We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

Tai Shiying walked out of the tent, and Li Che was still sitting in his seat, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

Since crossing into this world, this was the first time he had revealed things about the future to others in this way, and he couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

Li Che was not worried that Tai Shiying would leak the secret.

Taishi Ying was a true historian, loyal and principled, and definitely not a talkative person.

This secret conversation between the emperor and his ministers would at most be taken to his grave. After all, many historians had the hobby of recording unofficial history privately.

Thinking of this, Li Che couldn't help but smile.

I wonder what people in later generations will think when they see this "unofficial history".

I'm afraid they will accuse me of being a charlatan, tyrannical and warlike, and of finding a lame excuse to destroy other countries.

If that was the case, Li Che wouldn't blame them.

After all, the descendants of the Chinese people in this world will never see the day when their true colors of a comfortable life are revealed and their fangs are bared.

Thinking of this, Li Che's mood finally improved.

He picked up the teacup on the table and drank it all in one gulp. Then he said generously, "Qiubai, prepare your horses and armor. Tomorrow the king will personally come to the fleet to watch the battle!"

Qiu Bai flashed out from behind the tent, his face hesitant. "Your Highness, didn't you promise Lord Wang and the others that you wouldn't personally lead the battle?"

"What do you know?" Li Che glared at him and said with a smile, "This is an execution, not a battle. Go and make the arrangements!"

Qiu Bai had no choice but to bow and go down to prepare.

. . . . . .

The next day, the sky was clear and the sea was blue.

Yesterday's foggy haze was swept away, and the bright sunshine shone on the sparkling sea, reflecting the majestic appearance of more than 20 clipper ships of the First Fleet.

On the flagship 'Zhenhai'.

Li Che was dressed in a black suit with a dark cloak on the outside. He was not wearing armor and stood calmly on the observation deck at the highest point of the bridge.

The fleet has left the port and deployed in an attack formation on the vast ocean, with sails inflated and soldiers standing solemnly on the decks.

However, from early morning till noon, Li Che did not give the order for the entire army to attack.

They just kept sending out light clippers to conduct reconnaissance in the waters of Tsushima Island ahead.

It was not until noon that Li Lin finally couldn't help asking:

"Sixth Brother, the Japanese pirate navy must be arrogant after their victory yesterday. Why not take advantage of this opportunity and wipe out Tsushima Island in one fell swoop?"

The naval generals behind him, such as Li Sheng, as well as Yue Yun, He Conglong and others who were accompanying him, also showed the same doubts in their eyes.

In their view, with the overwhelming strength of the Fengguo Navy, they can just push forward.

Hearing this, Li Che smiled slightly, his eyes still looking towards the distant horizon, as if he was admiring a beautiful painting.

He picked up the warm teacup on the small table beside him, took a sip, and then said leisurely: "Fourth brother, and all the generals, please be patient."

"It would be easy to defeat the Japanese navy, and even capture Tsushima Island."

He put down the teacup and tapped his fingers lightly on the smooth teak railing:

"But what I want is to completely annihilate the Japanese navy, preventing even a single sail from sailing to sea, and completely severing the Japanese pirates' claws that extend into the ocean!"

"This is not something that can be easily achieved by charging with brute force."

Li Lin was stunned: "Total annihilation?"

"Not bad." Li Che nodded and glanced at everyone.

"Japan has numerous islands and complex sea conditions. If our army launches a large-scale attack, the Japanese pirates will inevitably scatter and flee, taking refuge in nearby islands or complex waterways, and some will inevitably slip through the net."

He paused, a cold smile on his face:

"So, we can't go to them, we have to wait for them to come to us."

"Wait for them to arrive?" Li Lin was even more puzzled. "Would the Japanese pirates leave Tsushima Island undefended and attack our main fleet? Isn't this... too risky?"

"This is the importance of intelligence." Li Che chuckled. "Kaifu Yoshihisa is arrogant and eager for quick success. He treats our Fengguo Navy as nothing. Yesterday's great victory must have made him feel inflated and invincible."

"I sent brothers Li Bao and Li Jie deep into the battlefield to observe not only the fleet's equipment and tactics, but also to record the commander's character."

"Kamibe Yoshihisa is definitely not someone who can sit back and wait for help. He craves greater military success. How could he miss this God-given opportunity to achieve his goal in one fell swoop?"

"I predict that he will come out in full force and challenge us for a decisive battle."

"And this vast sea." Li Che opened his arms and embraced the boundless blue sky before him, "This is the burial place that I have carefully chosen for him!"

at this time.

"Report——"

A messenger quickly ran up from under the bridge: "Your Highness, urgent report from the clipper 'Sea Eagle' ahead!"

"The main force of the Japanese navy, including the Ataka giant ship, the Kanbune, the iron cannon ship, and other large and small warships, more than 300 ships have been dispatched and are heading towards our fleet at full speed, about 50 miles away!"

There was an instant of silence on the flagship 'Zhenhai', and everyone looked at Li Che with a different look.

A smile instantly bloomed on Li Che's face, like the sun shining through the clouds.

He turned around, his eyes flashing:

"Well done! Kaibu Yoshihisa, you really didn't disappoint me!"

"Propagate the king's order—"

"The First Fleet raises full sails, and the Fourth Fleet makes a detour to blockade the sea!"

"Target, the main force of the Japanese pirates ahead, attack with all your forces!"

The majestic horn resounded through the sea and sky, and the huge fleet slowly started, the bulging sails caught the wind, and it rushed through the waves towards the direction of the Japanese fleet.

. . . . . .

The Yawata Maru, the flagship of the Japanese Navy.

Kaifu Yoshihisa stood at the bow with high spirits, his scarlet feather webbing was particularly dazzling in the sunlight.

"General's Divine Might!"

"Yesterday's battle has already frightened the Fengtian Navy. Today, with the power of our great victory, our army will surely destroy the Fengtian fleet in one fell swoop and strike directly at its lair!"

The deputy general was fawning on the side, and most of the generals around him also looked excited and fanatical.

Kaibu Yoshihisa felt comfortable being licked by everyone and couldn't help but squint his eyes, looking like a Shiba Inu with eyes dazed by ghosts.

However, the captains of several Guan ships who had managed to escape from the bombardment of the "Haidongqing" yesterday had worried expressions on their faces.

One of them mustered up the courage to step forward and gently advised:

"General, please forgive me for being blunt, but the Fengguo Navy may not be an ordinary force."

"That strange bombardment yesterday was something I've never seen before. I'm afraid it was the clipper ship we've been hearing about."

"If our army were to launch an all-out attack rashly, far from the islands, we might encounter unexpected consequences. General, please reconsider and firmly hold Tsushima Island until Lord Munezana arrives to reinforce us..."

"Baka!" Kaibu Yoshihisa flew into a rage before he could finish. "Coward! Stop talking nonsense and disrupting the morale of our army!"

"Yesterday's attack was just a result of fog. A few Fengguo ships hiding in the dark used a trick to sneak attack and succeeded! What's the point of mentioning it?"

He pointed to the sky and said in a voice full of arrogance:

"Look! The sky is clear these days, making it impossible for any ship to escape. This is the perfect opportunity Amaterasu has given us to completely annihilate the Fengguo Navy!"

After saying this, Kaifu Yoshihisa ignored those who advised him and instead ordered the fleet to speed up again.

Seeing that Kaibu Yoshihisa was so stubborn, the general could only sigh and silently retreat back to the ranks.

The other generals glanced at him with disdain, then gathered around Kaifu Yoshihisa and spoke flattering words.

After walking for about half an hour, a few tiny black dots appeared on the horizon ahead.

"General! The Fengguo fleet has been spotted!" the lookout reported loudly.

Kaibu Yoshihisa was greatly encouraged and ran to the railing to look into the distance. He saw several black spots moving in the distance.

A smug smile immediately appeared on his face: "The Fengguo Navy dares to come out and die. All ships prepare for battle and bring the ships over to this general!"

The Japanese pirates suddenly burst into bloodthirsty shouts, and the fleet accelerated again.

As the distance got closer, the small black dots gradually grew larger in sight, turning into the outline of a ship the size of a fingernail.

The number is also gradually increasing, from a few ships to more than ten ships.

A sharp-eyed general said hesitantly, "General, this Fengguo ship... isn't it sailing a little too fast?"

He felt that the speed of the Fengguo fleet seemed to be far faster than that of their Guan ships.

Kaifu Yoshihisa also noticed that the outline of the Fengguo fleet was growing larger in his field of vision much faster than he had expected.

A hint of uneasiness flashed through his mind, but he immediately suppressed it: "It's just a last-ditch struggle. Keep moving closer. If you come into artillery range, I'll kill you..."

He had just said half of his words when he heard a sound of breaking air from above his head.

Whoosh—whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh—

"fire?"