Chapter 701 Beheading
"Where is fire attack? How about using fire attack?" Zheng He then proposed.
Just when the battle situation was deduced, Zheng He had been thinking about a strategy to defeat the enemy. Seeing that the frogman tactics were rejected by the emperor, Zheng He was a little unwilling to accept it and proposed another strategy.
"How to attack the fire, let's talk about it in detail." Ouyang Shuo did not hit Zheng He's enthusiasm.
This discussion may provide Jia Xu with some ideas.
"Arranging fierce tinder and straw on the Red Horse Boat, arranging frogmen to pull the boat under the water, approaching the enemy warships, and lighting the Red Horse Boat, they will never be spared." Zheng He explained.
Ouyang Shuo thought for a moment and shook his head, "First, the enemy is equipped with artillery, and the target of the Red Horse Boat is so obvious, I am afraid that it will be sunk before it gets close, and even the frogman under the water will not be spared."
"Secondly, the river surface is narrow and the enemy is attacking left and right again. Even if the Red Horse Boat is lucky enough to enter the enemy ship, igniting a fire. Once the wind blows, the fire spreads, it is probably going to cause fire to burn yourself."
"Then, just use the night to pour fierce turbulent oil onto the enemy warships?" Zheng He's mind was opened.
"Frogmen are powerful, but they are not superman. How can they bring a large amount of turbulent oil to the enemy's water camp at the bottom of the water? They cannot be noticed by the enemy during the process." Ouyang Shuo smiled and shook his head.
Zheng He looked ashamed when he heard this: "Your Majesty is thorough, and I will admire you!"
Ouyang Shuo waved his hand with a smile and looked at Jia Xu again. Seeing that Jia Xu had shifted his gaze from the sand table, there was a smile on his face and asked, "Sir, do you think of a strategy to defeat the enemy?"
"There is a plan, so please consult me." Jia Xu nodded with a smile.
"Sir, please speak!" Ouyang Shuo was overjoyed.
"The two strategies of Governor Ti are both good, but they have certain limitations. Even so, they really gave me some inspiration. Both strategies are involved, and in the plan, the frogman plays a core role. During this period, I have also known about the special frogman."
Speaking of this, Jia Xu paused and continued: "The frogmen in your army are very magical. They come and go without a trace in the water, just like a dragon crossing the river, with their heads and tails not seen. In this way, it would be a bit useless to arrange for frogmen to perform auxiliary tasks such as reconnaissance, boat drilling, and tugboats."
"Are you so poor?" Zheng He obviously disagreed.
The naval battle in the Mediterranean has long proved the value of frogman.
"Since it is a dragon crossing the river, it cannot be a snake. You must show some of the ability of a dragon. The dragon can hide in the dust and call the wind and rain. If you want to solve this battle simply and accurately, the best way is to carry out the beheading operation. The frogman is undoubtedly the best choice." Jia Xu answered Zheng He's question.
"A beheading operation?" Ouyang Shuo's eyes flashed.
In reality, the responsibilities of the Frogman Brigade are indeed carried out, beheading, in addition to reconnaissance behind enemy lines. The reason why Ouyang Shuo did not expect this was because in his senses, the Frogman Brigade had not yet taken shape.
Ouyang Shuo was a little confident in sending them to perform such a difficult task.
"According to the intelligence, the enemy's two major water camps in Wulin and Chibi, each with a commander, each with an iconic flagship. As long as the frogman takes advantage of the night to sneak into the enemy's flagship and behead him successfully, even if only one is successful, it will be of great help to our next military plan." Jia Xu further explained.
"Sir, let me get in touch." Ouyang Shuo pressed down with both hands, "The enemy's flagship is equivalent to our Dragon Head. There are no less than one or two thousand navy soldiers on the ship, and there are more sailors. If you want to carry out a beheading, it is very difficult. If you don't pay attention and the movement is too great, it will detonate the entire water camp."
"When that time, I'm afraid I won't beheaded, but I'll be alarming the enemy." Ouyang Shuo expressed his concerns.
If it could be beheaded, Ouyang Shuo certainly would.
Jia Xu is afraid that he doesn't know the settings about the lord player in the battle map. Once the domineering or the war wolf is assassinated, their troops will disappear on the battle map together.
In that case, it was really easy to take down Red Cliff.
The key to the problem now is how to ensure the success of the decapitation.
Based on Ouyang Shuo's understanding of Xiongba, this person is not ordinary cunning and extremely cunning, and his protection of flagships has reached a harsh level.
If you really fail to behead and alert the snake, it will be a big trouble.
Jia Xu looked as relaxed as before and said with a smile: "Your Highness is very concerned. What I mean is that as long as you plan carefully, the chances of success should be more than 70%, you can take a chance."
"I wish to hear it carefully!" Ouyang Shuo bowed.
"First, the Lord said that enemy warships, especially flagships, are of the same type as our warships. Therefore, we have an innate advantage, which allows frogmen to familiarize themselves with the overall layout and detailed structure of the enemy ship in advance. In addition, we can also formulate detailed action routes and emergency measures in advance. If conditions permit, we can practice one or two."
"This can be done." Ouyang Shuo nodded.
"Second, use fierce turbulent oil in conjunction with it. As far as I know, a small amount of fierce turbulent oil can be stored in a closed wooden barrel. After the frogman boards the ship, he can first place the fierce turbulent oil in a key position in advance. When the time is right, ignite the fierce turbulent oil immediately. When the fire ignites, it can effectively block the officers and soldiers on the flagship, and the second is to hinder the rescue of other warships." Jia Xu continued.
When Ouyang Shuo heard this, he frowned: "If that happens, wouldn't the frogman on the ship be in danger?"
"In order to succeed in the plan, some sacrifices are necessary." Jia Xu said lightly.
When Ouyang Shuo heard this, he felt cold in his heart. He was worthy of being a "poisonous soldier". If he really wanted to implement the beheading plan, he would use no less than three thousand frogmen. In the end, he would probably have very few people who could escape.
Zheng He, who was standing beside him, wanted to speak but stopped.
"Mr. I agree with this plan." Ouyang Shuo ignored Zheng He's face, made a decisive decision, and continued: "At the same time, in order to ensure the successful beheading, I will arrange five hundred Shenwu Guards to cooperate with the Frogman Team to act together. The Shenwu Guard's mission is to be responsible for killing the enemy commander."
"Your wise!" A glimmer of light flashed in Jia Xu's eyes.
Jia Xu had long known what kind of existence the Shenwu Guard was, which was a personal guard who was stronger than the Imperial Guard. With the participation of Shenwu Guard, the chance of success of the entire plan would be increased by at least 30%.
Three thousand Shenwu Guards were sacrificed one-sixth at one time.
Jia Xu has a new understanding of Ouyang Shuo's "ruthlessness".
Those who are superior should have such a stern heart and must not be merciful. At this point, whether it is his lord Cao Cao or Liu Bei who has not yet made a fortune, they are actually the same people.
Jia Xu's sense of Ouyang Shuo is getting better and better. Even the name of Ouyang Shuo has been quietly switched to "June Shang". Although this title is still just a polite person.
If this continues, Jia Xu is worried that he will be completely impressed by the young man in front of him and willing to serve him.
"It's really extraordinary!" Jia Xu sighed in his heart.
Everyone present, only Zheng He's expression on his face was a little depressed. This "Confucian general" has not yet fully adapted to this so-called decisive decisiveness.
"Your Majesty." Zheng He wanted to speak but stopped.
"If you have anything to say, say it!" Ouyang Shuo looked unstable and his tone was faint.
If Zheng He said something despicable at this time, Ouyang Shuo would probably reconsider whether Zheng He could truly be competent for the position of governor of the Nanyang Navy.
With the formation of five major fleets one after another, the status of the Nanyang Navy's governor was higher than that of Bai Qi and other army commanders, and they commanded more than 500,000 troops.
Not to mention, the existence of the Nanyang Navy is directly related to the maritime hegemony of the territory.
Therefore, the helmsman of such a powerful navy must not have the slightest bit of a woman's kindness.
During the ocean sailing, Ouyang Shuo was already consciously transforming Zheng He's inherent concepts, allowing him to accept the cruelty and ruthlessness of war, and abandon the halo of the "peace envoy" in history.
Now, it is time to test the results.
It is undeniable that Zheng He has excellent tactical qualities and no one can match his experience in navigation. However, if Zheng He does not have the will to kill the generals, it would be completely unqualified.
In his heart, Ouyang Shuo secretly determined the fate of Zheng He and the Ocean Fleet, and things were tremendous. But on the surface, no one could see the strangeness in Ouyang Shuo's heart.
The expression on Zheng He's face was also unpredictable, and the weather was uncertain. From Zheng He's expression, it is not difficult to guess that a fierce battle between heaven and man was in the heart of the navy governor.
The old and new ideas collided violently in Zheng He's mind.
The scenes of the previous life and the scenes of the ocean sailing alternately.
Zheng He was like two completely opposite spaces deep in the depths, and his whole body was completely torn into two halves, secretly enduring the heart-wrenching pain.
On one hand, there is kindness and killing.
Previously, Zheng He had been swaying from both sides. To be honest, he was suffering a lot.
Ouyang Shuo's words undoubtedly forced Zheng He to the edge of the cliff.
Zheng He was not a fool. He keenly felt that although today's conversation came suddenly, it was a matter of time.
The emperor’s patience is limited, and Zheng He must make a choice and make a choice.
The atmosphere in the war room suddenly became solemn, making people breathe hard.
An uneasy breath floats in the air.
There was no trace of wind in the war room, and the whole space seemed to be frozen. Even Jia Xu restrained the smile on his face and silently stared at the pair of kings and ministers.
After a long time, Zheng He raised his head, his voice was hoarse and his whole body was soaked, as if he was walking out of a steamer, and said with difficulty: "Your Majesty, what I mean is that underwater respirators are very rare. I will send three thousand frogmen at once. If the respirators cannot be taken back, the loss will be too great. Are you considering that after boarding the ship, you will arrange for a special person to collect the underwater respirators and take the lead in sending them back to the fleet?"
"Can!"
Ouyang Shuo glanced at Zheng He seriously, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
The air in the war room flowed again.
"call!"
Chapter completed!