Chapter 1042 Rezger's Doomsday (Part 1)

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It's so sad!

It's really so sad!

When he set out from Batavia, Rezger could never have imagined that the pursuit of Seviara would have such consequences. He was originally a hunter, but he became the prey of others. These beasts that rushed up were very cruel. If he had known that such a result would have been, he would not have acted alone no matter what.

Either, I ignore Saiviara and drive her to Shixing Seawall. As long as I don’t cross Shixing Seawall, the Hu Ben Navy will definitely not dare to go south. Or, I will dispatch two main naval fleets at the same time. If the two main naval fleets are deployed together, the Hu Ben Navy will not gain any advantage.

It’s a pity that there is no medicine for regret in this world. It’s too late to say anything now. He was trapped in a lot of siege and could only pray for God’s kindness so that he could escape smoothly. In fact, it doesn’t matter whether he can escape personally. The key is that his subordinates can run out and preserve a little more power for the Dutch Navy.

With such a crushing defeat, his naval career will definitely end. Even if he can escape successfully, he will be asked to retire, survive and stay at home. Instead of living in such a desperate situation and accepting other people's fingers, it is better to die in the sea and realize his own destination.

However, Rezger couldn't understand what kind of abilities the Tiger Army Navy had to rise in such a short time and actually have the ability to defeat the main fleet of the Dutch Navy? Only the Spaniards and the British in the world have such capabilities. Other countries, including the Portuguese, do not have such strength.

If the Hu Ben Navy cooperated with the British and what they obtained was the British technology, it would be absolutely impossible. The Hu Ben Navy could not completely digest the British technology in such a short time. It should be known that in addition to technical theory, it is impossible to have years of accumulation in the real operational level, in the construction of warship platforms and naval construction.

However, the British arrived in the Far East three or four years ago. Before that, the British could not have any contact with the Hu Ben Navy. In order to say that they had accumulated the power to defeat the Dutch Navy in three or four years, Rezger felt that this was an insult to his IQ and an insult to everyone's IQ.

If the Hu Ben Navy learned the Portuguese technology, it is very likely. After all, the Portuguese had arrived in the Far East a long time ago. Their relationship with the Ming Dynasty has always been very good. The Hu Ben Navy did have enough time to receive and absorb the Portuguese technology.

However, the problem is that the Zheng family fleet is not very powerful! The Zheng family fleet accepted the same technology as the Portuguese. However, the Dutch did not see any signs of strength in the Zheng family fleet. According to the description of the Zheng family fleet, when the Zheng family fleet crossed the sea, the Tiger Ben Navy did not exist at all.

"don't know."

"I really don't understand."

Rezger had to shake his head with self-deprecating sway.

I'm afraid he wouldn't have the chance to know these secrets of the Hu Ben Navy. Rezger couldn't guarantee whether he could escape this disaster. He just hoped that after him, more Dutch people could work hard to unravel these secrets of the Hu Ben Navy. Perhaps, only after learning these secrets will they have the possibility of defeating the Hu Ben Navy.

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In fact, there is no need for Rezger to be so pessimistic. While the Dutch Navy paid a significant price, the price paid by the Hu Ben Navy was also quite large. However, the Hu Ben Navy had a strong foundation and a large number of warships, so Rezger did not see it. If Rezger could hold on for three or four days, the Hu Ben Navy might not be able to hold on.

The casualties of personnel cannot be counted in a short time. However, from the number of losses of the warships, it can be seen that. According to incomplete statistics, the Tiger Ben Army had thirteen Dragon God Ships, which sank directly in the battle. Twenty-five Dragon God Ships were seriously injured. Among them, three of them were too serious to be damaged, and Yang Guohua had to order sank. The Sword Tooth Ships sank thirty-three were injured and 58 were injured. Among them, six were unable to be taken away and needed to be sank.

Such losses are even greater than all the losses suffered since the founding of the Hu Ben Navy. More than 100 Dragon God Ships sank 16, and more than 200 Sword Tooth Ships sank 39. To sum up all the numbers, a total of 55 warships sank. It can be said that the combat effectiveness of the Hu Ben Navy, at least more than 20%, has been lost here.

"Sixteen Dragon God Ships!"

As long as Yang Guohua thinks about it, he feels painful.

I guess Zhang Zhun would be very heartbroken when he learned this number.

This battle is cruel to prove that the sword-tooth ship, which could have been rampant in the East China Sea and the Yellow Sea, is not worth mentioning when it comes to the ocean. Facing the warships of the Japanese Navy and the Zheng Family Fleet, the sword-tooth ship can be regarded as a powerful weapon, both offensive and defensive, and is cheap and affordable. However, in front of the naval battleships of the Western powers, the sword-tooth ship is too fragile.

The 100-pound cannon equipped by Rezger flagship can sink the sword-tooth ship with just one shot. Such power is indeed too terrifying. However, the 100-pound cannon is not the most powerful artillery. It is said that the most powerful artillery is the 800-pound cannon (caliber about 304 mm). Faced with such a sharp firearm, even the Dragon God Ship is unbearable!

No wonder Zhang Zhun had to make up his mind to stop the construction of the sword-tooth ship and accelerate the construction of the Dragon God Ship. In the future naval battle, the Dragon God Ship will be the smallest warship. Perhaps, in the further future, even the Dragon God Ship will be completely eliminated. By that time, warships less than 1,000 tons will probably have no chance to appear.

Fortunately, even if such a heavy price was paid, the results were worth it. This battle completely destroyed a main fleet of the Dutch Navy. The tonnage of warships sunk by the Dutch was much larger than that of the Tiger Ben Navy. The Dutch lost more sailors than the Tiger Ben Navy. This was a fatal injury for the Dutch.

At the same time, another consequence of the victory of this battle is that in the short term, the Dutch did not have the strength to continue to make trouble near Lai Formosa. The Dutch, who were only one naval main fleet, would definitely not care about Formosa. It would be amazing that they could defend the strongholds in the South China Sea and not be snatched by other countries.

In other words, this battle is all the losses caused by the navy's attack on Formosa. Putman, the Dutch governor to Formosa, should he give up Formosa quickly, so as not to become a turtle in the jar. Without the help of the Dutch Navy, how long can Putman last in Formosa with his little man?

"The Dutch are going to run away!"

"Survey on the whole line!"

When Yang Guohua found out that the Dutch had signs of fleeing, he immediately issued an order.

At the most intense battle, Yang Guohua's heart was completely hung in his throat. Until he found that the Dutch Navy could no longer support it and had to escape in the dark, his heart was slowly let go.

This naval battle is related to the future of both the Hu Ben Navy and the Dutch Navy. The Hu Ben Navy defeated it, and naturally sings forward and attacked the Huanglong. If it was defeated, the only way to retract back to Shandong, accumulate energy, and wait for the opportunity to make a comeback. Fortunately, in the end, the goddess of victory still favored the Hu Ben Navy.

"Notice!"

"Don't chase through Shixing Sea Pond!"

Yang Guohua further added his orders.

The main task of the Huben Navy is to recover Formosa, rather than to run to the South China Sea to fight the Dutch. The situation in the South China Sea is very complicated, with many countries intertwined and scattered. The Huben Navy is not fully prepared to march into the South China Sea. Therefore, the pursuers cannot cross the Shixing Seawall to avoid accidents.

The Dutch navy was defeated like a mountain, and the Hu Ben Navy pursued desperately. The battlefield changed suddenly and took a sharp turn. The originally neat team was completely scattered at this time. The escaped Dutch people had no queues at all. The Dutch warships had all scattered. They kept rushing left and right, trying to break out of the encirclement of the Hu Ben Navy. Looking from a distance, they were like a group of headless flies, desperately looking for a way out.

Among the Dutch warships that fled in a hurry, the warships of more than 1,000 tons were particularly eye-catching. In the previous battles, these behemoths caused great damage to the Hu Ben Navy. Therefore, all the warships of the Hu Ben Navy targeted these behemoths. They were determined to capture all of these warships alive.

Rezger's flagship is a thorn in the eyes of the Hu Ben Navy and a thorn in the flesh. A few of the Hu Ben Navy warships that were aimed at it were fifty or sixty. They seemed to be a group of hungry wolves, entangling Rezger's flagship without giving it any chance to escape. On the dark black surface, the sound of cannons continued, and next to Rezger's flagship was as bright as day.

In the previous battle, the Hu Ben Navy had at least ten warships, which were sunk by Rezger's flagship. Many Hu Ben Navy soldiers were unwilling to stare at Rezger's flagship before their deaths, and died with their eyes open. They had to be injustice and had a debt. At this time, the Hu Ben Navy would naturally have to firmly grasp Rezger's flagship.

"Catch Rezger!"

The entire Hu Ben Army and Navy made such a cry.

In this battle, it is perfect to catch or kill Rezger and seize his flagship. If Rezger runs away or let Rezger sink his flagship, it is a huge regret. The things that the Tiger Army Navy needs, Rezger and his flagship can provide.
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