There were gradually shadows of sails across the river ten miles ahead. It could be seen clearly in the telescope. They were all small fishing boats with fences at the front, which were clearly minesweeping boats. The one who was in charge of the mine laying mission was a Qianzheng general from the former Ming army. He was named Xie Ji and shouted loudly: "The whole army hovered, listen to my orders and cast mines!"

The flag slogans were whistling around, and the soldiers rowed and barely stopped the boat.

In Zheng Zhilong's fleet, it was not his direct subordinate of Zheng's family who participated in the mine-sweeping, but pirates recruited from Guangdong. After all, the danger of mine-sweeping is very high. Zheng Zhilong has all the characteristics of a gang leader. Although he is cruel, he is loyal. He cannot use his subordinates to die without any need.

Pirates are desperate people, fearless and only recognize money, but do not recognize anything else. Under Zheng Zhilong's heavy temptation, and the promise of the small court in Hangzhou to recruit people, everyone looked indifferent.

On a large strip boat behind the minesweeping fleet, Zhang Dahu, the leader of the Qinglei Gang, licked his lips. This was a strong man with black hair on his chest and said grimly: "We have studied the rotten wooden box mines of the bandit army for a long time and have done sufficient mine removal drills. Facts have proved that our method is feasible. If we win this battle, everyone can go to Hangzhou to have a fan head for more than half a year. We will also turn into a court official army. Brothers, don't be afraid and rush forward boldly. Lord Zheng looked at us from behind. Anyone who wins in the front will be 3 swords and six holes, and the gang will be dealt with, and drums will be beaten!"

"Dongdongdongdongdong~~"

A cowhide drum was pounded heavily, and his morale suddenly became vibrated!

The dull drum sound was extremely penetrating. Xie Ji was staring ahead and called out: "Zheng Zhilong is coming up, so that the brothers can try their best to disperse and prepare to let out lightning in three miles!"

The flag bearer waved the flag and the soldiers prepared.

The minesweeping ship was getting closer and closer, and you could see the fierce expression and blood-red eyes of the pirate opposite without even using a telescope.

Xie Ji waved his hand violently: "Let it go!"

The soldiers of each ship put the drifting lightning into the river one after another, and the gray thunder bodies drifted downstream along the river. The number of mines was enough. Each ship brought nearly a hundred drifting lightnings and ten anchor lightnings. They didn't need to be targeted, and they were completely dependent on the amount of force to crush people to death.

When the entire army was deploying mines, they retreated while releasing anchor thunder strictly according to the drawings. After all, it is impossible for every anchor thunder to explode. After the war, the unexploded anchor thunder must be removed, otherwise it will bring great hidden dangers.

In the minesweeping fleet, Zhang Dahu laughed and said, "Brothers, they all put their tricks on the highlights. Whoever is fucked is deserved to be bombed. I have no life to enjoy it, hahahaha~~"

The pirates laughed wildly, but they didn't dare to relax at all. After all, minesweeping is a job of keeping their heads off their belts!

As the distance gets closer, the gray objects floating on the river surface become clearer and clearer.

"There is a mine over there! Leave down and shoot with a gun!"

With a loud bang, a large ball of fire burst out. Although the splashes of water could splash onto the boat, everyone laughed excitedly. This is money. Every time a mine was detonated, Zheng Zhilong gave ten taels of silver.

In early May, the upstream flood had not yet arrived, and the mines did not float quickly. Although the mines were painted with yellow-gray camouflage, you can still find it by carefully deciphering them.

"Bang bang!"

The river surface was like a fountain was installed, with splashes of water shooting out, and even a water column was next to the water column. Some of the mines were blasted by guns, and the other part was swept and detonated by wooden fences. So far, none of the minesweepers have been lost.

“Five,816,5817….”

Zhang Dahu's boat was laughing constantly, and someone specifically reported that a mine of ten taels of silver had been obtained so far. At this time, the pirates only hoped that the river was covered with mines and could never be wiped out!

There were relaxed and pleasant conversations coming from time to time on the Aquaman behind. Ma Shiying snorted: "I don't think Li Xin is a person. The cast mine was easily broken by Master Hou. Next, just by rushing through the Mufu Mountain, you can break through Nanjing!"

Zheng Zhilong stroked his beard and smiled slightly.

Everyone says that Li Xin is like a god, but from the moment, it is not very good.

At this time, with a bang, a huge explosion suddenly sounded in front of him. This was different from the sound of a meteor being simply detonated. It was the sound of some object being blown up. A group of people on the ship looked at it.

The one who was bombed was a minesweeping ship. The strong explosion shattered the entire ship. Within five feet of the explosion point as the center, the river surface was covered with wood chips. Such great power made people gasp.

Everyone shook their heads and did not take it seriously. As the saying goes, walking by the river often, how can you do it? It is normal to be blown by the mines sweeping and being blown away by the lightning. I can only blame myself for being too careless.

Zhang Dahu cursed: "Grandma, which dog bastard has long life, so he rushed to reincarnate, right?"

As soon as the words fell, another loud noise was heard. This time I looked at it. A minesweeping ship instantly broke into two pieces, bursting inch by inch. The debris of the hull were thrown into the sky. With good eyesight, you can even see several arms and thighs falling down hard and smashing into the river!

One after another, explosions rang out one after another. Although a considerable number of explosions were detonated by empty mines, in just a short moment, more than a dozen minesweeping ships were bombed. Anyone could see that there was something wrong. No matter how thick the hands and feet were, they could not be bombed into such a miserable appearance.

Zhang Dahu stood up and asked, "What's going on?"

On the boat ahead, a pirate leader shouted: "Boss, we don't know either. Brothers are very careful. It's impossible for them to get on the mines themselves!"

The deep-water anchor thunder is not placed randomly in the east or west, but is placed centrally according to the level of the river. One blow is not one, but several blows together. Even large lucky ships can be blown over at one time.

The mines hit by the minesweeper ship are about two feet above the water surface. The Yangtze River water in the late Ming Dynasty had already rolled in turbid waves due to ecological damage in the upper reaches. Even if it was a depth of two feet, it was impossible to see underwater clearly.

Zhang Dahu had no choice but to remind him: "Everyone can give me some tips!"

On the Aquaman, Lu Xiangxian said, "Our family always feels a little strange. Does it mean that there is something we don't understand?"

In that era, let alone anchor thunder, water mines were all original works by Li Xin. Zheng Zhilong also studied water mines, but he couldn't get over the trigger. Although Qi Jiguang's wind and fire thunder were also triggered, they could not detonate in the water, so he had to give up.

Zheng Zhilong did not answer, frowned and looked straight ahead.

In the next time, nearly twenty minesweeping ships exploded, and the remaining ships stopped moving forward unconsciously. Zhang Dahu's scalp was numb and he shouted: "Sir, there is something strange below!

Zheng Zhilong pondered for a moment and said, "Send the water ghost down."

A personal soldier rushed to the side of the ship and conveyed the order loudly.

Zhang Dahu didn't know what to do, so he took the mentality of treating the dead horse as a living horse and shouted loudly, directing the ships to send people into the water.

The pirates are all first-class in water. As the water splashes, figures leapt into the river, and a fierce man disappeared.

Time passed slowly, and from time to time, someone poked his head out to breathe, and Ma Shiying took out his pocket watch from time to time to look at it. Although Zheng Zhilong looked as usual, his breathing was obviously a little messy, indicating that he was quite anxious inside.

The most terrifying thing is the unknown. The problem facing thousands of ships in the Zheng family fleet is that it is not clear what is under the water.

"Boss, there are mines underneath!"

A water ghost suddenly emerged and waved his arms and shouted loudly.

Without waiting for Zheng Zhilong's order, Zhang Dahu cursed and said, "The damn bandit army actually put the light under the water. I'll take one of your family!"

"Yes, boss!"

Four or five water ghosts gathered together to dive down. Everyone on each ship looked at it, and their expressions changed more or less. At least they no longer had the ease and comfort they had before. The empty river surface in front of them was actually lurking invisible murderous intent.

"Bang~~"

There was a loud bang without warning, and a large splash of water shot out, and several pieces of minced meat were thrown into the air. It was obvious that the mine was accidentally triggered, and all the water ghosts were dead.

"Damn it, look for it again! Be careful!"

Zhang Dahu cursed in anger!

But how easy is to find anchor thunder on the wide river surface? Under two feet deep water, you can see it in your eyes only a hazy yellowish shadow. The river water is the best cover color, and what's even more terrible is that with the reminder of the previous explosion, the water ghosts have become cautious, and the most intuitive manifestation is the decrease in efficiency.
Chapter completed!