1112 North Africa Ambition (1/2)
Chapter 1112 – North Africa Ambition
”Present!”
Yanhuo Yaonie stepped out.
”I order you to immediately return to camp and gather up your squadron at the fastest speed possible. Take down Maldives within a week. If you succeed, I'll give you one great merit!” Ouyang Shuo ordered.
Maldives had no more than 40 thousand players, and their imperial city of Male had only four thousand people. Their combat occupation players would not exceed seven thousand in number. Facing such an opponent, the Indian Ocean Squadron could handle it alone.
Furthermore, Maldives was made up of many islands, so it was suitable for a squadron to attack.
This battle would be a test of the overall ability of the Indian Ocean Squadron. The five squadrons that Ouyang Shuo designed should have the ability to disembark and fight without needing the help of the army.
The gunners in the squadron should not be shooting from the ships. Only by going ashore could they be considered warriors.
”Yes, my king!”
Yanhuo Yaonie bowed and immediately left.
Once they took down Maldives, the trade route's Indian Ocean portion would have a new place to rely on, and it would not be restricted by the Peacock Dynasty. It gave Great Xia one more chip against the TWP.
The only thing was that with the rise of the Peacock Dynasty in the Indian Ocean, along with the Arab and Persian empires joining in, the future Indian Ocean would not be so peaceful any longer.
After Yanhuo Yaonie left, Ouyang Shuo said to Alvaro, ”As for the Mediterranean and Atlantic portion, how is general preparing to face it? Do you have any good strategies?”
Compared to the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Ocean and Atlantic Ocean was more complicated.
The Mediterranean was one of the core places of Europe, and around it was traditional ocean powerhouses. Along with the fact that it was connected to the Atlantic Ocean, it connected the entire Europe together.
Not only that, but it also brought together Africa and America. Along with TWP being established, the European and American Lords would only increase their colonization of Africa. As such, conflicts with Great Xia was expected.
At the same time, along with the rise in trade, Great Xia would not be the Central pillar in global trade and the passing European and American merchant ships would quickly exceed theirs.
Both sides had the same purpose, and they had a natural linked relationship.
Alvaro's Atlantic Squadron would face he strong squadrons of the Dawson Empire and the House of Tudor at any moment. To say that they were treading on thin ice could not be more correct.
Although that was the case, Alvaro was still confident.
”My king, I feel that to break the problem in the Atlantic, the key lies in the Mediterranean. And the key to breaking the lock of the Mediterranean is in North Africa.” Alvaro analyzed.
”Why do you say so?”
Ouyang Shuo's interest grew. Looking at the situation, Alvaro had thought about it.
”The British, French, Dutch, German, and the other countries could use the Atlantic Ocean to trade with the Dawson Empire. With just the Atlantic Squadron, we cannot stop them no matter what.”
Ouyang Shuo nodded, agreeing with his statement.
”Only the Mediterranean has some place to maneuver, as we are restricted by our agreement and because we have both the Gulf and Aden and the Gibraltar Straits. However, we cannot enter the Mediterranean and increase our influence; this is why they could join TWP.”
”Our Morocco and Somalia Provinces are located one east and one west of North Africa, and it does not stretch into the Mediterranean, giving the Atlantic Squadron no reason to enter it. Hence, I suggest we choose Algeria and Ethiopia as our targets.”