to get a red top to wear? ”

"I was born with a big job, I haven't eaten a full meal since I was a child, and I am so angry with the foreman! Originally, I was in the Forbidden City to repair the Taihe Palace, and the emperor promoted me out, not because I had any literary talent or was smarter than others, but because I had the strength to do it, and it would be a pity not to serve the country. Now that I'm going back like this, I'm ashamed to die! Thinking back to the past of the Taihe Palace, Lan Li's eyes couldn't help but turn red, "...... How do you tell the emperor? Say I lost my ship and hid on the enemy's ship? said that I competed with my younger brother, and my younger brother sacrificed his life to save me, but I didn't even take revenge, and went back to escape? Say that I have killed a lot of thieves, but all my brothers have been killed in battle, so let me go alone to receive the reward? ……”

Shi Lang saw that this thick man was moved by his true feelings, and he was so moved that he stood up. After a long time, Fang sighed: "Your Emperor mentioned it to me. I know that you have been deeply grateful, and at this moment you feel that you owe someone else's love and righteousness - but I see your injury, and you can't use it! "Speaking of injuries, don't you ...... too," Lan Li choked up, "Since the military gate knows that I am deeply gracious, it is time for me to see the Lord Banzai and have something to say!"

And so it was settled. Two days later, 250 warships replenished their firewood, grain, rice, and fresh water, and anchored until they reached Luermen. Luermen is a large island in the southern part of the Penghu Islands, which is the key point to the port of Beimen in Taiwan, where Liu Guoxuan set up a second line of defense to ensure the mainland of Taiwan. After several years of operation, the island has been camped and entrenched, the deer is elevated, and the reefs around the island are dense, and the end is dangerous. Shi Lang's fleet anchored and camped half a mile away from the port of Luermen, and tried every possible means to lure Liu Guoxuan into battle, but Liu Guoxuan just stayed on the shore and shot at the sea with firebombs and rockets, and the remaining 100 or so ships were nested in the bay and refused to come out. Shi Lang also felt poor for a while.

On the third day, the wind really rose, and the huge waves that rolled up more than a foot high hit the water village, and the veterans for many years were seasick, and some of the boats were hit through the water tank by artillery fire, and the situation became tense.

"It can't go on like this!" Shi Lang stood on the deck, observing the situation of the defenders of Luermen, and said decisively, "The wind is so strong, it can't be stopped for a day or two, and the enemy must be broken today and tomorrow!" ”

Yao Qisheng's face turned pale from vomiting, but he still barely held on, and said: "If the tide does not rise in Luermen, the boat will not be able to rely on it!" You'll have to try to lure them out of the boat. …… It's done! Chen Python took a step and said loudly: "Military gate, mark the wish to lure the enemy!" Shi Lang gritted his teeth and thought for a long time, and said: "From now on, until I come back, the whole army will be commanded by Yao Qisheng!" ”

Everyone was taken aback, and Yao Qisheng said: "You are the boss, how can you do it, you want to go to me!" ”

"How do you do that? They and I are acquaintances, and we have been gritting our teeth for years. Shi Lang smiled, "I personally took the flagship to feign a beach, and I will definitely be able to lure him into battle!" Yao Qisheng even forgot about seasickness, and hurriedly said: "What about running aground?" Shi Lang said: "If we don't run aground, we can occupy a foothold ashore, Liu Guoxuan doesn't dare to ignore it - if it runs aground, Liu Guoxuan will send a ship to besiege our ship." Then you can cut off his back road, and he will have to surrender all the way! ”

"Do you have to go?" Yao Qisheng's voice trembled slightly.

Shi Lang nodded and did not speak.

"Dashuai!" Wu Ying and Chen Python knelt down on one knee at the same time. "There's no need to touch the hearts of children here!" Shi Lang reprimanded sharply, "You get off the sampan and go to the rear ship!" If my ship sinks or runs aground, you will immediately raise your flag and command! Seeing the three of them get off the sampan with tears in their eyes, Shi Lang drew his sword in his hand and shouted: "The flagship and the Chinese frigate pulled anchor and attacked the Luermen beachhead!" By this time, the sound of the cannon covering behind him had already sounded.

Sure enough, when approaching the beachhead for more than 30 zhang, Shi Lang's ship was really stranded on the beach, and the ten beach-guarding cannons on the fort came over with musket shotguns and shotguns, but they were quickly pressed down by Wu Ying's artillery. After a while, he listened to the sound of drums like a torrential rain on the shore, and more than 90 warships rushed out of the harbor and outflanked Shi Lang without hesitation. Another 150 ships turned around and rushed towards the harbor. In an instant, in all directions, the sea, sky, clouds and water were filled with the flames of war.

It was truly an unprecedented naval battle. The total number of sailors invested by the two sides amounted to more than 40,000, and more than 500 ships, some rushing, some blocking, and going back and forth, and the sound of killing covered the sound of the waves, and more than 70 warships caught fire and crackled on the sea, and from time to time some ships sank. The boats on fire were huddled together, and the sailors of both sides jumped into the sea one after another, fighting in the water, and blood stained a large area of the water. It was not until dusk that the Qing army occupied the port of Luermen and captured the fort, only the beachhead was still in the hands of the Zheng family.

Liu Guoxuan, who was fooled, saw that there was no way to retreat, so he ordered the remaining thirty or so ships to gather, relying on the familiarity of the water, while maneuvering with Lan Li, and forcing Shi Lang. Lan Li was eager to save people, and led the fleet to chase and fight, but he was not afraid to be led to the shallow water, and the twenty ships ran aground fifteen in the blink of an eye, and the remaining few hurriedly escaped, and were already overturned in the sea by Liu Guoxuan's cannons. Liu Guoxuan laughed with his sword, and said to the left and right: "Although defeated, capturing Shi Lang alive is also a success!" He pointed at Lan Li and shouted, "The surname is Lan, it's ridiculous that you are a martial artist buried here!" Luermen has only risen once in decades, and you can't save your boss even if you are reborn. You and Shi Lang can survive tonight, but you can't get through tomorrow's ghost gate! As he spoke, he ordered, "Tie up the village on the water, capture Shi Lang alive tomorrow, and return to Taiwan to fight again!" ”

The first thing Yao Qisheng did when he went ashore was to take Wu Ying to the fort, the beachhead below was still in the hands of Zheng's army, and a little farther away from the sea, Shi Lang and Lan Li's ships were stranded. The guns on the forts were all fixed, and they were designed to hit ships on the sea, but they could not be used to suppress the fire on the beach, so Wu Ying ordered the soldiers to raise the back of the guns and close the range to the beach. went ashore, Yao Qisheng's seasickness was cured. He held the binoculars, looked at the sea for a long time, paced to Wu Ying, his lips moved, and he called softly: "General Wu Bing." ”

"Junmen," Wu Ying said busily, "What are the instructions?" ”

"I can't tell you about the instructions." Yao Qisheng said, "I asked just now, and said that the tide never rises here, I don't know if it's true or not?" ”

Wu Ying pondered for a moment and said: "Before going to the sea, Shi Junmen said that it was difficult to fight here, and Luermen has not had a high tide for more than 20 years, and said that if it can meet the high tide, the big ship can go straight to the beachhead." Alas, I'm afraid it's hard to count on! ”

Yao Qisheng took a step forward, frowned and looked at the sea, turned around and said, "Wu Ying, this cannon can only be half cushioned, keep half of it......" "Why?" Wu Ying looked at Yao Qisheng in surprise, and then at Shi Lang's ship within range, and suddenly understood what Yao Qisheng meant, couldn't help but shudder, took a step back, and asked in horror: "Are you ......" Yao Qisheng nodded gloomily and said: "Those five gates, keep them for ...... Shi Junmen...... Martyrdom. ”

Wu Ying's face became completely bloodless, and suddenly turned red again, and he took a step back with his sword, and shouted, "You...... Don't you dare! Yao Qisheng looked at no one on the left and right, and said with a wry smile: "Do you think I am willing?" Or do you want me to take credit? Tell you a word, if it really ...... In that case, I'll take the medicine and die immediately! What kind of friendship do I have with Shi Lang, you still don't understand? ”

"So, then why?" Wu Ying was shocked by Yao Qisheng's gaze, and immediately stomped his feet, squatted on the ground with his head in his hands, and cried bitterly, "No! No, no! I can't......"

Yao Qisheng's face was frighteningly pale, and he took a step closer and said, "This is the emperor's secret edict......"

"Huh?" Wu Ying raised his head sharply and stared at Yao Qisheng.

"If Shi Lang has any different moves," Yao Qisheng said, "I have to deal with the camera, the national society is the most important, and Shi Lang is the ...... Light! He looked uneasily at the darkening sea, and said slowly, "Of course, this cannot be done unless absolutely necessary. But after all, Lao Shi came from there, and if he was lowered or caught, Taiwan would have the capital to bargain...... After years of preparation and a bloody battle, what can the court hold? ……”

Wu Ying raised his head, looked at the sea with teary eyes, and walked hesitantly towards the gun position......

"Come back!" Yao Qisheng suddenly shouted, and explained word by word, "Just say that he was guarding Shi Junmen and shelling Liu Guoxuan!" - The military aircraft is not secret, and the disaster is full of disasters, you have to understand! ”

It's dark. There was silence on the sea, only the rhythmic "whoosh" sound of the waves that had been going on for thousands of years in Luermen, as if ignoring the rise and fall of the world, joys and sorrows.

Shi Lang also had three sailors alive on board. The corpses of the dead were stacked on the other side of the ship, and the inky black sea below was boundless, and only a faint corpse could be seen floating in the sparkling light.

"It's finally over." Shi Lang smiled bitterly. Not far from the opposite side is Liu Guoxuan's fleet, and it seems that tomorrow is a must-win. Liu Guoxuan is Zheng Chenggong's confidant, and he is also the one who killed his father, and he will never let go of himself easily. Shi Lang pondered, paced two steps on the stranded ship, and really wanted to jump down here for a hundred! After thinking for a while, Shi Lang called the three sailors and said with a smile: "It seems that this is the place where we return to heaven, but it's a pity that I don't take much care of you on weekdays......"

The three sailors were not very old, and they couldn't see their faces clearly, except for the faint twinkle of six bright eyes. After a long time, an older man smiled and said in a Hokkien dialect: "My lord, you can afford to die, what can't we do?" I've cut down six of him today, fuck it, it's already enough! What to regret! Shi Lang sat with his knees crossed, looked up at the stars, and said, "We are loyal!" According to my estimates, there is a tide in Luermen this year, I don't know if I can meet it, if I can get out of this big difficulty, I Shi Lang will definitely lift you up - I'm afraid it may not be so coincidental! ”

All four were silent. Luermen has risen once since the first year of Kangxi, and it has been more than 20 years, how can people expect it?

But it was incredibly clever. The god of creation actually patronized. In the early morning of the second day, the tide rose, and it rose in a misty fog. The tide more than a foot high was surging, sending out the galloping and roaring sound of thousands of troops and horses, roaring, shaking the mountains and rushing from far and near. The first row of tides caused Shi Lang's ship to shake violently.

"Oh my God, tide!" Shi Lang was startled at first, the fog had already made him happy, and the tide came again! In a daze, another tide came, lifting the ship up, and it was able to leave the beach and whirl freely in the sea. Shi Lang was like a sleepwalker, softening his legs along the ship, and suddenly burst out with a piercing wild laugh: "Tide!" It's really trendy...... Hahahaha! It took him a long time to come back to his senses, he looked up at the vast sky reverently, and murmured, "The Son of Heaven is blessed, and the ancestors are blessed!" Shi Langdang played long live today, sealed the sea god, reshaped the golden body, and rebuilt the temple! As he spoke, Chen Python's fleet had already sailed over to respond, and Lan Li's surprise scream came from not far away.

Liu Guoxuan did not give any more orders to attack. He stared at the turbulent waves like a lightning strike, an idiot, and it took a long time for him to let out a dry howl that seemed to cry and laugh, and knelt on the deck with weak legs, panting and saying with great difficulty: "The first king started a business, and led the ship to Taiwan to level the red hair, and the tide rose in Luermen...... Decades later, Shi Lang came to attack, and the tide rose again. This is...... It's providence, it's providence! After that, he got up slowly, looked back at the Chinese army escort and said with a smile, "You led the ship back to Taiwan, and said that Liu Guoxuan had something to say: Shi Lang Ruo is willing to ignore the previous enemy, not to damage the temple, not to kill the ministers, not to plunder the people...... he choked up, "That...... Then ...... Let's drop! After saying that, he pulled suddenly...... The tall body fell into the frenzy, and a great wave came, which was swept away.