"Stop attacking" The strong smell of blood filled his nose.
He raised his arms and shouted loudly.
The flag bearer of the Qianfeng flagship quickly passed the order, and the sound of artillery fire around him became increasingly rare.
"What's wrong, Marshal?"
Qianfeng narrowed his eyes and said, "Didn't you decide not to keep any prisoners?"
"This time, that time."
Lin Muyu said: "It would be a burden to keep prisoners when the overall situation is uncertain, but now that the overall situation has been decided, bring these prisoners back to Tianji Continent, give them three months of food and military expenses, and then give them grain seeds so that they can go home to farm. , so that they can spread the wisdom of the Great Qin Empire to the entire Tianji Continent, what a bargain. " "But" Qianfeng hesitated and said: "In the naval battle of Changyuan Island, we almost killed nearly half a million merchant soldiers.
The name of the killing has spread.
It would be in vain to accept them now."
"Don't worry, the merchant army near Changyuan Island has been wiped out.
No one knows that we massacred 500,000 people."
Lin Muyu's eyes flashed with murderous intent and said: "After entering Xiping City, immediately make a list to calm the people and inform the world People, the merchant prisoners near Changyuan Island stayed on Changyuan Island because of the shortage of warships, and were sent by fishing boats to Suiding Realm to work as laborers in the fields. " 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 bitterly and said: "Marshal, why are you teasing me?
Do I, Lin Muyu, want to be the person who can screw up all the agencies and stir up troubles?
But if I don't do it, won't I be hurting another person?"
Qianfeng knew he was talking about Qin Yin, so she smiled, clasped her fists and said, "Qianfeng will swear allegiance to the Marshal and His Highness Yin to the death, even if he is wrapped in horse leather and his body is broken into pieces, he will never regret it."
"Thank you."
Lin Muyu gently patted his shoulder armor and said: "But now there is no need for you to go up the mountain of swords and the sea of fire.
Now is the time for you to establish your merits and accept the prisoners and warships."
"yes" A speedboat sped away and slowly docked at the edge of Shang Jun's flagship.
Lin Muyu and Qianfeng jumped onto the flagship.
Both of them were wearing the armor of the Great Qin Empire, and their rank insignias flashed, making them easily identifiable.
The commander of the fleet, Shi Yuqiu, had also met some generals of the Great Qin Empire before.
Those with two gold stars were captains of ten thousand, and those with three stars were commanders.
Shi Yuqiu had seen two stars but not one with a higher one.
This time, two people came, one It is a three-star, a five-star, and its status in the military can be imagined.
"If you want to surrender, please see two adults."
Shi Yuqiu leaned over and knelt down, and the commander-level, deputy-commander, commander-in-chief, and commander-in-chief-thousand-level commanders on the flagship behind him also knelt down one after another.
Lin Muyu raised her hand and said: "Commander Shi, get up.
I am Lin Muyu of Great Qin.
I accept your surrender on behalf of the Great Qin Empire.
Now please put down your weapons on all your warships."
"yes" Shi Yuqiu slowly lowered his sword and placed it on the deck in front of Lin Muyu's feet.
With a bit of suspicion on his face, he said: "What does the marshal plan to do with us?"
"Don't worry, since I accept you as prisoners, I won't kill you.
After landing, your army can be disbanded where it is.
I will give you food, wages, and grain.
You can go back to your hometown to reunite with your family."
"Thank you very much, Marshal.
Thank you Marshal very much."
Shi Yuqiu kowtowed repeatedly.
Lin Muyu nodded and didn't say much.
He just ordered the sergeant to raise the Qin Empire's purple battle flag on the flagship.
The fierce battle on the East China Sea finally ended after nearly a day and night, and finally ended with the overall victory of the Qin Empire.
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The warships with the captives took the wind eastward, and arrived at Xiping Port before dark.
At this time, the waves were already flying on Xiping Port.
Under the banner of the Great Qin Empire, Tang Zhen lived up to expectations and had already captured the city.
One warship after another docked at the harbor, and at the same time the magic crystal cannons, artillery shells, war horses, etc. on the warships were transferred to the shore.
In the evening, a celebration dinner was held at the mansion in Xiping Port, but it was not actually a celebration, it was more like preparing the three armies.
Everyone's faces were full of gloom, and there was no joy at all after a wild victory.
The empress Qin Yin sat in the chief position, while Lin Muyu and Tang Xiaoxi were on either side, followed by Feng Jixing, Qianfeng and others.
Everyone was waiting for the military staff to complete the statistics.
Zhang Wei tore off a chicken leg and ate it first as a courtesy.
Wei Qiu smiled faintly, holding his chin in his hand, in a thoughtful daze.
The lights in the mansion were a little dim.
Xiang Yu, Chen Xiaoli, Qin Yong, Baili Cang and other generals looked at Qin Yin and Lin Muyu with burning eyes.
The atmosphere of this celebration banquet was too heavy.
Not long after, Guanxing slowly walked into the hall with the roster in hand and said respectfully: "Your Highness, the statistical results are out."
"Read it," Qin Yin said.
"yes."
Guanxing nodded and looked at the roster, saying: "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.
More than 80% of the magic crystal shells were consumed, and ten war horses were damaged.
There were more than 10,000 horses.
In addition, nearly half of the military rations and equipment were lost, and less than 30% of the gold coins they carried were distributed to the prisoners.
The entire army's combat power was greatly consumed. " The generals were stunned, and then they realized why Qin Yin and Lin Muyu had no smiles on their faces.
Although the fierce battle in the East China Sea was considered a great victory, the losses were far beyond anyone's imagination.
"More than 50,000 people are missing, which means 130,000 people were killed in the battle."
Lin Muyu's eyes were a little dull and he said: "With the 70,000 injured, our 450,000-strong army only has half of the ability to fight in the East China Sea.
It’s time to fight.”
Wei Qiu cupped his fists and said: "Marshal Qi, what's more important is that our rations have been exhausted.
There is no food at all in Xiping Port.
The enemy army burned down the granary when they retreated.
We don't even know where the rations will be at noon tomorrow." , After all, we still have an army of 300,000 people, and the daily rations are an extremely terrifying figure.
As the commander of the Military Supplies Department, what does General Ding Xi have to say?"
Ding Xi frowned and said, "It's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice.
I only have so little supplies on hand.
Most of the warship's load is occupied by war horses, weapons, armor, and heavy artillery.
There is nothing I can do."
Chu Yao said: "Also, there is a serious shortage of medicines.
Half of the warships we were responsible for escorting medicines were sunk by Feili when he broke out.
Now there are more than 70,000 wounded soldiers in need of treatment.
Hemostasis, anti-inflammation and other medicines are extremely scarce. 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 a foundation as soon as possible, otherwise we will be trapped here.
Although the merchant army was defeated at sea, their land army But there is no loss at all.
Once they attack, we will be caught off guard. " Lin Muyu only felt that her head was extremely heavy and said: "Let's go one by one.
Let's talk about the military rations first.
How many gold coins have we brought?
We will send people to nearby places as soon as possible to purchase grains, livestock, etc."
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"I'm afraid this is just a drop in the bucket."
Tang Xiaoxi said: "Mu Mu, what a powerful person Chen Yu is.
He has long ordered to strengthen the walls and clear the country.
The civilians near Xiping Port will not have food in their hands.
Unless we cooperate with Gong Shangming and Bei Just like Ming Huan, he catches and eats people."
"The army of Great Qin will never eat people."
Lin Muyu cast his eyes on Sikong Yao, looked at her with pleading eyes, and said: "Ayao, please think of a way."
Si Kong Yao pursed her red lips and said, "I finally thought of me.
Hmm, 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 Tianji Continent, is currently only defended by Chen Yu's 10,000 old, weak, sick and disabled people.
Once Xiping City is captured, will there be no food?"
"Will Chen Yu give up Xiping City to us so easily?"
Lin Muyu was a little suspicious and frowned: "If I were Chen Yu, I would burn Xiping City with a fire and not 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 would not waste time chatting here.
Instead, I would send an army of iron cavalry with armor-piercing bows to attack Xiping City at night.
Xiping City is only four hundred miles away from Xiping Port.
It is enough to reach Xiping in one night.
The best strategy is to capture Xiping City before Chen Yu has time to burn the granaries."
"I think so too."
Lin Muyu smiled slightly, twisted an arrow, and said: "Situ Sen listened to the order and ordered you to immediately lead the Gentian Battalion of 20,000 cavalry to attack Xiping City at night with the purpose of snatching food and grass.
You must do it at dawn Solve the problem of food and grass before."
"Damn" Situ Sen grinned and said, "Is it just because my subordinate is talking too much?"
"Yes, what else do you have to say."
"Can I finish the soup before leaving?"
"No, come here, the Linghuo Division will fill a pot of soup for General Stuart and let him drink it while walking on the road."
"Yes, Marshal" Situ Sen didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
He cupped his fists and said, "I obey, Marshal, you will definitely get hemorrhoids if you torture me like this."
"Even if you have hemorrhoids, you still have to capture Xiping City.
Go quickly."
"yes" Everyone laughed.
Looking at the three armies, I am afraid that Situ Sen was the only one who dared to talk to the Imperial Marshal like this without being subject to a military stick.
However, Situ Sen is indeed a famous general and a 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 soldiers to leave with a pot of thick soup.
Lin Muyu said: "Go on, let's talk about how to solve the shortage of medicines."
"This is relatively simple."
Sikong Yao said: "There is a county less than seventy miles away from here called Feijun.
Feijun is a city famous for medicine.
It was once the city where medicinal herbs were concentrated in the entire Xishan Province.
I can send five thousand people immediately.
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The cavalry will go to Fei County and come back before dawn with a large amount of hemostatic and anti-inflammatory drugs."
Chu Yao said happily: "If this can be done, that would be the best."
At this time, Qin Yan, who was guarding the door, walked in and said, "Brother, it's starting to snow again."
“It’s snowing again” Lin Muyu frowned and said, "No matter what, I'll order the three armies to take a good rest tonight and set out for Xiping City early tomorrow morning."
"yes" "Wait a moment, Commander Bai Licang, I have an order for you."
"Marshal, please give me your orders."
Bai Licang clasped his fists.
"Bring dry food and water tomorrow morning, take the empire's 30,000 naval troops and leave Xiping Port, return to Lingdong Province, and transport the rest of our troops and supplies over there.
The sooner the better.
We have captured nearly 3,000 merchant ships The warship is enough to serve as your cargo ship."
"Yes, as ordered":