Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

With the help of Xu Jing and others, Zhou Ang's soldiers saw hope. At worst, they would lose some food and supplies, but at least they could save many people.

Therefore, those soldiers who could not be rescued immediately and could not swim were willing to temporarily hold onto planks or something and flounder on the lake.

Just then, two groups of Liangshan's naval forces suddenly appeared! This was going to kill them!

"Wedge formation! Charge!"

Following Zhang Shun and Fei Bao's orders, the Liangshan navy launched an attack on the soldiers who had fallen into the water, as well as some government ships that had strayed from the main force!

When the Liangshan navy operated in Liangshan Marsh, they preferred to use smaller, sturdy, shuttle-shaped warships to maximize the ship's speed. Combined with rams, crossbows, and long spears, their reaping ability was unparalleled.

Moreover, because of the ram, it can basically charge straight into the enemy's vitals in the water. If the hull is not strong enough, it will leave a big hole in the ram!

As for boarding action after the warships make contact, the Liangshan navy is not afraid. After all, they now have Shan Tinggui as their chief instructor, and even if they can't win on foot, they can still jump into the vast lake with the enemy in their arms.

Once we're in the water, the Liangshan navy will rule the world!

Zhang Shun and Fei Bao's charge immediately disrupted the Song army's plans.

Many soldiers who fell into the water were hit directly by crossbow bolts fired by the navy, or stabbed in the body by spears, or knocked unconscious by the ramming horn!

Some of those with a strong will to survive clung tightly to the spear shafts after being stabbed, even trying to pull themselves up onto the Liangshan boats.

In this situation, the Liangshan navy would forcefully throw their guns out to send those government troops on their way.

Anyway, there are still spare guns on the ship. Since you're so reluctant to part with the long gun in my hand, brother, then I'll give it to you!

I hope you'll need this in your next life!

"These brats are so arrogant!"

Seeing the Liangshan navy moving so arrogantly and quickly through the camp, Xiang Yuanzhen was also displeased. He took out his precious bow and a quiver, stood alone at the bow of the ship, drew his bow and nocked arrows, and "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh" sniped at the Liangshan navy!

One arrow even nearly hit Febao in the chaos!

"The government troops have expert archers! Go into the water! Go into the water!"

Fei Bao's turban was shot off by Xiang Yuanzhen, and he immediately shouted to all the Liangshan naval soldiers around him, reminding them to be careful.

"Seize the supplies, launch rockets, and then evacuate immediately!"

Upon hearing Fei Bao's reminder, Zhang Shun immediately ordered the destruction of the grain and supplies!

They are constantly harassing the enemy. This time, the sinking of ships and harassment are mainly aimed at disrupting the food and supplies of the 130,000-strong army. This will be a huge blow to the morale of the army!

"Old Li, Zhou Ang, take the grain ships and retreat first!"

Xu Jing quickly told Zhou Ang to go first. Although he wasn't very good at naval warfare, he knew how to protect the supplies.

However, the Liangshan navy arrived and left quickly, and did not engage in boarding action. It is likely that the main force consisted of soldiers from the fourth and sixth naval regiments, who were not particularly adept at boarding action.

Therefore, they decided to stop while they were ahead.

The most fatal point was that, because Gao Qiu was in the central command, most of the Nanjing navy, which had just been taken over by the Dang brothers, had left the central command earlier, except for a small number of people who stayed behind to row the boats.

The remaining three military governors' troops, as well as Zhou Ang's imperial guards, were not skilled in naval warfare.

This is why the fourth and sixth water regiments fought so easily.

If the Jinling navy were here, a boarding action would definitely have broken out today, and then the Liangshan navy would have suffered a loss.

"What's the damage?"

Xiang Yuanzhen was arguably the one with the best results today. He had used up his entire quiver of arrows. This former archery master of the Song Dynasty had just sent at least thirty people away.

"Those who drowned or died in battle numbered over a thousand. The loss of food supplies was estimated to be more than 30%. Once they reached the shore, they would definitely be scolded by the Grand Commandant."

Zhou Ang's own imperial guards suffered the most losses, and he is now extremely uneasy.

"It's alright. Liangshan is too cunning, and our boat is no good, making pursuit inconvenient. It's not your fault."

"Once we get ashore, we'll fight them for real!"

Xiang Yuanzhen comforted Zhou Ang. To be honest, he could understand Qiu Yue and Zhou Ang. Two people without a foundation could only try to please their superiors if they wanted to climb up the ranks. Although Gao Qiu was incompetent, he was still the Grand Commandant!

"Don't worry, Xiao Zhou, we'll stand up for you."

Xu Jing also comforted Zhou Ang.

But after Zhou Ang calmed down, he discovered a problem.

That's Xu Jing and his group. Why did they refuse to ride those ships before?

Did they know something in advance?

However, Zhou Ang did not say this directly; he felt it was better to tell the Grand Commandant directly.

Compared to Qiu Yue, Zhou Ang, as the deputy head coach, is more willing to go all out!

Since I'm going to be the Grand Commandant's dog, I'd better do it the best!

……

Liangshan Gathering Hall.

All the off-duty combat legion leaders and strategists are here.

"The situation is now quite clear; we need to have a showdown with Gao Qiu."

"My personal suggestion is to go head-to-head with them from this position."

Inside the Hall of Gathering Righteousness, a large sand table had appeared at some point.

This thing was of course suggested by Ren Yuan, because the spies of the Sky Curtain Legion spent a whole year investigating the terrain of the entire Liangshan Marsh, and then invited master craftsmen in multiple batches to build the entire sand table piece by piece before finally letting the Sky Curtain Legion assemble it.

It can be said that this sand table is currently the most detailed topographical map of Liangshan!

Normally, it is disassembled into several parts, stored in different places, and heavily guarded.

We only bring this out for big occasions like today.

Zhu Wu chose a place that was a flat, open field at the foot of Liangshan Mountain.

This terrain is ideal for a large-scale battle!

"It's not impossible, but their current base is quite a distance away. How can we lure them here?"

Ren Yuan and the others were all by the sand table. This battle was the biggest one Liangshan had seen in recent years, and none of them dared to be negligent.

"Brother Zhang Qing."

Hsu Kuan-chung called out names.

"Strategist, I'm here."

Zhang Qing raised his hand in acknowledgment.

"Would it be alright if I sent your Ma Qi to lure the enemy?"

"No problem! Keep it on me!"

Zhang Qing's horse, Ma Qi, had made many contributions in the harassment battles, and this time, Xu Guanzhong also entrusted him with the task of luring the enemy.

"One Ma Qi isn't enough, Fan Rui, Iron Tower!"

Hsiao Chia-hui added from the side.

"exist!"

Fan Rui and the Iron Tower stepped forward.

"Your Shengwu Legion, working with Ma Qi, will be responsible for providing support here, and will also participate in luring the enemy. Is that alright?"

Xiao Jiahui pointed to a point on the sand table near the main battlefield and asked.

"Don't worry, strategist, there's no problem!"

The iron tower thumped its chest with a loud "bang".

"it is good!"

Xiao Jiahui gave a thumbs-up, then said to Ren Yuan.

"Brother, with such an empty venue, we can't just play casually this time."

"what do you mean?"

Ren Yuan was somewhat curious.

“Brother, Guan Zhong and I are both strategists, but you’ve never seen us set up a battle formation, have you?”

There was a strange light flickering in Xiao Jiahui's eyes.

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Guanzhong, who was standing to the side, suddenly had a fierce fighting spirit burning in his eyes!

“Brother, Lao Xiao is right. This time, it’s time for us to set up our formation.”

"Brother, I also agree to set up the formation."

Zhu Wu and others also expressed that this formation is acceptable!

"What kind of formation are you going to set up?"

Ren Yuan looked at the several strategists who were in high spirits and couldn't help but ask.

Xu Guanzhong and Xiao Jiasui exchanged glances, nodded to each other, and then spoke first:

"One-Character Long Snake Formation, Two Dragons Emerging from Water Formation, Three Mountains Moon Formation, Four Gates Fighting the Bottom Formation, Five Tigers Bashan Formation, Six Jia Bewitching Formation, Seven Vertical and Seven Capture Formation, Eight Trigrams Yin Yang Mother-Child Formation, Nine Palaces Eight Trigrams Formation, Ten Generations of Bright King Formation."

"Brother, which fabric do you want?"