Chapter 2219 - 2212: Fight to the Death
"Feifei, come here a moment." Wang Dadong called out to Qiao Feifei.
He gently stroked Qiao Feifei’s flat abdomen, and despite the lingering pain from the earlier chaos, she felt her body returning to normal.
However, Qiao Feifei, accustomed to Wang Dadong’s miracles, showed little surprise and solemnly said, "Comrade Wang Dadong, please follow me."
"What happened?"
The Old General pointed to the radar and said gravely, "We are surrounded by Dongyin warships."
"Those damn Dongyin devils have brought their warships into our territorial waters; let’s fight them!" Several commanders clenched their fists.
At that moment, the phone rang.
"Report, General, it’s a call from the Military Commission."
"What did they say?"
"They ordered us not to engage with the Dongyin warships."
The Old General slumped into his chair, his passionate spirit completely dampened. With a bitter smile, he remarked, "I’d love to have a good fight with those Dongyin devils, but how can we contend with Dongyin warships with the dilapidated equipment on this island?"
"Why should we endure this? This is already Huaxia territory, yet Dongyin’s warships come and go as they please," Qiao Feifei retorted angrily.
"That’s right, sink them!" Everyone was furious. Watching the enemy warships in their territory while being helpless filled them with humiliation and disgrace.
Suddenly, the Old General began to remove his military uniform, leaving everyone puzzled as they watched the veteran who had once fought on the battlefield, not knowing why he was doing this.
The Old General stripped down to his undershirt and then said, "Brothers, since wearing this uniform requires us to endure, then we shall take it off!"
"Yes, take it off, take it off!"
Everyone began to take off their uniforms.
Taking off their uniforms didn’t mean they were unpatriotic or betraying their country; it was to defend their land. For this, even being labeled a traitor was worth it.
"All personnel, listen to orders: board the warships immediately and prepare to fight the Dongyin devils!" The Old General stood straight and firm, his presence as mighty as the warrior who once fought fiercely against the invaders on the battlefield.
"Yes, General!"
Everyone saluted in unison, including Wang Dadong.
At this moment, everyone was boiling with enthusiasm. The battlefield is the ultimate destination for soldiers, and sacrifice is the highest honor!
"Lowly Huaxia people, surrender Wang Dadong and Qiao Feifei immediately, or my Empire of Great Dongyin will level Haisha Island!" a voice from the Dongyin warship shouted in broken Chinese.
However, their answer was a barrage of gunfire.
Boom boom boom!
Fire lit up the dark sea, spreading like beautiful fireworks.
Many Dongyin warships were hit, with cries and wails blending into one.
"Haha, well done!" It was the first time they opened fire on Dongyin, and the soldiers felt ecstatic satisfaction.
"Bastard, those lowly Huaxia people dare to fire at our Empire of Great Dongyin, return fire! Level Haisha Island!" The Dongyin people were thoroughly enraged and began firing at the Huaxia warships.
The Dongyin warships were clearly more advanced than those on Haisha Island, with more powerful shells that could sink a ship with a few hits.
"Damn Dongyin devils, fire! Fire hard, launch torpedoes!"
The sound of explosions was constant, and fire lit up the sky.
However, war is ultimately war; it cannot be won by mere fervor. The Huaxia warships were vastly inferior in defense and armament, no match at all.
After several chaotic exchanges of gunfire, not a single Dongyin warship was sunk, but three Huaxia warships were destroyed, with many soldiers sacrificing their lives.
"Damn it, if we had one formidable warship, we’d sink all those Dongyin devils!" a commander lamented.
There was no way; the firepower was simply not on the same level.
The warships stationed on Haisha Island were basically obsolete from the last century, no match for Dongyin’s advanced warships.
"Retreat, Old General!" Wang Dadong understood that continuing the fight would lead to total annihilation of the Haisha Island fleet.
Boom!
As they spoke, another warship was sunk.
"Retreat..." Watching as one soldier after another was blown to pieces, the Old General had no choice but to give the order. He was not afraid of sacrifice but could not condone futile sacrifices. Continuing to fight would lead to complete destruction.
The Huaxia warships began to retreat.
However, one warship did not retreat but accelerated towards the Dongyin warships.
"Colonel Li De, what are you doing!" Qiao Feifei exclaimed in shock.
"We cannot retreat. Even in death, we must defend the homeland; it is the soldier’s duty!" a resolute voice boomed.
"Damn it, you want to die, sink that ship!"
The Dongyin warships immediately trained all their guns on the warship daring to charge them.
Boom! Boom!
Explosions erupted, and the warship shook violently, finally struck by a torpedo and began to take on water.
However, the ship did not intend to retreat in the slightest; instead, it accelerated to maximum speed and continued charging forward.
"For the motherland, for the people!" Li De shouted loudly.
Boom!!!!
The warship rammed fiercely into a Dongyin warship.
The collision of the two ships immediately caused an explosion, and countless Dongyin soldiers jumped off the ship, only to be crushed into pieces by the debris.
Soon, both warships sank in succession.
"Colonel Li De!"
All soldiers wept in unison and saluted collectively.
"He is a true soldier!" Even the Old General’s eyes were moist.
"Damn it, pursue them, sink all the warships, sink Haisha Island!" The Dongyin people were completely enraged, unexpected that the Huaxia warship would choose a suicidal attack and ram their ship to sink it.
"It’s over; we can’t escape. The Dongyin warships are too fast!" a commander said, sweating profusely.
"Feifei, turn the ship around and block the Dongyin warships." The Old General immediately ordered.
The Old General personally commanded his ship to intercept the Dongyin warships.
"Old General!" At this moment, everyone was in tears, prepared to die alongside the Old General.
However, the Old General was determined to act.
The Huaxia warships were simply too slow; the Old General couldn’t block them and was soon surrounded by the Dongyin Navy.
"We’re done for!" Gazing at the towering gun barrels on the Dongyin warships, everyone looked ashen-faced. They weren’t afraid of death; they feared failing to protect their nation’s territory.
They were angry, unwilling, and helpless.
"Lowly Huaxia people, where do you think you’re going now? Fire at the command ship, sink it!!" The Dongyin devils laughed maniacally.
Bang!
A shell shot towards the Old General’s warship...