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Chapter 348: The Destruction of the Combined Fleet

However, the coastal defense artillery did not fire during this period.

The reason for not opening fire was not that the coastal defense artillery had insufficient range.

Instead, Ning Quan wanted to lure the combined fleet into the harbor and eventually capture these warships.

If the coastal defense artillery opens fire now, the Combined Fleet will definitely turn around and flee after seeing the power of the coastal defense artillery.

Even if Liu Rengui's fleet blocked the enemy from outside, there would inevitably be some fish that slipped through the net.

Wouldn’t it be good to have dozens of white warships?

The battle continues.

But gradually, the combined fleet gained the upper hand.

With their numerical advantage, they suppressed the counterattack of the city of Maguana, destroying not only several artillery pieces but also a section of the city wall.

"Hahaha, Daqian is no more than that."

"Notify the fleet to enter the harbor and engage close range."

"Also, order the infantry to prepare for landing."

Johnson Cotman shouted excitedly from the main ship.

"Yes, General."

The adjutant responded immediately.

Soon, the fleet received the order and rushed into the port and launched close-range shooting.

For a moment, the intensive artillery fire left the defenders unable to fight back.

Shells fell on the city of Maguana, destroying section of the city wall after section.

The defenders also suffered heavy casualties, and there were no people on the city walls at this moment.

"Keep shooting, land in twenty minutes."

Seeing this, Johnson Cotman's face showed excitement.

"Yes!"

The adjutant immediately accepted the order and turned to leave.

But at this moment, the sound of whistling artillery came from the southwest.

In an instant, a shell accurately hit a large warship of the Combined Fleet.

"boom!"

With a loud explosion, the seventy-meter-long warship was blown to pieces.

"Damn it!"

"How can there be such a powerful artillery!"

Suddenly, Oliver Kottman was stunned.

A single cannonball destroyed a large warship?

"Bang bang bang."

At this moment, two more shells fell.

Immediately afterwards, Oliver Kottmann watched helplessly as two more warships were blown to pieces.

"General... this artillery fire is too powerful. We are no match for it. We must retreat immediately."

The adjutant next to him said in horror.

Faced with such powerful artillery, even if there were ten times more warships, they would only be doomed to death.

“Order a retreat!”

Johnson Cotman gritted his teeth.

He didn't expect that Daqian had such powerful weapons of war.

The current situation necessitates retreat.

"Yes!"

The adjutant hurried down to pass on the order.

Immediately, the fleet fled out of the harbor.

But how could Ning Quan let the fleet escape? He was still waiting to capture these warships.

So, when the fastest warship was about to leave the port, it was sunk by the whistling shells, followed by the second and third.

In less than two minutes, four warships were sunk in the harbor.

Suddenly, the remaining warships dared not rush out anymore.

Oliver Kottmann turned pale.

At this moment, he finally understood Daqian's intention.

It’s not that they can’t defeat the Combined Fleet, their goal is to capture it.

"General, the other side sent a flag signal asking us to surrender!"

Sure enough, the adjutant's words confirmed this.

"Damn it!"

"Why is this happening?"

"How could they have such powerful artillery? Is it God's blessing on them?"

Johnson Cotman said hysterically.

But at this point he had no choice.

Surrender or die.

At this moment, rumbling sound of artillery suddenly came from outside the harbor.

Johnson Cotman looked up and saw that it was the Daqian Navy coming up from behind and exchanging fire with the fleet that was on guard in the rear.

A total of more than forty Daqian warships launched a fierce attack on the rearguard fleet.

"Boom boom boom!"

Dense artillery fire continued to fall, splashing countless waves.

The rearguard fleet was outnumbered and quickly fell into a disadvantage.

In a short while, three warships were lost.

Seeing this, Johnson Kottman couldn't help but reveal a desperate expression.

"General, we can't hesitate any longer, otherwise we will be finished." said the adjutant anxiously.

I see. "

"Surrender, order surrender."

Johnson Cotman took a deep breath and gave the order.

Upon hearing the order, the Portuguese warships immediately raised the white chess pieces.

After a while, the French warships also raised the white flag.

The fleet outside the harbor saw this and immediately stopped firing and raised the white flag in surrender.

As for more transport ships, they had no choice at all.

These transport ships had no naval guns and were slow, so they had no choice but to surrender.

"Haha, I finally got what I wanted."

"Otherwise, you'll lose a lot."

Ning Quan couldn't help but chuckle when he saw this scene.

In order to capture the enemy ship, Ning Quan paid a price.

Half of the front wall of Magua was almost collapsed, seven or eight cannons were destroyed, dozens of soldiers were killed or wounded, buildings in the city were also damaged, and nearly a hundred civilians were killed or wounded.

If the enemy fleet escapes, or if we refuse to surrender and are sunk, we will suffer a huge loss.

Fortunately, the result was good and Ning Quan was finally relieved.

At this time, Chen Qianzhi had already started to act.

Dozens of small ferries shuttled back and forth, carrying Daqian soldiers to enemy ships.

At the same time, the captured sailors of the Combined Fleet were sent to the dock.

There were more than 10,000 sailors in the fleet. After they were sent to the shore, they were immediately tied up and then sent to a prisoner-of-war camp outside the city.

Commanders Johnson Cotman and Oliver were later escorted ashore, along with a large number of senior officers.

Ning Quan had no time to take care of them, so he ordered them to be sent to a prisoner-of-war camp for temporary detention.

We’ll talk about it when we’re free.

Ning Quan reaped a great harvest from this battle.

A total of sixteen warships of the combined fleet were sunk, leaving more than thirty intact.

These warships will become Ning Quan's spoils of war. After incorporating them into the navy, the navy's strength will be further enhanced.

Not only that, more than 200 transport ships also fell into Ning Quan's hands.

In addition to prisoners, the combined fleet also carried 30,000 infantrymen.

It's a pity that these soldiers sailed thousands of miles across the ocean, but were captured without even firing a shot. It's quite tragic.

Then there are the massive amounts of supplies, including various foods, potions, gold coins, weapons, gunpowder, etc. The quantities are frightening.

These were enough to meet Magua's needs for five years.

In fact, it's more than enough.

"Your Majesty, now we are prosperous."

Chen Qingzhi said excitedly.

"Well, it's good. I'm not disappointed."

Ning Quan smiled.

This time he came to Maguana, he originally wanted to come and take a look and leave, but he didn't expect to encounter the Combined Fleet.

Not only did they destroy the Combined Fleet in one fell swoop, but they also made a huge profit.

What a surprise.

He is indeed a favored child of heaven, but his luck is incredible.

"Okay, I've wasted quite a bit of time here."

"I will leave tomorrow. You will handle the rest of the matters, including the prisoners."

"Anyone willing to pay the ransom will be released."