The combined fleet blocked the sea in Algiers for more than half a month, and few pirate ships were able to escape from the harbor under the blockade of more than twenty large ships.

While waiting for the Earl of Stratford to borrow a ship and Sun Chuanting's surprise attack troops to march, the joint fleet was not idle. They specially sent a team to capture pirate ships in the nearby waters. Not only in order to obtain trophy, these pirate ships themselves are also suitable for shallow water combat and can be used to attack sea defense turrets.

The Ottoman navy had not arrived yet, the wind direction in the Mediterranean changed more frequently, and the pirates in Algiers were becoming increasingly anxious.

If the joint fleet continues to attack the turret, perhaps the pirates can continue to engage in the battle without having the heart to figure out what kind of offensive the other side is preparing for. However, the joint fleet has never made large-scale moves, which makes the pirates feel very uneasy, because the next attack launched by the joint fleet may be the general attack.

During this period, the pirates did not act silently, but tried to use ships filled with gunpowder to attack the joint fleet at night. However, the gunpowder ship was discovered and hit by the patrolling frigate. The explosive gunpowder ship broke the pirates' determination to counterattack. The pirates simply stayed silent and gave up the idea of ​​counterattack. Instead, they patiently waited for the support of the Ottoman navy or the arrival of winter.

"By the time, Count Straffor should have borrowed a boat from the Spaniards, but I haven't seen the Crown Prince return yet." Zheng Zhibao calculated the days and found that the days when the general attack were launched were not far away. Count Straffor who went to borrow the boat were still speechless.

Everyone waited for another half a day, and the sailors in the fleet cheered, and the Crown Prince finally returned from Spain!

"Well, why is there only the Crown Prince? What about the ship borrowed from the Spanish?" The sailors in the joint fleet booed.

"It seems that the plan to borrow a ship from the Spaniards failed." Sun Xu saw the lonely Crown Prince. Without seeing the Earl of Straffor, he knew that he had not successfully borrowed a ship from the Spaniards.

Sure enough, after the Crown Prince returned to the team, Count Strafford looked angry and complained to Sun Xu, Zheng Zhibao, Sir Pennington, Sir Greenville and others who were gathered on the ironclad ship: "The Spanish are too small. They said they are fighting with the Mediterranean fleet of the Kingdom of France and do not want to cause trouble. I even asked them for help under the name of His Majesty the King. They still care about the conflicts with our Royal Navy before, and they also had holidays with you Chinese, so they did not want to help us."

Many naval officers and nobles looked at each other, and it seemed that the Spanish did not seem so easy to reach an agreement.

"If the Spaniards don't work, you can find the Kingdom of Sicily or Venice. They have a lot of hatred with the Ottoman Empire and the Barbary pirates." Sir Greenville reminded.

"It's too late to go up. We look for the Kingdom of Sicily or the Republic of Venice again. When will that happen? We will miss the time agreed with the surprise attack troops!" Earl of Straffor was still unhappy. Obviously, he encountered unhappiness in his conversation with the Spanish Mediterranean Navy and the governor of the local provincial government. "The Spaniards are going downhill. Don't their people know? We borrowed their ships and did not pay commissions. We will compensate them if they are damaged. We are unwilling to help them to clear the obstacle of Barbary pirates!"

"Okay, Count Stratford, since the Spaniards are unwilling to borrow a boat, it's fine. Recently, we have captured several pirate ships, which can be used to replace the two shallow-water gunboats that we have suffered severe damage, and can also increase the strength of landing on the beach. The only shortcoming is that these pirate ships have few wooden armors. Once they are hit by artillery, the soldiers on it may be seriously injured. However, as long as the surprise attack team can attack the Algiers' city on time, the pirates who defend the coastline and the coastal defense turret will have a great morale. At that time, we will advance together on land and water, forcing them to not be able to take care of each other. The number of shallow-water ships at present is barely enough." Sun Xu said.

In several confrontations between the Joint Fleet and the Pirates, it seems that the Joint Fleet is at a disadvantage, losing a frigate, and two shallow water ships were severely damaged and unable to seize the turret.

However, the pirates suffered even more casualties. More than a dozen pirate ships were captured by the joint fleet in the nearby waters, and more than a dozen ships were sunk by the artillery of the joint fleet during operation. The two north and south were also damaged by the mutual artillery of the joint fleet. There were not many sea defense artillery lost. Instead, many pirates stationed on the turrets were killed by the artillery, which made the pirates frightened.

The Fourth Fleet, which has not experienced many actual combats, can also take advantage of this war to grow rapidly and become a fleet that can stand alone.

"Without the help of the Spanish, this is the only way to make the plan for the present. Then let our Royal Navy officers and soldiers participate in the beach grabbing operation. If only you Chinese rushed forward, wouldn't our Royal Navy be too weak?" said Sir Pennington.

"Yes." Sun Xu nodded.

The time agreed upon with the surprise attack team is close, and the joint fleet can only make good use of the shallow water ships at hand and cooperate with the surprise attack team to capture Algiers. At present, they still have 4 shallow water gunboats intact. The shallow water gunboats need to carry troops and provide artillery cover at the same time. They still seem fragile under close attack of the turret and have a arduous task.

Among the captured pirate ships, only two Arab spinnakers can provide fire assistance and protect soldiers at the same time. With such a fleet, they need to put enough troops on the beach as much as possible at one time.

"Report, a fleet appeared in the Northeast waters, and its belongings have not been clarified yet!" Suddenly, a sailor in charge of observation and observation reported to everyone.

"Is the Ottoman Navy here?!"

The naval officers looked nervously at the Northeast waters, and there were indeed shadows of fleets and sails there, but the distance was too close and the sight was not so real.

"Line in line to prepare for the battle!"

Whether the Ottoman navy arrives or not, be careful.

The flag slogans rose rapidly, and the fleet of more than 20 ships was divided into three parts according to the simple formation of three formations. The King of the Sea was located in the Central Army, while the General Fubo and Shu Han each led a formation to form on the left and right sides.

The King of the Sea is responsible for the melee of the enemy's fleet on the front, and the formations on the left and right wings quickly defeat the enemy's left and right wings on the battlefield line, and then encircle the main force of the enemy's fleet.
Chapter completed!