Chapter 567: surround

Chapter 567 Surrounded

The sea ships of the Netherlands are basically armed merchant ships, small in size and weak in artillery.

The Portuguese navy is mainly ocean-going, with a large body and many artillery, which looks very imposing.

The English Navy is in the middle. The ships that walk in the Atlantic all the year round are not very big, and the new ships are mainly medium-sized.

But the advantage is that the long gun is powerful and flexible, and it is most suitable in the English Channel.

"This war is not terrible, general!" James was born as an aristocrat, speaking fluent Latin to the Portuguese general beside him.

"If there is no calculation error, our coalition forces together have about 130 warships, but Spain damaged dozens of warships a few days ago. In a confrontation with them, our chances of winning this time are great!"

The previous attack on the port of Cadiz, James was in favor of it, which weakened one-third of Spain's strength at once, and made a good start for this war.

"So, should we take the initiative to go to the Spaniards for a decisive battle?" Flores was very puzzled.

Assembling so many ships in advance, while the Spaniards are adjusting, isn't this a waste of time?

Besides, even if they took the initiative to find the Spaniards for a decisive battle, wouldn't the hope of victory be even slimmer? In the Atlantic, the Spanish navy never met an enemy that could defeat theirs.

"No, we can't be so passive, we have to let them come to us, and then wait for work, and defeat them in one fell swoop!"

James shook his head, with a mysterious smile, and said softly.

Immediately when Flores was about to continue asking, James raised his head, pointed at the slowly approaching Dutch merchant ship, and smiled without saying a word.

So far, the three navies have gathered, and the total number of ships has reached 130, and most of them are strong and powerful.

The number of sailors reached nearly 8,000, and the total number of artillery pieces reached more than 2,000. This is the largest scale of participation in a regular war in European history, and it is extremely scary.

For example, in the recent period, the number of pirates has been greatly reduced. I am afraid that I have been frightened, afraid of a large-scale suppression of bandits.

In the south of the Netherlands, the city of Arras is the capital of the Counties of Artois, but most of the speakers in the Lower Netherlands region speak French.

The city of Arras is not big, and the city of the Earl country cannot stop the footsteps of Baron Alexander.

The key point is that the Spanish army of more than 2,000 people is in it. The army of more than 2,000 people and a phalanx poses little threat to the English army of more than 10,000 people.

However, the Spanish Army in the Southern Netherlands still has more than 10,000 people in total, with strong combat effectiveness, and is already on the way to support.

"Quick battle, Your Excellency Governor!" The Governor of Calais, who came to support him, was very anxious facing the city of Aras that could not hold on.

He is also a typical Anglo-Saxon with a high nose and deep eyes, with long gray hair. He has been in a high position all year round and has a strong momentum.

But for Alexander, his attitude is still relatively humble. After all, Baron Alexander has been trusted by two generations of kings. Moreover, compared with his small governor of Calais, the strength of the governor of Normandy is even more impressive.

"No, now is not the time!" Alexander's handsome face, the charm has not diminished much with the passage of time, but due to the baptism of war, the taste of a mature man has gradually deepened, and the femininity has dissipated.

Riding on a horse, looking at the heavily defended city, Alexander did not have a trace of tension on his face, but looked a little relaxed, which made the surrounding generals curious.

"Hello, Honorable Governor, the surrounding Spaniards have already received the news, and they will arrive by tomorrow afternoon at the latest. Therefore, for now, the most important thing for us is to quickly and directly eat these two thousand people! "

Aside, the generals in the Normandy area did not speak. Obviously, the prestige of the governor has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

The generals in the Calais area were very anxious, and they were very dissatisfied with this casual attitude.

Among them, a blond-haired man suddenly spoke up. He seemed to be of French descent, but Alexander didn't care. He looked at the young general with a little appreciation in his eyes.

"This is?" He looked at the Governor of Calais beside him.

"He is Charlie from the Byron family in Calais, a brave young man from Calais, brave and resourceful!"

Governor Calais had a smile on his face. He understood what Alexander meant and introduced him to him.

"Oh? Charlie Byron, is this your own idea?"

Charlie Byron heard that Governor Calais was introducing himself, and quickly put on a humble posture, lowered his head, and waited quietly for him to finish speaking.

In England, it is a matter of honor for a high-status person to recommend a low-status person, and it is very decent for the person being introduced.

"Yes, your idea is indeed good!" Alexander nodded with a little appreciation, and then said softly:

"Based on your current status, it's enough to be able to think of these things! It's just that your vision needs to be expanded a little more!"

After speaking, he patted the young man on the shoulder. Alexander took a deep look at the crowd and stopped talking.

As the governor, he has a lot of power, and the high-ranking people don't need to talk too much with these low-ranking people.

Soon, the Normandy garrison of 10,000 people (including part of the Normandy followers) and the Calais army of more than 1,000 people surrounded this small city, and only attacked tentatively, and then adopted a siege mode.

Although the Earl of Artois belonged to the owner of the earl country, the city was controlled by the Spanish army, although the earl was loyal to Philip II.

"My lord general, when will the reinforcements arrive?"

The earl is very worried about his current situation, but if he changes his camp, his life will be in danger and his rights will be lost. The price is too high.

"Don't worry, Your Excellency, the reinforcements will come soon, and the English will never be the opponent of our Great Spanish Army!"

General said confidently that he has always believed in the strength of the Spanish Army.

Not only the nobles, but even the civilians were in a panic. This kind of scene of being approached by the army has never been experienced since joining the Spanish Empire for a hundred years.

So, robbery, **** (qiang) violence, murder, arson, all kinds of hooligans emerged.

Not far away, all the Spanish troops in the southern Netherlands are marching quickly.

Excellent qualities, quick pace, silent attitude, and bumpy roads cannot slow down the speed of the well-trained Spanish army.

da da da—da da da—

The world's number one army began to respond to the challenge of new forces with silence.

(end of this chapter)