Chapter 740: The Aftermath of the Catastrophe

Alden had to retreat because, his country could not afford to fight.

For almost a hundred years, Spain has been at war with various countries for many reasons such as religion, territory, colonies, etc.

The Thirty Years' War had just ended, and their country had suffered huge losses.

Especially in that naval battle with the Dutch, their main fleet was almost completely annihilated, and since then the maritime supremacy of the Atlantic has changed hands.

Until now, the number of ships in Spain was still very different from that of the Dutch, and it was for this reason that King Philip IV of Spain had to order an end to the war with the Portuguese.

In addition to the main fleet defending the Atlantic merchant ships, the Spanish fleet in Luzon was already the largest, but it was the only one, and the national treasury could not quickly replenish them with warships.

He knew that the Zheng family in the Sabah tidal flats would not last long, as long as they took Sabah, it would be equivalent to taking Holo, and if they took Holo, they would have the defensive support of the entire island's forts.

Well, he will win this war.

However, although the Daming Sailor's style of play was extremely reckless, he defeated Alden's luck.

"The whole army withdraws to Tawi Island, and the rear battleships cover it!" Upon observing the flagship's re-order, the herald ordered the soldiers to report back to Carol again.

Carol almost cursed reluctantly boarding the battleship, and if he was given another twenty minutes, he was sure to defeat the Zheng family in front of him, and his men suffered huge losses in the landing battle.

"Made, a bunch of cowards!" Qi Laosan spat into the dark blue water outside the ship.

Cui of the Jingyuan seemed to have sunk one more local battleship than him, although that battleship was not large.

"Wu Liuyi, give an order to the flagship, ask for pursuit!" On the Jingyuan, Cui Gengchong roared at Wu Liuyi, the first mate.

"My lord, I just received an order from the flagship not to pursue and land directly on the Sabah tidal flats!" The standard-bearer shouted at Cui Geng and the others who bowed their heads.

"What? Not chasing? Cui said in surprise.

The Great Furlong fleet has now sold its ass to them, what a good opportunity to expand the results of the war.

The order was given by Liu Hong, because his goal was not to defeat the Spaniards, and the Beiyang Naval Division did not have the ability to challenge the Europa maritime power several times.

He fought desperately, just to force back the enemy fleet, as it was with the Dutch fleet, and with the Spaniards.

Because of the hard power of the fleet, the warships of the Beiyang Naval Division did not have an absolute advantage except for a little stronger defense, and even in terms of speed, they were still a cut behind the enemy.

Now, he's winning the bet.

The whole battle lasted for half an hour, and the Portuguese fleet east of the island of Holo had begun to assemble towards them, although the speed was not fast, Liu Hong gradually did not dare to take any more risks.

The Beiyang Naval Division and Spain faced a different dilemma, the Beiyang Naval Division only had such a small number of people, and he did not want to win prestige, but he disabled the Beiyang Naval Division.

The beaches of the Sabah Fort and the offshore sea were littered with floating planks and corpses, and several small warships ran aground on the beach with black smoke.

The fleet of the Beiyang Naval Division was approaching, and on the Sabah tidal flat, Zheng Sen stood straight on the seashore, looking at the sailor soldiers who jumped off the battleship in front of him.

"Who is your leader?" As soon as Qi Yuanfu landed on the shore, he walked towards Zheng Sen on the beach.

"This lord, I am Zheng Hongkui, a staff officer of the Zheng family, dare to ask what instructions you have?"

Seeing that his nephew seemed to be in a trance, Zheng Hongkui dragged his injured left leg forward and saluted.

"Hurry up and send someone to receive the ammunition, Lord Admiral said, the Sabah battery must resume fire as soon as possible!" After Qi Yuanfu finished speaking, he turned around and prepared to direct his baggage ships to dock.

Less leaning, the flagship of the Beiyang Naval Division, Shanhaiguan, finally landed, Liu Hong gradually got off the battleship in a hurry, and walked towards Zheng Sen on the beach.

I haven't seen him for more than a year, and he misses this little brother very much.

"Da Mu, it's too late for my brother!"

Liu Hong gradually opened his arms and wanted to hug Zheng Sen, but suddenly realized that this etiquette was not etiquette for everyone.

"Big brother, I'm ...... My father ...... "Zheng Sen couldn't hold it anymore, and tears came down."

For several months, Zheng Sen has been playing the role of the head of the Zheng family, and in front of the soldiers, he is always full of confidence and does not dare to show any hesitation.

The Zheng family was jointly attacked by the three countries, besieged, lacked ammunition, and ran out of food, all of which Zheng Sen has been silently endured under tremendous pressure.

However, he was only a young man in his early twenties.

If it weren't for the presence of the fourth and fifth uncles, if it weren't for the fact that the eldest brother representing the imperial court came to support, he wouldn't have had the courage to support it.

Now, his eldest brother has arrived, with the arrival of the Ming fleet, and the tense thread in his heart has finally relaxed.

"Go back and say, go back and say." Liu Hongjian didn't know how to comfort Zheng Sen, and patted him on the shoulder and said.

Within a few months, most of his father, uncles, and cousins were killed in battle, and at the same time, they were jointly attacked by the fleets of the three countries, and he understood the grief and pressure.

But surrounded by the generals of the Zheng family, he didn't want Zheng Sen's majesty to be lost.

After briefly explaining a few words to Qi Yuangong and handing over the command of the fleet to Qi Yuangong, Liu Honggradually took his personal guards and Zheng Sen to the Zheng family's military camp on the island.

As the sun set, everyone's figures were stretched out, and along the way, Liu Hongjian and Zheng Sen didn't speak, not that they had nothing to say, but they held back too many words in their hearts, but they didn't know where to start.

Boris, the commander of the Grand Franc Machine, led the fleet to stop in the Sabah Sea for a short time, and then returned to Sibu Island with the fleet.

He cherishes the battleship in his hand more than Alden, and he seems to know the combat style of the Beiyang Naval Division, a large piece of fat has been swallowed in his stomach, and he has no reason to fight to the death with the Beiyang Naval Division and the Sabah Fort for a Holo.

It was getting dark.

The soldiers guarding the Sabah Fort, who had refilled the gunpowder, finally relaxed, and after three days and nights of intense fighting, the soldiers of the Zheng family could finally collapse on the ground and rest.

"Don't you eat, get up for Lao Tzu! The prince has an order, there is wine to drink and meat to eat tonight! Zheng Zhibao kicked the Zheng family soldier on the ground and scolded with a smile.

Since it has been decided to incorporate the Zheng family sailors, it is natural that they cannot be stingy when they act, and the Beiyang sailors, under Liu Hongji's instructions, generously took out the supplies of the fleet and sent the soldiers of the sailors to take over the defense.

Wine and meat are almost the things that the Zheng family soldiers need the most at this time, and they almost have a greater effect than Wangmei's thirst quenching, and when they heard Zheng Zhibao's words, all the Zheng family soldiers stood up.

The Zheng family barracks on Holo Island were bright and crowded tonight, and the soldiers of the Beiyang Navy Division sat with the Zheng family, drinking and farting lively.

After the catastrophe, there was wine and meat for the rest of his life, which was enough to comfort the hearts of all the Zheng soldiers.

Zheng Sen picked up a bowl of wine and stood up from the table, slowly walked to Liu Hongji's side, and knelt down in front of Liu Hongjian in front of everyone.

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