Cutting over the end of the Ming Dynasty: a dog-leg knife at the beginning

Chapter 1065 The Pirate Comes Blowing the Flute 2
While speaking, the pirate fleet had dispersed, spread out in a geese formation, and moved towards the left and right wings of the Ming fleet.These pirates' boating skills are quite good. Through the moonlight, they can see their boats moving freely in the sea area densely covered with hidden reefs. This dangerous sea area is like their backyard. This boating skill really makes them The sailors of the Ming army were dumbfounded and sighed to themselves.

Han Suquan looked up at the sky. In the east, the morning star was shining brightly. It would be dawn in half an hour at most.He didn't take these pirates seriously. There were more than 1000 Ming army infantry on board. If these pirates boarded the ship, they would definitely break into a hornet's nest.If the pirates don't want to fight melee... that's the best, the fleet of the Ming army will let them know what justice is from heaven and what is humanistic care!But it is dark now, and the Ming army fleet has no experience in night battles, so the current situation is quite unfavorable for them.He ordered: "Fire a flare, get all soldiers up and ready for battle! Don't make any noise, so as not to alarm the enemy!"

call out----

A red flare shot straight up to a height of more than 200 meters and was clearly visible within ten miles.The pirates had never seen this thing before, so they all raised their heads in amazement, seeing the hideous red light in the sky, and they were all amazed.The head of the pirate group shouted: "They have spotted us! Hurry up, surround them, occupy a favorable position, launch an attack immediately at dawn, and don't let them escape!"

The order was conveyed quickly through the lights, and the pirate fleet sped up their movements, forming a siege to Han Suquan's small fleet in the blink of an eye.But they didn't launch an attack right away. It's pitch black, it's hard to see, and the cabin is as complicated as a maze. It's easy to be fooled if you rush in. The pirates won't be fooled by this, and they will deal with you after dawn!

The Ming army did not need to convey orders through lights. When the signal flare was fired, everyone woke up.The well-trained soldiers didn't even light the lights, picked up the guys in the dark, found their respective squad leaders, completed the assembly, and waited for the next order.In the darkness, the officers lowered their voices and gave orders: "We encountered pirates and were surrounded. It will be dawn in half an hour at most, and they will launch an attack as soon as it dawns. We must be ready! Bayonets, horizontal knives Those melee fighters such as sappers and sappers should be ready, prepare more grenades, and greet them with grenades when the pirate ship approaches us! If they jump to the gang, use bayonets, cross knives, and sappers to kill them! Hit them all! Keep your spirits up, this is our first battle since the establishment of the Guangzhou Metropolitan Government, we must fight beautifully and neatly, understand?"

The soldiers also lowered their voices and replied: "Understood!"

Several warships of the Ming army hung a red lantern on the bow one after another, flickered, and reported to Han Suquan: The soldiers are ready.Han Suquan was very satisfied with the performance of his soldiers. They suddenly encountered pirates in the early hours of the morning. The sea conditions were complicated and the enemy's situation was unknown, but they remained calm and prepared for battle in an orderly manner. This psychological quality is really scary enough.On the battleship Xiaolei where he was, all the gunners were in position immediately, the gun cover was lifted, and the captain came over to ask for instructions: "Do you want to fire a few shots to disperse these pirates?"

Han Suquan grinned grimly: "Why do you want to disperse them? I have been holding back my anger these days and have nowhere to go. I was looking for someone to fight fiercely. These guys came to my door automatically. I can't even wish for it. Why do you want to disperse them?" ? Don’t fire the cannon, put them close before firing, I will make them never return!”

It seemed that his old man took these stupid pirates who had crashed into the muzzle of the gun as a punching bag, and vented on them the anxiety and depression that the marshal's whereabouts were unknown and his life and death were uncertain.The captain can only mourn in silence for these hapless pirates. Did you not read the almanac before you set off?It's not good to provoke anyone, come to provoke these evil stars, and come to provoke them when they are at their most angry!This time it’s okay, if you don’t die, you won’t die. If you die like this, even gods can’t save you!
In the sea breeze, the sound of the flute came faintly, flickering, melodious and long, melodious and eerie and gloomy, the whole melody was very strange, and the soldiers of the Ming army were baffled.But the guide's legs were weak, his whole body was trembling, and he looked terrified, and said, "Yes...the Arab pirates! It's Redbeard! They're coming, we're doomed!"

Han Suquan asked curiously: "What are Arab pirates? What are red beards?"

The guide was at a loss for words: "Ah...ah...ah..."

Ah didn't fart for a long time, Han Suquan wanted to kick him into the sea.These guides are all recruited from sea merchants who are engaged in ocean trade. They are familiar with the situation at sea and the customs of the countries along the coast, which are of great benefit to the fleet expedition.But these sea merchants were only merchants after all, their courage was far behind that of soldiers, and the pirates hadn't launched an attack yet, so they attacked first!He frowned and said, "Could you please give me a little bit of empathy? Isn't it just a bunch of pirates that scared you like this?"

The general was angry, the guide trembled again, and finally spoke a little bit sharply: "General, it's not that the villains are cowardly, it's that those people are really cruel! They ran amok, criss-crossed the world, and plundered countless cities and towns. They are strong in martial arts and ruthless. The towns captured by them will often turn into scorched earth in a blink of an eye, and not even a live chicken will be left! From Malacca to Persia, many cities and maritime merchants have to pay them. Huge protection fees for safety, if not paid, they will bloodbath the town or caravan... These people are simply demons! Redbeard is the most vicious among them, he is so vicious that many pirates are because of He was too cruel to leave him!"

A terrifying murderous intent flashed across Han Suquan's eyes, and he asked, "Are you sure the leader of this pirate group is Redbeard?"

The guide said: "Sure! One of the characteristics of the red beard is that after he surrounds a fleet, he will play the flute on the bow of the ship to warn the surrounded fleet. If the surrounded fleet hears the whistle If you take the initiative to hand over the belongings and beauties on board, you may save your life, but if you ignore the sound of the flute, he will kill and leave no one behind!"

Han Suquan sneered: "It's quite arrogant! Well, I want him to have a good time this time! After the battle broke out, don't bombard the deck of Red Beard's flagship with cannons, but hit me to the waterline. I want to capture him alive, and then send him He tore it in two!"

About one nautical mile away, on a warship with a tonnage of nearly [-] tons, a black flag fluttered in the sea breeze. In the black flag, a huge skeleton with empty eyes was staring coldly at the lifeless ship opposite. Team.Under the flag of the skull, a tall man sat cross-legged on the bow of the boat, with his eyes closed, playing a strange piece of music that made one's heart skip a beat with a crystal clear white jade flute, with a long beard hanging down to his chest , black and shiny.He is an Arab, and his beard is naturally black. The red beard is characteristic of Celts and Germans, and has nothing to do with Arabs.However, many towns along the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean and sea merchants shuttled between the mist and waves firmly believe that his beard is red, stained red by the blood of those who died under his knife!

Redbeard, the notorious leader of the Arab pirates.

When it comes to pirates, the first thing that comes to mind is Viking pirates and British pirates, but Arab pirates are ignored intentionally or unintentionally.In fact, Arab pirates played an extremely important role in the history of piracy. They rose at the same time as the Arab Empire. After the collapse of the Arab Empire, they still roamed the Mediterranean Sea, plundering merchant ships from various countries, and even went all the way to Western Europe to plunder French coastal cities. , The superb navigation technology made the maritime merchants and coastal cities in the Mediterranean frightened.After the rise of the Ottoman Empire, the Arab pirates received strong support from the Ottoman Empire, and their momentum became even more frightening. They established their own pirate kingdoms in Rhode Island and Algiers, drove Spain out of North Africa, and caused heavy losses to Venice. , collapsed, and even plundered the Pope's fleet...Under the threat of these ferocious pirates, the center of European civilization had to be shifted from the Mediterranean coast to the Atlantic Ocean. Can't do it.Now that the Ottoman Empire is in full swing, the Arab pirates loyal to the Ottoman Empire are naturally rampant. Their fleets full of death frequently appear in the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean, ruthlessly destroying cities and towns with machetes, looting a lot of wealth, and robbing death and A curse is left upon the lands they have ravaged.

Redbeard is one of the plethora of Arab pirates. He is relatively strong. He owns more than 30 good ships, large and small, and more than 500 subordinates, one-third of which are elite soldiers of the Ottoman Empire. Whether it is a sea battle or a land battle, the combat effectiveness is extremely strong. They have repeatedly landed and plundered the towns of Ceylon and India, and beat the Ceylons and Indians every time, especially India, which is simply gold for robbery. The target, can get a good harvest every time, such a rich country with such poor combat effectiveness, don't rob them of anyone!This time he took his own fleet out to hunt again. Well, he was lucky. He found several large ships without much effort. Judging by the tonnage of these ships, he must have packed a lot of good things. He took down this fleet. They sent it!Moreover, these ships are also first-class good ships. After fighting, you must be careful not to sink these ships easily. These ships are snatched up and equipped with cannons. They are warships with powerful firepower, and his strength will skyrocket due to this!

Many thoughts flashed through my mind, but the red bearded man sat upright and concentrated on playing the flute. The strange melody floated out from the flute hole and echoed in the night sky. This is the sound of death. When it is played, death It will also flood in like a tide, devouring countless lives.

However, the red beard who was playing the flute never dreamed of what kind of character he was provoking.

(End of this chapter)