Chapter 19: The Dutch fleet is destroyed and the Red Flag Gang is pursued.

"Your Highness, you now have the maritime supremacy of Southeast Asia!"

By Zhu Daohua's side.

Napoleon. Bonaparte was equally shocked.

From the previous Battle of Batam to the current Battle of the South China Sea, one thing is illustrated.

Zhu Daohua detonated a military revolution!

On land, it will be symbolized by mortars and grenades with wooden handles.

And on the ocean.

It will be a world of fast light warships like land cavalry!!

Gone may be the days when battleships traveled tens of thousands of miles to conquer a country – if the technology of the wooden tail tip bomb spread.

And the diffusion of technology is almost inevitable.

In other words, the future naval battles will be small and fast....

Expensive battleships are a thing of the past - Napoleon was actually somewhat limited by the times.

When the steam engine matured, the metallurgical process advanced.

When the time comes, the Iron Battleship powered by a steam engine will replace the Sail Battleship.

By that time...

The era of the cannon will return again.

But that's all for the future.

Zhu Daohua didn't think that far ahead - he also knew very well that the current technological advantage was only temporary.

The countries of Europe were not Qing courts.

The Europeans were drawn up in years of war.

Advances in military technology will allow the Europeans to react as soon as possible.

Build small fast warships.

Imitation wooden tray tail pointed bullet.

Even if the mercury thunder acid explosive cannot be imitated for a while.

The power of a bomb filled with black powder can also be used against wooden sail warships

It will not take long for the navies of European countries to complete the "small and fast" reform.

At most, it will take half a year to a year.

Therefore.

Zhu Daohua knows that the key now is not to let the Dutch escape.

With the constant bombardment.

The Dutch battleships, completely defenseless, were all sunk.

All that remained were the Dutch sailors lying on the planks or on the side of the lifeboat.

Zhu Daohua's face also showed excitement after seeing the complete destruction of the Dutch fleet.

So.

Although it is said that the strength of Zhu Daohua's command is not enough to occupy the islands of the South Seas.

For example, resource-rich islands in the South Seas such as Borneo and Java.

But at least, it controls the surface of the South Seas.

That's enough to bring in more than that.

"King, take it when you see it!"

Gu Song reminded on the side.

Zhu Daohua suddenly came to his senses.

As previously planned.

The purpose of this battle was only to eliminate the naval power of the Dutch, not to expel the Dutch from the South Seas, because Zhu Daohua did not have time to smooth out the intricate forces here in the South Seas.

He needs a surrogate.

The Dutch are ideal agents.

Because they have been here for hundreds of years.

If you pinch the lives of the Dutch, you can also use the Dutch to extract benefits from the Dutch East Indies colony.

Even more critical.

Zhu Daohua did not want to disrupt the trade structure of Southeast Asia.

He just wants to make money.

Zhu Daohua took a deep breath.

"Mean, these Dutchmen are still useful!"

A toothless tiger.

It's perfect for being a dog...

He looked at Macartney and Bourblon not far away.

The Dutch are gone, and they should come.

Direct domination of Southeast Asia is not Zhu's goal for the time being – it can't be done.

The Dutch were here for hundreds of years, and with the exception of a few satraps, they did not establish direct rule in Southeast Asia.

The rule of the Dutch also relied on the large and small islands of Java and Borneo to submit to the Dutch sultanate.

Zhu Daohua knows.

If you want to establish direct rule in Southeast Asia.

It is impossible to do it without more than ten years of hard work.

It would be a waste of time to delay for more than ten years in Nanyang.

There is this kung fu.

The Ming Dynasty can be restored.

"King! The leaders of Lan Fang's surnames ask to see..."

Zhu Daohua heard this.

couldn't help but smile slightly: "Wan Qing, it seems that this killing monkey and chicken can be regarded as a successful completion!" ”

Gu Song stroked his beard and said with a smile: "After this battle, the Lanfang country will not dare to have different intentions, but the king must also pay attention.... Just seek the benefits of Nanyang, and you must not fall too deep in Nanyang, so as not to delay the business! ”

Zhu Daohua smiled and nodded.

Of course he does.

The fundamental purpose of returning to the East is not to make a fuss in the South Seas.

After smoothing out all the affairs of the South Seas and being able to stably obtain the funds from the South Seas to support his northward expedition, it is time to move his army to the north.

With the superiority of the Navy.

When the time comes, he will be able to be the same as the British army during the Opium War.

In this 10,000-mile sea frontier, you can fight wherever you want!

This is the real initiative on the battlefield.

......

"The criminals Luo Fangbo (Liu Qianxing, Ye Daoqi, Chen Dexian) visited King Ming, but the grass people had no eyes and no beads, so they failed to meet the dignity frame in time and knelt down to pray for forgiveness."

The leaders of the four surnames of Lan Fang knelt down at Zhu Daohua's feet.

They didn't dare to raise their heads.

Luo Fangmei, who came with her, quietly raised her eyelids and glanced at Zhu Daohua when she knelt down.

This look made the heart of the twenty-three-year-old "old girl" pound.

Compared to the Chinese man with rat tail here in Nanyang.

Zhu Daohua is tall, with a good appearance, broad shoulders and a broad body.

He was not wearing an ugly robe and a horse coat, but a brocade robe with wide sleeves.

Coupled with the power of Zhu Daohua to defeat the Dutch at this time, he has a bit of majesty.

Luo Fangmei remembered her brother's words that day, and her face couldn't help but feel hot.

'Rise up, everybody! ’

Zhu Daohua didn't seem to care at all about the wait-and-see of these houses.

Instead, he smiled and let a few people get up.

It looks very kind.

But a few people didn't dare to make a mistake.

After getting up, he also stood honestly with his hands tied, waiting for Lord Ming's lecture.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are all Chinese people, and we should help each other and unite as one in this land of the South Seas. The Dutch have been defeated, and those Dutch sailors are not guilty of death, so you might as well help me to arrest those Dutch sailors and judge them again. ”

A few people listened.

A big sigh of relief.

Since this Lord Ming is unceremoniously a direct showdown errand.

That means he doesn't have the heart to kill them all.

At least Lan Fang's surnames don't need to worry about their heads for the time being.

"I'll take my orders!"

Several leaders with the surname Lan Fang retired one after another.

Luo Fangmei, who was spicy on the ground in Lanfang, didn't dare to disturb King Ming now, and followed Luo Fangbo with low eyebrows and exited.

"Order, the first detachment of the Haiyan-class group turned around and pursued and the Red Flag Gang! Don't let these pirates escape!! ”

Cooked the Dutch.

Those who are going to Batam to grab a special robbery.

Of course, Zhu Daohua will not let it go.

To the Chinese Haikou, Zhu Daohua would not be as polite as to Lan Fangguo.

From Zhu Daohua's point of view.

These pirates.

It is also an opponent in the struggle for sea power.

Sea power is Zhu Daohua's core interest, and no one else will be allowed to get involved.

Therefore.

There are only two ways for these Chinese pirates to go: surrender, or be exterminated.