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Chapter 427 Attack on Manila (Part 1)

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    Since the clipper ship was nearly twice as fast as the Galen ship, Hong Chengchou was not in a hurry now. He first sent someone to invite Wang Hua, who was leading people to train in Nanyang, and Li Dan, who was in Manila!

    As soon as these two people arrived, Hong Chengchou told the news about Qian Qingyi's return. Wang Hua and Li Dan looked at each other, but they both showed understanding smiles!

    In their opinion, this combined fleet is simply here to die. If it is operated well, it will not only win great military achievements, but also reap massive benefits!

    Wang Hua first smiled and said: "Our Nanjing fleet now has twenty-three warships in Nanyang, including ten large Galenic ships, twelve medium-sized Galenic ships, and one clipper ship, all of which can be mobilized by the Governor!  "

    Li Dan also said happily: "I can mobilize more than 300 ships, but there are seven large Galenic ships, ten medium-sized ships, and there are also twenty large-sized Fu ships. If the Governor doesn't  It can be called upon if it is discarded!¡±

    After listening to the words of these two men, Hong Chengchou felt even more at ease. He didn't even need to mobilize the Nanyang Fleet of the Governor's Palace, it was enough to fight with the combined fleet. If the eighteen Galen ships of the Nanyang Fleet were added, more than twenty  A large fortune ship, winning this naval battle is simply a matter of hands!

    "Mr. Governor, this battle is easy to fight, but if you want to fight it beautifully, I'm afraid you have to put some thought into it!" Suddenly Qian Qingyi said from the side!

    "How do you say this?" everyone asked in unison!

    Qian Qingyi smiled shyly and said: "The fleet is so big, and they are all good Galenic ships. If they are all sunk, it will only be an advantage to the Sea Dragon King. How about we do this!"

    Qian Qingyi¡¯s calculations made everyone smile with joy!

    Hong Chengchou even extended his thumb and said with a smile: "Sir Qian's strategy of luring the enemy deep and catching the turtle in the urn is really clever. If we win this battle, Master Qian should be the first to take the credit!"

    Qian Qingyi smiled shyly and said: "I just came up with ideas. If we really want to fight, we have to rely on your Lordships' ships. I really don't dare to take credit!"

    "Hmph!" Unexpectedly, Sun Yuanhua, who had been silent all this time, said angrily: "Are the eighteen cannons on your 'Sky Tiger Shark' a decoration? This battle is just a chance to test the power of the new cannons and let those Westerners see it.  See the power of my brilliant celestial firearms!"

    Although Hong Chengchou, Wang Hua, and Li Dan knew that these two people came to Nanyang to test cannons, they did not know what kind of cannons they were testing. Now that they heard what Sun Yuanhua said, they couldn't help but become curious!

    Hong Chengchou smiled and asked: "Master Sun, I wonder how powerful the artillery in this experiment is?"

    Sun Yuanhua glanced at him and said, "Do you, the Governor, want to inquire about the secrets of the Royal Academy of Geosciences?"

    Hong Chengchou's face froze, and he quickly smiled awkwardly: "Don't dare! Don't dare!"

    Although this military meeting was very embarrassing by Sun Yuanhua, the battle plan to deal with the West-Dutch Combined Fleet was finalized!

    On the second day after the "Sky Tiger Shark" entered the Port of Manila, there was a scene of panic throughout Manila. Akito, who was originally arrogant and arrogant, suddenly shrank. Many people were tidying up their belongings at home, as if  It¡¯s like going on a long trip!

    The merchant ships of the Ming Dynasty in Manila Port left one after another, even those that had only half of their cargo unloaded. This made Westerners doing business in Manila feel very strange!

    But these Westerners soon learned the answer. It turned out that a joint fleet composed of Spain and the Netherlands had crossed the Strait of Malacca and was heading towards Manila!

    As soon as the news spread, all the Westerners in Manila felt elated. It seemed that the sense of superiority they had before Akito occupied Manila had returned to them!

    However, the guards of the Governor's Palace have already entered the streets. Facing these soldiers with guns and live ammunition, those Westerners who were secretly happy could only suppress their excitement and wait silently for the powerful fleet from Europe to drive away these yellow-skinned monkeys!

    Of course, these Westerners did not just wait. Many of them left Manila by boat and followed the route in the direction of the Strait of Malacca to look for traces of the West-Dutch Combined Fleet!

    When they found the West-Dutch Combined Fleet, they immediately reported the situation in Manila to Commander Alfonso!

    Commander Alfonso was very satisfied with this timely and accurate intelligence. This intelligence also strengthened his confidence to recapture Manila in this battle, then attack the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty and conquer this mysterious Eastern country!

    It¡¯s the tenth day of the eleventh month of the third year of Tianqi!

    The West-Dutch Combined Fleet and more than thirty European merchant ships following them appeared in Marseille.Off the coast of La Port, this huge fleet of more than 70 ships almost covers the entire sea area!

    And their target, Manila, is like a girl with a graceful figure, trembling and waiting to be ravaged by strong men like them!

    "It seems that those yellow-skinned monkeys knew that we were coming, so they were scared to death and ran away to nowhere!" Commander Alfonso said in a disdainful tone while holding up his binoculars to observe the Manila Port!

    The commander said this mainly because he didn¡¯t see anyone in the telescope, not even a few merchant ships. In his opinion, all the Ming people in Manila had obviously run away!

    "Do we need our soldiers to occupy Manila immediately?" Adjutant Jose asked with a smile!

    "No!" Surprisingly, Commander Alfonso did not agree to such a suggestion. He looked at Adjutant Jose and smiled mysteriously: "The most important rule in war is that when the situation is uncertain, allies should be given priority first.  Act first!¡±

    Adjutant Jose was a little stunned by this!

    Commander Alfonso explained with a smile: "Although Manila seems quiet now, who knows if those cunning yellow-skinned monkeys may have any conspiracy? So it is best to let our coachman friends show their skills first.  Be brave!"

    Adjutant Jose suddenly realized: "Your Excellency Commander Alfonso, you are truly the spokesperson of wisdom. With your command, I believe that the kingdom will gain huge benefits from this trip to the East, and you will also become the most powerful person in the history of the kingdom."  Great hero!"

    Commander Alfonso did not comment on this flattery, but shouted an order: "Order General Van Pel to lead his fleet to attack Manila Port!"

    After the semaphore was sounded, the Dutch warships in the combined fleet left the formation in order and rushed towards Manila Port!

    But those Dutch warships were not reckless. They assigned half of the warships to be on guard, and the other half to bombard Manila Port!

    With the roar of the cannon, blazing shells rushed towards the port, shattering the buildings on the port, but no resistance was seen!

    So after three rounds of shelling, the Dutch warship put down the boat and landed at the Manila Port carrying soldiers!

    These soldiers successfully landed on the land of Manila Port. After searching for a while, they reported back with a flag: "There is no one in the port!"

    This simple reward, like sparks falling on dry firewood, completely ignited the emotions of the Dutch. They began to desperately dock the warships. Soldiers and sailors rushed ashore, and then celebrated this great victory!

    However, Commander Alfonso frowned when he saw this scene on the sea. He put down his telescope and said worriedly: "I feel very bad now, like a fox that has got into the noose.  You will lose your life at any time!¡±

    "The fleet was discovered behind our army!"

    Just before Commander Alfonso finished speaking, the watchman shouted shrilly, causing a cold sweat to break out on Commander Alfonso's forehead!  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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