freenovelworld Chapter 445: Annihilation of the Enemy by Sea and Air
Chapter 445: Annihilation of the Enemy by Sea and Air
Shen Li, Shen Shaodong, Luo Lingchen, Su Ran, Nangong Qi, and Chu Fengmian, led the musketeers, artillerymen, and archers, riding steadily on the broad back of the dragon. Beside them, E Xiaoba spread his white wings and followed them gracefully, patrolling back and forth over the vast sea together. Everyone's eyes were as sharp as torches, and they did not miss any suspicious corner of the sea.
This was a mission Luo Lingchen could have handled alone, but at this crucial moment, Su Ran, Nangong Qi, and Chu Fengmian, unwilling to fall behind, all volunteered. Shen Li had no choice but to agree to let them go together.
The dragon stretched out its powerful wings and soared rapidly in the air. Not long after, it spotted the fifty warships on the surging sea.
These warships are arranged in a fan shape, with broad and thick hulls, and are obviously built for naval battles.
On the deck, the crossbowmen and archers were on full alert, exuding a cold and murderous aura.
Shen Li stared at the warships with a sharp look in his eyes, and was the first to speak and analyze: "Dad, everyone, look.
From the equipment and layout of these warships, it's easy to see that they're deployed entirely according to naval warfare standards. Recalling the previous battle, these 200,000 enemy invaders engaged us, suffering only a few tens of thousands of casualties. Yet, they were frightened by the 200,000-man army led by my father and instantly retreated dozens of miles.
In my opinion, they are definitely not good at land warfare, and naval warfare is their strongest area."
After listening to this, Shen Shaodong nodded heavily, his expression solemn. He then added, "Li'er is absolutely right. They suddenly launched a large-scale attack on the coastal areas of our unfamiliar country, but they didn't dare to rush deep into the land. I believe they secretly reconnaissance the nearby waters for a long time beforehand. Knowing that our land-based military is strong, they chose to linger at sea, looking for an opportunity to strike."
Luo Lingchen's gaze was like a hawk, locked tightly on the warships, and he continued, "Everyone, look at the layout of these warships. The archers are standing in neat and orderly positions, and it is obvious that they have all undergone rigorous training.
The ships are also equipped with large and powerful crossbows with a considerable range. If our ships approach, they will instantly fall into their attack range and suffer severe damage.
However, we also have our own advantages. Our muskets and artillery have a far greater range than theirs, and are extremely powerful. As long as we use our tactics properly, we will definitely be able to seize the initiative."
Su Ran pressed his hand on the hilt of his sword, his face stern as he calmly analyzed, "Since they are good at naval battles, the maneuverability and flexibility of these warships must be excellent.
Once we launch an attack, they are likely to scatter and flee quickly. Therefore, we must formulate an extremely thorough tactic to ensure that we can capture them all in one fell swoop."
Nangong Qi narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking about something, and nodded in agreement: "That's right, I suggest that we split our troops into two groups. One group will launch a strong attack from the front and use artillery to carry out long-range bombardment to attract their attention;
The other group quickly circled behind them, cutting off their retreat. The musketeers seized the opportunity, quickly approached, and fired accurately, disrupting their formation.
Chu Fengmian gently waved his folding fan, a smile on his face as he said leisurely, "Everyone's saying is very reasonable. However, in naval warfare, changes in weather and wind direction are extremely critical. The impact of these two factors on the entire battle situation cannot be underestimated. We must always pay attention and flexibly adjust our tactics according to the actual situation."
After Shen Li listened carefully to everyone's analysis, he had already planned a foolproof strategy in his mind.
With a determined look, she scanned everyone present and said decisively, "According to what we just discussed, we will immediately start formulating a battle plan.
This time, we must completely repel these enemy invaders and restore peace to our seas! Since we have so few warships, it's difficult to confront them head-on at sea, so we'll rely primarily on air power to launch surprise attacks."
Shen Li paused, then methodically outlined the battle plan. "We'll use Jiaolong and E Xiaoba as the main aerial combat force, splitting our forces into two groups. The first group will be led by Luo Lingchen, riding Jiaolong, with half of the musketeers, artillerymen, and all the archers. They'll advance rapidly from high altitude in front of the enemy fleet. The archers will fire a volley first, using a dense barrage of arrows to suppress any movement on the enemy ships' decks and disrupt their response rhythm."
Then, the musketeers fired accurately at the appropriate distance, focusing on the enemy ship's command system and key defense facilities, throwing them into chaos.
Finally, the gunners opened fire at full force, aiming at the enemy ship's bow, sails, and other vital parts, directly destroying its forward momentum and control capabilities, launching a frontal assault."
"The second route will be led by me, Su Ran, Nangong Qi, and Chu Fengmian. We'll ride Goose Xiaoba and lead the other half of the musketeers and artillerymen. We'll outflank the enemy fleet from behind, aiming to cut off their retreat.
After launching the first attack to attract the enemy's attention, we quickly closed in from the rear at low altitude. The musketeers first fired at the enemy ships that tried to flee to deter them.
Afterwards, the gunners bombarded the enemy ship's stern and rudder, completely destroying their escape and trapping them firmly in the encirclement.
"Dad, throughout the entire operation, you will be in overall command from the air and keep an eye on the overall battlefield dynamics. If you discover an enemy ship attempting to break through or any other emergency situation arises, dispatch two forces to provide support at any time.
At the same time, everyone must always pay attention to changes in weather and wind direction. If the wind direction is favorable to us, we can use the wind to adjust the flight speed and angle of Jiaolong and E Xiaoba to occupy a more advantageous attack position;
If the wind direction suddenly changes, it may affect the accuracy of firearms, artillery, and bows. Tactics and shooting angles must be adjusted promptly. Everyone must maintain close coordination and strive to annihilate this enemy force in one fell swoop!
After hearing this, everyone's blood instantly boiled in their hearts. They nodded vigorously, rubbing their hands, and couldn't wait to prepare for the upcoming fierce naval battle.