Chapter 2266 Searching for the Fleet

The next day, when Fang Xing woke up, he heard someone shouting outside.

"What's going on at this hour?"

He got up and washed.

The so-called washing up is actually a small bowl of water. This is a preferential treatment given to Fang Xing because of his status. Ordinary sergeants and crew members can only wet a towel and finish the job.

Breakfast is a piece of cake with pickles inside, which tastes good.

After breakfast, I woke up and went to the deck.

On the deck at this moment, Liu Pu was running.

The sun is not shining brightly in the morning, and the temperature is not too high, but you can run shirtless and squat down for a while before retching. You are asking for trouble!

Fang Xing stood in the shadows and watched. Xiao Dao came over and said, "Master, the young Marquis has been running away for half an hour."

Liu Pu's body was covered in sweat, reflecting the light in the morning light.

Fang Xing turned around and went back, but refused to dissuade him.

So Liu Pu continued to run until he lay on the deck exhausted.

After resting for a while, he got up with difficulty and went to the kitchen to find food.

Of course the cook would not treat him badly, and secretly gave him a lot of bean sprouts.

The flatbread is stuffed with fried bean sprouts and kimchi. The taste can drive people crazy who haven't eaten fresh vegetables in a long time.

Liu Pu ate the flatbread, drank a bowl of pot soup, burped and went to the deck.

He found an old crew member and respectfully asked him about ships and the sea.

The old crew member was flattered, and Liu Pu was also sensible. He couldn't get meat sticks on the ship, so he gave him Baobao. The old crew member wanted to give him all his money.

So the two of them walked from the bow to the stern, and with Fang Xing's acquiescence, even visited all parts of the treasure ship.

Then there is the teaching of various situations at sea. This kind of knowledge cannot be mastered in a few months, so Liu Pu became a supernumerary crew member on the ship and followed the operations all day long.

Fang Xingzai watched with cold eyes and did not interfere.

"It's time for the fleet that went earlier to come back."

Hong Bao measured the distance on the chart, and then calculated the position of the advance boat fleet that had set off long ago.

Fu Xian made a few gestures with his big hand and said: "We only asked them to leave the strait and then come back immediately. It's time to come back."

Fang Xing didn't calculate it because the distance was in his mind.

This is the cabin at the bow of the ship. Through the thick glass, you can see the tiny waves on the sea.

Fu Xian asked, "Uncle Xinghe, do you want to send a ship to support us?"

Fang Xing shook his head and said: "Three warships, our speed is not bad. If we can fight, we will fight. If we can't, we will run away. I don't think they are in danger."

Hong Bao raised his head and said, "That's right. They haven't encountered a storm recently. When they left the strait, they just looked left and right. If they encountered an enemy, of course..."

He looked at Fang Xing and said hesitantly, "Are you going to pursue him rashly?"

Fang Xing shook his head again, and Fu Xian said: "Uncle Xinghe is on the ship. This trip is not a condolence transaction. If it violates military orders, then military regulations will speak for themselves."

Fang Xing nodded and said, "Celebrate the New Year with peace of mind."

"Spotters are indispensable. We will immediately dispatch sentry ships to search ahead and to the left and right every day."

Fang Xing never felt that there was much difference between naval battles and land battles. They were all about seizing advantageous positions and striking with firepower.

As for corner fighting and gang-hopping operations, the current Daming Navy has fallen behind.

"Get some practice."

So the fleet began formation drills, changing formations from time to time according to the orders of the flagship.

"Warships have broadsides to display their firepower, so you have to slowly figure out how to effectively attack your opponents and what formation is best."

So following the order, those warships continued to simulate using their broadsides to attack the enemy. The gunners on the ship were trying their best to simulate firing, and the atmosphere was almost close to actual combat.

"ignition!"

A sergeant next to the artillery touched the fire door with a thick unlit incense stick, and then the people in the artillery crew looked ahead habitually.

The warships were all practicing, and the other ships were a little embarrassed.

According to the arrangement,

During combat, their mission is auxiliary. When they have an absolute advantage, their mission is to watch the show.

If the enemy force is strong, then their task is to hide behind quickly to avoid being entangled by the enemy.

As for the enemy...

"Uncle Xinghe, isn't it a waste to just use warships to meet the enemy? Treasure ships are indestructible!"

Fu Xian had deep feelings for the treasure ship and felt that Fang Xing had overestimated the enemy.

"They have so many boats that the ants will kill the elephants."

Fang Xing could only say this, but Hong Bao was much more knowledgeable: "If they set fire to the ship so densely, would they be able to escape if the treasure ship didn't start running?"

Fu Xian thought of the scene where the densely packed boats were lit on fire and rushed towards the treasure ship. He couldn't help but shook his head and said, "You can't stop it, you can't hide it."

…

There are more than ten ships docked at the dock in Sumatra, the largest of which is a small mountain-like treasure ship.

There were natives on the dock constantly carrying food and drinking water to the boats, and the sergeants were staring at them.

Second Sister Shi spoke to Lin Zheng, who led the small fleet.

"...I haven't heard of any other ships coming recently. Mr. Lin, are you mistaken?"

Lin Zheng pointed to his eyes and said: "My eyesight is very good, better than all the lookout posts. That ship must exist, which is why I refuse to return. If I don't eliminate the threat to the army, what will happen to me?" I don’t dare to go back even if I have the nerve to do so!”

Second Sister Shi was not a good person. She thought for a while and said, "Mr. Lin, is it true... Even if someone is spying, they don't dare to attack or even test, so it shows that they are not a formidable enemy."

Lin Zheng looked around, and Second Sister Shi waved her hands, and the two sergeants standing behind her left.

Lin Zheng waited for them to go away before saying: "This matter is not a secret between the DPRK and China, but you should be more cautious. At most, you can broadcast it to a few people."

Hearing that it was a secret, Second Sister Shi said, "Mr. Lin, if it's not related to this, please don't say it. I'm afraid."

Lin Zheng smiled and said: "It has something to do with your side too."

Sister Shi immediately lowered her head slightly to express her gratitude and listening.

"The Taixi envoy arrived in the capital and was not very harmonious with the DPRK and the Central Government. According to the DPRK's judgment, they may follow the Ming Dynasty's fleet and rush out of the Dragon Bay, and then sail all the way here, so be vigilant."

Second Sister Shi felt awe-inspiring and said, "Mr. Lin, there are no decent warships here. If they attack in a surprise attack, Old Port will definitely not be able to stop them!"

Lin Zheng smiled and said: "I know, so I came here as a vanguard. The fleet is still behind. Uncle Xinghe, Eunuch Hong, Master Fu, such a leading lineup, if the Taixi people don't come, I'm afraid they will Can not go back."

Second Sister Shi felt at ease, so she took the initiative to ask for help, but Lin Zheng did not agree.

"Most of your people are fishermen, and the boat is slow. If it is discovered, it will not be able to catch up. It may even be sunk by the other side."

At this time, the last group of natives carrying supplies disembarked. Someone came over and asked, "Sir, after the supplies are completed, can we go to sea?"

"Weigh anchor!"

Lin Zheng cupped his hands and said, "After I leave, Mr. Shi remembers to send a boat to look around. If the enemy is found, he will come back in strong force. They will definitely not dare to land."

Second Sister Shi cupped her hands and said, "Yes, I know it. Don't worry, Mr. Lin. If they dare to land, my uncle will be right behind them, and they will be attacked from both sides. There will be no way for them to survive!"

Lin Zheng nodded, "Take care!"

"Take care of yourself!"

When Lin Zheng returned to the boat, Sister Shi noticed that the boat he was riding in was actually a warship, not a larger and more comfortable treasure ship, and she felt a sense of crisis in her heart.

The fleet left the dock and gradually moved away.

Second Sister Shi ordered: "From now on, we will send ships out every day to scout. If we find ships, we will come back to report them. Don't approach recklessly."

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