Amazing thunder!

Bartow was not an expert in explosives, and when it came to gunpowder, he was only slightly better than the average person who was good at using firearms and artillery, and was barely the one who played more well among Acharin's many disciples.

Prudent means "quantity over quality".

In order to ensure that all the firearms and materials of the Spaniards were destroyed in a single explosion, he placed thousands of kilograms of explosives in the armory and at the door of the auditorium.

Compared with the tens of thousands of kilograms of gunpowder stockpiles in the bunker, the explosion of this magnitude must have been in line with the effect of Lorraine's "small-scale precision blasting", but the explosion occurred in a cramped underground chamber, and the shock wave with nowhere to vent still turned the entire auditorium into ruins in an instant.

The shock was transmitted from the shallow underground to the surface, and the entire San Carlos ground shook, and the dilapidated houses in the eastern city collapsed one after another.

The bewildered and miserable people didn't even have time to scream before a second roar followed, and the hallway collapsed.

This explosion, which directly affected the bunker itself, caused a secondary disaster that was even bigger than the first one, and the people's army barracks were shaken open huge cracks in the ground, the bronze bell of the church shook and screamed, and the smooth bluestone pavement of Xicheng was raised one after another.

Like a violent earthquake, the first sound is just a foreshadowing, and the second is the real anger of the earth.

Smoke poured out of the bunker's limited vents, and the whole of San Carlos was in a state of panic.

It just so happened that Daniel, who had made up his mind to take the ship at that time, was stumbled to the ground.

He sat on the ground and stared blankly at the smoke and dust rushing into the sky not far away: "Captain...... He did it? ”

Leif touched his bald head in disbelief: "Odin is on top, I actually missed this ......"

"Eriksson, we didn't miss anything."

Daniel stood up with a laugh, patting the dust on his body with or without it, and his voice returned to its former calm and indifference.

"The captain has placed us here so that we will be the aftermath of the explosion, and the aftermath will not be delayed for long. So gentlemen, the target is the San Carlos, Drake, to capture the ship. ”

……

Just 4.4 km north of San Carlos, the rainforest meets the lake.

It's a rare place in the rainforest with a wide view, and the soft sand at your feet is the perfect way to avoid the terrifying snakes and insects that haunt the night and the dense forest.

The lack of shelter was probably the biggest flaw in the place, but according to the map of the city sent back from Lorraine, the northern wall of San Carlos was so rudimentary that there was not even a single lookout post, and the Spaniards apparently did not consider the beasts of the rainforest or the Miskito to one day assemble and launch a decisive offensive against them.

"I seem to have discovered by accident one of the reasons why the Spaniards lost the sea......" Nelson muttered as he held up his telescope.

Beneath his feet, the ground trembled slightly, and beside him, ripples rippled on the surface of the lake.

In the camera, San Carlos is billowing with smoke, and the earth-shattering thunderbolt is still faintly recognizable even from a long distance.

"It was late, but Drake gave us a triumphant salute." Suppressing his excitement, he said to Major Spencer beside him, "The fortress will now be handed over to you and your valiant warriors. And I'm going back to the deck I'm familiar with, and that's the best thing to do. ”

Spencer looked at Nelson quizzically.

"Colonel, as commander-in-chief, are you sure you want to give up the glory of entering the city first? You see, Drake has done almost everything, we just need to blast down that symbolic wooden wall, and the Spaniards will humbly bow their heads......"

"Navy enjoy the process? The Army expects results? This is the difference between the Army and the Navy. Nelson laughed, "This trip to the rainforest has given me so much to remember." I'm sure so is Drake. Now that's all you left? My friend? Comrades and partners. ”

"Go and enjoy your moments. Like most joint operations, Drake and I will be watching you on the water? You deserve it. ”

Spencer finally stopped prevaricating, and he bowed to Nelson's chest? Walk back in front of your own troops? With a thud, he drew his command sword.

"The whole line is lined up, the infantry is in front, and the cannons are with you!"

The soldiers who were lazy everywhere quickly gathered.

Looking at their eager expressions, Spencer couldn't help but feel a sense of heroism in his heart.

He exclaimed, "Gentlemen? First of all, I will solve a puzzle for you. ”

"Some people have probably guessed it? Yes, the thunder was man-made, and President Drake blew up the Spaniards' arsenal in San Carlos. ”

"I don't know exactly how he did it, maybe God blessed him, or maybe it was Satan of hell who sheltered him."

"Anyway? The Spaniards are finished. The Navy has exceeded their mandate, and the rest of the work is all ours! ”

"Blasting open the north wall? Take over the city and crush all the resistance you can see...... If so? Defeat them! ”

"Gentlemen, the target San Carlos? Drumming? Raise the flag! ”

……

"I really didn't expect that? The secret exit of the bunker would be hidden in the sewer leading to the lake......"

Gently patting the dust that had been splashed on her body during the explosion, Lorraine looked around at the wide, unsmelling underground pipe in front of her.

The pipes are dry.

But Lorraine could easily tell from the black-and-white intersection on the wall that at least a third of the area would be submerged during the rainy season, reaching a depth of almost a metre.

At a depth of one meter, it is enough for most non-large fish to come and go freely.

This left Lorraine puzzled.

"Mr. Baron, I have heard that there are freshwater sharks in Lake Nicaragua, and they are aggressive by nature. Don't you worry about sharks when you evacuate? ”

"Sharks are bloodthirsty, Mr. Drake. Even when the time comes to use the escape route, a gentleman should not let himself be stained with blood, at most there will be some floating ash, as we do now. ”

Torresias was far more relaxed than Lorraine had imagined, and that ease seemed to come out of nowhere the moment he stepped into the sewers.

Lorraine looked at him and suddenly asked, "Then where is the ambush?" ”

"Ambush ......" Torrecia was stunned, "there is no ambush." I am still in your hands, how can I do such an irresponsible thing for my own life? ”

"But you're acting like you're saying that your plan has succeeded, and we're in the urn."

"You're suspicious!" Torresias chuckled softly, "Mr. Drake, I swear to God that there is no ambush in our path, and even if there is, it will certainly not be arranged by me. ”

"Oh?"

"Actually, I just suddenly remembered a piece of information that you might be interested in."

"What's the message?"

"About this year's reshuffle." "Because the port authority was attacked by a mob, Grenada decided to move forward with this year's transition. The news was delivered to me yesterday, and Major Marat should have known earlier. But I guess, you shouldn't know. ”

A playful smile appeared on his face.

"According to yesterday's information, the ships of the Governor and Admiral will arrive at the lakeside dock early on May 1, that is, two days later. You have made such a stir in San Carlos, and with the current state of the fortress, I suspect that the two officers will not choose to dock, but will choose to turn the bow of the ship and return with a force that you cannot resist. ”

"By the way, the route between Grenada and San Carlos takes only six hours each way, which means that on the 2nd of May, you will be faced with a strong Spanish army."

Hearing this, Lorraine finally understood Torresias' intentions.

"I really didn't expect that His Excellency the Baron is actually a stoic and wise gentleman. This message shouldn't have just come to mind, right? Do you think you can get the most out of saving it for the here and now? ”

"Will my argument be valid?" Torresias pointed to the exit of the sewers, "You see, after tonight, everyone will know that there is a powerful British army lurking outside San Carlos. But your number will certainly not be large, and half a regiment may be the limit, just like the civilian army under my command. ”

"Why do you have such a judgment?"

"Because of the capacity of the river!" Torresia paused, "The San Juan River is in very bad condition during the dry season, and your warships will certainly not be able to enter the estuary. With just a few assault boats, how many men and horses can be transported is not troublesome to calculate. ”

"So what? You want me to let you go so that you can go unscathed to your Governor and Admiral? ”

"Freedom is certainly what I want, but it's never everything." Torresias cleared his throat, "Mr. Drake, I solemnly advise you. The siege of the British should be stopped, and this doomed expedition should be brought to an end with dignity before it can be a big mistake. ”

"This is my only request and your only choice......"