Matsue Prefecture.

In the distance, above the sea level, a sun is about to set, casting its last rays on the surface of the sea, and also reflecting the warships sailing in the distance.

Compared to the majestic appearance when they left before, these warships seemed much more lonely at this moment.

There were many injuries on them, or there were no batteries, or the masts were broken, or there were many large holes in the side sides, or the decks were opened, and thick black smoke was rising from them.

Seeing these warships like this, everyone was also shocked.

"What the hell is going on, and why is this happening?"

Previously, they agreed that the East China Sea Fleet would win this battle, but in today's situation, this is not the case.

This situation really surprised everyone.

Sitting quietly in the battleship, Kang Lu frowned and looked solemn, he looked at the people around him, and raised his voice suddenly: "Tell me, what happened this time, why did the Yuan army find our traces?"

"General Qiyu, I don't know about this. ”

Zhang Shun lowered his head, his face full of chagrin.

If they hadn't fallen into the trap of the Yuan army this time, how would they have become like this.

Kang Lu felt unacceptable: "I don't know, do you want to shirk your responsibility?" waved his big hand, hit the desk, and scolded: "You don't know, this battle is very important, if we can successfully destroy the opponent's naval army, then we can directly attack Dadu." But now that the whole army is damaged, how do you let me defeat the other side?"

"General. ”

Zhang Gui persuaded: "Although this is a defeat, the strength of our army is still there, it's a big deal to continue fighting, why be so angry?"

In this battle, they were indeed seriously damaged, but two-thirds of the warships of the East China Sea Fleet had not yet been killed, and if these warships were also taken out, they would naturally be able to defeat the other side.

Kang Lu scolded: "It's not that I don't know. It's just that the internal troubles have not been eliminated, and I am really unwilling. ”

"Is it the reason for the leakage of the route?" asked Zhang Gui.

Kang Lu scolded: "That's right. If it weren't for someone leaking secrets, how could we have been attacked by the other side and lost so many ships?"

Fortunately, the whole army worked together to break through the encirclement of the other side, but the loss of those soldiers and warships still made Kang Lu feel sad.

If it weren't for the spy, they wouldn't have befallen this.

"But those who know about this battle plan are all in the army, and it stands to reason that it is impossible to leak it. What about the Yuan Dynasty, how did they know?" Zhang Shun was puzzled.

There are only a few of them who know the entire battle plan, and the rest are all ignorant and ignorant, so naturally it is impossible to know it. If that's the case, it's even more surprising how that guy found out the news and provided it to the Yuan Dynasty.

Kang Lu replied, "That's right. So I'm going to gather you here and ask what went wrong?"

He trusted his subordinates so much that he naturally didn't believe that they would do something like this, but it still happened, which made them feel strange, and they couldn't wait to know why this kind of thing happened.

Everyone immediately began to reminisce about what had happened, and wondered if they had leaked it out because of something.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Shun was puzzled, and then said, "Speaking of which." Just before we left, didn't Yang Guangwen invite us to drink?"

"That's right. Because he said it was a celebration feast, I didn't care. Kang Lu nodded, stared at Zhang Shun, and asked, "Isn't it at that banquet that you encountered something?"

Zhang Shun was a little ashamed and nodded: "That's right." At first, it was probably because the wine was too strong, so he was taken back to the room by the maid to sleep. As for what happened after that, I don't know very well. After all, when I drank too much and was confused, how can I know the situation around me?" Although it was said implicitly, everyone knew that this was just an elegant statement for prostitution.

Of course, they are not qualified to accuse Zhang Shun, after all, they have also done this kind of thing.

Life at sea is too boring, and ordinary people can't bear it at all, so when they get to the shore, they will not be able to resist their impulses and go back to look for flowers and willows.

This is also human nature.

"Maybe that's when the news leaked. Con Lu came to a conclusion.

Zhang Shun closed his head and replied: "Very likely." ”

"But those prostitutes were all summoned by Yang Wenguang. ”

Zhang Gui asked again: "Is it possible that he has not been audited? It is really hateful to let those prostitutes infiltrate our army and steal information." Doesn't he know how much impact it will have if our army's intelligence is leaked? After going ashore later, he will definitely have to question him. ”

Kang Lu's brain was shocked, and he immediately said, "No." Or is this what Yang Wenguang is aiming for?"

"Purpose? General! You mean that Yang Wenguang will leak the intelligence of our army. Zhang Shun was frightened and hurriedly asked.

Kang Lu closed his head and replied: "It's not impossible. After saying that, he felt that he was thinking too much, and immediately sighed and said, "Anyway, let's wait until we go ashore." After all, these are speculations, and we're not professionals. Then leave the matter to the professionals. Thinking about this was also a headache, he had to put it aside and began to direct the battleship to land.

How can the soldiers on the ship accept the remorse on their faces after the previous blow, and all their efforts were in vain at the last moment?

But now that the battleship was damaged, and there were many wounded on board, they had to rest for a while, and when everything was restored, they would leave the port again and fight to the death with the Yuan Dynasty naval army.

They knew that only by completely defeating the Yuan Dynasty's naval army and taking the entire sea control could they make the next move. If this plan is successful, then they can directly attack the Yellow Dragon and directly attack Dadu, and then threaten the rear of the Yuan Dynasty. If this is the case, then the expulsion of Tatars and the revival of China are only within reach.

After docking, Kang Lu asked the wounded on the boat to be removed, and then sent to the hospital for treatment, and he came to Yang Guangwen's mansion.

"Governor Yang. ”

With a bow, Kang Lu crossed the threshold and stepped into the mansion.

Yang Guangwen was surprised, and hurriedly stood up and said, "It turned out to be General Kang." I don't know what the reason is why you came here in person. ”

"Well, what else could it be for?"

Kang Lu sighed, and then said, "Isn't it for the sake of the ships that were killed? You must know that the Yuan army has not been completely defeated, if these warships are not repaired, when the Yuan Dynasty naval army attacks, I am afraid that we will not have enough warships to resist the Yuan Dynasty naval army. ”

"Huh. The general laughed! It was true that there were quite a lot of losses in this battle, but two-thirds of the warships were still undispatched. I believe that as long as these warships are dispatched, they will still be able to defeat the other side. Isn't it?" Yang Guangwen replied confidently: "As for those damaged ships, I will naturally mobilize people and horses to repair these warships as soon as possible." ”

"Then thank Governor Yang first. Kang Lu bowed his hand and bowed.

Looking at Yang Wenguang carefully, Kang Lu took a deep breath, but asked: "By the way, I see that the prefect seems to have expected this matter, didn't he already know that our army would be damaged?"

"This. No matter what the situation of the battle is, since it is a battle, there will naturally be victory or defeat. I prepared these things in advance, just to make it easier to repair the battleship when the time came, and I had no other intentions. Yang Wenguang was shocked, his face was still impassive, and he opened his mouth to explain.

Kang Lu nodded in agreement, and then said: "Speaking of which, I am also blamed for my negligence, if it wasn't for drinking too much at your celebration banquet yesterday, how could you reveal the secret of the march?

Yang Wenguang was puzzled, and asked tentatively: "Leaking secrets?

"Alas. If it weren't for the prostitutes you summoned? If it weren't for those prostitutes talking nonsense, how could they leak the secrets of our army? In a few moments, I'm going to take action and arrest all the prostitutes. Let them dare to leak military secrets in the future?" Kang Lu scolded, and he was still angry when he thought about it.

Yang Wenguang was embarrassed, but said, "This-"

"What's wrong?" Kang Lu's eyes narrowed slightly, looking at Yang Wenguang.

Yang Wenguang smiled bitterly: "To be honest, those prostitutes were just summoned by me. It would be too difficult to arrest them at this time. ”

"So, you're not going to arrest someone?" he scolded.

Yang Wenguang hurriedly replied: "Of course not. It's just that the prostitutes are scattered all over the place, and it's too difficult to catch them. If you bother to go and arrest them, it's too much energy, why don't you let me take action and arrest them?"

"Are you serious?"

Kang Lu stared at Yang Wenguang and asked.

Yang Wenguang swore: "This is natural, no matter how much energy you put in, I will catch those guys for you, so that they will not continue to plague my navy, right?"

"No way!"

Kang Lu shook his head and complained: "Since that guy dares to do such a thing, there must be someone behind him." I have already reported to Zhang Wei, and naturally the Ministry of Public Security will investigate. On the matter, you better forget it. ”

Yang Wenguang was a little anxious, and continued to plead: "The Ministry of Public Security? It's just a small matter, isn't it too much to bother the Ministry of Public Security? Leave it to me, and I will help you handle it properly." ”

"Governor Yang!"

Kang Lu's face turned pale, and he warned in a low voice: "Don't forget, this matter has involved the Northern Expedition, so it should naturally be reported to the Ministry of Public Security." And didn't you say it before? These prostitutes are scattered all over the place, and it's very difficult to catch them all. In this case, isn't it normal to ask the Ministry of Public Security to come and deal with it?" Looking at Yang Wenguang carefully, he was contemplative in his heart: "According to this appearance, isn't this guy really the culprit behind all this?"

Thinking that this guy was planning to destroy the entire East China Sea Fleet, Kang Lu was frightened and desperate to get the Ministry of Public Security to come here and investigate everything that had happened.