Chapter 264: Dutch preparations

　　 Mr. Basten, who was sitting on a chair and dressed in luxurious clothes, seemed to have a very good life, said nonchalantly: "Why don't we sell them? We haven't declared war on them, and we haven't imposed trade embargo on them. Why can't we sell them?"

　　 This is a good deal. The 24-pound gun he bought from the Netherlands is sold to the Southeastern Government with 100% profit!

　　 and there is no violation of the law!

　　The words are said by Mr. Sherlock, the trade representative of the Southeast Prefecture, that this Jew is so good at doing business!

Last year, the Dutch fleet attacked the Southeast Mansion. The strange thing is that there was no official declaration of war between the two local governments, and the two sides followed suit. (The Southeast Mansion had a trade embargo against the Netherlands for a period of time, but the blockade was lifted shortly after the water diversion price was raised. Will have trouble with money), so the Dutch gentlemen worked vigorously and sold a large number of cannons, gunpowder, metal materials, big woods, etc., which could enhance the strength of the Southeast, to the Southeast!

The Southeast Mansion offered a generous offer and paid the money happily. As long as the Dutch who did business with the Southeast Mansion made a profit, Mr. Basten was jealous. He sold all the 24-pound cannons and 18-pound cannons he could get. I ordered a hundred 24-pounder guns from the Netherlands. In addition to reinstalling its own warships, I sold the others to the southeast government. Because the southeast government said that there are favorable prices and they will receive as much as possible, so if there is no problem, just one Hundreds of 24-pounder guns were all sold.

　　 "Look at this!" Speke angrily threw a letter to Mr. Basten.

　　 There is a Spanish mark on the letter, and the text in it-----Mr. Basten can understand it. After all, the Netherlands has also been ruled by the Spanish.

In the letter, the Spaniards warned the Dutch that the invasion from the Ming was imminent, and the fleet of Ming Dynasty’s southeast government should be about to be killed. The Dutch should call out more and inform the Dutch who belong to Europa in the name of God, and don’t let the yellow race. People win and lose the faces of all Europa people!

　　 Mr. Basten is first of all unbelievable that the Mingren of the Southeastern Government will take the initiative to attack Batavia. Do you know how far Batavia is from the Southeastern Government?

And in the eyes of Western colonists, those bright people are known for their "diligence", "peace-loving", and "cowardly" by nature. How could they come to beat the Dutch? Was it the Spanish tricks, but the Spanish were in the name of God? I swear, it's three points credible, but it's hard to say. After all, Mr. Basten knows the virtues of those Spanish people who believe in God. If the price is right, it is impossible for them to sell even God!

　　 "It's a pity that this news is true!" Governor Speke said confidently.

　　 If it is a lie, it will be known within a few days, and the Spaniard does not need to lie to him.

　　 Now that the Governor said so, Mr. Basten believed it, and now he scratched his head: "Ah, they bought all the 24-pound cannons on my ship!"

　　 "It's not just your ship, those bright people have bought out the 24-pound cannons in the warehouse and other ships!" Speke was already out of anger!

　　 With the help of the steadfast patriots among the Dutch, the Southeast Palace successfully disarmed the heavy equipment of the Dutch. Otherwise, the old gunners would use heavy artillery to bombard the Southeast Fleet, and the incidence of accidents doubled.

　　 "Cunning Mingren!" The two Dutch gentlemen said in unison.

　　 "So what?" Mr. Basten asked blankly.

　　 Kun angrily said: "Immediately put all the (gun deck) gun positions with 12-pounder guns, and go!"

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　　 At night, the small square in front of the Governor's Mansion was bright, and the captains of the ships rushed to the Governor's meeting one after another, either on horseback or in a carriage.

　　 This time the governor used the most severe instructions, requiring those unruly captains to come to the meeting, otherwise, don’t want to do business, all ports will not supply their ships!

　　 The Dutch authorities did not set up an army. The ships they owned were all armed merchant ships. In fact, the sailboats of that era were warships with guns, and merchant ships with guns unloaded. Many merchant ships transported materials and loaded guns for armed merchant ships.

　　Spike was still conscious. He called a large number of ships in advance, and deliberately learned about the Chinese "Spring Festival", so that the captains must not stay away.

The meeting room was crowded with dangdangs. The captains who were running on the boat did not have any self-cultivation. Many people smoked the new "Zhonghua" brand foreign cigarettes from the Southeastern Government. This kind of cigarettes is the best used. The hottest shredded tobacco was very enjoyable, and I was going to fight the Southeast Mansion Fleet.

　　The tea that I drank is still the tea shipped from the Southeast Mansion. The tea from the Governor's Mansion is good. The captains drink a few more cups to relieve the cough caused by smoking.

With the advent of the Great Navigation Era, the exchanges and trade between the East and the West have become very frequent. Even if the Dutch are hostile to the Southeastern Government, they do not rule out importing supplies from the Southeastern Government. Similarly, the Southeastern Government is very cautious about attacking Luzon and has not always No war was declared on the Netherlands...Business is business, and no one will have trouble with money. For Yan Changwu, what he gets is silver and arms, but he exports luxury goods. Why should the Dutch trade embargo?

　　 "The Governor is here!"

　　 With the sound of shouting, Speke strode into the door of the meeting room, and was smoked to take a step back!

　　 There is a lot of smoke inside, UU reading www.uukanshu.com seems to be on fire, Speke personally does not smoke, but he drinks Chinese tea.

After a short pause to let the smoke out, the attendants asked the smokers to put out their cigarette butts one by one.----There were jade soot cups everywhere on the conference table, which were delivered by the merchants of the Southeast Mansion. They were very high-end. .

　　 "Well, it's a meeting!" Speke announced from the head of the conference room. He first explained the situation and pointed out that the attack of the Mingren in the Southeast Mansion is coming, and everyone is ready to fight!

　　 The captains all laughed. They are all natural adventurers. Ships and cannons are as natural as breathing. The bright people dare to come and send them to the door. It's better to save everyone on expeditions and let everyone beat them down.

Seeing everyone’s high fighting will, Speke didn’t mention the previous defeat in the attack against Taiwan. He just asked everyone to prepare for battle. He didn’t say much about preparing for the battle. I believe everyone is a veteran, but he still Said: "Unload all the cargo and load with gunpowder and projectiles. After the war, fire more guns!"

　　 paused for a while and said: "In this battle, we will use the battle line to fight!"

　　 Waiting for the captains to disperse, he thought about the situation of the call just now, and counted the forces of the formation.

Now he has two battleships with more than 50 guns in his hand, namely Dolphin and Poseidon, and then a total of 15 battleships with more than 40 guns, plus another 35 battleships, this time they wear guns. Since the last attack on Taiwan (28 guns per ship), the firepower has increased, reaching an average of 32 guns per ship.

　　Spike ordered the company's arsenal to be opened, so that each ship was equipped with enough munitions, and the expenses were based on their future income.

　　 Thinking of making good preparations, it should be better luck than last time!

　　 Speke fell asleep peacefully that night.