330. One more big one
Veracruz was completely in chaos, and there were people in this chaos who had to do it, but many more people were following the trend.
The thinking that the law does not blame the public and leads the sheep by the hand is applicable everywhere, especially in the chaotic Caribbean, which vividly shows the ugliness of human nature.
I don't need to go into details, every disaster is followed by such chaos, and I don't feel guilty about it.
It's a matter of perspective. Whenever there is a war, many virgins will run around crying, sympathizing with civilians, women and children. The means of cruelty and despicability.
But for me, war is war, and there is no right or wrong in war. No matter what means are used, as long as you win, you are right.
Of course, like Zhuge Liang's sadness and helplessness after burning the Snake Valley, and lamenting that he lost his Yangshou, maybe I will have it, but it must be after the victory!
As for talking about benevolence, righteousness and morality when the victory or defeat is not decided, I can only say that it is either propaganda or elm heads. I am not Liu Xuande who sells fame and reputation, and I am not Song Xianggong who does not know how to change!
So I just stayed at a distance, quietly watching all this happen, evolve, and intensify, without the slightest intention of standing up to settle the dispute.
However, although I did not get carried away and kept a low profile, I still received a very bad news that afternoon!
The news came from Adicon, the three fleets of the Spaniards who went to Virginia were very ineffective after besieging the Triangle Siege for a period of time. And they also got the news of the backyard fire from various sources, and they were even more anxious!
So the Spaniards no longer cared about the lives of those captives, and decided to carry out a devastating blow to the Triangle Siege before leaving!
The thirty-minute artillery coverage was terrible, and the Triangle Siege was largely razed to the ground! But the Spaniards who won the war sadly found that they had won, but what had they gained?
As the acting commander-in-chief, Ziravit could really be said to be furious after seeing the smiles of the admirals of the other two detachments! Damn it! They actually looked at my jokes!
But so what? The expedition cost 20,000 silver coins, but what did it get? A ruin? Or is it angry that they have been taken prisoner by their allies and destroyed?
Ziravit suddenly felt sweat on his forehead, no wonder these two guys didn't stop it at all, it turned out that they had expected the final outcome a long time ago, and they were just waiting to see my joke!
Even...... A cool breath welled up in Ziravit's heart, they! Are they trying to ruin me! And then they can get on top! Is that so?
They must not be allowed to succeed! Ziravit gritted his teeth and said secretly in his heart. So, he suppressed the anger in his heart and ordered in a loud voice: "Then the Oriental must have gone to our rear!" We must come back as soon as possible and destroy that Oriental! β
The Spanish ships in Uyang began to return at full speed, and when they arrived at Port-au-Prince, they were immediately stunned by the chaotic scene!
These Indians, who have always been honest, dare to make such a fierce fuss! It is not an exaggeration to say that the whole Port-au-Prince has been turned upside down! This...... What's going on?
Soon, they learned the truth from the surviving Spaniards in their homeland! Sure enough, it all started with me, an Oriental who was supposed to be exterminated in Virginia!
However, at this moment, their internal split into two different voices - a group of people led by Ziravit thought that they should return to other important towns as soon as possible with bad news and pursue the Easterners!
A small group, led by Frank Kempes, believes that Port-au-Prince should be stabilized first and greater chaos avoided.
The two sides are deadlocked, but the bad news from the rear keeps coming! In the end, Ziravit gritted his teeth and divided his troops!
Let Frank Kempes stay here with the Fifth Fleet to settle the remaining problems, while he himself takes the majority of the people and kills Veracluz with great vigour, vowing to leave that sinister and cunning Oriental man in the icy waters of the Caribbean forever!
And all of this was clearly detected by our ninja detachment left behind in the shadows of Port-au-Prince, and soon, the news was delivered to me by sea at a faster pace.
At the same time, Adicon also alerted me that I can't stay any longer! Late will change!
It's true that you know you can't do it, it's really a mediocrity! It has always been my order not to fight uncertain battles, so I decided to retreat immediately and leave this land of right and wrong!
Since he decided to leave, he naturally acted resolutely. I broke it up and scattered everyone into small teams and rushed at full speed in the direction of the port!
The pier is right ahead! The destination was close at hand, but I was shocked to find that the port was blocked!
It seems that the governor had given the orderβhe must have found a problem in the chaos of the moment, but he was also a resolute man, so he immediately sealed off the port, and no one was allowed to enter or go out!
How can this situation be solved? All sorts of thoughts are spinning in my head, and I can't sit still! That's not my style!
I took the nine ghosts and a few others to the bar called "Marshall's Jingle Glass" next to the dock, for no other reason, this bar has two floors, which is considered the commanding height of the neighborhood.
I have to figure it out first, don't I? So, for three times the usual price, we arrived at a table facing the dock, and the bar owner nervously brought us beer.
"Sir, the situation outside is urgent, it is recommended not to go out! You're safe with me! Of course, I don't want you to go out and cause trouble. All right? The bearded boss said.
I nodded and smiled, "Of course!" I'm glad my shipment hasn't been shipped yet, so I don't have to be angry about the counterfeit money! And of course, thank you for the reminder! You're a good man, sir! β
The bar owner smiled at me, turned his head away, and went on to take care of the next table, presumably saying the same thing during the moment he stayed.
Gotta get out of here! The situation is indeed getting more and more tense. If you stay like this, the result is really unpredictable!
But how shall I leave this heavily guarded Velacrus? Breaking in is definitely not possible, is it feasible to spend money to buy joints?
No! No! It's not wise, no one would covet that little money at such a critical moment!
I looked left and right, and the only boat I had left was in the dock ahead, and I could clearly see the bridge of nearly half of the other ships above it!
It was right in front of me and out of reach, which made my heart a little angry, I poked my head out of the window, searched around, and found that all my people were around, apparently seeing me enter the bar, so they were all around as if they were watching.
It seems that if you want to leave, you have to rely on the strength of the masses! I thought about it for a moment, and as soon as I said this and this in Mo's ear, Mo immediately took the order!
About two hours later, a large number of merchants who had clashed with the guards in the city gathered near the port, because they received the news that the local governor intended to wipe out all the traders in the port and take responsibility for their losses!
At first, these people who participated in the troublemaking did not believe these "facts", but when they came to the port to confirm the situation, they were immediately shocked to find that all this was actually true!
Immediately there was an even greater panic in the port! The expected Fa Bu Blame did not appear, and everyone fell into the fear of being surrounded and suppressed!
Under the guidance of well-intentioned people, people began to attack the port! I don't know who fired the first shot, but in short, the fire on both sides unfolded without being caught off guard by each other!
Seeing that the situation was out of control, the besieged merchants began to attack the guards in an organized way, wanting to return to their ships and leave quickly!
And this also caused fear among the guards! Under tremendous pressure, the defensive artillery of the port began to fire at the crowd! But in this way, the merchant subordinates who were originally guarding the ship were in a hurry, and before they left the port, they began to attack the shore defense guns with naval guns!
And just like that, a conflict over counterfeit money turned into a war between merchants and guards! Since it has reached such a point, then the official order banning leaving the port does not count!
People rushed over one after another, smashed the blockade poles, and rushed to their own fleet!
And as the initiator of all this, I am rushing towards the only boat I have left in the direction of the harbor, under the escort of a group of henchmen!
There are many pedestrians on the road, and there are still people who take advantage of the fire to rob! There's nothing to say about this, after the anti-robbery snatched their IP, IC, and IQ cards, our group finally got on our own ship without danger!
I came back in the last wave, and as soon as I got on the boat, before my breath was even, the hull of the ship was shaken and started!
I held the side of the boat with my hand and looked at Veraclus behind me with billowing smoke, and my heart was filled with emotion. War, this is war! If it has caused inconvenience and harm to your life, I would like to say sincerely: this is normal! I hope you can get used to it!
And, there will be bigger ones in the future!
Retracting my gaze, I looked forward from the starboard side. Our ships are gradually heading towards the sea, and getting out of trouble should be in sight!
It was only then that I slowly breathed a sigh of relief. If you don't run out in time, in case you are besieged in the city by those angry Spaniards, it can only be said - the result is unimaginable!
Maybe I don't deserve to die! I couldn't help but sigh, I wonder how the Spaniards who came back to help felt when they saw the pomp and circumstance here. Hope you enjoy it!
Out to sea! When our flagship sailed completely into the sea and sailed at full speed in the direction of due north, I knew that the sword of Damocles hanging over my head had been lifted again!
However, just as I was just beginning to be full of joy and preparing to sail to the agreed place, the Nine Ghosts Masataka suddenly ran over with a big change in face and shouted to me, "Sir! There are pursuers in the back! β
I couldn't help but be shocked, and hurriedly ran to the other side of the boat to look back, Damn! The dense warships were all flying the Spanish flag!
I suddenly felt a slight sweat on my forehead, and asked in a low voice, "Where did they come from?" Is the target us? β
The Nine Ghosts replied solemnly: "According to the observers, they are from the east! There should be no clear goal yet, but our ships are the largest, so there are the most ships chasing in our direction! β
I looked around at the boats that were rushing out of the river with our front and back feet, and it was true that our boat was too big! Definitely the most dazzling target!
I had no choice but to run! Mavi's voice came from behind him: "Captain, they have formed a line in the north and south of the sea!" If we are connected to each other's lights, we will definitely be blocked in front! β
I looked at the Spanish warships stretching in the distance, it is true that their battle line is very long, but they must have just rushed back, and they are not yet stuck in our north!
So I gave a loud order: "Full speed north!" Artillery ready! Don't let enemy ships get close! β
While everyone was shouting for execution, I whispered to the Nine Ghosts Masataka: "Put down the two small dhows I bought some time ago!" Always on hand! β
The Nine Ghosts took the order and went. I raised my hand, felt the strong westerly wind blowing from behind, and fell into deep contemplation......