Sha Po Lang

Chang Geng took the battle report, and Gu Yun asked, "How much of the Jiangnan Navy is left?"

"It's hard to say," Chang Geng glanced at ten lines, "Changjiao has never been out at sea, let alone fought in a sea battle. Zhao Youfang panicked when he died, and fled in all directions——Father, do you remember when the king of Wei rebelled?"

Gu Yun pinched the bridge of his nose and understood what he meant.

Back then, the king of Wei bought the admiral and half of the navy in the south of the Yangtze River, and gathered troops on the small island of Dongying to covet the capital. Unexpectedly, before he was ready, Gu Yun and Linyuan Pavilion joined forces to stir up trouble.

It was said that it was "the joint venture between Gu Yun and Linyuan Pavilion", but in fact, there were only two or three Xuanying and a few half-grown children around Gu Yun at that time, and Linyuan Pavilion had only about [-] people from the Jianghu, which had to be counted. However, a monk like this is a waste that can't be taken off when he puts on heavy armor.

Gu Yun had a lot of prestige in the army, his sudden appearance frightened the guilty rebels was the reason, but it also proved that Daliang's navy was indeed lame.

Even a rebellion is not easy.

If this happened during the reign of Emperor Yuan and Xiandi, Gu Yun might have the opportunity to intervene in the navy just like he did when he rectified the northern border city defense army back then. Unfortunately, Li Feng is not the kind of soft-hearted emperor who would be hesitant to kill anyone. Years is impossible.

Gu Yun: "Where is Yao Chongze? Is he dead too?"

Chang Geng: "I didn't mention it, too many people died."

Gu Yun sighed: "And what is a 'sea monster'?"

Chang Geng: "It is said that it is like a big octopus, which can hide in the water, float up like a mountain, and can cover the sky and the sun. Compared with it, the giant kite is like a pigeon that landed on the shoulders of a strong man. It also has countless iron claws on its body, and thousands of small sea dragons stick to it endlessly, and when the tip is opened, it can release a large group of eagle armor..."

When Chang Geng said this, his voice paused slightly, and he tapped the edge of the battle report twice with his slender fingers: "If there is such a thing, at least four to five hundred catties of purple gold will be burned a day."

Gu Yun glanced at him, Chang Geng shook his head slightly, and kept his voice to the point, before hiding the second half of the sentence - Westerners paid such a high price, I'm afraid they didn't come to fight a protracted war with them.

"After solving the garrison in the south of the Yangtze River, there will be no more worries at sea. The navy at Dagu Port is no match, and the next step is to go straight to the capital." Gu Yun took off the map on the wall, "Old Tan, how many troops can be deployed in the capital? "

Tan Hongfei licked his chapped lips: "Beidaying has [-] heavy armors, [-] light cavalry, and [-] horsemen. There are [-] chariots in total. There are three pairs of white rainbows on each chariot, one long and one short at the head and tail. artillery."

This level of force is almost enough to force the palace, but it is too little to deal with the all-out attack that the Westerners have planned for many years. Gu Yun frowned: "Where is the Imperial Forest Army?"

"The Imperial Forest Army can't do it. There are less than 6000 people in total, and most of them are flamboyant young soldiers who have never seen blood." Tan Hongfei paused for a moment, then suddenly remembered something, took out something from his bosom, and solemnly held it in both hands and handed it to Gu Yun. , "By the way, the emperor asked me to bring it to the commander-in-chief."

The thing was wrapped in thin palace silk, and those who didn't know it thought it was some kind of precious jewel or jade inside, but when they opened it, they found a ferocious black iron tiger talisman wrapped in it.

Gu Yun took it over and took a look, then curled the corners of his mouth with a smirk: "What are you doing to me at this time, the day lily is cold."

Tan Hongfei didn't know what to say.

Gu Yun casually threw the Black Tie Tiger Talisman to Tan Hongfei: "Okay, since the emperor has made up his mind, you can use it to write an order according to his wishes, and summon the local garrisons in Zhili and Shandong to return to defense and relieve the turmoil in the capital. Then let Cai Bin free up his hands to lead the reinforcements... Well, let's adjust it first, and let's talk if we can't adjust it."

Tan Hongfei: "..."

On the one hand, Zhang Fenghan, who is old and frail, does not have such a hard heart as these animals. He was already frightened all the way, but when he suddenly heard Gu Yun's overtones, the old Lingshu's face turned pale immediately, and he couldn't help asking: "What does the commander mean?" Could it be that... Qin Wangjun may not be able to transfer?"

Chang Geng replied: "If the information in the battle report is correct, it is impossible for the Westerners to carry too much luggage with them—they can't afford it either. If they want to kill with one blow, and land from the south of the Yangtze River, they must divide the troops into two groups, and the first one will be tight by sea. Force the capital, cut off the passage from the capital to the four directions from the land, and besiege us... The transfer order may not be passed on."

Feng Hangong almost slapped him on the spot, and sat beside him, gasping for breath.

Chang Geng didn't expect such a big reaction from him, so he quickly poured a glass of water and brought it in front of Feng Hangong, and skillfully patted him on a few spots on the back of his heart: "You should calm down, old people Try not to be overjoyed or sad, otherwise you will easily suffer a stroke..."

Zhang Fenghan grabbed his hand and almost burst into tears: "My lord, do you not know what it means to be anxious?"

"Don't be impatient, Mr. Fenghan, I haven't finished yet," Chang Geng said hastily, "When my adoptive father was imprisoned, I was worried about changes in the border, so I already contacted some friends."

As he spoke, he took out a wooden bird from his sleeve.

"This kind of wooden bird needs a special kind of magnet to lead the way. It can send messages among those who hold the magnet. They have received my letter before, and they should have already rushed to the major garrisons by now. I hope there is time— ——If the capital is really under siege, I can use the wooden bird to convey the message, and they will convey it on their behalf, with the black iron tiger talisman and my adoptive father's private seal, it should be enough to win the trust."

When Chang Geng realized that leaving Xuanying, the long communication between various places would delay the battle, he began to use Linyuan Pavilion to set up such a huge communication network to prevent problems before they happen.

Tan Hongfei and Zhang Fenghan looked at Chang Geng dumbfounded.

"It's all a small trick, and I couldn't think of any other way in a hurry." Chang Geng said, "It can be used in an emergency at the beginning when no one notices it. It won't last long. Once the enemy notices it, this thing will no longer be safe. Any little pebble can knock it down."

Gu Yun couldn't tell what it was like for a while. When he was in prison, he didn't worry about Chang Geng. Now it seems that even if he was transferred by himself, he might not be able to do a better job than Chang Geng.

Not only was half of the Xuantie camp saved, but such a move was left alive.

While sighing, grateful and relieved, he also felt that the young man who would only close his eyes and hide in front of the sword-serving puppet should not have grown up so fast, because he didn't take good care of it.

But in front of outsiders, it was inconvenient for Gu Yun to express any emotion, he could only say a faint sentence: "Your Highness has considered everything thoroughly."

"Let's go, Old Tan, come with me to the Peking Camp." Gu Yun took off a wine jug hanging behind the door, took a look at the sky, didn't even put on his armor, picked out a coir raincoat, and strode away.

Chang Geng also stood up: "Father take a step first, I will go back to Lingshuyuan with Duke Fenghan, and after counting, I will escort the luggage over there."

The short-term tenderness and ambiguity disappeared, and the two left in a hurry.

Gu Yun and Tan Hongfei led a group of guards and galloped out of the city towards the North Camp.

Gu Yun's coir raincoat was right, and just halfway through the journey, the muffled thunder that rumbled in the sky suddenly transformed into a bright lightning bolt, piercing down in the air, and the gloomy sky split open like a torn silk, which is rare before a grain rain. The heavy rain hit the head and covered the face.

For a time, it poured like a pour, and the wind and rain were like darkness.

Tan Hongfei was almost out of breath from being choked by the rain, he shook the water droplets on his face viciously, remembering that when Huo Dan told him that Lord Hou was ill just now, he couldn't help but immediately Clamping the horse's stomach, he ran to Gu Yun's side, and said loudly: "The rain is too heavy, Commander, you have not recovered from the cold, why don't you find a place to hide and wait for the rain to stop before you go on your way..."

Gu Yun roared: "Look at that cloud, who knew it could stop in the Year of the Monkey, don't talk nonsense!"

Perhaps it was because the sudden rainstorm came too urgently and unreasonably, Gu Yun suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart.

Xuantieying is also called "Black Crow" by the Fanbang people. As the leader of the black crow, Gu Yun really has a unparalleled crow's mouth. Almost all his ominous premonitions will come true, and he never misses.

Tan Hongfei estimated that Westerners would go north within two or three days—he was too optimistic.

It was night, on a watchtower in Dagu Port.

In front of Qianli's long tube, there were two palm-sized dust-proof brushes, which were futilely heaving up and down in the rain, and he bowed his head after being blown for a while.

The old tower soldier on duty had no choice but to stretch his hand out of the window and groped for a rusty handle by the window—the lighter inside had been broken for a long time, and no one had ever repaired it, so he could only pull it by hand.He flicked the rainwater from his hands, swung the handle of his long arm cursingly, the gears with missing teeth moaned half-deadly, and a small metal umbrella slowly rose up and unfolded, in the bitter wind and rain The inside front covers the clairvoyant's front mirror.

The old tower soldier wiped the water vapor from his binoculars, and complained to his companions: "The same is a soldier. He comes and goes in the sky, powerful and majestic. It's better for us. We either sweep the floor or touch dominoes on the tower every day, which is better than him. My mother's monks are all quiet, I can't touch any oil and water, I don't have any bullshit all day long, and I have to spend here all the year round, I almost don't know my own woman... Hey, this is really crazy, why is it raining so much? , where did the big grievance come from?"

The companion swept the floor without raising his head: "You just hope you're okay? Didn't you hear the corporal commander say that the beacon fire order has been sent? If the Westerners call, you will have something to do."

"Don't listen to the corporal's nonsense, what month does he have to talk about how many days the Westerners are going to call?" Ta Bing said, "Isn't Marquis Anding still sitting in the next capital city?"

"Marquis Anding is in prison."

"Oh, isn't that released again..." The old tower soldier said here, as if he had thought about it a little bit, and suddenly said, "Yes, this is also very strange to say, isn't it said that Marquis Anding rebelled and forced the palace?" Well, why was it released so quickly, could it be..."

"Hush," the companion suddenly raised his head, "Stop chewing your tongue, listen!"

A thunderous "rumbling sound" came faintly from the wind, and the watchtower trembled as if it sensed something.

Is it thundering?

No, thunder comes in bursts, how could it be so continuous?

The old tower soldier hesitantly bent over and lay in front of Qianli, and slowly panned the camera up.

The next moment, his turbid gaze passed through the pitch-black rain curtain, and he was caught off guard by a huge shadow on the sea.

In nightmares, there is no such monster with claws and claws, it roars angrily with its claws facing the sky.

The old tower soldier thought he was dazzled, so he rubbed his eyelids vigorously, and when he looked again, he saw that the "sea monster" was walking like flying. It was just a vague shadow, and he didn't know how much he had advanced in the blink of an eye. It was enough for a clairvoyant to see clearly. .

The black sea jelly swarms slithering across the dark night with murderous intent, the battle flag hunting in the wind and rain is like an ominous summoning banner, the shadow covers the vast ocean.

"Enemy attack..." the old tower soldier said with difficulty.

"what?"

The old tower soldier suddenly turned his head and roared: "The enemy is attacking! The Westerners are coming, ring the bell and beat the drum! What are you doing here, go quickly—"

The rapid sound of drums pierced through the shower, and the lights on the watchtower, which were spinning in circles at a steady pace, suddenly accelerated and spun crazily, passing from ten to hundreds, and within a few breaths, all the lights on the Dagu Port All the watchtowers in the city were beating drums.

Lian Wei, the admiral of Beihai and Lu, was about to burst into a heartbeat. Ever since he received the news of Jiangnan's defeat, he hadn't dared to close his eyes, and snatched the clairvoyance from the guard's hand.

After just one glance, he wailed "God" in his heart, and his chest was cold to his back.

"What about the general?"

"All..." Lian Wei's throat moved, "Changjiao goes first, no need to say hello, heavy shelling... Wait, put on the iron chain, by the way, all the Changjiao go side by side, put on the iron lock! Connect into an iron fence outside the port! "

"A white rainbow—"

"Notify fishing boats and merchant ships in port to evacuate immediately!"

Lian Wei looked down at his arms, the "Beacon Fire Order" hadn't been put away yet - it was Daliang's highest level of war readiness warning, once the "Beacon Fire Order" was received, it meant that the whole territory had entered a state of readiness for war at any time.

The signature of the Fenghuo Order is the word "Gu", which was signed by Marquis Anding himself.

When the Xuantie camp was attacked in northern Xinjiang, more than a dozen generals, big and small, took off their black armor and put down their wind-cutting blades, and scattered all over the place. Those who retreated, those who retired—— Lian Wei thought that he would die in this life. He would be trapped on the small port pier, taking people around the pier every day with nothing to do, and sometimes managing the trivial matters of the fishermen gathering to gamble and get into fights... Even when he was shocked to hear that the Peking University camp had mutinied over the past, he would He didn't have the courage to stand up and ask for an explanation like Tan Hongfei.

"Message to Peking University." Lian Wei tightened his armor, took a deep breath, and retracted his bulging stomach forcefully, "Report to Anding Hou that Dagu Port was attacked by Western navy, go!"

Lian Wei stepped out, and before leaving, he remembered something, picked up the wind-cut blade that had been standing in the corner of the wall covered with dust for many years, stroked it lightly, and turned around to carry it on his back.

The wind cutter used to cut yellow sand has rusted so much that it can't even open the small slot for Ziliujin. It has become a black iron rod that presses the hand. It must have no other use except to beat the sap in the middle of the night. up.

However, when he put it on his back again, he suddenly regained the feeling of looking down on Wushuang with the black armor on his body.

Years of indulgence and fatness, the snow knife and steel armor have been burned into the flesh and blood, and they are still there.

The iron fence formed by long dragon dragons encountered the rampant sea monster head-on, and the Western warships were like ghosts in the wind and rain. The high winds on the sea could not catch up with them. The ship fell apart in a blink of an eye and sank under the turbulent ocean.

"General, the iron fence may not be able to stop it!"

"General, the boat on the left wing has sunk too much, the iron chain..."

"Watchtower - watch out!"

A cannon fired from a distance rolled over like a fire dragon, even the rain curtain couldn't suppress the blazing fire, and hit a watchtower with a "boom", the tower staggered, and slowly bent down in the air .

On the top of the tower, a wind lamp traveling in the rain went out.

Lian Wei pushed away his guards, boarded the deck of the warship, and roared: "The heavy artillery is not allowed to stop, and the white rainbow is blowing rockets!"

"General Lian, Dagu Port is impossible..."

"Get away!" Lian Wei pushed the soldiers of Baihongjian away, and with a loud shout, he picked up a rocket that weighed more than a hundred catties and smashed it on Baihongbow. Lived Baihong's calibration.

The first blowing rocket was violently blasted into the sky by the white rainbow bow. In the air, the iron shell at the tail of the blowing rocket fell off, and the purple golden light was like an invulnerable ghost fire, which accelerated the blowing rocket violently, making a noise like a meteor. But passing by, rubbing the battle flag on the sea monster and falling into the sea water next to it.

The fluttering Vatican battle flag was torn into a handful of diapers by the huge impact, and scattered with the wind, while the rocket blown unabated, hitting a rampant Western sea jellyfish, and a gorgeous firework exploded on the sea.

Lian Wei let out a long roar, and must be furious.

Without the order of the commander in chief, Xuan Tie Ying dared not retreat an inch.

When the news of the attack on Dagu Port was delivered overnight, Gu Yun was in the commander's tent, together with Tan Hongfei and the commander of the Imperial Forest Army, Han Qi, was finally sorting out the defense of the capital.

Shocked by the news, Han Qi almost jumped up and said in a voiceless voice, "How could it be so fast!"

Gu Yun's face sank like water: "Who is the Admiral of Beihai and Land?"

"Lian Wei," Tan Hongfei's eyes were slightly red, and after a while, he couldn't help adding, "He is the deputy of the general at the end of the year."

The corners of Gu Yun's eyes twitched slightly: "Commander Han."

Han Qi understood: "Yes, the final general will return to Beijing immediately. The commander-in-chief can rest assured that even if the Imperial Forest Army is a young soldier, there is only one burial place at the foot of the imperial city."

Gu Yun took a deep look at him, and suddenly lifted the handsome tent: "Can those old things in Lingshu Academy hurry up?"

Before the words were finished, a messenger ran over: "Marshal, King Yanbei is here!"

As soon as Gu Yun turned his head, Chang Geng's horse had already galloped up to him, and grabbed the reins: "Commander, the Lingshu Academy has repaired a thousand black iron heavy armors and five hundred eagle armors, and the light furs can't be dismantled into complete sets. , [-] pairs of wrist clasps and long arms, [-] pairs of iron knee flying feet, and a batch of shoulder helmets, which will be sent to—"