The difference is that their ship’s side design is very high, which is one to two meters higher than that of a warship. The rows of black muzzles on both sides are full of terrible deterrence.
For this, Li Yuanqing also chatted with Joseph and Yang Boat around him.
Joseph explained in a low voice, "General, this is because the waves in the Pacific Ocean are very small and the ship’s side is not built too high, which is conducive to saving more goods!" However, the Spanish fleet is active in the stormy Atlantic all the year round, especially if they want to come to the Indian Ocean or Southeast Asia, they must pass through the Cape of Good Hope. However, even in the best weather, the wind and waves on the side of the bow must be designed to protect the cabin and maintain the stability of the ship! "
Yang boat for this although not too white but Li Yuanqing is slowly nodded and lost in thought.
It is true that westerners have been ahead of China in navigation technology.
Although the Zheng family is also very strong at this time, their scope of activities is just that East Asia is mostly in the calm Pacific Ocean, that is, they come to Nanyang
Today, Li Yuanqing came here to die with the Spanish, but when he got the news of the arrival of the Spanish fleet behind him, Li Yuanqing wisely gave up the idea.
After all, there is so little time left for him that he can’t occupy all the batteries and make a solid defense before the arrival of the Spanish fleet.
As the saying goes,’ He who knows the time is a wise man’
At this time, China has fallen behind in this respect, and it is unrealistic to want to catch up immediately.
Li Yuanqing can also be patient enough.
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Due to the arrival of the Spanish fleet, the talks scheduled for tonight in Valentagama Li Yuanqing were temporarily cancelled.
Li Yuanqing has long expected this, and he is not too anxious.
After all, he doesn’t have much cash in his hand now. Even if he wants to buy a Spanish ship, he has to wait for the goods in his hand to be sold and then turn into silver.
Not long after the arrival of the Spanish fleet, Valentagama greeted the fleet with hundreds of people and welcomed them into the city.
Soon after they left, the soldiers and sailors in the fleet also "released the sheep". They walked in groups of three and five, shoulder to shoulder, and walked to the block inside the dock.
You can guess what they’re doing if you keep your toes in the sea for so long.
For westerners, this kind of loose system is something that Li Yuanqing can’t deny, but people can’t bear to start early and play around. At least in Southeast Asia, they do have this kind of free and loose capital.
It will soon be dark.
But the moonlight is good tonight, and there are many lights on this side of the pier, so the visibility is very high.
Li Yuanqing also took Joseph, Yang Xiaochou, Guan Canghai, Xu Hei and other officers to a small observation deck near the Spanish fleet to look at the Spanish fleet.
Compared with the fleet of Changshengdao, which has less than 30 warships, it is a bit insufficient to see, even if this Spanish fleet has more than 20 big ships.
However, its black muzzle posture is comparable to the fleet method of Changsheng Island.
Guan Canghai, Xu Hei, Kong Youde, Huang Guoshan, Li Sansheng, Shun, these officers, this is the first time to see westerners’ regular warships in active service in a real sense, and they can’t help but have a low discussion.
By the way: "these white-haired ghosts are mostly loaded with guns. What do they use to transport materials?" Looking at them, the ship is not much bigger than ours! How many people can they hold in a boat? "
Yang Xiaochou quickly explained: "Shun Ye, when I went to Arabia, I heard them say that these white-haired ghost warships are extremely sharp. Each ship can hold almost 200 to 300 people. Except for a hundred sailors, they can be classified as combat and compiled for supply. I really don’t know much about this. It seems that they have a special supply ship."
Guan Canghai said, "I saw this kind of white-haired ghost ship when I was in Fujian before, but I felt that it should have been smaller then. It seems that these bastards have improved a lot in recent years!"
Xu Hei also said, "If we encounter these white-haired ghost fleets at sea, they are really no match."
Kong Youde said with a smile, "You can’t say the same thing about Black Master. How long have these white-haired monkeys been playing with the fleet? How long have we only been playing for a few days? Take your time. Don’t worry! In a few years, we can definitely compare them. "
Listening to the generals talking about Li Yuanqing, his eyes narrowed slightly and he stared at these Spanish ships in front.
Although Li Yuanqing is a rebirth, after all, he is not from this major. His knowledge is still very limited. He has a general outline of these Spanish warships but does not know the details.
He lit a cigar and took a deep breath. Li Yuanqing looked at Joseph around him and said, "Joseph, these Spanish warships should be regarded as their main force, right? Are these Spanish warships sharper or are you British imperial warships sharper at this time? "
Joseph rubbed a cigar in Li Yuanqing and lit it with a smile and took a deep breath: "General, you know that the cross-century naval battle between the British Empire and Spain in that war was almost wiped out by our British Empire! This is naturally that my British Empire warships are sharper! "
"Anyway, brag and don’t pay taxes! Joseph, just blow it! " Niu Gensheng upset Joseph, saying that he didn’t like the white-haired monkey in any way.
Joseph ignored Niu Gensheng and explained to Li Yuanqing with a smile: "General, according to this scale, this should be the Spanish main fleet. Just now, I heard those soldiers and sailors. They should have come from Europe. It seems that there are still some big people on board. This must be the Spanish main fleet. I have not been back to Europe for a long time, and I don’t know much about the specific situation."
"But look at this Spanish artillery technology has increased! I remember when I met them a few years ago, their main artillery was still the pound artillery owner, but now it seems that they have all been replaced by 12-pound artillery! Especially the main guns of those big ships in front are a bit like 24-pound guns! Oh, my god These crazy Spaniards, have they really made such great progress? "
Joseph look incredible.
"Hey, hey, Joseph, just blow it. If the Spanish are so awesome, how can you British fuck them?"
"It’s Joseph. When the fuck can you be reliable?"
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The generals around him were still hurting Joseph, but Li Yuanqing was staring at the warship in front and lost in deep thought.
Li Yuanqing really doesn’t know much about fleet specifications, but he is very transparent about artillery.
12-pound artillery, which is the regulation of the red artillery in the army, is also the greatest confidence of Inspector Yuan.
It takes at least a dozen people to move a 12-pound gun.
But at this time, a Spanish ship is so rare that there are 20 or 30 12-pound guns and 24-pound guns in front and behind, which is a bit amazing!
It’s strange that later generations say that this era belongs to the marine age!
This kind of 24-pound gun should simply be a’ giant bully’. If it is to be put on land, it has almost no maneuverability except guarding the city, but in the sea, they are likely to become masters!
After a long pause, Li Yuanqing suddenly said, "Don’t make so much noise, Joseph. I want you to do something now. I will give you a quota of 1,200 silver tonight. You can invite those Spanish soldiers and sailors to drink and play with as many women as you like, but I want detailed information about this Spanish fleet!"
The night was getting a little deep, but Li Yuanqing didn’t feel sleepy at all. He didn’t go back to shore to rest, but quietly sat on his bow and looked at the direction of the Spanish fleet in the distance.