Chapter 287: Take it! It must be taken down here!

"By the way, why did you ask Shui Sheng to take the map just now? Could it be that there is nothing else to say?" Liang Pengfei temporarily put aside the bad water and asked Ni Ming curiously.

"I have heard from the Spanish instructors that the Netherlands is Portugal, the most powerful colonial country after Spain and before Britain, and many colonies in this country have attracted the covetousness of many Western countries. Please look here." Ni Ming's finger fell on the map. Liang Pengfei's eyes followed Ni Ming's finger and looked at an island on the map, and his eyes suddenly lit up. "Ceylon Island."

"The adults also know this island. Yes, it is Ceylon. The first Western colonists to arrive here were the Portuguese. Later, after the Dutch colonists conquered Colombo with a large army, they occupied this place as their colony. From now on, they have been occupied by the Dutch. This is an important maritime passage between our Southeast Asia and the mainland and the West. It is called the crossroads to the East by those Westerners.

It is also rich in gems, which are called the island of gems by Westerners. Lanka gems, which are well-known in the West, are continuously exported overseas from here. Moreover, if they can be controlled by our hands, it will be like jammed the big hands of the Westerners reaching to the South China Sea." Ni Ming pointed his fingers hard, and his tone was very solemn and authentic.

Liang Pengfei nodded frequently. "I didn't expect that you knew the situation in the world so well. It's a blessing that we have a talent like you among us."

Ni Ming smiled embarrassedly: "Actually, these things are all on King Crab Island. When my subordinates were having a good time with the instructor Juan, they knew a lot of things. In addition, they knew that you had a big vision and focused on the world. How dare I not do my best to absorb knowledge to make up for the shortcomings?"

"Good, haha, but since Staff Ni, you can think of Ceylon Island, I wonder if you have thought of it. If those Western countries were circling Ceylon Island, what should we do?" Liang Pengfei said with a smile: "After all, Ceylon Island is just a small island, and it is a bit far from us. Of course, this must be occupied as an outpost for us to reach into the Indian Ocean, but this is just an outpost."

Speaking of this, Liang Pengfei deliberately paused and glanced at the surroundings. All of his subordinates were frowning and thinking hard, as if considering the meaning of Liang Pengfei's words, but it seems that no one has an answer.

"This... I am Lu Du, please click me." Ni Ming looked at the map for a long time, but he really didn't understand Liang Pengfei's intentions. He asked Liang Pengfei with a smile.

"Come on, look at this place, what do you think we have taken over here?" Liang Pengfei pointed his finger at the closest point between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra Island.

Ni Ming glanced at it and couldn't help but be stunned: "This place...is indeed a place to fight, but sir, the subordinates don't know why this place is currently under the jurisdiction. Could it be that you want to take down this place too?"

"Yes, do you know that there are many Chinese compatriots in the Malay Peninsula, and the number is no less than that of Borneo. At present, the most powerful colonial country in the world, Britain has established a port in the middle of the Malay Peninsula. This is a good harbor discovered by Captain Wright of the United Kingdom seven years ago. Captain Wright accepted the jurisdiction of Penang on behalf of the East India Company after promised the Sultan of Kedah that Britain would protect Kedah from the invasion of Siam.

In other words, even if we occupy Ceylon Island, those Westerners can still move forward here and then enter us through the Strait of Malacca. So, we have to ride now and find a way to take this in our hands. Do you know that the Strait is so narrow that only long-range artillery is needed to make the passing ships frightened.

Moreover, if this place falls into my hands, if some Western countries get into evil with me and fight a war, as long as we can defend this place, those enemies will be forced to bypass the entire Sumatra Island, and then go deep into the South Ocean from the Sunda Strait between Sumatra and Java. You must know that this circle is more than three thousand miles of sea route."

After hearing Liang Pengfei's explanation, almost everyone present couldn't help but gasp. "Be good, if the boat is fast, it will take at least seven or eight days. If you want to keep the fleet moving in unison, wouldn't it take more than ten days to walk here? If you go against the wind, it would be slower." Bai Shusheng, the elderly pirate, quickly came to a conclusion.

"Snatch it! Sir, you must take it down here!" Now, Ni Ming, who was originally romantic and as suave as a young literary person, suddenly turned red. "Stay here and win a thousand ships. Sir, my subordinates are willing to accept the disadvantage of your wisdom."

"No, it's just that I have known the importance of this place to trade." Liang Pengfei replied with a smile. At this time, there was no Singaporean name yet. If I don't own it, I'm afraid that in a few years, the British will pounce on it and pretend to be a turtle and refuse to leave.

"Actually, it is already amazing that you can think of this far away. At least by my side, only you can think of this step. Look at these guys..." Liang Pengfei stretched out his finger and pointed at the soldiers standing on the left and right. Seeing their ghostly looks, he felt so angry.

"Who are you guys, you guys are just giggling. You can learn more knowledge in addition to chopping people all day long. You must know that science and technology are the primary productive forces. Well, this has nothing to do with you. What I want to say is that you should use your brain and have a long mind. You must know that future wars will definitely not be won by fighting just by fighting.... Bai Shusheng, you always look at Monk Chen with a slanted eyes and laugh, you are just a typical half-bottle of jealousy, and you always circulate around my wife's little white..."

Master Liang began to count the shortcomings and problems of these subordinates one by one. He heard that all of them were blushing and dejected and regretful. Finally, Master Liang made a summary and speech, asking these future famous generals to study hard and improve every day, and become a talent that is useful to society, the country and the nation as soon as possible. It was not until Ni Ming reminded Master Liang that he should speed up the next battle plan, so he reluctantly gave up the idea of ​​cleaning up and ravaging these future famous generals.

Three days later, Colonel Michels, who has always regarded himself as the best Dutch Army soldier in Kendawangan, looked a little embarrassed at this moment, his military cap was thrown aside, his wig seemed a little crooked, and his expression seemed serious, but his guards could see the colonel's gaze as he looked a little distracted and angry.

"No news, no news at sea, no news on land, what the hell is this?" Colonel Michels' roar exploded in the ears of the lieutenant who came in to inform the door.

"Report to Colonel, I don't know. The reconnaissance ship sent to the north has been five days and there is no news, and the reconnaissance cavalry sent to the north have also no news." The lieutenant still straightened his body and answered Colonel Michels' questions loudly.

"Damn it, it's damn it. I knew that those navy were all unreliable idiots, and those miscellaneous fish were even a group of idiots who didn't even know whether to pull the trigger except asking for money. Which bastard had made such a stupid plan to advance, and he should go to the gallows!" Colonel Michels' roaring still continued to bombard the ears of the lieutenant who was as stiff as a stone carving.

"Yes, Colonel, the person who sets a stupid plan should be on the gallows." The lieutenant dared not refute Colonel Michels when he was furious. If he did that, he would either become a soldier who cleaned the toilet in two minutes, or be kicked by Colonel Michels.

Because Colonel Michels, who regarded himself as the best example of Dutch Army soldiers, is also a firm executor and advocate of violent corporal punishment in the army.

"College, Colonel, emergency, emergency!" A guard rushed in from outside the gate in panic. After seeing Colonel Michels who was angry, he quickly saluted: "College, a large number of militants with unknown intentions were found outside the city, and the number was probably close to tens of thousands."

Hearing this, Colonel Michels and the lieutenant couldn't help but feel disgusted. Colonel Michels is worthy of being an excellent soldier. At this time, when he heard the news, he quickly calmed down. "Nearly ten thousand people."

"Yes, Mr. Colonel, our several posts found a large number of militants rushing towards the Kendawangan at almost the same time. Moreover, each enemy was at least nearly a thousand people. They were very fast, and even the soldiers of the two posts failed to retreat."

Colonel Michels raised his fiery red brows slightly, walked to the desk next to him and grabbed his hat and brought it to his head. He shouted: "Tell all the soldiers to assemble immediately and prepare for battle. In addition, let the soldiers guarding the castle gate close the city gate immediately."

"This is the old city of Kendavonyan, and it is also the current Dutch station. This is the castle built by the Dutch a hundred years ago. Although it has been a long time, it is still very strong. It seems that the opponent's defense is very strict. Even the artillery is arranged on the cannon position. With the firepower in our hands, there is no way to break through this fort." Ni Ming looked at the tall castle two miles ahead, and said to Liang Pengfei, who was observing the city with a telescope.

Liang Pengfei hugged his chest with his hands, his lips curled slightly, and a faint smile appeared, looking so sinister and vicious. "It's okay, I even wish that the Dutch commander would send all the soldiers to the city tower, so that would save the general from wasting ammunition."
Chapter completed!