Three Kingdoms

Chapter 3219: What you judge, I judge, what he judges

 Xu Huang knows his own shortcomings and he does not shy away from these issues. As a famous general in the history of the Three Kingdoms, Xu Huang is known for his wisdom, courage, and strict military management. Now with the blessing of Jiangwu Hall, he has even exceeded his historical limits on some levels.

 At least, his water fighting ability is not bad now.

 Most of the reasons why famous generals become famous generals are because they are very good at growing from failures and lessons.

 The mediocre general is often unwilling to correct his mistakes, so that in the end there is no need to correct them.

 Xu Huang understood his own shortcomings. The training proficiency and practical combat skills of the Sichuan and Shu navy under his command were not as good as those in Jiangdong. After all, the Sichuan-Sichuan Navy was established relatively recently, and there are no areas with smooth water flow in Sichuan-Sichuan, such as Daze Lake in Jiangdong, for sailors to practice improving their water skills...

 So for Xu Huang, it is very important to make use of strengths and avoid weaknesses.

 Xu Huang’s strength is his calm personality. The characteristics of a general will also extend to the soldiers under his command.

Of course, Xu Huang was not calm enough in his early years, but Brother Huang is a brother after all. After he learned his lesson, he made up for this shortcoming. Now Xu Huang is as calm as a war machine.

Faced with Zhou Tai’s flexibility, Xu Huang remained unmoved.

Xu Huang knew that if he followed the opponent's rhythm, his own rhythm would collapse.

 Therefore, when Zhou Tai used the flexibility of the Jiangdong navy to attack in all directions, Xu Huang did not issue any special orders. He just asked the flag bearer to issue instructions to maintain the formation and defend himself.

Zhou Tai’s offensive mode is full of Jiangdong’s atmosphere—fancy and gaudy, just like wearing pajamas at night but still having a glass of red wine with coffee, regardless of whether the nerves will be too excited in the middle of the night and affecting sleep, anyway, this is the way to go.

The flexible walk, suddenly eastward, the main feature is a eye -catching, and he did not entangle with Xu Huang at all. He played the advantage of running and running, regardless of whether the arrows he shot caused any harm.

The boats with roofs interspersed by the boats can not only provide a certain degree of shelter for their soldiers, but also salvage those Jiangdong soldiers who fell into the water. If there is a chance, these boats will join Xu Huang's navy and go to Sichuan. The navy's fighting ships threw water ghosts at their feet.

 Fighting ships are the main force in the battle between both sides. This kind of double-decker ship with coamings can be equipped with a ballista or carry a certain amount of soldiers. In addition, it has a strong ramming angle. Just like their name, they are born to be aggressive...

 In the noisy and tragic battlefield, not everyone can observe and think calmly...

 Some people rely on intuition, like wild beast-like battlefield intuition. There are not so many reasons why, I just think it would be better to do it, that is, I will do it immediately.

 Others rely on advance planning, precise and meticulous planning. Any change on the battlefield has a plan. As long as the opponent changes, it will be dealt with according to the original plan.

 Xu Huangmo, somewhere in between.

 He has the talent for calmness and is also willing to make corresponding plans before the war.

So, Xu Huang got a clue.

"interesting…"

Xu Huang ordered a fighting ship to rush up and ram the opponent's ship.

As a result, the opponent originally rushed over with great momentum, but when they were about to collide, they actually turned around and used bamboo poles to prop up Xu Huang's fighting ships, unwilling to collide with each other...

 Xu Huang seemed to understand something in his heart.

He walked to the other side of the ship's observation deck again and watched the changes in the battlefield. After a while, he walked back and stared at Zhou Tai's flagship getting closer and closer in the distance, showing some smile.

 ‘Send the order, the whole army is ready for hand-to-hand combat! 』

Xu Huang observed the actions of Zhou Tai's Jiangdong soldiers and guessed part of Zhou Tai's intentions.

Zhou Tai not only wanted to defeat Xu Huang, but also wanted to seize Xu Huang's ships. Therefore, the Jiangdong navy seemed a bit conservative in destroying Sichuan and Shu ships and did not use its full strength. In the past, whether it was a water ghost or a rocket, Jiangdong's main goal was not to destroy it, but to disrupt and divide it, trying to entangle and surround it.

Although Xu Huang's water warfare is not as strong as land warfare, his experience on the battlefield is universal. Xu Huang's judgment of the battlefield situation is still superior to Zhou Tai's.

This point is like a window paper, when it is opened, everything becomes clear, but if you fail to understand it, you will be confused by Zhou Tai.

As Jiang Dong's follow-up supplement, Zhou Tai did not feel that Zhuge Liang, Xu Huang and others were so powerful in his heart. If he faced Gan Ning, Zhou Tai would not be familiar with it and would be more cautious. , after all, Gan Ning also had a bad reputation in Jingzhou back then.

Now that Zhu Zhi has returned with a great defeat, the ships and soldiers have suffered serious losses. If Zhou Tai wants to take over the leadership of the next wave of attacks, he must not only win the current victory, but also must have a certain number of ships!

During the Han Dynasty, building a warship was a complex and time-consuming process involving multiple steps and significant resources.

Most of the construction time is consumed in the steps of warship wood selection, making keels and frames, hull manufacturing, hull reinforcement, equipment installation, and hull polishing and painting. Each step requires fine craftsmanship and professional technology. . It's not like in the game, where you click the mouse and it will automatically appear and the construction is completed.

What’s more, even if you have plenty of time, you may not be able to build a ship.

 Because the wood used to make ships requires special customization. For example, making the keel and ship frame is the core step of ship manufacturing. The selected wood needs to be sawed into the required shape and size, cut and polished, and then the keel and ship frame are assembled together with ropes and wooden nails. fixed.

The wood required for the keel and the hull planks are different. It is possible that the keel is available, but the wood for the planks is in short supply, so we have to wait...

 So the time to build a ship can range from a few months to a few years.

Zhou Tai obviously couldn't wait for such a long time, so the best choice before Zhou Tai was naturally to seize Xu Huang's ship.

 Whether it was crashed or burned, it was obviously not in line with Zhou Tai's best interests.

 Therefore, only hand-to-hand combat!

Zhou Tai would still be a little timid if he was riding a war horse on land, but in hand-to-hand combat on the deck of a ship or in a small cabin, Zhou Tai had never been afraid of anyone, and naturally he would not take Xu Huang seriously.

Furthermore, Zhou Tai believes that no matter how much training the Sichuan-Sichuan Navy has, it will never be like the Jiangdong Navy, which is used to fighting on a bumpy deck!

Jiangdong Army has great advantages!

 Zhou Tai went up.

 The two sides are entangled.

The Jiangdong navy threw hooks and ropes at the Sichuan-Shu Army ships, and then roared onto the deck of the Sichuan-Shu Army ships through boards or even swing ropes in an attempt to seize control of the Sichuan-Shu Army ships.

On the deck, soldiers from Sichuan and Shu collided with soldiers from Jiangdong.

 The battle between the navy and the army intensified on the river.

Blood filled the decks of the ships and spilled into the river, turning the water pink.

 The two sides began to enter the stage of physical combat.

 The passionate knife lingers on the human body.

 The ruthless arrow penetrates the softness of the obstruction coldly.

Not only on the deck, but also in the cabin of the warship, scenes of thrilling battles were staged.

 The space inside the cabin is small and the light is dim. The rocking of the boat also causes the light in the cabin to sway.

The soldiers of Sichuan and Shu followed the pattern that Xu Huang had practiced before, holding weapons in hand and arranging closely together, ready to deal with the enemy's surprise attack at any time.

Suddenly, a burst of rapid footsteps came, and the figures of Jiangdong soldiers appeared at the hatch.

The soldiers of the Sichuan and Sichuan navy shouted in unison, and then attacked and killed the enemy.

 For a time, weapons clashed in the cabin, and sparks flew...

 The sound of war drums echoed on the river, making the waves seem to tremble.

　　　　Today I will let you see what the true bravery of Koto is! Zhou Tai sneered, staring at Xu Huang's flagship, commanding his men to change the direction of the ship and rush towards Xu Huang's ship.

Xu Huang did not panic when he saw Zhou Tai's attack. On the one hand, he ordered each department to defend and fight on their own, and on the other hand, he asked his men to bring hatchets. Facing ordinary Jiangdong soldiers, Xu Huang could just use the standard sword. However, when facing the surprise attack of Jiangdong generals, Xu Huang chose the weapon he was most familiar with, the axe, for the sake of stability.

The short-handled ax may not be as powerful and heavy as the long-handled battle axe, but it has more uses than the ordinary standard battle knife. In addition to the slashing and stabbing of the battle knife, it also has special skills such as smashing and blocking. …

 Zhou Tai's ship was posted.

The Jiangdong navy's precise control ability was fully demonstrated. The ships only collided and rubbed against each other a few times, and only some of the parapets on the ship's side were broken. The cabin and belly of the ship were intact when the two sides were connected!

Jiangdong soldiers roared and fastened the hook to Xu Huang's ship plank, as if they wanted to connect the two ships together and never separate.

 The soldiers on both sides of the two ships quickly fought together. The deck was full of soldiers fighting with each other, the lights of swords and shadows intertwined, and the shouts of killing shook the sky.

Xu Huang, holding a pair of short axes, took the lead and rushed into the enemy's formation.

The hatchet roared and was so powerful that Jiangdong soldiers were unable to resist, and there was almost no enemy left.

Zhou Tai was not to be outdone. He waved the sword in his hand. The sword flashed and was agile and versatile. He also cut down several Sichuan and Shu soldiers one after another.

 The two soon met on the deck and stared at each other.

　　　　唔! A certain person is Pinglu general Zhou Tai and Zhou Youping! ” Zhou Tai stared at Xu Huang and shouted with a ferocious smile, “Under the underworld, you must know whose hands you will die by! 』

Xu Huang nodded calmly, "This is Xu Huang and Xu Gongming!" 』

Zhou Tai was stunned for a moment, then shouted angrily, "Death!" 』

Zhou Tai roared angrily, and with a flash of his body, he turned into an afterimage and rushed towards Xu Huang. In any case, Zhou Tai does have corresponding water combat bonuses on the ship. The swaying of the ship will not affect Zhou Tai, but will make his figure more and more weird and difficult to figure out.

The sword struck Xu Huang's vitals with a fierce sound of wind.

Xu Huang’s eyes were slightly cold.

Seeing Zhou Tai's sword approaching, Xu Huang's two axes were one.

Zhou Tai snorted. Not only did he not change his moves, but he increased his strength.

　　『Dang! 』

 The two huge forces collided, and even the battleship seemed to be shaking.

Zhou Tai suddenly bounced up with his sword and staggered back. His heart was horrified, "Damn it!" Even the handle of this guy's ax is made of fine steel! 』

this…



These days, most short axes have iron heads and weak shafts. The ax head is made of iron, but the handle of the ax is made of wood.

So when Zhou Tai saw Xu Huang's double ax racked up, he became angry and wanted to cut off the handle of the hatchet, which didn't look very thick!

Once Xu Huang's ax handle is really chopped off or broken, then there is no need to fight. Xu Huang has lost his weapon, and Zhou Tai has more than a dozen ways to easily injure or even kill him. …

 It’s a pity that Zhou Tai met Xu Huang.

Zhou Tai made a mistake and struck the steel with his own strength. Not only did his sword break a hole, but his palm was also torn open!

Before Zhou Tai could reply, Xu Huang had already stepped forward, swinging his axes and flying up and down, as if he was about to chop Zhou Tai into thin pieces on the spot.

Zhou Tai has a flexible body. He constantly avoids Xu Huang's attacks while looking for opportunities to counterattack.

The figures of the two men intertwined on the deck, and every confrontation was accompanied by the collision of weapons, sparks, and the sound of iron.

At this time, the confrontation between the two armies became increasingly fierce.

The battleships of the Sichuan and Sichuan naval forces intersected with the walking boats and ships of the Jiangdong navy. The soldiers held swords and spears and fought hard.

On the river surface, blood mixed with the river water, and shouts of death and war drums sounded one after another.

Xu Huang's calm command allowed the Sichuan-Shu navy to maintain an orderly formation despite being disturbed by the Jiangdong Army. Although the Jiangdong navy was brave and tried to seize the ship in hand-to-hand combat, Xu Huang had given the order in advance. Despite preparations, the Sichuan-Shu Army did not panic, so the Jiangdong navy's offensive gradually became sporadic.

 Zhou Tai watched his men fall one by one, and the anger in his heart became more and more intense.

He swung away Xu Huang's hatchet with a sharp knife, stepped back a few steps, then took a deep breath, shouted, and grasped the sword tightly with both hands, as if preparing to launch the final blow.

When Xu Huang saw this, a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

 He knew that Zhou Tai's attack must be no small matter.

If he blocks this blow, Zhou Tai will be at the end of his might.

But on the contrary, if you can't stop it, then Zhou Tai will probably come back...

Hence, Xu Huang took a deep breath, stood with his feet evenly apart, adjusted his center of gravity, and prepared to receive Zhou Taizhu's final attack.

 At the next moment, Zhou Tai retreated instead of advancing. He turned over and jumped off the side of the ship!

　　(｀·ω·)! ” Xu Huang was stunned.

 Escape now? !

Xu Huang was so angry that he said, "Let's cut the cover!" 』

He didn't expect that Zhou Tai would retreat before the battle. Isn't this the so-called Jiangdong Tiger General who refuses to back down?

Zhou Taihu is a tiger, but he is not stupid.

 Due to the habits of generals, Xu Huang's equipment is more comprehensive than Zhou Tai's.

After all, this is a land battle instead of a water battle. Even if some of the heavy armor is reduced, the body is still covered from head to toe. Unlike Zhou Tai who only provides core protection, the protection on the limbs is more Less.

 This allows Zhou Tai's body shape to be more flexible, but it also means that Zhou Tai's skin is crisper. If Zhou Tai and Xu Huang really fight for their lives, even if they both lose, there is a high probability that Zhou Tai will be seriously injured, while Xu Huang will only be slightly injured because of the protection of the armor.

In addition, Zhou Tai misjudged Xu Huang's strength at the beginning, causing the tiger's mouth to burst. Being able to hold on for more than ten rounds shows that Zhou Tai has super endurance. Seeing that the chance of victory is slim. , our side is gradually declining again. If we don’t return it, are we really waiting to die in battle?

Zhou Tai is such a bachelor and walks away, Xu Huang is really hard to chase.

Although Xu Huang was indeed unwilling to do so, the armor on his body was so thick that it was just fine on the deck. If he really jumped into a gang and accidentally fell into the water...

As soon as Zhou Tai fled, the Jiangdong soldiers who had rushed to Xu Huang's ship also fled one after another. Some jumped directly back to their own boats, and some, like Zhou Tai, jumped directly into the water. Anyway, most of Jiang Dongbing's water skills were very good, and it was no problem to swim for a while.

Jiang Dongbing on Zhou Tai's building boat was hurriedly retracting the connection with Xu Huang's boat. When he was too late, he simply cut the rope with a knife and pried open the buckle plate...

　　It was so tight and tightly tied before, but now it is so embarrassing.

Fortunately for the Jiangdong Army, the Sichuan-Sichuan Navy was indeed poorly trained. After the boarding battle, they were not able to recover immediately to counterattack, and there were not many people who could directly fight back to the opponent's ship like the Jiangdong Navy. .

　　　　　shoot the stick! ” Xu Huang shouted when he saw this.

The Sichuan and Shu soldiers on the tower boat suddenly woke up and immediately rushed to the upper level of the tower boat.

 Heavy stones were pulled up by ropes.

Jiangdong Bing on Jiangdong Zhoutai's ship also saw the racket slowly turning around on Xu Huang's ship, and couldn't help but exclaimed, "Quick!" quick! That's too late! Open it quickly! Get out of the way! 』

Zhou Tai's battleship also has a racket, but this thing requires multiple people to operate it. Zhou Tai led most of Jiangdong's soldiers to Xu Huang's ship before, but was repelled by Xu Huang. As a result, many Jiangdong's soldiers were not able to directly After returning, Jiang Dongbing, who stayed on the deck, was busy unraveling the connection between the two parties. Due to the shortage of manpower, no one thought about shooting the pole.

Jiang Dongbing hurriedly pushed the bamboo pole against Xu Huang's hull, trying to separate the two ships by a certain distance, but it was too late...

 The heavy racket stick fell from the sky!

Like an iron fist, it hit the side of Zhou Tailou's ship!

 The thick parapet of the ship, under the weight of the racket pole, was like paper and immediately shattered!

 The entire Zhoutai battleship sank violently on the river surface, and immediately tilted, its center of gravity was unbalanced, and then it became more and more skewed!

Jiangdong soldiers on the deck screamed, either trying to stabilize their center of gravity, or losing their footing and falling directly into the river.

A moment later, perhaps due to lack of manpower, the Zhou Tai battleship failed to adjust its posture in time, causing the entire ship to capsize completely, and incidentally also sank a stern that happened to be passing by.

Zhou Tai's flagship capsized, and the Jiangdong navy immediately panicked, including the Jiangdong army in the Zigui camp.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Xu Huang did not bother to continue searching for the escaped Zhou Tai in the river, but ordered the entire army to take advantage of the situation to attack, and immediately launched an attack on Jiangdong's water village and mountain city in Zigui.

The Jiangdong navy and the Sichuan and Shu army on the water were unable to win. As a result, the morale of the Jiangdong soldiers who stayed on the shore also collapsed. In addition, the whereabouts of the general Zhou Tai was unknown. The outcome of this battle was already doomed...