Tangmunchulsa - Chapter 301



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Episode 301. Counterattack (4)

Kwaaaaah!

A giant floodgate opens, revealing a giant black ship inside.

“Raise your spirits!”

As Sung Il-kwang’s shout rang out in the lead, the gongjak ran over and pulled the rope.

A huge sky soared up, reaching the tip of the flagpole, and in the blowing wind, it spread wide and fluttered, revealing a roaring black dragon to the world.

“Gunsanchae! Let’s set sail!”

At the shout that followed, the rowers grabbed the oars.

The powerful rowing began as if they were one, with the muscles bulging in their arms, and a huge black ship cut through the water and emerged from the water gate.

Following this, twelve ships that had passed through the water gate positioned themselves on either side of the black ship like spreading wings, and small surveillance ships formed a fleet.

It was as if an island had broken off from Gunsan Island and was heading towards the Yangtze River.

As they moved, a commotion began on the riverbank that had surrounded Dongjing Lake and blocked its waterway.

Phew!

The sound of horn-pipes made from buffalo horns resonates, and messenger birds fly over the river from all directions to deliver news.

Even though there is no wind, the reeds lie in the direction the boat is moving.

The ships anchored on land were soon filled with sword-wielding warriors who followed the large fleet of Gunsanchae.

“Shoot!”

A demonstration was drawn out on the northern bank with someone’s shout, and arrows were fired with a thud, turning into dark clouds and filling the sky.

“Arrows! Shield bearers, build a wall on the outskirts!”

At Seong Il-kwang’s shout, wooden planks are added to Gunsanchae’s ships, and the pirates disappear behind them.

Pagagagagagak!

On the boat, on the water… … .

Arrows rained down, no matter where they were aimed.

But there was no response.

The oarsmen rowed tirelessly, and the boat focused solely on continuing to sail toward the locks of the Yangtze River that connected to Dongting Lake.

“Row harder! Get out of Dongjing Lake before they can prepare their defenses!”

“yes!”

Under Seong Il-kwang’s encouragement, the workers sweated even harder.

Already, the ships of the Zhuge family began to swarm like bees.

“Kwaaak!”

There were screams from the fighting going on around them, and wherever the oil cauldrons were thrown, fire arrows fell and sparkled.

“Sunshine.”

“Yes, my lord!”

“Retrieve the surveillance ship and send out the dragon ship.”

“yes!”

As Sung Il-kwang gives instructions to Nam Gwang-ro’s quiet command, which shows no sign of confusion, the black ship’s crewman raises a large flag and waves it.

The surveillance ships that received the signal moved towards the main force, and the small black-lacquered ships sped away at high speed.

Not long after they were deployed, Zhuge Liang’s ships began to sink, and red blood spread across the river.

Fish and dragon boat.

It was the diving unit that Gunsanchae was proud of.

They drilled a hole in the bottom of the ship, dragged the Zhuge Liang’s warriors completely under the water, and killed them.

On land, their skills may be superior, but underwater, they could not keep up with the swift movements of their enemies.

The fleet of pirates, one by one removing the warriors of the Zhuge family who had clung to them, advanced swiftly through the blood-soaked waters.

But I couldn’t feel at ease.

Every part of the Yangtze River that flows through Hubei Province was a battlefield.

Everyone is an enemy.

A place where no one helps.

The Gunsanchae had to get through it on their own strength alone.

A long, long way.

They would have to overcome countless obstacles to join the bandits and Dangata who had set out from the far western end to help them.

And the first one, the gateway to Dongjeongho.

If they couldn’t get past the Jegal family’s guards there, everything would be in vain.

So I had to get out quickly.

Keeping as much power as possible for the later fight.

* * *

“My lord! The speed of the Gunsanchae is too fast! At this rate, they may pass through the entrance before the barrier is fully erected!”

Upon hearing the report from his subordinate who had examined the situation, the face of Kang Wi-jin, the commander of the Cheonseongdaeju, who was guarding the entrance to Dongjeongho Lake, suddenly distorted.

“Damn you, you bastard, you must have made quite a few preparations while you were at it.”

Although I had prepared myself, Gunsanchae’s movements were beyond my expectations.

Drones rushed in from all sides to block their movements, but they were unable to slow down their speed at all and only increased the damage.

If this continues, it will be breached.

The Hyeonwon and Eungjo units that had formed a siege net surrounding the riverbank had not yet arrived.

Even though the number of warriors mobilized by Jegal Se-ga was a number that could not be handled by Gunsanche, fighting on water rather than on land was bound to be much more advantageous to those with fewer soldiers.

“My lord! Please hurry and come up with a plan… .”

Kang Wi-jin, who was momentarily hesitant due to his subordinate’s urging, looks at the river.

The fight isn’t important right now.

Slowing them down was the priority.

At least we have to buy some time for the other drones to join in and fully equip the barrier.

“Deploy all ships, form a defensive barrier with ropes, pour oil on it, and set it on fire!”

“Yes? But then we won’t have any way to attack them from the water.”

“It doesn’t matter. Right now, the priority is to slow them down even a little.”

“All right.”

“Also, deploy all of the Cheon Seong Dae’s unmanned personnel and cut down the trees along the river.”

“A tree?”

“The wind is against them. They have no choice but to row. So, we must tie up the oars. We must throw as many trees as possible into the waterway that flows into Dongjeongho to hinder the rowing.”

“ah!”

“There’s no need to bother them with a fight. Just slow down the speed of escape. When the rearguard catches up, we can attack them all at once! Quickly give the order!”

“Yes, my lord!”

As soon as Kang Wi-jin’s order was delivered, the soldiers of Cheon Seong-dae began cutting down trees.

The trees that Cheon Seong-dae, who had suddenly turned into a lumberjack, had cut down and thrown away began to float on the water and flow into Dongjeong Lake.

After some time, the effects began to become evident.

Boom! Kookook!

First, the driftwood hit the boat of the leading group, and as Kang Wi-jin had expected, the boat began to falter.

“These fucking bastards… … .”

Seong Il-kwang, standing at the bow of the ship, grimaced at the impact of hitting the tree.

The speed has slowed down.

If things continue like this, we will definitely be attacked from the rear and slowly eaten away.

While he was wondering what to do, Nam Gwang-ro got up from his seat and approached Seong Il-kwang.

“That’s pretty good. That’s a very good decision.”

“What should I do, Your Majesty?”

“What should I do?”

Pick-smiled Nam Gwang-ro looks at the flame wall made by weaving small boats in the distance and smiles eerily.

“It’s a good thing.”

“yes?”

“Since they burned the boats on their own, it means they have given up on the water supply. If we just break through that wall, we can get to the Yangtze River.”

“But the trees… … .”

As Sung Il-kwang frowns and looks up, Nam Gwang-ro calls out to Gunsanchae’s main ally, Byeoksu Daeju, Lee Gon.

“Gona!”

“Yes, my lord.”

The sturdy Igon, holding the twin moons in his hand, answered powerfully.

“Can you get through that?”

“Just give me one boat! I will break through it with the water cannon.”

“Good. Now, let’s change formation. The Byeoksoo-dae will break through the center of the wall of flames. Then, all the ships of Gunsan-chae will follow and pass through.”

“Your Majesty, but if we do that, the fleet will be in a long line. If the rear is attacked by enemies pursuing us while our defenses are weakened… … .”

“Do as I say, Ilkwang. Right now, just focus on getting through there and getting out to the Yangtze River.”

“……All right.”

Once the order was given, it was something that could not be refuted.

If there are too many opinions, action will be delayed and confusion will occur.

“Byulsudae! Let’s go!”

The ship that Lee Gon was transferred to took the lead and quickly rushed towards the wall of flames.

“Stop it!”

Although Jegal Se-ga’s Cheon Seong-dae tried to block it, they had already burned the small ship, and the only way to attack Lee Gon’s ship was with arrows.

Kwaaaaang!

The water tank’s ship crashed into the wall of fire, and Igon and the water tank, who had doused it with water and climbed aboard, cut the ropes that held the small ship together.

Of course, while they were creating a gap, the enemy ships had no choice but to slow down.

In the meantime, as people gathered in a single line, the line became very long.

“Damn, the damage to the rear… … Huh? Your Majesty! Your Majesty!”

When Seong Il-kwang turned his head to see the water tank destroying the wall of flames, Nam Gwang-ro was already boarding a nearby surveillance ship.

“Sunlight, you must break through and go out to the Yangtze River.”

“Master Chae, what, what are you doing?”

Nam Gwang-ro smiled brightly at his bewildered expression and turned the head of the surveillance ship.

“Can’t we abandon our brothers in the rear?”

“Your Majesty… … .”

“Hurry up! If they block the wall again, the opportunity the Wall Squad created will be lost.”

Nam Gwang-ro, who was smiling brightly, spoke to the captain of the surveillance ship who was also on board.

“Five viscera!”

“Yes, my lord.”

“Go to the rear as fast as you can!”

“Just leave it to me!”

The sails are spread on the surveillance ship.

Flutter!

If you want to escape the Yangtze River, it’s a headwind, but if you go to Dongting Lake, it’s a tailwind, so the sails are quickly inflated.

Also, the water flowed into Dongjeongho Lake, and as the oarsmen moved vigorously at the command of the commander, the surveillance ship began to move toward the rear in an instant.

“Chae, Chaeju!”

Seong Il-kwang couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.

I understand. Chae-ju couldn’t stand to see her brothers die.

That doesn’t mean the captain… … .

“older brother!”

When I screamed in frustration, Nam Gwang-ro just waved his hand without answering.

“Damn it! You always do whatever you want, man!”

Seong Il-kwang swallowed the curse and gritted his teeth and turned his head away.

It was a decision made on his own without even consulting with himself, but it was something he should not have hesitated about.

If you chase Chae-ju now, there will be no one to command.

Also, if you delay, the gap created by the wall water tank jumping into the fire will disappear, and the Jegal family’s soldiers will be reinforced and you will be trapped without being able to move.

I have no choice but to leave the rest to you.

“Row! Break through in one breath!”

“yes!”

The fleet, lined up in a row, moves slowly.

Meanwhile, damage continues to occur to the water barriers that protect the wall of fire from building up again.

and.

Nam Gwang-ro, who had reached the stern by rowing with the flowing water, smiled as he looked at the warriors of the Jegal family chasing him on their small boat, turning the river black.

“Five internal organs.”

“Yes, my lord.”

“You go back on a nearby boat.”

“yes?”

“If you hesitate, you’ll be late. Go and join us.”

At Nam Gwang-ro’s words, Oh Jang smiled and shook his head without a second thought.

“Then, will you dive in and escape?”

“huh?”

“I will wait nearby. Once all the ships enter the Yangtze River, I will take you and leave then.”

“Hey, you?”

“Isn’t it already the rear? In my opinion, the area near Chaeju seems the safest.”

“Huh, crazy guy.”

Nam Gwang-ro let out a hollow laugh and spoke to Oh Jang.

“Then prepare your defenses tightly.”

“I brought plenty of shields.”

“That son of a bitch.”

Nam Gwang-ro, who was laughing, turned his head towards Jegal Se-ga’s ship.

And shouted.

“Listen, Zhuge Liang! I am… …Nangwangro!”

With a loud roar, Nam Gwang-ro steps over the guard rail and soars.

When the surveillance line of the five internal organs, which had been tilted by that force, found its place.

Kwaaang!

The ships of the Jegal family sink as if they were caught in a storm by the wild hands of Nam Gwang-ro, who is wading through the waves.

He was the god of Dongjing Lake, the king of the water, and no one in the world could match his martial arts skills.