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At the southeastern end of Manila Bay, there is a crescent-shaped Tuji Peninsula that reaches 30 kilometers deep into Manila Bay. It is located northeast of the old Manila kilometre. At the northern end, the Sangale water is 7 meters deep, and the entrance to Manila Bay is very important.

After the Spanish colonial invasion army occupied Luzon, in order to maintain its rule and maintain the deterrent effect of the powerful navy of the Ming Empire, the first Spanish governor spent 10,000 pesos to build the Sangrei naval base.

As a military stronghold, the Sanglai Naval Base has well-established bluestone fort buildings and fortified artillery bunkers. In order to maintain the permanent presence of the Philippine fleet in the Far East, the Philippine Governor built a complete range of Philippine naval and military facilities and a dockyard for the construction and maintenance of warships. During the first ten years of occupation of the Philippines, the size of the Spanish Philippine colonial fleet was very large, because the Great Ming Navy Division wiped out the fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi of the Wai Kingdom, and the momentum was shocking. As a result, the Philippine fleet was strengthened, with more than 250 warships, large and small. Later, with the easing of relations between the Ming Dynasty and Spain, after the outbreak of the Anglo-Spanish War, half of the Spanish naval warships were in the Philippines, and they had to requisition the Portuguese fleet to form a combined fleet, known as the Invincible Armada expedition to Britain. As a result, the command of the fleets of the two countries was not unified, and they encountered another storm and were severely damaged by the British navy. As a result, the Spanish government had to transfer most of the Philippine colonial fleet back to the European homeland for defense.

From then on, Spain began to weaken, and the Philippine fleet never recovered from its former situation, but became weaker and weaker.

Today's Philippine colonial fleet consists of only two battleships, eighteen cruisers, sixty sloops and frigates, plus twenty 2,000-ton Galen armed merchant ships.

The scale is not small!

Because the navy is very expensive, successive Philippine governors have taken it as their responsibility and goal to reduce the expenses of the Philippine fleet. As a result, the Philippine colonial fleet is now short of a quota, with only one-third of its sailors stationed at the Sangle Naval Base, and the rest of the population traveling to collect taxes and maintain local law and order as tax collectors throughout the Philippines.

Today, although there are nearly 100 large and small warships moored in the harbor, most of them are empty, and only a few are cruising in Manila Bay.

After reaching an agreement with Governor Fernando, Na Haonan, accompanied by Governor Fernando and his wife, went to the Sangle Naval Base to inspect the warship.

The state of armament was sluggish, which showed the decay of Spain. If there were three Uh-Buddha Immortals here, Deng Haonan was sure to wipe them out before the Spanish Navy could react.

"Aren't you afraid of the Dutch?

Governor Fernando smiled: "Of course I'm not afraid!" The Dutch warships could not enter at all, and with the artillery of the Treres fortress blocking the entrance waterway, they did not even have a chance to get close.

Na Haonan sighed in his heart, the Spaniards were so passively defensive. No one has invaded Manila for 200 years? It wasn't until the U.S. Asian Fleet secretly crossed the Tiresian Channel at night and annihilated the Philippine fleet that the world knew how loose Manila's defenses were!

Laugh!

Deng Haonan secretly thought in his heart, one day Lao Tzu is interested, and a sneak attack will kill all your Philippine fleet in his sleep!

Boarding a cruiser, Di Haonan sent Lin Feng and the others to check the quality and configuration of the battleship.

Spanish cruisers ranged from seven hundred to nine hundred tons, all of which were modified from the Galen prototype. The ten cruisers were all three-masted schooners with three spinnakers arranged on the masts, large crosssails on the foremast and mainmast, and triangular sails on the aft mast. Two layers of gun decks, approximately assembled, cannon ugly doors. In the past, the artillery of the Spanish Navy was all large-caliber heavy artillery, and later suffered a big loss in the Anglo-Spanish War, and the firing speed of large-caliber artillery was too slow, so the large-caliber artillery was transported to the Tierres Fortress and the Bashi Fortress as defensive artillery, and the Portuguese-made Franc machine guns with light weight and fast rate of fire were replaced, and the gametes of each Franc machine guns were old. The crew is like a person, and the standard loaded ammunition is stewed, and the battery life is about three months.

Deng Haonan then inspected another twenty agreement frigates, with a displacement of between 500 and 700 tons. In fact, the configuration of the frigate is the same as that of a cruiser of more than seven or eight tons, and the difference of 100 tons has nothing to do with the overall situation.

The Spanish frigates were a combination of the Caravel fast warship and the Galen ship, with twin masts, foremast sails, and large longitudinal sails on the backmast, and were known for their speed as a whole. The speed under the dominant wind reaches more than the mouth knot, and of course the sailboat can theoretically accelerate indefinitely. Single-deck gun. It is equipped with a flying door and a cannon machine, a strong crew, and a standard loading ammunition tile stew, with a battery life of one to two months.

Although the warships are relatively old, the average age of service has reached more than one year.

However, the Spanish warships had the advantage of using oak for the keel, pine for the mast, and some hardwood for the hull and deck, which were strong and easy to maintain.

No wonder the Dutch liked to use the captured Spanish ships!

Na Haonan is still very satisfied on the whole! Is it strange that you are not satisfied with taking advantage?

Deng Haonan nodded in agreement, and the handover time was set for one month later, because Di Haonan needed enough manpower to drive these warships, and more than 2,000 sailors needed to be transferred from the Xiaonanshan Naval Base to operate these warships.

When Deng Haonan left Xiaonanshan, he had already ordered his subordinates to continue recruiting troops. At this time, with the students of the Martial Arts Academy as the backbone, there is no need for Hao Nan to practice directly, and the disciples of the Martial Arts Hall can recite the recruitment of recruits, practice, and then officially receive the lion

Recruits don't need to be as strict as the disciples of the Martial Arts Hall, they just need to be willing to endure hardships and obey orders. In this way, the scope of the source of soldiers has expanded, the southeast coastal provinces of the Ming Dynasty from the foot year to, four years is the year of the Hongman, homeless people in urgent need of food are many, so it is enough for them to be soldiers, and then give some military salaries, but also crazy rush to join.

Na Haonan directly commanded the martial arts disciples, and through them to command the other soldiers, and then controlled the entire base and fleet.

It can be said that the military command system that Na Haonan has single-mindedly built has been initially perfected. All that remains is to wait for the test of actual combat, as well as the accumulation of time and experience.

They were sent from the Xiaonanshan Naval Base and then arranged for them to learn how to operate warships from the Spanish Navy at the Sanglae Naval Base. The disciples and sailors of the Martial Arts Hall were very excited about being able to use Western warships, because they knew that the current Western warships were far more powerful than the traditional warships of the Ming Dynasty, and with Western warships, then the future pirate career would be carefree.

From the trainee officers of the martial arts hall to the grassroots sailors, they all worked hard to learn and practice the methods of using Western warships.

Na Haonan gave the order, he must complete the most basic scraping training in a short time, and he is not required to meet the standards of the regular army, but at least he overturned the ship when he couldn't sail!

On the walls of the fortress in Cavite, at the western end of the Sanglai Naval Base, Governor Fernando and Emma and his wife were looking at the Ming naval officers and men who were training intensively in Bacor Bay.

The uniform snow-white navy uniform is pleasing to the eye, but at the same time, it feels a hint of threat.

At this time, only the uniforms of the officers of the navies of various countries were uniform, but the sailors and artillerymen did not have any uniforms, and they wore a variety of uniforms. Compared with Deng Haonan's soldiers, it is a group of beggars and a rabble.

This was at least a little worrying in Governor Fernand's mind.

The progress of the Ming Dynasty in the last twenty or thirty years was very fast, and the books and knowledge brought by Western missionaries, especially firearms and science, were quickly put into practice after being translated and introduced by the Ming people, and formed the Ming people's own theories and production processes.

The rate of progress is truly astonishing.

Emma found a topic and asked, "Aren't you worried that they will turn their guns against us one day after learning to use our advanced warships?" ”

Although Governor Fernando was a little worried, he still did not believe that the Ming would come to attack the Philippines.

"Honey, you're worried! Do you know? The standing army of the Ming Empire is more than 2 million people, and with the strength of the Ming Empire, if it wants to attack the Philippines, it will do so more than 20 years ago."

Emma was surprised and asked, "Oh my God! They have so many armies, and they haven't conquered the world? .

Governor Fernando said with a smile: "As far as I know, China only invaded foreign countries in the Mengyuan era, and other dynasties fought back after being beaten, or even after being beaten, they didn't fight back!" ”

Emma apparently knew about the Mongol and Yuan periods, because the entire European population was terrified of the invasion of Europe by the Yuan army, and it was at that time that Europe developed a deep fear of the East, portraying the Oriental dragon as an evil black dragon, which lasted for more than 500 years until the end of the Qing Dynasty after the Sino-Japanese War.

Governor Fernando said: "Although the Ming Empire is strong, they only fight back after being beaten, so as long as we don't mess with him, there will be no problem!" ”

Emma said: "I once saw in your office that the empire was preparing to secretly invade the Ming Empire's offensive plan!" ”

Governor Fernando said with a smile: "Twenty years ago, the empire originally wanted to take advantage of the war between the Ming Dynasty and the Wei Kingdom, suddenly attack the Ming Dynasty and occupy the golden land of the Ming Dynasty!" It's a pity that we all underestimated the strength of the Ming Empire, the powerful fleet of the Wei Kingdom was defeated, and our invincible armada was also defeated, and that plan is now a joke! ”

Governor Fernando didn't care that Emma read his confidential documents, apparently doting on Emma to the extreme.

Holding Emma's body, Governor Fernando said: "After the deal with Daming is completed in a while, we will escort the Dutch captives back to Madrid, and you will be a countess by then!" If you weren't in a hurry for me to be transferred back to the mainland, it wouldn't be cheaper for that Deng Haonan! I'm up to you! How can you repay me? ”

Emma said angrily: "You have been promoted!" I wonder if it's getting stronger here? ”

Governor Fernando was suddenly grabbed by Emma and moaned violently.

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Na Haonan stayed at Bashi Fortress for a week, during which Governor Fernando hosted several banquets for Deng Haonan. Every time he drank cool noodles after getting drunk. It was when Emma had an affair with Di Haonan.

Di Haonan didn't mind cuckolding Governor Fernando, but after all, he was pretending to be a messenger, for fear of disclosure, so one day Deng Haonan invited him to a banquet under the pretext of Manila, so he left Bashi Fortress and got rid of Emma's entanglement.

Returning to Zhao's mansion, Zhao Chuanfeng had already learned the news of Di Haonan's success, and he was now celebrating.

In Zhao Chuanfeng's study, Deng Haonan and Zhao Chuanfeng sat down as guests, and their own maids added tea and water.

Na Haonan briefly told Zhao Chuanfeng about the situation these days.

Zhao Chuanfeng couldn't hide the surprise and admiration on his face, and said: "The old man is really not mistaken, you are a virtuous nephew, you are eloquent and strategic, and you will become a great weapon in the future!" ”

Na Haonan said modestly: "Uncle Zhao has won the award!" The little nephew's trip is medullary. Thanks to Uncle Zhao for telling me to fake the trick of the Qincha, otherwise I wouldn't be so elegant! ”

Zhao Chuanfeng nodded with satisfaction, was modest, and said: "I didn't expect my nephew to get thirty Western warships in one go, and I didn't expect that you already have thousands of troops, which is really gratifying!" ”

Deng Haonan was able to develop and grow in more than half a year, which really surprised Zhao Chuanfeng.

It's just that he didn't know that Na Haonan also already had his own secret military base and military industry, in addition to nearly 10,000 troops being drilled, there were more than 10,000 craftsmen of all kinds working overtime to produce firearms and ammunition.

Of course, this qiē is all thanks to the big tree of Yan Siqi and the fertile land of the brother alliance, otherwise Deng Haonan would not have developed so fast!

Zhao Chuanfeng knew the power and advantages of Western warships, although the number of Di Haonan's warships was far less than that of other merchant forces, but when Deng Haonan's fleet formed combat effectiveness, relying on the ugly Western warships in front of him alone would be enough to compete with any of the three major merchant gangs.

Zhao Chuanfeng deeply felt that he had seen the right person and recognized the right direction.

"Western warships are strong and sharp, and their combat power is naturally certain! However, the disadvantage of Western warships is that the overhead and maintenance costs are huge. The cost of raising one foreign ship is enough to raise three Ming warships of the same tonnage. Therefore, after the virtuous nephew owns this fleet. The future costs will be enormous."

Di Haonan nodded and sighed: "There are gains and losses!" I've thought about that! After the fleet has formed its combat effectiveness, it will first open the sea route from Manila to Daming, first earn some maintenance funds, and then wait for the opportunity to find some valuable maritime merchants to start! ”

Zhao Chuanfeng asked: "The virtuous nephew has captured the flagship of the Dutch fleet, and the Dutch will definitely not give up." When the sea lanes are opened, there will inevitably be a conflict with the Dutch navy."

Deng Haonan knew that Zhao Chuanfeng was worried that his fleet was not the opponent of the Dutch fleet, so he smiled at the moment: "Naturally, at the moment, you can't beat the Dutch fleet!" I'm not going to hit a stone with an egg! I am familiar with the situation in the South China Sea, and I know other routes, and I can completely avoid the Dutch fleet! If I come across a small number of Dutch ships, I will swarm them and destroy them. On the contrary, if we encounter a large number of warships, our ships will be fast, so we can dodge them."

Zhao Chuanfeng breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Deng Haonan was young and vigorous, and he would arrogantly call the Dutch Navy! Looking at it now, Deng Haonan is quite calm, so there is no need to worry about this.

So he smiled and said: "The virtuous nephew is strategizing, and the old man is relieved!" ”

Then Zhao Chuanfeng told Na Haonan about the merchant station and the shipyard, saying that the merchant station could be operated at any time, and when Deng Haonan's fleet could perform escort missions, it would be able to officially trade!

The Spanish cruisers and frigates purchased by Deng Haonan were equipped with design drawings and detailed parameters, because Deng Haonan was afraid that he would not be able to maintain these warships in the future, so he deliberately wanted Governor Fernando to ask for them. And Governor Fernando knew that the Orientals did not understand Western warships. Therefore, there was no doubt about him, and he generously gave the design drawings to Deng Haonan.

Na Haonan handed over the drawings of the cruiser and frigate to Zhao Chuanfeng, and let Zhao Chuanfeng's shipyard craftsmen use them to imitate and manufacture. Zhao Chuanfeng's shipyard could have built Spanish Galen ships. At this time, there were the design drawings and detailed parameters of the official battleship, and the Spanish battleship was originally improved on the Galen ship, so the battleship could be built directly on the original Galen ship in the shipyard

Zhao Chuanfeng was overjoyed after getting the design drawings of the battleship, and immediately said that he would instruct the shipyard craftsmen to imitate it, and said that he could provide Deng Haonan with a battleship at a low price and carry out routine maintenance of Di Haonan's battleship for free!

Deng Haonan then talked to Zhao Chuanfeng about some other details, including the construction of a water village near the Zhao family's shipyard for Di Haonan's fleet to dock and replenish, and to protect the security of the merchant station and shipyard.

At this time, Deng Haonan's subordinates reported that the Dutch East India Company had sent someone to ransom people with ransom.

When he learned about the issue of handing over the captives to the Spaniards, Zhao Chuanfeng gave Di Haonan a proposal. Because Deng Haonan's capture of the Buddha Immortal has offended the Dutch, as a disgrace to the Dutch Navy, they will not let Deng Haonan go. Therefore, Zhao Chuanfeng built a disaster for Na Hao Nan to lead the water to the east, and the matter of handing over Na Hao Nan to the Spanish captives fabricated the illusion that he had nothing to do with him.

This was done by negotiating with the Dutch to get the Dutch ransom and then return the captives to the Dutch.

After leaving Manila with the Dutch and their men, they informed the Spanish defenders of the fortress of Tires and detained the Dutch ships. The explanation to the Spaniards was that the Dutch East India Company had sent men to attack the barracks where the prisoners were held, and to carry out the agreement directly. Let the Spaniards keep watch over the Dutch captives! The Dutch questioned and put the blame on the Spaniards, and we had nothing to do with the release of the Dutch captives.

And the governor of Fernando was anxious to be promoted, so the Spaniards would immediately take the captives to Europe, so there was no need to worry about long nights and dreams.

Na Haonan first heard that the Dutch East India Company had come to ransom him with a million taels of silver, and regretted handing over Van Weit to the Spaniards. At this time, after listening to Zhao Chuanfeng's construction, Deng Haonan praised this old man's methods.

Black eats black!

embezzled one million taels of silver from the Dutch, Deng Haonan's heart was pounding again! Thank you for the valuable monthly tickets and rewards cast by friends such as Zikong Feikong, Junyu, and Long Night of Wind and Rain!