Seeing Archer ask so directly, Shi Shipiao and Lin Wei were slightly stunned. Are the Spanish spy on military information so direct? After pondering for a moment, Shi Shipiao said lightly: "The power is slightly second."

This is pure nonsense. The power of the fourth-class ship is naturally not as powerful as that of the third-class ship, but Archer was not at all concerned about this and asked enthusiastically: "The artillery of the third-class ships is all thirty-pound cannons. I think the artillery of the fourth-class ship should be mainly 24-pound cannons, and the precise range should be between 1,000 yards and 1,200 yards, right?"

Shi Shipiao and Lin Wei couldn't help but feel speechless. Archer, after all, is a fleet commander, and is considered a second- or third-rank official. Why are he so ungrateful? But, let alone, this guy is definitely a talent. He can figure out the power of the fourth-class ship of the Nanyang Fleet after just watching the artillery drills of the third-class ship. The fourth-class ship of the Nanyang Fleet is really based on twenty-four-pound cannons.

Shi Shipiao immediately became interested. There was nothing to hide the strength of the Nanyang Fleet. The Spaniards would know sooner or later. After a moment of pondering, he asked, "Why are you so guessing?"

Upon hearing this, Archer knew that he was right. He smiled slightly and said, "Your Navy's artillery fired far, accurate and fast, but there are fewer third-level battleships in the fleet, and fourth-level battleships are the main types of ships. To give full play to the advantages of artillery, we must naturally focus on the 24-pound cannon with slightly greater power, otherwise the firepower will be slightly insufficient."

Lin Wei secretly admired the artillery configuration of the fourth-class battleship of the Nanyang Fleet after half a year of testing before it was finally finalized. Unexpectedly, this guy could tell at a glance that he was worthy of being an old naval power. It seems that the Qing navy and European naval gap are not small.

Shi Shipiao also realized the gap between the Qing navy and Europe. He wanted to send some young officers to the Spanish fleet to study, but was worried that Spain would also make the same request. The Qing navy is now quite lacking in experience, and its only advantage is artillery. He didn't want to leak the secrets of naval artillery too early. After pondering for a moment, he said directly: "You have a deep study of the navy, are you willing to come to our Qing fleet to show your ambitions?"

Lin Wei was stunned when he heard this. Why did he get up and get into a corner as soon as he met? This is too direct. Could it be that he learned from the Spanish?

It is common for European countries to poach each other. Archer didn't care about this. He smiled slightly and said, "Your naval fleet is full of vitality. If the war in Spain is over, I will consider this issue very seriously."

After hearing this, Shi Shipiao was so secretly that he had a chance, and then he smiled and said with a smile: "The Qing Navy welcomes you at any time."

"Thank you for your kindness." Archer bowed slightly, and then changed his mind, "The European navy's tactics have not changed much in the past century, especially the formation of large-scale battleship duels has been passed down for a hundred years. Your navy should have heard of it, right?"

After hearing this, Shi Shipiao and Lin Wei couldn't help but look at each other. What does Archer mean? He encouraged them to attack Portugal?

The formation of the European naval duel is lined up in battle lines, except for the British who like to seize the upper hand. Other countries like to seize the lower hand. The tactics of the Nanyang Fleet are to give full play to the advantages of artillery and like long-range side attacks. Once the opponent collapses, they will use auxiliary ships to quickly chase each other and specifically attack the opponent's sails. As long as the sails are knocked off, the enemy ships will be sunk apart from surrendering, and there is no other possibility.

But the problem is that the Portuguese fleet is too large. And it is near his own port. Once the war situation is discovered to be unfavorable, it can fully retract back to the port calmly. The Nanyang Fleet can only stare at it. Unless it can lead the Portuguese fleet away from a distance, the war will only be futile. The tactics and strength of the Nanyang Fleet are exposed in vain.

Shi Shipiao looked at Archer meaningfully, and without going around in circles, he asked directly: "Is there any way to lead the Portuguese fleet away from the port?"

Seeing that the Qing people were indeed determined to attack the Portuguese fleet, Archer couldn't help but feel happy and said: "Snatching his merchant fleet and carrying gold from Brazil is something that Portugal cannot bear. He will inevitably send a fleet to pursue it desperately."

"Okay." Shi Shipiao said loudly: "As long as we can lead them to chase them fifty to one hundred nautical miles, we can make them come and go."

"Absolutely no problem." Archer smiled. If he could defeat the Portuguese fleet in one battle, the Qing fleet would certainly become famous in one battle, and Spain would have moved away this big stone that was pressing on his heart.

Saying Archer and Carlos and the others, Shi Shipiao stood up and looked at the map for a while, then turned around, glanced at Lin Wei, and asked, "Would you like to see the battle against the Portuguese fleet?"

"It's just a mutual use." Lin Wei said dismissively: "Portuguese's naval strength is above Spain. After the Treaty of Britain and Spain, Portugal must also reach out to ask Spain for benefits. Destroying the Portuguese fleet in one battle not only eliminates Spain's immediate concerns, but also relieves his long-term worries. Of course, he must strongly encourage and support and cooperate with us."

Shi Shipiao nodded and said, "You can see thoroughly, but can we eat the Portuguese fleet?"

"No problem." Lin Wei said without hesitation: "First of all, the Portuguese fleet will never be able to fully emerge. It is estimated that it is only 50% to 60% of the troops. Secondly, we can ask the Spanish Cadiz fleet to cooperate with them with seven or eight main warships. Besides, we are prepared to fight but not, and we can't win if we can't embarrass ourselves in Europe, and we can take the opportunity to go back to Southeast Asia early."

"Haha, that's right!" Shi Shipiao said happily.

"Master General, Prince Yong is here." The personal guards reported softly outside.

After hearing that Yinzhen came, Shi Shibi waved his hand and said, "Go out and welcome, see what they have gained?"

When he came out, he saw Yinzhen. Wu Sidao and the others walked over with brisk steps. As soon as they met, Yinzhen smiled and said with a smile: "You can hear your happy laughter from afar, but you have gained a lot?"

"The prince is brisk and smiling. I think he has gained a lot." Shi Shipiao said with a smile, and said as he stretched out his hand, "Prince, Mr. Wu, please."

The four of them entered the house and sat down. Wu Sidao smiled and said, "Is there a specific plan to fight the Portuguese fleet?"

"The specific plan is not discussed, there is a preliminary plan." Shi Shipiao smiled and paused slightly. He then asked: "The prince is also in a happy mood. Could it be that Spain agreed to ced Tangier?"

"It's not a cedent, it's a leasing." Yinzhen said proudly: "It's not a cedent for twenty years, no rent is required, but the condition is to release all Spanish prisoners and help Spain take back Gibraltar."

"We are not worth it to make a deal, it's too cheap in Spain." Lin Wei blurted out without thinking.

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