Text Chapter 1146: Stuart's Curse

"Stop attacking!"

There was a strong smell of blood in his nostrils, he raised his arms and roared loudly, the flag bearer of the shallow wind flagship quickly delivered orders, and the sound of shelling around became less and less.

"What's the matter, Marshal?" Qianfeng narrowed his eyes and said, "Didn't you decide not to keep any prisoners?"

"One moment and another moment."

Lin Muyu said: "It's a burden to keep the captives when the overall situation is not fixed, but now the overall situation has been decided. Bring these captives back to Tianji Continent, pay them three months' food and military expenses, and then give them grain seeds so that they can go home to farm. , so...they can spread the wisdom of the Great Qin Empire to the entire Tianji Continent, what a bargain."

"But……"

Qianfeng hesitated, and said: "During the Naval Battle of Changyuan Island, we almost killed nearly half a million merchants. The name of the killing has spread. Wouldn't it be futile to accept them now?"

"Don't worry, the merchant army near Changyuan Island is dead. No one knows that we slaughtered 500,000 people." Lin Muyu's eyes flashed a murderous intent, and said: "After entering Xiping City, immediately set up a list to comfort the people and inform the world People, the captives of the merchant army near Changyuan Island stayed on Changyuan Island because of the shortage of warships, and were sent by fishing boats to the Broken Ding Realm to serve as labor labor in the field."

Qianfeng smiled slightly: "Marshal Shengming, those who conquer the world, attack the heart first, Marshal is indeed a master."

Lin Muyu couldn't help but smiled wryly and said: "Marshal, why bother to tease me, do I, Lin Muyu, want to be the one who has exhausted all the organs and messed up the situation? It's just that if I don't do it, won't it hurt another person?"

Knowing that he was talking about Qin Yin, Qianfeng smiled, clasped his fists and said, "Qianfeng swears his life and death to the Marshal and Your Highness Yin, even if his body is shrouded in horse leather and his body is smashed to pieces, he will never regret it!"

"Thank you."

Lin Muyu patted his shoulder armor lightly, and said: "But now you don't need to go up the mountain of swords and down into the sea of ​​fire. Now is the time for you to make meritorious deeds. Take the captives and warships."

"yes!"

...

A fast boat galloped away and slowly docked at the edge of the flagship of the merchant army. Lin Muyu and Qianfeng jumped onto the flagship. Both of them were wearing the armor of the Great Qin Empire, and their military rank emblems flashed, making them easy to identify.

Shi Yuqiu, the commander of the fleet, also met some generals of the Great Qin Empire before. The one with two gold stars is Commander Wan, and the one with three stars is the commander. Shi Yuqiu has seen two stars but not higher ones. It is a three-star, a five-star, and its status in the army can be imagined.

"Surrender... Shi Yuqiu, see the two adults!"

Shi Yuqiu leaned over and knelt down, and behind him the commander-level, deputy-commander, commander-in-chief, and commander-in-chief also knelt down one after another.

Lin Muyu raised his hand and said: "Commander Shi, get up, I am Lin Muyu of Great Qin, and I accept your surrender on behalf of the Great Qin Empire. Now, please put down all your warships."

"yes!"

Shi Yuqiu slowly lowered his saber and placed it on the deck in front of Lin Muyu's feet, with a look of suspicion on his face, he said, "What is the Marshal going to do with us?"

"Don't worry, since I accept you as prisoners, I won't kill you. After you go ashore, your army will be disbanded in place, and I will give you food, money and grain. Go back to your hometown and reunite with your family."

"Really? Thank you Marshal... Thank you Marshal!"

Shi Yu wanted to kowtow again and again.

Lin Muyu nodded and didn't say much, but ordered the sergeant to raise the Great Qin Empire's Ziyinhua battle flag on the flagship.

...

The fierce battle in the East China Sea finally came to an end after nearly a day and a night, and finally ended with the Qin Empire's overall victory. Taking the captive warships to the east, they arrived at Xiping Port before dark. Holding the banner of the Great Qin Empire, Tang Zhen lived up to his expectations and took down the city.

One after another, the warships docked at the harbor, and at the same time transferred the magic crystal cannons, shells, war horses, etc. on the warships to the shore.

In the evening, a celebration dinner was held in the mansion in Xiping Port, but it was not actually a celebration, it was more like preparing the armed forces. Everyone's faces were full of gloom, and there was no joy after the victory.

Empress Qin Yin sat in the chief position, while Lin Muyu and Tang Xiaoxi were on the two sides, followed by Feng Jixing, Qianfeng and others. Everyone was waiting, waiting for the military staff to complete the statistics.

Zhang Wei tore off a chicken leg and ate it as a respect.

Wei Chou smiled lightly, resting his chin on his hand, and was in a daze thoughtfully.

The lights in the mansion were a bit dim, Xiang Yu, Chen Xiaoli, Qin Yong, Baili Cang and other generals all looked at Qin Yin and Lin Muyu with blazing eyes. The atmosphere of this celebration banquet was too heavy.

Not long after, Guan Xing walked slowly into the hall holding the roster in his hand, and said respectfully, "His Royal Highness, the statistics are out."

"Read it." Qin Yin said.

"yes."

Guanxing nodded and looked at the roster, and said: "In this battle, our army lost a total of 1,844 warships, more than 84,700 soldiers were killed, more than 52,100 were missing, and about 70,000 were injured. The magic crystal shells consumed more than 80%, and the horses lost 100%. There are more than 10,000 horses, and in addition, nearly half of the army rations and equipment have been lost, and less than 30% of the gold coins they carried were distributed to the prisoners, and the entire army's combat power was exhausted."

The generals were stunned, and only then did they know why Qin Yin and Lin Muyu didn't have any smiles on their faces. Although the fierce battle in the East China Sea was a great victory, the loss was far beyond anyone's imagination.

"More than 50,000 people are missing, that's 130,000 people killed in battle." Lin Muyu's eyes were a little dull, and he said: "With the addition of 70,000 wounded, only half of our 450,000 troops will be able to fight in the East China Sea." It's time to fight."

Wei Chou clasped his fists and said, "Marshal Qizuo, what's more important is that our rations are exhausted. There is no food in Xiping Port. When the enemy retreated, they set fire to the granary. We don't even know where the rations for tomorrow noon are. After all, we still have 300,000 troops, and our daily rations are an extremely terrifying figure. General Ding Xi, as the commander of the Military Supplies Department, what do you have to say?"

Ding Xi frowned and said, "It's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice. I only have a little supplies on hand. Most of the warship's load is occupied by horses, weapons, armor, and heavy artillery. I have nothing to do."

Chu Yao said: "Also, there is a serious shortage of medicines. Half of the warships we were responsible for escorting medicines were sunk when Philip broke through. Now there are more than 70,000 wounded soldiers who need medical treatment. Medicines such as hemostasis and anti-inflammation are extremely difficult. insufficient."

Xiang Yu said: "Shuai Lin, Xiping Port is just a seaport, not a place to stay for a long time. We must conquer a big city as soon as possible as the foundation, otherwise... we will be trapped here. Although the merchant army was defeated at sea, their The land army did not suffer any losses, once they attack and kill us, we will be caught off guard."

Lin Muyu only felt that his head was huge, and said: "Let's talk about the military rations one by one, how many gold coins we brought, and send people to nearby places to buy food, livestock, etc. as soon as possible."

"I'm afraid this is a drop in the bucket." Tang Xiaoxi said: "Mumu, what a powerful person Chen Yu is, he has already ordered to fortify the walls and clear the fields, and the civilians near Xiping Port will not have food in their hands, unless we follow Gong Shangming and Bei Like Minghuan, arresting and eating people."

"Daqin's army will never eat people." Lin Muyu cast his eyes on Sikong Yao, looked at her for help, and said, "Ayao, you should think of a way!"

Sikong Yao pursed her red lips: "Finally thought of me?! Hmph, there is a way, it just depends on whether you want to use it or not."

"Well, you say."

"Xiping City, a huge Xiping City, one of the famous cities in the Tianji Continent, is now only defended by Chen Yu's 10,000 old, weak, sick and disabled. Once Xiping City is captured, will there be no food?"

"Will Chen Yu give us Xiping City so easily?" Lin Muyu frowned suspiciously, "If I were Chen Yu, I would burn down Xiping City with a torch, and I wouldn't leave it to us."

"I think Chen Yu should have already done this." Qin Yin said.

Situ Sen raised his eyebrows and said, "If I were the marshal, I wouldn't waste time chatting here, but would send an iron cavalry with armor-piercing bows to attack Xiping City in the starry night. The best strategy is to capture Xiping City before Chen Yu has time to burn the granary."

"I think so too." Lin Muyu smiled slightly, picked up a command arrow, and said: "Situ Sen obeys the order, and I order you to immediately lead the 20,000 cavalry from the Long Dan Camp to attack Xiping City in the starry night, with the purpose of robbing food and grass. Solve the problem of food and grass before."

"Damn..." Situ Sen grinned and said, "Is it just because the subordinates have said too much?"

"Yes, what else do you have to say?"

"Can I finish my soup before leaving?"

"No, come here. The Spirit Fire Division fills a pot of thick soup for General Situ Sen and asks him to drink it as he walks along the road."

"Yes, Marshal!"

Situ Sen didn't know whether to laugh or cry, he cupped his fists and said, "This subordinate obeys orders! Marshal, you will definitely get hemorrhoids if you torture your subordinates like this."

"Even if you are struggling to get hemorrhoids, you still want to take Xiping City. Go quickly."

"yes!"

Everyone laughed, looking at the three armies, I am afraid that only Situ Sen dared to talk to the Marshal of the Empire like this without receiving the military stick. However, Situ Sen is indeed a famous general and fierce general. He will definitely complete the orders given by Lin Muyu. As for the means, that is secondary.

A few minutes later, Situ Sen ordered the army to leave with a pot of thick soup.

Lin Muyu said: "Continue, let's talk about how to solve the shortage of medicines?"

"This one is relatively simple."

Sikong Yao said: "There is a county town less than seventy miles away from here called Fei County. Fei County is a city famous for its medicine. It used to be the city where the entire Xishan Province concentrated herbal medicine. I can immediately send five thousand The iron cavalry will go to Fei County, and they will be able to return with a large amount of hemostatic and anti-inflammatory drugs before dawn."

Chu Yao said happily: "If this can be done, it would be the best!"

At this time, Qin Yan, who was guarding the door, came in and said, "Brother, it's snowing again."

"It's snowing again..."

Lin Muyu frowned and said, "It doesn't matter that much, order the three armies to take a good rest tonight, and leave for Xiping City tomorrow morning."

"yes!"

"Wait a minute, Commander Bailicang, I have an order for you."

"Marshal, please order!" Baili Cang clasped his fists.

"You take dry food and water with you tomorrow morning, and leave Xiping Port with 30,000 navy troops from the empire, return to Lingdong province, and bring the rest of our troops and supplies over, the sooner the better. We captured nearly 3,000 merchant ships The warship is enough to be your cargo ship."

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