"Bang bang bang!"
The soldiers kept stuffing lead bullets into the cannon barrel, and the breech-loading cannon kept firing. The barrel even started to get hot and red due to the high intensity of the firing!
Although the rate of fire of the general's cannon was not as high as that of the breech-loading cannon, the lead bullets it fired were much larger, and these heavy lead bullets dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese warships!
The iron-clad boats that were at the forefront of the attack from Japan could not withstand such a fierce assault. After several rounds of firing, the iron plates covering the boats were torn, revealing the wood inside. Lead bullets were fired into the hulls, and a large number of lead bullets were embedded in the boats!
In just a short time, many Japanese warships were riddled with holes by the cannon fire!
The soldiers on the ship dared not show their heads. The breech-loading cannons were too numerous and too dense, raining down like bullets. If anyone was hit, their body would be torn to pieces!
Even though the Japanese soldiers tried their best to dodge, many of them were still hit by lead bullets.
The deck was damaged, the sails were pierced by bullets, and even the mast was hit, making it look shaky and as if it would collapse at any moment.
The captains on each warship knew that continuing would inevitably lead to the destruction of their ships and the loss of their lives, but at this point there was no time to escape.
With the wind still weak, how could they immediately turn around and escape this sea area? Therefore, they ordered the rowers to exert all their strength and approach the enemy before the ship was completely destroyed!
Immediately afterwards, several warships accelerated forward, while the Japanese soldiers launched an attack despite the incoming artillery fire!
"Bang bang bang!"
Thick smoke billowed as cannons fired lead bullets at the ships opposite!
But at this moment, the artillery fire they unleashed was like a mayfly trying to shake a tree compared to what the other side was firing!
The Yan Kingdom's fleet not only had more ships, but its ships were also equipped with far more cannons than the Fusang fleet!
Such a fierce exchange of fire undoubtedly caused enormous damage to the Fusō fleet.
Moreover, Saigo Jun was horrified to discover that several small boats were approaching from the opposite fleet. They were called small boats because they were slightly smaller than their main ships, but they were still considered large ships in themselves.
These are eagle boats, fire dragon boats, Cangshan boats, and wheeled boats.
The number of these approaching ships was enormous, and their speed was incredible; they closed the distance in just a few moments!
On the ship, the crossbowmen raised their crossbows and aimed them into the interior of the Fusang warship. Then, they pulled the triggers, and countless rockets shot out!
With so many ships, countless rockets were launched in a short time!
On other ships, the crossbowmen, armed with crossbows, aimed specifically at the Japanese soldiers who were firing. With a series of crackling sounds, they pulled the triggers, and lead bullets flew towards the bodies of the Japanese soldiers!
moment!
Screams erupted from the Japanese warship as multiple people were struck and fell to the ground!
The warship itself suffered even greater damage at this moment. The rockets that were fired into the ship fell into the ship, the sails were set on fire, and countless rockets were stuck in the deck!
Although the hull was covered with a layer of iron sheet, the interior was made of wood. Once the flames started, they quickly ignited several ships!
The dozen or so Japanese warships at the forefront were now engulfed in flames!
Flames scorched the ship's hull, and many Japanese soldiers were hit by rockets. Amidst screams and cries, countless Japanese soldiers engulfed in flames jumped off the ship!
In such a fierce battle, once a ship catches fire, it is almost impossible to extinguish the flames immediately!
Being burned by flames foreshadows the imminent complete destruction of the warship.
On the front, Zheng He roared:
"Come on! We're almost there! Serves you with the Fire Dragon!"
As they spoke, the soldiers placed a special type of cannon on the deck.
"Burn their ships, fire!!!"
"Bang bang bang!"
A series of booming sounds rang out as completely different rockets were launched from the ship!
On the Japanese warship, Saigo Jun was pale and staring in disbelief at what was being shot at from the enemy ship.
Those were fire dragon-shaped weapons!
This object is shaped like a dragon's head, with a gunpowder barrel at its bottom. When it is launched, four fuses are lit, which burn into the gunpowder barrel, causing the gunpowder to burn violently and generating a strong thrust to propel it out!
But this is just the beginning; this is only the first stage!
Inside the gunpowder barrel, there was another fuse connected to the belly of the fire dragon. After the gunpowder in the barrel burned out, the fire dragon had already flown several miles away. The fuse continued to burn, igniting the gunpowder hidden in the belly of the fire dragon!
In an instant, several rockets will shoot out from the open dragon's mouth!
This is the second stage!
The rocket will fly forward again and set the enemy ship ablaze upon landing!
This item is called "Fire Dragon Emerging from Water!"
Now, the dragon head with flames behind it roared out with a thunderous roar, as if a fire dragon was charging forward!
Meanwhile, on other warships, countless fire dragons shot out of the water!
"Bang!"
"Bang bang bang!"
First came a series of loud explosions, followed by a rustling sound!
Several rockets shot out from the dragon's mouth!
So many rockets that they almost blotted out the sky, and mixed in with the rockets were countless fire arrows, lead bullets and other items!
Such dense and overwhelming firepower has exceeded the imagination of all Japanese!
No one could believe that in such a short time, the Yan Kingdom could not only build so many ships, but also match them with such powerful firepower.
This is a terrifying fighting force, almost like a natural disaster!
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