I Build an Aircraft Carrier in the Ming Dynasty

This ship took the lead in raising the white flag, and the other ships that were asked to break off also resolutely found a white cloth and raised the white flag.

The battle was like this, and they didn't even want to fight anymore.

"Bastards, these greedy rats, I must kill all the men in their family when I go back, and all the women will be caught in the military camp as camp prostitutes."

Seeing that the broken troops raised the white flag, Zheng Cai could not wait to turn the bow and go back to slaughter those who surrendered.

The surrender of the troops after the break was another major blow to their morale.

After all, surrender is such a thing, I am afraid that someone will take the lead.

When no one takes the lead, a unit can be tenacious. But once someone takes the lead, others will have a herd mentality, or a mentality of jealousy.

Why should everyone else surrender to their own lives, but I have to fight to the death, this is not fair.

Zheng Cai was talking, also wanting to deter others who got off the boat.

Surrender, do you want to save your family?

As pirates, they can do anything.

Hearing Zheng Cai's words, some other generals and soldiers felt sadness in their hearts.

Having worked hard for the Zheng family for so many years, only to surrender because he couldn't beat him, and yet to suffer this kind of end, is really too much, too chilling.

They were all shelled just now, and they knew the danger of being shelled, so they felt the same way and could understand the mood of the broken troops.

Everyone was silent, and the atmosphere was very depressed.

Only under the cabin, there are still people urging the boatmen to speed up the paddle.

When these boatmen heard this, they almost vomited blood. They had to do their best when chasing, and they had to do their best when escaping. How could they have so much strength?

"Tsk tsk tsk, this is a steam battleship. It's too powerful. It's just a one-sided massacre, and the other party has no strength to fight back."

West sighed.

The sailing ship over there was fighting very anxiously against the sailing ship.

On the other hand, the sailing ships on this side against the steam ships were beaten and fled in embarrassment, not even a fight. He just rushed up and was beaten, and then ran away in despair.

From beginning to end, there was not even a trace of resistance.

This scene opened the eyes of these Dutch businessmen.

It turns out that naval warfare can also be played like this.

This battle report is also very valuable to sell to Europe.

Through this naval battle, they can come to a conclusion that the sailing warship is obsolete.

By deducing this naval battle, they can also obtain some performance data of the steamship, its role on the battlefield, and applicable tactics, etc.

All in all, this information is very important for European navies.

"Fortunately, Dahua's businessmen are not too keen on colonization. Otherwise, how could our European fleets beat them. At that time, I am afraid that America and India will be robbed by them."

Another businessman rejoiced.

"It's probably because their country has been fighting a civil war in the past few years. When they are unified, they will naturally focus on those colonies, and then the royal family will have a headache. How should they deal with such a powerful Dahua? Woolen cloth?"

West sneered.

He doesn't have a good impression of those royal families in Europe, because he is a low-level person in society.

In the early days, most of the people who carried out ocean trade were the bottom people who could not live happily in Western Europe.

How can those who enjoy the glory and wealth go to sea at such a big risk.

"This is not just about the royal family. If they also go overseas to do business on a large scale, it will also be a shock to our business."

Another businessman said worriedly.

During the battle, Bai Bainian's fleet had caught up with Zheng Cai's broken troops.

"Ignore them, go straight over, and leave two ships to control these descending troops."

Bai Bai Nian said.

Afterwards, their main force ignored these surrenderers and chased after Zheng Cai and the others.

The speed of a steamship is indeed faster than that of a sailboat.

However, fast is also limited.

In addition, the direction of Zheng Caibu's retreat is still downwind.

In the case of a tailwind, the sails can be fully opened, and the speed is still quite amazing.

Bai Bainian estimated the speed and distance of the two sides, and found that it would take a lot of time to catch up with Zheng Cai.

Therefore, he decided not to chase, and turned to continue to attack Zheng Zhihu's headquarters.

There are hundreds of ships in Zheng Zhihu's headquarters, and it is not so easy to retreat.

Attacking Zheng Zhihu's headquarters is far more important than chasing Zheng Cai.

The sooner Zheng Zhihu's headquarters is defeated, the sooner this naval battle can be ended, and the losses to one's side can be reduced.

When Bai Bainian approached the headquarters again, Zheng Zhihu's face was calm.

The temper that should be lost, he has already lost his temper just now.

The picture of Zheng Cai being flown with a kite was always in Zheng Zhihu's telescope, and he saw the entire short beating process in his eyes.

At that time, he was so angry that he was about to vomit blood, and he almost smashed the telescope.

When Zheng Cai was defeated and fled, he had already expected that he would soon face the artillery bombardment of the Chinese army.

"Sir, retreat. Save your strength first, then go back and make a long-term plan."

In a short period of time, these people can't think of any way to deal with it

Chinese steamship.

Therefore, many generals hope to be able to retreat temporarily. If you keep fighting, you will definitely not win.

"After the defeat in this battle, the sea will be the world of the Dahua Navy in the future."

Zheng Zhihu sighed.

This battle is very important to their Zheng family. As long as they can defeat the Hua army, they can ask for a higher return treatment.

And now not only did not win, but suffered a big defeat, which may make Dahua despise the strength of their Zheng family even more.

If you want to surrender in the future, his treatment may not be as good as what Wu Zhao gave before.

"Master Zheng, if you don't withdraw at this time, this sea will still be the world of Dahua in the future. We must first preserve our strength, and then find ways to obtain the secret of this steam battleship."

The subordinate urged.

As a coach, Zheng Zhihu was not decisive at all, making everyone else anxious.

At this time, there is still time to express emotion.

"After ordering Chen Da to lead his fleet, send a small boat over to convey the order, saying that we will treat his family well. If he surrenders, then don't blame the brother for not showing his love for many years."

Zheng Zhihu ordered.

If you want to retreat, you must have someone to stop.

Otherwise, it is not called retreat, but rout.

After making the decision, Zheng Zhihu's main ship displayed various semaphores and issued various orders.

Some more complex and specific orders cannot be conveyed through semaphores, so they can only use small boats to send messengers over.

If there is an accident, the order cannot be conveyed, which is actually normal on the battlefield of this period.

The captains of other ships are always watching the situation of the main ship.

Seeing the order to retreat, some people were unwilling, some people were relieved, and some people sighed.