Chapter 397: Awkward First Voyage

In the bay, ten tall and magnificent buildings rise and fall slightly with the waves.

Large and small ships were loaded with grain, grass, baggage, armor, weapons, etc. On the dock, 1,000 barbarians, 3,000 Liukou and 1,000 archers lined up in five neat phalanxes, waiting for the final embarkation.

This expedition to Xanadu City dispatched a total of two building ships. The remaining eight building ships will be delivered to the eleven chambers of commerce led by the Zhen family to go to the Central Plains to purchase porcelain, jewelry and other luxury goods.

At present, the main strategy of Xanadu is to make every effort to expand the population base. These luxuries were suitable for the payment of the captives, and they were not large in quantity, but they were of high value.

After the grain and grass were delivered, Lu Yao came to the dock surrounded by Mrs. Zhurong and other generals. Mrs. Zhu Rong and other generals who were in charge of leading the army immediately returned to their respective teams, and with Lu Yao's order, hundreds of boats began to transport soldiers and horses.

Lu Yao boarded one of the building ships, stood on the top floor and overlooked the endless stream of boats and horses on the sea, full of soldiers and horses, and sent 5,000 soldiers and horses to the two building ships like ants.

An hour later, after the soldiers and horses were transported, Lu Yao nodded, and immediately a junior colonel went down to give the order. A sailor in the bow of the ship immediately raised the flag of sailing. The two ships raised their sails at the same time, and slowly sailed towards the entrance of the bay like ancient beasts.

The ship gradually picked up speed under the impetus of the sea breeze. The huge bow of the ship cut through the waves, and in turn sailed out of the bay and into the vast sea.

Entering the sea, Lu Yao returned to the cabin. The purpose of this time is to smash the Yellow Dragon directly, take advantage of Chiyang City's unpreparedness to carry out a revenge, and plunder the population, talents, and resources. As a result, the boat could not travel along the coast, but had to stay away from the coast. He wasn't much interested in the monotonous scenery.

The sun and the moon set, fortunately, the sky is beautiful, the sea breeze is not small, but there is no wind and rain. Although the two boats were a little bumpy, they were harmless. At least it wasn't as seasick as Gao Shun and the trapped camp at the beginning.

"Report, Lord Qiqi, ahead is where Chiyang City is located."

Lu Yao received a report from the school and immediately climbed to the top floor. When you climb the heights and look out, the coastline looms in the distance. This news was quite uplifting, and it greatly boosted the morale of the 5,000 soldiers and horses who had already been on the ship and wanted to vomit.

At the sound of an order, Lu Yao ordered the ship to stop. The other building boat quickly lowered the boat and sent the three Zhou Long brothers here. Seeing the three brothers of Zhou Long, he solemnly confessed: "You and the other three will be the main force of this expedition." After landing, you don't need to pay attention to anything else, just kill the enemy. Defeat the defenders and immediately return to the ship with everything you can. After a pause, he added: "Population first." ”

"The last will be ordered." The three brothers of Zhou Long came out of the ranks at the same time, patted their chests and made a military order, vowing to fight all their successes.

"Zhu Rong, Huang Wudie, Zhao Yu listens to orders." Lu Yao nodded and nodded again.

"The end will be." The three women were draped all over their bodies and were out of the ranks at the same time.

"You and the other three lead a thousand archers to stay on the ship, and there must be no loss." Lu Yao ordered.

"The last will be ordered." Mrs. Zhurong's three daughters hugged their fists and took their lives.

Immediately after Zhao Yu's beautiful eyes widened, he asked urgently: "Lord Wang, you want to go into battle in person?" ”

Lu Yao nodded and did not deny it. Fu Hu is not a famous general, and a thousand elite Jiuli barbarians belong to his direct troops. In this raid, the three thousand Liukou were the main force, and the 1,000 Li barbarians were the vanguard, responsible for opening up a way for the Liukou army behind.

"How can the prince take the risk himself." Zhao Yu immediately objected, and asked Lu Yao to lead 1,000 Li barbarians to stay in the building ship and leave the attack task to them.

"What this king says is a military order, and those who disobey will be severely punished." Lu Yao's categorical rejection is an unquestionable decision.

Zhao Yu returned to the train aggrievedly. Although Mrs. Zhurong and Huang Wudie looked worried, they did not dare to stand up against it at this time. There can only be one voice in the army, and that is Lu Yao.

At the sound of the order, the 1,009 barbarian soldiers took action one after another, and in groups of five, they carried out the red horse boats from the cabin and lowered them to the surface of the sea with the assistance of 3,000 Liukou.

The naval army has not yet been formed, and there is a lack of ships of all kinds. Lu Yao came up with this method and brought two Qiankunlou boats, in addition to transporting grain and grass and baggage, more to load small ships such as red horse boats for landing operations.

The Red Horse Boat is long and narrow, and its mobility is very strong, which is suitable for launching a surprise landing operation. One by one, the red horse boats were put down, and the 1,000 Li barbarians quickly boarded the boat. The Jiuli barbarians who lived by fishing and hunting were no strangers to boating, and soon two hundred red horse boats cut through the waves and quickly approached the coast.

After Mo You's incense, the three Zhou Long brothers were also ready on another boat. The three thousand Liukou were bare-chested, with a ring-headed knife on their backs, and with an order, they all rowed their red horse boats and set off.

As he got closer and closer to the coast, Lu Yao said that he was embarrassed.

The coastline is bare, there is no port wharf, and there is not half a human figure in sight. The small narrow sand beach is deserted, and the dense jungle is further away.

"King, we seem to have gone on the wrong track." Fu Hu was also confused on the side.

It is planned that the Qiankun Lou ship will land in the waters of Chiyang City and launch a surprise attack. The purpose is to leave and loot. But now there is a deviation, Chiyang City has not been seen, let alone any sign of human population.

"Land as planned, and immediately send people to investigate and determine the location as soon as we go ashore." Lu Yao ordered in a deep voice.

It is now important to determine the location as soon as possible, so as not to cause the raid to fail. Raids, the emphasis is on a surprise. If someone finds out, it's not called a raid, but a pit.

Two hundred red horse boats soon approached the beach. The 1,009 Li barbarians jumped onto the beach in an orderly manner and joined forces to drag the red horse boat ashore. Fu Hu left five hundred people, and then in groups of five, he immediately went into the jungle with the others to determine where he was at the moment.

"There's a lack of a map." Lu Yao shook his head secretly.

The lack of a clear and detailed map is the biggest flaw and one that has been criticized by players. The game has been running for so long, and there have been many such helpless jokes.

Racing against time to reach your destination, you find yourself in the wrong place.

Not long after, the three brothers of Zhou Long led 3,000 Liukou to land. Knowing the truth, the three generals expressed their helplessness. The morale of the whole army inevitably dropped a little.

Lu Yao immediately ordered the whole army to camp and wait for Fu Hu and other Jiuli barbarians to inquire back the news. Until nightfall, the scouts sent out came back one after another, and the news brought back was quite bad.

There is no player territory within a few dozen miles of the surrounding area.

After listening to the scout's report, Lu Yao expressed his kindness. The first voyage ended up in such an embarrassing end, and the formation of a water army in Xanadu City is imperative.

At this time, Fu Hu returned with the last scout team. Seeing Lu Yao, he shouted with joy on his face: "King, there is a dock a hundred miles to the east. ”