Benidorm, Spanish Navy Base. At this moment, in the conference room of the naval base, several Spanish Navy fleet commanders are discussing the next action. The Spanish Navy Minister Duke Aguilera has ordered the fleet to go out to sea and prepare to face the British Navy Mediterranean Fleet. Admiral San Miguel, commander of the Spanish Navy's 3rd Fleet, was appointed as commander to command this battle.

"Gentlemen, the British Navy Mediterranean Fleet is coming soon. This time, the main forces of the Mediterranean Fleet are all out, which is a huge threat to us." Admiral San Miguel said in a deep voice.

"Mr. Commander, I think we should avoid fighting the British Navy. Our allies, the powerful 1st Chinese Navy Fleet, will arrive in a few days. Why can't we wait until they arrive and fight the British Navy? By that time, we will have absolute certainty!" said Admiral Leo Donner, commander of the 1st Spanish Navy Fleet.

"Yes, I agree to avoid it first. After the Chinese Navy arrives, we will deal with the British together!" said Admiral Francisco, commander of the Spanish Navy's 2nd Fleet.

Although General Leo Donaldonna and General Francisco are both veteran generals of the Spanish Navy. General San Miguel is a new general. There is a contradiction between the three. In particular, General San Miguel was appointed as the commander of the fleet, which made General Leo Donaldonna and General Francisco a little dissatisfied. Of course, the strength of the 3rd Fleet is also the most powerful of the three Spanish Navy fleets.

The Spanish Navy's 3rd Fleet has two "Qin-class" battleships ordered from the Chinese Empire, six "Solar-class" cruisers and eight "Tiangang-class" destroyers. All of them are new warships, and their strength is much stronger than the 1st Fleet and the 2nd Fleet. Of course, the "Solar-class" cruisers and "Tiangang-class" destroyers purchased by the Spanish Navy are all deleted versions, and no torpedo launch tubes are installed. After all, they are secret weapons of the Imperial Navy. Even if the Kingdom of Spain is an ally of the Empire, these weapons are not available at will.

"Everyone, I know that there is a certain gap between us and the British Navy. However, the Duke of Aguilera means that we hope that we can defeat the British Navy Mediterranean Fleet head-on, to show our strong strength and recreate the glory of the Spanish Navy. Instead of everything waiting for our allies to arrive. In that case, the glory of our Spanish Navy will be completely lost!" said Admiral San Miguel.

In essence, the strength of the Spanish Navy is not much different from that of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. The real gap is mainly the quality of the navy of the two countries and the will to fight. After the Invincible Fleet was defeated by the British Navy, the Spanish Navy seemed to have been broken and never won again in the battle with the British Navy. This eventually led to the decline of the powerful Spanish Empire, and also made the Spanish Navy have a natural fear of the British Navy.

Although Admiral San Miguel also knew that it would be difficult to win in the current state of the Spanish Navy against the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. It would even cost a heavy price. However, if this naval battle can rekindle the bloodiness of the Spanish Navy, it would be worth it.

Admiral Leo Donner and Admiral Francesco were both silent. Both served in the navy for decades and had almost experienced all the naval battles between the Spanish Navy and the British Navy. They were also very clear about what the Spanish Navy really lacked now.

"Well, I agree to fight the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet!" said Admiral Leo Donner.

"I agree, I hope God can bless us to defeat the damn British!" said Admiral Francesco.

"Well! I believe we will definitely win!" Admiral San Miguel nodded firmly.

Half an hour later, the Spanish Navy left Benidorm and sailed into the vast sea. The fleet sailed south in an orderly queue. Several of the fastest "Tiangang-class" destroyers advanced to dozens of nautical miles ahead of the fleet to look for traces of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. Although there was no torpedo launcher installed, the other equipment was complete, especially in terms of speed. The maximum speed of the "Tiangang-class" destroyer was enough to leave any warship of the British Navy behind, making it easier to carry out reconnaissance missions.

On the afternoon of August 1, 1854, two huge fleets were heading towards each other in the northwest of the Alvoran Sea. If neither side turned, it would be encountered in about two or three hours.

"His Excellency Commander, this is the latest information!" On the battleship of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet flagship, the USS Agamemnon.

"God! Did I see it wrong? The Spanish did not stay in the military port honestly, and were trembling under the protection of shore defense artillery, and had the courage to go out to sea to fight. Could it be that the warships they bought from the Chinese can fight against us alone?" He has been the commander of the Mediterranean Fleet for a while. Although the Spanish Navy has been increasing its strength, it has never dared to fight against the British Navy at all. As mentioned before, the glory of the Spanish Navy had dissipated as early as when the Invincible Fleet was defeated. Even if the Spanish Navy and the French Navy later joined forces to fight against the British Navy, this could not be changed. Now, the Spanish Navy has the courage to go out to sea to fight, which is really surprising.

"His Excellency Commander, the Spaniards have two advanced battleships ordered from the Chinese Navy, four Eastern Zhou-class warships that can match the Nelson-class warships, and six Western Zhou-class warships that can match the Orlando-class warships. They are also better than us in the number of small battleships. If the Spaniards resist firmly, it would be difficult for us to eat them in one bite! Otherwise, we should wait until the local fleet arrives before making plans!" The Spanish Navy is not so easy to bully!

"Hell! Henry, what are you talking nonsense? Will the great Royal Navy be scared away by the Spanish? This is definitely not a joke at all! Our main battleships are more than the Spanish. If the Spanish want to fight us, they will not end well!". This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he will never give up.

"But, Your Excellency Commander, if we are seriously damaged, it may affect our battle with the Chinese!" After all, their enemies are not only the Spanish Navy, but also the powerful Chinese Navy.

"No, Henry! You are too pessimistic. If the Spaniards want to cause damage to us, it is impossible. Their main ships are not as many as ours, and the quality of their soldiers is even more incomparable to us. If a war begins, they will definitely lose. And it is a crushing defeat!"

, he had to stop saying anything more. He only hoped, otherwise, the Mediterranean fleet would be in trouble.

Suddenly, several masts appeared on the sea in the distance, starting with only a little bit. However, with the final shortening of the distance, the hull below the mast also appeared. The flag of the Spanish Navy flying on the mast was so conspicuous.

"Woo!" A shrill alarm sounded over the fleet. The British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet immediately began to change its formation. The Pearl-class cruiser rushed forward bravely like a hunting dog. Behind the Pearl-class cruiser was the main ship of the Mediterranean Fleet.

The soldiers ran quickly to their posts amid the alarm, and the cannon's cannon coat was taken off and pointed to the sky in the distance. Everyone entered their posts as soon as possible.

Inside the bridge of the 'Agamemnon', check out the Spanish warships that appeared in the distance.

"Just a few small warships, there is no need to make a fuss. They should be the Spanish reconnaissance ship. We will soon be able to meet the main force of the Spanish!"

"Yes, Commander! It seems that this time, the Spaniards are also determined to fight us!".

"Hmph! They are hitting stones with eggs. They will soon taste the power of the Royal Navy of the British Empire." As if they did not take the Spanish Navy seriously at all.

After the Spanish Navy's "Tiangang-class" destroyer discovered the British Navy, he immediately reported the position of the British to the flagship behind him.

On the Spanish Navy's flagship "Madrid", Admiral San Miguel received news of the emergence of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet.

"Order all fleets to prepare for battle! The next battle is time to use our blood to recreate the glory of the Spanish Navy! For Spain and Her Majesty, fight to the end!" Admiral San Miguel roared! r1152

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Chapter completed!