Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

Most of these European ships were dual-purpose cargo and combat ships, with gun ports on the sides.

The naval soldiers on the 201 Dragon stood neatly on both sides of the ship, their postures upright and their expressions solemn.

This huge warship was like a giant black dragon, slowly sailing into the Yangtze River estuary. As the mast sails were lowered, three huge chimneys billowed with black smoke, and the sound of the whistle echoed in the air, as if it was the roar of this giant dragon.

When the 201 Julong entered the estuary, people on all the surrounding ships and on the shore turned their eyes to this "sea monster". They were amazed at its huge size, and some people could not believe their eyes.

"Oh my God, what am I seeing? There is such a huge ship in this world!" A crew member widened his eyes and shouted in surprise.

"Oh! My God! Is this the legendary ironclad ship?" another person exclaimed excitedly.

"Look, young lady! Those guys standing on the side of the huge ship are so handsome. Their clothes are so nice!"

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At this time, on a 1200-ton Dutch ship, Captain De Vries was using a telescope to observe the Dragon in the distance, and the first mate Peter next to him also came over curiously to watch.

"Captain de Vries, what kind of ship is this?" Peter asked puzzledly.

"Oh my God, it's so scary! Look at that ship, it doesn't even have its sails raised, but it can still sail freely. Could it really be the legendary ghost ship from the world of the dead? And did you see those two long giant pipes in the front and back? They are probably about ten meters long. They must be two huge cannons." De Vries explained in shock.

"The flag flying on their main mast is blue on top and green on the bottom, with a golden dragon inlaid in the middle. Which country does this flag represent?" Peter asked with a frown.

"Well... I guess this flag may come from an Eastern country. After all, only those Eastern people have a special love for dragons." De Vries nodded in agreement.

"But the flags of Japan, Goryeo and Ryukyu are hung on the secondary mast. It's really puzzling. Why should such an advanced ship hang the flags of these poor and weak countries?" De Vries muttered to himself.

"Captain de Vries, they are about to enter the Yangtze River estuary. Do we need to follow them closely?" Peter asked the captain.

At this time, the Julong had reached the estuary, and Changxing Island was not far ahead. The Julong maintained a low speed of six knots and rushed towards the Yangtze River.

"Follow," De Vries replied.

Those who sailed on the sea during this period were all adventurers, or pirates in legal guise. They only cared about profit, and would use any means necessary to gain it.

And now, they saw such a huge and advanced warship, and greed surged in their hearts.

This warship is not only huge in scale but also well-equipped. It is simply a mobile treasure house.

For these adventurers, this is undoubtedly a rare opportunity that they cannot resist.

There were many people who shared the same idea as de Vries, so the Dutch at the mouth of the Yangtze River took action, as did the Spanish, the Portuguese, the British and the French.

After the Julong entered the Yangtze River estuary, these pirates who were rampant on the sea followed it. More than a dozen large and small cargo and combat ships followed behind the Julong.

These ships followed closely behind the Dragon, forming a huge fleet.

They come from different countries and represent their own forces, but at this moment they are gathered together because of a common goal.

These adventurers have ulterior motives and hope to gain wealth and honor from the Dragon.

The Dragon moved slowly on the river, leaving ripples on the water. Its presence became the focus of the entire river, attracting many eyes.

The ships following behind stared at the Dragon like hungry wolves, ready to pounce and tear it to pieces. However, the Dragon was not afraid at all, and continued to move forward in a steady manner, showing its great strength and majesty.

In this ocean world full of dangers and challenges, the appearance of the Dragon has triggered a fierce competition. Adventurers from various countries have launched a thrilling chase around the Dragon...

"Commander, there are a group of foreign ships following us. Do you want to sink them?" Wang Liqiang, the captain of the Dragon, asked excitedly. He had not experienced a naval battle for a long time, and these foreign ships did not seem to be very powerful.

Wei Xiaobao sat in the command cabin, his mouth slightly raised: "Don't worry, let them follow first. Our mission is to get to Wusongkou as soon as possible, then rush through the pass and head towards Yangzhou. As for these flies, naturally there will be others to deal with them."

Wang Liqiang nodded to show that he understood. He knew that Wei Xiaobao was right. If they fought with these foreign ships on the river, it might delay their journey to Yangzhou. So he ordered the Julong to maintain a speed of six knots and continue to move forward.

At this time, on the Qing army artillery platform at Wusongkou, a captain was nervously watching the river. He saw more and more foreign warships appearing on the river, and he couldn't help but feel worried. These foreign warships did not dock at the pier as usual, but sailed directly upstream of the Yangtze River.

Foreign ships coming to Shanghai Port are usually only allowed to operate on the sea surface and near the estuary. If they want to enter the Yangtze River, they must dock and undergo inspection. However, these foreign ships obviously ignored this regulation and headed straight to the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.

The commander realized the seriousness of the matter and immediately sent someone to report to his superiors. At the same time, he ordered the gunners to prepare their artillery and be ready to deal with any possible conflict at any time. Because according to regulations, no foreign ship can enter the upper reaches of the Yangtze River without permission.

There are forts at Wusongkou and Changxing Island, which can effectively block the Yangtze River and prevent foreign invasion. But now, these foreign ships have rushed to Wusongkou without any scruples, which is undoubtedly a provocative act.

General Qian felt increasingly depressed. He didn't know what would happen next, but he knew he had to hold on to the artillery position to defend China's territorial security.

On the closest Dutch ship, Peter steered the rudder with one hand and shouted, "Captain, the ghost ship has gone crazy. It actually dared to break through the Wusongkou Pass. Should we follow it?"

De Vries had noticed this plot a long time ago, but he thought that if such a large group of warships were chasing a big fool like you, it would be strange if you didn't run away. You would only dare to break through when you have no other way out.