Chapter 171 – Triumphal Attack on the Island

The corners of Takatsukasa’s mouth also showed a smile, and he assigned the Japanese to rush to the beach and kill all the fallen State of Zhen soldiers who would soon come ashore.

 

He stood on the hillside, watching his men and horses advance towards the beach, and then continued to look at the distant sea level where the ship’s shadow was no longer visible.

 

For some reason, Takatsukasa always felt that something was wrong, but for a moment, he couldn’t say anything.

 

At this moment, the subordinates next to him were already discussing excitedly, “This ship sank fast enough. Should it be that the Great Yan Dynasty’s fleet be made of paper?!”

 

Before the words could be heard, Takatsukasa’s eyes began to widen. He slowly turned around and looked at the speaking subordinate, who was so frightened that his smile was fixed on his face.

 

“Bastard, I’ve been deceived!” Takatsukasa suddenly burst into a frenzy, ordering the gunners who had already laid down the battery to climb up again and be prepared.

 

At this moment, amidst the heavy rain and mist, several huge black shadows appeared – the latest warship of the North Sea Navy, undamaged, moving forward at great speed, approaching Kou Island like a giant beast.

 

At this moment, the gunners on the battery were also busy adjusting their direction and reloading their shells under the roar of Takatsukasa.

 

However, due to the frequent firing of the cannon and the fact that the muzzle was charging up, a lot of rainwater had already entered. Even if the canopy was erected, how could it light the cannon? Even if it was reluctantly ignited, it was just a dull squib, with no more power to speak of.

 

As the ship gradually approached, the subordinates on the side also panicked and asked Takatsukasa, “General Takatsukasa, he… Why do they still have so many warships?”

 

The eyes of Takatsukasa have become bloodshot – they are naturally the warships of the North Sea, because they have just lost countless ammunition, and the only ships they have hit are fake and those with frames!

 

If it were a real ship, it would never sink so fast.

 

If it weren’t for the heavy rain and fog, and the fact that Shi Yikuan had sent a secret report earlier that Takatsukasa was determined that Cui Xingzhou would be attacking today, it would have been easy for people to notice.

 

Now, Takatsukasa finally understands, ‘Cui Xingzhou deliberately released the wind and picked the weather to attack the island! Surprisingly, he used such a trick!’

 

At this moment, the big ship had already approached. Although the artillery on the warship was not as large as the tonnage on the land of Kou Island, when brought closer, the shoals of Kou Island were within range.

 

Prince Huaiyang stood at the bow of the ship, raised his hand slightly, and waved. Ten prepared cannons aimed at the shoal and began to fire and bombard!

 

With a roar, the entire shoal was blown up, and the five cannons were also overturned.

 

The Japanese who had been waiting on the shallow beach for soldiers to land in the North Sea were unprepared. They were all blown up to pieces, crying for their fathers and calling for their mothers.

 

The surviving Japanese found that what appeared from the sea was not the exhausted soldiers falling into the water, but small boats loaded with soldiers, breaking through the fog and rushing to the beach.

 

When Cui Xingzhou’s men and horses finally boarded the shore in a small boat, the Japanese people on the shore were already overwhelmed by artillery and could only be captured with their hands tied.

 

When the soldiers found Takatsukasa, he was not dead yet, but half of his body was under the artillery, and his body was already half disabled.

 

Cui Xingzhou looked at him with blood bubbles in his mouth and sneered coldly, “Someone, drag him out and give him a good trial. Ask about his mysterious capital insider!”

 

In this attack on the island, the naval forces in the North Sea were able to pull out the cancer that had been in the North Sea for many years without any damage.

 

After the navy swept through Kou Island and left behind soldiers to count supplies, they returned victoriously.

 

At this moment, the heavy rain had dissipated, and above the sea, there was boundless water washing the blue sky.

 

At the dock head of Cangwu County, countless people are already eagerly waiting for the ships to return.

 

Miantang also sat in the carriage, holding Xiaoyi’er and waiting for news.

 

Cui Fu sat on top of a pair of luggage bags and couldn’t sit firmly for a moment. Miantang’s hand was in a hurry and she quickly reached out to help her, otherwise, she almost fell over.

 

She stroked her pregnant belly in shock and couldn’t help but complain, “What are you doing? How could Xingzhou suffer a defeat? You even wrapped all your family’s luggage in the carriage. Should it be that if he lost, you are going to not care about him and just want to run?”

 

In the beginning, her younger brother told her that when Liu Miantang followed him to the northwest, she was determined to accompany him no matter life or death, and even death, she would bring his bones back to his hometown.

 

Fortunately, she was moved by it at that time. Unexpectedly, when he saw her in the North Sea, her sister-in-law appeared to be ready to leave with such an attitude.

 

Liu Miantang was not as polite as she used to be with Cui Fu. Upon hearing this, she glared at her and said, “Since there is a war, there must be a win or a loss. It’s better to prepare early than to be at a loss when unexpected things happen. Moreover, if your younger brother loses, the Japanese will surely take advantage of the victory and come ashore, plundering, killing, and looting recklessly. What’s the use of staying here?”

 

Cui Fu, who was also considered the descendant of a general, and was naturally influenced by orthodox ethics, and glared, “Even if you want to leave, you have to walk in a dignified manner. How could you have prepared for such a rainy day? If Guangcai had died in battle with Xingzhou… You can take Jin’er away, I… I will die with them.”

 

As she spoke, Cui Fu felt sad and couldn’t help but shed tears.

 

Liu Miantang said with a straight face, “Not only do you and I have to leave, but the people of Cangwu County also have to leave! Do you think your brother didn’t think of another possibility? He ordered the soldiers early on and prepared for necessary evacuation. At that time, the people will follow us up the mountain. There is a cliff on that mountain that has already been made into a rolling stone gate. The food I hide on the mountain is not eaten by me alone. If they die, why do you want to die with them? The enemy who killed them is still there, You cannot die, you must always cultivate your strength before killing the enemy. You must personally skin the thieves and remove their bones.”

 

When she said this, Miantang gritted her teeth, her expression as if she was really picking someone’s skin. Even Xiaoyi’er in her arms was waving his arms and making a sound that imitated the roaring of a little tiger.

 

At this moment, the people outside the carriage suddenly sounded like fryers, shouting and cheering.

 

Miantang handed Xiaoyi’er into Fangxie’s hand and quickly stood up to look at the sea level. She saw those few warships slowly approaching the dock under the brilliant sunset.

 

Miantang narrowed her eyes and gently counted the dancing red flags on the ship’s deck.

 

That was the flag language agreed upon by Cui Xingzhou with her and the defending general before leaving. If they return victoriously, they will release them three times and collect them two times.

 

If no rise in the flags, it meant that the ship was not the navy of the Great Yan Dynasty. They need to prepare the soldiers on land early to cover her and the people’s retreat.

 

Miantang looked at the flag of “three releases and two collect” and excitedly bit her lips.

 

Although she knew he wouldn’t fail, after all, she had rehearsed with him so many times, and even discussed and practiced the retreat after the failure one by one.

 

She still doesn’t remember the three years she spent with Cui Xingzhou, but the days and nights they spent together always gave her a feeling that she didn’t need to say a thousand words. She had already fully understood his feelings.

 

Especially when arranging the marching layout, there was always a sense of tacit understanding. Of course, if she annoys him, he will attach his thin lips to her own and kiss her fiercely. The tacit cooperation between lips and tongue was even more heartwarming.

 

Now that he finally returned victorious, Miantang couldn’t help but jump out of the carriage excitedly.

 

When the big ship docked, Prince Huaiyang, dressed in gold armor, lifted his cloak and stepped off the ship with his long legs in military boots. He strode towards Miantang and picked her up with a hand.

 

The folk customs of the North Sea are unrestrained, and when they saw the victorious prince picking up the delicate princess consort. They are really a handsome and dust-free couple, they are extremely eye-catching! At that moment, the crowd erupted into cheers and became extremely enthusiastic.

 

Amidst the constant cheers and congratulations, Cui Xingzhou leaned against Miantang’s ear and said, “You made a bet with me that if I didn’t damage any of my warships, you would let me get into your bed…”

 

Miantang listened to his shameless words and was about to refute them when she crossed over Cui Xingzhou’s shoulder and saw the battleships – still as they had before departure, with white sails flapping and the deck shining brightly, as if half of the shells were not damaged.

 

Miantang was extremely surprised. If it weren’t for seeing the next batch of Japanese escorted from the ship, she would have suspected that Cui Xingzhou had engaged in a fake battle but had taken his subordinates on a sea cruise. She used to joke like that, but she never expected him to actually do it.

 

For a moment, Miantang asked Cui Xingzhou how he did it. Unfortunately, Cui Xingzhou’s mouth was like a clam shell full of water, with no gaps visible.

 

It caused Miantang’s hundred claws to scratch in her heart, and she didn’t even have the appetite for the wine and meat at the celebration banquet.

 

It wasn’t until after the celebration banquet that Cui Xingzhou finally touched the big bed of his long-departed dormitory under the influence of drunkenness he let out a faint breath and said that he had made a fake ship frame in the dock, which was supported in the fog, tempting the Japanese artillery to roar fiercely. However, the Japanese artillery tilted at an angle, causing the muzzle to pour rainwater into the layout.

 

Miantang was momentarily mesmerized by the sound, and when she regained her composure, she realized that her clothes were about to be untied by a man.

 

She was filled with shame and anger and wanted to hit someone, but Cui Xingzhou first bound her hands and feet and said in her ear, “Aren’t you trying to learn martial arts from me? In fact, I still have one of the most profound skills. How about teaching you now?”

 

The next thing was a hot kiss that left people overwhelmed and their hands and feet limp.

 

Miantang finally understood in a daze that what he was teaching was actually… It was already too late, tightly embraced by a powerful man, besieging the city and sinking the ground, with no resistance.

 

Cui Xingzhou never imagined that he could even become a groom for the second time.

 

Such a sweet woman, with a novel and panicked cute look on her face, was really unbearable.

 

Just like this, he has eaten half the night. The next day, both of them were bedridden.

 

Servant Li was overjoyed to learn that the prince had finally slept with the princess consort again last night. The next day, she specially added bird’s nest, sugar water, and eggs to the princess consort’s breakfast to boost her strength.

 

Miantang dislikes food being too sweet and doesn’t want to drink while lying under the bed. But Cui Xingzhou put on his clothes and held the bowl in front of her, saying, “Drink it all, otherwise you won’t be strong again soon.”

 

Upon hearing this, Miantang widened her eyes slightly incredulously, but his handsome face showed a calm and composed expression. For a moment, she suspected that she had thought too much. Perhaps the meaning of his words was not as wild as she thought?