Yan Zhengsu frowned and shouted: "Commander Song, I only ask you, do my officers and soldiers still have the strength to fight?" ”

Song Yanping muttered: "Of course, in terms of soldiers and horses, although nearly 3,000 brothers have been killed and injured since last night, we still have more than 8,000 soldiers and horses, and naturally we still have the strength to fight." But ......"

Yan Zhengsu interrupted: "That's it." If you have the strength to fight, how can you retreat? It is precisely because we are pressed for time that we need to come up with an offensive strategy immediately, not think about how to retreat here. It was you who persuaded the officer to join you to suppress the bandits, and you prepared for more than 20 days, and it was to collect warships and make all kinds of preparations, but before you arrived at Peach Blossom Island, you only suffered a small setback and shouted to retreat, don't you think that your commander is a little incompetent? It is understandable that the little prince wants to withdraw from the army, what is the reason for you Song Yanping to shout? Song Yanping, don't forget, the Ning Navy is stationed in Hangzhou Mansion, and in case of emergency, the Mansion has the right to moderation, which is clearly stipulated by the imperial court. Whether the words of this mansion are the wind in your ears, you Song Yanping can think clearly. ”

Song Yanping was shocked. In fact, as Yan Zhengsu said, the Ning Navy was stationed in Hangzhou, and although it was under the jurisdiction of the Privy Council, it was also under the jurisdiction of the local governor. Although the prefect of Hangzhou does not have the right to command troops, in case of emergency, the prefect of Hangzhou can dispatch troops and horses, which is stipulated by the imperial court. Although the Liang Wangfu had the responsibility of suppressing the bandits, the Liang Wang's military power had long been deprived, and it was only stipulated that his military power would be restored with the permission of the imperial court, and the bandit soldiers and horses could be dispatched. However, this time the bandits were simply reported to the imperial court, speaking of which the Liang Wangfu had no right to command the soldiers and horses, but it could be classified as an emergency, and Yan Zhengsu had the absolute right to dispatch the troops and horses.

Yan Zhengsu's reprimand was to remind Song Yanping not to go too far, otherwise he would deprive him of the power to lead the army. For Song Yanping, that would be a disaster. Afterwards, when Yan Zhengsu played the imperial court, he would definitely give an extremely unfavorable counterinsurgency, and Song Yanping definitely didn't want to do this.

"Lord Yan, what is it forgivable for me to retreat? Could it be that I, Guo Kun, am greedy for life and afraid of death? I led two thousand guards from the palace to suppress the bandits, but I didn't expect Lord Yan to say such a thing. Guo Kun easily caught Yan Zhengsu's speech sickness, and hurriedly refuted it.

Yan Zhengsu said coldly: "Little prince, you don't need to say it more clearly, some things are good to know each other." Little prince, the thoughts of the palace are very clear. But I hope that I don't lose sight of the big picture for the sake of some selfish thoughts. If it does not hurt the vitality of the bandits, it is not called suppression of bandits, and it will leave a big trouble in the future. ”

Guo Kun hurriedly shut up, Yan Zhengsu is not stupid, it seems that he should have guessed eight or nine points of his father's mind and his own thoughts. I know that the palace doesn't want to exterminate the bandits at all, but just wants to use this to make some capital that is beneficial to itself.

Although the stern and solemn battle was won, and the people who refuted it were speechless, the real problem was to find a way to attack. Yan Zhengsu didn't want to make a stalemate, he still hoped to unite everyone to come up with a strategy to attack the island.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I know that the current situation is sinister, but since the army has arrived, how can we not make an effort? I think we should come together and come up with a strategy for attacking. Of course, this officer never wants the officers and men of the Ning Navy to be sent to death. Let's think about it and see if we can have a good plan. Yan Zheng said solemnly.

There was silence in the ship's hall. If there is a way, no one wants to be a deserter. Even if it is the little prince, he hopes to attack Peach Blossom Island. Although before coming, he and his father's decision was to suppress the bandits, leaving room for power. But when it was time to face the pirates, in the face of the death of the soldiers and the ferocity of the pirates, the little prince still had the heart of conquest. It's just that he doesn't know how to attack Peach Blossom Island.

The sea breeze was blowing wildly, and the masts, doors and windows outside were clanging loudly. The sound of the waves was faintly like wind and thunder, just like the mood of everyone at this moment. A gust of wind blew open the closed south window of the ship's hall. The wind mixed with the rain rushed in, and suddenly the paper flew in the room, and the cups and saucers collapsed in a mess.

After a rush to clean up the situation, Wang Kai suddenly spoke: "Little Wangye, Lord Yan, Commander Song." There is a strategy for attacking the island. ”

Song Yanping frowned and glared at Wang Kai fiercely. Is this brother not clear in his mind, what is the strategy to attack the island at this time? Isn't this what you're doing against yourself and the little prince? Besides, under the current circumstances, what is the best way to attack the island?

"Deputy Envoy Wang, but please speak." Yan Zhengsu nodded.

"I believe that the pirates are concentrated here to defend all their troops and horses, and the rest of the docks must be empty. He felt that if he made a feint here, he would lead twenty large ships to detour to the east and attack the dock due north, and he might be able to land on the island. If the government of Ruobei leads 3,000 soldiers to the island, this island will be destroyed. Wang Kai said in a deep voice.

Yan Zhengsu frowned and thought about it, he didn't dare to reply rashly, because he knew that he was not good at military affairs, so he turned his inquiring eyes to Song Yanping and Guo Kun.

Song Yanping frowned and said, "Deputy Envoy Wang, this plan will definitely not work. There are no such defensive facilities at the North Wharf. Not to mention that if you take twenty large ships to the east, you will stay away from Neptune Island, and if the wind and waves increase, you will not be able to return to Neptune Island. In terms of this strategy alone, the success is not high. Each of the docks may have a defensive measure like the rockfall from the cliff we encountered in the attack just now, can you guarantee that there is no one on that pier? Moreover, this kind of feint attack and division strategy is under the noses of others, and the bandits on the top of the stone pillar island in the east can see it. I'm afraid I didn't wait for you to attack, Hai Dongqing had already divided his troops and waited for you there. ”

I have to say that Song Yanping's analysis is objective, and in terms of experience in fighting wars, Song Yanping is the best among several people here. In a few words, Wang Kai's plan was returned to the prototype.

Wang Kai is also an open-minded person, and when he heard this, he hurriedly confessed: "Yes, yes, this policy is not well considered, when I didn't say it." ”

Yan Zhengsu frowned and was speechless, and waited for a long time, but this was the result.

"This Lin Jue, didn't he say something that should be combined inside and outside? Why is there no movement? We can't go back or out if it's harmful. Guo Kun frowned.

Yan Zhengsu sneered, this pot can actually be thrown on Lin Jue, this little prince can be regarded as a type of person without conscience. At the beginning, Lin Jue went to Guishan Island to adventure for his royal birthday ceremony, but in exchange for Guo Kun's treatment.

"Lin Jue, they have done their best on the island, how can you tell him to do more than 100 people? The government has even begun to worry about their situation. As soon as the army arrives, Hai Dongqing will be aware. Under such circumstances, it is not easy to save his life. Hey, it seems that this time there is really no way to attack this island. Could it be that this crackdown on bandits has finally been abandoned halfway? ”

Although Yan Zhengsu advocated a war, he actually did not want to attack rashly. In fact, if he didn't come up with a good offensive plan, Yan Zhengsu could only agree to withdraw his troops. Yan Zhengsu definitely didn't want to put the army in a dangerous situation. He was just unwilling to withdraw without trying, annoyed that Guo Kun was manipulating the situation for the benefit of the palace.

Time passed quickly, and the wind on the sea seemed to increase every moment, and the waves became more violent every minute. The warships on the water rose and fell in the stormy seas, and the sailors desperately steered the ships to keep the big ship stable. But everyone understands that as time goes by, it may be time to give up attacking the island and retreat to Neptune Island to escape the wind and waves.

An hour later, a large ship on the sea on the west side of the Wangfu Longshou ship was overturned by the waves. Nearly 200 soldiers fell into the sea, and the big boat next to them immediately rescued, but only more than 80 people were rescued, and the rest were all killed in the sea. At this time, Yan Zhengsu finally couldn't hold on any longer.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it seems...... I'm at a loss. Rather than stay on this dangerous sea, it is better to ...... Ay...... I didn't expect the strength of the pirates to be so strong, and this time I'm afraid it can only end here. Yan Zhengsu sighed loudly, regretting in his heart.

Song Yanping also sighed: "Lord Prefect, he is incompetent. Humility is not a fear of death, but a humiliation really can't let the brothers die. If Ning Haijun is buried here, there will be endless troubles. ”

Yan Zhengsu waved his hand and said, "I understand, I understand." Commander Song, give the order, withdraw troops from Neptune Island to rest. Immediately after the hurricane, the troops were withdrawn. ”

In fact, everyone was pale, even if it was the little prince, although this was the result he hoped for, but after Yan Zhengsu finally agreed to withdraw from the army, there was a lingering frustration in his heart.

"Lin Jue, I'm afraid they're going to die here." Wang Kai said in a low voice.

Everyone was stunned, and their expressions were even more depressed. Lin Jue has had several relationships with everyone here, and for Lin Jue, no matter what the praise and disapproval are, this person's ability has already been revealed in the incident of Guishan Island. Even if it is this crackdown on bandits, at least half of Lin Jue's strategy is successful, and he can be regarded as a genius. However, he was probably going to die here.

Even the little prince Guo Kun couldn't help but feel a trace of regret in his heart. Although he once wished to chop this person with his own hands. For Yan Zhengsu, he was even more sad. Lin Jue is a student of his old friend Fang Dunru, and he should have taken good care of him, but he couldn't do anything after all. I don't know how sad Fang Dunru is after he knows. Because only he knows how much Fang Dunru cherishes and respects himself as a student, and Lin Jue is indeed a talent.

"Lin Jue, don't blame the old man, we can't save you. God willingly allow you to escape. You can rest assured, if you donate your life here, this government will play the court and give you a bereavement and a righteous name. Yan Zhengsu said with a long sigh.