The Soldier of the Ming Dynasty

Due to the arrival of the Spanish fleet, the meeting scheduled for tonight between Valen dagama and Li Yuanqing was temporarily cancelled.

Li Yuanqing had expected this for a long time and didn't worry too much.

After all, he doesn't have much cash in his hand. Even if he wants to buy a Spanish ship, he has to wait until the goods in his hand are sold.

Not long after the arrival of the Spanish fleet, Valen dagama, with hundreds of people, cheerfully welcomed them out and welcomed them into the city.

Soon after they left, the soldiers and sailors in the fleet also "let the sheep go". They walked in groups to the block inside the wharf.

You can guess what they are going to do if you think with your toes after holding on to the sea for so long.

Li Yuanqing can't deny the loose system of Westerners. However, he can't bear the fact that people start early and have a good time. At least in Southeast Asia, they do have this free and loose capital.

It was soon dark.

However, the moon is good tonight, and there are many lights on this side of the wharf, so the visibility is very high.

Li Yuanqing also took Joseph, Yang Xiaobo, Guan Canghai, Xu Heizi and other officers to a small observation platform near the Spanish fleet and looked at the Spanish fleet.

Compared with the fleet of Changsheng Island, there are less than 30 warships, which is not enough. Even if there are more than 20 large ships in this Spanish fleet.

However, its dark muzzle and regular posture are incomparable to the fleet of Changsheng island.

This is the first time that officers such as Guan Canghai, Xu Heizi, Kong Youde, Huang Guoshan, Li Sansheng and shunzi have seen the regular Western warships in service for the first time, and they can't help but murmur.

Shunzi said, "these white haired ghosts of dog days, most of these warships are loaded with guns. What do they take to ship materials? Looking at their boat, it's not much bigger than ours! How many people can they carry on a ship? "

Yang Xiaobo quickly explained: "Shun Tzu, when I went to Arabia before, I heard them talk about these white haired ghost warships, which are extremely sharp. Each ship can hold about two or three hundred people. Except for a hundred sailors, the rest can be classified into combat units. As for supply, I really don't know much about it. It seems that they have a special supply ship. "

Guan Canghai said: "when I was in Fujian before, I also saw this kind of big ship with white hair. However, I feel that the big ships at that time should be smaller than the ones now. It seems that over the years, these dog bastards have made great progress

Xu Heizi also said: "if we encounter the fleet of these white haired phantoms on the sea, we are really not their rivals."

Kong Youde said with a smile, "black master, you can't say that. How long have these white haired monkeys been playing in the fleet for a few days? Take your time. take it easy! In a few years, we will be able to compare them. "

Listening to the comments of the generals around him, Li Yuanqing's eyes narrowed slightly, staring at the Spanish ships in front of him.

Although Li Yuanqing is a reborn, he is not of this professional background. His knowledge is still very limited. He has only a general outline of the Spanish warships, but he does not know the details.

After lighting a cigar and taking a deep breath, Li Yuanqing looked at Joseph and said, "Joseph, these Spanish warships should be regarded as their main force? At this time, are these Spanish ships sharper, or are your British Empire's ships sharper? "

Joseph rubbed a cigar of Li Yuanqing, lit it with a smile and took a deep breath: "general, you know the cross century naval battle between the British Empire and Spain. In that war, our British Empire won, and these poor Spaniards were almost wiped out! Of course, this is my British Empire's warship more sharp

"Anyway, you don't pay taxes for bragging! Just blow, Joseph Niu Gensheng was upset with Joseph and said, "what do you think of this white haired monkey?".

However, Joseph ignored Niu Gensheng and explained to Li Yuanqing with a smile: "general, according to this scale, this should be the main fleet of the Spanish people. Just listening to the soldiers and sailors, they should have come from Europe. It seems that there are some big people on board. In this way, it must be the main fleet of the Spaniards. However, general, I haven't been back to Europe for a long time, and I don't know much about the specific situation. "

"But look at this, the Spanish artillery technology has increased! I remember that when I met them a few years ago, their main guns were still 8-pound guns, but now, it seems, they have been replaced by 12 pound guns! In particular, the main guns of those big ships in front are a bit similar to 24 pound guns! My God? These crazy Spaniards, have they really improved so much? "

Joseph looked unbelievable.

"Hehe. Joseph, you can do it. If the Spaniards are so good, how could you, the British, have done them? ""Yes. Joseph, when the hell can you talk. Ah? "

“……”

The generals around him were still hurting Joseph, but Li Yuanqing was staring at the warship in front of him and fell into deep thinking.

Li Yuanqing didn't really know the specifications of the fleet, but he was very thorough about the artillery.

The 12 pound gun, which was the regulation of the Ming army's red cannon, was also the greatest confidence of governor yuan.

To move a 12 pound gun, at least, a dozen people are needed.

But at this time, a Spanish ship must have at least a 12 pound gun of 20-30 men, and a 24 pound gun in front of and behind the ship, which is a bit amazing!

It is no wonder that later generations say that this era belongs to the era of the ocean!

These 24 pound guns should be the existence of "Big Macs". If they are to be put on the land, they will have almost no mobility except guarding the city. But on the sea, they are likely to become the masters!

After pondering for a long time, Li Yuanqing suddenly said, "you guys, don't make any noise. Joseph, I want you to do something now. Tonight, I'll give you the amount of one thousand taels of silver. You can invite those Spanish soldiers and sailors to drink at will. It doesn't matter how many women you play with, but I need detailed information about this Spanish fleet! "

………

The night was already a little deep, but Li Yuanqing was not sleepy at all. He did not return to the shore to rest. Instead, he stood quietly on the bow of his boat and looked at the direction of the Spanish fleet in the distance.

There is an old saying in China, which is called "be brave after knowing shame!"

For Daming shipbuilding technology, there is already a gap between the West and Li Yuanqing, but he never thought that the gap would be so big!

In particular, the 25 pound cannons on the Spanish fleet are just like poisonous snakes, stirring Li Yuan's sensitive nerves without limit!

Fortunately, Li Yuanqing restrained himself today and did not have a real conflict with the Spaniards. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable!

If on the land, even if these Spaniards are very strong, even if they have the help of advanced artillery, but with the support of the children of the long-term camp, even if the grasp is not too great, Li Yuanqing is fully confident to face them head-on and have a hard fight with them!

However, in the boundless sea, Li Yuanqing is not half sure!

Fortunately, he has stepped into this threshold, as long as you work hard, everything should not be too late.

At this time, Ren Yinger came over with a bowl of lotus seed soup, and said with a careful smile: "my Lord, I just let the fire soldiers cook a bowl of lotus seed congee. It's easy for people to be angry at the turn of spring and summer. Drink some. The effect of the fire is very good. "

Li Yuanqing looked at Ren Yinger and nodded with a smile, "Yinger, it's hard for you. Are you still used to it on board these days

Today, it's not easy for Ren Yinger to take this opportunity.

He said with a smile, "my Lord, are you ok. Although the wind is strong on the ship, Yinger has never seen such a foreign landscape. Thank you. Thank you for bringing Yinger out

Li Yuanqing smiles and takes a sip of lotus seed porridge. The temperature is just right. It is neither cold nor hot. It can be seen that Ren Yinger is absolutely dedicated.

After a few sips of lotus seed porridge, Li Yuanqing held Ren Yinger's hand with a smile: "we are all old husbands and wives. What are you polite about? If you need anything, you can talk to me at any time

"Well."

Ren Yinger nodded her head cleverly, like a bird, leaning in Li Yuanqing's arms.

Feeling Ren Yinger's soft and delicate body, Li Yuanqing's mood has gradually calmed down a lot.

In this world, no matter what era, if you want to accomplish or do a good job, how can you have smooth sailing?

In the Liaohai sea and the sea of Japan, his fleet of Li Yuanqing is indeed a giant. However, within the scope of the world's oceans, his fleet is just a newborn baby. How can it be possible to compete directly with these old-fashioned powers?

Ren Ying'er suddenly said cautiously: "Ye, you these days, are you not happy? Yinger, you've been looking bad all the time

Li Yuanqing was stunned, but he reacted for a moment. He couldn't help laughing: "I'm not unhappy. But there's something in my heart. "

With that, Li Yuanqing sat on the stool beside him, "Ying'er, you don't say ye still forgot, Ye is a little tired. Come and rub your shoulders for me

"Well." Ren Ying'er smiles and quickly leans on Li Yuanqing's back, and kneads his shoulders for Li Yuanqing with his small hands.

Smelling the familiar fragrance on her body and feeling the softness of her delicate body, Li Yuanqing suddenly laughed: "you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry! At this time, how can I be like a little boy? "

For a moment, Li Yuanqing suddenly grasped Ren Yinger's slender waist: "Yinger, the wind is strong outside, let's go to the room."

How can Ren Ying'er not understand Li Yuanqing's mind? Her pretty face has already been moist and busy with a clever "um".………

In the early morning of the next day, before dawn, Joseph had rushed to Li Yuanqing's ship to report the situation to Li Yuanqing.

Listening to the maid's report outside, Li Yuanqing rubbed his eyes tired, but also some speechless.

This Joseph, early in the morning, what kind of nerve was he having? Did you look for a cigarette?

But the fleet is above everything else.

At this time, Li Yuanqing didn't dare to neglect him. He gave Ren Yinger, who was still sleeping like a kitten, put on his clothes and went outside quickly.

Joseph had been waiting at the cabin door for a long time. When he saw Li Yuanqing come out, he couldn't help but say: "general, last night, with good luck, I found a boatman from the British Empire!"