Chapter 844: Exploding the New Era (Part 1)
Putting aside those miscellaneous thoughts, Su Dingfang suddenly felt relieved and turned his attention to the upcoming naval battle.
"Why didn't the chief steward allow Hussein to board the ship?" Su Dingfang was puzzled by this.
It is said that this trip to the sea to eliminate pirates was nominally entrusted by Hussein. After all, he received generous rewards and even ocean charts that were as valuable as treasures! However, when the army went to sea, they left their employer on a cargo ship and followed the fleet. They could only capture the pirates in the navy
He could not be allowed to go ashore until he reached the den to search and rescue his nephew and clan members. This was a bit disrespectful.
Fang Jun sat on the chair in the cabin, poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and said: "Because in this battle we will be experimenting with the latest weapons, and we have to constantly test the effects according to the situation on the battlefield. , we can’t let those barbarians know our secrets.”
Su Dingfang suddenly said: "Artillery? Please forgive me for my shallow knowledge. Can the artillery really become a weapon in naval warfare as the chief manager said?"
For these days, Su Dingfang has been leading the navy to practice in batches at sea. Although he knew that Fang Jun had created a new type of firearm called "artillery" in the manufacturing bureau, he was confused about what it was.
Fang Jun said proudly: "It's more than just a naval battle? With this thing, future wars will completely change their shape. Even an unparalleled military genius like Wei Gong will have to change his past strategies and tactics in his military books!" ”
Although there is only one word difference between cold weapons and hot weapons, in terms of the form of war, it is an earth-shaking change! In the age of cold weapons, even if the cavalry and infantry were the most disparate in strength, the mortality rate was only about 20%. If 20% of the army is killed, the number of wounded will often reach four cities or more. Even the most elite troops will collapse in the face of such a casualty rate!
Phrases such as "the whole army was wiped out" that appear frequently in history books are either deliberately exaggerated to highlight their achievements, or they are dead, injured and captured, and the entire army's organization has completely disappeared.
It is almost impossible to completely annihilate an army.
Of course, killing hundreds of thousands of prisoners at once like Bai Qi does not count...
But in the era of hot weapons, nothing is impossible!
What does hundreds of thousands of casualties in a battle count?
How many times has an army of tens of thousands been wiped out?
The day thermal weapons appear, human life will become just a cold number...
Naval battles in the Cold Weapon Age were nothing more than covering up with bows and arrows, close collision, and then taking sides. But what about the era of hot weapons? After a distant cannon blast, a warship immediately fell silent, and all the soldiers on board were buried in the belly of the fish.
The scale of the war has no upper limit.
No matter how strong a battleship is, it cannot resist a few small torpedoes...
Su Dingfang was so shocked by Fang Jun's words that his eyes almost popped out of his head. He wanted to refute, so he opened his mouth. After all, he was concerned about his face and did not say any unpleasant words.
Duke Wei Li Jing was not only Su Dingfang's commander, nor his teacher, but also the military god he admired most in his life!
Li Jingzhi's military use has already reached a state of perfection. Victory with less is simply a matter of course. Surprise, magic weapons descending from the sky, and annihilation of the enemy invisibly are the most basic pursuits!
And who is Fang Jun?
In addition to being good at making money, this guy knows nothing about fighting!
Su Dingfang dared to say without pride that if he and Fang Jun were given the same troops to fight on the battlefield, he could absolutely torture this playboy to death!
How dare you talk about Duke Wei's military skills?
Su Dingfang rolled his eyes and decided to ignore Fang Jun's arrogance, pretending that he had just heard a joke that was really not funny...
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Fire Cay Island is considered to be among the best among the Hai Zhongzhou Islands. This island occupies a very large area, with mountains, rivers, ports and fresh water, and naturally has a large population.
And the name "Green Skin Jiao" is even more famous among the bandits in the East China Sea!
Fire Cay Island is peaceful and quiet in the early morning.
The sea breeze blew the waves, making a rustling sound. The sun rose in the east, and the golden light still shone on the sea surface, as if thousands of golden snakes were twisting and squirming. Gentle waves licked the bottoms of ships in the harbor, causing them to rock slightly.
When a huge fleet appeared on the horizon, a harsh horn sounded in the harbor, shattering the tranquility.
Countless muscular men with disheveled clothes and even bare feet ran out of the houses on the island and flocked to the warships in the harbor. The pedals were set up on the trestle, and the pirates jumped aboard with great agility.
Looking for weapons, hanging sails, and hauling up anchors, countless warships slowly turned around and sailed out of the harbor like a school of fish, rushing towards the imperial navy that came to attack from afar.
The pirates on the deck drew their swords, held their spears, and loaded their crossbows. Hammers with iron chains were hung on the racket poles on both sides of the ship. The bow of the ship was bared with teeth and claws, and everyone was sharp with swords and guns. They were all heroes who had been fighting at sea for many years.
The navy fleet charged towards the distance with murderous intent.
"Green-skinned Jiao" Jiao Shixun looked at such a lineup and was filled with pride and ambition! Apart from Zhang Tiecheng's fleet, the largest pirate group in the East China Sea, who else is Jiao Shixun's opponent?
Imperial navy?
Haha...
Jiao Shixun had a proud smile on his lips, standing proudly on the bow of the boat, his heart full of disdain. No matter how heroic Fang Jun is, it is impossible to form an invincible navy in this short period of time.
The navy is different from the infantry, but slightly similar to the cavalry, that is, the quality requirements for the soldiers themselves are too high! An excellent fisherman can sail his own boat to the sea, but it definitely does not mean that he can become an excellent sailor!
Could it be that Fang Jun regards himself as a little shrimp like Gai Dahai who makes small fuss?
Then let me show you what it is like to be a pirate who roams the oceans without restraint!
????Countless warships raced forward on the sea. The minions on the pirate ship were as courageous as their bandit leader Jiao Shixun, and were not worried at all about the upcoming battle. In their view, fighting against the imperial navy did not require much effort at all. On their side were strong men who roamed the sea killing and looting almost every day, while on the navy's side were improvised soldiers. Once the two sides What's the difference between a fleet of ships engaging in battle and catching a chicken in your own backyard, killing it and eating its meat?
The only thing that makes the pirates a little depressed is that the imperial navy does not carry a large amount of money and goods, nor does it have young ladies. Even if they kill all the navy, they will not be able to rob them. It is impossible to allocate one ship to the minions.
No motivation...
The two fleets were heading towards each other like arrows, getting closer and closer.
Jiao Shixun's ship was at the forefront. He had excellent eyesight. He looked at the four warships headed by the opponent from a distance and looked a little strange.
The sails were very big and white, and they swelled with the wind, but the hull was narrow and slender. Jiao Shixun was beating a drum in his heart - these ships were really going too fast!
The slender hull cut through the waves on the sea, and it really flew like an arrow from the string. Its speed was no less than that of a galloping horse on land!
However, Jiao Shixun was only shocked by the speed of the opponent's ships, but he was full of confidence in the battle that was about to begin.
His warship has four masts and eight oars on each side. The soldiers rocked the oars and the sails caught the wind, making it extremely fast. Moreover, the hull of the ship is powerful, heavy, and durable. It can shoot arrows from a distance, hit at angles and slap with sticks at close range. Then it engages the enemy in a broadside battle. Facing a group of improvised civilians, the gangsters under his command are naturally struck with a blow. That is to say, there is no victory.
Is this Fang Jun stupid?
Do you really think that you are Gai Dahai's unworthy commodity and want to win another big victory?
How naive...
The two fleets approached quickly.
Jiao Shixun ordered the flag bearers on the ship to raise the flag, and the minions on each ship were ready.
The war is about to break out!
However, the next moment, an incredible scene appeared in front of Jiao Shixun.
I saw the four fastest boats among the navy suddenly drawing an arc on the sea, and the white water at the stern of the boats showed a semicircular trajectory, with their sides facing towards me.
Then, a dull thunder exploded in his ears.
The fires on the four enemy ships disappeared briefly, followed by puffs of black smoke.
Jiao Shixun couldn't believe it. The enemy ship was on fire? (End of chapter)