The North American smuggling route starting from the Cayman Islands is actually no different from New Orleans, except for a longer distance.

Although, that is not the most suitable choice.

Only from the perspective of navigation efficiency, the merchant ships of the Cayman Islands should follow Cuba to the east, cross the Bahamas through the Windward Channel, cut directly into the Atlantic wind circle, and then use the Bermuda Islands as a relay station to finally reach the west coast of North America.

However, this was clearly a dead end for the Jackdaw.

As a smuggling ship laden with aid to the United States, the Jackdaw can only stay close and far away, avoiding Shaq's base camp, bypassing Florida through the Yucatan Strait, and then pasting the North American coastline from the seams between the peninsula and the Bahamas.

And not too close to the coastline.

As General Clinton moved south, the British Army in the southern part of the Thirteen States felt the care of the Royal Navy for the first time. The land fronts are criss-crossed, the coastal ports are rock solid, and the sea is entirely British.

The more he studied this route, the more Lorraine understood why there was gold flowing under the sea, but in any case he could not form a stable smuggling lineup.

Because it is too sinister.

In order to protect his own interests, Earl Galves passed Carmen a lot of secrets to Lorraine.

Lorraine knew from this that although in the vast waters of the New World, the free friends of the French had controlled hundreds of ships of the powerful Royal Navy by their own efforts, but they had worked extremely hard to contain them.

On the Pan-Atlantic coast, the French navy and the newly-born American sampan fleet were slammed by Shaq on the coast. It seemed that they could protect some strategic locations, but in fact they could not fight back in the vast space.

The Gulf of Mexico is barely dominated by France. Although the advantage is very limited, with the strong deterrence of its ally Spain, it can at least maintain the strategic initiative.

The strategic balance of power in the Caribbean was easily broken by the Battle of the Windward Islands. If Sir Parker hadn't thought about supporting the land, he hadn't had the thought of breaking the net. The Gulf of Mexico would most likely become an isolated island, and the French would remain silent about it.

Three large areas, two losses and one surplus, surplus only slightly, the loss is extremely high.

Louis XVI is trying to persuade the First Parliament to send more warships to the New World, but the French national government has already carried a heavy financial burden because of the War of Independence in North America. It is not an overnight effort to continue to increase investment.

Obviously, as a messenger of French goodwill, once embarked on the road of smuggling, Lorraine had to fight alone.

"I really don't know if the earl wants me to strengthen my conviction or retreat in the face of difficulties..."

Putting down the information, Lorraine rubbed his brows in embarrassment.

"Carmen, who is our trader in Baltimore?"

"Mr. John Adams, Member of the Continental Congress." Carmen was holding the document, but did not bow his head. "He is a close friend and supporter of the Continental Army Commander, Mr. Washington, a leader of federalism, a member of the Drafting Committee of the Declaration of Independence, and the number one leader. , A member of the second mainland parliament."

"He is also a wealthy farmer, a good lawyer, believes in deism, and is a monosexual Christian."

"He is very loyal to love. He has been married to his wife Abigail Smith for 15 years and has three sons and two daughters, and his relationship is harmonious."

"Political, he advocates cutting the autonomy of the states, implementing central leadership, abolishing the confederation, and establishing a confederation. He and the Commander Washington are close friends, but not political comrades. Politically, he has his own allies, among which the most authoritative is the same Mr. Hamilton, a member of the mainland and serving as the military attaché of Mr. Washington. He also has his own enemies, such as the famous academician Franklin and the new governor of Virginia, Mr. Jefferson."

"His political opponents spoke highly of him, calling him a political tyrant, keen, tough, simple, violent, full of hard work, and strict self-discipline."

"There is one more thing to note. His wife, Ms. Smith, is also a politician, guessing that there is a certain proposition for women's liberation. She wrote to her husband when Mr. Adams attended the Philadelphia Continental Conference, reminding him to pay attention to women's social status during the meeting. And the protection of rights and interests, otherwise it may trigger a second revolution in the United States. You are likely to see her."

Carmen knows what Lorraine wants, and the information about the trader far exceeds the needs of a transaction.

Lorraine frowned and thought for a long time, and said softly: "The big farmer can get the evaluation of simplicity and strict self-discipline, which shows that the material desire shown by this gentleman is lower than that of ordinary people. Being good with this kind of person is..."

"An idealist who has the temperament of a dictator and embraces justice and glory." Carmen reminded.

"But this kind of character tends to despise women's rights, at least not too much emphasis on their assistants and companions, regardless of male or female."

"You can focus on expressing your arrogant personality regardless of male or female, so as your assistant, I will have characteristics that can make my wife pity."

"If that lady’s position is different from your judgment, is she a pragmatist? The letter she wrote to her husband can also be understood as using public opinion and personality to attract female supporters. After all, as a politician, she should know those boudoirs. The power of the middle-aged lady should know that in the environment of Philadelphia at the time, such forward-looking issues could not really attract attention and discussion."

Carmen smiled sweetly: "That's even better. A smart, useful female assistant who doesn't get the corresponding attention is the key object of her social interaction. She knows my value and will take the initiative to approach me."

Lorraine stretched his arm comfortably: "Since you have already thought of it, prepare an accompanying gift for your wife. This ship should have some ancient..."

"My captain, precious ancient gold objects are not omnipotent, at least not suitable for a politician's wife who advertises simplicity." Carmen blinked playfully. "I remember I still have a theological treatise written by Isaac Newton. Since they are believers of deism, it would be a good gift to come."

"It's more than good..." Lorraine spread his hands. "I want to write to Ramos as soon as possible to urge the dividends in the first half of the year. At least I can't make my shopping beautiful staff's pocket empty."

"That's the best news, Lord President."

…

The jackdaw traveled for a few days.

She rounded Cape Sable, crossed the Strait of Florida, passed through the gap between West Palm Beach and Grand Bahama Island, then left the coast and walked carefully north along the edge of the continental shelf.

Because of the geographical relationship, the Hamilton Naval Base has a very wide radiation range, from the Bahamas, Georgia, the two Carolinas, and the vast coastline of the independent center of the United States, Virginia, are all under its control.

Shaq is strong and strong. Even leaving aside the Second Fleet on the island of Newfoundland, which is also part of the Continental Squadron, there are more than 30 warships at all levels, including the flagship Lion, which is also a third-level Conqueror. Zhenfen and nine class four frigates.

Judging from hard power alone, his fleet is no less than the powerful army that Sir Parker gathered for the Battle of the Windward Islands, and even more victorious.

The intelligence that he taught the French and American navies to be a man by himself does not need to be questioned. What's more, Lorraine also knows that Shaq is best at large-scale mobile defense in multiple small formations.

With a three- or four-tier ship as the core, two to three warships form a small formation. They use complex circular motions to draw a defensive circle over a large area. They support each other without interfering with each other, taking into account rotation, early warning, and short-range support. In this kind of regional defense affairs, he is an outstanding talent who does not dismantle or deduct.

Lorraine's late father Elijah Drake once commented on his eldest son.

Shaq is good at bullying the less by more and forcing the weaker.

Holding a fleet below the scale, he will not perform better than a mediocre captain.

However, as the size and strength of the fleet increase, his resilience will increase exponentially. Although his talent is more defensive, he feels like a giant python to the enemy. UU看书www.uukanshu.com's performance on the offensive end will not be weak. Behind others.

Lorraine agreed with Eliya's comments.

In the last two years of the sea school, after completing most of the strategy and tactics courses, Lorraine and Shaq had more than one battle on the map.

Under the same conditions, Lorraine has an absolute winning rate within the three ships, but once the number of warships exceeds six, each additional three-ship unit makes it harder for Lorraine to win, and even to win the game, it will also have to pay a huge price.

And now...

In this actual confrontation, the Jackdaw was unable to force any Shaq formation, and suffered ten deaths head-on.

Lorraine can only rely on caution and luck...

"But from another point of view, although the conditions are not the same, the warships on the sea are also not the pawns in Shaq's hands. Such a complex circular defensive formation can only replace the admiral. How much can the members of the Continental Squadron perform? "

"And among these... will there be any chance to take advantage of it?"

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