Reborn As a Pirate

Chesapeake Bay, blockade formation, HMS Lion III battleship.

In the closed admiral's room, Shaq was frowning as he read the report.

The report came from far away Newfoundland, and it was marked as top secret, so that no one else could know it.

The Second Formation of the Continental Squadron stated that the Canadian garrison intends to promote the peaceful return of the port city of Portland.

At this stage, the review of the action plan has been completed, and the army is extensively selecting executive personnel.

At the same time, the Canadian garrison hopes to get the full cooperation of the second formation, and the navy will undertake the deployment, reception and necessary maritime support of operational personnel.

The timing and wording of the application are delicate.

On land, General Clinton's southward strategy has achieved fruitful results. Except for a few setbacks in New Orleans and other places, most of the battles have achieved absolute final victories.

This means that the military focus of the garrison in dealing with armed rebellions in North America has officially shifted.

The next stage of military operations is likely to still revolve around Savannah. The Canadian garrison guarding New England can only sit on the sidelines, watching the glory, merit, prestige, and privileges getting farther and farther away from them.

On the sea, Sir Parker used a crisp and beautiful battle to establish a new order in the Caribbean, suppressing France and defeating the Netherlands by the way.

The greatest value of the Battle of the Windward Islands is that it fundamentally established Britain's dominant position in the New World.

The Royal Navy can do whatever it wants, because with the current maritime strength of all parties, even if France unites everyone, Britain will no longer be afraid of challenges.

But at this time, the action application from the north was suddenly handed over to Shaq's desk, and the lines between the lines revealed a strong taste of wanting to overwhelm the guests.

The review of the action plan is completed, that is, [the implementation of the action is a foregone conclusion].

Extensive selection of executive personnel, that is, [all garrisons must cooperate in action].

Hope to get support from the sea...

New England clings to Boston Harbor, and this time it's a return of peace. Since we are not preparing for a full-scale war, why bother to involve the navy?

There seems to be only one possibility. General Clinton in the south has received the support of the navy in the series of wars going south. Since the south has support, the north also wants it.

Shaq picked up the quill in disgust, ready to veto the application.

He didn't like himself and his subordinates being materialized as targets of the Army's jealousy, not to mention that this operation was only aimed at Boston.

Boston is the most prosperous port in the north. The wide pier is full of advanced forts built by the British themselves. From the conditions, the fleet does not have the feasibility of launching a ground attack.

But just as he was writing, he suddenly thought of...

The application for action was submitted by the Second Formation on its own initiative. If the Canadian garrison is insane and wants the fleet to bombard the port, it is the Second Formation that will hit the stone with pebbles.

Why are they sending this application?

Could it be that not only the army in the north is unwilling to become a supporting role, but even the navy in the north has become restless?

Shaq's brows that had just opened were wrinkled together again.

The respect given to expatriates at all levels by the British colonial power structure is actually very great.

Each colony has its own independent governor, who obtains its rights according to the nature of the colony, and controls military and political affairs as the head.

However, in practice, each colony may be able to barely organize some land troops to maintain law and order.

But it has no ability, and it is impossible to be allowed to build its own independent navy.

The colony's truly combat-capable sea and land troops were all dispatched by the mainland, and the colony was responsible for providing military expenses, but personnel were always firmly in the hands of the local military.

Personnel and financial power are the two pillars of the military organization, and the separation of the pillars naturally resulted in two results.

First, the governor nominally controls the army, but in fact relies on the army. Even if he has the logistics and supplies that can be used as lifelines, he dare not be too harsh, let alone implement the command.

Because the officers of noble origin would never die of hunger, if there is no master left here, he can go to other places.

Second, the consolidation of personnel rights.

The centralization of personnel rights means that the colonial army must be merged into the country's military system. Only in this way can normal promotion and transfer be formed, and an independent kingdom will not emerge.

Taking the New World Navy as an example, Peter Parker, as the admiral of the fleet, systematically controls the dispatched navy of the entire New World. It governs the three major fleets of the Caribbean Sea, the Mainland, and South America, and subdivides it into multiple formations.

From a personnel point of view, these fleets should be integrated, but because the colonies control most of the fleet's military expenditure, they still have corresponding independence.

Peter Parker personally docked with the Pan-Caribbean colonies, and the only one who can achieve complete control is the Caribbean sub-fleet, which he also serves as the admiral of the sub-fleet.

These include the first formation of Jamaica corresponding to the central Caribbean region, the second formation of Barbados corresponding to the colony of the Windward Islands, the third formation of the Bahamas corresponding to the colony of the Bahamas Islands, and the fourth formation of the Gulf of Mexico corresponding to the colonies of Central America. The new 81 Chinese website is updated the fastest Mobile terminal: https:/

During the Battle of the Windward Islands, all the ships he dispatched came from the first to third formations, and the complete fourth formation was reserved to deal with the Spaniards who had an ambiguous attitude at that time.

It's a similar story with Shaq.

As the admiral of the Continental Squadron, his main sources of military expenditure were the 13 colonies of North America, Canada and Bermuda.

Among them, the military expenditures in the south of New York State and Bermuda supported the first formation, and the north of New York State and Canada supported the second formation.

So Sir Parker can't completely control him, and he can't completely control the second formation, but because all the military expenses have to be allocated to him, the relationship within the squadron is much closer than the relationship between him and the Jazz.

Based on the fetters within the naval system and the livelihood of the fleet, the entire New World fleet can naturally be united on major issues of right and wrong.

But in terms of specific details, if the second formation intends to cooperate with the Canadian garrison, even if he replies veto, the second formation will find other reasons to act.

That's why I don't like to give replies...

Shaq chanted, picked up a pen and wrote below the application:

[Application received.

In view of the complete sea defense system of Boston Port, it is recommended to reject the relevant ship-to-ground attack requirements to avoid heavy losses.

In addition, there is no need to report the details of cooperation with Army colleagues, and the specific degree of involvement is up to you to judge.

Shaq Francis Drake, on July 6, 1779]

After finally finishing an important document, Shaq twisted his sore neck and stood up.

The clock in the cabin had passed 10 o'clock, and before I knew it, the night was already deep.

At this time, the ship should be on night duty, and only one-sixth of the sailors should be retained to maintain basic operations and security.

As for the fleet staff and adjutants assigned to him as the admiral, they probably fell asleep long ago.

Lack of energy is the enemy of thinking, and he had always objected to officers using their intellect to stay up late for no reason.

Speaking of which, dealing with such boring affairs should also be considered a waste of energy...

Shaq thought lazily, pushed open the hatch, and saw the star officer walking towards the direction of the captain's cabin.

Anything unexpected? Shaq asked.

The star officer snapped to attention and saluted: Reporting to the admiral, I was about to report to the captain that the No. 6 formation passed the first observation point!

time?

It's been delayed for eight minutes, and the light signal is normal!

Is the time still too short... Shaq sighed, The exercise code issued should have told you that when the upper-level formation passes the observation point normally, the lower-level formation will move according to the preset order, and wait until the movement starts. Supplementary report to formation command.

The star duty officer looked embarrassed: However, the Lion and the blocking formation do not perform circular movements...

The circular shape is just a pattern, and the defense is the foundation. As a subordinate unit, it is likely to be required to do rectangular movements, triangular movements, or even straight and tangential movements according to the hydrology and terrain. This is not to exclude yourself from the defense system. reason.

Yes, Admiral! I will keep it in my heart!

The star officer responded with great enthusiasm, but he was complaining in his heart, besides under your command, which admiral would do such a thankless and complicated defense...

You must be thinking that other officers won't let you do Shaq tactics, right?

The star officer was almost frightened to death.

Shaq tactics was first called by Lorraine for the defense of the circular formation. Later, it was passed on to the Wanderer through Bell's mouth, and then brought to the Lion. It has degenerated into a slander and mockery of Shaq.

This should have been a joke only spread among high-ranking sailors and low-ranking officers, but the star officer never thought that Shaq knew it clearly.

Thinking of Bell who suddenly disappeared, the star officer began to tremble...

Admiral, it's not...

You should find out what ship you're serving on, Captain. Shaq wasn't interested in listening to excuses, This is the Lion, Drake's flagship, and I don't intend to change myself until I die or am forced to retire. flagship. As long as you are on this ship, wherever you go, you need to be familiar with Shaq tactics, whether you agree with it or not.

Yes! Admiral!

Go, go and deliver the deployment order.

Yes! Admiral!

The star officer ran in a panic, Shaq looked at his back and couldn't help laughing at himself.

Everyone thinks the round shape is a stupid tactic, but I don't know that someone has given it a high evaluation... right, brother.

...

The blocking formation started its movement according to the preset order.

The fifth-tier ship on the southernmost side rushed forward, vacating the space, filled by the Lion in the middle, and placed horizontally, and the high-speed Brig on the north side was also placed horizontally, hiding behind the Lion, and died down.

This is a change from a horizontal chain defense to a three-dimensional defense, characterized by a narrower defense surface but a deeper thickness.

Because as the No. 6 formation sails along the trajectory, they will continue to cover the defense area at the mouth of the bay. In this case, the original horizontal chain will overlap with the No. 6 formation, resulting in a waste of firepower.

But no one expected that the fifth-tier ship that was heading out would bump into the uninvited guest rushing into the mouth of the bay...

Alert! Alert! All crew members are on duty immediately, and each position is on duty for roll call. The outpost encounters the enemy! The outpost encounters the enemy!

The sharp whistle shattered the tranquility of the night sky, the disheveled captain ran out of the cabin with red eyes open, and saw Shaq staring at the darkness at a glance.

Admiral!

You are the commander-in-chief of the formation, go do your thing. Shaq stared coldly at the darkness in front of him, The artillery has been fired ahead, judging from the sound of the artillery, the opponent has already bypassed the outpost and rushed towards us in a panic. .”

Attack us? The captain realized that the direction of the Lion was wrong, Tap it, slow down...Three-dimensional defense?

We are heading due north now, and the Unicorn is on standby at our eleven o'clock. There is plenty of time, and the target cannot escape.

Yes! The captain saluted loudly, The gun port on the starboard side is fully opened, the left rudder is five degrees, and you are waiting for work! Waiting for battle!