I Build an Aircraft Carrier in the Ming Dynasty

"No, our warships must stay with the merchant ships to keep them safe."

Bao Shunan's attitude is also very firm.

With so many invaluable goods, they were driven to other people's territory without force protection, and he was really worried that the other party would meet the intention of making money.

If the goods were robbed or the merchant on the ship was killed, he would not have enough heads to chop off.

"If so, then we will not allow you to enter the port to dock."

The Spanish envoy was also very tough.

"You are not allowed to enter. If you are not allowed to enter, we will kill you and let these people know how powerful we are."

Bao Shun'an's deputy was furious. He came here all the way to do business, but he was rejected. It was outrageous.

They are magnificent, but they have never stopped foreign merchant ships.

The negotiations between the two sides fell into a dead end for a time, and no one was willing to give in.

Some emotional Dahua navies have been clamoring to hit Spain and directly capture the Spanish king.

This is just talking about it, Bao Shun'an definitely wouldn't dare to do this.

No matter how superior the performance of their warships is, they are arrogant at sea.

Once on the shore, the final competition is the number of people.

Even the cooks in their fleet took up weapons, and the number of professional soldiers was only 1,500.

The army of a country in Spain has at least 150,000 troops.

Moreover, the weapons of the Spanish army are not much worse than those of Dahua, and they also use flintlock guns.

If you really dare to attack a big country alone by relying on a fleet mainly of merchant ships, then you will really be in the water.

Bao Shunan was in a tangle, and the negotiations with Spain were also deadlocked.

In desperation, he could only summon some important people to discuss countermeasures.

"Captain, why don't we go to Ceuta to the south."

European Thong Elios said that he was a Portuguese, because the fleet was in distress at sea, and the ship crashed, and he and a few people drifted to the mainland to live.

Then, they each found a job.

Ellis acted as the guide and advisor of the fleet of Dahua, because he was familiar with Europe.

Because of his familiarity with Europe, Bao Shunan holds him very highly.

He was doing well in Dahua's fleet, and Ellis became more and more active.

"Specifically."

Bao Shunan asked.

"Ceuta, just four or five miles south of us, is also an important strategic stronghold on the Strait of Gibraltar, across the sea from Gibraltar.

Above, there are also more prosperous trade markets. Most importantly, Ceuta is now in the hands of the Portuguese. Our national strength in Portugal is much weaker than that of Spain, and perhaps their attitude will not be so firm.

If they refuse, they can also call directly. Playing Portugal is a better choice than playing Spain. "

When Ellis taught Bao Shun'an to attack his own country, he spoke very smoothly without any embarrassment on his face, which surprised Bao Shun'an and others.

That's not the point, though, the point is that Ellis offers a slightly better solution.

"But we are here to do business with Europeans. Ceuta is Africa, right? Who do we sell to?"

asked an adjutant who was not very good at geography.

"Although Ceuta is in Africa, it is close to Europe. Don't worry about this, Europe has been coveting Dahua's goods for a long time. As long as we move the goods to Ceuta, and then go to Gibraltar on the opposite side to release the news, there will be countless people immediately. Merchants rushed to buy.

If not, we could still occupy Ceuta and send one ship at a time to Gibraltar to unload. That way, if you get robbed, you don't have to worry about being robbed all at once. "

Ellis said.

After synthesizing everyone's opinions, Bao Shunan was ready to adopt Ellis's suggestion.

Persimmons are soft-pinching, this is a global code of conduct.

Currently Spain is stronger, so Gibraltar belongs to Spain, Portugal had to grab a Ceuta from Morocco.

In later generations, the stronger Britain robbed Gibraltar, and then Spain could only go to Portugal to rob Ceuta, and then Portugal went to the weaker South America to occupy some places......

Bao Shunan and the others dare not fight Spain now, so......

The fleet turned around and headed for Ceuta.

Outside the port of Ceuta, it was naturally intercepted by the Portuguese garrison.

After they learned about Bao Shunan's appeal, they also refused.

The Portuguese are not sure whether Bao Shunan and others are here to do business, or in the name of doing business, but they are actually here to grab territory.

Let them get close, what should I do if I suddenly attack and kill all the coastal defense artillery?

This is an irreconcilable contradiction. After all, neither side can completely trust each other, and they dare not hand over their seven inches into the other's hands.

"Hmph, if you don't allow us to enter the port, then we will force our way in."

Bao Shunan said angrily.

When he was in Dahua, when did he suffer from this kind of bird anger.

No matter which country it is, when you hear Dahua's name, you have to call him Daddy.

Now, those who just want to find a port to dock are ignored, which is simply detrimental to Dahua's prestige.

Bao Shunan, who was full of anger, naturally didn't want to hold back any longer.

Can't talk, just

There is a fight.

"You dare, this is our Portuguese territory. If you dare to forcibly enter, it is an invasion."

The Portuguese said nervously, they were actually afraid too.

After all, with their strength in Ceuta, they really couldn't compete with Dahua's fleet.

Although the mainland is also close to here, if you want to support this place, it will be in the future, and Ceuta will definitely be destroyed.

"You go back and convey my ultimatum. I'll give you half an hour to consider the answer. If you don't agree, we'll force it ashore."

After finishing speaking, Bao Shunan began to command the others: "The steam engine starts to boil water, and the others are on first-level combat readiness, ready to fight."

The Portuguese envoy returned to Ceuta in a hurry, and told Palicki, the governor of Ceuta, of Bao Shunan's warning.

This made Palicki half-dead, and even a fleet of ships dared to shout to himself.

My own country, less than 50 miles away from Ceutako.

If you take a boat, it is just a meal.

He couldn't figure out where Bao Shunan's confidence came from. Anyway, he would never accept such a threat, which would bring shame to Portugal.

If this is done, it will be easier for other countries in Europe to see the face of their Portuguese paper tigers in the future.

At that time, there will probably be more people coming to grab their Portuguese territory.

So, in any case, Palic also needs to keep Ceuta and keep their face in Portugal.

As a result, Palic also refused without hesitation, and then began to arrange the defense of the port. He would like to see what arrogant capital this fleet from the East has.