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The flags of these huge warships are red, the sails are white, and the hull is white. (w ww.d Even the uniforms of sailors are white. In normal times, many people will regard white as a harmless color. However, when this color is used on warships, it is different. Who would think that white warships are not dangerous?

"What? The white fleet? Unidentified identity? Unknown motive?"

The Spanish Far East Fleet, which was responsible for guarding the port, was shocked and hurriedly ordered to be on guard.

At that time, the Spanish Far East Fleet had a total of 18 warships, including five large warships with a displacement of 800 tons and thirteen large warships with a displacement of about 600 tons. In a hurry, they hurriedly lined up in front of the port with linear tactics. All the gun windows were opened, and the black muzzles were facing the outside of the port. At the same time, the garrison turrets around the port were all entered a state of combat.

Fortunately, the Spanish fleet was the most powerful maritime force in the past, and the former invincible fleet was their hands. Although they had become weak in recent years, they were overtaken by the Dutch, and their foundation was still there. The well-trained sailors were soon ready for battle. However, the fleet commander Herbert was not happy with his subordinates' outstanding performance. On the contrary, he seemed quite worried.

There was no way, the fleet of unidentified identities suddenly arrived had thirty warships. As for the largest warships, the tonnage was comparable to the main warships of the Spanish Far East Fleet. The number of warships on the opponent was twice his own, and Herbert had to be careful. What's more serious is that he had no idea whose fleet the opponent was.

It's really funny to say that this matter is really funny. As the commander of the Spanish Far East Fleet, Hebert's pressure is conceivable. Therefore, Herbert is still very careful about the changes in the surrounding power. His intelligence network is spread throughout the South China Sea. However, such a huge fleet has no signs of emergence, but he has not received any news.

Obviously, this is absolutely abnormal, too abnormal.

If this fleet of unknown origin is coming to trouble the Spanish fleet, they can raid the port of Manila directly, leaving the Spanish Far East fleet with no chance to protect the port at all. Even if the opponent's tactics are more clever, they can tempt the Spanish fleet to attack and fall into their encirclement and annihilate it in one fell swoop. Herbert was shuddered when he thought of the terrible consequences.

"Whose fleet are they?"

Herbert was puzzled and questioned the staff around him.

As a result, the staff around him were also puzzled and could not explain reasonably.

If it was the Dutch or the British fleet, they would not know. The Spanish intelligence network kept both the Dutch and the British tightly, and it would not be possible to give the other party a chance to attack. Even the Dutch and the British themselves had never expected that they would have the opportunity to attack Manila. Because this was simply impossible. As long as their fleet had just been dispatched, the Spanish would get accurate information.

In addition to the Dutch and British, the Portuguese and the French were also under the strict control of the Spanish. As long as they made big moves, it would never be possible to hide from the Spanish. It would be even more impossible to mobilize a huge fleet. Therefore, it is obvious that the fleet that arrived suddenly does not belong to any of the above countries.

"As a bastard! Which country did they send?"

After receiving a report from his subordinates, Pagos, the Spanish Governor to Manila, could not calm down.

If Herbert hadn't led the fleet to sea to intercept, he would have hit Herbert directly in the face.

Debt of duty, this is shameful, serious negligence!

With such a serious dereliction of duty, you can go directly to the military court!

Such a huge naval fleet appeared quietly near Manila, and the Spaniards didn't know that it was simply unforgivable. If the other party was really hostile, it would probably be a sea of ​​fire in Manila. Whether he, the governor of Manila, can survive is still unknown.

However, now is not the time to hold the responsibility accountable.

The most urgent task now is to find out the other party’s identity.

Which country's fleet are they? What is their purpose in coming to Manila? These are the two issues that Pagos is most concerned about. He repeatedly sorted out all the information he had, but in the end he was still clueless.

There is no doubt that these two issues are also the two issues that Herbert is most concerned about.

Herbert's fleet kept uttering flags and trying to contact the other party. As a result, the other party did not respond at all. Just as Herbert felt his scalp numb, the other party finally sent a small boat and staggered towards the Spanish fleet.

Half an hour later, the boat arrived at the Spanish Far East Fleet. A young officer in a straight naval uniform appeared in front of Herbert. He could communicate directly with Herbert without having to translator.

"What?"

"Are you a white navy?"

"Are you naval fleets belonging to the Ming Empire?"

After listening to the other party's explanation, Herbert was still full of question marks.

He knew the name of the Ming Empire. The Ming Empire is just north of Manila. There are many merchant ships traveling to and from Manila. However, in Herbert's impression, the Ming Empire has no navy at all! Their little navy can only be circling around the rivers and rivers, and it is impossible to go out to sea. When did the Ming Empire actually have such a huge fleet? It is simply incredible.

In fact, the one who arrived at the Manila port this time was the mixed fleet of the White-Clothed Navy led by Chen Xinhai. According to Xu Xingxia's instructions, their main task was to show the existence of the White-Clothed Navy in various ports in the Nanyang. Xu Xingxia wanted all countries and forces in the Nanyang region to remember the name of the White-Clothed Navy from now on.

In external affairs, the White-Clothed Army has always used the banner of the Ming Empire, and this time is no exception. In the eyes of those who are not clear, the White-Clothed Army belongs to a part of the Ming Empire. Only those who know the truth will smile bitterly. The current Ming Empire belongs to a part of the White-Clothed Army. It is said that even Emperor Taichang is ready to formally accept the constitutional monarchy.

"We are the Nanyang Fleet of the White Army!" The young white Army officer repeatedly emphasized that the officer envoy sent by the White Army was named Lei Fei, with a rank of Navy Major. He was obviously not a qualified diplomat and spoke very aggressively and directly.

After the establishment of the White Army Navy, Xu Xingxia imitated the navy of later generations and established a complete military rank system. The navy belongs to a technical branch and cannot be effectively managed without a clear set of military ranks. It is not too abrupt to adopt a brand new military rank method in the navy. If the army also fully adopts the military rank system of later generations, it seems a bit strange.

The Navy Major Lei Fei is obviously not a diplomatic talent, and he did not regard his arrival as a diplomatic mission. His arrival is to inform the existence of the White-Clothed Navy. To put it bluntly, it is to tell you that the Spanish, our White-Clothed Navy will also make a living in the South China Sea in the future. In order to avoid unnecessary conflicts, let’s say hello to you first. As for what attitude you are going to welcome us, that is your business, we don’t care. No matter what attitude you take, our White-Clothed Navy will continue.

If it were under normal circumstances, Herbert would probably laugh at such a notice. A fleet of inexplicable reports, everything was so inexplicable, which was simply too funny. He might even order the fleet to shell the other side and sink all the other side's warships to show a warning.

Nanyang, when is it your Ming people’s turn to intervene?

But now, he cannot do this. He can't even express that he is too obvious to come. The reason is very simple. The hero will not suffer any loss in front of him! The white-clothed navy is obviously coming with preparation, and the number of combat ships is more than that of the Spanish!

If the fight really starts, Herbert is not sure at all. He doesn't know the depth of the White Army Navy! Generals with a little common sense know that the most taboo thing on the battlefield is to know nothing about their opponents. This is the case now. He knows nothing about the White Army Navy and is blind.

Even if you win by chance, you will probably lose less. Since others dare to drive to the Manila port and report to you in a big way, they are obviously somewhat confident. Now, the Dutch are very powerful in persecution of the Spaniards, and there is also a British man next to him. If the Far East fleet he led suffered huge losses, the Dutch and the British will definitely flock to erode them.

Herbert knew the serious consequences of the defeat. If the Spaniards wanted to protect their interests in the Far East, they could not let their main fleet suffer too much losses. Otherwise, it would be useless to say anything. Nanyang is a display of naked force. With powerful force in their hands, you can survive and develop. On the contrary, you will have to perish.

After pondering for a moment, Herbert said tactfully: "I don't know where your fleet's home port is? I don't know if there is anything you need help with in your team?"

Since he has figured out the other party's identity, the next question is to figure out the other party's motives. Herbert is not an idiot, so he will not believe that the White-Clothed Navy is really just here to inform him and be familiar with him. You can even think of it with your heels that since the other party is coming, he will definitely set up camp in the Nanyang area. In other words, in the future, the White-Clothed Navy will be added to the Nanyang area.

There are many islands and many good ports in the Nanyang area. Among them, there are many good ports that do not have a clear ownership. Western powers come from afar and cannot put all the ports into their pockets at once. Therefore, it is not difficult for the White Army Navy to find a few good ports when it arrives at this time.

In fact, when Western powers came to Nanyang, they either seized or rented at low prices. No country claimed to include the Nanyang area into their own territory. This gave the White Army a great opportunity. As long as the White Army navy occupied a bay and transported a large amount of steel and cement, the port could be built soon.

In the 17th century, it was enough to only be able to dock ships with a displacement of 3,000 tons. The largest merchant ship at that time had a displacement of not more than 3,000 tons. The draft depth of a large ship with a draft of 3,000 tons was about three meters. Therefore, the difficulty of building a port was almost non-existent. Ports with a water depth of 3,000 tons were everywhere in the Nanyang area!

Lei Feijianbangbang's answer: "There are two plans for our fleet to choose the home port of Nanyang. One is Delnat in the east and the other is Balin in the west. Of course, these are all preliminary plans and may change."

Herbert's face suddenly turned a little ugly.

The staff behind him also looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

There is no way, the White Navy chose Delnat as the port, which was obviously unfavorable to the Spaniards. Therefore, Delnat is just south of Manila, about one thousand nautical miles away from Manila. If the White Navy uses this place as the home port, then every time they travel back and forth, they have to pass through the sea near Manila.

Everyone knows that warships are the main way to declare sovereignty in the Nanyang region. Warships are flowing lands. Whoever warships are parked in the port, and which port belongs to the jurisdiction of whom. It seems that the port of Manila can only be parked in the Spanish warships, and it is impossible for warships from other countries to come in. Unless they are friendly visits, the waters near the port are obviously not allowed to enter by warships from other countries.

However, the warships of the White Navy often pass by near Manila. What is this? What do those merchant ships entering and leaving the Manila port every day see the White Navy appearing near the Manila port? Can't they even control their own doorstep? Is Spain so weak? This is no longer passing by, but a naked provocation!

"Damn it!"

"These cunning Ming people!"

Herbert cursed himself in his heart.

I knew that the White Navy would not just arrive and report it, say hello and leave, and they would definitely have other dirty purposes. As a result, they did not expect that their first purpose was to come for the Spanish. To put it bluntly, the White Navy dispatched so many warships, which was obviously to show the Spanish's face.

However, Herbert had to accept this ugly face.

Because if the Spanish and the White Navy go to war rashly, the Dutch and the British will laugh secretly. Manila occupied by the Spanish was originally coveted by the Dutch and the British. If the strength of the Spanish Far East Fleet was greatly weakened after the battle, the Dutch and the British will definitely take advantage of the situation.

Moreover, geographically, Manila is located in the northernmost part of the Nanyang region and is isolated and helpless. If the White Navy launches all its strength, the Spanish Far East Fleet will definitely be surrounded by enemies and sad. Spain has three fleets in the Far East. At present, the other two fleets are in other places and it is impossible to provide reinforcements.

"Very good, Delnat is indeed a deep-water port, where I have been anchored. I think it is very suitable for your country to choose it as a port of call. However, I think it is more suitable for your country's powerful fleet."

Herbert had to suppress his anger and said with a forced smile.

Faced with the strong pressure of the White Navy, Herbert had to make a decisive decision to give the Delnath port to the White Navy. With the current strength of the Spanish fleet, it is not realistic to effectively control Delnath. Since it cannot be effectively controlled, it is better to give it to the White Navy, which is also a friendly expression.

Moreover, the White Navy had another port of call, which was Balin. When she thought of Balin, Herbert's mood slowly calmed down. If the White Navy chose Delnath to separate a small piece of meat from the Spaniards, then the White Navy searched Zeba's neighbors purely to disgust the Dutch and the Portuguese.

Where is the neighbor of Ba? It is between Malacca and Jakarta. Malacca is the traditional territory of the Portuguese. They first arrived in the Nanyang region and therefore occupied the best port. Malacca is also the richest strategic presence. In order to preserve Malacca, the Portuguese gave up almost all other ports in the Nanyang region.

Jakarta is the traditional territory of the Dutch. Almost all the interests of the Dutch Far East have been expanded from Jakarta (also known as Batavia) as the core. Therefore, Jakarta is also very important for the Dutch and cannot be lost at all. Now, the white-clothed navy has made a strait and has made a nail between the Portuguese and the Dutch. It would be strange if the two families are comfortable.

Especially the powerful Dutch people were disgusted. When they traveled to and from the Far East and their own merchant ships, they had to pass through the sea near Ba's neighbors when they set out from Jakarta. If the white-clothed navy came to check or intercept, the Dutch would probably vomit blood. Therefore, the Dutch's reaction would not be so peaceful.

"We also think so. The port of Balinbang is indeed more suitable for us. Therefore, our fleet will dock at the port of Balinbang." Major Lei Fei replied solemnly, not caring about the existence of the Dutch.

Herbert finally breathed a little relieved and felt relieved.

It seems that the White Navy's main target is the Dutch!

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Chapter completed!