This was followed by a series of explosions. Although not many targets were hit, two warships were directly destroyed.
The shells exploded instantly when they landed on the wooden warship, directly blowing a big hole in the wooden warship.
You should know that the Ming Dynasty’s artillery and artillery shells did not use black powder, but more powerful explosives with a longer range and greater power.
In this era, no country's artillery can be compared with that of the Ming Dynasty. In this case, wooden warships have no defense against such shells.
Zheng Zhilong's face changed drastically. He quickly put down the telescope and said, "Quick, quick, quick! Retreat!"
But although their warships are not big, they are not small either. How can it be so easy to turn around?
And most of them are cargo ships, which are fully loaded with goods, so it is not easy to stop the ship and turn around.
However, Zheng Zhilong was extremely anxious, because he knew that the enemy was not inaccurate in this round of shooting, but it was the first time they fired the cannon, and the muzzle adjustment was vague.
After this experience, the Ming Royal Navy will be able to adjust the muzzle of the gun very well, and the next round will be a fatal attack.
Judging from the two shattered warships, the enemy's artillery had a long range and great power, which was simply beyond their reach. As for charging forward, there was no way they could do it, as the range difference was too great.
Even if he could get within the range, his warships would probably be completely destroyed, and it would be unrealistic to fight back.
So running quickly is the key.
The other side needs to load shells and clean the barrel, so there is still time.
At this time, the subordinate quickly said: "Okay, General."
After saying that, his men hurriedly crawled to find someone, ready to give the order immediately and everyone would escape together.
However, neither he nor Zheng Zhilong expected that the opposing Royal Navy's reloading speed was so fast.
The Ming Dynasty's Royal Navy now uses breech-loading cannons. They only need to eject the shell and reload a shell to fire. The firing rate is far higher than that of previous cannons.
There is no need to clean the barrel of metal fixed shells, at least not after firing a shot.
Before Zheng Zhilong's messenger could pass on the order, the artillery on the opposite side fired again.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The explosions instantly resounded throughout the sea, and the shells flew over in a spinning motion.
There were numerous sounds of collisions, explosions, and screams.
Zheng Zhilong's eyes widened and his heart trembled.
Even though he had overestimated the enemy's artillery this time, he still underestimated it. Not to mention the rate of fire, the aiming was incredibly accurate.
How do you fire your artillery so accurately?
Zheng Zhilong stared in disbelief.
But before he could react, the cannon from the opposite side started to fire again, "Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Just like last time, the shells spun and landed in Zheng Zhilong's fleet, and countless ships were blown directly into the sky.
The entire fleet had more than 200 warships, and after three bombardments, more than 50 of them were sunk.
At this time, Zheng Zhilong's fleet finally stopped and began to turn around, but the speed still could not be increased.
Zheng Zhilong looked at the Royal Navy opposite with fear.
He was relieved that the other side did not fire this time.
But before Zheng Zhilong could catch his breath, the warships of the Royal Navy rushed up like arrows and directly surrounded his fleet.
Zheng Zhilong's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that they were planning to surround him?
Zheng Zhilong was right. On the Ming side, Yu Zigao nodded with satisfaction and said, "This round of artillery fire was good. It seems that the training is effective."
"That's terrible." Qi Yuanbi said unhappily, "In my opinion, the accuracy should be at least doubled."
"Take it easy, don't be too greedy." Yu Zigao patted Qi Yuanbi on the shoulder and said with a smile.
Qi Yuanbi curled his lips and said, "Our firearms are so excellent, but even with such artillery, they can't achieve the level of performance I'm satisfied with. I have to train them well later."
Yu Zigao said nothing more.
Qi Yuanbi's strict demands weren't necessarily a bad thing. More tears in peacetime, less blood in war. Besides, this was a naval battle.
If the ship is sunk, the chances of survival are very low. Therefore, the best way is to destroy the enemy first. Although it is impossible to destroy an enemy with one shell, it is always better to hit the target accurately.
"Their ship looks nice!" Yu Zigao changed the subject.
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