Chapter 189
The next day, the ship was in the water.
One day later.
A certain sea area in the New World.
"It should be almost there. According to our intelligence, the last time the Golden Lion appeared was near this sea area."
On the deck of the warship, Zhan Guo calmly flipped through the nautical chart in his hand, while adjusting his black-framed glasses, and said slowly.
Darren squinted and scanned the vast sea in front of him, frowning.
Even with such a huge intelligence network of the navy, it is no less difficult to find the trace of a pirate group in this vast sea.
He is now gradually realizing the difficulties of the navy's senior officials such as Zhan Guo.
Many times, it is not that the navy is incompetent, watching the riots of the Great Pirate Era and allowing so many pirates to wreak havoc in this sea without hindrance.
Rather, this world is too big, and the communication and intelligence network are relatively backward. Although the speed of warships, as the main means of transportation, is not slow, it is nothing compared to the vastness of the sea.
Even if they act immediately after receiving pirate intelligence or whereabouts, it will take at least several hours or even days for the large force to arrive at the destination.
Not to mention that the climate changes in the New World are unpredictable, dangerous and treacherous, and there is no way to predict it.
For various reasons, the efficiency of the navy in hunting pirates has become extremely low.
This is an objective factor, which is essentially difficult to change.
This is also one of the reasons why the Warring States period is so eager to form a flying fleet.
The navy does not lack combat power, but lacks mobility.
If the navy has a flying fleet, the mobility of the troops will be increased countless times, so the efficiency of the navy in hunting pirates will also be increased to an incredible level.
"It's not a good idea to search like a headless fly. General Zhan Guo, have you found out why the Golden Lion Shi Ji showed up this time?"
Darren frowned.
Zhan Guo shook his head and said:
"I can't find out. Shi Ji is a secretive guy with a deep mind. He is very good at hiding his action targets."
This is a headache... Darren's eyebrows were twisted tighter.
"Hey, it seems that something extraordinary has happened over there..."
At this time, Borsalino's slow voice suddenly sounded.
He raised his hand and pointed to a certain direction on the sea in the distance, with a teasing smile.
Darren and Zhan Guo looked in the direction he pointed, and their faces changed slightly.
In the faint sea mist, the outline of a small island was looming.
However, a large amount of black smoke was floating above the island, which lasted for a long time.
As the cold sea breeze blew, Darren and Zhan Guo's pupils shrank together.
Smell of blood!
Such a strong smell of blood!
"Land on the island!"
Zhan Guo no longer hesitated and immediately gave the order decisively.
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Corpses.
Broken corpses.
The entire town on the island was full of broken limbs, low civilian buildings collapsed in a mess, and blood dyed the earth and broken walls red.
Shocking sword marks crisscrossed the land, and the cuts on the buildings were extremely smooth, which could be seen at a glance as the work of a great swordsman.
Dusk was approaching, and the setting sun was reflected in the ruins of the town.
Everything in front of me was dilapidated and desolate, and vultures were pecking at rotten corpses.
The stench of rotten meat mixed with blood was extremely pungent and nauseating.
The sailors who landed on the island all looked pale, and many young sailors felt their stomachs churning and almost vomited.
"This bastard!!"
Zhan Guo's sudden furious roar broke the dead silence.
Looking at the tragic and bloody scene in front of him, his eyes were filled with red bloodshot and he gritted his teeth.
Darren's eyes also became gloomy.
Don't even think about it, there is only one person in this sea who would do such a cruel massacre of civilians.
Add to that the horrifying sword marks that still exude a chilling and sharp aura...
"It seems that we are a step late, and the Golden Lion has been here..."
Borusalino sighed helplessly.
Zhan Guo said coldly:
"Look for any clues and see if there are any survivors."
Although there is little hope, what needs to be done must be done.
Following his order, the accompanying navy immediately dispersed.
A few minutes later.
"General Zhan Guo!! There is a survivor here!!"
An anxious voice suddenly came from not far away
came from everywhere.
Several people from Zhan Guo rushed over immediately after hearing the words.
Under a collapsed wall, there was a man covered in blood and pale.
His lower body was pressed under the collapsed building and he could not move.
"How do you feel!?"
Zhan Guo half squatted down and asked anxiously.
While speaking, he glanced at the accompanying ship doctor, who shook his head at him.
Can't save him...
The man opened his eyes with difficulty and vaguely saw the military uniform on Zhan Guo's body.
"Navy, Navy..."
He murmured hoarsely, and suddenly smiled.
There was an inexplicable sadness and disappointment in this smile.
"You came too late..."
Turbid tears flowed from the corners of his eyes and slid down his stiff cheeks.
"I'm sorry."
Zhan Guo was startled, his eyes dimmed, and he said in a low voice.
"Sorry?"
The man raised his head with difficulty, looked at Zhan Guo with empty eyes, and laughed sarcastically.
Blood and tears oozed from his empty eyes, and suddenly he roared with bloodshot eyes:
"We turned over the gold from the sky!!"
"We worked so hard every day, begged the tax collector like a dog, and didn't even dare to see a doctor when we were sick..."
"My wife couldn't afford to see a doctor or buy medicine because of this, and finally died in bed!"
"--Just to turn over the damn gold from the sky!!!"
"But in the end, where was your navy when the pirates came!"
"You wore brand new uniforms, rode on magnificent warships, and showed off your power everywhere! But in the end, you said "I'm sorry" to me!?"
"My father, mother, and two children...are all dead!!"
"Is this the justice of your navy!? You collect the gold from the sky, and this is how you protect us!?"
The man's powerless and angry roar echoed in the ruins of the dead city, startling countless vultures.
All the navy stood still, lowered their heads, and fell into silence.
Zhan Guo opened his mouth, his lips trembled slightly, but he couldn't say a word.
He could have explained a lot.
The surrender of Tian Shang Jin had nothing to do with their navy. Most of it did not fall into the hands of their navy, but fell into the hands of the Celestial Dragons to support their extravagant and licentious life;
This sea is vast, and they have rushed here as fast as possible;
The navy's military strength is limited, and the navy headquarters is far away from the new world...
There are many reasons.
But for the man in front of him who has lost everything and is about to lose his life, it has no meaning.
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I was not feeling well yesterday, so I asked for leave. Sorry, sorry.
Please do everything, thank you very much.
