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"Beat the drum!"

Zheng Chenggong shouted fiercely.

Since Zhang Zhun is going to have a decisive battle, let’s help him.

"Dongdongdongdongdongdong!"

"Dongdongdongdongdongdong!"

"Dongdongdongdongdongdong!"

The drummers of the Zheng family fleet raised their hammer high and beat the war drums hard, and the sound of the drums spread far away. All the soldiers of the Zheng family fleet were motivated, their blood surged, and their hands and feet became more quick.

"Beat the drum!"

On the side of the Hu Ben Army, Zhang Zhun also ordered.

Several burly men immediately raised their hammers and beat the drum hard.

Nowadays, whether it is the navy or the army, beating drums is the most common way to boost morale. Since the Zheng family fleet has beated drums, the Hu Ben Navy cannot show weakness.

"Dongdongdongdongdongdong!"

"Dongdongdongdongdongdong!"

"Dongdongdongdongdongdong!"

The sound of the cowhide drum spreads far away from the sea.

The soldiers of the Hu Ben Navy were both excited when they heard the drums from the flagship, and their passion was also rising, and their actions became faster...

"Oh shit!"

Hearing the drums from the Hu Ben Army, Zheng Chenggong whispered a swear word.

He originally thought that even if Zhang Zhun had the courage to fight, he would not be like this decisive attitude. At most, he would act like a decisive person and then take the initiative to retreat. He was confident that the fleet he brought this time was so powerful that the Hu Ben Navy was no match at all.

However, judging from the current situation, Zhang Zhu really doesn't give in. The Zheng family fleet beats the drums, and the Hu Ben Navy also beats the drums! The Zheng family fleet sets up a battle formation, and the Hu Ben Navy also sets up a battle formation! Such a tit-for-tat move is completely like fighting to the end!

The worst thing is that the number of warships in the Hu Ben Navy is really quite large! Although Zheng Chenggong could not see the entire warship situation of the Hu Ben Navy due to angle and distance, from the situation he saw, it seemed to be somewhat different from what he imagined.

Zheng Chenggong held up the Qianli Mile Mile Mile Mile. At first glance, he saw only the dense masts and the red military flags on the masts. Against the blue background, the red flags were like dots of flames, which looked particularly eye-catching.

Some of the observation posts of the Zheng family fleet judged the number of warships of the Hu Ben Navy based on these red flags. However, the warships of the Hu Ben Navy were moving again. If you accidentally, all the red flags would fall apart.

"Find out how many warships Zhang Zhun has as soon as possible."

Zheng Shouyuan seriously ordered his subordinates.

Because the fleets of both sides are huge and are widely distributed on the sea surface, it is really difficult for the observation posts on both sides to count the number of enemy ships at once. The people above can only compare the different numbers reported by the observation post below to obtain a general number.

To get accurate numbers, unless you can catch the other party’s senior officer to ask. Obviously, this is basically impossible. It is much more difficult to grab the tongue at sea than on land. Before the battle broke out, the warships of the two armies were more than one thousand meters apart.

In fact, there were also many warships dispatched by the Hu Ben Army, including six Dragon God Ships, more than fifty sword-toothed ships, more than two hundred Cangshan Ships, plus the three-masted gunships of the Yang Tiansheng Fleet captured, and some other auxiliary warships. The total warships totaled more than three hundred. Among them, the number of large warships was close to eighty. The number of various types of artillery also exceeded three thousand. Among them, there were ninety-six red-clothed cannons.

It can be said that in terms of the number of artillery and warships, the Hu Ben Navy is not inferior to the Zheng family fleet. The only one at a disadvantage is the number of large warships. The number of Dragon God Ships, Sword Tooth Ships, and Three-masted Gun Ships is still a little worse. Especially in the confrontation between the top ships, the Hu Ben Army is at an absolute disadvantage.

In terms of displacement of 600 tons, the Tiger Army Navy only has six Dragon God Ships and five three-masted gunships, while the Zheng family fleet has a total of twenty-five three-masted gunships! The comparison of the forces between the two sides has almost reached one to three.

Fortunately, the number of Cangshan ships in the Hu Ben Navy is also surprising. These dense warships, like mosquitoes, are the biggest killer weapons of the Hu Ben Navy. Even if it is a three-masted gunship, the situation will be bad if it is a large number of Cangshan ships siege.

"This Zhang Zhun is really a character!"

Zheng Chenggong said a little gloomy.

Obviously, he also noticed a large number of Cangshan ships in the Hu Ben Navy. Zheng Chenggong was originally disdainful of these small warships with a displacement of less than 100 tons. These small ships were simply slag in front of the three-masted gunship. However, when Zheng Shouyuan roughly estimated that the number of these Cangshan ships might exceed 200, Zheng Chenggong could not calm down.

Two hundred Cangshan ships, damn it, what is this concept? This concept is that once his twenty-five three-masted gunships are trapped in the siege of more than two hundred Cangshan ships, it is definitely not an easy task to escape. More than two hundred Cangshan ships have more than one thousand artillery pieces. No matter what kind of warships are, it is quite dangerous to be trapped in more than one thousand artillery pieces.

Obviously, Zhang Zhun was trying to consume his three-masted gunships by the Cangshan ship that had lost a lot of Cangshan ships. The cost of Cangshan ships was quite low and the construction speed was quite fast. It could be put together a large group in a very short time. However, the three-masted gunships were not good. The construction cost of the three-masted gunship was quite high and the construction period was quite long. Even if ten Cangshan ships were used to exchange for a three-masted gunship, it was completely overdue.

"Oh shit!"

Zheng Chenggong couldn't help but curse again.

The strategy of the Hu Ben Navy is so disgusting, it is simply a rogue! The Zheng family fleet is coming from afar and it is impossible to carry these small warships. The overall number of warships is obviously at a disadvantage. The Hu Ben Navy dispatched so many Cangshan ships, which is obviously going to adopt guerrilla warfare and sparrow war to make trouble!

However, you have to admit that although the tactics of the Hu Ben Navy are disgusting, they are quite effective. Because although these Cangshan ships are small, you cannot ignore their existence. After all, intelligence shows that these Cangshan ships carry six flying dragon cannons. Although they are small, their cannons are very sharp.

Once they are given the opportunity to fire a close range, even the three-masted gunship will be injured. With the ability of the Cangshan ship, it is impossible to sink the three-masted gunship, but it is entirely possible to tear the sails, kill people, or even break the masts. Once the three-masted gunship is injured, it will be at a disadvantage when fighting against the large warships of the Hu Ben Army.

After all, Zheng Chenggong's shock was because the strength of the Hu Ben Army Navy completely exceeded his original expectations. He had previously estimated that Zhang Zhun would definitely increase the number of warships in the past few months, but he did not expect that Zhang Zhun would accumulate so many warships in such a short time! This is indeed amazing!

It should be noted that warships are not achieved overnight. They need shipbuilding materials, shipyards, and sailors with *** ships. As long as there is no one in it, so many warships cannot appear on the sea. This fully shows that Zhang Zhun has made great efforts in developing the navy. The Tiger and Ben Navy's vision is very advanced.

What exactly should Zhang Zhun do with so many hard work in the navy? The answer is simply to be revealed, that is, dominating the sea. If the Hu Ben Navy wants to dominate the sea, it will inevitably have a conflict with the Zheng family fleet. In this way, Zhang Zhun has definitely been planning for a long time.

Originally, Zheng Chenggong thought that Zhang Zhun had a temporary conflict with the Zheng family fleet because of the *** market, and there was no perfect plan before. But judging from the current situation, I was afraid I was wrong. Zhang Zhun had the idea of ​​confronting the Zheng family fleet in the morning.

"Those who come are not good, and those who are good will not come!"

Zheng Chenggong silently muttered in his heart.

When you find that your opponent is already thinking about yourself for a long time ago, you must feel uncomfortable in your heart. Because no one likes the feeling of being peeked at by a poisonous snake. Fortunately, he now has the chance to kill the poisonous snake with one knife.

"Big Young Master, please be careful."

Zheng Shouyuan had to say in a low tone with a careful tone.

The strength of the Hu Ben Army Navy fleet also made Zheng Shouyuan feel a lot of pressure. He didn't have time to ask why the Hu Ben Army Navy had so many warships, because it didn't make any sense to ask about these. The Hu Ben Army Navy's warships were already placed in front of him. What he had to do now is to help Zheng Chenggong win the battle. Don't worry about anything else.

The confrontation between two such a huge fleet has completely exceeded Zheng Chenggong's control ability. It should be noted that Zheng Chenggong was only sixteen years old at this time. Although Zheng Chenggong is full of passion and passion, naval warfare still needs to pay attention to strategy, and to coordinate and command. Just relying on courage is not very useful.

"I will."

Zheng Chenggong said deeply.

Zheng Shouyuan's words made Zheng Chenggong feel a little uncomfortable, and he felt that he was worried about himself. However, Zheng Chenggong did not refute. Zheng Shouyuan's words were good. Indeed, when encountering such a powerful fleet of the Tiger Ben Army Navy, the Zheng family fleet must be careful to deal with it. In case of any unexpected situation, the Zheng family fleet will not only lose a lot of vitality, but the Tiger Ben Army Navy will also be even more arrogant.

The Zheng family fleet was also a little surprised by the vast Hu Ben Navy fleet. They could not imagine that the target they were going to attack had so many warships. At first glance, it was simply endless!

Judging from the dense masts, there were hundreds of warships. When did such a powerful fleet appear in their north? It was really incredible. When they set out, they did not expect that their opponents would be so powerful. Obviously, this battle was definitely considered a fierce battle.

"Sir, the number of large warships in the Zheng family fleet is about 30% more than ours."

Wang Shide put down the Qianli Mile Mile Mile and said cautiously.

Although more than 200 Cangshan ships may cause great trouble to the enemy ships and may contain the main battleships of the Zheng family fleet. However, Wang Shide was still a little worried. Because the staff of these Cangshan ships were temporarily drawn sailors, and only some were backbone students. Many sailors and even captains participated in the war for the first time. It is really hard to say what their performance will be like.

In such a naval battle, it ultimately depends on the power of the main warship. No matter how many Cangshan ships are, they cannot eliminate the opponent's three-masted gunship. To deal with the same level of three-masted gunship, there are only red-clothed cannons equipped by the Dragon God Ship. Therefore, the use of the main warship will determine the final victory or defeat of both sides.

"When the two armies meet, the brave will win!"

Zhang Zhun said quietly.

Zhang Zhun was fully prepared for today's battle. I believe that the Hu Ben Navy was also fully prepared. If you win today's battle, the Hu Ben Navy would have more development time and control a wider sea area. If you were defeated, there would be nothing to say.

"Heber Thomas!"

Zhang Zhun suddenly shouted.

"What are the instructions for the Brigadier General?"

Hiberthomas turned his head and said.

"What tactic do you think Zheng Chenggong will use?"

Zhang Zhun asked calmly.

Hiberthomas said cautiously: "Portuguese tactics have always been through the middle. The structure of the three-masted gunship is very suitable for breakthroughs. Therefore, I estimate that the Zheng family fleet adopts the tactics of the central breakthrough."

Zhang Zhun nodded, agreeing with Hiberthomas' statement.

The bow and stern of the three-masted gunship are equipped with red-clothed cannons. When the three-masted gunship is advancing, they can fire while moving forward. Twenty-five three-masted gunships are concentrated together, and fifty red-clothed cannons are still very powerful. Even if there is a powerful fleet in front of them adopting T-shaped tactics, they will be repelled.

"Prepare for the assault!"

Sure enough, Zheng Chenggong shouted sternly.

Soon, the Zheng family fleet was arranged into a huge column, with a large number of three-masted gunships in front, and combat ships and armed merchant ships in the back.

"Two columns!"

"Come on!"

Zhang Zhun ordered at the same time.

The Hu Ben Navy immediately divided into two queues, one left and one right, and attacked the Zheng family fleet. The Dragon God Ship was in the front, and behind were the Sword Ya ship and the Cangshan Ship.

Such a formation is needed by the Zheng family fleet. Because in this way, all the artillery of the Zheng family fleet can be fired at both sides at the same time, fully exerting the power of the three thousand artillery pieces, causing maximum damage to the enemy ships.

At the same time, such a formation is also needed by the Hu Ben Navy. Because the Hu Ben Navy can launch shells from both sides onto the Zheng family fleet, causing maximum damage to the enemy ships. The Zheng family fleet that was attacked must have a very bad feeling.
Chapter completed!