At this time, history returns to its original place, which should be a good thing for the development of the team. Because after the switch of Longqing, the Ming Empire will encourage immigration. In the early years of Wanli, it coincided with the period of great development of 'Wanli Zhongxing'. It's just that because of the intervention of the team, the government doesn't know which minister is in control. It is difficult to say whether Zhang Juzheng, the main contributor to the 'Wanli Zhongxing' situation, can take the throne. But no matter what, the Ming Dynasty is still thriving in this era.

It's just that in 1586, the Wanli Emperor began to indulge in wine, until after 1589, the Wanli Emperor did not govern the court for 28 years, which made the Ming Dynasty decay, and China has been in a slump since then! This time period is already the end of this trial scene, and it has little impact on the development of Zhang Fan's team.

The Akon Book Demon did not dare to slack off, and immediately prepared tribute, as well as asked the Daming Navy Division to leave the necessary defense troops for the sea frontier. There are dozens of surplus ships, especially three 10,000-ton treasure ships, which are not needed for war anyway, and they can bring more immigrants when they go back. So the whole army was solemn, dressed in sackcloth, and the sails were painted black and white, and they went to China......

Not to mention that the Akon Book Demon rushed back to China, bribed the courtiers, and patted the Wanli Emperor's ass. Zhang Fan calculated the time, and estimated that this time the Akon Book Demon came back after going to China, and this trial scene was about to end. He thought about it, there was nothing at hand now, it was better to go to Europe to find out the situation, and see what events would happen on the eve of the 'Anglo-Spanish naval battle'. Maybe there is something else that can influence the outcome of the future war.

In order to save time, he only brought Xuanyuan Xing, and the two of them rode the wooden kite faster. He arrived at Captain Baka's old base first and checked on the equipment. It was discovered that Captain Baka had built an attack fleet of ten of the latest gunboats. The tonnage of each ship is in the five hundred ton class. Such a tonnage is suitable for long-distance voyages, and it can also carry larger caliber guns, carrying more supplies and personnel.

These battleships are made of the most haode golden-filigree teak, and they are also wrapped in iron sheets in the vital parts, which is very strong! The manpower propeller system has also been mechanically extreme, using only 10 people to achieve the optimal speed value. The steam engine will soon be installed. From an economic point of view, such a manpower propeller system plus sails is still more cost-effective and space-saving.

Short-barreled shotguns have also been popularized internally, and the jishu blockade is well done. Only a few of them went to the European underground arms trading market through the channels of the Chinese colonies. But because this shotgun jishu was too advanced and the range was not far, it was not taken seriously by the European side. How do they know that the range is not about the distance, as long as it is enough.

But among Pirates of the Caribbean, this short-barreled shotgun, which rarely circulated, is still very popular. Because this is the best weapon for pirates to rob houses and fight in the streets.

Zhang Fan is very satisfied with the progress of the current base, and the development of Jishu is basically synchronized with the most important colonial centers in China. In fact, in addition to this base of Captain Baka, Zhang Fan's team also developed three naval forces of comparable size in the New World colony, adding up to nearly 50 new gunboats of 300 to 500 tons. This is Liliang other than the Da Ming Water Division. Specially used for the escort of 'Caribbean Union' merchant ships.

Seeing that everything was ready, Zhang Fan felt that even if he only relied on the strength of his team, he would be able to fight with the future Spanish Armada. I felt a little proud in my heart. So he let Regulus fly to Spain on the other side of the Atlantic. Let's see if there's anything left to play on your opponent's side.

As a result, the wooden kite flew for three days, and in the waters of the Azores in the east-central Atlantic, Regulus found a naval battle going on there. The rumbling sound of cannon shook the sea. Zhang Fan immediately asked him to lower his flight altitude and go to investigate. It turned out that it was a French fleet fighting the Spanish fleet.

Zhang Fan couldn't remember what kind of battle this naval battle was and why it started. But judging from the situation, the French were about to be routed by the Spanish fleet. Even if Zhang Fan had the heart to help the French, he was incapable of not having a fleet by his side. I could only watch the Spanish warships pursue the French sailing ships, and sigh with admiration. Otherwise, this would be the best opportunity to weaken the Spanish navy.

Two days later, Zhang Fan flew to Spain. Zhang Fan visited several large ports, and then, with his status as the Spanish Count of San Juan, brought some decent gifts, visited several important military and political nobles in Spain, and listened to Spain's current military strength. Among them were the Duke of Sidonia, the commander of the Spanish fleet in the 'Anglo-Spanish Naval War', and the current Duke of Medina. They will all play an indispensable role in this naval battle.

To Zhang Fan's relief, Spain could hardly afford a large navy due to the loss of colonies in the entire New World and the drastic reduction in funds it received. This made them jealous of the Great Ming Water Master, but they were powerless to compete. And for England, the old enemy, it seems that it is a little powerless.

As can be seen from the major shipyards in Spain, there are not many large sailing ships under construction. And most of them are still merchant ships, and the number of warships is very small.

"With this bit of strength, how dare Spain fight the 'Anglo-Spanish Sea Battle'?" Even Xuanyuan Xing saw the clue.

Zhang Fan smiled: "History will always have a way to bridge. I think that England is now very weak under the space compression of the Chinese colonies. Although it was not as large as Spain's, they did not have the dominance of the New World in the first place. Two weakened countries are fighting, and perhaps the scale of this 'Anglo-Spanish naval battle' will be relatively small. ”

"Will they join forces to fight the Great Ming Water Master?" Regulus was a little worried.

Zhang Fan thought for a while, shook his head and said, "Probably not, I discussed this issue with the book demon Aken." History should be hard to change. The hatred between England and Spain was also difficult to dissolve. But even if they really join forces and want to fight with the Daming Water Master, we are not afraid. Even if the ocean-going fleet of the Daming Navy Division could not win, the 'Zhenhai Artillery' and 'Capture Artillery' in the colonial port were not vegetarians. With their current warships, it is not enough to fire a few shots. Even if they have the ability to land, our musket jishu is centuries ahead of them, afraid of him a bird! We had a universal military service system in the colonies, in order to prevent the European powers from attacking us together. Zhang Fan's tone was a bit like Aken.

Regulus also smiled, "That's the same." Our artillery jishu is ahead too much. It's like playing a game, the technology tree climbs fast, and there are more money and people than them. How do they fight?! ”