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Because of the arrival of the Spanish fleet, the meeting between Valen da Gama and Li Yuanqing, which was originally scheduled for tonight, was temporarily canceled.

Li Yuanqing also expected this for a long time, and he was not too anxious.

After all, he didn't have much cash in his hands now, and even if he wanted to buy the Spaniard's ship, he had to wait until the goods in his hand were sold and then folded into cash.

Not long after the arrival of the Spanish fleet, Valen da Gama came out with hundreds of men and welcomed the people of the fleet to the city.

And soon after they were gone, the soldiers and sailors in the flotilla also 'herded the sheep', and they walked in groups of three or five to the inner block of the docks.

After holding back at sea for so long, thinking with your toes, you can guess what they are doing.

Li Yuanqing is a little undeniable about the loose system of Westerners, but he can't bear to start early and play slippery, at least in Southeast Asia, they do have this free and loose capital.

It was soon getting dark.

However, the moonlight is good tonight, and there are many lights on the pier, so the visibility is very high.

Li Yuanqing also took more than a dozen officers, including Joseph, Yang Xiaochuan, Guan Canghai, and Xu Heizi, to a small viewing platform near the Spanish fleet and looked at the Spanish fleet.

Compared with the fleet of Changsheng Island, there are less than thirty warships, which is really not enough, even if ~, this Spanish fleet has more than 20 big ships.

However, its swarthy muzzle and regular posture are incomparable to the fleet of Changsheng Island.

Guan Canghai, Xu Heizi, Kong Youde, Huang Guoshan, Li Sansheng, Shunzi, and other officers, this is the first time in the real sense that they have seen the regular warships in active service by Westerners, and they can't help but whisper a lot of discussions.

Shunzi said: "These white-haired ghosts of the dog days, most of these warships are loaded with cannons, so what do they use to transport supplies?" Looking at their ship, it's not much bigger than ours! How many people can they fit on a ship? ”

Yang Xiaochuan hurriedly explained: "Master Shun, when I went to Arabia before, I heard them say that these white-haired ghost warships are extremely sharp, and each ship can fit almost two or three hundred people. In addition to the hundred or so sailors, the rest can be classified into the combat formation. As for supplies, I really don't know much about this, it seems that they have a special supply ship. ”

Guan Canghai said: "When I was in Fujian before, I also saw this kind of white-haired ghost ship. However, I feel that the big ship at that time should be smaller than it is now. It seems that over the years, these dog crumbs have made a lot of progress! ”

Xu Heizi also said: "If we encounter the fleet of these white-haired ghosts at sea, we are really not their opponents." ”

Kong Youde smiled: "Master Hei, you can't say that. These dog-day white-haired monkeys, how long have they been playing with the fleet, and we've only been playing for a few days? Take your time. No hurry! In a few years, we will definitely be able to compare with them. ”

Listening to the discussions of the generals around him, Li Yuanqing's eyes narrowed slightly, and he stared at the Spanish ships in front of him.

Although Li Yuanqing is a reborn, he is not from this professional background after all, and his knowledge is still very limited, and he only has a general outline of these Spanish warships, but he does not know the details.

Lighting a cigar and taking a deep breath, Li Yuanqing looked at Joseph beside him and said, "Joseph, these Spanish warships should be regarded as their main force, right?" At this point, are these Spanish ships sharper, or are your British Imperial ships sharper? ”

Joseph rubbed Li Yuanqing with a cigar, lit it with a smile and took a deep breath: "General, you know about the cross-century naval battle between the British Empire and Spain. In that great battle, our British Empire was victorious, and these poor Spaniards were almost wiped out! Naturally, the ships of my British Empire are sharper! ”

"Anyway, bragging and not paying taxes! Joseph, just blow it! Niu Gensheng replied to Joseph unhappily, no matter what he thinks, how do he look at this white-haired monkey unpleasantly.

Joseph ignored Niu Gensheng and explained to Li Yuanqing with a smile: "General, according to this scale, this should be the main fleet of the Spaniards, listening to those soldiers and sailors just now, they should have come from the European mainland, it seems that there are some big people on the ship." In this way, this must have been the main fleet of the Spaniards. However, General, I have not been back to Europe for a long time, and I do not know much about the specific situation. ”

"But~~, look at this appearance, the artillery technology of the Spaniards has increased! I remember that a few years ago, when I encountered them, their main artillery was still mainly 8-pounder, but now, it seems, it seems that they have been replaced by 12-pounder! Especially the main guns of the big ships in front of them, which are a bit similar to the 24-pounder guns! Oh, my God! These crazy Spaniards, are they really that much progress? ”

Joseph looked incredulous.

"Hey, hey. Joseph, you just blow it. If the Spaniards are really so awesome~ force, how can you Britons do anything to them? ”

"Yes. Joseph, when the fuck are you going to be reliable? Yes? ”

“………”

The generals around him were still hurting Joseph, but Li Yuanqing was staring at the warship in front of him and fell into deep thought.

Li Yuanqing really doesn't know much about the specifications of the fleet, but he is very transparent about artillery.

12-pounder cannon, this is the regulation of the red-coated cannon of the Ming army, and it is also the greatest confidence of Inspector Yuan.

If you want to move a 12-pounder gun, at least ~~, you need more than a dozen people.

But at this time, a large Spanish ship must have at least twenty or thirty 12-pounder guns, and one 24-pounder gun in front and one behind it, which is a bit amazing!

It is no wonder that later generations said that this era is an era that completely belongs to the ocean!

This kind of 24-pounder cannon should simply be the existence of a 'giant', if it is rested on land, except for defending the city, there is almost no mobility at all, but on the sea, they are very likely to become the masters!

After pondering for a long time, Li Yuanqing suddenly said, "You guys, don't make any noise." Joseph, I'm going to ask you to do something now. Tonight, I will give you a quota of 1,000 taels of silver, you can invite those Spanish soldiers and sailors to drink at will, and it doesn't matter how many women you play, but ~~~, I want detailed information about this Spanish fleet! ”

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The night was already a little deep, but Li Yuanqing did not feel the slightest sleep, and he did not return to the shore to rest, but stood quietly on the bow of his ship, looking at the direction of the Spanish fleet in the distance.

There is an old Chinese saying, called 'Shame and courage!' ’

Li Yuanqing had been mentally prepared for the fact that there was already a gap between Daming's shipbuilding technology and Westerners, but he never expected that the gap would be so big!

Especially the 25-pounder guns on these Spaniard fleets are like poisonous snakes, stirring Li Yuanqing's already sensitive nerves without limit!

Fortunately, Li Yuanqing restrained himself today and did not have a real conflict with the Spaniards, otherwise, the consequences would be really unimaginable!

If it is on land, even if these Spaniards are very strong, even if they have the help of advanced artillery, but ~~, with the sons and daughters of the Changsheng Battalion as support, even if the grasp is not too big, Li Yuanqing is completely confident that he will have a tough battle with them in the front!

But ~~~, in the boundless sea, Li Yuanqing is not half sure!

Thankfully, he has already stepped into this threshold, and as long as he works hard, it shouldn't be too late.

At this time, Ren Ying'er came over with a bowl of lotus seed soup, and said with a careful smile: "Master, I just asked the firefighters to boil a bowl of lotus seed porridge, this spring and summer, people are easy to get angry, you can drink some." The effect of defeating the fire is very good. ”

Li Yuanqing turned around and glanced at Ren Ying'er, nodded with a smile, "Ying'er, thank you for your hard work." These days, you are still used to being on the ship, right? ”

Today, it was finally Ren Yinger's turn, and she naturally would not let go of this opportunity.

Hurriedly smiled: "Master, it's okay." Although it was windy on the ship, Ying'er had never seen such an exotic scenery. Thank you, thank you, you can bring Ying'er out. ”

Li Yuanqing smiled and tasted a bite of lotus seed porridge, the temperature was just right, lukewarm or hot, it could be seen that Ren Yinger was absolutely dedicated.

After drinking the lotus seed porridge in a few sips, Li Yuanqing smiled and grabbed Ren Yinger's little hand: "We are all old husbands and wives, what are you polite?" If you need anything, you can always ask me. ”

"Hmm."

Ren Ying'er nodded obediently, like a bird, obediently leaning on Li Yuanqing's arms.

Feeling Ren Yinger's supple and delicate body, Li Yuanqing's mood slowly calmed down a lot.

In this world, no matter what era it is, if you want to do and do a good job, how can it be smooth sailing?

In the Liaohai Sea, in the Sea of Japan, his Li Yuanqing's fleet is indeed a behemoth, but ~~, within the scope of the world's oceans, his fleet is just a newborn baby~, and if he wants to compete directly with these old powers, how is this possible?

Ren Ying'er suddenly said cautiously at this time: "Master, you, have you been unhappy these days?" Ying'er doesn't look good at your face all the time? ”

Li Yuanqing was stunned for a moment, but he reacted for a moment, and couldn't help but smile: "I'm not unhappy." It's just that there is something in my heart. ”

Saying that, Li Yuanqing sat on the stool next to him, "Ying'er, you don't say that you still forgot, you are a little tired." You come to help you rub your shoulders. ”

"Hmm." Ren Ying'er smiled, hurriedly leaned behind Li Yuanqing, and rubbed her shoulders for Li Yuanqing with her little hands.

Smelling the familiar fragrance on her body and feeling the softness of her delicate body, Li Yuanqing suddenly smiled: "I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry!" At this point, how can I be like a hairy boy? ”

After a moment, Li Yuanqing suddenly grabbed Ren Ying'er's slender waist: "Ying'er, it's windy outside, let's go to the room." ”

How could Ren Ying'er not understand Li Yuanqing's thoughts, her pretty face was already moist, and she hurriedly said 'um' obediently.

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Early the next morning, before dawn, Joseph had already hurried to Li Yuanqing's big ship to report the situation to Li Yuanqing.

Listening to the maid's report outside, Li Yuanqing rubbed his eyes a little tiredly, and couldn't help but be a little speechless.

What kind of nerves is this Joseph, early in the morning? Looking for a draw?

However, the things of the fleet are above all else.

In such a state at this time, Li Yuanqing did not dare to slack off, kissed Ren Ying'er, who was still sleeping like a kitten, put on his clothes casually, and walked outside quickly.

Joseph had been waiting at the hatch for a long time, and when he saw Li Yuanqing coming out, he couldn't help but be overjoyed: "General, last night I was lucky to find a shipwright from the British Empire!" ”

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