However, Wu Yizhou could no longer care about the specific numbers at this time, and he had already ordered his staff officers to piece together a group of complete ships and uninjured crews to form a new fleet, ready to sail to the southern waters of Penghu to reinforce Liu Pei's fleet. The other damaged ships and the wounded will be escorted by several intact ships and sail to Penghu. They will trim there and gradually transfer to the Ryukyus.

In the flagship building of the reinforcement fleet, Wu Yizhou kept thinking about the battle situation in Liu Pei's place. What he hoped most was that by the time he arrived, Liu Pei had already won a big victory. But Wu Yizhou also knew that this was just a hope. Whether you can win or not, there are too many factors involved. Maybe a small thing can change the course of things.

In fact, when they were engaged with Liu Xiang, Liu Pei had successfully intercepted the Dutch fleet.

When Liu Pei sailed to the southern part of Penghu Lake, Liu Pei changed direction at a small angle and inserted directly into the channel between Tainan and Kinmen. If the Dutch fleet comes to reinforce Liu Xiang as planned, then they will definitely be able to stop them here.

Waiting is nerve-wracking. Although Liu Pei thinks that he is sure of victory, who can say anything like war?

Soon after Liu Pei and the others arrived at the predetermined sea area, the sentinel ship in the distance was moving back at full speed, and someone on the bow waved a flag: "The enemy fleet is approaching, the number is 25." ”

Liu Pei immediately stood up after receiving the report and said, "The fleet is at the first level of combat readiness, and we will turn to meet it." ”

The sailors who received the order immediately went into action and emptied the deck of irrelevant debris. All flammable materials are either put away or thrown directly into the sea. The Marines also began to assemble. Although both sides used ocean-going gunboats, the lethality of artillery in this era was relatively weak, and broadside battles were still inevitable. However, Liu Pei preferred to defeat these Dutch people in artillery battles.

Liu Pei arranged for two battle lines headed by the Shandong ship to sail to the southeast, preparing to seize the upper hand. Liu Pei hoped that Song Ke could be in the opposite fleet, and he felt that he could surprise Song Ke.

However, Song Ke, who was in the opposite fleet, was not surprised at this time, but he felt very uneasy

！ Because not so long ago a sailor reported to him that a ship appeared in front of the fleet and, after a bit of wandering, left at the fastest speed. This made Song Ke feel very bad!

Song Ke also knew that Liu Pei had a Western-style warship in his hand. But he didn't know exactly how many. So Song Ke even wondered if the Spaniards and the Red-Eyed Dragon King had teamed up to deal with them? Because that ship is clearly what Westerners usually look like.

However, Song Ke still comforted himself that the Dutch were invincible at sea! Even if the Spaniards and the Red-Eyed Dragon King are united, he is not afraid! He is confident that his fleet will be up to any challenge!

Not long after the fleet had sailed, another sailor suddenly entered the room and said, "Your Excellency, you'd better go to the deck and have a look!" There is a fleet approaching us in front of us, and it looks like it wants to intercept us! ”

Song Ke was shocked when he heard this, and immediately grabbed the telescope on the table and went directly to the deck. He looked into the distance with his binoculars and did spot a convoy of ships coming towards the horizon. But the mast was bare without any flags. This made Song Ke's ominous premonition even worse!

At this moment, Song Ke suddenly realized that the other party's course was wrong! Because the opposing fleet is stealing the limelight. This made Song Ke very nervous. But Song Ke didn't want to provoke a senseless battle, his main purpose was to reinforce Liu Xiang.

Song Ke thought that if it could be resolved through negotiation, it would be the best thing to do. So Song Ke put down the binoculars and said, "Hang up the signal flag and ask who they are." ”

But Songk's efforts went unanswered. Instead, the other party accelerated upwind. Song Ke finally made up his mind to prepare for battle, and said: "Prepare for battle, and at the same time don't stop the contact signal." I want to see who they really are? ”

After issuing the order, Song Ke picked up the binoculars and looked at the other party, carefully observing the other party's ship. The opposing ship seems to be very close to its own ship in appearance. But as an old navigator, Song Ke still saw a subtle difference.

Song Ke couldn't help but think in his heart, could this fleet really belong to the pirate of the Red-Eyed Dragon King? That would be terrible! Such a fleet can already run rampant in Asia

！ But why hasn't any news come out?

As if in response to his doubts, a skull flag with a black background suddenly rose quickly above the flagship! Now he was so surprised that Song Ke almost lost his telescope! He put down his binoculars and rubbed his eyes vigorously before bringing them closer to his right eye again.

He was sure that the flag he saw was indeed a skull flag with a black background! In particular, the battleship that raised the flag was even larger, even bigger than its own ship! And looking at the color of the hull planks, Song Ke knew that this was a new ship!

Song Ke couldn't help but feel dizzy in his head! He knew that the Dutch had a strong challenger in Asia! Can a pirate with his own shipyard and base still be considered a pirate? I'm afraid I can't forget it! Because from this he can build a country!

Song Ke smelled his desire for land from Liu Pei's occupation of Penghu. Perhaps it won't be long before the Ryukyus, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia will be replaced by the same country name.

Song Ke put down the telescope with some frustration. By this time he already knew that a bloody battle was inevitable. He has just reached a business cooperation agreement with the Red Eye Dragon King in Penghu, and he has come to help his enemies to ambush the Red Crystal Dragon King! This kind of thing can only lead to one result in any country in any era, and that is a big war.

So Song Ke said without illusions: "Order the fleet to speed up and seize the upper hand and prepare for battle!" ”

However, because of Song Ke's initial hesitation, he was a step slower after all, allowing Liu Pei to grab the upper hand. Deeply forced had to turn. Coincidentally, Song Ke also lined up two battle lines.

In this way, two fleets of ships with similar numbers slowly approached, and they got closer and closer, like magnets attracting each other. When the fleets of the two sides approached about seven or eight hundred meters, Liu Pei's fleet took the lead in firing guns!

Not surprisingly, all the first shots missed. However, the shells were already relatively close to the Dutch fleet. Song Ke looked at the splash of the cannonballs and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart! In his opinion, the accuracy of the opponent's shooting is very good, but at most it is similar to that of the Dutch fleet. Song Ke believes that it should not be difficult to defeat his opponent with the experience of his own fleet.