The "Fully" was forced to stop for inspection, and a dozen Portuguese sailors rowed over in small boats to board the "Fully".
The training situation of these sailors is worrying. When climbing the rope ladder, one sailor actually fell from the rope ladder. The crew members of the "Fu Fu" who were crowded on the side of the ship to watch the excitement immediately fell into laughter.
The leading officer, who felt that he had been exposed, did not feel too embarrassed. After boarding the ship, he led the sailors directly into the bridge and gathered all the crew members except Stilwell on the deck.
"Sir, the 'Fully' is a ship of the Cape Town Ocean Trading Company. We are going to Paris, France. The ship is loaded with goods ordered by the Capet family in France -" Stilwell knew that losing money would avoid disaster, and he spoke with a smile.
The roll of pounds was handed over quietly, not much, only about ten or twenty.
Although the status of the Rand is getting stronger and stronger, it still cannot replace the status of the Pound in the international arena. Especially ordinary people still prefer the Pound.
Ten or twenty pounds is not a lot. The salary of the Portuguese navy cannot keep up with that of the British navy. The salary of the ensign leading the team is only ten or twenty pounds a month.
"You are trying to bribe an upright naval officer. I now seriously suspect that you have violated the law. You must sail the ship to Sao Tome and Principe for inspection." After the navy ensign got the money, he immediately changed his face.
.
"——" Stilwell roared wildly in his heart, pretending to be a big-tailed wolf, if he doesn't like it, just say so, and I will treat him like a dog.
"No, all the cargo on the 'Rich' is beef and fruit. If it cannot be transported to Paris in time, you will be responsible!" With the British Empire and Southern Africa at his back, Stilwell was not someone to be trifled with.
"That's your business -" the second lieutenant put the money in his pocket and refused to let go after taking the money. Sure enough, he really fed the money to the dog.
At this time, there was a sudden noise on the deck. The ensign and Stilwell walked out of the bridge and found several Portuguese sailors surrounding a crew member, punching and kicking them.
Other crew members tried to stop it, but were blocked by other sailors. The crew members were excited and some of them had a fiery personality and began to curse.
What a curse, the kind that directly greets eight generations of ancestors.
It is said that the Portuguese navy really has no deterrent effect on the British. Britain at the beginning of the century was like the United States at the end of the century. No matter where you were, the British government and army were your strong backing.
"What's going on?" The second lieutenant's expression was arrogant. What's wrong with the British? On my territory, I am surrounded by dragons and tigers.
"Sir, there is a radio on the ship, and this guy was sending a report just now-" A sailor reported loudly, and the ensign and Stilwell changed their faces at the same time.
Ocean-going ships in Southern Africa are now equipped with radios, otherwise Southern Africa would not be so aware of the movements of the Portuguese navy.
For southern Africa, although the status of the Atlantic Ocean is not as important as that of the Indian Ocean, the trade between southern Africa and Europe is mainly through the Atlantic route, so there are an unknown number of southern African ships plying the Atlantic route every day. These ships are all from southern Africa."
"Sentinel", the navy in southern Africa does not need to leave the port, and the situation in the entire Atlantic Ocean is clear.
"What did you send?" the second lieutenant came to the crew huddled in a ball on the deck with blood on their faces and asked sharply.
Stilwell came to the telegraph machine room and found that the machine room had been destroyed and smashed into a mess.
The crew members on the ground were motionless, as if they had fainted.
First mate Lu Qi rushed over to rescue him, but it was too late. Those sailors were too cruel. The crew members' faces were black and purple, blood was flowing from their nostrils, and their pupils were dilated. Given the medical conditions on the ship, it was impossible to rescue him.
"Captain, Plit was beaten to death by them -" Lu Qi looked sad and angry, looking at the second lieutenant with full anger.
The second lieutenant suddenly felt troubled. It was normal to seize the ship to find some trouble, but it would be very troublesome if someone died——
But it's not too much trouble, he's just an African, luckily he's not white.
Oh, now we have to add the Chinese. It would be terrible if the people who died were Chinese. Not to mention the British government, Southern Africa would definitely take revenge.
"Mr. Second Lieutenant, no matter what the outcome of today's matter, I will report it to the federal government of Southern Africa exactly as it is." Stilwell's anger reached the extreme, but he calmed down.
If a conflict occurs at this time, the crew will definitely suffer. Even if all the Portuguese sailors on board are killed, the Portuguese warships cruising around the "Fu Fu" can easily sink the "Fu Fu".
"What you do is your business. Now you must sail the ship to Sao Tome and Principe for inspection-" Second Lieutenant Serenity was sending a telegram before the crew member was killed. If there were no accidents, the Southern African federal government should have already
knew.
"Yes, as you wish -" Stilwell cooperated unconditionally. The second lieutenant probably didn't know that, let alone the crew of Southern Africa, even if it was a pet raised by Stilwell, it was the property of Southern Africa, not just anyone.
If you want to kill him, kill him.
The fact was just as Stilwell had guessed. When the Fortune was re-ignited and sailed to Sao Tome and Principe, Luanda had indeed received the telegram that the Fortune was intercepted.
However, at this time Luanda did not know that the telegraph operator had been killed, nor did it know that the "Fu Wealth" had been seized by the Portuguese Navy.
"We tried to get in touch with the 'Fu', but so far, the 'Fu' has not responded - the situation may be very bad. We have only received half of the telegrams. It is estimated that an accident occurred during the transmission process." Barton
The adjutant of the ship, Major Pansy, had a stern expression. Southern African ships rarely were seized overseas, but the Southern African navy often seized ships of other countries.
In the current Southern African Navy, with the establishment of the Naval Academy, the number and proportion of Chinese officers and soldiers is increasing. On the heavy cruiser "Johannesburg", more than half of the officers and soldiers are Chinese.
"Report to the Ministry of National Defense, level 2 combat preparation." Patton cannot take action privately without receiving an order, but it is okay to issue a combat readiness order.
Soon, the Southern African federal government issued a note to the Portuguese government, demanding that the Portuguese Navy immediately release the "Fu Fu" and severely punish those responsible.
The Portuguese government did not respond in time. Human lives were at stake. The naval ensign could do whatever he wanted, but Portuguese politicians were very sensible.
An African is indeed insignificant, but God knows whether the Southern African federal government will take advantage of the situation. What if the Southern African federal government refuses to give up?
The consequences could be disastrous.
Regardless of Portugal's attitude of not willing to go to war with Southern Africa, it really doesn't dare to attack the Portuguese government. Not to mention the Southern African Army, which became the mainstay of the Allied Forces during the World War, even the relatively weak navy, and the new air force, Portugal
Can't even bear it.
In fact, the day after Sao Tome and Principe seized the Fortune, a reconnaissance plane from Cabinda in Southern Africa had already flown over Sao Tome and Principe for reconnaissance.
At this time, countries have generally become aware of their airspace. The behavior of the Southern African reconnaissance plane has actually violated Portuguese airspace. Moreover, the pilot of the Southern African reconnaissance plane was a bit deliberately provocative. Not to mention the flying speed was very slow, and the flying altitude was still very low.
This is clearly a provocation to the Portuguese: Come on, come and beat me——
It's a pity that I can't fight.
Sao Tome and Principe has no aircraft or anti-aircraft weapons, and the colonial servants are not equipped with many machine guns, so they can but dare not shoot.
If you seize the ship, you can also use "illegality" as an excuse to attack southern African reconnaissance aircraft, which is equivalent to declaring war on southern Africa.
This result is unbearable for the Portuguese government.
"So, we can only endure the provocations in southern Africa?" The man who led the fleet to Sao Tome and Principe was Portuguese Admiral Philippe Valentin.
"What else can we do? It's easy to shoot down the plane. If we do that, the next time we come to Sao Tome and Principe, it will no longer be a reconnaissance plane from southern Africa, but a bomber full of bombs.
, what will we do then?” Harrison Benedict, Governor of Sao Tome and Principe, is 65 years old this year, and he is very aware of the consequences of provoking southern Africa.
"Lisbon sent a telegram again, asking us to release it immediately and do a good job in the aftermath -" Frankis Byrne, Minister of the Interior of Sao Tome and Principe, looked sad. The navy did not report the specific situation truthfully. Lisbon is now
I didn't even know anyone had died.
amazing!
"How to let it go? Southern Africa probably doesn't know anyone has died yet, so it's just urging. Otherwise, Southern Africa should give Lisbon an ultimatum -" Harrison looked at Valentine with helpless eyes. This gang of navies is fighting
No, he is an expert at bullying ordinary people.
Are you screwed up now? Are you dumbfounded? Do you regret it?
It's too late!
Anyway, I'm getting old and will retire soon. Harrison decided to resign as soon as possible. I don't want to do whatever I want anymore -
"Don't worry, the Southern African Navy has just been established two or three years ago and has never participated in a war. If a war breaks out, we may not be able to fight." Valentine's words sounded like he was encouraging himself.
"No, although the Southern African Navy has just been established not long ago, the Southern African Navy has actually existed for many years. During the World War, the Southern African Navy participated in the Battle of the Dardanelles and the Battle of Jutland, and performed very well." Harry
Sen was in complete despair. The dignified Vice Admiral, who knew less about the Southern African navy than he, a civilian governor, actually boasted that "he may not be capable of a war."
Who gives you faith, God?
"The reason why Southern Africa performed well is because it acted in coordination with the British Empire. There is nothing to worry about. If we fought jointly with the British Empire, our performance would also be very good." Valentin dismissed it, not just hugging him.