Chapter 294: The Treaty of Miami (Subscription Requested)
For some time now, there has been a feeling of overcast clouds all along the coast of Europe.
For the interests of the Caribbean Sea, thousands of miles away, the Netherlands, Britain, and Spain were secretly competing with each other, and of course, some of them had to mention Wang Xuan's name.
This made Wang Xuan, who was previously unknown in Europe, suddenly become famous, and in private, many people called him the king of the Caribbean.
Yes, there is no pirate word, simply the king of the Caribbean.
There is also a reason why it is called so, although the Pirate King is also a lot of strength, but after all, he can't get on the stage, and he doesn't dare to stand up openly and honestly.
The harm is not small and the killing is endless, but it can't decide any big problem, it's just a disease of ringworm and scabies.
But Wang Xuan's power is different, he defeated the Spanish detachment in the Caribbean on the frontal battlefield, and his strength on the surface is more than 15 of the Spanish Navy, and this strength is no less than that of many small countries.
In addition, the Caribbean Mountains are high and the emperor is far away, and it is impossible for any major country to devote the strength of the whole country to an expedition, so it is calculated...... It is not an exaggeration to say that Wang Xuan is the king of the Caribbean.
At least that's what the businessmen who came back from the Caribbean said.
Of course, when the Netherlands was communicating with Spain, Wang Xuan also sent people to communicate with Portugal and the United Kingdom.
This person is Arthur who speaks nicely.
"You know, I'm British myself, and I have a lot of affection for Britain......"
"That's all I can concede......"
"It's mutually beneficial for both of us......"
Communication with the British Cabinet's Foreign Affairs Department was relatively smooth, and Arthur secretly signed the Treaty of Miami on behalf of Wang Xuan.
The treaty stipulated that Britain recognized Wang Xuan's right to rule over the Caribbean, and would send troops to contain the Spanish navy, and at the same time cede the Miami area and Wang Xuan.
Wang Xuan was responsible for continuing to strike at the Spanish naval power while making a decision not to encroach on the British colonies in North America.
Of course, this is a secret draft treaty, provided that Wang Xuan is capable of dealing with the subsequent attack of the Spanish Navy.
It is impossible for the British to make a desperate effort to contain Spain for Wang Xuan, and they prefer to see both sides lose.
After leaving England, Arthur went directly to Portugal, which had been entangled with Spain, and they were willing to participate in any action that could be taken against Spain.
It's just that...... It's really a bit coercive!
Wang Xuan looked at the Portuguese official in front of him who returned with Arthur, and the corners of his mouth twitched, he really didn't expect that the Portuguese slogan was shouted very loudly, let alone sending troops...... I don't even have the guts to make a gesture!
It's a great way to sell your mouth!
Of course, it's not that you can't help at all.
How could a guy like Wang Xuan, who can squeeze two taels of oil out of his bones, let them watch the excitement!
Cannons, gunpowder, muskets, steel-making equipment, steam engine production process materials, these things that can strengthen his own heritage Wang Xuan asked for a lot!
Of course, this is not a particularly unusual thing, but it is relatively large and comprehensive, and it is some common technology, which will not have any impact on Portugal itself.
After sending the Portuguese away, Wang Xuan refocused his focus on new weapons and new warships.
It is a new type of warship, a weapon that can be developed in a short time and can effectively contain the opponent's fleet, Wang Xuan thought about it for a long time and thought of one!
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Time passed quickly, and after more than two months, the Dutch really still sent troops to the English Channel, and the British fleet could only turn around for the most part!
The Spaniards, who were free, were also very simple, directly excluding half of the domestic fleet, and slaughtered towards the Caribbean Sea with great momentum!
The entire expeditionary fleet contains:
1 battleship of the first class, 2 battleships of the second class, 10 battleships of the third class, and 30 battleships of the fourth class!
Compared with Wang Xuan's troops, Spain has 1 more second-class, 3 third-class, and 7 fourth-class!
These combat forces from many places can form a detachment!
Faced with this situation, Wang Xuan naturally would not show weakness!
Moreover, this is not the time for Wang Xuan to hide in the shadows before, he can also play some intrigue and tricks, and now, it is time to do it with a knife and a gun!
Wang Xuan would not let the other party blockade the port of Na Tu, that was a provocation to the authority he had built up with great difficulty, so Wang Xuan commanded the fleet to meet it!
This is an important milestone battle for his worldwide fame!
In the open sea, with 75 warships and more than 3,000 artillery pieces on both sides, a war to determine the ownership of the Caribbean Sea is about to begin!
This sea area was specially chosen by Wang Xuan, the waves are not big, and his secret weapon should be effective!
Neither side could have given the other the upper hand, and the result was almost the same column formation, like two teams of knights, starting to charge in the same direction, but both sides deviated slightly from the angle, and the distance between the two sides was slowly approaching.
Seeing that the distance was getting closer and closer, knowing that it was less than two hundred meters, the fleets of both sides gave the order to open fire almost simultaneously!
When the first cannon was fired, all that remained on the sea was the sound of dense artillery fire and whistling shells, and almost nothing else could be heard!
More than 3,000 artillery pieces began to attack, almost every second there were dozens of guns exploding, and in a short period of time, the battlefield was filled with gunsmoke.
The sea was full of broken wood and human bodies, but the dense sound of cannon deterred that no shark dared to come to the vicinity to find food!
Seeing that the situation on the battlefield had changed chaotically, Wang Xuan knew that it was time to put down his secret weapon!
He took out the horn from the space and blew it vigorously, dirty ...... Unclean...... Unclean......
Now only this magic horn can make all subordinates hear their orders!
The sound of the horn not only boosted everyone's morale, but at the same time, on the warships, some windsurfing boards were suddenly lowered!
The so-called windsurfing is a modern kind of competition, which looks like sailing, but is actually a sport that is controlled by a single person and is much faster.
It's just that Wang Xuan has modified it in a targeted manner.
A barbed iron cone was added to the head, which could be pierced directly into the hull, and on the board was placed more than 20 pounds of gunpowder bags wrapped in oilcloth, and the lead was made of white phosphorus, which would spontaneously combust when it was pulled out and saw the air.
The operator only needs to get close to the opponent's battleship, pull out the cork, let the fuse ignite, and jump into the sea, and the sail board will explode after piercing the opponent's hull under inertia!
When the time comes...... there will be a 'boom', and a big hole will be blown out of the opponent's hull!
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