mtl008 Chapter 381: Capture of Karachi
Chapter 381: Capture of Karachi
A moment later, Ning Quan boarded the transport boat and came ashore.
"His Majesty."
At the dock, Zhou Yu and Xiao He came to greet him
"Thank you for your hard work, generals. I didn't expect to take Karachi so easily." Ning Quan praised with satisfaction.
"This is what we should do." The two of them bowed and said.
"Hahaha, let's go and go into the city first." Ning Quan said happily.
Then, everyone walked into the city.
At this time, a curfew was imposed in Karachi and people were not allowed to go out.
Apart from the patrolling soldiers, the streets were littered with corpses.
It shows the fierce battle just now.
Ning Quan ignored all this and went straight to the Karachi Governor's Mansion.
At this time, the Governor's Mansion had been cleared out and became Xiao He's residence.
"How many casualties did our army suffer in this battle?" Ning Quan asked as soon as he sat down in the hall.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, in this battle, a total of 436 of our men were killed, 501 were seriously injured, 86 were slightly injured, and countless weapons and food were seized." Xiao He said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the navy fleet suffered no casualties. We sank 25 enemy ships, captured 7, and seized over 100 merchant and cargo ships, as well as a batch of supplies." Zhou Yu also said hurriedly.
"Hmm! Very good. Since the losses are minimal, we should seize the opportunity to stabilize the situation in the city and then send troops as soon as possible."
"Occupying Karachi is not the goal. The key is to completely disrupt the situation in southern Persia." Ning Quan said calmly.
"The last general takes orders."
Zhou Yu and Xiao He responded.
"Okay, let's get ready."
"General Zhou, Karachi's geographical location is very important. It controls the throat of the Indian Ocean and Red Sea shipping routes. Therefore, I have decided to deploy a fleet here. You will arrange this matter."
"Also, to further strengthen the defense of Karachi, I plan to place a coastal defense gun here. You will accompany me to choose a location later." Ning Quan ordered.
"I obey your command," Zhou Yu replied.
Afterwards, Ning Quan and Zhou Yu left the Governor's Mansion and went outside the city to find a suitable location to place the coastal defense artillery.
Half a day later, Ning Quan and Zhou Yu found a very suitable place.
This is a small hill located to the west of the city, facing the harbor.
The coastal defense guns placed here can protect the port safety to the greatest extent.
"That's it!"
Ning Quan nodded with satisfaction, and then took out a coastal defense gun from the space and installed it here.
After leaving behind fifty gunners, Ning Quan returned to the city.
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At the same time, the news that Karachi was captured by Daqian spread throughout the entire Arab world and even Persia.
"What? How is this possible?" Philip III was horrified.
"The Adelu army was completely annihilated, Kunshidu was lost, and now Karachi is lost too. The Daqian people are landing behind us. What should we do now?"
"How to do?"
Philip III was almost going crazy at this time, and he shouted loudly at all the officials.
"Your Majesty, it seems that now we can only ask Persia for help." Prime Minister Balaf stood up and said.
"Yes, we should ask Persia for help."
"Didn't you send envoys to Persia before? What's the situation now? Have they agreed?" asked Philip III.
"Your Majesty, Persia can send reinforcements, but they have conditions." Prime Minister Balaf said bitterly.
“Conditions? What conditions?”
"Persia demands that we cede the three western states bordering it," said Balaf.
"Asshole, Persia dares to ask for such a huge amount of money!"
"Don't they know that if the Arabs fall, they will be next?"
"Will Daqian let them go?"
Philip III said angrily.
"Your Majesty, this is our only hope. If we don't cede it, we will really be destroyed." Prime Minister Balaf consoled.
"call!"
Philip III took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.
"Tell them I promised to cede the three western states."
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Kunst.
The battle between Lusk and Bai Qi continues.
For seven days, the Arab army launched attacks on the capital of Kunshi almost non-stop.
But each attack was unsuccessful and the losses grew.
Over the course of seven days, the Arabs lost a total of more than 40,000 people, while the defenders suffered very few casualties.
This made Lusk feel a little desperate.
If this continues, even if all of his troops are wiped out, he may not be able to take Kunshidu.
"Damn Daqian." Lusk gritted his teeth.
He originally thought that he could easily defeat his opponent during this expedition, but Daqian took Karachi first, causing him to lose the initiative.
In order to take over Kunshidu, he almost spared no expense, but the result was...
But he must take Kunshidu, otherwise the Arabs will be in danger.
"Report~~" At this time a scout ran in hurriedly.
"General, the Daqian people have landed in Karachi and Karachi has been lost." The scout said while kneeling on one knee.
"What?" Lusk's face suddenly changed.
"Damn it! Daqian is so cruel." Lusk said gritting his teeth.
How did Daqian think of landing in Karachi?
This was completely beyond his expectations.
"Report...General, the Daqian South Road Corps has broken through the city of Srinagar, Governor Hassan was killed in the battle, and the Daqian South Road Corps is currently advancing towards the Central Bank Province." Another scout ran in and shouted.
"Ah~~~" This time, Lusk collapsed directly into the chair.
Daqian captured Srinagar so quickly?
The city of Srinagar is the capital of the northern province of the Arab Empire. Now that it has fallen into the hands of Daqian, the northern province is completely exposed under Daqian's eyes.
More importantly, Srinagar City is less than a thousand miles away from the capital. If the Daqian South Road Legion attacks directly, the capital will be in danger.
"Yes!"
The general on the side said hurriedly.
Immediately, the Arabs sounded the retreat.
The attacking soldiers received orders to withdraw.
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"what?"
"Why did you withdraw suddenly?"
Bai Qi was surprised to see the enemy army suddenly retreat.
"General Bai, are the enemy about to run away?" Li Mu reminded.
"Well, I guess so."
Bai Qi looked at Li Mu with appreciation, then said with a smile.
"Then what should we do? Should we chase them?" Li Mu asked.
"Of course we have to chase them. We can't let them get away."
"It's a pity that I originally wanted to consume them a little longer, but now I have to act in advance." Bai Qi said with a smile.
"Pass on my orders, prepare to attack."
"Inform General Wei Qing that his cavalry can move."
Immediately, Bai Qi issued the battle order.
"Yes!"
The personal guards immediately went down to convey the order.
A moment later, the army in the city was ready to attack at any time.
At the same time, thick smoke rose from the city walls.
The thick smoke is a signal, a signal to Wei Qing.
Wei Qing led 100,000 cavalrymen and lay in ambush outside the city, waiting for the signal.
Soon, Wei Qing saw thick smoke rising from the city, and immediately led his army out.
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