Creel looked at the billowing smoke from the sea. Completely confused, I didn't expect this to be the result.

He had many results in mind, the best of which was that the No. 1 battleship forced the Qing army to surrender and then absorbed the opposing army; secondly, the Qing army refused to surrender, but did not open fire to cause incidents; Again, the other side fired a warning shot at the sea around the battleship, and even aimed a small number of shells at the battleship, which was within the range of Creel's acceptance.

However, Creel never imagined that such a dense number of shells would bombard a battleship, and in an instant, a battleship would be blown up and sunk, which caught Creel by surprise.

The billowing smoke was like a slap in Creel's face.

"Your Excellency, what now?" Sarbanes-Benz asked.

Creel asked, "Revenge, must be revenge!" ”

Cybanes said: "Your Excellency, Lieutenant General, we have come to Penghu Island for a purpose, to negotiate with Amor, the US military garrison on Penghu Island. You have ordered a war with the Qing army, and you have already involved us and complicated the situation. Not to mention the destruction of Battleship No. 1, if our army loses after a war with the opposing army, how can we negotiate with the US military next? Without sufficient strength support, the negotiation will be restricted. Furthermore, if Li Zhen's army defeats the American army, and our relationship with Li Zhen is irreversible, what will we do then? We didn't go to war, so we can't be dragged in! ”

Kril's brow furrowed. His plan was to take advantage of the battle between the Qing army and the American army on the island to force the battleship under Li Zhen's command to surrender, but he did not expect to encounter a hard stubble, and the situation became complicated.

"Your Excellency Lieutenant General, there is an army on the island!"

When Cybanes saw the presence of troops on the island, he immediately reminded.

When Creel heard the reputation, the black-pressed soldiers immediately appeared in sight, but he could not see the specific situation of the army on the island.

He picked up his binoculars and looked through them to see what was going on on the island.

At this time, the army under Li Zhen's command became clear. Through the appearance of the army and the appearance of the generals of the army, Criel suddenly had a bad premonition. Because this army is not at all the appearance of a defeated army, but an army with extremely strong combat effectiveness.

The most important thing is that this army has a strong fighting spirit, which makes Creel feel embarrassed.

"Withdraw!"

Creel was not a man of mud and water, and immediately ordered.

All the battleships turned around and began to withdraw.

Li Zhen led the army to arrive, and when he saw the smoke billowing from the sea, he felt a little nervous. But when he saw the battleships on his side lined up neatly, his heart was relieved again. Especially when I saw the retreat of the British warships docked at sea, my heart was even more relaxed.

Soon, the two armies converged.

Su Lei got off the flagship, came to Li Zhen and saluted: "Lord Wang! ”

Li Zhen said: "What is the situation of the burning battleship? ”

Su Lei said the matter 1510, without adding or subtracting, and without exaggerating too much.

After Li Zhen heard this, he was very happy, patted Su Lei's shoulder, and praised: "Very good, very good, bold, young man has guts!" In the face of foreigners, we must not be timid at any time. When the two armies meet on a narrow road, whether they can win or not, we must show our sharp sword, which is the true character of a man. Well done! I'm optimistic about you. ”

"Yes!"

Su Lei listened to Li Zhen's words of praise and was excited.

Li Zhen changed his words and said: "Command all the soldiers on the battleship to be on guard at all times to prevent the withdrawn British battleship from killing a single horse gun." We are leading the army, and we must be cautious at all times and not ignore small things. ”

"Thank you for your teachings!"

Su Lei immediately turned around, looked at the regiment commander under his command, and ordered: "The prince is very satisfied with our performance and spoke highly of it, saying that the brothers are courageous and capable. However, we must guard against arrogance and rashness, and the more victorious we are, the more we must be humble and prudent. Pass my orders and let all the soldiers do their duty and continue to be on guard. ”

"Yes!"

One of the regimental commanders nodded, respectfully complied, and then went to give orders.

Li Zhen stood aside and admired Su Lei even more.

Flexible relay of orders, this is a kind of improvisational ability.

Li Zhen turned his words, looked at Zheng Zaoru, and said solemnly: "The task of clearing the US soldiers on the Penghu Islands will be handed over to Zheng Zaoru to deal with, and Zheng Zaoru will be in charge. This is our springboard for landing in Taiwan, and it is also our foothold, and we must ensure absolute stability. At the same time, we must also have a good relationship with the local people, and we must not take away the US military, and we play the role of the US military, which is absolutely not allowed. ”

"Yes!"

Zheng Zaoru went to Zuo Zongtang for assistance, and then brought a brigade of soldiers to prepare for the five-day clean-up work.

Li Zhen looked at Zuo Zongtang and Zeng Guofan, and said, "Brother Ji Gao and Brother Bohan, although we have achieved a phased victory now, we still have to renovate on the Penghu Islands for a few days for the time being. During this period, it doesn't mean that the two of you have nothing to do. On the contrary, you have a very heavy task of preparing for the next phase, gathering information on the US military, as well as the arrival of British troops in Taiwan. This is the news that must be in the next stage, so be prepared! ”

"Yes!"

Zeng Guofan and Zuo Zongtang responded at the same time, and they both looked very serious.

……

Taiwan Island, Kaohsiung.

Because Kaohsiung has port resources that can accommodate U.S. warships, it has become the base camp of U.S. troops. Most of the U.S. forces are concentrated here. The news of Amor's defeat soon spread back to Kaohsiung. After the commander of the US army, Ecent, learned the news, he was stunned for a long time, and he didn't expect the result to be like this.

In the first battle, the army was completely wiped out, while Li Zhen's army was almost unaffected.

Such a result made Ecente angry.

The army of the United States of America will be defeated. Ecente summoned the major generals stationed in Kaohsiung City and said in a deep voice: "Creel failed this battle, tell me your opinion." ”

"Marshal, let me say a few words." As soon as Ecent's words fell, a middle-aged man with gray hair spoke: "First of all, Creel was defeated and killed, which is a great shame for the American army. I suggest that the whole army be informed so that the soldiers and generals of the whole army may take this as a warning. Secondly, dispatch the army to prepare for battle with Li Zhen's army and take revenge! ”

"I agree!"

"I second!"

……

Each of the generals agreed with the idea of attacking Li Zhen. When these people were saying a word, Ecent's guard quickly ran in, came to Ecent's side, and said in a low voice: "Marshal, Li Zhen's army is heading towards Kaohsiung. ”

"Oh, Li Zhen is here!"

Ecente stood up and said loudly: "Li Zhen is here, and the time for us to take revenge has also arrived." Cheer me up and get my soldiers ready for battle! ”

Everyone agreed in unison, and discussed the next strategy before they dispersed.

ps: the second shift, call it a day; I can't stand it anymore, let me take a break.