With my own decision, I feel a lot more relaxed, at least I don't have to struggle between the so-called right and righteous.

Hideyoshi is also a very sensible person, he has no intention of asking me to stay and help Hideyori at any time, it is obvious that he knows that I will definitely leave for a while, and as for how to help Hideyori when the time comes, he believes my promise.

During this short period of time in Izumo, we enjoyed the most leisurely and enjoyable time since returning to the East, and every day I looked at Arashi's belly, I felt as if it was slowly getting bigger, and it was a very indescribable feeling, a feeling of blood connection and life inheritance.

During this time, we have visited almost every landscape in Izumo and the surrounding area, and everywhere we went, we were treated with the utmost courtesy, which is what I deserve in my current status.

Hideyoshi returned to Osaka shortly after, where he was building the castle, so he didn't have much time to toss around in Izumo.

Naturally, I didn't have anything to save, but I gave him a small dagger before he left.

It was one of the weapons that the third uncle gave me back then, and I chose the most exquisite one called "Shaoze" and gave it to the young Xiu Lai as a token.

On the fifth day after Hideyoshi and the others left, I suddenly received the latest information that Spain and England had engaged in a number of fierce firefights, and that both sides had won or lost.

The Spanish side, which was in a weak position, took the initiative to change the battlefield and focused more on the new continent, where the strength of the British was still relatively weak.

In North America, in particular, the Spanish had little involvement before, but now they have become a key target.

This news came from the ally who had feinted against the Ming in the south and covered my departure and retreated back to Manila, and as a senior member of the Spanish Navy, his words were so valuable that I hardly had any reason not to believe them.

Garrisoned in the North American base were Mavi and Old Tucker, who had brought his captured enemy Kuhn to him. It stands to reason that this squad is not weak, but in the face of Spain's crazy attack, I am afraid that they are still facing the problem of being alone, and they have to rush to the aid immediately.

As a result, we are faced with a multiple-choice question: which route to take to North America?

According to the existing route, it is obviously a relatively clear route to bypass Malacca through the South Sea, cross the Indian Ocean to Africa, go west from Green Point to Pernambuco, South America, and then go all the way north to North America.

But there is one biggest problem with this path - far.

This trip spans five continents, the journey is not thousands of miles, even according to the fastest opening method, I am afraid that I will get to Mavi in late spring and early summer next year.

This is a real sudden frightening wind encountering slow Langzhong, far water can't save the near fire, and when we get there, I'm afraid that the daylily will be cold.

As for the other route, it continues north from Dongying to the Kuye Peninsula, through the Bering Strait, to Alaska. We then circumnavigated the frozen Arctic Ocean via Canada to our destination, New York.

However, there are problems with this road, because most of the roads are barren, so even though it is more than half the distance, it is still not a good choice.

As for the underlying reason, the route along the way is still unknown, and in the event of a blizzard, reef or other natural disaster, the future is very dangerous.

For example, the well-known famous cruise ship Titanic, because of its high latitude, unfortunately hit a huge iceberg floating from the north before finally sinking into the deep sea, that happened more than 200 years and nearly 300 years later, when the technology and all aspects of the conditions were extremely mature.

Therefore, choosing this path now is definitely not a good choice.

The air in the war room was very solemn, and no one dared to speak of victory for such a dangerous journey.

My idea was to take the Arctic Ocean route, but it was opposed by many people, especially Hua Mei and others, who resolutely disagreed with such a risk.

"Qilan, you really don't have to work so hard." Hua Mei sat next to me and said her opinion: "The new big * land has not yet been developed, and there is barren land everywhere, including the one we enclose, which is still not too valuable. Even if the Spaniards were to rob it, would they still be able to walk with this land tied to their belts? ”

Laksin also added: "That's right, sir. In any case, the land of North America is not a must be saved, and it is really impossible to take this dangerous road! ”

I listened to them and was silent. I know they're doing it for good intentions, and I hope I can weigh the pros and cons and reduce the risk factor.

But I don't know why, but I always have a feeling in my heart: the land of North America cannot be lost!

As for why, I can't tell. I just felt like there was a hand in the dark guiding me not to make the wrong choice.

What to do? I was a little hesitant in my heart, Hua Mei saw that I was still unwilling to give up my thoughts, so she pointed at Lan and said: "Now that Lan is more than four months pregnant, if you take the dangerous northern route, I am afraid that when the child is about to give birth, the fleet will still be in the ice sea." Qilan, don't you think about small considerations? ”

I turned my head, looked at Lan with a pitiful face, and shook my head slightly, even more determined.

"Captain, it's better to do this, I'll lead a part of the fleet to the northern line and quickly rush to the aid of Mavi. How about you take another part of the fleet to the southern front and come as the second echelon? "It's Adicon who speaks.

This former German bandit admiral still has the same military temperament, and he is extremely bold in speaking and acting. So as soon as he opened his mouth, he was recognized by many people.

"When I cooperated with the Swedish Navy to suppress bandits before, I once chased them to the icy sea in the north and had some knowledge of the environment there, so it was safest for me to lead the team on this path." Adicon added.

I glanced up at Adicon, but shook my head firmly: "You are my most precious treasure, I would rather lose North America and get it back than lose your treasure and have nowhere to cry."

Adicon's eyes flashed a few times, and he was not very good at expressing his feelings, so when he heard me say this, he silently did not speak, but he raised his head with a sigh, looked at the roof, and did not speak again.

At this time, he did not regret but said: "Qilan, since this is the case, it is better for me to lead the team......"

I glared at him, and without regret, I immediately swallowed the second half of the sentence back into my stomach.

"You're giving me the test, man." I shook my head and smiled wryly.

I didn't regret it, and I knew that I was abrupt, so I couldn't help laughing awkwardly.

Eventually, I made up my mind that since it was so difficult, there was no need to take the risk. It's a big deal to lose North America, and then together with the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, just grab it back.

At this moment, a young voice suddenly sounded: "Captain, I walked through the northern line you mentioned. I mean, it's not that terrible, and if you trust me, I'm willing to lead a fleet on the northern route and go to the aid of Mr. Mavey first. ”

Everyone was attracted by the relatively unfamiliar voice, and they all turned their heads to look in his direction.

It was actually Frank Lampard, a naval officer recruited from the United Kingdom back then, who had now mixed into the position of admiral of a small fleet, but he didn't expect him to have such an experience?

So I asked with great interest, "Tell me, why did you take this dangerous route in the first place?"

"Chase the Spaniards! Captain! Frank Lampard replied loudly: "Our fleet was ordered to pursue a Spanish privateer, and we have spotted them near Greenland. The Spanish ship was not going to be caught, so we chased it all the way into the ice for about 2,000 nautical miles. ”

"Oh! And such a magical thing? I pursed my lips and smiled, "What is the final result, have you won?"

Lampard shook his head and smiled wryly: "It's very frustrating, although the Spanish ship was sunk by us in the icy sea, but on the way back, there was a massive outbreak of scurvy on our ship, and unfortunately, the nephew of the Admiralty Chancellor happened to be the second officer on our ship, and he was gone, so all the officers, including me and the hapless Joe Cole, were punished when they returned home, and of course, this is the fundamental reason why I met you."

"That's right, Captain, exactly. Fate is such an elusive thing, isn't it? It was Joe Cole who added. He and Frank Lampard are always together.

I thought.

These two men are not the elders of the fleet, but they are undoubtedly the leaders of the Mesozoic Era. After they took refuge in my subordinates, I went through more than three years of inspection and evaluation of them, and now I am slowly putting them in the position of middle-level leaders.

It's just that up to today, they have performed more auxiliary and cooperative combat missions, and they have never had the experience of serving as the main force and commanding a large fleet.

There are two main areas of concern for me, one is the ability - whether they have the ability to carry a fleet across the unknown ice sea, it's hard to say. On the other hand, it's about loyalty.

The huge fleet, after all, is a giant beast built with real money, and it really puts them in the hands of people who don't know too much......

I groaned.

"Sir, I'll go with them!" A voice interrupted my thinking, and it was actually the Nine Ghosts Masataka who spoke: "I also want to go out and break through to see if I have the ability to go to sea alone!"

Political filial piety? Why did he make such a choice?

I looked into his eyes with a frown, and there was a sense of determination and eagerness to try.

Is he trying to make amends for his mistakes in this way? He is still feeling guilty about the departure of his father-in-law?

It must be so, and only in this way, can explain why he would change his usual steady attitude and make such a risky decision.

And the reason why he did this is actually because I am not completely comfortable with Frank Lampard and Joe Cole. And if he also goes, it will be equivalent to hanging a sharp blade over the heads of the two of them that may fall at any time, making it difficult for them to think unfavorably against me.

"Nope! Filial piety! I choose to ......" before I spoke, but was resolutely interrupted by Zhengxiao: "Sir! Please let me go! I am confident and capable of completing this task! ”

As he said this, he had already untied the boy cut from his waist and raised his hands high above his head.

This is the meaning of sincerity, I know, of course I know that he is sincere, but let him go, it is better for us to go together. Zhengxiao and I are both superiors and subordinates, and they are good brothers, how can I let him take this risk?

"Sir, if you don't let me go, I can't feel at ease!" Zhengxiao finally said.

As he said this, I clearly saw Hua Mei, Kite, and Lan nodding slightly.

They understand the mood of Zhengxiao best - although they have repeatedly said that the death of the old man has nothing to do with Zhengxiao, there is always a hurdle in the heart of this loyal general who cannot be crossed, and he is depressed all day long.

"No......" I tried to dissuade me, but I saw that Zhengxiao's eyes were full of pleading. So I turned my head to look at Zhi, who was sitting in the back, she was two months pregnant, but she still had tears in her eyes, and nodded heavily......

At this point, I have nothing to say. I could only stand up, walk up to Zhengxiao, and give him a brotherly hug!

Take care! Brothers!