Lingayan Bay is located in the northwest of Luzon Island, in the shape of a pocket extending north and south, more than 100 miles long from north to south, and at the entrance, it is more than 80 miles wide. Its strategic position is far less than that of Manila Bay.

Because of this, the Bontai Navy took advantage of the opportunity to enter in June and turned Dagupan into a stronghold on the entire Luzon Island.

With Dagupan, Diwei's Dragon and Tiger Army was able to obtain continuous supply through the dense forest trail, maintain a deterrence against Manila from the land, and prevent the Manila Legion from wantonly slaughtering the Han people.

Both Koquera and Potiro recognized the threat of Dagupan and tried to remove Dagupan's stronghold in one fell swoop.

However, how to remove and when to remove it needs to be carefully considered.

In Lingayan Bay, the sea water does not appear calmer than outside the bay. Under the blow of the northwest wind, layers of waves surged on the sea surface. The surging waves hit the warships fiercely, splashing out snow-white foam and making loud noises.

However, such storms are simply not worth mentioning for the men at sea. Perhaps they may think in their hearts that this is more comfortable than lying in their mother's cradle.

That's what Potiro thought.

Two days ago, Potiro led more than 20 warships of all sizes to the Bay of Lingayan. These more than 20 warships accounted for three-quarters of the combat effectiveness of the entire Spanish Manila fleet. Among them, 18 two-deck warships were equipped with 65 heavy artillery pieces, which were the main force of the entire fleet.

After Potiro swam to the sea outside Dagupan, he tentatively bombarded the Dagupan simple wharf for half an hour, and then immediately retreated to the mouth of Lingayan Bay, blocking the entire Lingayan Bay, turning the Dragon and Tiger Army into an isolated army on land.

Potiro ordered all sailors to be careful of the ruling, and even sent out sent off ships from afar to try their best to expand the scope of the ruling.

Potiro was so nervous not because he was cowardly, but because of Coquila's strategic deployment.

Although Coquila was impatient and impulsive, she was still very good at playing strategy and should be just as good as Zhang Zhao. In the early stage, Coquila did not hesitate to share the spice sources of the colonies with the Netherlands and Portugal, and win over the Netherlands and Portugal, which just confirmed Coquila's strategic vision.

What is speechless is that Zhang Zhao regarded Chen Family Manor and Dagupan as bait, as if destined, and Koquila also regarded Chen Family Manor and Dagupan as bait.

As expected, Koquila's bait planning achieved partial success in Chenjia Manor, consuming half of Zhou Qiren's strength. If Wang Dagui hadn't extinguished the wolf smoke in time, Zhou Qiren would probably not have preserved half of his strength.

Now it's Dagupan's turn again. Can he still lure the Bontai Navy into the pocket?

Potiro's confidence was obviously insufficient because the conditions were too harsh to destroy the Bontay Navy in Lingayan Bay. First, the Dutch and Portuguese fleets had to arrive at the Rinayan Bay on time. In addition, the Bontay Navy also needed to rescue Dagupan at all costs.

Potiro did not trust the Dutch and Portuguese fleets, but he believed that once the Dutch and Portuguese fleets saw that there was a advantage to take, they would attack the Bonte Navy without hesitation. If Potiro was in the position of command of the Netherlands and Portuguese fleet, he would definitely do this.

When Potiro led the fleet, Koquela kept saying, like a twilight old man, saying: "Once the Netherlands and Portuguese fleet arrived on schedule, and after discovering the Bonte Navy, they immediately seized the upper hand and tried their best to attack the Bonte Navy without any losses. Remember, remember! If the Portuguese Dutch fleet did not arrive on schedule, after discovering the Bonte Navy, they must not fight. Return to Manila immediately and make a fuss."

Although Potiro has been complaining about Coquila, this time, he admitted that Coquila is right.

When he thought of the four castle-like three-deck warships, his heart was bleak. Although he had eighteen two-deck warships under his command, it would be certain that he would be defeated if he fought with these four warships. Unless the commander of the Bangtai Navy was as stupid as a pig and made a series of unforgivable mistakes.

So, without the help of the Netherlands and Portugal, if you encounter a three-deck battleship, you can run as far as you can!

"This is really a wonderful continent..." Potiro kept looking at the north with a telescope, as if he had seen the vast continent, and said secretly: "A warlord can actually maintain four three-deck warships, the court in charge of the entire empire, but there are not even a few fishing boats. It's really amazing..."

"How did these pagans make the three-deck warships so stable?"

Potiro couldn't figure it out.

In fact, in Europe, three-deck warships have appeared shortly after, and there are serious problems such as instability in the hull. Even in Sweden, the tragic incident of the overturn of the USS Vasa warship occurred.

What Botiro didn't know was that there was nothing surprising about Bangtai's solution, nothing more than the lack of fancy decorations and a more suitable aspect ratio. The reason why we can quickly find a suitable aspect ratio is on the one hand due to the design experience of large treasure ships in Zheng He era, and on the other hand, the Cheung Chau Shipbuilding Workshop used physical models to conduct stability tests when designing and shaping.

"It's really terrible. If Bontai's claws cannot be removed this time, I'm afraid there will be no Europa's foothold in the entire Southeast Asia... It depends on whether the Dutch and the Portuguese are so short-sighted..."

Thinking of this, Potiro couldn't help but aim his telescope at the southern sea area and searched for traces of the Dutch and the Portuguese.

In the distance, the vast and boundless sea connects the horizon, and it is still a vast white area, and no trace of the fleet can be seen. The whistle ships in the distance can also vaguely see shadows. Unfortunately, at this time, it is like a lazy dog ​​lying on the nest, and no abnormality seems to be found.

Potiro couldn't help but get anxious. It had been more than two days since he arrived in Lingayan Bay. If Guangzhou was not so idiotic, at most two days, even if he climbed, he should climb to Lingayan Bay.

"Bastard...short-eyed..."

Potiro kept cursing the Dutch and the Portuguese.

If Spain hadn't had limited strength in Luzon, Potiro said he would not be willing to cooperate with the Dutch and the Portuguese. Spain crisscrossed the ocean, and the European continent had been around for nearly a century, and pride had penetrated into Potiro's bones.

Even though the Spanish Invincible Armada suffered a crushing defeat half a century ago, the lean camel was bigger than a horse, how could it be compared to such nouveau riche like the Netherlands and Portugal?

Suddenly, Potiro's hands trembled uncontrollably. He vaguely saw that the flag bearer on the southern mail ship was constantly waving the flag. Obviously, there was something in the south.

In just a few breaths, an extremely excited messenger ran to Potiro and shouted: "Dutch fleet, thirteen warships!"

Potiro breathed a sigh of relief, put down the telescope at hand, and sternly said: "Continue to be vital and do not slacken!"

What the messenger did not notice was that Potiro's hands were trembling with excitement.
Chapter completed!