Great Britain, France, Austria-Hungary, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey...... The Six-Nation Alliance, although this lineup looks extremely luxurious on the surface, but only those who know the roots will understand that this coalition army has been buried with huge hidden dangers since it was formed, and Richard is obviously such a person.

First of all, France had just been beaten by Britain and Austria-Hungary, and its national strength was greatly damaged, and this time it was only because Louis XIV was newly mourned, and the newly succeeded Louis XV did not dare to offend Britain and Austria-Hungary, and in order to be able to obtain a benefit in the war against China, so as to regroup, it had to send troops; The battle for supremacy between the Dutch and England at sea ended in a British victory, and it is difficult to say whether the Dutch would have sided with Britain if they had the chance; Turkey has always been a rival in Europe, and although it has been working with Britain to suppress rivals such as France and Russia in recent years, centuries of feuds and battles of faith have doomed this to be a short-lived cooperation. Moreover, since the formation of the coalition army, the generals of the armies of various countries have been constantly arguing, and it is no wonder that the two commanders, Marlborough and Prince Eugen, had to bypass the others and order the troops to attack alone.

However, although Richard had a premonition that the prospects for cooperation with the coalition forces might not be too good, the next news still made him feel a little frightened.

Marlborough wanted to see what the soldiers of the Qing Kingdom were like, and although he finally got his wish, the actual result made him and the generals of the Six Nations who heard the news tingle!

…… No captives!

The British Navy is the main force of the combined fleet this time, and the Royal Navy accounts for almost half of the combined fleet with a total of almost 230 ships and a total of 150 warships. Moreover, it is extremely unfortunate that more than 10 of these 30 warships are damaged, and nearly half of them are irreparable.

Moreover, in such a battle, the most palpitating thing for the British was that they failed to capture a single prisoner or capture a single Qing warship!

According to the war report. Except for the three Qing warships that were able to escape from the battlefield, the rest of the Qing warships, except for those that were sunk, sank themselves!

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"Why is this happening? ...... "For such a war, the mastermind of the British Admiral George, Rook, was almost so angry that he vomited blood. There was shock at the Qing army's desperate fighting attitude, and extreme anger at the huge losses of the British Royal Navy. Twice the strength of the enemy, and being crippled, this is almost never the case in the history of the British Royal Navy, and he will definitely be nailed to the pillar of shame in the history of the British Navy, even if this is not his first defeat.

"I think. It's all about the ability of the commander! "It's still unbelievable to see George Rook. The son of Louis XIV, the French admiral Count Toulouse, smiled very gracefully. France and Britain can be said to be big rivals, although this time they have to stay on the same front. However, the contradiction between the two is also the biggest among the coalition forces. Toulouse, in particular, had defeated Georges Rooke at the Battle of Malaga, so he had always been very dissatisfied with the British admiral, who had been given command of the coalition fleet. Although in that naval battle, George Rooker did not allow the British fleet to engage in any tactical coordination because of the light enemy, and the two local fleets were only engaged in a "primitive" naval struggle!

"Even if Chinese had a strong will to fight, it would not be possible to easily send so many of our warships to the bottom of the sea...... Although I am not very familiar with the navy, I have never heard of such a duel in a duel of only a few dozen warships when I was sunk and damaged more than 30 warships at a time! What's more, I am very confident in the skills and capabilities of our naval lads. They are one of the best navies in the world, and there is no reason to win...... Fought so badly. Marlborough opened his mouth, but was still too embarrassed to say the word "victory." With twice the strength of the enemy, and sinking and damaging more than half of the ships, even if he was only a field marshal, he felt a little embarrassed.

"Your Excellency, in fact, we are confronted. The Chinese fleet, which can almost be said to be equal to our strength! Although there were less than twenty of their main ships, when they found that they had entered our ambush circle, they put down three or four small boats on each of their large ships, and the speed of these small ships was very fast, and with the advantage of speed, they often besieged one of our warships-"", Rear Admiral Blake said with a calm face, as the chief general of this lure and ambush of the Qing army, and achieved such a miserable result, he was already planning to return to China and retire. Although he is not yet fifty years old this year.

"A big ship being beaten by a small boat? Did I hear me right? Could a few small boats pose any threat to the warships of our heroic Royal Navy? Dutch Admiral Liotel asked with a sneer.

"Your Excellency, of course, the small boats are not a threat, but if these small ships are equipped with heavy artillery with a range of up to 3,000 yards, I wonder what kind of consequences do you think they can cause?" Blake asked rhetorically, glaring.

"Equipped with long-range heavy artillery on a small boat?"

After all these years, Georges Rooucker, Toulouse and several other admirals certainly understood what that meant! The small ships represent the speed and great flexibility of ordinary warships, the long range means that they can attack from a long distance, and the heavy artillery means that these small ships have the power to kill today's sailing warships with one hit......

"Tactics! New Tactical ......"

No wonder the dignified Royal Navy was beaten so badly! George Rooker took a deep breath. The navy is a strong and indispensable service, but it is also delicate, and often, a tactical or technological innovation can make all navies overwhelmed. And Blake's description of Qing naval tactics is clearly something that makes him frown and think hard about what to do.

The long-range heavy artillery, these things are not absent from the allied forces, but there are not many of them. They were faced with a ground opponent with probably a few heavy guns and a few clippers each.

"If it weren't for the fact that our warships were far more numerous than the Qing people, and their small boats would not be able to carry too many bullets. We probably won't have this big win...... Blake added. His voiceover can be heard by everyone present, that is, if the Qing people have enough ammunition, they may not even be able to achieve a miserable victory!

"The Qing people have such terrible tactics...... How is it that we have never known such important information? Did you know that this tactic of the enemy is very likely to cause us to lose the initiative on the sea! Toulouse asked Marlborough and Prince Eugen, who were also sitting in the audience, with a gloomy face. A small Indian Ocean Fleet can inflict heavy losses on its own side, if the Qing Navy comes with all its might...... He really couldn't imagine what that would be. And in the same mood as him, there are generals from other countries. This time there is no war with China if there is no absolute superiority at sea. Unless they retreat immediately, they will face no choice but to face destruction. This has long been the consensus of everyone.

"Friends, we will send someone to send back the news to the country immediately, and ask them to collect and send the long-range ground heavy artillery immediately! Don't worry! …… What's more, our navy is the best in the world, how can we be frightened into retreat after only one battle? Moreover, the Qing people used small boats to carry out cannons, although they could flexibly attack our warships with an absolute superiority, but. My friends. These boats can't stand any of our cannons! So, we can also use small boats against small boats. As long as we can restrain the small boat of the Qing people, we don't have to be afraid at all...... What do you think? "Prince Eugen was furious when he saw it. Said hurriedly.

"His Royal Highness is right, and besides, we are already at war with the Chinese. All that needs to be done now is either to strike right away, or to wait for the Chinese to retaliate...... Gentlemen, the Chinese are the most face-loving. And if we retreat, what will they do to us? He didn't speak, and Richard also hurriedly said.

"That's right. Now we don't have time to blame each other,...... It must strike immediately. So that the Chinese don't react! George Rooker said solemnly. Chinese love face, but what about him? Now that the battle has been lost. If he doesn't get back to the field, how can he have the face to go back to England? He didn't want to be dismissed as soon as he went back! The position of the marshal is beckoning to him, and this opportunity must be seized no matter what!

"Nian Qianyao's subordinates, if they are not crazy, it is called strange!"

Once again, the fighting was unexpected. Yu Zhong couldn't help but sigh after Ava received the news from Nian Qianyao. Nian Qianyao governed the army so harshly that it could almost be called "murderous", and those who did not obey military orders were often punished, and this was only light. As for those who have made meritorious contributions, Nian Qianyao has never been stingy with rewards. So. His army has always been fierce.

Although he looked down on Nian Qianyao's personality, Yu Zhong had to admit that the soldiers trained by Nian Qianyao were one of the opponents he didn't want to face the most. And now, this army is facing a completely "alien" army, and it is natural that the soldiers will fight to the death. However, Yu Zhong didn't expect that Nian Qianyao would be able to achieve such beautiful results this time.

That's right, it's beautiful! With just a dozen warships against the enemy 50 ships, sinking and damaging more than 30 ships, this is a huge battle feat everywhere. What's more, at this time, Nian Qianyao had only lost half of his combat power! You must know that just in case, he used his influence to ask for more than a dozen warships and a large number of ammunition "medicine" for Nian Qianyao's West Sea Fleet from the rest of the major naval divisions! Nian Qianyao was ambushed by the enemy this time, and losing half of the battleship was certainly a failure, but Nian Mou, who still had a certain strength, would definitely not be willing to retreat.

"The enemy still has the strength of nearly two hundred ships, and Nian Qianyao only has seventeen left, and three of them are extremely seriously injured, I don't know what kind of fight he can do in this situation!" Yu Zhong couldn't help but think again. At this time, he suddenly couldn't bear to let Nian Qianyao die.

After all, this guy is also a talent, and at this time, the force that can contain the coalition forces is to help him. Moreover, with Nian Qianyao's "sexual" character, he was slapped so hard and suffered such a big loss, if he didn't get it back tenfold and hundredfold. That's called a weird.

"Where have you moved now?"

Looking at the young general in front of him who was sent by Nian Qianyao to deliver news to him, Yu Zhong asked softly. Nian Qianyao was originally stationed in Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka), but now the European coalition is strong, and the troops are stationed in the Maldives, the two armies are very close to each other, if they continue to be stationed, they will definitely be unlucky. Although Nian Qianyao didn't want to suffer, he couldn't do the thing of using his mantis arm as a car. So, moving to another place is a natural choice.

"Back to the marshal, the Nian army gate has been reorganized, and will retreat to Dagon Port (now Yangon) in a few days, this time the last general will come, is to hope that the marshal can send a standard of men and horses to respond......" Seeing Yu Zhongwang's gaze, the young general hurriedly bowed his head and replied. …… At this time, less than half of Nian Qianyao's army had served as soldiers under Yu Zhong, on the one hand, because some of them stayed in Taiwan, and on the other hand, because Nian Qianyao wanted to reduce Yu Zhong's influence in his own army. After all. Nian Qianyao is also a figure who has put his hand into the whirlpool of princes seizing the prince. Although it is only a periphery, it is naturally best to not let others know about it. And confidentiality is the first requirement. Naturally, his subordinates are more of their own people.

However, despite this, in Nian Qianyao's army, Yu Zhong's name is still extremely loud. Moreover, the previous incident of sending people to warn Nian Qianyao to be careful of the enemy situation has also spread among the West Sea Division, but Nian Qianyao did not listen to persuasion, which led to the current situation, and now he has to be accepted by others. When I saw Yu Zhong, I naturally felt a little weaker.

"Retreat to Dagon? Monkey business! As soon as he heard the young general's answer, Yu Zhong immediately shouted angrily.

"Dashuai...... Do you want to die without help? The young general was stunned for a moment when he saw Yu Zhong's sudden anger, and at the same time, a resentment couldn't help but come out of his heart.

"See death or not save? Hmph, you retreat to Dagon to really seek death! Yu Zhong paced from left to right, and from right to left, "with the strength of the Western coalition army." If you retreat to Dagon, they can completely seal the entire Andaman Sea, and then, close the door and fight the dogs! When the time comes, with the strength of your only dozen warships, will it be possible to hide in the harbor and wait for death? Now, we have only just gained a foothold in Burma, and if the Westerners take advantage of the situation to disturb our coastal areas, or land and fight, Burma will be "chaotic", and then what will you let me do? If you don't retreat, you may be attacked by the enemy on your back and have to fight on multiple fronts, but if you retreat, it will only lead these Westerners to the hinterland of Yunnan and Guizhou, and when the time comes, they only need to fight on the frontier and bargain with the imperial court, even if the imperial court does not negotiate with it, you and me, we can only play together! Nian Qianyao, was he beaten stupid or what? Why can't you even think of this? He should retire to Temasek now! ”

"This ...... But when the last general set off, the Nian Junmen had already begun to reorganize the army, and now it ...... I'm afraid he's almost Dagon! The young general was also anxious.

"...... Come! Yu Zhong took a deep breath, cursed, and shouted loudly outside.

"Dashuai!" The soldiers hurriedly ran in from outside.

"Immediately call Orge Dagong and ask him to tell Nian Qianyao to transfer to Temasek, otherwise, I won't be able to spare his surname Niandi!" Yu Zhong shouted.

"Order!" The soldiers shouted, turned around and ran out.

"Wait!" Yu Zhong screamed again.

"Please command!"

"Song Aizheng led his troops to guard the area around Irrawaddy, and asked Orga to tell him to immediately shrink his forces and divide the grain and grass into two parts, one part to the Burmese chiefs, and the other part to the local people immediately...... Then, give up the territory to the leaders, and let him immediately retreat to Ava with our men! Remember, no matter what happens, he is not allowed to fight anyone, and it is a capital offense to dare to delay! Yu Zhong ordered again.

"Order!" The soldiers shouted again, waited for a while, and saw that Yu Zhong did not mean to give any more orders, so he hurriedly turned around and ran out.

………………

"That's not right!" Not long after the soldiers left, Yu Zhong patted his head and talked to himself again.

"Dashuai, what's wrong?" The young general asked in a whisper beside him. He didn't expect that the retreat of his Western Sea Master would cause so much trouble to Yu Zhong, and he was really a little embarrassed.

"What the hell is this guy doing? Although he is a bit stubborn and arrogant, he is not stupid!

With a little brain, it is impossible not to think of the consequences if he retreats to Dagon, but he still has to do it...... Could it be that he, a bastard, wants to cause trouble to the east, and deliberately wants the Western coalition to fight me? However, with his character, how could he compensate himself? Yu Zhong asked himself with a frown.

"Yu Dashuai, our military sect has definitely not thought about it that way......" The young general was startled, and hurriedly knelt down and said! actually said that Nian Qianyao did it on purpose! That's a big crime! If Yu Zhong really thinks so, wouldn't he, the messenger, have to finish the game on the spot? This is too unjust!

"......" Yu Zhong ignored the young man who was so frightened that he was pale because of the two words he said to himself, he turned his hands behind his back and turned around there a few times before standing up again, "Nian Qianyao, Nian Qianyao, you are quite capable of 'confusing' and 'confusing' people with this trick, but I want to see what the hell you are doing!" ”