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"Your Excellency, how do you know the truth of the incident?" Major General Bryton asked. How did he think it sounded, it sounded like a fantasy. Can a group of pirates take down a regular warship of the British Navy? In that case, then the British Navy would be too rubbish. In addition, it is incredible that a group of pirates can still establish a country, and this country has developed into a major headache for the British.

"A few years ago, Xinhua carried out a large-scale anti-piracy operation in the South China Sea. There are many pirate groups that have either been exterminated by the Xinhua Kingdom or have taken refuge in the Xinhua Kingdom. Among them, there were also some pirates who couldn't get along anymore and had to leave the South China Sea. One of them was one of the pirates of Flying Fish Island. It's just that he lost the power struggle and was forced to leave Flying Fish Island. In desperation, he approached the officials of the Governor's Palace, and finally told me the whole story. Governor Bonham said.

The pirate in the mouth of Governor Wenham was Chen San, who Long Yufei and they let go. Originally, Long Yufei and Luo Sangu both thought that Chen San with a few henchmen, just such a small boat, it was impossible to survive in the South Seas. The complex sea conditions in the South China Sea may blow Chen San and his ship overturned with a single wind and wave. Even if they were lucky enough to escape the storm, there were many pirates in the South China Sea at that time. Chen San and the others wanted to survive among the many pirates, it was absolutely impossible.

It's just that Long Yufei and Luo Sangu didn't expect it. Chen San's luck is really good. After leaving Flying Fish Island, Chen San joined a small pirate gang with a few henchmen. Continued to do businessless business. And, relying on his ability and ambition, he eventually became the boss of this pirate group. Originally, Chen San also wanted to seek revenge on the pirates of Flying Fish Island, but when he returned to Flying Fish Island with people two years later. only to find that Flying Fish Island had been empty. After that, Chen San continued to work as a pirate in the South China Sea.

However, the good times were short-lived. When Xinhua began to intensify its crackdown on pirates in the South China Sea. A large number of pirate groups perished. The remaining pirate groups have also defected to Xinhua or changed careers. Moreover, in that operation to exterminate pirates, Chen San also got a piece of news that shocked him. Powerful Xinhua State. It was actually founded by the pirates of Flying Fish Island. He recognized a captain of the Xinhua Navy. What was originally just a small pirate on Flying Fish Island has become a majestic captain who makes the pirates flee from the wind. This made Chen San shocked and angry, afraid that he would be killed after Xinhua Guo discovered his identity. So the pirate gang was disbanded and fled to Singapore.

After arriving in Singapore, Chen San relied on the savings of being a pirate for many years to live a rich life. However, he was angry with Long Yufei and Luo Sangu in his heart. But it didn't decrease at all, but because after learning the true details of Xinhuaguo. Once again, it was exuberant. Chen San spent a lot of money to find out the news of Xinhuaguo. When he knew that Long Yufei was actually the king of Xinhua Kingdom, and Luo Sangu also became the queen of Xinhua Kingdom, he was even more jealous to death. However, the current Xinhua Kingdom is not the same group of pirates on Flying Fish Island as it was at the beginning, and if he learns about Chen San's cunning, he will need to use a little finger to kill him. Chen San wanted to take revenge on Long Yufei and Luo Sangu, with his own strength, it was absolutely impossible. Therefore, he hit the idea on the head of the British.

Chen San spent a lot of money to buy off a staff member of the British Governor's Office in the Straits Settlements. By chance, I met Governor Bonham. Therefore, Chen San explained to the Governor of Wenham the details of the Xinhua Kingdom, as well as the fact that the pirates of Flying Fish Island had booby-trapped the battleship 'Coventry'. When Governor Bonham first learned about this, he was very shocked and did not believe it at all. However, it is true that the new Chinese kingdom suddenly rose from the South Seas, and was originally founded in Mindanao. But before that, there is no way to know. After analysis, Governor Wenham determined that what Chen San said was true. It's just that at that time, Xinhua had become the hegemon of Nanyang, and its national strength was in full swing. In addition, the British army and navy had not yet completed the rearmament, and if the war with Xinhua was started at that time, Britain would not have any chance of winning at all. Instead, it will startle the snake. Therefore, Governor Wenham sent someone to put Chen San under house arrest. At the same time, he hid this matter and slowly waited for the opportunity.

Now, the time is ripe for war against Xinhua. The reasons for war are also very strong. After the queen's war authorization is delivered, it is natural that war can be declared on Xinhua.

On June 25, 1843, a clipper ship arrived in Singapore from England with the long-awaited Queen's war authorization from Governor Bonham of the Straits Settlements. After receiving the war authorization, Governor Bonham was overjoyed and immediately gave the order to prepare for war. He made demands on Major General Burleyton and Major General Allen, and in three days, he would formally declare war on the Xinhua consul in Singapore. At the same time, the Straits Settlements envoy to Manila will also declare war on Xinhua on behalf of the Straits Settlements and the United Kingdom. Before the declaration of war, the British navy had to leave the military port and prepare for a decisive battle with the Xinhua navy. Strive to win the first battle and gain sea control in the South Seas.

In a small compound in western Singapore, Mr. Chen is under house arrest. Although, having lost his freedom, he did not complain. As long as you can take revenge on Long Yufei and Luo Sangu, it will be worth paying no matter how big the price is. Besides, what's so bad about the delicious food and drink here? It's better than being a pirate at sea and not knowing when you're going to be killed. In addition, he was very happy to see the relationship between Xinhua and the British becoming more and more strained. He very much wanted to see Britain defeat Xinhua and then kill Long Yufei and Luo Sangu's dog man and woman. In this way, it will also avenge his expulsion from Flying Fish Island.

It's just that if Xinhua is defeated, what kind of tragic impact it will have on the Chinese people is no longer in Chen San's consideration at all. He just betrayed Xinhua for his own selfishness. Of course, his purpose was not destined to succeed.

On June 27, 1843, a huge fleet led by Rear Admiral Allen, commander of the British Navy's Far East Fleet, left the port of Singapore and headed for the South China Sea. The intelligence officers of Xinhua Guo, who were lurking in Singapore, immediately sent out the information. However, it will take at least two days for the information to reach Manila. If the order is issued to the military and naval fleets in various parts of Xinhua, I am afraid that the daylily will be cold. In order to solve this problem, the garrisons in various parts of Xinhua and the commanders of the various fleets of the navy have a great deal of autonomy. If they are attacked by an enemy, or if they have a serious threat to them, they can order an attack. As for the consequences of this, it is not for them to consider.

At 9 a.m. on June 28, Bonham, the British Governor of the Straits Settlements, urgently met with Lin Guodong, the consul of Xinhua in Singapore. In the office of the Governor of Bonham, Lin Guodong met the Governor of Bonham, who had a stern face.

Suddenly, Consul Lin Guodong felt a bad feeling in his heart, and he realized that the war was probably about to start. What happened next also confirmed his idea.

"Your Excellency, on behalf of the British Empire, I formally inform your country. From now on, our two countries are officially at war. After meeting Consul Lin Guodong, Governor Wenham did not say a word of superfluity, and directly declared war on Xinhua on behalf of Britain, which made Lin Guodong a little stunned.

Even if you want to tear your face, it won't be so direct. Somehow will say some high-sounding words, and make excuses and so on.

Consul Lin Guodong took a deep breath, and then said, "Your Excellency the Governor, it's a pity that our two countries will go to war. However, although Xinhua does not want to fight, we are not afraid of war. Someday, the British government will regret imposing war on the head of Xinhua today. ”

"Your Excellency, the British Empire declared war on Xinhua for a legitimate reason." Governor Bonham said suddenly.

"A valid reason? Hum! Consul Lin Guodong sneered. The real reason why Britain declared war on Xinhua is known to anyone with a discerning eye. Isn't it because Britain is worried that once Xinhua defeats the Manchus, its strength will grow rapidly, and it will pose a threat to Britain at that time? For this reason, Britain did not hesitate to adopt the method of war to contain the Xinhua State. This is very normal in state-to-state interactions. Didn't the British also gather all the countries of Europe to attack France together?

"Your Excellency, I don't know if you know the battleship Coventry. It was a battleship of the Far East Fleet of the British Navy. It's just that eight years ago, when this warship was on a mission in the South China Sea, it lost contact with us. We already have accurate information that the battleship 'Coventry' was attacked by Xinhua, and all the British naval officers and sailors on the battleship were killed by Xinhua. Governor Bonham said coldly.

"Eight years ago? Your Excellency, you are simply slandering us. Lin Guodong said disdainfully. Even if you want to find an excuse, you have to find a reliable one, eight years ago, the new China Kingdom had not yet been established, how could it be possible to attack the warships of the British Navy.

"Your Excellency, you may not know, but you need not be in a hurry to deny it. I think that the king of your country and a group of high-ranking officials must know very well. In addition, I can sue you that the man named Chen San is in our hands. Therefore, the British Empire's declaration of war on Xinhua this time is completely justified and reasonable! Governor Bonham said. (To be continued......)