On the Fujia, Zeng Tai commanded the fleet to stop in front of the Taihu Navy.

However, the size of the opponent's fleet is so large that it can't be seen at a glance.

"Commander Zeng, how are we going to fight this battle?" Pang Ruolong, the captain of the Fujia, asked. He is the first graduate of the Naha Naval Academy. He is from the Ryukyu Chinese ethnic group and is considered a graduate.

For new steam battleships like the Fu Zihao, Dong Liang always chose newcomers with such academic background as captains.

Because new warships have higher cultural requirements.

Moreover, newcomers learn how to operate a steamship, so they are more familiar with the new ship and will not be affected by inherent thinking.

"Have you ever seen dolphins fishing in the sea?" Zeng Tai asked.

"They will drive the fish towards the water, and then rush in to tear up their formation..."

The four steam warships on the lake used their maneuverability to occupy the upper wind.

Zeng Tai ordered the warships to advance along an arc in a single column, constantly shooting at the Qing warships on the periphery.

Liu Yuanmei told Zeng Tai that although the rocket boats of the Taihu Navy were copied from the Guards, the wood on the sides was not that thick.

Moreover, there are no high-quality hardwoods here in Jiangnan, and many wood materials are replaced by ordinary ones.

If it is true as Liu Yuanmei said, then aren't these Qing warships all thin-skinned dumplings?

In order not to be hit by the rockets on the rocket boats, the gunboats kept a certain distance from the Taihu Navy.

"Boom, boom, boom..." The gunboat formation took the lead in firing.

The shells flew towards the dense formation of the Taihu Navy.

"Bang..." In the first salvo, a secondary battery shell hit a Qing rocket boat.

"Boom..." A huge explosion sounded, and the rocket boat exploded into pieces instantly.

The secondary battery shell penetrated directly into the cabin and exploded, detonating the rocket stored inside.

This Qing warship disintegrated directly on the lake.

Although the gunboat formation only has four ships, they are like lions driving away a herd of wildebeests.
Chapter completed!