Stormran turned his back on his fellow Dutchman, knowing that the gods of his countrymen---- God would not be on his side.

simply didn't do it, and this foreigner didn't drag his feet, so he simply believed in Mazu, knowing that he was a monk halfway, so Storm's belief in Mazu would make many Chinese people embarrassed.

Daily prayers are indispensable, and in addition to the prayers before meals, he also performs morning and evening prayers.

The beginning of the day begins in the morning, offering the most precious morning light to Mazu, and then reflecting on and praying to Mazu when the evening is settled.

As long as you go up to your own land, it is indispensable to go to the temple to make incense, and on the birthday of the gods, you will give a lot of alms, and after winning the battle, tell Mazu the news of the victory, and offer her the spoils of war.

This guy has become a fanatical believer in Mazu Niangniang!

Therefore, in his eyes, this battle has become Mazu Niangniang's southern crusade (crusade invasion), and he wants to fight for Mazu Niangniang and defeat God! (He thinks Batavia is God's controlled territory)

Not only did he think so, but all the foreigners who took refuge in the southeast province became fanatical believers in Mazu, believing that this was a religious war, as long as Batavia was defeated, they had decided to do everything they could to build a big Mazu temple in Batavia, which symbolized Mazu Niangniang's victory over God!

Mr. David came from a great British aristocratic family, with no worries about food and clothing, and a good way out, but he was full of gentlemanly demeanor on the surface, but he was naturally rebellious in his bones.

But he refused to follow the path arranged by his elders to rise through the ranks and make a fortune, but joined the British Navy, took risks everywhere, and became a captain at a very young age.

At his age, if he works honestly and with the assistance of his family background, he is likely to become an admiral, lead the fleet, shine in the future Anglo-Spanish and Anglo-Dutch battles, and become a generation of generals rising in Yangyang, which will forever be remembered in British military history.

However, he didn't do this, and when he arrived in the Southeast Mansion, he stayed, and then broke away from the British Navy, joined the Southeast Army, and believed in Mazu!

In the expansion launched by Yan Changwu, these "outsiders" were more fanatical than the Ming people, and they also made countless contributions.

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The battleship was put under the command of Storm, and Yan Changwu returned to the main cabin dining room and had lunch with Gan Hui, Mr. David, and Shi Daxuan, and everyone prayed first.

At this time, the wind and waves were a little lighter, and everyone finally relaxed a little, but they did not fully regain contact with the other warships, and it is not known how many warships survived such a sudden storm.

It is conceivable that even if the battleship that can survive the storm will be flooded, the crew will be confused, all sorts

The first battle of Batavia was overshadowed before it even began!

This battle was disputed within the Southeast Mansion, and there were different opinions, which was the result of Yan Changwu's strong push.

In the eyes of many, the Southeast Fleet's expedition to Batavia in the Netherlands, the mobilization of the army, the labor of the expedition, the victory or defeat is difficult to say!

Without it, Batavia is too far from Taiwan!

The straight-line distance with Taiwan has reached almost 4,000 kilometers, and the fleet expedition is 4,000 kilometers, which is really a "great leap forward"!

CEO Chen Zhenji believes that this discussion is inappropriate!

When the rules are followed, one step at a time, or attack Manila, fight all the way down the island group to the east, gain a foothold, get a chance to supply, and go straight to Batavia.

Otherwise, if you take the western mainland and go south through Annam (Vietnam), even if you finally cross the sea to attack, the distance is much closer than attacking Batavia directly from Taiwan, and the chance of success should be much greater.

This view is not in the minority.

But Yan Changwu thought that Luzon would not take it for the time being, because the southeast mansion needed the silver from there!

At present, the trade routes between the mainland ---- Luzon ----- the New World of America are quite mature after a long period of operation, and should not be destroyed, so that the southeastern province can collect water and direct trade from them, and obtain a large amount of silver to support his great cause.

It's fine to skip Luzon, but operating along the eastern islands (the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia) is expensive, time-consuming, and the Dutch won't sit idly by, they'll attack the strongholds, attack the trade routes, cut off supplies.

It's better to attack Batavia in one step!

When the Dutch came to attack us, they set up strongholds all the way to ensure supplies, and they also attacked directly to Taiwan! (Even the Spaniards did not give them supplies, hoping that the Dutch would lose the battle...... ）

The Dutch can come, why can't we go, they don't have three heads and six arms, they have God's blessing, but we have the support of Mazu Niangniang!

Ladies and gentlemen, the navy is an expedition to fight a big battle, don't be like the Ming army on the mainland, you don't dare to fight without a city!

"My Southeast Mansion has always done a good job or not, it doesn't matter if I do it wrong, just change it, I'm very young, I have time, this time it doesn't work, then next time, next time, next time, I will definitely succeed!" Yan Changwu is heroic and authentic.

Forcefully disagree and send troops!

Chen Xinji said tactfully to Yan Changwu in private: "I never doubt that you will succeed, but what I am afraid of is that it is too dangerous, not only the danger of fighting, but also the consequences of poor logistics and supply!" Knowing that a small thing in a battle can lead to big consequences, I just want to increase the chances of winning. ”

"Where there is no danger, as long as you go to the battlefield, there is danger!" Yan Changwu smiled bitterly: "This battle must be fought!" After this battle, I will be able to control the South China Sea, and everyone will have to act according to my eyes! ”

He personally led the expedition and dispatched a huge fleet of 45 warships, including two Nanhai-class battleships, two improved Southeast-class battleships, eight Beigang-class fifth-class cruisers, 28 Kaohsiung-class sixth-class cruisers, and five Yasha-class supply ships.

I took the sea route through the eastern route (island) and went south along the coastline, but I didn't expect to encounter such a big storm!

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Everyone ate hard biscuits, dried meat, and sent water mixed with rum, Shi Daxuan reported the situation that had just been counted, including water in many places, about 27 officers and soldiers were injured, two of them were in critical condition, and the most unfortunate thing was that seven sailors flew into the sea.

Hearing everyone's heavy mood, Yan Changwu said lightly: "There is no turning back when the bow is opened, as soon as the ship is dispatched, the cannon will be fired, no matter what kind of difficulties, we must overcome and defeat the Dutch!" ”

Mr. David immediately said: "We will definitely defeat the Dutch, this is fate!" ”

He speaks in Chinese, and now in English: "God will"! (Mazu's will!) ）

Gan Hui glanced at Mr. Davy and saw his determined look, but what Gan Hui thought of was that the Overseers really had an incredible ability, and actually let those red-haired fans sincerely naturalize in the Southeast Mansion, this British devil was on duty continuously in the wind and waves, without complaint, and shouted that he would soon get to Batavia and defeat the Dutch, which was even more fanatical than the Southeastern Army.

It seems that the Overseer's success was no fluke!

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After another day, the wind and waves really became smaller, the ships made contact, and a series of news came in, and the statistical results were not obtained until the evening.

Overall, the situation is optimistic!

All the ships that came were new, and they were in good condition, and before sailing, they were specially strengthened against storms, reinforced hulls, had good sealing, and sailors drilled and so on.

Except for the Kaohsiung No. 19 ship, which broke its backmast, the other warships all had to be fully worn, some sailors were injured and fell into the sea, and there were dozens of crew members who were missed, but they were all trivial, which was a bit of an incredible loss and casualty record low.

Storm said triumphantly: "It seems that the one that the heavenly realm has done is the victory of Mazu Niangniang!" ”

Otherwise, we would never have lost so little, everyone agrees!