The 11th day of the seventh month of the fourth year of Tensho (1576) is a special day, the sky is high and the clouds are light and the wind is refreshing, just like my mood at the moment. The docks in Sakai Town were bustling with activity more than any other festival before, and I was the centerpiece of the crowd.

After a 21-day voyage, my "superfleet" arrived at the port of Sakaimachi, and all 231 ships and ships were lost, and all the major and small naval forces along the way retreated, regardless of their original attitude towards the Oda family. Even the fleet once opened up and formed a column, swaggering past the islands and peninsulas. This is really a great shame, but these people still endure it, and want to see the attitude of others first. That's it, the cowardice of all of them, which has made me unbeatable glory!

The fleet is so large, and Sakai is an unusually prosperous port, and I'm the manager of the merchants here, so I can't just ask them to make room for me. So most of the ships were moored outside the harbor, and only my two giant ironclads and three other medium-sized ironclads came in, and thanks to Sakai Town, an excellent international deep-water dock, it would not have been possible to stop the big guy with such a deep draft!

"In less than two years, you have achieved such results, and you have done a good job in the work of the water army!" Looking at the steel giant ship slowly approaching, my excitement was palpable.

"The establishment of the navy began with the great plan of the lord, and his subordinates really dare not be greedy for their own merits!" Takenaka Hanbei modestly said that he still holds the position of general of the navy. "However, for the establishment of this naval army, the two adults Masuda and Nagashu can be said to have worked hard, and without the massive supplies they raised, the establishment of the fleet would not have been so smooth; Although Kamiya-sama is young, he has already mastered the mystery of naval warfare, and he is competent to lead the whole army; There are also Nasa Nisuke-sama and others who have been obedient to the lord for a long time, and in order to calm their hearts, please also consider the lord at his discretion. Weichen really doesn't know about the affairs of the navy, and I also ask the lord to consider whether to remove the minister from the post of general of the navy! ”

"It's good that you don't take credit for the overall situation!" I looked at him, nodded in satisfaction, and took a few steps forward, as if to get a better view of the approaching ship. "As for the generals...... It's up to you to do it first! ”

"Yes!" The half-guard of Takenaka answered, and by this time we were already a dozen steps behind us.

"After a period of observation, I also think that Shi Yuan is very capable, and there is nothing wrong with being loyal!" My eyes were still looking ahead, but my voice had been lowered. “…… But after all, he is still young and immature for relationships. He may be a good commander now, but he is still immature as a general who manages a large fleet, and he may not be able to convince the public. If he wants a smooth handover, he must at least fight beautifully! ”

"Yes, the lord is thoughtful!" Hanbei Takenaka also thought of the shortcomings of the suggestion. As far as he is concerned, after all, the main energy is focused on the position of military advisor, and the navy army is not in front of him, and he cannot do everything.

"Although this water army is strong, after all, it has not yet formed a stable internal environment!" There was a hint of apprehension in my regret. "This is a new type of water army, so there should also be a new type of management, and I don't like to see a family name passed down from generation to generation like Shima and Awaji. Although Naizo and the others will not rebel, they are old-fashioned characters after all, and the grassroots personnel may not be able to adapt to my way all at once, and it will take a lot of time and energy to transform all this! ”

"Yes, it's the minister's thoughtfulness!" Cold sweat was already running down the back of the Takenaka Hanbei.

"Bang!" Just then, there was a sudden jolt of the plank beneath our feet, and one of the first ironclad ships touched the docks. Although the helmsman is highly skilled and the trestle is exceptionally strong, after all, the huge quality gap is not so easy to overcome. Everyone felt a shock all over their bodies, and a strong shock spread from their feet to their hearts with this blow. Some people with strange emotions couldn't help but sigh softly.

A huge trapezoidal gangplank was lowered from the side of the ship, and twenty sturdy sailors pulled the taut thick cable to hold it down. Because of the height of the hull and the need to carry supplies, such a passage was essential.

As soon as the springboard was stabilized, more than a dozen generals of the navy army walked down briskly from above, most of them were the Shanyin water thieves I had recruited, and there were also two or three supplementary helpers transferred from the Nine Ghost Jialong. "The lord personally waits for his ministers and waits, I am really ashamed!" The previous Kamiya Shimoto was about to kneel down and salute as soon as he came up, and Nasa Nisuke, who was close behind him, was also bent over.

"It doesn't have to be this way!" While I was holding up Kamiya Shiyuan with my left hand, I took a step forward and stretched out my right hand to grab Nasa Nisuke. "You have worked hard all the way, so you don't have to stick to these rituals. You have saved face for me along the way, and I should really thank you! ”

"Everything depends on the majesty of the lord, we are really just false!" Kamiya Shiyuan said very modestly that although he has not been out of office for a long time, he already looks like it. Although his strong adventurous spirit is still the same, I think it would be good to retain some of this trait.

"What Kamiya-sama said is good!" Nasa Nisuke couldn't suppress his excitement, and there was a slight tremor in his voice. "I have been adrift on the western sea for nearly twenty years, and I never imagined that I would have such majesty as I do today! What Mishima sailors, what Uga pirates, just watched us pass in front of them proudly, and they didn't even dare to let out a fart. If it weren't for your lord's great talent, I'm afraid that I would have to live in the shadow of the Mishima Navy for the rest of my life, and be a little pirate who can't get into the stream! ”

"Without your help, even if I build an ironclad ship, I won't be able to drive it alone!" I'm very happy with the results, and sometimes the sense of honor is also a powerful motivator, and it doesn't have to be rewarded with real money every time. "This should be my flagship!" I was proud to see the behemoth in front of me.

"Not bad! This one is 'Hinamaru', and that one is 'Tsuki-no-Maru'! Kamiya Shiyuan pointed sideways and introduced to me. He wore a gorgeous suit of armor today, but the bald head without a helmet was slightly comical. "The lord hasn't been here since this ship is built, so please board the ship to inspect the new equipment!"

"Good! Let me see if it's worth it! "I raised my leg and walked forward, and suddenly I saw a large group of people outside the police cordon in the distance. Since it's a good thing, people have to envy it, and my show-off spirit swelled irrepressibly and instantly. "You, go over there and talk about it......" I called Goto Matabei to explain a few words.

"Meet His Highness Yuzhou!" After a while, the group was led in front of me, and it was more than 20 Sakai town merchants led by Imai Munehisa, Tsuda Muneki, and Mitsui Takafuku, and the Masashi family of Nagamori and Nagashu had been standing behind me along with other retainers because of the change of status, but Ernst and Gomez were also in that group.

"It's rare that all of you care so much about the affairs of my Star Family, how about looking at my new ships?" I said with unconcealed pride in my kind inquiry.

"Amazing, it's amazing!" Imai Munehisa spoke first, complimenting excitedly: "...... I've lived most of my life dealing with all kinds of ships non-stop, but I've never seen such a spectacular ship! Tsk, tsk, tsk, so tall and covered with iron armor; Tsk, tsk, tsk, it can be loaded with so many cannons; Tsk, tsk, tsk, look at these amazing oars, sails, and masts......" He kept smacking his lips to accentuate his tone, but then he felt that it was not enough, and turned to the crowd behind him, "Tell me if that's the case!" ”

"Yes! Oh, yes! It is worthy of His Royal Highness Zhuxing Yuzhou! ”

"Except for His Royal Highness Yuzhou, who can build such a magnificent ship!"

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I'm afraid I wouldn't have dreamed of it!"

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Businessmen are absolutely stingy with money, but they will never be stingy with praise! After seeing this fleet, everyone's first thought was that the Stars family had completely controlled the Seto Inland Sea, and in the future, all maritime trade routes would be decided by me alone! In the face of this situation, it seems that it is time to increase the various "investments" in me as soon as possible.

"Your statement is a bit too much......" squinted his eyes and said the words of resignation, but a warm and light feeling on my body became stronger and stronger, and my image seemed to be instantly taller. Due to the effect of a heroic rush in the chest and abdomen, a sentence rushed out without braining: "Since everyone looks down on my Xingqing clan so much!" There's nothing to say, just come with me and see it! I waved my hand condescendingly.

"Lord...... Isn't that good? In the midst of everyone's noisy thank-you and further praise, Kamiya Shiyuan pulled my sleeve worriedly. Whether as the actual commander of the ironclad ship or the deputy general of the navy, which identity requires him to be careful and vigilant at all times.

"It's okay, I'm in control of everything!" At this time, my brain was almost feverish, and I naturally couldn't listen to this kind of advice, so I raised my legs and took the lead in walking towards the 'Hinamaru'.

"This ......" Kamiya Shiyuan wanted to persuade again, but was stopped by the eyes of Takenaka's half-guards.

Although these businessmen are also well-informed, they are also full of wonder and awe for this advanced and specialized combat weapon, especially when they stroke the huge cold cannon body with their own hands, they immediately shorten the distance between strength and death!

"Where is this, wait for the eyes to open!" My heart was even more proud and excited, and I motioned for everyone to go to my private room in the rear of the ship.

"Hiss~~~!" With the sound of gasps, the audience was stunned by the scene in front of them.

"Send the wine banquet that was originally prepared here, and I will entertain the guests!" I commanded the attendants who were with me.