Forcibly ramming a way with the front armor gave the Genoese an instinctive illusion.

The outer deck of the Ebius Radiance can block the muzzles of all the broadside guns, and if necessary, the outer muzzle flaps can be lifted for a salvo. The Genoese, on the other hand, could only perceive that the flagship was nothing more than a lump of wood that looked relatively large, and that it was not a threat to the ships except for a few heavy guns on the deck.

"Lord Admiral, there are a few openings in the right deck, and there are no big problems on the left deck except for a few scratches, and we are lucky that the bow armor is not completely damaged, and it will not affect the navigation."

There were three Genoese ships used to encircle the Ebius Radiance, one galleys had been sunk by the bow main gun when it charged, and one Clark sailing ship was seriously injured and withdrew from the battle, in terms of damage, the damage received by the Ebius Radiance was not worth mentioning, and the Genoese target of the flagship alone could be said to be a complete failure.

But the tide of the war is developing towards a situation that Francisco cannot control.

Because the battlefield was divided, everywhere the Genoese were fighting with more and less. And the ships were encircled, and there was almost no possibility of evacuation. Not every ship will survive this life-threatening ramming.

Fortunately, the ships of the Phoenix fleet were relatively large, and the Genoese could not gain a huge advantage in the broadside battle, and so far, not a single battleship of the empire has completely fallen.

"If it were me, what would you choose in the face of the battle situation in front of you?"

"I'm afraid I'll let the flagship go to support the battlefield on one side first, enough firepower to open the situation, as long as the other side can withstand the Genoese attack, we have a chance to win the war."

"How likely is this plan to succeed?"

"Fifty percent."

Francisco smiled at his deputy: "Risa, you are indeed a good naval commander, but again, you still have a lot to learn. The Empire can only have one ending in this war - and that is victory! A victory without suspense! Remember the four galleys I ordered to hide in the Broken Isles before the war began? ”

"Lord Admiral...... What do you mean? ”

"We don't yet know the location of the Genoa flagship, but we need some help that can turn the tide of the battle." Francisco pulled the brazier out of the lower level of the central mast with his own hands and "lit the beacon smoke and give them a signal." In addition, with the left rudder, we rushed back into the encirclement of the Genoese. ”

"But, Lord Admiral, we have just come out of the siege, why do we have to jump into the tiger's mouth again?" Risal Flandrich was slightly puzzled. During his trip to the French Naval Academy, he never taught about the tactic of "returning the rifle". The navy, unlike cavalry and infantry, is extremely difficult to turn at sea, and this aggressive tactic, while working wonders, is equally costly. Every unit of the navy is extremely precious, and it will not choose such a tactical means that goes beyond common sense.

"Rissar, textbooks can teach you a lot, but actual combat is always the father of past experience." Francisco stroked the heavy gun in the bow of the ship, "We are now facing an era of change, the war horse spear will eventually be obsolete, and next, I am afraid that gunpowder will dominate the next era." I am afraid that the heavy walls of Theodosius will also fall victim to artillery fire, and will eventually be replaced by new fortifications......"

Is that your insight? I've learned a lot. Rissal sighed.

"No, that's His Majesty's opinion. He's a guy I can't see through...... But he is the Basilius of the future of the empire, and we should be grateful for this era. ”

The full sail of the Ebius Radiance took advantage of the first southerly wind in the Aegean Sea this early spring. The smoke also drifted away.

The four galleys seem to have no impact on the battle situation, but in fact, two of these four warships are the storm and impact that the Phoenix fleet was given high hopes for at the beginning of its establishment. They were about the same size as ordinary galleys, but at one point, they had the same configuration as the Eupbius-Radiance - cluster broadside guns.

"And, seeing this wisp of wind and smoke, I'm afraid it's not just our four ships that are moving...... The flagship of the Genoese should not be able to sit still, right? ”

"Lord Admiral! Our left! Behind that island! "Almost immediately, Rissal discovered the Genoese flagship, which was hidden outside the battlefield and had been slow to appear.

The Genoese thought of the fleet was similar to that of the Ebius Radiance, where size and waterline were everything.

It's just that the Genoese investment in the Eastern Mediterranean Fleet looks very limited. The intuitive withdrawal is on the "fat" of their flagship.

Despite its size, the flagship of the Genoese fleet had a serious shortage of guns, and only the bow of the ship had a heavy gun that did not look very large.

"What to do? Do you want to deal with the frontal battlefield first? ”

"No, of course to destroy their flagship, which they sent themselves." Francisco laughed, "I'm afraid they also thought that the Ebius Radiance, like their flagship, was a lump of wood without firepower." ”

The Genoese saw the Imperial flagship rushing towards it in a desperate manner, and the pace of their march slowed down. Immediately afterward, the only main gun on their deck was aimed at the Ebius Radiance.

"Lord Admiral, get to the cabin! They're going to fire. ”

"If the Ebius Radiance is damaged by such artillery, I will be able to return all the naval military expenses to Your Majesty." Francisco waved his hand, "Keep accelerating, take a detour to the side as soon as possible...... I can't wait to see the first full launch of the Ebius Radiance. The Genoese will be in for a big surprise this time. ”

"In this way, I am afraid that the secret of the flagship will be leaked."

"No, it won't." Francisco smiled mysteriously, "Secrets, will sink under the Aegean Sea with their flagship." ”

A single shot fell on the left side of the Ebius Radiance, and Genoa's flagship lost its last long-range protection.

"The naïve Genoese also raised their ramming horns to limit their mobility...... Do they really think that the Empire will have a passionate collision with them? Risal shook his head,

"Okay Risar, come with me and enjoy this scene, I've been waiting for two years"

"Come on, the side is ready to ......"

"Fire!"