Chapter 392
2020-11-02
Chapter 392 Interest Priority and Heavy Cruise First Battle
When introducing the enemy situation in Milan, the spiritual connection has been opened simultaneously, and the The eyes of everyone present were projected on the slave trader fleet in the distance.
Wow-wow-
The continuous wind and rain between the sky and sea at this time obviously could not extinguish their fiery hearts about to embrace huge wealth.
Relying on the fact that the wind and waves are not too heavy and the load is heavy enough, almost all the sails have been hung.
In the slave fleet.
Except for the recent turbulence in the sea, the extra defense force is a large armed merchant ship “Santa Cruz Merchant” and a Level 5 cruise ship “Yao”.
The main body consists of eight brigs with a displacement of about 300 tons, each with about 100 armed crew and ten six-pound guns.
Flickering——
There are seagulls swaggeringly approaching for reconnaissance, and even flying into the cabin to check the internal situation.
Therefore, the military chiefs of the privateer fleet also saw a large number of Anuma slaves locked up on the lower decks of these eight slave ships.
Each seemingly small slave ship was densely packed with nearly 400 people!
Angry, hatred, numbness, sadness, despair
And then no emotion, no matter what, could change their circumstances.
They were like dark chocolates neatly arranged in a box, lying on their sides and shackled directly to the lower deck, even in the stinking bottom silo where the air was humid and airtight like hell.
However, even though Alwin and the others saw such a scene, no one was moved by it, even in Milan, whose family was wealthy and pampered.
It’s not that they don’t have compassion, it’s that such a sight is too common in this day and age.
And they know very well that a boatload of Anuma slaves may seem like a lot, but only about three-quarters of these slaves will make it to the new continent alive.
Perhaps at the moment when everyone was watching, some people died silently in the cabin, and there was no chance to set foot on the land of the new continent.
But even if they get there alive, the average age of the Anuma in the entire new continent is only 29 years old.
No matter how robust individuals are in mining areas and plantations, the last trace of life force will be drained by endless heavy labor.
Be aware that even in the ancient Neolithic Age, the average natural lifespan of humans can reach 35 years old.
And the beginning of the tragic life of these people is obviously because of the huge profits behind the slave trade.
Slave dealers through normal trading, the cost of acquiring a slave in Southern Continent is about 10Golden Lion, while shipping to the new continent can make a profit of 600%.
If you directly use the trade rifle to exchange, it only takes about three rifles to exchange for a robust slave, and the profit will only be more lucrative.
And create more wars locally, and more slaves!
However, according to the scale of fleet seen so far, the total number of living slaves is about 3,200 or so.
Because in the trade of the Southern Continent slave coast, the source of slaves is mainly prisoners of war obtained after defeating other tribes and countries.
You end up with a slave in the war, possibly with the death of six or seven enemy natives.
So under normal circumstances, it is almost impossible for them to obtain such a large number of slaves at one time, and the death of tens of thousands of people is enough to destroy the small state.
It is very likely that this batch of slave dealers from the Santa Babbia company personally attacked the Southern Continent and did not know which tribe could obtain so many slaves at one time.
Obviously, as the finances continue to be tight, Cyrus’s policies have become more radical. Even if he ends up in person, he will maximize the production capacity of the gold and silver mines to fill the kingdom’s deficit.
“There are two enemy frigates, one of which, although claimed to be a merchant ship of the caravan, is actually a standard Level 4 battleship.
Among the other ships A cruise ship plus eight brigs, the total number of armed combatants is about 1,200, and the total projectile mass of the artillery is 819 pounds.
Although the number is large, the caliber of the ship-borne artillery is obviously still more than ours. Excellent.”
After taking a thorough look at the other party, Milan reported a series of data above.
At this time, the total number of their privateer fleet was 1152, and the projection mass reached 1312 pounds.
The flagship heavy cruiser, the Venus, alone tops all their guns combined with a projected mass of 808 pounds!
The only thing to worry about
Alwin’s eyes are slightly narrowed.
Looking at the prow of the “Santa Cruz Merchant” through the eyes of the enchanted seagull, the spell-like prow, that was what caught his attention the most.
Meanwhile.
Santa Cruz Merchant, in the ornately decorated captain’s cabin.
“Aha, nothing beats a sip of royal rum on a rainy day like this.”
Sitting Captain Hobbian, who rested his feet on the table in the chair, put down the wine bottle in his hand and sighed sincerely.
“hehe! Mr. Captain, why do you always talk about the weather when you drink? Even on a sunny day, I’ve never seen you drink less.
Again here. It’s not the kingdom’s naval warship, and who can control your head?”
Next to a handsome youngster in an imitation military uniform but without a military rank, he looked at the man wearing a three-cornered hat hanging around his waist. The captain of the long sword, whose stomach was already slightly fat, couldn’t help but laugh.
Captain Hobbian was not at all angry, and laughed as if he agreed. He poured himself a gulp of sweet wine again, and took out a gold pocket watch set with gems from his arms and played with it.
“O Lambert! Since Your Excellency General has put you in my hands to exercise, of course I will try my best to take care of you.
When you slaughtered the indigenous tribes and plundered the slaves before, your The performance is good, ruthless and decisive.”
“Many thanks, Your Excellency, it’s all your command!”
Hobien waved, indicating that he didn’t need to compliment himself :
“I didn’t get it when I was a naval officer, thinking that people live for honor, responsibility, responsibility, and the great Fire of Eternal.
But now I’m going to tell you , only power, power and wealth are the most important.
Want to live well and enjoy the best food, wine, and beauty.
As a powerhouse in all aspects, we There are countless ways to take everything you want from the weak.”
youngster asked thoughtfully:
“What if other powerhouses also want it? ?”
Bang-
Putting his feet off the table at once, Hobbien said resolutely:
“Of course someone else put it on top. , backed by Santa Babia Company and afraid of not getting the benefits?
So, there is one thing you need to keep in mind.
This company is owned by the great emperor Your Majesty , belongs to the nineteen gentlemen of the top management, and of course also belongs to us.
Only if the company does not fail can we have wealth and comfort, and our interests can be prioritized!”
At this time, who can see that this middle age person like Old Fox in the officialdom was once an elite colonel with boundless prospects in the navy?
The private escort fleet in Santa Barbia Company is an independent armed force belonging to the royal family.
They are also given the most preferential treatment and the most lucrative positions, just so that they can become loyal defenders of the royal family and the king at critical moments!
This is a layout that the royal family has been working on since a long time ago.
The most crucial point is to obtain a power that is completely under his control, and eliminate all “Fire of Eternal” interference in the present when the kingdom has been heavily infiltrated by the Church.
Especially since the establishment of the connection with the hidden wizard forces, various witchcraft props have also been first equipped here.
There are of course the non-Knight path transcenders that are gradually snared, not accommodated by “Fire of Eternal”.
And there is no doubt about who the imaginary enemy behind this operation is.
However.
It now seems that a long and comfortable life is enough to wear down the will of an elite officer, making him perhaps even ignorant of himself.
At the time when Hobbien used his own life experience to teach (poison) and guide (harm) the next generation of the company.
clang! clang! clang!
The alarm bell on the ship suddenly sounded.
“What’s the matter?”
Although the will is worn down by the long and comfortable life, the vigilance of being a qualified captain and transcender is still there.
In an instant, he jumped up, and the young chief mate Lambert, who was also an official Knight, rushed out quickly.
Whoosh——
Two steps have come to the deck, and have a face-to-face with a black robe old man with a thin stature and narrow cheeks and gray scales.
“Rice wizard!”
“si si, Mr. Captain, take care of your own business, I’ll take action when needed.”
Eyes When speaking coldly, it sticks out its slender, slender tongue like a snake, just like a poisonous snake in human form.
“Okay, thank you for your hard work.”
Because of the limited visibility in rainy days, until the privateer fleet approaching from the right front of the fleet, that is, from the upwind direction, approached two kilometers. , the watchers sounded the alarm.
For the fleet, the distance that was about to get within the range of the artillery was too close.
The accountability of the lookouts is now out of the question.
Hobbien ordered heralds to send a warning signal to all slave ships in the fleet. He stood on the poop, watching the black sail pirate ship approaching the black dragon head flag and exhaling:
“Where are you pirates, even the flag of Santa Barbia Company? Can’t you recognize them?
Hurry back away, or the Cyrus Navy and your pirate king will not let you go!”
The loud voice penetrated the rain curtain on the sea surface echoed for a long time.
Apparently, they had just passed the triangular trade route and wiped the edge of the rainy season, and they came to the new continent. They didn’t know much about White Knight and his “Dragoon Pirates” who were in the limelight during this time.
Although the flagship “Day Star” is obviously much larger than ordinary cruise ships, he did not pay too much attention to it under the inherent concept that battleships are the rulers of the sea.
In the past, by relying on the name “Santababia Company”, they could get all kinds of preferential treatment, even if the Cyrus Navy had nothing else to do, they had to serve them first.
Even if the company’s property is looted, no matter which side of the pirates will be attacked by the Navy.
Over time, the powerful big pirates did not dare to move, and the incompetent little pirates couldn’t move, which also created their comfortable status quo to another extent.
If it weren’t for the low profile, there would be no problem adding an “Imperial Family” in front of the name with the power of Santa Barbia.
This is also a direct reflection of what he said to his younger generation, “the priority of interests”.
However, this gang of pirates is a little different than before.
hu hu ——
The four battleships rode the wind and waves to approach within one kilometer of the fleet.
“Fire!”
bang! bang! bang! bang! bang!
The fire shines in the wind and rain.
The roaring artillery fire also completely tore the long comfortable days of Santa Barbia to shreds!
(End of this chapter)