Chapter 338: Defeated quickly and with great ease!

"...I really didn't expect that our strategy would have such a big mistake. This is really..." In Major General Ford's cabin, Major General Ford's face showed a hint of enlightenment, but more of it was annoyance. "If we could ask you earlier, I believe we would not have to suffer such losses. This is a completely unnecessary loss."

"Dear General, you don't have to do this. I came to this conclusion just now when I was discussing with the Ambassador about this war. Speaking of which, the thought-provoking words of the Ambassador gave me great inspiration." Liang Sanhuai nodded to Macartney, who was sitting aside.

Macartney opened his mouth but said nothing. The smile on his face still seemed quite calm. Regarding Liang Sanhuai's thoughts, Macartney felt that the reason he said this was that he would definitely hope to be able to flatter him without a trace in front of others. Of course, he would definitely need rewards.

"This is a smart man with a smart mind. I don't know if he is willing to obtain the nationality of the British Empire. In that case, I can recruit a talent for the empire who has a deep understanding of this Eastern Empire, and have a clearer and more accurate judgment on the British Empire's future policies for the East." Macartney's fingers gently knocked on the armrest of the chair, and a deep thought came to his mind. Perhaps, I should really consider this plan carefully.

"The intelligence of the two people is indeed of great help to me. Today's defeat is really a shame for our Royal Navy of the British Empire, and it is also caused by my imprudent care..." Major General Ford patted his thighs with some annoyance. The bitterness and fatigue on his face were very clear. At this time, in front of these two smart people, he did not need to hide anything anymore, there was no need for that.

"It is us, respected general. This war was jointly agreed and suggested by us. Therefore, we should bear the responsibility together. After I return to China, I will explain this clearly to His Majesty the King and the Parliament. But now, it is not the time to hold the responsibility accountable, but to reconfirm the direction of our war... Dear Liang gave me a good suggestion, and I think you will be very interested."

Macartney leaned forward a little, and said with great enthusiasm: "There is a very important passage for this huge empire. It can be said that it is the lifeline of this empire. If we can occupy it, then we will be equivalent to shaking the throat of this huge empire, or putting a sharp dagger on the carotid artery of this empire..."

"General, General, the Qing people's fleet has been dispatched!" Just as Macartney and others were whispering to the new strategy in a low voice, a sudden news made Major General Ford stand up subconsciously. "How many people have come."

"There are about ten thousand people, hundreds of warships, or hundreds of sampan gunboats. I really don't know the models of those small boats. They are pennant flags from the Qing Dynasty." The officer replied loudly.

"Okay, let's go here first, and we'll discuss it later. Now, I need to see when the Qing navy will have the courage to compete with our British Empire warships at sea." Major General Ford snorted coldly, picked up his military cap and put it on, and hurriedly walked towards the deck.

At the invitation of Macartney, Liang Sanhuai passed the deck with the British ambassador and walked to the tail building. This attitude made Liang Sanhuai know that these British men were getting weaker and weaker in their guard against themselves and their trust became deeper, which was a good thing.

Moreover, the other party had gradually stepped into the condom he had put. It seemed that what the young master said was right at the beginning. He really had the possibility of becoming a great spy who could be famous in history. His heart was full of excitement and excitement, but Liang Sanhuai's face was not revealed at all. At this moment, his eyes also fell on the sea in the distance. Sure enough, white sails were filled with the wind, rushing towards this side.

At this time, Major General Ford, who was observing the enemy situation, was full of contempt and contempt: "Without the slightest formation and discipline, do they think that such a navy can defeat the excellent Royal British Navy with those small sampans?"

"Maybe it was our failure just now that these idiots thought we had lost the courage to fight." Sidon, who also arrived at the tail building, seemed a little excited and pursed his lips.

"Notify all warships and set up a battle formation immediately. We want these damn Qing people to know that we are the rulers of the ocean." Major General Ford issued an order loudly. Soon, although he had lost several warships, the British fleet, which still seemed quite large, gradually dispersed, and used the densely packed gun muzzles on their side to prepare for battle towards the Qing warships that were approaching rapidly in the distance.

"My mother, I'm talking about General Pu, their warships are too big." After seeing the full picture of the British warships, a deputy navy general couldn't help swallowing and whispering.

"Big, what are you afraid of? Have you ever seen an elephant? That guy is big enough, but there is still an allusion of ants killing the elephant." Pu Zhigao was a little guilty to tell the truth, but when he heard his subordinates say this, he aroused his competitive spirit: "Don't forget everyone. General Liang used thousands of people to sank several of the other big ships with the turret, and captured a lot of them. There are more than 10,000 soldiers and more than 100 warships here. Just these thirty warships from the British, we will take care of one of them three or five. Isn't it enough?"

Hearing Pu Zhigao's words, the navy generals who came with him couldn't help but nodded frequently. It was right. The other party had just beaten Liang Pengfei, and his morale must be depressed. Besides, the number of people on his side and the number of warships was several times the other party. Could it be that he would hesitate to deal with a group of defeated soldiers?

"I'm right, brothers, those British barbarians are right ahead, rush up to me, kill one British barbarian, reward five taels of silver, kill one British officer, and twenty taels of silver. Brothers, kill me!..." Pu Zhigao pulled out his waist knife and cheered his subordinates loudly.

As soon as they heard the white silver rewards, everyone was even more motivated. They rushed towards the British warships with a scream. Many naval soldiers had already taken off their shirts, waved their long swords in their hands and shouted loudly at the British Yi who was still far away, regardless of whether the other party could understand the various verbs and nouns that they greeted those female relatives.

"This fleet probably won't be the subordinate of General Liang." At this time, Major General Ford asked Liang Sanhuai beside him.

"It shouldn't be. His navy's way of fighting is very similar to a group of pirates, but it's definitely not so stupid." Liang Sanhuai showed a strange smile on his lips. It seemed that these guys came to grab the credit. To be honest, Liang Sanhuai was happy to see these guys let the British teach him a good lesson.

"It seems you are right. Originally, I hoped that General Liang, who was frustrated by my fleet in Humen, would be able to fight fairly with him. Now it seems that dealing with this group of fish is really... to tell all the captains to attack freely and vent their anger." Major General Ford looked at the opponents rushing over, and was really not interested in commanding the fleet to deal with it. He was like a Saint Seiya wearing a golden holy suit. He found that his opponent was actually a beggar wearing underwear, and he really had no energy.

However, the British naval officers and soldiers under Major General Ford had already accumulated too much unwillingness and anger during the battle at the Humen Fort, and these Qing navy soldiers were definitely an excellent target for venting.

"Fire, for the king, for the British Empire!" The roar of the officers, accompanied by the roar of the cannons, the dense flames that almost covered the up and down sight of the Qing navy such as Pu Zhigao gave Pu Zhigao and others an illusion, as if the gradually dim sky had returned to the noon with the bright sunshine at this moment.

That night, there were only 43 Guangdong naval warships left after fleeing from the Pearl River Estuary to the control of the Humen Fort. Pu Zhigao was killed, and a general was killed. In addition, many fifth-grade and above generals were killed.

In the battle outside the Pearl River Estuary, in just half an hour, nearly one-third of the Guangdong Navy warships were sunk on the spot. Then, more than twenty ships were lost in the pursuit battle. In addition, many other warships simply fled in scattered on the way back. Only one-third of the ones who actually returned to the Humen Navy's headquarters were left. It can be said that they were defeated very quickly and were full of joy!

The British warships actually chased into the Pearl River Waterway. If it were not for the guardian of the Humen Fortress, Liang Pengfei would not dare to slack off at all under Liang Pengfei's order. Maybe the British would be able to kill the British with a shot.

However, this battle alone had already severely hit the confidence of these Guangdong Navy generals who originally wanted to take the opportunity to pick up the right ones. After the civil and military officials from Guangdong who were staying in Humen Town to wait for Hou Jiayin, they saw the remnants who had only been defeated by the Humen Navy headquarters, they finally realized that this fleet was definitely not something they could deal with.

These people were not willing to stay in the front position of Humen, the enemy, for even a stick of incense. They just told Liang Pengfei that he had to work hard and that he had to defend the estuary of the Pearl River, and then these people rushed back to Guangzhou overnight.
Chapter completed!