Li Guang saw it very clearly: a small boat about two nautical miles away, probably only three or four hundred tons. Judging from its style, it was a motor-driven sailing ship, not much different from fishing boats of that era. Although it had sails, it was also powered by a steam engine.
Just as the men on the pickup truck were busy de-icing, a burst of gunfire suddenly rang out from the small boat.
Zheng Xuechang said, "Pirates." He then handed the binoculars to Li Guang. Li Guang looked and, sure enough, there was a pirate skull and crossbones flag on the mast.
Li Guang was immediately intrigued. The power of nature was irresistible, and the fact that a mere pirate had come knocking on their door was simply intolerable.
He immediately ordered, "Prepare for battle."
In that short tim
