After all, the fleet was in trouble. The two ships collided with each other. The reason was that the first ship ran aground. Luo Zifang could clearly see that the first ship was gradually tilting. It was obvious that sea water had poured into the lower cabin. Here There are still several miles away from the coast. In this climate, soldiers sinking into the water have almost no hope of survival. The second ship had even worse luck. Because it did not discover the condition of the first ship in time, it still kept going straight forward. It was not until it was almost close that it realized that something was wrong. However, it seemed that it was too late at this time, whether it was turning the rudder or retracting. Sail, everything was of no avail, the second ship hit the first ship without any hindrance, and immediately hit the first ship, which was already a little unbearable, even more tilted, and the second ship was also colliding with the first ship. The first ship encountered the same reef when making close contact. The turbulent water almost immediately squeezed in from the crack in the bottom of the ship, and almost all the more than 300 soldiers fell into the water.
Luo Zifang clenched his fists. He could only watch the tragedy unfold in front of him. At this time, only waterproof lanterns that were difficult to detect could be used to salvage and rescue the fallen soldiers. However, when the surrounding ships approached to rescue, at least 70% of the soldiers had been buried under the sea. Thick cotton jackets and tightly tied leather armor were The fatal source was that once it fell into the water, the cotton-padded jacket that had absorbed enough water was almost heavier than the iron armor. In this case, the soldiers who were not water-resistant sank to the bottom of the sea without even having a chance to call for help. Most of the lucky ones who were left were Some guys who are good at water or have a flexible mind rely on all the floating things on the boat to take off the discardable things on their bodies. Only in this way can they struggle until the surrounding rescue ships arrive.
Luo Zifang had no time to feel heartbroken over such a tragedy, if he could not seize the time to enter safe waters and land in time. I'm afraid only other people will read eulogies for me. Just such a rescue was delayed for nearly an hour, and at this time, time is almost the key to determining the entire battle situation. Order all ships to move forward, and the small ship ahead has sent back a signal. Everything is safe and going according to plan. Delaying time is a waste of life and everyone's life. Luo Zifang does not want to become the first Western Xinjiang general to be buried in the land of Duton.
The responders lurking among the rocks were extremely anxious. The fleet that was supposed to land still failed to dock. A large number of ships were stumbling around there. This was not a good landing place, but The places suitable for landing are the key patrol areas of the Doton people, and the Doton patrol team must be avoided. Then you can only take a risk in this regard.
As the first ship finally successfully docked, subsequent ships also approached step by step, and dozens of ships were crowded together in this way. All it takes is a fire to burn these thousands of people. Luo Zifang had to admit that he was taking some risks this time. No matter what he thought before the war, when you actually enter the battle, you will find that the previous preparations and arrangements are far from enough, and there will always be many accidents. And these surprises are almost all negative factors.
When he stepped on the hard rock for the first step, Luo Zifang took a deep breath and followed the boat closer. Horizontal planks were quickly laid between the ships. The soldiers quickly gathered and divided into teams under the orders of the officers to land along the horizontal planks from far to near. At this point, the soldiers seemed to have already sniffed the ship. With the smell of victory, everything seemed orderly. The fleet was like a huge throughput machine, constantly spitting out soldiers from the ships. The group of soldiers gathered on the shore also continued to expand, and then became two. Three.
The towering Hailan Fortress lies like a line between the two chazi ridges. The fortress is built on the mountain and is in a semi-trapezoid shape. There is still a height difference of about eight meters between the main city and the outer city. From the south to North, if you want to cross the outer city and enter the main city, you will not only have to face the attack of the crossbowmen and various defensive weapons on the outer city, but also the attack of the giant catapult at the top. In this case, although it is not possible I dare say that one man can defeat the enemy at any time, but it is almost impossible to attack Hailan Fortress from the front without paying several times the price.
However, the Western Xinjiang assault force that landed from Shexin Cape successfully avoided this natural chasm. Coming from the sea, Hailan Fortress lost its main function as a fortress. From north to south, the main function of Hailan Fortress was The city is almost built between two ridges, but the south side is extremely steep, while the north side is relatively gentle. Drilling into the deep hills along Shexin Cape, the dark night caused difficulties for the Western Xinjiang Assault Army to move on the ground, but it also brought a great cover effect to the entire assault group.
The Dodon people obviously ignored this section of the area at the foot of their fortress. In their opinion, this section of the sea is not only complicated in sea conditions, but also has no suitable landing place. In addition, the main direction of the attack on the Western Xinjiang Army in the army is determined. The dispute over which direction also weakened the military's vigilance in this regard. More people are leaning toward the Western Xinjiang Army launching a large-scale offensive in the Kutz area, especially the frequent mobilizations and exercises of the Western Xinjiang First Army, the absolute main force, in the Kutz border area. The department learned that the Western Xinjiang Rangers also poured into Yanshan Prefecture from Yunzhong Prefecture on a large scale, approaching the Kutz area. This made many powerful generals in the Dodon military even more worried that the Western Xinjiang Army would be in central Kutz. Breakthrough doubt.
As for the warnings and reasons raised by Crawford, they were mostly regarded as a kind of well-intentioned teasing and notified to the various military departments. No one believed Crawford's suggestion that the people of Western Xinjiang valued the importance of sea power and needed good ports. This reason sounds a bit illusory. In their opinion, the heavy troops from Western Xinjiang placed opposite the Kutz area are the most realistic threat. As for Okhotsk, will the people from Western Xinjiang really be interested? Many officers even ridiculed that even opening the Okhotsk defense line may not make the Western Xinjiang Army change its intentions and attack the Okhotsk region.
Of course, this kind of warning reminder is not without effect. At least the garrison stationed at Hailan Fortress still expressed respect. However, this warning seems to have had the opposite effect. In order to strengthen patrol control, the Hailan Fortress garrison even pulled out Two thousand-man teams went to the Port of Okhotsk to station and strengthen patrols in the adjacent areas around the Port of Okhotsk. This seemed to be a good thing, but objectively it weakened the defense power of Hailan Fortress. .
Luo Zifang suppressed the excitement in his heart and lurked quietly in the withered grass. Above his head was the tall and thick fortress wall. The wall was made of the unique basalt stone in this area. It was quite smooth, but for the assault army, it was nothing. The insurmountable obstacle, the biggest obstacle, which was the difficult landing and navigation, had been overcome, and now it was time to harvest.
The cold soil is so lovely to Luo Zifang. Smelling the smell of the soil under him, inserting his fingers into the soil and rubbing it carefully, Luo Zifang even feels that this is a kind of enjoyment. The waiting before victory is like waiting for the medal after winning. Most satisfying, even more spiritually satisfying than the victory itself.
Dozens of assault soldiers jumped up almost instantly. After a long wait, the observation post finally illuminated the light that the patrol on the city wall had passed. According to the intelligence obtained by the intelligence department, it would take at least an hour. There was a second patrol passing by, and one hour was enough time to get a lot done.
Dozens of grappling hooks suddenly trembled and rose rapidly in the air, hanging lightly on the crenellations of the city wall. The rest of the grappling hooks, which were wrapped in leather after leaving the contact point, grasped the hard and smooth rock without making any sound. Ten selected soldiers immediately climbed up the wall like apes. In just a few minutes, the first wave of soldiers had completed the climbing task, and the second wave of soldiers also began to exert force and suddenly climb up. climb.
When the first wave of soldiers successfully and safely arrived at the city wall, Luo Zifang knew that more than half of his mission had been completed. These soldiers were all masters who had followed him for many years. Whether it was fighting on the battlefield or fighting alone, Luo Zifang was no less confident. The sniper troops of the old Western Xinjiang Army and the sniper troops of the Eighth Army have not been completed due to time reasons, but Luo Zifang does not think that these men are any worse than the sniper troops of other legions. It is said that the Military Affairs Administration intends to hold a competition between sniper troops in various legions. The competition will focus on the special skills of sniper troops that are different from those of ordinary armies. Luo Zifang is looking forward to it. He also wants to see the mysterious Western army. What are the advantages of the sniper teams of various legions in Xinjiang
Fifteen minutes later, three groups of soldiers have successfully climbed onto the city wall. According to the intelligence and maps delivered by the intelligence department, some of them quickly took control of key points at the north gate of the fortress. They only waited for the commander's order. The battle to seize the door can be carried out according to the plan. Some sneak into the central area of the fortress to create chaos, disrupt audio and video, and cover up the true movements of the assault troops. Others lie in ambush at intersections where the garrison must pass, preparing to snipe and kill once the garrison discovers the move. Lead the officer to slow down the enemy's operational efficiency.
But the most important thing is to seize the city gate as quickly as possible. As long as the city gate is captured, the assault group ambushing two miles away will surge in. By that time, even the Dodon people in the fortress will find out If the situation is not right, they will not be able to make the necessary response in a short time, and at this time, almost every minute may change the entire situation.