Benidorm, Spanish naval base. At this moment, in the conference room of the naval base, several fleet commanders of the Spanish Navy were discussing the next move. The Spanish Admiralty, Duke Aguilera, has ordered the fleet to go to sea to meet the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. Admiral San Miguel, commander of the Spanish Navy's 3rd Fleet, was appointed commander to command the operation.

"Gentlemen, the Mediterranean Fleet of the British Navy is coming soon. This time, the main forces of the Mediterranean Fleet all poured out, and for us, it was a great threat. Admiral San Miguel said in a deep voice.

"Your Excellency, I believe that we should refrain from fighting the British Navy. Our ally, the powerful 1st Fleet of the Chinese Navy, will arrive in a few days. Why can't we wait for them to arrive and fight the British Navy? By that time, we will have absolute certainty! Admiral Leodonna, commander of the 1st Fleet of the Spanish Navy, said.

"Yes, I also agree to avoid it first, and when the Chinese navy arrives, we will deal with the British together!" This was also stated by the commander of the 2nd Fleet of the Spanish Navy, Admiral Francisco.

Although, both Admiral Leodonna and Admiral Francisco are veteran admirals of the Spanish Navy. And General San Miguel is a cutting-edge general. Between the three of them, there is a contradiction. In particular, the appointment of Admiral San Miguel as commander of the fleet made Admiral Leodonna and Admiral Francisco a little dissatisfied. Of course, the strength of the 3rd Fleet is also the most powerful of the three fleets of the Spanish Navy.

The 3rd Fleet of the Spanish Navy has two 'Qin-class' battleships, 6 'Trotto-class' cruisers and 8 'Tiangang-class' destroyers ordered from the Chinese Empire. All of them are cutting-edge warships, much more powerful than the 1st and 2nd fleets. Of course, the 'Trotto-class' cruisers and 'Tiangang-class' destroyers purchased by the Spanish Navy were both cut versions, and neither of them was equipped with torpedo tubes. After all, it is the secret weapon of the Imperial Navy, even if the Kingdom of Spain is an ally of the Empire, but now these weapons cannot be exported at will.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I know that there is a certain gap between us and the British Navy. However, Duke Aguilera meant that he hoped that we would be able to defeat the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet head-on, in order to show our strength and restore the glory of the Spanish Navy. And not all of them have to wait for our allies to arrive. In that case, the glory of our Spanish navy will be lost! Admiral San Miguel said.

In essence, the strength of the Spanish Navy is not far from that of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. The real gap, mainly between the navies of the two countries, has the will to fight. After the defeat of the Armada by the British Navy, the Spanish Navy seemed to have broken its backbone, and never won the battle against the British Navy. This ultimately led to the decline of the mighty Spanish Empire, and also caused the Spanish navy to have a natural fear of the British navy.

Although, Admiral San Miguel also knew that with the current state of the Spanish Navy and the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, it was estimated that it would be difficult to win. It will even come at a terrible price. However, if the blood of the Spanish Navy can be rekindled with the help of this naval battle, it will be worth it.

Admiral Leodonnell and Admiral Francisco, both of whom had served in the navy for decades and had experienced almost all naval battles between the Spanish and British navies, were silent. The two are also very clear about what the Spanish Navy really lacks right now.

"Well, I agree to fight with the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet!" Admiral Leodonnell said.

"I agree, I hope God will bless us to defeat the damned British!" Admiral Francisco also said.

"Hmmm! I'm sure we'll win! Admiral San Miguel nodded firmly.

Half an hour later, the Spanish Navy left Benidorm and sailed into the middle of the sea. The fleet, in a neat formation, sailed south. Several of the fastest 'Tiangang-class' destroyers went out dozens of nautical miles in front of the fleet to look for traces of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. Although no torpedo tubes are installed, other equipment is complete, especially in terms of degree, the 'Tiangang-class' destroyer's maximum voyage of up to 22 knots is enough to leave behind any warship of the British Navy, which is convenient for carrying out reconnaissance missions.

On the afternoon of August 1, 1854, in the northwestern part of the Alvoran Sea, two large fleets were moving in opposite directions. If neither side turns, it will probably take another two or three hours to happen.

"Your Excellency, Commander, this is the latest information!" The battleship 'Agamemnon', the flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet of the British Navy.

"Oh God! Am I reading it wrong? Those Spaniards did not stay in the military port honestly, trembling under the protection of the shore defense artillery, and actually had the courage to go to sea to fight. Could it be that only the battleships they bought from the Chinese will be able to confront us? ”。 He had been the commander of the Mediterranean Fleet for some time, and the Spanish Navy, although it was constantly gaining strength, did not dare to confront the British Navy at all. As was said before, the splendor of the Spanish Navy had already dissipated by the time the Armada was defeated. Even if the Spanish and French navies later joined forces against the British navy, this could not be changed. It is surprising that the Spanish Navy now has the audacity to go out to sea.

"Your Excellency, the Spaniards have two advanced battleships ordered from the Chinese Navy, four 'Eastern Zhou-class' warships that can rival the 'Nelson-class' battleships, and six 'Western Zhou-class' warships that can compete with the 'Orlando-class' battleships. They are also superior to ours in the number of small warships. If the Spaniards resolutely resist, we will have to eat them in one bite, I am afraid it will be a little difficult! Otherwise, we'd better wait until the home fleet arrives before we make plans! ”。 The Spanish Navy is not so easy to bully soft persimmons!

"Hell! Henry, what are you talking nonsense? Will the great British Royal Navy be scared away by the Spaniards? It's definitely not a funny joke at all! We have more capital ships than the Spaniards, and the Spaniards want to fight us, and there will be no good end! ”。 This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he will never give it up.

"However, Your Excellency Commander, if we are damaged, I am afraid that it will affect our battle with the Chinese!" After all, their enemies were not only the Spanish Navy, but also the mighty Chinese Navy.

"No, Henry! You're too pessimistic. The Spaniards want to do us harm, it's simply not possible. Their capital ships are inferior to ours in number, and their soldiers are even more incomparable to ours. If there is a war, they will be defeated. And it was a fiasco! ”。

, I had to say no more. He only hopes,. Otherwise, the Mediterranean Fleet will be in trouble.

Suddenly, several masts appeared on the surface of the sea in the distance, and at first only a little. However, in the end, the shortening of the distance, the hull under the mast also appeared. The flag of the Spanish Navy flying from the mast is so conspicuous.

"Whew!" A terrible siren sounded over the fleet. The British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet immediately began to change formation, and the 'Pearl-class' cruisers pounced on it like hunting dogs. Behind the 'pearl-class' cruisers was the lead ship of the Mediterranean Fleet.

The soldiers hurried to their posts amid the sound of the sirens, and the cannons' jackets were removed and pointed at the distant sky. All of them entered their posts at the first time.

Inside the bridge of the Agamemnon, look at the Spanish warships that appear in the distance.

"It's just a few small warships, there's no need to make a fuss. That was supposed to be a reconnaissance ship for the Spaniards. Soon we will be able to meet the main force of the Spaniards! ”。

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander! It seems that this time, the Spaniards are also determined to fight us! ”。

"Humph! They're hitting a stone with an egg. Soon they will be able to taste the power of the Royal Navy of the British Empire. As if the Spanish Navy was not taken into account at all.

As soon as the destroyers of the Spanish Navy's 'Tiangang-class' appeared in the British Navy, they immediately reported the position of the British to the flagship in the rear.

On the battleship 'Madrid', the flagship of the Spanish Navy, Admiral San Miguel received news of the appearance of the Mediterranean Fleet of the British Navy.

"Order the fleets, get ready for battle! The next battle is time to restore the glory of the Spanish Navy with our blood! For Spain, for Her Majesty the Queen, fight to the end! Admiral San Miguel roared angrily! r1152

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