Chapter 150: The Desperate Situation of the Spanish Landing Forces
After receiving the order, these water ghosts will light the explosive packs!
Then, with a loud bang, the Spanish sailing battleship sank.
Although the hull of the Spanish sailing battleship was very thick, especially the hull at the waterline, it could even be half a meter thick.
However, no matter how thick the hull is, it cannot withstand being exploded by sugar and gunpowder!
One dynamite packs a boat!
There are almost no surprises!
…
Carral once again received a letter urging surrender.
The letter stated that you may not believe what I just said. No, I will prove it to you again!
If you don’t surrender within half an hour, I will continue to explode!
The Spanish soldiers on the ship began to panic. Being on a ship that could sink at any time would make anyone feel scared and frightened.
Karar still had no intention of surrendering and ordered the soldiers to step up patrols and keep an eye on the gunpowder magazine!
He still believed that the reason for the hull explosion was that the gunpowder magazine had been tampered with!
Just now!
There was a loud bang!
A third-level sailing battleship had a violent explosion and then fell silent quickly.
When a Spanish soldier inspected the gunpowder magazine, he was too nervous and accidentally dropped an open flame on the gunpowder pile.
In just an instant, the gunpowder exploded!
In fact, according to regulations, when inspecting a gunpowder magazine, it is absolutely not allowed to carry open flames.
However, it was night now, and the powder magazine was under the deck, so it was almost impossible to see anything clearly without light.
It's dark, so let's check it out!
Someone hid it in the gunpowder magazine and couldn't find it!
For inspection, the Spaniards could only use open flames for lighting, and then there was nothing more.
In just the blink of an eye, a third-level sailing battleship that could be called the absolute main force in the East was gone!
The moment a large amount of gunpowder was detonated, a powerful shock wave directly tore the hull from the middle, splinters of wood flew everywhere, and flames shot into the sky.
The sailors on the ship screamed and were swallowed up by the fire!
The huge fire provides ample lighting for other ships!
Karal finally couldn't stand the pressure!
Faced with such constant explosions, and he still couldn't figure out the cause, he could only order surrender.
The fleet lowered the sails, lowered the anchors, and closed the gun windows, so the soldiers and sailors all threw away their weapons and gathered on the deck.
As the Spanish fleet signaled surrender, a large fleet of Chinese-style ships suddenly appeared outside the bay and slowly sailed into the bay.
Start accepting prisoners!
The Spaniards are very respectful!
On the European battlefield, they had long been accustomed to raising flags and surrendering.
When facing an invincible enemy, you can only imagine what choices you will make!
…
The next day, after dawn, the Ming army finally accepted the prisoners of war and took control of the entire Spanish fleet.
At this time, Osado also received news that something had happened to the fleet.
In fact, he had already realized that something was happening when he heard the constant explosions on the sea last night.
However, he did not realize the seriousness of the matter and thought it was the Chinese who were secretly attacking their fleet at night.
Osado didn't think anything would happen at the time. After all, the Spanish fleet was so large and had rich experience in the naval battle at Carral, so it must have defeated the invading enemy.
Just waiting until daybreak, Osado came to the shore, ready to check the situation of last night's battle.
Looking at the direction of the fleet, he fell into a daze.
A fleet of Chinese-style fortune ships suddenly appeared in the bay!
The calm sea was filled with broken ship hulls.
The original Spanish fleet all flew the twelve-pointed sun and moon flag of the Ming Dynasty.
"What...what's going on?"
"Did Karar surrender to the enemy? Why did our fleet change to the flag of the Ming army?"
"Damn it, Karar, this traitor, will definitely go to hell!"
"..."
Osado is a little panicked now.
I landed with my own troops, but the fleet mutinied!
Isn’t this a complete failure?
He still believed that the Spanish fleet was so powerful that it could not be defeated. In the current situation, Carral could only surrender to the enemy.
The subordinate asked in a panic.
"Sir, what should we do?"
Osado spoke.
"Quickly, send someone to row a small boat and ask what's going on with the fleet!"
However, the small boat he sent was sunk as soon as it approached the fleet and never returned.
The Ming Dynasty fleet in the bay and the surrendered Spanish fleet opened their gun windows and aimed in the direction of the beach.
Instantly, the heavy artillery started roaring!
Cannonballs the size of human heads were fired towards the beach.
In an instant, Osado's souls suddenly appeared, and he and his subordinates fled to the military camp they built outside Weiyuan City.
When the Spanish army heard about the incident at sea, their faces changed drastically.
They have been abandoned!
After the 2,000-person marine force landed, the fleet directly "mutinied" and the retreat was cut off.
The more serious problem is that they have no logistics anymore!
Two thousand people landed on the first day, mainly carrying muskets, artillery, ammunition and other supplies.
I didn’t carry much food at all!
Even if I save on eating, it will only be enough for today.
When the food is gone, the two thousand people will be done with it!
In fact, generally speaking, although Luzon is hot, the products are still very rich, and if there is any shortage, there will be no shortage of food.
However, under Zhu Hongyu's arrangement, the Liberation Army carried out a strong campaign to clear the country near Weiyuan City...
Not a single wild fruit was left for the Spaniards, and even the trees near Weiyuan City were cut down.
Well, let's put it this way, if the Spaniards want to obtain food from the vicinity of Weiyuan City, they must first evolve a stomach that can eat grass.
Because when the Liberation Army was clearing the country, it could be said that nothing was left except grass.
There was a shortage of military rations and their retreat was cut off. Two thousand Spanish soldiers were in panic!
Almost lost the will to fight!
…
Shi Yongxin stood at the top of Weiyuan City, looking at the Spanish military camp in the distance, with a very relaxed expression on his face, and said to Chen Wenbin beside him.
"It seems that the naval battle was won! We, Weiyuan City, are safe!"
Chen Wenbin tied his beard and said.
"Haha, it must be the Governor's plan! Hong Mao was fooled around, but I don't know how the battle is going in St. Jones."
"If St. Jones can win, then after this battle, Luzon will be my land of the Ming Dynasty."
Shi Yongxin also said.
"With the Grand Governor here, the battle of St. Jones will definitely be won!"
"It's so difficult to conquer the mountains and rivers through the Northern Expedition!"
Chen Wenbin waved his hand and said.
"so what?"
"Under the leadership of the Grand Governor, won't it be a matter of time before we regain the rivers and mountains?!"
"..."
While the two were chatting, Yasuyama Tai also strode up to the city wall and asked.
"Brother Shi, the morale of the red-haired soldiers outside the city is low now, and the morale of the army is disorganized. Should our army take the initiative to attack the enemy?"
When Shi Yongxin heard this, he shook his head and said.
"There is no need to waste the battle, our army can safely defend the city!"
"When the red hair's food and grass are exhausted, it will collapse without a fight!"
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In the Spanish military camp, Osado thought about it and ordered the soldiers to bury pots and make rice.
Eat all the food in one go!
Keep everyone fed!
Then, he called all the soldiers for a lecture!
"Boys, our fleet was defeated by the Chinese using despicable means!"