Since the Nanyang Fleet fought a fierce battle in Edo, Japan, it has not fought happily for nearly a year. Just one five-fire shot, the two fleets have crossed over, each of them holding their energy and preparing to kill one back. Unexpectedly, when the warships turned around, the Portuguese patrol fleet raised white flags one after another, and they all felt very depressed.

Lin Wei also felt depressed. With his thoughts, he happily sent these Portuguese to the bottom of the sea to the most troublesome and time-saving, but he knew that he could not be so willful. This is Europe, and there were allies from Spain next to him. If he openly killed prisoners, the reputation of the Qing Dynasty would be terrible in Europe.

Seeing several officers waiting for him to speak, Lin Wei said angrily: "What are you looking at? There will be a big battle soon. Wouldn't it be better to save some ammunition?" As he said that, he glanced at the two fourth-class ships, and felt secretly heartbroken. It's a pity that these two fourth-class ships were the two fourth-class ships. If he had known that Portugal liked to surrender so much, would he have to be so cruel.

After a slight pause, he continued to order: "In another half an hour, the Portuguese fleet will arrive, and order the prisoners to take small boats or dive into undamaged merchant ships, and in a quarter of an hour, they will sink the warships."

The water sellers looked at the river, and it was full of money. When several officers heard that they wanted to sink these warships, they couldn't help but feel ache. How much money should these warships be worth? Wouldn't it be a pity to sink? However, they did not dare to say more in front of the messenger. The messenger turned around and took the order. The guerrilla Song Caide sighed softly: "It's a pity for two fourth-level ships."

"What a pity?" Lin Wei said disrespectfully: "These warships must have had water in the bottom cabin, otherwise they would not surrender. Do you still expect to take these warships to run away? Stay there, they are also Portuguese, so they just sank, and they are not upset. Besides, we don't have time to receive the warships, right?"

After listening to the orders of the Nanyang Fleet, the Spaniards were also in pain. However, what was even more annoying was that the Portuguese were all irritating to hate. The Qing people were really bullying people too much. They had to sink their warships if they surrendered. Their Lieutenant Colonel Adamel was not indignant. At this point, indignation would only kill everyone. Moreover, if it were him, he would also sink these warships that could not be taken away. He didn't say anything, but just took the lead in putting down the boat and then boarded the boat first. These Qing people are now fighting for seconds, and he dare not test their patience.

Foster, the commander of the Royal Portuguese Navy Fleet, received an urgent report from merchant frigates and maritime patrol teams almost at the same time, robbing Portugal's gold transport ships in the bay outside Lisbon. This was a loud slap for the Portuguese fleet, and it was a slap in front of the entire Europe. This was an indelible shame for the Portuguese fleet, which had just returned to the first-class European navy.

What made Foster even more angry was that the report of the Maritime Patrol team was very clear that the other party was not a pirate at all, but a regular navy, and more than 30 robbed ships were cruisers. Needless to think, this must have been done by the Spanish, except Spain. No one in Europe would provoke the Portuguese fleet.

"Damn the robber." Fosto gritted his teeth and cursed, and then ordered in a deep voice: "Order the First Squadron to go to rescue immediately, but cannot chase it too far." He vaguely felt that things were not that simple. With the strength of the Spanish naval, it was impossible for him to dare to provoke them so blatantly. Behind this, there must be the shadow of the Qing people.

Because of the involvement of gold transport ships, Forsto did not dare to neglect, so he immediately stood up and rushed to the Serento Palace to meet King Joao V. Portugal has been declining over the years, and overseas trade has also shrunk significantly. The continuous gold transported by the colony Brazil is not only the lifeblood of Portugal's economy, but also the only hope for Portugal's revival. It openly robbed Brazil's gold transport ships at the gate of Lisbon, which is equivalent to cutting off Portugal's only financial path.

Joao V is only twenty-five years old this year, about the same age as Emperor Zhenwu. He ascended the throne at the age of 17 and firmly controlled the military and political power as soon as he came to power. He was a rare powerful monarch in Portugal. He promoted the senior generals of the Portuguese fleet, and Foster was no exception.

After hearing Fosto's report, Joao V couldn't help but feel sank. Two thousand pounds of gold were not big. The problem was that he had lost. Why did Spain dare to provoke so deliberately? Needless to say, the Qing people must have a share behind this matter. It would be a bit tricky just because Spain did not have this strength and courage.

Spain and the Qing Dynasty made this move publicly declared war on Portugal. Although Portugal signed an offensive and defensive alliance with Britain, the British are now busy fighting for the crown prince, and their clones are weak and they have no intention of engaging in large-scale wars. The Portuguese fleet only competes for the Spanish and Qing fleets. Even if they can defeat them, their strength will be greatly damaged. He does not want to see this situation of both sides' losses and must pull the British in! Force Britain to put aside the crown prince's dispute and declare war on the Qing Dynasty!

After pondering slightly, Ruo Ao V spoke, "How did you deal with this?"

"Your Majesty." Fosto replied respectfully: "I have ordered the First Squadron to go to rescue."

The Portuguese fleet was divided into three fleets. The first squadron had the weakest strength, but there were also ten third-level battleships. After glanced at Foster, Joao Fifth asked, "What do you think is strange about this?"

"Your Majesty is wise." Foster said in a deep voice: "The Spaniards did not provoke me, Portugal's strength. There must be support from the Qing people behind this. The other party openly robbed Brazil's gold transport ship near Lisbon, so naturally he wanted to anger us. There are probably still traps behind this."

"Since they come to provoke him, they are naturally confident." Joao V nodded slightly and said, "Since they want to fish, we will send him a big fish as he wishes and choke them to death."

What does it mean? Foster was confused and choked them to death? The Qing fleet was not weak. If it was really a trap, relying on the First Squadron alone would probably not choke them to death.

After pondering slightly, Joao V said in a deep voice: "Send the Clippers to send the order immediately to order the First Squadron to stand by in Port Arges, and wait for the British fleet in Lisbon to pursue them together."

Your Majesty is going to pull the British fleet in? Fosto was stunned and soon realized the intention of Joao V. He was about to flatter him. Joao V had already smiled and said, "Tell the commander of the British fleet in Lisbon that the eight thousand pounds of gold that were ready to reward them were robbed by pirates at the door. I think they would be interested in pursuing the pirates."

Fosto raised his brows and four thousand pounds turned into eight thousand pounds and eight thousand pounds of gold. The British would definitely be crazy about it. He hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise, the British will definitely be more active than us." After a slight pause, he continued, "Your Majesty, we are not sure about the combat power of the Qing fleet. Should we let the British try the details of the Qing fleet first?"

Joao V shook his head slightly and said, "The Qing fleet is not weak, and the British have suffered too much losses. It is hard for us to explain. Don't forget that the Qing fleet once seized the Spanish Luzon fleet with more than 20 cruisers."

"Your Majesty, the British Navy is not comparable to the third-rate goods of the Spanish Luzon fleet." Foster said dismissively: "If you dispatch such a large fleet, the Qing and Spain may be frightened and fled without fighting."

The Spanish Navy had long fallen to the second-rate level and was indeed incomparable to the United Kingdom and Portugal. The miscellaneous fleet like the Luzon fleet called it a third-rate product is always praised, and there is no comparison at all. After hearing this, Joao V couldn't help but smile. If the Qing and Spain did not dare to fight, it would be in vain. After a moment of pondering, he said: "Then leave four third-class battleships and fourth-class battleships."

"Your Majesty is wise." Forsto bowed and said, "I hope the Qing Dynasty and Spain will not disappoint us." After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Since the two fleets are fighting together, who will command this fleet?"

Of course, it was commanded by the British. Even if there was gold, the British would not hand over the fleet to us. Joao V pondered for a moment and said, "Willes, the commander of the British fleet, is experienced, so he will be the commander of the fleet."

Looking at Foster's back as he turned and left, Joao V couldn't help but smile slightly. I wonder what the British would react to when they learned that the fleet in Lisbon and the Qing fleet fought. It would be better to pull Britain in with four thousand pounds of gold. There were twelve third-level battleships and twenty fourth-level ships, which gave enough face to the Qing people. I hope that the Qing people would not be vulnerable and could fight both sides and lose money. This would be the most ideal.

Waiting on the battlefield was undoubtedly a torment. Lin Wei was so uncomfortable at this time. They moved the gold from the merchant ship as quickly as possible, picked up the prisoners, sank the warships on the warships, and arranged five warships to escort the prisoners and the warships carrying the gold to evacuate first according to the original retreat route.

After all this, after waiting for another half an hour, he still had no sign of the Portuguese fleet. Lin Wei couldn't help but feel confused. The Portuguese fleet's reaction speed was too slow. It was only a ten-mile voyage from Lisbon to the mouth of the Tejo River, half an hour was enough. Even if the fleet gathered slowly, it should have arrived at this time? It would have been a pity to know that Portugal was so slow that the two fourth-class battleships shouldn't have sunk.

Just as Lin Wei and others were looking through, the Portuguese fleet finally appeared at the mouth of the Tejo River. When Lin Wei heard the report from the lookout post, he couldn't help but feel excited. He quickly raised his telescope to watch. Warships relying on the sails were gushing out of the Tejo River.

"It's still coming out." Lin Wei chuckled, paused slightly before ordering: "Burn these merchant ships, then head south, and go all the sails and go all the way."

The merchant ship, which had already been pouring oil, was caught at a glance, and the fire took advantage of the wind and quickly burned into a piece. The rolling blazing smoke was extremely eye-catching on the sea. As soon as Wells, the commander of the British-Portuguese joint fleet, saw the pirate fleet that was escaping sails. He was overjoyed and immediately ordered a full speed to pursue...

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