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The restructuring of the domestic sailors did not affect the exploration of the African route by the original East Tianzhu Sailor (of course, more because the sentinel ships sent out to explore did not know the domestic movements), no, under the guidance of the navigator who had gone back and forth to the sailor university, a fleet of Chinese ships appeared outside the African coastline.

When the Chinese mission first went to Europe, it sailed south from Pondicherry, India, crossed the Maldives reefs, and then crossed the entire ocean to reach the Mascrean Islands on the east side of Madagascar, where it resupplied and rested at the French colonial port in Mauritius before sailing directly to Cape Storm into the Atlantic Ocean. On the way back, because Portuguese ships led the way, the group sailed directly into the Portuguese colonial trading port off the coast of Mozambique after crossing the Cape of the Storm to rest, and then sailed directly to India.

Compared with the Franco-Portuguese routes that lead to Guò on both sides of the island of Madagascar, the Chinese side actually had more choices - during this period, the Omani state had governors and garrisons in Mombasa and Sanzibar, and new East African ports and towns such as Tanga, Bagamoyo, and Pangani were also in the hands of the Swahili-Arab merchant alliance - compared to the notorious European colonial merchants, the reputation of the new Chinese maritime merchants was much better, As a result, the pathfinder ships of the Huaxia Navy could sail around the entire Indian Ocean border without worrying about finding a supply port. It's just that such a voyage is not economical and time-consuming, but in order to find the most convenient passage to Cape Storm and a foothold in Africa, Xia Jun still needs to venture across the middle line of the ocean, and can only search slowly along the African coastline.

"This port is not marked on the map." Looking at a seaport under construction in the distance, the temporary commander of the exploration fleet made Tang Yuntao's face a little ugly. "Let's go over and find out which country it belongs to." It's no wonder that Tang Yuntao feels distraught, this way is either the territory of the Swahili-Arabs or the colony of the Portuguese, and even the only hope in southern Africa is now that there are early starters, no wonder he is as uncomfortable as constipation. "Damn, is it true that you have to find a way to build a port and open a town on Moon Island (Madagascar)?"

Madagascar is a large island, but the kingdom of Imelina on the island has unified most of the islands and is in a state of prosperity, not a fish belly that can be conquered, plus the country has close trade relations with the Swahili-Arab League in the north, the Portuguese in the east, and the French in the Masculin Islands in the west.

"My lord, a ship has left the port to intercept it." The lookout post on the second-class cruiser of Tang Yuntao's ship [Changfeng] reported loudly. "The flag is, it's Hongyi, that's right, it's Hongyi's 28-gun cruiser."

"Hongyi?" The ship commander of the [Changfeng] made Zhu Zhongwu raise his telescope to observe, and turned his head to build a road. "My lord, Hongyi only has a 28-gun cruiser, we have an absolute advantage, why don't we fight, kill Hongyi's cruiser, and then destroy this port city, it will be good to break Hongyi's mind."

"Nonsense!" Tang Yuntao scolded. "Fighting can solve the problem, the official has already ordered it." Tang Yuntao pointed to the map in his hand and said. "On the edge of Cape Storm is the port of Cape Town, can you guarantee that when we start, Hongyi's backup fleet won't just appear?" The African detachment had a second-class cruiser, two first-class letter ships, and a medium-sized military transport ship, and had an absolute advantage over the Dutch in front of them, but the Dutch, who had lost the East Indies, had already taken South Africa as the most important place to explore, so how could they easily abandon this port under construction. "Besides, even if you sink the Hongyi ship and destroy the Hongyi New Port, can you guarantee that there will be no one left to catch the Hongyi? No, that's not a clear sue sù Hongyi, and try to find trouble with this dynasty as much as possible in the future. After all, this is not Nanyang, in case the first dynasty is halfway through the construction of the port city in Xihe Niuzhou, and Hongyi comes to find trouble, how do you say let the imperial court rescue it? ”

Zhu Zhongwu, who was reprimanded by Tang Yuntao, retorted very disapprovingly: "My lord, even if you are an enemy today, it is difficult to ensure that when the imperial court builds a port in the future, Xiyi will not come to make trouble, it is better to strike first." ”

Tang Yuntao smiled angrily, and was about to say something, when the lookout post reported again: "My lord, Hongyi sent a small boat to approach. ”

Tang Yuntao glared at Zhu Zhongwu and ordered: "Lord Zhu, this official doesn't want to argue with you about anything, you go to receive Hongyi and tell them that the fleet is just passing by." ”

Tang Yuntao left, and Zhu Zhongwu rolled his eyes at the back of the temporary governor: "Bah, how did you choose this cowardly to be the commander of the capital, and I also went to Ctesi Europa, and I lost the face of the sailor in vain." ”

"Lord Commander, Lord Tang may have good intentions." On the side, the [Changfeng] military Sima, who heard the conflict between the two, softly persuaded his direct commander. "Your Excellency, don't forget the trespass case, after all, we don't have a temperance, once the conflict starts, there will be a few people who will participate in the adult's crime of provoking me."

"The general will not be subject to the order of the monarch abroad, how can it be played thousands of miles overseas, and it will not delay things." After that, the negative Zhu Zhongwu said. "Brother Rongxi, but you talk softly to Hongyi, Lao Tzu's upset will disappear."

Looking at the commander who threw his hands away, Jun Sima had no choice but to wait on the side of the ship with a wry smile. Fortunately, the Dutch also felt that the Xia army was stronger than their own, so they did not let go because of the previous war between the two countries, and after receiving the reward, they just guarded the whole process, escorting the Xia army ship group all the way to the north, until the afternoon of the next day, they turned around and returned.

"My lord, look, there seems to be an estuary and a small harbor ahead." After leaving the Dutch, the Chinese exploration group began to have good luck. "Shall we go over and find out?"

Tang Yuntao nodded, and a few small boats slowly sailed towards the mouth of the river, measuring the depth of the water, observing the current, and using a whole day to try to trace along the river, and finally marked a suitable location for building a port on Tang Yuntao's map.

"It's just that this place is too close to Hongyi's new port, so I'm afraid that there will be conflicts in the future." These words made Zhu Zhongwu feel harsh again, but Tang Yuntao continued as if he was unconscious. "Let's continue to explore north, the investigation is our business, and the selection is Shangguan's business, and it is better than us to think about it."

Tang Yuntao chose to hand over the contradictions, and although Zhu Zhongwu was dissatisfied, he had nothing to say, so the fleet continued to go north, and almost two days later, another bay appeared. However, before Tang Yuntao gave the order to investigate, the lookout post urgently reported that a group of Dutch ships had appeared in the distance and were speeding towards him.

Zhu Zhongwu jumped up when he heard this, and scolded: "Damn, I said that Hongyi should not be indulged lightly, now that it is good, raising tigers is a problem, and we will wait for the casualties to be small, and I have missed the major events of the court, how will I explain after I go back." ”

Tang Yuntao looked coldly at someone from the Qiu Ba faction, and resolutely ordered: "Come on, raise the flag, let [Dousu No. 57] and [Yunzi No. 77] retreat separately, and then order [Ghost Susu No. 9] to lean over immediately." ”

The military Sima of the [Changfeng] was also a little surprised, and couldn't help asking, "My lord, who are you?" ”

"Don't worry, this official is not going to run." Speaking of this, Tang Yuntao went back to the cabin and took out a book of notes. "Commander Zhu, check your logbook, if there is no problem, wait for this booklet to be taken away by [Ghost Lodge No. 9]. By the way, let the flag officer inform the ships that if they are separated, they will meet at Fort Mozambique, and if any ship does not arrive within half a month, the rest of the people do not have to wait, and they will return directly to Lingyamen to report a qiē. ”

Zhu Zhongwu's face slowed slightly, and he returned to the cabin to retrieve the logbook and quickly proofread the number on Tang Yuntao's book. As soon as the proofreading was correct, the first-class letter ship [Onijuku Nine] slowly approached the [Changfeng]. At this time, his own sailors bandaged Tang Yuntao's notes and tied them to the cable and threw them on the opposite board. After untying the cable and putting away this important booklet, the [Onisu No. 9] sailed away in a hurry, and by this time the [Dousu No. 57] and [Yunzi No. 77], which had been pulled out earlier, had already sailed away, and only the Dutch ships that were becoming clearer and clearer were still approaching.

"Commander Zhu, are you afraid?" Tang Yuntao looked at each other with a smile. "If you're not afraid, turn around and catch up."

"Master Tang, you are underestimating my old Zhu." Zhu Zhongwu glanced back without showing weakness, and then built a yì road. "But Lord Tang, fighting a war is not only about blood bravery, but also about using your brains, why should we turn around and send it to others to be beaten? It's better to lead to the southeast, I want to see if Hongyi will be successful. ”

"Lord Zhu is quite resourceful." Tang Yuntao applauded and laughed. "Anyway, Zhu commands the ship, Zhu commands the envoy to be the master, and the official will not overstep his duties, come and bring a piece of chain mail to the official, and the officer is still qualified as a hand-to-hand combat??????"

"Your Excellency, those Chinese scattered and fled." On the leading Dutch flagship, the captain asked the merchant who was accompanying the ship for instructions. "Shall we also scatter and pursue?"

The merchant asked expressionlessly, "How much is the Chinese's ship?" Can we catch up? ”

"The degree of the two communication ships of the Chinese heading north can reach up to seven knots in this wind direction, and if they are fully traveling, we will definitely not be able to catch up, and the forty-gun warships moving in the southeast direction are four knots, and in this wind direction they have also passed our ship, only the Chinese armed merchant ships seem to be unable to reach four knots because of heavy loads, and we still have a chance to catch up." The captain observed for a moment and gave an answer. "If we can catch up with the armed merchant ships of the Chinese, we may be able to force the communication ships and forty guns to turn around and fight a decisive battle with us??????"