Chapter 1336: Side Story: Having the Whole World in View (13)
The ship sailed forward quickly. In less than half a day, they saw two large sailboats quickly sailing towards them. With his eyes narrowed, Lin Chengxiu ordered in a low voice, "All soldiers, prepare to resist the enemy!"
The people on the ship instantly got into action, and the people in the cabin immediately prepared their weapons. Meanwhile, the artillery ran to the cannons covered by canvas on the ship and looked at the two ships that were gradually approaching with bright eyes.
Lin Chengxiu asked a soldier to wave the flag at them. "This is a Great Qi merchant ship. It’s a civilian ship. Please retreat quickly!"
As soon as this semaphore was spoken, the pirates on the two ships cried out excitedly, shouting happily, "Those Qi people are really idiots. Why do they have to use this semaphore right before they’re robbed, every single time?"
Soon, the semaphore on the other side changed again. "Great Qi’s merchant ships are under the protection of Great Qi’s soldiers. Please retreat quickly."
This semaphore immediately angered the pirates. They spat and said, "Pfft, what’s so great about the Qi people? They’re totally defenseless against us pirates."
"That’s right. Other than having a lot of money, what else does Great Qi have? Might as well let us have all that money!"
"Raise the flag and let them experience our enthusiasm."
The two ships rushed over even faster, and a flag with a skeleton on it was quickly raised.
Soon, the two boats gradually became clear, and Lin Chengxiu no longer needed to use the telescope to see the skeleton flag floating on the ships. The corners of his mouth curled up as he ordered, "Lift the canvas and greet the enemy with the cannons first. Musketeers, prepare. Archers, prepare for the third round..."
One by one, the orders were given. Tiger Head and Little Lion each held a large sampan and stayed by the side of the ship, followed by 20 people each. As the vanguard team, their mission was to rush to the other party’s ship.
Lin Chengxiu didn’t want the two young masters to take such a huge risk, but they were lawless. Assistant Commander Zhou also asked to let the duo take the lead, so he could only agree helplessly. Still, he was somewhat displeased.