Vanderburgh, the governor of the Dutch East India Company in Formosa, was in a very unhappy mood.
In recent days, he had a very bad temper, which made it difficult for the servants who served him.
Anyone with a discerning eye knows why.
The Dutch had just monopolized the trade routes of Japan.
Not only could they not monopolize the trade routes, they would not be able to do so in the future.
After the defeat of Japan, they had already abolished the Dutch Zhu Nagasaki and others in accordance with Akito's instructions.
The merchant house there also issued an order that Dutch merchant ships could no longer land.
Unless those damn Akito fleets can be defeated and the worries of the Japanese generals can be relieved, the Japanese country will disappear from the Dutch commercial map forever.
This blow was a bit big, especially compared to his predecessor Netz, who took advantage of the opportunity to dominate Japan's maritime trade, and even the Ming people were driven out.
However, this accident happened not long after he took over, which was simply unbearable for him.
Vanderburg's rage was a hopeless vent, because after all, he could not see the hope of defeating the Akito Navy.
According to what they learned from the Japanese country, this group of Ming people had more than a hundred Galen warships.
Even if they sent all the warships from Jakarta, they would not be able to defeat them.
After noon, Vanderbilt went horseback riding outside the city of Geranje to relax and make himself feel better.
Returning to his residence on the east side of the second floor of the castle, Vanderburgh had just finished washing when he heard several cannon shots over the castle, followed by the sound of chaotic footsteps outside.
The attendant came to report that a large number of ships were found in the outer sea.
Galen ship.
Vanderburgh immediately followed his attendants to the top of the castle, where the commander of the garrison, Vanderburg, was already looking at the western sea with a telescope.
At this time, you can see countless boat shadows and sail shadows covering the open sea to the west without a telescope.
"Mingren's warship."
Vander put down his telescope and looked at Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt took the telescope and looked into the distance in surprise.
Although they were still far away, they could still clearly see the flags of the ships ahead, the flags with big Chinese characters, and the damn eagle heads, which still showed their identity.
The Akito force from the north was coming.
Of course, so many battleships lined up together gave people an incomparable shock, and brought Vanderbilt fear and oppression.
"Vander, what should we do now?"
Vanderburg asked in surprise.
He was not from the military.
He was a governor sent from within the East India Company.
Facing the Ming people coming from across the sea, he was now helpless.
After all, these battleships are extremely powerful when gathered together.
"These warships are unmatched by our warships," Fandel pointed to the ten large and small ships anchored in the northern bay.
"Now we are entrenched in the castle.
Our castle is made of huge rocks.
There are dozens of large gates and more than a thousand defenders.
Akito cannot attack.
I just don't know how long Akito can stay here."
Vanderbilt nodded after hearing this.
The remaining warships in the bay were unable to compete with Akito.
He was just an amateur, and he knew this.
As for whether he could defend the castle, he had no idea.
After all, if Akito came and tens of thousands of people came, , the castle can be captured even with casualties.
After all, the defenders only have a thousand people, which is too few.
"Will Chikan City still be defended?"
Vanderburg asked a key question.
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The city of Relandja was built on an outlying island at the mouth of the outer sea.
It was the first castle built by the Dutch after they arrived here.
However, with the development of inland development, especially the development of the Han people in Anping, After the tax is imposed, the location of the outlying islands becomes extremely inconvenient, and each time you have to cross the sea and enter the interior.
Therefore, the Dutch built a new stronghold, Chikan City, on the north side of the bay and far inland from the north and south of the city of Relandia.
It is said to be a city, but only the foundation and bottom layer have been built, and it is still far from completion.
Five hundred soldiers and a dozen artillery pieces were stationed there, one for the convenience of tax collection, and the other for the purpose of forming an angle with the city of Relanja, which was conducive to defense.
"I immediately issued an order for them to return to the main city immediately.
It has not been built yet, and the bottom floor is too short to block Akito's attack."
Fandel made a decision.
Vanderbilt strongly agreed.
Now he wanted to take back all the troops.
As long as he could save the city of Relanja and his own life, everything else was unimportant to him, even the Japanese trade routes that had troubled him for a long time.
He was left behind, and saving his life was more important than anything else at this time.
Fandel immediately ordered all soldiers to be on guard to enter the artillery positions and defensive positions of the castle, and sent people by boat to Chikan City to ask them to retreat immediately.
"Have the sailors on the warships here also returned to the castle?"
Vanderburg pointed to the ships in the northern bay.
He now hopes that more people will return to the castle to defend together, so that he can feel more secure.
After all, Akito was too powerful and he felt strongly uneasy.
"It's not urgent.
Our city of Relanje is built in the east of the island.
The cannons facing east can cover these ships, and the ships can protect the beach and prevent Ming people from landing from the nearest place in the north.
People can only land from farther west."
Fandel is an old man in the military.
He has frequently attacked the indigenous people in Jakarta.
He has rich experience.
At this time, he is still calm about honor and disgrace.
In fact, he is worried about it.
After all, it is clear that the coming people are not good.
If these ships come, He wouldn't be surprised if there were ten thousand enemy troops.
Although he was very confident in the solidity of Relanje City and the sharpness of the artillery, he still needed to see the number of Ming people.
After all, if too many enemies came, Relanje City would definitely not be able to hold it.
Vanderburg, a layman, could only obey Fandel's words.
After all, he had never experienced a city defense battle, and now it was Fandel who made the decision.
At this time, on the Wu Lin, Qi Wei and Li Lu were also looking at the Dutch castle on the island opposite.
Under the hot afternoon sun, the city of Relanja made of red bricks stood out among the green.
The castle was built on a hillside, and the mountain was used to build the castle into a three-layer defense system.
There are many artillery holes in the city.
It can be seen that there are many cannons deployed.
Coupled with the strong city walls and a large number of defenders, it is indeed a difficult opponent.
"No wonder your Excellency said that the Dutch castle is difficult to attack.
It seems to be true."
Seeing everything in front of him, Li Lu clicked his lips.
Well, he is a tough guy.
"Indeed, the enemies attacking the lower city wall can be attacked from the upper two floors.
In addition, there are so many artillery.
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I am afraid that the troops cannot move forward densely during the attack."
Qi Wei was also stunned by this.
This kind of castle is the same as that of the Ming Dynasty and Japan.
The cities are all different, but very practical.
"It seems that we have to follow the adults' method, but it will take time."
Li Lu shook his head helplessly.
"Tell me how my brother can cooperate with you."
Qi Wei said with a smile.
"Sinking the enemy warships and preventing them from firing two cannons at the landing troops from behind will be a big help."
Li Lu grinned.
"No problem, Lao Li, take a look."
Qi Wei took care of everything, "Lao Li, where do you plan to land your troops?"
"According to the people in Macau, the red-haired people here have built two cities.
Your Excellency and I have agreed to attack the weaker ones first."
Li Lu looked eastward and said, "Sit on your boat and take a closer look."
At this time, the five hundred soldiers of Chikan City were busy running towards the ships on the shore.
They had to race against time because Mingren's boat had already appeared at the mouth of the bay and began to measure the water depth.
It was clear that they were about to enter the bay.
If Akito's warships swarm in, they will be separated from the Relanja City brigade on the island.
Several hundred of them are guarding Chikan City, which is only two feet high.
It is like seeking death.
This is something they have fought against many times.
Ming people, not the scantily clad local aborigines.
Although there is no infantry battle with Akito, but if you think about it from the bottom of your head, you can know that Akito can build so many battleships, and the combat effectiveness of infantry warfare is probably not bad.
The leader shouted for everyone to board the ship as soon as possible.
More than 500 people climbed onto the three ships as quickly as possible.
The ships immediately set off to the west and headed straight for the city of Relanja.
At this time, Qi Wei received a report from the front that the water at the mouth of the bay was too deep for Song-class warships to pass.
"Old Li, it seems that you have to find another sea ship to enter the bay.
Before you get there, I will send a ship in first and sink the Dutch warships."
Qi Wei gloated.
"It's up to you, as long as there's a boat in."
Li Lu rolled his eyes.
Although the brothers got along well back then, now they have an infantry and a navy, and the two families can't deal with each other very well, so now they are bickering when they meet.
It's inevitable.
Qi Wei and Li Lu changed to a patrol ship and entered the bay.
There were ten ships docked on the west side of the bay, three of which were carrying people out.
The Dutch people who got off the ship ran like crazy towards the city of Relandia, which was a mile away.
Only after entering the city did they feel safe.
The huge ships behind them one after another were too scary.
They had completely forgotten that in the past, the Dutch had terrorized the natives everywhere.
"It seems that the Dutch have abandoned that castle."
Li Lu pointed to the silent Chikan City in the east.
"Well, that's true.
I'm in trouble here too."
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Qi Wei stared at the Dutch warship and took a good look.
"What's the matter?
What's the trouble?
Those red mammoths are like frightened rabbits.
You're in trouble too."
Li Lu sneered.
"What do you know?
Not only do they have their own artillery, but they are also within the range of the artillery on the east side of the castle.
If our navy gets close and uses the Tiago cannon to bombard us, the Dutch artillery on both sides will attack us."
Qi Wei pointed at the three-story fortress road dominating the west.
Li Lu looked at it and nodded.
Indeed, it was not easy to handle.
The artillery that approached the castle would attack from a flank, and there was basically no way to counterattack.
Even a 48-pounder can't attack such a masonry fortress.
From a distance, the power of the long-barreled cannon is not as brutal as Tiago's can opener.
I don't know how many cannons can destroy the warship on the opposite side.
"Take your time, Chief Qiwei can always think of a way."
Li Lu smiled unkindly.
"I think if you let them fire two shots behind your troops, you will be honest
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