Qianlong: Qing Dynasty?What about my Daqing?

Chapter 196 Reparations and unequal treaties are coming!

The uneasiness in the hearts of the two commanders of the British Eastern Intervention Fleet, which seems to be the most powerful fleet in the world at present, has been completely replaced by the confidence brought by the powerful rocket battleship.

Yes.

Relying on these dozens of huge battleships and equipped with a large number of extremely long-range Congreve rockets-the range limit of this type of rocket can reach ten kilometers, but the distance of ten kilometers on the sea is a bit too far. Beyond the limit of eyesight.

Therefore, launching from five kilometers away is generally an ideal combat distance.

Never in history has the artillery of a warship been able to pose any threat at a distance of five kilometers.

Moreover, rockets rely on range attacks, using a large number of rockets for covering bombardment.

The requirements for precision are not too high.

"Yeah, now what we need to consider is how to accept the Ming Empire's peace proposal!" Nelson laughed, "Maybe it is most appropriate to cede the Governor's Mansion in the Strait of Malacca and open the ports of Guangzhou, Ningbo, and Songjiang. Moreover, the Ming Empire must respect the free trade power monopolized by Britain!"

"The Chinese must realize that on the surface of the sea, they are far from being a heavenly kingdom. His Majesty the emperor must lower his proud head, accept and respect the rules and order we have made. Respect our efforts in the South Asian subcontinent , in the Indian Ocean, in Southeast Asia, in Australia and the dominion of the surrounding waters!"

Nelson said that as the commander of the Eastern Intervention Fleet appointed by the King of Britain, Nelson's authority is not just to command the fleet to fight.

The purpose of the fleet is to serve the national interest of Britain.

Victory in war must bring sufficient benefits.

King George III of Britain and Prime Minister William Pitt Jr. seem.

Only get the above benefits.

It is worthwhile to form the Eastern Intervention Fleet.

"We may also ask the Ming Empire to suspend its attack on the Qing Empire. Maintain the long-term war between the Ming Empire and the Qing Empire, so that Britain can gain enough benefits in the war between the two sides!"

Just now.

Dangdangdang bells rang.

On the lookout post, the voice of the lookout soldiers rang out quickly: "At six o'clock ahead, an unknown fleet is found! There are more than ten ships! The distance is [-] yards!"

"They also spotted our fleet and are retreating!"

Nelson and Collingwood glanced at each other.

The two of them discussed before that it would be a good thing for the Ming Dynasty to open up the market by ceding land and indemnity.

All must be based on defeating Ming's fleet.

So now the sudden sound of the siren and the shout of the lookout brought the two of them back to reality from their previous imagination.

The primary condition for defeating Ming's fleet.

It is the decisive battle of the main fleet!
Otherwise, the Indian Ocean Fleet of the Ming Dynasty would fill the Indian Ocean, which would pose a great threat to the British Indian colony.

"Order to seize this Ming army's reconnaissance fleet and find out the exact location of their main fleet as soon as possible!"

In fact, there is no need for the ships of the British Navy to find the main force of the Ming Indian Ocean Fleet.

Because the Ming army is also planning to fight a decisive battle.

the following few days.

The number of firefights between the reconnaissance ships of the two sides has become more and more frequent.

This shows that the distance between the main fleets of the two sides is getting closer!
"I have to say that the Chinese have the possibility of having a powerful navy! Their sailors are quite brave, but their ability to operate warships on the ocean is not as good as ours after all!"

On the battleship Victory.

After summarizing the exchange of fire between the scout ships of the two sides in the past few days, Nelson also showed an optimistic look on his face.

on exchange ratio.

The British navy clearly had the upper hand.

There are eight light bombardment gunships of the Ming army that have been sunk in the past few days!
The Eastern Intervention Fleet only lost three light flying arrow bombardment gunboats.

Although the artillery performance of the Ming army is better than that of the British army, with its understanding of the Indian Ocean and superb naval combat experience, British naval ships can often occupy a favorable combat position and concentrate more powerful firepower for combat.

Although most of the sailors of the Ming army on the opposite side were recruited by pirates and fishermen who were active in the southeast coast of China.

They have no fear of the sea.

But it is obviously inexperienced for the modern naval warfare mode.

Although these small-scale engagements only existed between the reconnaissance gunboats of the two sides.

However, the gap in the naval combat capabilities of the two sides has already been reflected.

This gave Nelson even more confidence.

Even if there is no secret weapon, he doesn't think that the Daming Indian Ocean Fleet on the opposite side can defeat the Eastern Intervention Fleet.

Opposite is a group of rookies equipped with advanced gunboats!

And in quantity.

They also do not have an absolute advantage, even in terms of firepower density.

The Ming Army's Indian Ocean Fleet was even at a disadvantage.

anyway.

Nelson never thought of the possibility of losing.

"Military Gate! The British fleet has been spotted! About three hundred miles to the southeast, our scout ship had an intensive exchange of fire with the opponent, and the loss was huge!"

On the side of the Ming Indian Ocean Fleet.

Zhu Wei, commander of the Indian Ocean Fleet of the Ming Dynasty, relaxed his frown immediately after hearing the information!
"Finally found!"

Zhu Xi said excitedly.

What he was most worried about did not happen: that is, the British did not seek a decisive battle, but dealt with the Ming Navy Fleet in the Indian Ocean. It is suitable for cruising on the ocean, so if the war situation between the two sides is not a decisive battle of the navy's main fleet, but a chasing battle in the ocean, then Ming's fleet will not have much advantage!
If the British fleet cannot be wiped out in World War I, then the route from Malacca to India will always be under the threat of the British.

For Daming.

The purpose of this battle is to completely open up the market in the South Asian subcontinent.

To ensure the safety of the Indian Ocean route, to ensure that the coalition forces of the Indian princes can get the support of the local Ming Dynasty, so as to maintain the war against the British in the South Asian subcontinent, and finally monopolize the Indian market - you must know that there are nearly [-] million people in this continent, and Because of the long-term trade advantages accumulated a lot of wealth.

India now.

That is not the poor place where people's per capita GDP is lower than that of the African continent in the image of later generations.

It's a place that is really rich!
Otherwise, why would the Western imperialism rush all the way to bully the Indian people?

In this tidal wave that carves up the wealth of the ancient South Asian subcontinent.

Not only can Daming not be absent.

I have to take up all the seats!

no way.

Who made Daming's appetite too big?

As for the loss of the scout gunboat.

In Zhu Xi's opinion, it is normal.

Although these sail gunships are generally equipped with bombardment guns.

But in terms of combat philosophy and mode, it is almost the same as before.

When both sides are equipped with bombardment guns.

It is normal for the Britons, who have more experience in combat in the ocean, to have the upper hand.

Not surprising at all.

The key is that the opponent doesn't even know the Ming army's hole cards!
If they knew, the other party would never have made plans for a decisive battle!

"Send the order, the tortoise will attack, and drag the tortoise to the southeast to a distance as close as possible to the enemy fleet!"

Zhu Xi ordered loudly.

The combat radius of the Wei-class ironclad ship is as high as [-] miles.

As long as the twelve Gangwei-class ironclad ships bite the main force of the British fleet, relying on the speed of the ironclad ships, it is impossible for the opponent to escape!

"Junmen, if our army wants to sail southeast now, it will be almost entirely against the wind, and the opponent is coming with the wind, and the wind is not good for our army!"

"No problem!" Zhu Wei waved his hand, "The main force of this battle is twelve Wei-class ironclad ships, and the rest of the ships are only used to lure the enemy and escort!!"

"The fleet can be divided into two groups. All the light fast gunboat escort fleet, 36 three-masted schooners and twelve Wei-class ironclads will go out, and the 36 three-masted schooners will go forward to lure the enemy and lead the enemy into the predetermined battlefield. "The deputy commander Li Changgeng said, "We wait for the southeast of the king to be against the wind, but if we turn the bow of the ship to lure the enemy, it will be against the wind, and they may not be able to catch up!"

"Yes, the Wei-class iron-clad ships should save fuel as much as possible! It is best to let their main fleet come here by themselves, and if they want to turn back and escape, it will become a headwind, and the speed advantage of the iron-clad ships will become even greater !"

Chief of Staff Colonel Guo Xuexian said.

Guo Xuexian was originally a pirate gang entrenched in the Pearl River Estuary. He was the son of Guo Yi, the leader of the Black Flag Gang. After he surrendered to Ming Dynasty, Guo Xuexian went ashore and became a rich man. Batch of graduating students.

Now that he is less than 30 years old, he is already the Chief of Staff of the Daming Indian Ocean Fleet.

It can be said that the future is boundless.

"Keep a distance as much as possible. The British's large battleships are equipped with 64-pound fortress guns."

Li Changgeng said.

"In addition, the fleet should continue to go north, try to get out of the battlefield as much as possible, and not give the British a chance!"

Several Ming naval officers quickly finalized the battle plan.

In fact, the plan is very simple and highly executable.

Twelve ironclad ships lay in ambush on the predetermined battlefield.

Thirty-six three-masted schooners rushed forward to execute the plan to lure the enemy.

According to the intelligence of the British, the 36 three-masted schooners were the absolute main fleet of the Ming Indian Ocean Navy.

So the allure is enough.

When the enemy fleet pursues to the predetermined battlefield, the twelve prestige-class ironclad ships are ready to rush forward with absolute speed, and carry out close-range output!

In the case of almost absolute defense.

It is not a problem for twelve Wei-class ironclad ships to completely wipe out the British Eastern Intervention Fleet!
With the speed of the sailing battleship, it is impossible to escape the hunting of the Wei-class ironclad ship!

Nine out of ten!

Won!
(End of this chapter)