For the next few days, I was on my way to Florida with Jack Bravo, who, at my request, sent me a guide named Wayne Nash, a thirty-one-year-old Lord of England.

For the past 100 years, Nash's great-grandfather, grandfather and father have been campaigning for the nation's navy, and with the exception of his father, who was fortunate enough to return to his hometown in Manchester, the rest of his ancestors have been sacrificed and stayed at sea forever......

The descendants of this ocean are very shrewd and capable, although they only have a low rank of major and no specific position, but they are indeed an excellent talent with full energy and rich experience.

Especially in the command of the fleet, it can be seen that he once had plenty of command experience, but why was he sent to me as a guide - this is an idle position, and if he is given the watch, he will only live a more depressed life. But Nash himself is secretive about it.

So I didn't ask again, everyone has their own secrets, right?

Soon, my new fleet was sorted out in an orderly manner, and I couldn't help but think about it - such an excellent talent, I want to absorb him into my ranks! Not in the nature of this secondment, but in my heart.

It will take time, I know. And I'm not in a hurry.

This afternoon, Nash suddenly found me, and I was still very strange - I had already given him a holiday after completing the preparation of the fleet yesterday, what was he doing today?

So I looked at Nash with a smile and waited for him to tell me why—in such cases, there are usually important reasons.

Wayne Nash looked at me, but didn't speak. It wasn't until the people around him had finished walking that he hesitated and said, "Lord Viscount, there is something...... It seems strange. ”

I like such brainy subordinates, so I smiled and asked, "Tell me about the situation"!

Wayne Nash frowned slightly and said in a low voice: "The fact that we are going to the New World this time seems to have spread very widely, as if someone is deliberately spreading the news!"

I let out an "oh" and asked, "Why do you say that?"

Wayne Nash pushed open the window, pointed to the docks and said, "Look, Lord Viscount, there have been a lot of strange ships in the harbor recently."

I looked in the direction of his finger and couldn't see any difference from before. Wayne Nash explained: "Usually there are a number of ships in this port, and there are probably a number of ships belonging to each ship."

As he spoke, he pointed to the two boats closest to the docks, "This is Baron Wilson's boat."

After speaking, he pointed to the side again: "That's Duke Alva's fleet, you see, the family crest on it is the symbol of their family." ”

Then he pointed to the ships that were relatively far away and said, "Those spinnakers are all ships from the Ottoman Chamber of Commerce, and although those guys are vulgar, they are very shrewd in business. ”

I nodded silently, it seems that this guy's overall control ability is very strong! Thinking in his heart, he didn't make a sound in his mouth, just waiting for him to continue.

"You see, the ships over there are the same ones that have suddenly appeared in the past two days. They belong to different chambers of commerce, but without exception they are all from Scotland......" Wayne Nash said, his eyes already drifting to my side: "It is understood that after these ships are sent to port, there is no normal trade, so it is very doubtful! ”

His meaning was obvious, these people didn't have a good intention to come here. Or rather, it's against me - although there is no direct evidence, a group of knowledgeable veterans, Wayne Nash's advice is still very informative.

It must be confirmed, for the sake of safety. I patted Wayne Nash on the shoulder and asked, "Nash, where is your intelligence source?" I believe you, but I'm curious! ”

Wayne Nash smiled very understandingly: "Lord Viscount, as a leader, it is normal for you to ask me this question, this is responsible for the fleet, and also responsible for yourself. As he spoke, he gently ripped off his armband and handed it to me in turn.

I saw a hand-painted pattern on the back of the armband, like a crown and a ship. Wayne Nash laughed: "This is the logo of the Ark Royal, and it is also the certification of our old navy - you know, my family has been floating on the water for generations, and naturally there are some ways up and down the British Navy. ”

I nodded and handed him back the armband, and Wayne Nash continued, "I previously served in the Royal Fleet's Third Fleet. Because I was at odds with my sir, I mean the Mexican maniac who was greedy for military salaries, I left the fleet under the pretext of illness, and am now at leisure. I am honored to serve you, and my brothers also want me to have a good home, so they are willing to help in every way......"

I know that acquaintances are easy to do, and this is true in ancient and modern times, both in China and abroad. But that wasn't enough, I opened the door and shouted, and soon the Nine Ghosts Masataka and Mavi came to my room. The four of us summed up for a while, and suddenly we had a plan......

In the next few days, news came out from our Frost Rose Chamber of Commerce that due to the new arrival of the fleet, it was urgent to strengthen the run-in, so I was ready to lead the team north to the place where the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Since I was in the center of everyone's attention, the news spread very quickly. One spread ten, ten spread hundreds, and soon spread half of London.

The Queen's new viscount is preparing for the departure of the new big * land!

They're going to drill! Is the imaginary enemy a Spaniard?

Oh! Their ships are awesome and in no way inferior to the Royal Fleet main fleet!

Isn't the queen ready to see her off at the port in person?

For a while, in the major bars, clubs, and wherever the navigators gathered, people were talking about me, and it can be said that every piece of news about me was hot.

The only thing that people don't know now is: when is the time?

This fleet goes to sea, fast and slow. Maybe a small fashion will leave with food and water, or maybe it won't leave the port for ten days and half a month. So people squatted obediently on the trees and watched when I left and when I got off the tree.

However, on the night when the news spread most fiercely, the quiet London Harbour churned with slight ripples, as if the wind was blowing in, and as if the sea was flowing out.

Early the next morning, someone suddenly discovered that the Sun fleet anchored in the West Indies and Millwall dockyard was gone! It's not a delusion, it's a real thing missing!

Did they leave the port overnight? What exactly is their purpose? Why sneak around? Who do you want to dodge? And where did it go?

For a while, half of the port of London was surging, and at this time, it could be seen that some people did have other purposes, saw us leaving, and went through the departure procedures as soon as possible, and no longer concealed the relationship between each other, leaving the port of London, driving out of the Thames Canal, and driving all the way north!

What their purpose is, this is not at all self-evident. Looking at the fleet of ships leaving the port, people can't help but be secretly frightened - what is going on? Why did such a dense movement of ships appear? The last time there was such a situation was when we received the news that the Spaniards were attacking and were about to reach the English Channel.

Elizabeth I stood in front of the window of Buckingham Palace, quietly looking out the window. Suddenly, she pushed open the window, and a damp sea breeze blew in. "The wind is blowing! Aunt! Isabella's voice sounded behind her.

"Well, yes! The wind is blowing! A storm is coming! Elizabeth I said lightly, looking at the sky.

"Sun Qilan has left the port." Isabella continued: "This was followed by a large number of tails, and it is said that they all went north. ”

Elizabeth I stretched out her right hand, as if caressing the breeze outside the window, and said softly: "They are six hours ahead of the pursuers, it should be enough to arrange, right?" ”

Isabella smiled: "According to Mr. Morville, there will be a massive storm in the North Sea and the Atlantic!" The coverage is huge, and it should last a long time. ”

The queen withdrew her hand and seemed to smile: "It's impossible for Sun Qilan not to grasp this situation, he is only afraid that the guys on the Scottish side will experience a lively party!" As she spoke, she looked back at Isabella and smiled bitterly, "You say, is this a good thing or a bad thing for us?" ”

Isabella's expression on her face was also complicated, and she said after a long time: "It should be considered a good thing." After all, these forces can't be used by us, and they will come out from time to time to make trouble, if ...... I think it's good for us in the long run! ”

Elizabeth I glanced at Isabella deeply, and suddenly asked lightly, "You seem to have a good impression of Sun Qilan?" ”

Isabella was flustered in her heart, but her long-term life by the queen's side gave her considerable reflexes and composure, she smiled and replied lightly: "Exactly!" Her Majesty. Although we are thousands of miles away from the great powers of the East, judging from the situation brought by the merchant envoys who have returned one after another over the years, it seems that they did fight against the Tatars, and the results were brilliant! ”

As she spoke, she gently turned down the tea saucer brought by the maid next to her, put it on the table, and gently poured a cup of black tea for the queen, and then said: "I have heard that the young generation of the reformists of the Ming Dynasty has an extremely shrewd and capable young general, but it seems that he was excluded due to political factors, and the young general also left early before the other party started, which was regarded as saving his life and leaving a trace of face for each other. ”

Elizabeth I sighed with interest and asked, "Is that Sun Qilan?" ”

Isabella bowed her head and said, "It is said that it is indeed surnamed Sun!" ”

Elizabeth I's gaze returned to her niece, as if thoughtful. Isabella was a little flustered by her aunt's eyes, and approached and said, "The tea is cold, I'll change it for you!" ”

Elizabeth I, however, covered the mouth of the teacup with her hand and looked up at Isabella. The movements of the two seemed to be frozen at this moment, and the queen looked at her niece for a while, and suddenly asked, "Isabella, you are twenty years old this year!" ”

Isabella was stunned for a moment, and then replied, "Yes, aunt, I am twenty years old this year!" ”

The queen let go of her hand, picked up the teacup, stared at Isabella, took a sip of tea and said, "You have been by my side like this, haven't you delayed your life's event?" ”

Isabella's face turned pale suddenly, and she stammered a little: "Auntie, aunt, what are you talking about?" I am willing to accompany you and serve you! ”

Elizabeth I's face showed a warm smile, she took Isabella's hand and whispered: "If you like him, keep him!" I mean, do whatever it takes! ”

Isabella was immobilized, and she couldn't move when she stood there!

The wind outside the window suddenly became stronger, and the window clanged! Isabella seemed to be awakened, she forgot to answer her aunt's words, and her eyes involuntarily drifted into the distance......

On the sea, the wind is also rising! The storm is coming!