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- In the waters off Sao Tome Island, more than thirty Portuguese warships lined up in a row, heading toward Sao Tome Island in a mighty and mighty manner.
On the ¡®Alfonso Emperor¡¯, Duke Anthony, who commanded the fleet, was carefully observing the situation on the island with a telescope purchased from the Ming Empire.
"These hateful Japanese people, I didn't expect that they had built such a strict defense system in just a few months. Fortunately, we acted fast enough. If we gave them some more time, we wanted to take back Sao Tome." It¡¯s not easy on the island.¡±
Duke Anthony frowned as he looked at the fortifications on the island.
Since a few months ago, Japanese people from the far east robbed Sao Tome Island, and when the news came back to Portugal, King Manuel I of Portugal was furious and vowed to take back this beautiful island.
Two consecutive wars with Spain ended in failure, and Portugal was strongly suppressed and plundered by Spain.
Not only did they lose some land on the mainland, but a large number of overseas colonies and colonial points also had to be ceded to Spain. 牺如 kanzongyi.cc 牺如
In the past two years, Portugal finally took advantage of the war between the European coalition forces and the Ottoman Empire to reoccupy and expand some colonies and strongholds in North and West Africa.
This island of Sao Tome is a particularly important colony.
The Spaniards have coveted S?o Tom¨¦ for a long time. Both times they asked Portugal to cede this island that can control and radiate the entire Gulf of Guinea, Portugal refused to let go.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the Japanese came to West Africa, they sent troops to seize the island indiscriminately, which made the whole country of Portugal furious.
For this small kingdom, the significance of Sao Tome Island is really important.
Not only is the island of Sao Tome itself fertile and rich in resources, it is very suitable for developing the plantation economy and providing the necessary wealth for the struggling Portuguese Kingdom.
At the same time, Sao Tome Island can also radiate to the Gulf of Guinea. Gabon, Cameroon and other places on the Gulf of Guinea are rich in gold, silver and ivory. If you occupy Sao Tome Island, you can easily open colonies in these places and then plunder the wealth of the colonies. .
Portugal, which was defeated twice, paid a large amount of war compensation to Spain. From the king to every ordinary person in Portugal, they were very poor and needed the wealth of these colonies so much.
"Your Majesty the Duke, what we know so far about this Japanese country is that it is a vassal state under the Ming Empire. The Japanese people are almost the same as the Ming people, using the same language and writing. The Japanese country learns from the Ming Empire in every aspect. "
¡°Even according to the Ming Empire¡¯s external vassal-state agreement, the people of the Ming¡¯s vassal-states can freely go to the Ming Empire to study, live, do business, settle down, etc.¡±
Next to Duke Anthony, Enrique, the adjutant of the fleet, is reporting to Anthony the situation he has learned.
"What I'm worried about is if we go to war on Sao Tome Island, will we be attacked by the Ming Empire?"
Anthony said looking at the Sao Tome Island in front of him.
The Ming Empire was so powerful, with a vast territory, a powerful army, a huge population and endless wealth.
These are now well known to countries all over the world. In Europe, everything about the Ming Empire is very embarrassing. ãá reduce .com ãá
All goods from the Ming Empire are very easy to sell and expensive.
The powerful Ming Empire directly intervened in the wars in Europe twice, allowing the Spanish Empire, which was destined to lose, to win and gain huge benefits from it.
Everyone knows clearly the powerful influence of the Ming Empire and the powerful fleet of the Ming Empire, and no one wants to provoke the Ming Empire.
Even here in Europe, the Ming Empire still has a strong military power.
Hong Kong on the British Island is a colony of the Ming Dynasty. A powerful navy of the Ming Empire is stationed here. The West Sea Island in the Mediterranean has the Ming Empire¡¯s West Sea Fleet.
On this side of the Red Sea, there is also the Red Sea Fleet of the Ming Empire; at the same time, on the opposite side of the Atlantic Ocean, the Ming Empire also has the Golden Continent Fleet, which patrols across the Atlantic Ocean to hunt down pirates.
In this operation to retake Sao Tome Island, if the Ming Empire wants to intervene, Portugal will undoubtedly lose, so he must confirm whether the Ming Empire will intervene in this matter.
"Duke"??It was quickly harvested by the Japanese samurai swords.
"Whoops~"
Hirata Ichiro kept waving the katana in his hand. His superb swordsmanship and flexible movement made him like a whirlwind. Several Portuguese people fell under his sword before they even had time to react.
However, it is difficult for two fists to defeat four hands.
As more and more Portuguese boats landed, thousands of Portuguese sailors quickly formed a team. Once the three-stage shooting formation was set up, a continuous stream of lead shot was directed at the charging Japanese troops one after another. The samurai shot over and beat these Japanese warriors into a honeycomb in the blink of an eye.
¡°Idiot~Idiot~¡±
"We have few people, and we still launch a charge. Isn't this looking for death~"
Nanjiro looked at the fallen Hirata Ichiro and couldn't help but cursed.
Seeing the Portuguese coming from all directions, he began to roar again: "Abandon the beach position, retreat to the castle, retreat to the bunker."
The number of people is too small and it is really impossible to defeat them, so they can only abandon the outer positions and retreat to the castle.
Fortunately, although this castle is not big, it is built with reinforced concrete, and it is still built in a dangerous place. You only need to defend one side. The next thing to do is to persist. If most of the Japanese come, you will win. .
"Blow that castle down for me~"
Duke Anthony looked at the Japanese who retreated to the castle and gave the order again.
Just as I expected, the number of these Japanese people is too small, and it is only a matter of time before they can take back Sao Tome Island.
The only thing you need to worry about is how to conquer the castle in front of you.
¡°Dong dong~dong dong~¡±
Along with the fierce artillery attack, cannonballs continued to pour towards the small castle, hitting the castle heavily.
The castle is just built using cement and rocks quarried on the island. Although it is not big, it is very strong. Cannonballs falling on it cannot shake this small castle at all. 牺如 9bzw.com 牺如
"Hold, hold on, we must not let them attack the castle, otherwise we will all die here."
On the castle wall, Nanjiro shouted loudly.
The warriors under them all showed determination, looking at the Portuguese who were attacking like a tide, and began a brutal battle to defend the city.
Arrows were raining down, and various defensive equipment such as burning oil, rolling stones, rolling logs, muskets, explosive packets, etc. were constantly being staged. The Portuguese's attack was stagnant. For a while, they were unable to capture the small building in front of them. castle.
Just when the Portuguese launched a fierce attack on Sao Tome Island. ãá minus 7*5zw. c om ãá
In the waters only more than a hundred miles away from Sao Tome Island, the Spanish fleet led by Duke Colste has quietly sailed towards Sao Tome Island.
"Is the news accurate?"
Duke Colster looked at the sea ahead and asked the adjutant Real beside him.
"Your Majesty, Duke, we have received accurate information. The Portuguese fleet should be attacking the Japanese on Sao Tome Island at this time."
"This time, the Portuguese have concentrated almost all the country's warships. There are more than 30 warships and a huge fleet of more than 10,000 people. It can be said that they are bound to win the island of Sao Tome."
Real said with great certainty.
"Hmm~"
"That's just right. Send all these Portuguese warships into the sea, and we will have one less opponent at sea."
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