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- Chapter 819 We need to practice! Block the sea area!
(0819)
Nanyang region, the sea near Palembang Port.
The surface of the Nanyang sea in October is very calm, so calm that it is unbelievable.
When there is no wind, the sea surface is like blue satin without any wrinkles. If there is a breeze blowing, layers of ripples will appear on the sea surface and spread to all sides. If a ship passes by, the waves stirred up by the bow of the ship will continue to spread to the surroundings, annihilating all the ripples layer by layer.
After entering winter, there is almost no harsh weather in the Nanyang sea. The previously violent weather has completely calmed down, making it the most suitable day for merchant ships to sail. Even a novice can sail smoothly on the sea in such a season. Therefore, at this time of year, the number of merchant ships on the Nanyang sea will greatly increase.
In fact, from October every year to March next year, it is also the best time for maritime trade in the Nanyang region. Most of the trade volume is completed during this time period. At the same time, this period is also the best time to travel to and from the Atlantic Ocean. After merchant ships departing from the Southeast Asia region arrive in the Atlantic region, it happens to be a relatively calm season in the Atlantic Ocean, which can effectively avoid storms and improve safety.
To be honest, whether a merchant fleet can make profits depends on this period of time. As for other times, it is less important. Since there are frequent storms in the Southeast Asia region from April to September every year, they often affect the flow of merchant ships. Some merchant ship owners simply give up maritime trade during this period and do some other business. Only after October will we work hard, day and night.
The Dutchman Arihan was such a merchant shipowner.
Alihan, who comes from the north of the Netherlands, actually does not belong to the traditional sphere of influence of the Dutch. The correct name of the Dutch at that time should be the United Provinces of the Netherlands. In the early seventeenth century, the changes in the territory of the Dutch were very complicated. Its own governing body is also constantly changing. The only thing that remains unchanged is probably the Dutch¡¯s obsession with the ocean. The title of sea coachman is definitely not something that can be earned easily.
At this moment, Ali Han was in a very wonderful mood. In the large cabin, he was teasing and drinking with a group of oriental beauties, enjoying life to the fullest. Having been drained of all his energy by a group of beauties, he barely had the strength to move a finger. The huge profits from maritime trade gave him enough strength to live a luxurious life.
The three merchant ships he led were all filled with spices from various islands in the Southeast Asia. As long as these spices are transported smoothly to the country, the profit can be more than three times when resold. This huge profit was enough for him to purchase more than a thousand acres of land in a certain area of ??South America. He could build his own estate on the land.
As a merchant ship owner, Arihan is very relaxed, and the sailors on the ship are also quite relaxed. They are not qualified to bring beautiful women on board, but it is perfectly fine to bask in the sun and drink rum. Many sailors placed wicker chairs on the deck to bask in the sun and drink rum. Some sailors even went fishing on the edge of the deck.
Generally speaking, merchant fleets from the east are quite safe before arriving at ports near the Mediterranean Sea. For the merchant navy, the biggest threat is those hateful British pirates. They were just a bunch of hungry wolves, looting all ships except British merchant ships indiscriminately. Not only did they plunder wealth, they also killed people wantonly.
Fortunately, those nasty British pirates generally operate in the North Atlantic region and rarely go south beyond Las Palmas. So they had plenty of time to relax before reaching the Mediterranean. As for the sporadic pirates they might encounter along the way, they don't really care. The armament of Alihan's merchant fleet is still very strong. Each merchant ship is equipped with at least twenty artillery pieces, and its bombardment capability is quite strong.
When everyone is relaxing, the only person who may be a little more cautious is the observation post on the mast. People in this position are generally the best sailors. Their salaries are generally the highest among sailors. They shoulder the heavy responsibility of the safety of all crew members and naturally do not dare to take it lightly.
¡°Dudududu!¡±
Suddenly, a rapid whistle sounded.
The sailors who were basking in the sun were startled, and then subconsciously looked at the top of the mast. Their expressions were obviously in disbelief. Because this rapid beeping whistle means that a dangerous ship is coming and everyone needs to be on alert. This general alert can basically be understood as the most dangerous situation has occurred.
But, they just left Jakarta not long ago! ?What is the most dangerous situation that could arise? The sea near Jakarta is subject to repeated patrols and strict vigilance by the Dutch fleet. In this sea, there is no possibility of dangerous ships. If there were, they would have been cleared out by the Dutch fleet long ago. Even the Spanish fleet or the British fleet cannot appear here. Because doing so will lead to war!
It wasn¡¯t until the observation post waved the red pennant desperately that the sailors woke up one after another, threw down their belongings desperately, and rushed to their posts desperately. The observation post even waved the red pennant with the highest alert level, which was definitely the most dangerous situation. A little carelessness could result in the entire army being wiped out.
"asshole!"
"Prepare for war! Prepare for war!"
The bosuns shouted one after another, their voices full of panic.
For a time, the entire deck, and even the entire merchant fleet, were in complete chaos. The decks were full of running sailors. Some sailors ran too fast and failed to see clearly in front of them. As a result, they bumped into each other and rolled on the deck. Especially at the entrance to the cabin, it was a mess. Various wine bottles, various wicker chairs, and various fishing rods were scattered all over the deck, as if they had been ruthlessly robbed by pirates.
However, all the sailors did not care about all this. Even the sailors who had collided with each other and had their heads bloody, after getting up, they hurriedly continued running to their positions. This is no joke, it is related to one's own life, so no one dares to be careless. For sailors, the sea is an endless treasure, but also breeds endless danger. If you are not careful, you will be buried in the sea. There aren't many other things on the Nanyang sea, except that there are a lot of sharks.
"what happened?"
"What exactly did the observation post find?"
"Could it be that those damn British pirates also appeared in the East?"
Ali Han, who was in the cabin, holding the oriental beauty and preparing to make out again, was dumbfounded.
The rapid sound of whistles and waving pennants certainly do not represent a good thing. Especially for a merchant ship owner like him, this basically means that the wealth accumulated over a lifetime is very likely to be wiped out in an instant. If he really encountered British pirates, Arihan would rather shoot himself than fall into their hands.
However, the news sent by the observation post showed that those who suddenly appeared were not British pirates. If it is a British pirate, an experienced observation post will definitely be able to identify it. Then, the mysterious fleet that suddenly appeared could only be other pirates. Arihan was surprised, confused and strange. pirate? Where did the pirates appear?
You must know that in the sea near Jakarta, the Dutch Far East Fleet patrols repeatedly to ensure the safety of Dutch merchant ships. This is one of the main tasks of the Dutch Navy. Palembang is very close to Jakarta. Every time the Dutch fleet patrols back and forth, it will clean the sea near Palembang. If there are really pirates hiding here, it is impossible to escape the sweep of the Dutch fleet.
In fact, under the joint attack of the navies of various countries, there are almost no established pirates in the Nanyang region. The most powerful pirates, that is, some sporadic armed ships, have a displacement of no more than 300 tons. Many of these pirates came from the Ming Empire in the north. Except, of course, those protected by certain countries.
Sure enough, after waiting nervously, more than ten large warships slowly appeared on the northwest sea. They were lined up in a straight line, completely blocking the route. Arihan, who was experienced in the ocean, could see it at a glance through a telescope. The largest of those warships had a displacement of nearly a thousand tons. The minimum displacement is five to six hundred tons. Obviously, this can never be a pirate warship. They are definitely the regular navy of a certain country.
So many giant sea beasts suddenly appeared in front of the merchant fleet, as if a burly man holding a heavy and sharp ax appeared in front of an unarmed five-year-old child. Not on the same level.
In fact, Arihan¡¯s merchant fleet was not completely unarmed. There are still dozens of artillery pieces, and a lot of ammunition is loaded. However, facing a dozen large warships armed to the teeth, it is simply seeking death. Therefore, in an instant, Arihan gave up the idea of ??resisting with force. Since the other party is not a pirate, but a regular naval fleet, resisting with force is definitely the last resort.
"Which country's warships are they from?"
"Have you ever seen a military flag like this? Is it a military flag or a national flag?"
Ali Han swore that he had never seen the flags hanging on the masts of those huge warships. Looking at it from a distance, the pattern on the flag looks likeIt is a giant dragon from the East, soaring through the clouds and mists, with sharp blades in its claws. If Ali Han had seen such a arrogant flag before, he would never forget it.
"Who are you? We are the legal merchant fleet of the Netherlands and are protected by the Dutch Navy!" Arihan hurriedly ordered the flag to be played.
In a critical moment, the name of the Dutch Navy must be brought out.
Since the other party is a regular navy, of course what they are facing is the Dutch Navy.
As a result, the semaphore sent by the opposing fleet was not understood by Arihan¡¯s semaphore sailor.
Seeing that the opponent was blocking the route and had no intention of giving in, Arihan hurriedly made preparations. On the one hand, it sent a small boat to sail behind immediately to ask for help from Jakarta. On the other hand, he personally took a small boat and went to the opponent's warship to explain the situation. This is the difference between a pirate and a navy. The Navy doesn't kill people indiscriminately.
In fact, facing a dozen large and heavily armed warships, the most stupid way to escape is. More than a dozen warships surrounded them all at once. The three merchant ships of Alihan were simply cannon fodder! All his wealth is on these three merchant ships, so of course he cannot take extreme actions rashly. He needed to know more.
Fortunately, this mysterious fleet that suddenly appeared had no intention of using force to attack the merchant ships. They just silently blocked the waterway and did not allow any ships to pass. Arihan's request for a meeting was also not refused. This time, everyone could understand the flags they sent out. The meaning of the flag is very simple, that is, they have temporarily blocked the sea area, and all unrelated ships are not allowed to pass without authorization. Otherwise, you will be responsible for all consequences.
Alihan came aboard a large warship, led by a second lieutenant officer, and came to a major officer. This major officer is none other than Lei Fei. Lei Fei was full of emotions about the work he was responsible for. He himself didn't understand why he was so unlucky that he was put in charge of diplomatic work. His greatest wish is to become an excellent artillery commander. As a result, his current job has nothing to do with shelling.
In response to Ali Han's inquiry, Lei Fei's answer was stiff and emotionless. He said loudly: "Mr. Alihan, we are the white-coated navy fleet affiliated to the Ming Empire. We have been ordered to conduct large-scale artillery drills in this sea area. In order to avoid causing accidental damage to passing ships, we need to temporarily block the waterway. Please You have to wait for three days. After three days, the route should be restored."
¡°That¡¯s it, that¡¯s good, that¡¯s good.¡±
Ali Han¡¯s originally high-spirited heart finally let go.
It turned out to be an artillery drill and the sea area needed to be temporarily blocked. Since it's not for you, don't worry. However, soon, Arihan began to feel that something was wrong again. White army navy fleet? Why have you never heard of this name? Arihan was an old merchant ship owner in the Nanyang region. This was the first time he heard this name.
What¡¯s more terrible is, why did they appear at Palembang Port? Why didn't they appear in other ports, but just near Palembang? Perhaps the port of Palembang is nothing special to others. It's just a small port. However, for the Dutch, it is a very fatal existence.
Parimpan is almost at the throat of Jakarta. Ships traveling between Jakarta and the Atlantic Ocean basically pass through the sea near Palembang. The reason why the Dutch did not station troops in Palembang was that the Dutch did not have enough troops and did not pay enough attention to Palembang. On the other hand, it is entirely because the Dutch feel that they are powerful and do not need to worry about provocations from others. It does not matter at all whether they station troops next to Palin.
Who knew that the white-clad army and navy that suddenly emerged would suddenly step in?
However, these problems cannot be solved by Arihan. The only thing he could do was to quickly report to Jakarta. He believed that after receiving his detailed report, Jakarta would respond quickly. In just one day, the Dutch's huge fleet will appear in front of the white navy.
The Dutch are very powerful in the Southeast Asia region. Under the Dutch East India Company, there are five huge Far East fleets, with more than 80 large warships of various types. In addition, there were two fleets temporarily reinforced from the Netherlands. All the warships added together have long exceeded one hundred. These battleships are the source of the Dutch's confidence. Even the once powerful Spanish fleet did not dare to keep a high profile in front of the Dutch.
However, Arihan waited and waited, but never waited for the arrival of the Dutch's own fleet. The Dutch naval fleet seemed to have mysteriously disappeared. There are quite a few merchant ships departing from Jakarta, by land and land.They were also constantly blocked on the route by the navy fleet of the White Army, unable to move. Like Arihan, these merchant shipowners were full of curiosity and doubts about the white army and navy, and at the same time, they felt deeply worried.
¡°Every idiot knows that since the White Army and Navy can exercise here today, they can naturally continue to exercise here tomorrow. Since they can blockade this sea area, they can naturally block another sea area. Who knows when and where the next exercise of the White Army and Navy will be, and what new moves they will make?
The power situation in the Nanyang region is actually very complicated. The Dutch and Spanish were at loggerheads, and there were frequent fights between the two sides. In addition to large-scale naval battles, exercises and sea blockades are the most common methods. The purpose of this is to interfere with the normal trade of the other party's merchant ships and deliberately make you uncomfortable. Now, the white-clothed army and navy are doing this, and the same is true. Naturally, there is no need to mention the inner discomfort of the Dutch.
Anyway, no matter what, they had to temporarily accept the new face of the White Army Navy. In the future, there will be another powerful force in the Nanyang region, and that is the White Army Navy. Fortunately, after the three-day "exercise" ended, the navy in white gave way to the waterway and mysteriously disappeared again.
It goes without saying that Ali Han was depressed. He had already keenly felt the danger. If we encounter another opponent's exercise next time and block the route again, wouldn't the route from Jakarta to the Atlantic Ocean be cut off?
I really don¡¯t know, what are those gentlemen in Batavia (Jakarta) thinking? I have to pay more than 30% of my profits to these gentlemen every year, but I don't get effective protection from them. Such a navy is going to kill birds!
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