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There were only nineteen warships, six heavy cruisers, and ten light cruisers, nearly 8 tons, and at least eight thousand naval soldiers were needed. The only ones appeared in front of the Spanish envoy, with no one on it.

"Tang, thank you very much for your country's selfless dedication, but the people on the warship went there."

Tang Shaoyi looked at the Spanish envoy and said with a smile:

"Isn't this what is written in the treaty? There is no requirement for 50 million to be issued."

"But how can such a warship be driven out? I can't do it alone."

Spain looked angry, although he knew that such bluffs did not bring real benefits.

"By the way, you can recruit mercenaries in the tavern, right on the dock, it's easy to recruit."

The envoy breathed a sigh of relief. Since he could recruit people, everything would be much easier. The envoy walked towards the tavern. He didn't know that the tavern was built a few days ago, and the purpose was to facilitate him to recruit mercenaries.

Regarding the origin of the mercenary name, it was proposed by Zhao Gang. Tang Shaoyi and Zhao Gang had a conversation.

"Why not call a volunteer soldier?"

"It's not easy to charge for volunteer soldiers. If you look at the first choice, Spain will definitely not pay attention to it. For their benefit, our soldiers may be sent to die. For example, let the navy attack the mudflats. So, I don't think it's called volunteer soldiers."

"What's that? It won't be called asking for money."

"No. Money is one aspect, but more importantly, the lives of soldiers. Every one is precious to us. If I hadn't borrowed Spain to fight the United States, I wouldn't have borrowed these elites."

"Then you can find a way, you can call it any army."

"That's what you call mercenaries. If you propose dangerous tasks, you will raise the price and let money restrain their greed."

In the tavern, the envoy saw an extremely ridiculous picture. Hundreds of soldiers were sitting straight in their seats, staring straight, holding the wine glass tightly, as if holding a grenade.

The envoy was overjoyed and held a soldier's hand intimately and said:

"Everyone, you are so chivalrous. Let's go to the warship with me."

The burly man did not move and pointed to his badge. The envoy was a little confused and looked carefully. It turned out that there were a few lines of words written in Spanish on the sign.

"I am a mercenary and the price is 1 yuan per day. If I participate in naval battles, 1 yuan per hour, if I participate in land-related operations and come into contact with land (including mudflats), the price is 1 yuan per minute. If I leave the protection distance of warships and naval guns, 1 yuan per second."

"My food expenses are provided by the employer. If the food is not good, it will cause non-combat reductions. You will need to provide 100 medical expenses and double salary compensation."

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"If you are injured, you will be given a subsidy of 100-1,000 yuan, respectively, based on the severity of the severity of the disease."

With a gurgle, the envoy fell heavily to the ground.

Ten days later, the 5,000 yuan deposit was transferred to the Northern China account. The anti-smuggling fleet finally began its great voyage.

At this time, the United States was desperately attacking Cuba. Only before the intervention of European powers came, can Cuba's Spanish army be eliminated, so that it can create a fait accompli.

Remember that after a week of plunge, the stock market has shrunk by 40%, and it is still falling continuously. If there is no exciting victory, the US economy will enter a long hibernation period. For these, Americans need a victory.

However, when President McKinley received the emergency call from Sheft, he was furious and furious. Because the message read: "A fierce battle was fought yesterday, with heavy casualties... I urgently demand that the Navy take immediate action and launch a strong attack on the Gulf to reduce our losses..."

But in order to win early, President McKinley ordered the Navy to start the attack.

Sampson thought of the unpleasant quarrel with the stubborn Sheft last time, and couldn't help feeling gloating. He cursed slowly: "Originally, the Army came to Cuba to support the navy. Now, it's good. Instead, it's outrageous to ask the Navy to rescue the army!"

No matter how much you scold, no matter how much you do, at this critical moment, no soldier dared to stand by and watch and delay the military opportunity. In the early morning of the next day, Sampson had a gloomy face and was depressed to take the flagship "New York" to Sibone, preparing to discuss countermeasures with Scheft there.

Unexpectedly, the day after Sampson left the bay, the Spanish fleet, who had been in trouble for a long time, suddenly rushed to the risk and unexpectedly began a breakthrough! The Superintendent believed that Santiago would eventually be lost and the defeat was decided, so he ordered Severa to break through quickly and strive to avoid the collapse of the entire army.

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At this moment, Sevilla's fleet had to flee to San Juan desperately. Compared to surrendering in the port when Santiago fell, it was decent to die gloriously in the naval battle. For Sevilla himself, shortly after the landing of Scheft's troops, he was very clear about his situation. Either surrender on the spot or go to sea to destroy himself, and there was no other way out.

As for when to break through, some people insist on operating in the dark. But Sevilla believes that it is difficult to arrange troops on such a narrow channel. In addition, the US ships have powerful power and dazzling searchlights. Breakthrough at night is not good, so they chose to do it during the day.

In fact, when to break through, it doesn't matter. The key is how successful this move is? Severa and his captains know that their fleet has too many weaknesses: long-term disrepair, the bottom of the ship is covered with shellfish, which affects speed, some artillery failures, and most of the ammunition has deteriorated. The enemy who is eyeing the covetous enemy, even if the "New York" and the "Massachusetts" that have already been fueled in Guantanamo, the US ships still have a total of 6-inch cannons, which can fire pound shells at one volley. In contrast, the Spanish fleet only has 16 large-caliber artillery pieces, and the total amount of volleys is only 6,014 pounds at one volley. The two armies fight, and the situation is undoubtedly a moth to the flames and hit the stones with eggs.

Thinking of this, Sevilla was inexplicably sad and sighed to the sky. He knew that his pessimistic prophecy on the eve of his war was finally coming true.

The harbor was set out on July 3, 1898. At the forefront was the flagship of the Spanish fleet, "Infanta Maria Teresa". After 10 minutes, the other three cruisers rushed out in turn: the "Vitzkaya", "Okendo" and "Shenlistobar Cologne".

Despite the accident, the Americans reacted immediately. There was a hurry.

A sharp battle alarm sounded, and the US warship immediately rushed forward and rushed straight towards the enemy ship at full speed. As Sampson headed east on the New York, the fleet command was temporarily handed over to Brigadier General Schlei.

The American cannon, which had already been full of energy, roared angrily. The "Tresa" was first shot and caught fire, and the thick smoke and the water columns stirred by the shells falling around it tightly wrapped it. However, the Spanish, who was eager to escape, ignored it and ran straight towards Schlei's flagship "Brooklyn", forcing the "Brooklyn" to dodge to the left quickly. In a panic, he almost collided with the friendly ship "Texas".

In addition to causing this little trouble, the Spaniards had no way to fight back. The entire fleet gritted their teeth and fled west along the coast. American warships were chasing at full speed. The deck of the "Tresa" was covered by fire. Its captain was worried that the ammunition depot would explode, so he ordered a beach and beach 6 nautical miles from Santiago. The "Vitzkaya" also caught fire. After destroying all artillery, it ran aground 10 nautical miles from the coast.

The "Okendo" was beaten to the point of being stumbled and was stranded near the "Tresa". The "Cologne" was the fastest warship under Sevira. Although it temporarily rushed to the net at a speed of 17 knots, the US ship "Oregon" chased and stalked.

At the end of his life, the Cologne was 70 nautical miles away from San Diego. The two destroyers "Fowler" and "Pruton" that rushed out of the bay were also killed by the US ship.

By the time Sampson heard the sound of cannons at sea and turned around and returned, the battle was over. The naval battle took only more than three hours in total. None of the American warships were severely damaged, only one person was killed and one person was seriously injured. The Spanish fleet was either stranded or sunk, with 160 officers and soldiers killed and injured, and 1,800 people were captured. Among them were General Sevilla.

After the war, Captain Teresa Conx, when describing the scene at that time, wrote: "My horn is the last echo of the horn sound in the process of seizing Granada, the end of the history of the 4th century... I respected my noble General Sevilla, saying: "Poor Spain!" He shrugged at me, as if to say that he had done his best and had a clear conscience.

"Sevilla's shrug says everything. Victory of the Battle of Santiago is so easy for the Americans. Mahan made such a comment: The massacre of Santiago Port, which is very different in strength, has no tactical value or "art of war" as Dewey's "target practice" in Manila Bay. "I hope the United States will never fight with weak people like the Spanish Navy in the future!"

After achieving this big victory, the U.S. stock market began to rise sharply, returning to its highest point a week later, and continued to rise. The U.S. Pacific hegemony seems to be close to you.
Chapter completed!