Chapter 1296 Encounter at Sea

After sending Miaoyin back to the cabin, Yun Zheng returned to the deck.

A whale-tooth ship has rushed forward and started to investigate the situation ahead.

Yun Zheng picked up the Clairvoyance again and scanned the surrounding sea, then asked Zhao Liuliang: "Is there any place nearby that would be convenient for setting up an ambush?"

"This one……"

Zhao Liuliang felt a little ashamed, "I'm not very clear about this either..."

He also lacks practical experience!

He didn't quite understand where it would be convenient to set up an ambush and where it would be inconvenient.

Even though he holds the title of admiral of the navy, he is actually only a dabbler when it comes to naval warfare.

"..."

Yun Zheng looked at Zhao Liuliang speechlessly, but did not blame him. Instead, he asked, "Are there many reefs or undercurrents nearby?"

“There is no undercurrent.”

Zhao Liuliang shook his head. "However, further ahead is the place at the Zhenhe Port that the princess mentioned before. There are more reefs there..."

Reef?

Yun Zheng pondered for a moment and asked again: "Do you think that if the enemy really wants to attack us, they might want to force us to a place full of reefs?"

"It's definitely possible!"

Zhao Liuliang answered without hesitation: "Our small boats are fine, but the big ships have a deep draft. Once they are forced into an area with many reefs, they are likely to run aground. In this case, our big ships will almost be ruined..."

Listening to Zhao Liuliang's words, Yun Zheng couldn't help but bury his head in thought.

They don't have many warships.

If the enemy is a large force, they should just charge at us directly, right?

Now, the enemy is still acting sneakily. They probably don't have many warships, and they may be planning a sneak attack.

At this moment, the messenger reported loudly: "Your Highness, the port patrol boat reported that three enemy warships are approaching them!"

Yun Zheng immediately raised his telescope again and looked towards the port side.

The three enemy ships were still some distance away from them, and through their clairvoyance they could not see any obvious movements of the enemy ships.

However, if you look carefully, you will find that the enemy ship is slightly closer to their port side patrol boat.

Yun Zheng frowned, secretly thinking about the enemy's intentions.

Is the enemy trying to test their strength or preparing to attack?

Damn it!

He really doesn't know much about naval warfare!

After thinking for a moment, Yun Zheng immediately ordered: "Come here! Go get two explosive packs!"

"Yes!"

The guards who were not seasick quickly took the order and left.

As he turned around, Yun Zheng instructed Zhao Liuliang again: "Send a signal to the boat on the right, and tell it to quickly approach our ship!"

Zhao Liuliang took the order and immediately ordered his men to start signaling with flags.

Soon, the guards brought two explosive packs.

Yun Zheng handed the explosive pack to Zhao Liuliang and said, "Wait for the boat to come over, and have it deliver the explosive pack to the port patrol boat. Once the enemy approaches, ignite the explosive pack and shoot at the enemy ship!"

"Yes!"

Zhao Liuliang accepted the order and asked Yun Zheng, "Your Highness, do you want to scare off the enemy ships?"

"Ah."

Yun Zheng nodded gently, "I don't know anything about naval warfare, and you are also a half-baked expert. There are so many people on the boat who are vomiting and can't even stand steadily. If you can avoid a head-on confrontation with the enemy, try to avoid it!"

"Wait until we get the navy ready, then we can slowly deal with them!"

Even though their fleet looks respectable, in fact, only the 1,500 people led by Zhao Liuliang can fight.

If we exclude the oarsmen, sailors and other miscellaneous soldiers, there would probably be less than a thousand people who could fight.

In this situation, it would be too disadvantageous to have a serious fight with the enemy.

"The general understands!"

Zhao Liuliang said ashamedly: "I will study the tactics of naval warfare carefully and make the navy form combat effectiveness as soon as possible!"

"We really need to hurry up on this matter."

Yun Zheng nodded slightly: "We brought back some warships from the Kingdom of Li this time. You can also do some small-scale confrontation training in the future! Many things are slowly figured out."

He can also teach Zhao Liuliang other fighting methods.

But he is indeed not qualified to teach this naval battle.

There are too many factors that affect the outcome of a naval battle.

He felt that in order to understand naval warfare, one must first understand the changing patterns of things like hydrology and weather.

Soon, the small boat that received the order came over.

Zhao Liuliang ordered his men to deliver the two explosive packs to the boat and passed on Yun Zheng's words.

From then on, the two men kept an eye on the movements of the enemy ship on the port side.

The enemy ship on the port side approached for a distance and then stopped moving.

It felt like the enemy was provoking them.

Yun Zheng was so angry that his teeth were itching, but he couldn't do anything about the enemy.

If this happened on land, would the enemy be so arrogant?

Just as the two were paying attention to the movements on the port side, the messenger reported again: "Your Highness, the sentry boat ahead reported that seven enemy ships were spotted in front of us on the left! The enemy ships are speeding towards us..."

Zhao Liuliang's heart trembled, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Highness must have guessed it right! The enemy wants to force us into that reef area!"

"Okay! They have guts!"

Yun Zheng's eyes flashed with coldness, "Order the ships ahead to clear the way, and my ship will lead the charge!"

"Your Highness can't!"

Zhao Liuliang's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly stopped Yun Zheng: "Your Highness and Madam Miaoyin are both on the ship. If the enemy attacks, they may be injured! I request that I personally lead the two ships to fight the enemy in front!"

Yun Zheng thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay! I'll give you the last explosive pack as well! If the enemy ship dares to get close, ignite the explosive and shoot at it!"

"Yes!"

Zhao Liuliang received the order loudly and immediately started signaling with flags, asking a small boat to come and take him to the ship.

When the boat approached, Zhao Liuliang immediately boarded the boat with the explosive pack.

Yun Zheng raised his clairvoyance and quickly scanned the entire sea surface.

I kept cursing in my heart.

These bastards really know how to pick the right time.

After returning, we will move the cannons onto the warship!

Even if there aren't many shells, it's enough as long as it can deter the enemy.

If there is a similar situation again, there is no need to be so troublesome.

Under Yun Zheng's gaze, Zhao Liuliang quickly took a small boat to a ship in front of them and climbed onto the ship using the ladder lowered by the people on the ship.

Soon, the ships in front made way for the channel, and Zhao Liuliang personally led two tower ships to the front of the fleet.

Seeing that the enemy warships were still approaching, Zhao Liuliang immediately ordered, "Raise the black flag! Send a warning to the enemy!"

"Raise the black flag!"

The messenger yelled.

Upon hearing the order, the flag bearer immediately pulled down the original flag and replaced it with a black flag.

As the flag bearer pulled the flag, the black flag was quickly raised to the mast.

A black flag fluttered in the wind, blown by the sea breeze.

Black represents death.

The meaning of the warning when the black flag is raised is extremely clear.

However, the enemy ship not only did not stop, but continued to approach them.

"Shield bearers in position!"

"Bows and arrows ready!"

"Jumping soldiers, take your positions..."

As the black flag was raised, the soldiers on the two ships quickly took their positions.

Zhao Liuliang stared at the enemy ship that was getting closer and closer, and shouted: "Order the whale tooth ship on the starboard side to prepare to ram the enemy ship!"