In the chat group, the news of the easy capture of Batavia has also been announced. The people in the group saw that the soldiers of the Ming army captured Batavia, which was guarded by 3,000 people, without a single death, which was like a miracle for them, and they couldn't help but admire it again and again.

When the news reached the cabinet, it also amazed the cabinet ministers, and Sun Chengzong, the second assistant of the soldiers, felt that he was old, when did my Ming soldiers be so able to fight?

Only Emperor Chongzhen had no accidents, so he was an understanding person. This Marine Corps is an elite selected from the Southern All-Water Division, and it has been conducting targeted drills for a long time for last night's battle. Plus the Dutch in Batavia did not expect a sudden landing of the Marines in Batavia. With the accurate information provided by Su Minggang, and the suddenness of the incident, it would be strange that the unprecedented special operation would not be successful!

When this special forces force has more raids like this, it will not be so easy after that. When the enemy hears this, they will be on guard against a possible surprise attack.

But no matter what, this marines whose goal was to rescue the Batavia Ming people when it was established did not live up to their expectations, and Emperor Chongzhen was also very happy. This is the application of the concept of later generations, which shows that it is very successful!

The Marines in Batavia did not stop there. After a day's rest, Zheng Zhihu left 500 people in Batavia, took the rest of the people and became the whole gang of pirates, driving three of his own warships and five captured Dutch warships, leaving only two in Batavia, to raid Temasek. Because according to the information provided by Liang Xiaozhen, it is also very empty now.

While they were making trouble in the rear, the governor of Batavia, Kun, and Admiral Antony, unbeknownst to them, were marching towards Luzon with the largest fleet in the history of the South Seas.

In addition to the seventy-five warships or armed merchant ships of the Dutch, their fleet also included one hundred and fifty warships of various types from Liu Xiang's pirate group, and four hundred ships of various types from the indigenous chieftains of various places. With so many boats moving together on the ocean, it is really overwhelming.

Everyone, looking at the size of this huge allied force, felt that victory was in sight. In fact, they didn't think that just with the little ship of the Ming Navy in the South Sea, they could have the ability to resist.

After the oath was over, the Dutch governor forcibly "invited" all the native chieftains to his flagship and did not let them go. At this time, he was full of spirits, and said to the indigenous leaders who followed behind: "Don't worry, don't talk about the scale of this fleet now, just our Dutch fleet is actually enough to defeat the Ming Navy." Soon we will be in Luzon, we will go and capture Manila first, and then your men can go and divide up the wealth of the Ming people in the whole of Luzon, and we in the Netherlands will only take two achievements! ”

"The success of this oath is due to my great efforts." Liu Xiang stood behind him and said loudly, "But I only need to do it, and the rest will be shared by you." ”

In the face of their strength, the indigenous leaders looked at each other, all of them were bitter gourd faces, helpless, who made them weak! But when I think about it, it seems that there is a lot of cheapness to be able to grab from the wealthy Ming people. Thinking about it this way, these indigenous leaders are relieved again.

The indigenous ships are basically just transporting troops, and of course, they are also transporting indigenous soldiers. Their plan was that the Dutch fleet and Liu Xiang's pirate group were responsible for defeating the Ming naval division, and as for the indigenous ships, their combat effectiveness was really not enough, so they could only transport troops to land and fight.

These indigenous leaders were forced as hostages, and they had no power to resist the oppression of the Dutch and Liu Xiang. However, their mood is not bad, looking at such a huge fleet, at least they are absolutely sure that they can defeat the Ming army and wipe out the forces of the Ming Kingdom in Nanyang, so that they can keep the power in their hands. Besides, the Dutch fleet is so strong, who would dare to disagree?

While they were talking, suddenly a flag came from the ship in front, saying that they had discovered the Ming army's naval division warships, a total of five.

When Dutch Admiral Antony saw it, he saw the look that the governor gave him, and knew that he wanted to stand up, so he announced loudly: "Pursuit, sink these five Ming Navy warships!" ”

"Lord Governor, since the Imperial Court Sailor has been found here, then I will go back and command my men!" Liu Xiang heard it and hurriedly said. The opponent is Zheng Yiguan, who is much more famous than him, and to be honest, he is still a little worried.

For Liu Xiang's dog, Kun is still quite satisfied. However, at this time, he shook his head and said: "Don't worry, don't talk about five Ming warships, even fifty warships, our Dutch fleet can easily defeat them." ”

When he said this, he didn't mean anything else. But when Liu Xiang saw the fate of these indigenous leaders, he was immediately frightened, could it be, the Dutch also wanted to take themselves hostage, right?

Thinking like this, he was even more careful in his heart, and was bent on currying favor with the Dutch: "That is, with the command of the admiral, then Zheng Yiguan is a fart!" ”

Anthony listened, turned his head to look at him, with a smug look in his eyes, as if to say, you know!

He did have this self-confidence, and they Dutch had gathered seventy-five warships, not to mention in the East, even in Europe, which was also a very powerful maritime force.

Soon, a flag came from the front, saying that the five Ming warships had no intention of fighting at all, and ran away as soon as they found the fleet here.

This was also to be expected, and Anthony immediately asked Kun for instructions: "Your Excellency, those Ming warships must have escaped back to inform their fleet in Manila, and I thought that when they caught up as soon as possible, they should not be given much time to prepare." ”

If you are well prepared, then the port will not be easy to capture. After all, the port is assisted by shore fortifications, and it has a protective effect on the warships of the Ming army and naval divisions hiding in the port, so it is not easy to destroy.

However, they didn't know that their position at each moment was actually reported by Liang Xiaozhen through the chat group. In other words, Zheng Zhilong already knew their whereabouts well.

"You are an admiral, and you are in command of this battle." Kun nodded with a smile and said, "With the credit of this time, when I retire, this governor of Nanyang can be taken over by you!" ”

When Anthony heard this, he didn't expect His Excellency the Governor to appreciate him so much, and immediately patted his chest and said: "Your Excellency the Governor, don't worry, if you can't defeat the Ming National Naval Division with such superior forces, I will commit suicide and apologize!" ”

After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled. It's just a joke, how can you not win! Even Liu Xiang smiled on the side and said, "No matter how powerful Zheng Yiguan is, this time he will be planted in the hands of the admiral!" ”

Anthony was also happy to hear him speak, and immediately said to him: "Among so many forces, your fleet can still make do. Go, cooperate with our Dutch fleet to drive the Ming fleet to the port of Manila, and then annihilate it in one fell swoop! ”

After all, the ocean is vast, and if the Ming sailors scatter and flee, it will be too troublesome to sink them one by one.

When Liu Xiang heard this, he was overjoyed, and hurriedly responded, patting his chest and reassuring: "Admiral, rest assured, I know all about Zheng Yiguan's methods, and I will definitely cooperate with my lord's warship to kill Zheng Yiguan!" ”

After a while, the huge fleet began to separate partially. About 70 Dutch fleets, under the flank cover of more than 100 warships of Liu Xiang's pirate group, took the lead in chasing the fleeing Ming naval warships and headed for the port of Manila.

Kun was in a good mood, and immediately greeted those indigenous leaders and said, "Don't worry, by the time we arrive, the sailors and warships of the Ming Kingdom should have already sunk into the sea to feed the fish." Come on, let's celebrate with a good meal and drink. ”

When those indigenous leaders heard this, they nodded their heads one by one, Kun at this time is their emperor, who dares to offend!

Ahead, Anthony was on the flagship, chasing the Ming warships in the distance, and suddenly, they found several more Ming warships. However, before they could divide their forces to pursue, the Ming warships immediately turned around and ran away.

When Anthony saw it, he sneered and said: "Hehe, the sea is the territory of our Dutch, just you oriental monkeys, let you taste the power of the sea coachman!" Pursue! ”

Manila Bay, southwest of Luzon, is an important natural harbor on the east coast of the South China Sea. It covers an area of 194 square kilometers. It is fifty-eight kilometers long from northwest to southeast. The east and west are surrounded by two peninsulas, and the bay penetrates deep into the interior. The water depth in the main area of the harbor is about 10-40 meters, and the tidal range changes little. It can be said that this is a very good harbor. The port of Manila is on the easternmost side of the bay.

Generally speaking, the best way to capture Manila is for the fleet to enter Manila Bay, clear the area of warships, and then land in Manila.

This Manila Bay is a bit like a huge circle with a missing opening. This is about five kilometers wide in the narrow sea lane. However, in the southwest, there are some islands that divide this seaway into two waterways, the north and the south. The north branch is about 3.2 kilometers wide, and the water depth is also suitable for navigation, which is the only way to enter and exit Manila Bay.

Anthony commanded the fleet to chase all the way, and couldn't help but hesitate a little as he saw the Ming warships sail into this waterway and flee towards Manila Bay.

Because among the islands that divide this sea lane, there is a relatively large island, about five square kilometers, which was later called Corregidor Island. If there are shore fortifications of the Ming army on this island, it will be equivalent to a thorn in the throat, which will pose a great threat to the fleet's entry and exit from Manila Bay.

Anthony was a little worried, and looked closely with a telescope and found no signs of shore fortifications. This island, no matter how you look at it, is a desert island.

He turned his head to look at the fleeing Ming warships, and knew that the warplanes were fleeting. If you go in late, so that the Ming army sailors are prepared, the price will definitely be high.

Thinking so, he saw the warship on the side out of the corner of his eye, and suddenly his heart moved, so Anthony immediately issued an order to let Liu Xiang take his fleet to chase it in first.

Liu Xiang is also a famous thief who has been mixing with the sea all the year round, after receiving this order, and looking at the terrain, he understood Anthony's worry, he couldn't help but sneer, and said to his subordinates: "Who is stupid to deploy troops on this island, don't you want supplies?" is usually so arrogant, and when something really happens, he is also a coward. No matter, we'll chase!"

In fact, this is not Liu Xiang's stupid boldness, in addition to the reason he himself said, the fine work he sent before did not find any traces of the activities of the Ming army on this desert island.

In fact, it was not until the 18th century that troops began to deploy on the island. Before that, at best, a lighthouse was built.

The reason for this is that in the past the effective range of artillery was short, and the deployment of shore fortifications here was a thankless task. Fighting here for life and death, with the previous communication conditions, the Manila side would not have known that there was a war here, and it was difficult to provide timely support.

Of course, the most important thing is that Spain is the only one in Manila, and no one will attack Manila. Originally, it was not until the 18th century that there was a naval battle of Manila Bay.

With that, Liu Xiang led his fleet to swagger in. As he thought, his fleet spread out, and a honeycomb entered the waterway, and nothing was there.

Anthony, who was in the back, had been observing with a telescope, looking at Liu Xiang's fleet and the situation on the desert island, everything was normal.

So, reassured, he ordered his fleet to enter the waterway as well, into Manila Bay.

The Dutch fleet was only halfway in, and Liu Xiang in front called a flag, and the report stated that more than 100 warships of the military and naval divisions were parked in Manila Bay.

As soon as he heard this, Anthony couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly ordered to raise the flag to the rear, and his fleet would implement the tactic of catching turtles in urns. The flotilla transporting infantry in the rear could keep up. Then, he himself immediately ordered the fleet to follow up and prepare for a good battle with the Ming State Naval Division. Thinking of what Zheng Yiguan was very powerful, he couldn't help but spit and foam: "Phew, it's just an oriental monkey, I'm going to capture you alive and hang you on the pole to dry!"

After entering Manila Bay, with the help of binoculars, I saw that the warships of the Ming Navy Division were all inside, including a small number of sailboats, all of which were deployed in panic to deal with the surprise attack.

Anthony was completely relieved, and immediately gave the order, ready to teach the Oriental Monkey a lesson.

He didn't know that Zheng Zhilong, the flagship of the Ming Army's naval division, was not panicked at all, he was listening to Liu Jinsheng's proclamation, and after knowing that the follow-up indigenous fleet would also flock to Manila Bay, he smiled and instructed Liu Jinsheng: "Contact the two fleets outside, and you can start driving sheep into the circle." ”

Liu Jinsheng stared at him, and muttered in his heart: I have been easily made a great contribution by this guy again, and so is my father-in-law, how good it is to get Nanyang, there is His Majesty's chat group and Jinyi Wei Neiying, this credit is really for nothing!

Although he thought so, he was a little unwilling, but he still conveyed the order truthfully.

Let's get the sheep into the pen, let's go!