The north-west flotilla was rowing a cross against the wind towards the Spanish flotilla. From the mast to the sail to the hull of the ship, "the figure changed from blurry to clear", which made the people on the merchant ships in Xiaoliuyu Bay lower their breath.

Eighteen boats, "just eighteen boats," seem to obscure the view to the northwest, "separating the sky and the sea." The feeling given by four or five boats is completely different, "The sense of oppression gathered by these eighteen boats is so real", even Lan Tingzhen and Lan Dingyuan breathed heavily.

No, "it's not just a sense of oppression," Lan Tingzhen raised the telescope with his left hand, and "his right hand tightly held the side of the ship," with so much force, and the green tendons on the back of his hands were all bulging. When the flotilla with the red and blue flags flying high on the top of the mast entered the four or five miles, "the hull was already faintly visible," including Lan Tingzhen and Lan Dingyuan, and the whole ship made a vague cry.

Is it shock or fear? Is it praise // The text version of Wanshushe is updated the fastest // Sigh or envy?

In the telescope, "the four ships at the head of the row are twenty zhang long," a row of gunholes, pulled across the middle of the hull, and there are at least a dozen guns on the upper deck. The shape is refined and graceful, "and it is more pleasing to the eye than the Spanish warship, which has many bits and pieces on the upper deck." Lan Tingzhen said in his heart: "This should be the giant ship used by the legendary Nanban to Zhenhai, the Sea Shark Ship."

Although it is not a giant ship like Europa," but with Lan Tingzhen's intuition as a sailor, "not to mention the three Spanish warships in front of him", even the two Spanish giant ships stationed in Manila may not be able to completely overwhelm these four warships. This knife-like line" is a deadly beauty.

Lan Tingzhen was completely controlled by a torrent in his heart, and he rested: "Imperial court!" Why couldn't the imperial court build such a warship? Why can't they control this rich southern sheep, why did Europa and Yinghua use giant ships and cannons to fight in the South Seas", while the imperial court could only watch from the side with stupid and weak merchant ships...

Why is Si Huaxia "Yinghua can build such a battleship", but he can have the courage to set up a game for the Spaniards, "look at this posture", it is obvious that he wants to fight the Spaniards to the death. And the former imperial court "will actually move the sea and ban the frontier!?

Fortunately, "Yinghua is a Chinese ...... Unknowingly, "the balance in Lan Tingzhi's heart" has been tilted to the side of Yinghua.

Judging from the current situation, "there is no need for him to deviate," eighteen plus two, "twenty warships," sixteen of which are not much smaller than the three Spanish warships, and four are even larger, "with 1,450,000 materials," and the Gulf merchant fleet is already cheering.

Giant ship! The giant ship of our Chinese people! Up to Zheng He's descent to the West, "there is Zheng Yiguan ruling the South Seas", down to Zheng Jia's position in Taiwan, to deter the South Seas, "so many years have passed", seeing that the Europa people gradually regard the South Seas as their inner lake", the Chinese people have become the object of oppression, and the "rise of Yinghua has made this situation change suddenly, and "the Chinese people are in the South Seas", which can be regarded as coming out.

On the helm of the "Iron Shark", a young man with "dark complexion" and thick eyebrows shouted happily: "I'm here from Hu Hanshan!" ”

When Xiao Sheng summoned the navy's dignitaries to "Guanbu" the 10 million plan, "Hu Hanshan was waiting for this moment to come.

Not to mention the dispute over the sea route from Fujian to Manila, "after the Anglo-Chinese launched the Bo Ni Raiders," the conflict with Spain was inevitable. On the eastern side of the South Seas, "the most convenient route is to take the Luzon line", but this line is not feasible because the Spaniards are stuck in Luzon.

To sum up, "the occupation of the Spaniards in Luzon" was the biggest obstacle to the layout of the Anglo-Chinese South Sea, and for this reason, the Anglo-Chinese had regarded the Spaniards as the first sacrifice to open the South Seas.

I don't know if it was a coincidence or fate, "the Spaniards in Luzon also realized the situation" and began to gather warships, "with the intention of breaking the game." Both the Anglo-Chinese and Spanish authorities in Luzon have realized that "the Europa side is only determined to be the outcome" and are powerless to interfere in the process. And what the final outcome is, "you have to rely on your fists to speak", this battle is imperative.

But to what extent this battle will be fought, "both sides have their own considerations."

How the fourth brother wants to manipulate Nanyang and "incorporate the interests of all parties", Hu Hanshan is not clear, "He doesn't need to think so much." Not even // The text version of Wanshushe is updated the fastest // Need to consider the overall layout of the navy, "what he needs to do" is to complete this fishing plan and make a shining debut.

The strength is small, "depends on determination", and the Spaniards even have the heart to fish, "but they are obviously not as decisive as Yinghua, and "since they want to fight", they must use all their strength.

This is the reason why Hu Hanshan pulled the entire Nanao detachment, "the detachment is now strong and strong", four new and old Sea Shark class ships, and 20 Haiao class ships, if it were not for the possible attack of Shi Shiji, "four Haiao ships were left", and the lineup for this battle would have to be strengthened. ,

These three Spanish ships were not the whole reason for the exhaustion of the whole army, "this battle was only a prologue", so after Hu Hanshan set up a position, he "waited for the Spaniards to escape", and at this moment the Spaniards wanted to flee, "their own side may not be able to catch up." The Spaniards did not run away" Colonel Salles, the commander of the detachment, shouted: "The glory of the Royal Spanish Navy is not to be blasphemed" and any act of fleeing without a fight "will be punished by God!" ”

With fearless heroism, "three Spanish cruisers launched an attack on twenty Anglo-Chinese warships.

"Daddy" on the "Lin Lang hehehe" laughed: "The Spaniards are impatient!?

He was about to call for a dusk to rush forward, but the commander reported that "Commander Luo had ordered" their detachment to monitor the battlefield and capture the Spanish sailors.

Lin Lang gritted his teeth and scolded angrily: "Luo Wugui, that bastard, can't you see Lao Tzu make any more meritorious contributions!?" ”

Not only Luo Wugui, who has been promoted to the left cavalry captain and the "chief patrol of the South Australia Detachment", is in charge of the Haiao ship, but he can't see it, "The captains of other Haiao ships can't see him make any more meritorious contributions." Eighteen o'clock three "How to divide the credit?"

The Anglo-Chinese navy is much stronger than the army, and "killing an enemy ship" is at least a first-rank rank. Just like Luo Wugui, who "led two small sea carp ships" and forcibly ran away five big ships, he also sank one "great achievement" and rose three levels in a row. At this time, the rank of the navy was low according to the day, "Hu Hanshan is also a lieutenant general", and there is only a third rank from the left cavalry lieutenant to the lieutenant general.

Lin Lang killed a Spanish ship just now, "although it is two to one", it is enough for him to upgrade, "Why do you want to rob the brothers of the credit?" Therefore, many Haiao ships have been eyeing him, "and even have plans to make a Karata route."

"You can't prevent the internal thieves, the captains of the Haiao ship are jumping to scold the captain of the sea shark ship." Relying on the sail masters, they were all on the Sea Shark ships, and the Sea Shark ships were all in front, forcing the three Spanish warships that were beyond their strength. Hu Hanshan is even more shameless. As the chief of the Navy, he actually took the lead with the flagship "Iron Shark"...

The text version of Wanshushe was updated the fastest// The valiant Spanish navy fired its guns two or three miles away, "and then turned the rudder and fled with a more heroic attitude." Colonel Circle Sales was right: "It is a shame to flee without a fight", but it is not a shame to fire a cannon and flee again.

Hu Hanshan was so angry that his nose was about to crooked, "What about flirting people?"

He drew his sword and slashed into the air" roared: "Chase! ”

The four Sea Shark ships, which were specially designed for sea control, landed and chased down, "leaving behind the Haiao ships, which were fatter and slower in speed," causing the captains to wail even more.

The battle unfolded more than 20 miles south of Xiaoliuyu Island, and the process of Gu Xiu was no longer visible. The rumbling of the cannon continued for more than an hour before it gradually subsided. The merchant ships moored in the bay raised their sails one after another, and "looking at the appearance of the more than a dozen Haiao ships lazily moored in the distance," we knew that the Anglo-Chinese Navy must have won.

The owners of merchant ships were both relieved and worried, "it seems that the Anglo-Chinese and Spain are going to fight in the South Seas", and this route is no longer safe.

Then they are full of expectations that "by this winter" the sail will be smoothed again, and "this route" will be in whose hands?

At this time, Lan Tingzhen and Lan Dingyuan had already come back to their senses, "I thought more deeply about this question."

Lan Tingzhen was stunned for a moment and slapped the side of the ship: "Today's battle" is just a bait! Nanban is to lure out the Spanish fleet "in one fell swoop!" ”

Lan Dingyuan still didn't believe it: "Although the Nanban fleet is prosperous, it is still inferior to the Spanish fleet in Luzon, right?" ”

Lan Tingzhen shook his head: "This is not all the sailors of Nanban," they escorted Annan to the line of Shuluo, "How can there be dozens of big ships." ”

He figured out that "the Spaniards were fishing in a trap", and they wanted to rub off a layer of Yinghua's skin, but they didn't want Yinghua to do the same, but they wanted to hit the nail on the head. Knowing that Yinghua has gathered such a fleet, "the Spaniards will definitely not be able to sit still anymore", they must come out to meet, "But Yinghua will be stupid enough to put all the strength in the open?" It's a set of days.

Lan Dingyuan was fascinated: "I don't know what a spectacular battle it should be" I can't wait to see it with my own eyes..."

This said to Lan Tingzhen's heart, "Just the two times and one battle" just now made his blood boil, and the battle of four times and three that he couldn't see in the distance also made him fascinated. And when the two sides fought dozens of "or maybe even hundreds of large ships", as the chief soldier of the naval division, he was a grand occasion that would be difficult to collide with in his life// The text version of Wanshushe was updated the fastest//. ,

It's a pity that the "two strong men fought when they were in the Qing court" and "they are not even qualified to be a spectator".

Lan Dingyuan didn't think about simply watching, "He was thinking about whether the Penghu Naval Division should make any moves", and his heart moved, and he thought of a person: "I heard that under the account of Marshal Shi", Lin Lang, the clan brother of Lin Liang, the chief soldier of Quanzhou Naval Division, is in the Anglo-Chinese Navy, "Can we follow his relationship", to explore the plans of the Southern Barbarians, and then pass it on to the Spaniards? ”

In the distance, on the sea, Colonel Salis was brought to Hu Hanshan and "looked out from the helmstand", and the sea was filled with gunsmoke and flames, burning on the shattered plank.

Only one Spanish cruiser was pierced at sea, and the ship "broke its mast" and the ship was in tatters. Far away, "the sail of a Spanish cruiser was about to disappear from the sea." The four Sea Shark ships were also damaged, and "one broke the mast", and the ship was in a mess.

Shocked by the young man of the commander of the enemy fleet, Colonel Salis said unwillingly: "Your ships and guns are good", but your naval combat skills are as clumsy as a child. If we were also four ships, "we will not necessarily be defeated at your hands." ”

Hu Hanshan suppressed the anger in his heart: "I have to admit that this Spaniard's words are not ridiculous. When it comes to naval warfare, "the Anglo-Chinese background is indeed too shallow", there is no problem with pirates and armed merchant ships, and "the official naval battle with these three Spanish Royal Navy" really feels very different.

Not a single ship can see the "formation skills required for multi-ship warfare", and the battlefield inspection, Hu Hanshan feels that he really looks like a child, "although he has dabbled in daily practice", but he has no concept in actual combat. The battle between the four and three seasons just now "could only be split into two teams", which created a lot of dangers.

Fortunately, there were many cannons on our own ships, "the Sea Shark ship was excellently designed," the guns were excellent, and the officers and men on the ship were also good hands, and "with absolute superiority in firepower," they sank one ship, "captured one," and only let one go.

The Spanish commander who was full of unconvinced stomach when he met Hu Hanshan smiled: "What about children? Isn't that growing every day? ”

Circle Salez pursed his lips, "The heart said, I don't need to continue to fight with you little kid", Manila still has our fleet, "just your twenty or so boats", can't withstand the wrath of the Spaniards.

Hu Hanshan originally had no intention of grinding with this guy anymore, "the commander of just four ships" was not qualified enough to let him talk nonsense. But in a blink of an eye, I saw that the sea shark ship with a broken mast and "a sea shark ship with bruises all over the place" suddenly rose in anger, "// The text version of Wanshushe is updated the fastest// There is one less sea shark ship, "The next action will be a little less combative."

"Isn't it good to run early!? You have to rush up and fire a shot! Looking for his own death" also injured me a sea shark ship" idiot! Bastard! ”

There was a muffled sound in Pengpeng, "The angry Hu Hanshan grabbed Gonzalez and beat him with his fists and feet."

"I'm a nobleman! I'm an officer! I am entitled to a ...... that matches my identity Yes! Oh! Ouch"

CircleSalez angrily protested, "The interpreter is still dutifully translating his words."

"Match your identity!? Do you want white silk or poisonous wine!? ”

Hu Hanshan was unmoved, and "this wild beating" was the beginning of his being called "Diaboro" by the Spaniards. And the "Battle of Xiaoliuqiuyu" was the beginning of the Spaniards' "South Sea Nightmare". (To be continued.)