Chapter 1183 Pirates' Ambition
"Land now? Aren't we a little short of people?" Molly asked worriedly.
Zhang Tuohai has already proven his huge advantage in naval battles, but what about land battles?
An entire imperial legion of more than 20,000 men is stationed in Port Royal, which is also equipped with artillery and cavalry directly under the legion. For many city-states, it is an army that can destroy their country. Can ?
Molly was worried.
"It doesn't matter. They are just a conscripted army stationed overseas. If you don't dare to face them, you probably won't even have the courage to fight against the elite standing army of the empire. It's a good opportunity to use them to try out the effect of the new skill."
Zhang Tuohai maneuvered the White Bird to the port.
The pirates lowered the gangplank and Zhang Tuohai stepped onto the Royal Port along the gangplank.
At this time, the streets in Royal Port were empty, and the originally bustling streets became very deserted.
It was as quiet as a ghost town.
Just then the sound of leather boots was heard from the corner of the street.
Da da da.
A team of lobster soldiers came out from the corner, densely packed, blocking the street tightly, whoosh!
Thousands of muskets were pointed at the crowd.
Several artillerymen even pushed out several cannons from the back and aimed them at the crowd.
At the same time, lobster soldiers appeared from the houses on both sides, holding their muskets and aiming at everyone.
In the distance, the neighing of horses could be heard faintly, as if cavalry were approaching.
Seeing this scene, the pirates following Zhang Tuohai couldn't help but feel scared and their legs were shaking.
Although they have gained a lot of experience following Zhang Tuohai during this time and defeated many of the Empire's lobster soldiers, they had even sunk the Empire's transport fleet sent to Longya and the Seventh Fleet stationed in Royal Port.
But, these were all done by Zhang Tuohai or Alduin, they were just spectators.
In their hearts, they still regarded themselves as ordinary pirates and had a natural fear of the imperial army.
In addition, Alduin was already tired, and without the Dragon Flame, they lost their greatest support.
Alduin may not be afraid of muskets, but they are not.
After one volley, Alduin could flap away, but they would probably be killed.
"Put down your weapons and surrender immediately, or I will hang you from the mast and let the crows eat your corpses!"
The commander of the leading Imperial Infantry Corps, who was wearing a large tricorn hat, shouted loudly.
brush!
The lobster soldiers behind him formed a standard three-stage shooting array, with the black muzzles of their guns aimed at everyone and the triggers already pulled. At the command, the guns would fire.
The lobster soldiers on the roof were also ready.
The cuirassiers in the distance also drew their sabers and formed a line for the charge.
Crash.
There was a strange sound .
Zhang Tuohai looked back and found that a pirate had thrown his musket to the ground in panic.
Zhang Tuohai frowned when he saw this and said in a cold voice: "Pick up your weapon. Look at yourself. Do you still look like a pirate? Get ready for battle."
However, as soon as Zhang Tuohai finished speaking, several pirates dropped their weapons.
The remaining pirates also began to tremble.
"What do you mean? Do you want to surrender?" Zhang Tuohai was so angry when he saw the looks of these pirates.
"Captain, we are so few in number and the enemy has too many people. We are no match for them. We should surrender and hand over the things we have. Maybe we can get out after doing hard labor for a few years. If we continue to resist, we will only die."
The first mate said stubbornly.
Zhang Tuohai was delighted to hear what the first mate said.
"Heh, you guys were never so cowardly when you ate my food, drank my drinks, and took my money. Are you scared now? What were you doing before? You still want to use my things to exchange for your own lives? Are you worthy?"
"Captain, although you have some extraordinary abilities, they are only on the ship. Now you are far away from the White Bird and the sea. How much of your abilities can you use? No matter how powerful you are, can you be a match for thousands of Royal Navy soldiers? You'd better surrender as soon as possible. If you perform well, you may be able to become a privateer." The first mate continued.
"Oh? You've even thought of a way out? It seems like you guys have had this plan for a long time?"
A sneer appeared on Zhang Tuohai's face.
"You can't continue to be a pirate. The only right way is to join the Royal Navy," said the first mate.
"It seems that you are determined to join the Royal Navy? You are really a group of idealistic pirates. Well, I will give you a chance. Now you can choose. Those who choose to join the Royal Navy can leave now. However, when the fight really starts, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Zhang Tuohai looked at the many pirates below with a smile.
The pirates looked at each other and then at the first mate.
"Go!" The first mate gritted his teeth, threw down the musket in his hand, raised his hands, and walked towards the lobster soldiers opposite.
"Don't kill us, we are surrendering, and we have important intelligence." The first mate shouted loudly as he walked.
The other pirates looked at each other, threw down their muskets, and followed the first mate to the lobster soldiers on the opposite side.
Seeing this, the commander of the lobster soldiers showed a look of contempt.
"They are indeed a bunch of ragtag pirates. Even the most powerful pirates would tremble in fear in front of the muskets."
The commander of the lobster soldiers snorted coldly and said loudly: "If you want to prove your sincerity, then capture your captain as well. Otherwise, I guarantee that you will all be hanged on the mast!"
The first mate paused when he heard this.
He had seen how powerful Zhang Tuohai was. The former captain was killed with one move, his musket never missed a shot, and he had bombs that appeared out of nowhere, and oranges and rum that could heal injuries.
All these things prove that Zhang Tuohai is just an ordinary pirate.
At least he is an extraordinary person like a court scholar.
If possible, he absolutely did not want to treat such an existence as an enemy.
However, if he didn't do this, the lobster soldiers' guns would shoot him into a sieve in the next second.
Compared with the black muzzle of the gun, Zhang Tuohai, who was alone, didn't seem so scary.
They were now so far away from the White Bird that the cables couldn't reach them.
There were so many people on our side and the distance was so close, it seemed that as long as they rushed forward together, they could take down the captain directly.
Even if we lose some people it's no big deal.
By then, if he could reveal all those financial and secret information, he might even be able to become a privateer.
Thinking of this, the first mate's eyes flashed with fire.
"Brothers, charge for the future!"
