Chapter 854: The Hidden Worry of Atlantis

April 27th, Base Point City.

The base point city was built in mid-August of the third year of Gaia, more than half a year ago. The ruins that were submerged by the sea of ​​fire in the past have long since taken on a new look and become a bright pearl in the Mediterranean Sea.

After the first ocean voyage was over, especially after the teleportation array of the base point city was opened, Shanhai City's support for the base point city has never stopped, giving people and things.

Today, Jidian City has long been a war fortress. On the city wall facing the sea, more than two hundred P1-type artillery are densely arranged, which is enough to deter all young people. Even if the Spanish Armada invaded the port of Gibraltar, under such a terrifying artillery net, it is estimated that they can only run away with their heads full.

In the face of Shanhai City's support, Base Point City is also rewarding. As the throat of ocean trade, the base point city generates more than 200,000 gold coins in trade income every month.

Especially imperial merchants such as Song's Chamber of Commerce, Bai's Commercial Company, and Cui's Chamber of Commerce, through the convenience of the teleportation array, reselling precious commodities such as diamonds and jewelry back and forth is enough to make a lot of money.

For the sake of confidentiality, Ouyang Shuo and his party did not disturb too many people when they arrived at Key Point City, only the Admiral Alvaro of the Mediterranean Fleet, the guard of Key Point City, and the Black Snake Guard Commander Black Snake were the only ones who picked them up.

After a brief meeting, Ouyang Shuo stayed at the City Lord's Mansion, and the accompanying Shenwuwei quietly took over the defense work of the City Lord's Mansion. The city guards of the base point city guarded the periphery.

When he arrived at Base Point City, what Ouyang Shuo wanted to know most was the Mediterranean Fleet.

This attack on Morocco, the role of the Mediterranean Fleet is crucial. Whether the fleet can block the harassment of the Spanish Armada and ensure that the war of annihilation will not be disturbed is the key to the success of this battle.

Fortunately, Alvaro, a famous Spanish navy general, finally did not disappoint Ouyang Shuo.

When Ouyang Shuo left Base Point City last year, due to the shortage of troops, the size of the Mediterranean Fleet was less than half of its full size. Half a year later, the fleet has successfully reached full capacity.

The secret lies with the pirates.

Alvaro implemented Ouyang Shuo's strategy of eradicating pirates very well. He frequently led the fleet into the Atlantic Ocean and strangled all kinds of pirates, especially the Viking pirates who once ravaged the Atlantic Ocean.

In this way, not only the safety of the route was ensured, but also a group of fierce soldiers and sailors were harvested. Viking fighters alone accounted for a quarter of the Mediterranean fleet, and more than half were pirates.

Thanks to Alvaro being an iron-blooded veteran with ruthless and clever methods, he was able to restrain these veterans.

Another change in the Mediterranean Fleet happened quietly after the arrival of General Lu Meng of the Three Kingdoms. The collision of Eastern and Western water warfare techniques, the blend of primitive and technical skills, was perfectly staged in the Mediterranean Fleet.

Alvaro's attitude towards Lu Meng's deputy also experienced a 180-degree change from being defensive and not waiting to see him to liking and admiring him. Today, the two have cooperated tacitly.

Álvaro was obsessed with the Eastern Art of War brought by Lu Meng.

Similarly, Lu Meng is also a studious person. It is an eye-opener to see the more advanced and scientific navigation technology and naval warfare methods of the West from the Mediterranean Fleet.

The collision of the sparks of wisdom between the East and the West has burst out many wonderful ideas.

Under the auspices of the navy captain Zheng He, the two are currently cooperating and plan to compile a naval training manual that integrates the strengths of the East and the West to guide the entire navy.

After reviewing the Mediterranean Fleet, Ouyang Shuo felt a little more confident about the upcoming battle in Morocco.

On the first day when he arrived in Base Point City, apart from inspecting the Mediterranean Fleet, Ouyang Shuo spent talking with several ministers. After the talk, Ouyang Shuo had a clear understanding of the situation in the Mediterranean Sea.

At night Ouyang Shuo stayed alone in the study, closing his eyes and meditating.

Before coming here, Ouyang Shuo only had a rough outline in his mind of the Great Xia Dynasty's Mediterranean strategy, without a clear and definite strategic plan.

The conversation during the day obviously gave Ouyang Shuo a lot of inspiration, some ideas gradually became clearer, and gradually connected together to form a clear and definite strategic line.

To use a sentence that is not appropriate to describe it, it is: "Build walls high, accumulate food widely, and become king slowly."

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On April 28th, Ouyang Shuo, who had made up his mind, became refreshed.

Under the escort of the Mediterranean Fleet, Ouyang Shuo quietly left Base Point City and headed for Atlantis City.

Hei Shekou learned that the situation of the city of Atlantis in the Mediterranean Sea is far from being as beautiful as it looks on the surface, and there are already undercurrents surging around.

Because of the same source, the western lords naturally have a natural affection for the city of Atlantis with its own black technology, and are willing to cooperate with the city of Atlantis.

The key is interest.

Kalia is a smart queen, and she knows that the various black technologies of the Atlantis civilization are the foundation for the city of Atlantis to gain a foothold in the Mediterranean, so these technologies cannot be spread on a large scale.

This created a contradiction and ran counter to the expectations of the Western lords.

No matter how beautiful things are, if you can't get them after asking for them, I'm afraid you won't have any good feelings for them. Not to mention that this is in the game world, players act according to the naked-naked jungle law.

Coupled with the fact that the city of Atlantis supported the city of Cardinal Point, it aroused the dissatisfaction of the Mediterranean lords even more. In the eyes of the Western lords, the move of Atlantis is tantamount to a betrayal of the civilization system.

Limited by its territory, the city of Atlantis, which is not too powerful, has become fat in the eyes of some ambitious people. If they want to swallow it in one bite, it is only an opportunity.

Fortunately, when Kalia came to Shanhai City to participate in the enthronement ceremony last time, she didn't mention this at all. Ouyang Shuo's visit to Atlantis this time is to help Kalia out of the siege.

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At eleven o'clock in the morning, the battleship docked at the port of Atlantis City.

Because it was a secret visit, and there were many adventurers from various countries in the Mediterranean gathered in Atlantis, Ouyang Shuo disguised himself and entered the palace quietly with the help of the guards arranged by Kalia.

Kalia was very happy to see Ouyang Shuo.

The perceptive Ouyang Shuo noticed that some of the core members of Atlantis City who were with Kalia showed a hint of dissatisfaction and guard against him.

Seeing this, Ouyang Shuo became more and more convinced of his judgment.

After exchanging pleasantries, Ouyang Shuo took advantage of the opportunity to throw out his thoughts and said, "Callia, with the withdrawal of Vic City, the [Mediterranean Alliance] is missing an important link. I think it's time for the alliance to disintegrate."

Kalia's expression changed drastically, and she said tremblingly, "Why? Without Vic City, I can find other territories to make up for this link. Why do I have to disintegrate?" During the enthronement ceremony, Kalia could pull ten The rest of the Mediterranean lords went to Shanhai City to congratulate, and what they said was indeed true.

Ouyang Shuo pressed his hand, signaled Kalia to be calm, and said, "The dissolution of [Mediterranean Alliance] does not mean that the cooperation between Base Point City and Atlantis City is terminated, and the cooperation clauses in the alliance agreement are still valid. " After thinking for a while, Ouyang Shuo added: "And this will not affect our personal friendship."

"Then why disband the alliance?" Kalia asked.

Ouyang Shuo confided all his considerations and said, "You should understand that only a neutral city of Atlantis can truly exist in the Mediterranean without being accused or threatened by any party. The city of Tees is also more in line with the interests of the Great Xia Dynasty in the Mediterranean."

Kalia listened and remained silent.

It's not that Kalia doesn't understand this truth. Although the city of Atlantis is full of dangers, it does not lack cooperative allies, even hardcore allies. The lords of the Mediterranean Sea are far from being united.

At the very least, Greece has an absolute favor for the city of Atlantis.

There are only a few ambitious people who really dare to risk the world's disgrace, and have the idea of ​​​​Atlantis City, and most of the Mediterranean lords still hold a cooperative and neutral attitude.

It's just the close relationship between Base Point City and Atlantis City, coupled with the [Silver Hand]'s intentional or unintentional provocations, these allies have never been able to let go.

This puts the city of Atlantis in an embarrassing situation.

It was precisely after seeing this clearly that Ouyang Shuo resolutely resolved to get rid of Atlantis City, and did not want Atlantis City to be involved in an unnecessary vortex because of Base Point City.

"Then, what about Base Point City?" Kalia asked uneasily.

Ouyang Shuo just smiled, and said confidently: "I came secretly this time to solve the worries of Jidian City, so you don't have to worry about it."

"Don't lie to me, can you tell me more about it?" Kalia said in disbelief.

Ouyang Shuo listened, smiled without saying a word, and casually glanced at the other core members of Atlantis City present, his intention was self-evident.

Who knows if any of these people were bribed by members of [Silver Hand].

Ouyang Shuo was unwilling to take this risk.

Kalia understood, turned her head and said, "You guys step back first!"

When the ministers met, they said goodbye and left one by one. In fact, many of them had met Ouyang Shuo before, and knew that Ouyang Shuo was the great benefactor of Atlantis City.

The vigilance of the ministers just now was nothing but worrying about the future of Atlantis City, which is really human nature.

They originally thought that Ouyang Shuo came here to trouble the city of Atlantis again, but they didn't expect such a situation in the end, and they inevitably looked a little embarrassed.

These old guys have been at the bottom of the sea for a long time, and they are less sophisticated and tactful, but they are quite cute.

After all the ministers left, Ouyang Shuo told Kalia about the attack on Morocco. If Morocco can really be won this time, it is also great news for the city of Atlantis.

The two had a secret conversation about this.

Ouyang Shuo needed some cooperation from Kalia for the military action against Morocco.