The blue-black Bohai Sea is surging.

The turbid waves hit the bow of the ship holding the corners, and the Zhao flag fluttered in the wind, and countless Zhao army warships split the wind and waves and rode the wind.

The sea breeze is flying, and the setting sun is like blood. Under the setting sun, the sea wolf is rising and falling, and the figures of warships are dragging.

Li Chongjiu stood at the bow of the ship, looking at his fleet rushing to the waves. European civilization in this era is still dark and unclear. There is no doubt that the fleet he commanded in front of him is the most powerful naval force on the earth. Among them, three of the five-layer warships, hundreds of four-layer warships, countless warships, and countless clutches, forming the largest expeditionary fleet.

The battleships headed straight east, and the islands ahead were covered with stars.

"Your Majesty, Duli Town is not far ahead. Our army can replenish Tamsui and repair ships here. It is only half the way from Pyongyang." Xue Wanche reported to Li Chongjiu.

Li Chongjiu shook his head and said, "No, the target of Duli Town is too big. Goguryeo has a beacon tower nearby to watch. If he sees the virtual and real ships of our warships, Pyongyang will know the news of our army's attack in a few days."

Li Chongjiu pointed his finger at the sea island in front and said, "In front is Shaman Island, the land of Gulaiyi. After General Hu'er's defeat in Pyongyang, he set up a military camp on the Wuhu Island on this island to capture the city of Beisha. This time I attacked Goguryeo, I had already ordered Zhouzhou to send people to set up a transit dock here. Starting from here to attack Pyongyang, it is closer than Dengzhou and Duli Town, and more hidden."

Zhang Xuansu, Xue Wanshu and others were all impressed by Li Chongjiu's careful arrangements.

The warship slowly sailed to Wuhu Island, and several ships with the Zhao warship hung from the island. They boarded the ship on Li Chongjiu's flagship.

Zhou Zhou and Zhou Bo boarded the ship. Zhou Zhou reported to Li Chongjiu: "Your Majesty, there is enough freshwater on Wuhu Island. The army can replenish supplies at any time. In addition, Weichen has opened a sailboat dock for the fleet to rest."

Zhou Bo said to Li Chongjiu: "Report to Your Majesty. The three maritime trade merchants of Zhao, Zhou and Wu have transported 20,000 stones of military rations to the island for the purpose of the army to conquer the army. The three families also sent old boatmen familiar with the waters of Goguryeo, as well as a thousand merchant ships guarding, and twenty merchant ships guided the front army and paved the way for His Majesty."

Li Chongjiu smiled and said, "Even merchant ships can pave the way for me, so what's the use of my navy?"

Zhou Bo was shocked when he heard this, thinking that the merchant ship was escorted by Li Chongjiu's force. Zhou Bo said, "Your Majesty and the others are willing to serve the country."

Li Chongjiu asked back: "Have all the three merchants come?"

Zhou Bo lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty and the others have come. They have not been summoned by Your Majesty and dare not board the ship."

"Let them come on board."

After saying that, the three bows of the ship boarded the ship. The three maritime trade merchants of the Zhao family in Zhao and Wu were all very young. The Zhao family is a maritime trader supported by the Zhao family in Zhuo County and has a family background. The Zhou family is Zhou Bo's cousin, which is an industry of the Zhou family, a commercial giant in Zhao. As for the Wu family, it is an emerging maritime trader. Wu Ping, a young talented man in his twenties, has gone from several small sampans to the scale of more than a dozen maritime ships today, which can be considered a waste of money. Judging from his experience of making a fortune, he just seized the opportunity of Zhao's vigorous development of maritime trade.

Li Chongjiu also has some understanding of the three of them.

Li Chongjiu smiled and said, "The country has something to do, but you are businessmen. But you are brave enough to serve the country. This spirit is commendable."

The three of them said together: "This is my duty."

Li Chongjiu said: "I founded the Great Zhao Navy and built hundreds of warships, not to cross the Bohai Sea. I will deal with a mere Goguryeo, east of Goguryeo, Silla, Baekje, Danluo, and Japan, and there are even a larger territory than the Central Plains. We are waiting for us to explore."

When Li Chongjiu said this, the three of them were all shining with their eyes, and Li Chongjiu outlined a long-term vision for them.

"To expand the sea boundaries, it is far from enough to rely on my fleet. I will continue to borrow money in the future."

"Willing to serve His Majesty."

Li Chongjiu nodded and said, "Okay, come here and give it to the three of you."

After the flag was presented, Li Chongjiu said: "I allow your merchant ships to hang my Zhao** flag when they go to and from the sea in the future. If you attack your merchant ships, it will be regarded as a provocation to our Great Zhao State."

The three of them looked at each other with gratitude. Li Chongjiu said, "I have also given you the position of naval army captain. This time, I will send troops to the forefront of our army!"

"No, Your Majesty!"

The Zhao navy rested on Shaman Island for a night, replenished freshwater supplies, and repaired ships. The next day, the army sailed towards Pyongyang in full condition.

However, on this day, the boatman in front reported that there were rain clouds in front of the fleet. The fleet had been setting off for several days, and it was too late to return to Duli Town to shelter from the rain. Li Chongjiu immediately asked the old bow of the sea merchant fleet to ask about this matter. The old bow reported that it was almost winter and there would never be typhoons on the sea. Such rain clouds were usually sudden rain and would not last long. They were often encountered when driving in the past.

After hearing the old bow, Li Chongjiu ordered the fleet to continue moving forward. In the afternoon, he bumped into rain clouds and heavy rain fell as scheduled. Heavy rain covered the pouring rain, and the rain washed the deck, and the warships were pounding up and down in the waves.

"Your Majesty, the deck is dangerous."

"I know."

Li Chongjiu stood in the porthole and watched the heavy rain like ink, the sky and the earth were vast, and even the sea was pitch black. Li Chongjiu's ears were full of crackling sounds, and his flagship was shaking, and it was very difficult to stand.

Now the Zhao army fleet is rising and falling on the sea, sometimes being brought to the top of the waves and sometimes sank to the bottom of the waves. One wave after another covers the warship head-on. If the ships were not reinforcing on Shaman Island, I am afraid that many ships in the fleet will be damaged this time in this heavy rain.

Li Chongjiu felt the bumps of the hull at all times, and the ten merchant ships in the front seemed to be shaking, but the hazy lights on the ship clearly pointed out the direction for the rear fleet in the strong wind and rain.

In the cabin at night, Li Chongjiu and Zhang Xuansu drank a drink.

Zhang Xuansu said: "It's raining heavily outside, what do you think?"

Li Chongjiu said: "Good down."

"Why do you say that?"

"The heavier the rain, the more the Goguryeo people would not believe that I would send troops at this time, so that my chances of victory would be greater."

Zhang Xuansu couldn't help but feel happy when she heard this, and immediately poured another glass of wine for Li Chongjiu.

The king and his minister were at dawn.

Zhang Xuansu raised his glass and said, "The rain outside seems to be getting less and less. The boat is not as turbulent as it is."

"Yeah?"

"Your Majesty, your Majesty, you see the land ahead!"

"What?"

At that moment, Li Chongjiu and Zhang Xuansu rushed to the deck in surprise and joy, but they saw a heavy rain overnight, and it was already light. The sky was no longer as heavy as lead, but a slight light shine.

The wind and waves are also much smaller, and more importantly, there is a lush land in the distance.

More and more Zhao soldiers rushed to the deck and couldn't help but cheer when they saw a scene.

Zhang Xuansu was moved when he saw this, and his eyes were slightly wet and said to Li Chongjiu: "Your Majesty, we have succeeded, Pyongyang is ahead!"
Chapter completed!