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Salander Sea

When the late autumn in the north turns from cool to cold day by day, the sun is still shining brightly in the Salander Sea in the south.

The hot sun shines on the oven, as if it will completely evaporate the sea water. The sun shines deeply into the depths of the sea water, so that the sea fish there do not dare to surface easily, lest they unfortunately be flattened by the sun.

The unknown seabirds that used to fly back and forth on the sea have disappeared without a trace at this time. Apart from the dazzling sunshine and the boiling sea water, nothing else can be seen anymore.

A huge fleet appeared on the sea, slowly heading south under the scorching sun. Since there was no wind, although all the warships spread their sails, they were still moving very slowly, as if they were moving quietly. Sliding by quietly, looking a little listless

This is a huge fleet composed of twenty-six fully armed Dragon Tooth warships. Each Dragon Tooth warship has a large red falcon flag hanging on the top of its mast.

The flags that were originally fluttering in the wind seemed to be drooping down due to the scorching sun.

On the trestle of the flagship on the left side of the fleet, a young man wearing a blue navy uniform stood erect in the sun, his clothes straight and resisting the power of the sun.

The hot sunshine poured all its heat on him without reservation, but he didn't seem to feel it at all, as if the sun, which was not hot at all, was trying its best to test him.

His face was calm and there was no sweat on his forehead. He was just looking at the vast sea above the southeast of the fleet with bright eyes. Through the edge of the blue sea, a few small black dots could be seen faintly.

There is the Sosaren Island Reef Chain in the middle of the Salander Sea. It is located on the central axis of the Central Salander Sea. The dividing line between the Central Salander and the Southern Sea is divided by this island chain.

According to internal reports, in order to break through the detection and blockade of the Falcon fleet by the northern seas, Salander Kyoto, who was ready to move, chose to build his shipyard on this island chain, and for this purpose, he moved the last fleet Also sent here

"Resolutely eliminate"

The order from His Majesty Falcon is simple and firm. Salander is an island country. No matter how hard Salander Kyoto is, as long as there is no power of the ocean, Salander Kyoto will be a rotten ship full of holes. You can fight if you want.

The so-called Northern Army, which has been qualitatively changed, has no value in existing. Vecchia has obtained the most important four counties in the east. These four bridgeheads are enough for the Falcon Dynasty's army to gather in a short period of time to continue and absorb the Salander side. population and resources, and give Salander a fatal blow to Kyoto when necessary. This was Fatty's original intention to watch the previous war situation indifferently.

Obviously, Salander Kyoto, who was seriously injured, was also well aware of this. Since the beginning of the year, Salander Kyoto was taken over by the fourth prince Fubailou, the weather in Kyoto has been one of the worst. With the withdrawal of Zhong and Nilai's northern army, they withdrew to their original territory. The so-called northern army, with the southern faction as the main body, was defeated all the way under the attack of the fourth prince.

In just over half a year, the siege was not only broken by Salander Kyoto, but also 80% of the previously occupied sphere of influence was lost. Only an army of less than 15,000 people was still entrenched in Ron. They resisted stubbornly in the mountains. If it weren't for the timely help of Ni Lai's northern army, these southern nobles would have been driven out of the Saland Sea by the fourth prince Fubailou.

From Salander Kyoto, which has regained its strength, it is natural to turn its attention to the northern region, which is becoming increasingly prosperous in commerce, and the four eastern coastal counties that were separated by the Vecians.

Compared with the war-torn Kyoto area, those areas are booming at a terrifying rate. Sixty percent of the population that originally belonged to Kyoto have gathered in these areas. The power of the economic center is Sasha Rand Kyoto was also under its influence, and a large number of craftsmen and craftsmen who originally belonged to Kyoto were attracted by the generous conditions in the north.

The news that Kyoto has declined is getting deeper into the hearts of the Salander people. In August, the last fleet left in Salander Kyoto disappeared in the Salander waters.

Some merchant ships passing through the central sea reported the whereabouts of the Salander Navy in the Sossalon Island Chain in the middle of the Salander Sea. In addition, a previous reconnaissance ship confirmed that there were troops stationed on the Sossalon Island Chain.

The news was reported, which made the fat man furious, and also made Dostronkai, who was responsible for monitoring the Salander sea area, feel very embarrassed. The Minister of Navy Lidakus sent the envoy Reedian and did not return.

As the commander of the first si plundering fleet of the fleet directly under the Ministry of the Navy, Dostelenko is actually exercising the power of the Minister of the Navy. After receiving the reprimand from His Majesty Falcon, Dostelenko can't wait to use the Salander Navy Hang them all in revenge

Just after August, before September 15th, Dostelenko's Si raiding fleet quietly moved south. At the same time, there was also a Klan squadron belonging to the fleet directly under the Admiralty along the most likely route. Searching both ends of the Sossalon island chain,

Dostelenko habitually raised his telescope. Through the rough lenses, he could see nothing but the blue undulating sea water on the vast sea. There was only sunshine and sea water between the sky and the earth.

It has been three days since the fleet entered the waters of Sossalon, but it has not seen any suspicious ships. Not even a single merchant ship has been seen. Apart from the sun and sea water, there is nothing else. This is too weird. The overly quiet phenomenon made Dostelenko more and more certain that there must be something hidden in this island chain. Otherwise, there would not even be the most frequent merchant ships in this season.

"Have you made contact with the Klan Squadron?"

Dostelenko frowned a little anxiously and asked. He heard the footsteps of his adjutant Elek. Because the dragon tooth ship is not conducive to long-distance raids, the dispatched Crane detachment is actually a fleet equipped with supplies and reconnaissance. It has 8 large Salander five-masted ships used for supply and 7 Dillens family Unicorn-class reconnaissance ships.

"We have lost contact since we entered this island chain yesterday." Adjutant Elek with a dark face replied regretfully, "What is that guy Crane doing?" The adjutant's answer made Dostelenko frown.

"But I'm not familiar with the sea area, so I was delayed," the adjutant replied.

"Well, that's all I can think about now." Dustronkai nodded and said slowly, "You immediately send two Dragon Tooth ships to search the nearby sea chain. This is the rendezvous point we agreed on yesterday. As long as there is no departure, Problem, the Klan squadron will definitely come."

"Yes, Commander." Adjutant Elek stood at attention and saluted, then turned and walked away.

Dostelenko held his hands on the railing and stared at He with a little anxiety.

"Sir, the exit of the island chain is ahead. Do we need to continue moving forward?" Adjutant Elek came to ask for instructions whether the fleet needs to continue moving forward.

"First order the entire fleet to stop on the spot." Dostelenko thought for a moment and waved to him.

The air inside the command room is much cooler than outside. The wind generated when advancing, and the sea breeze carrying rich water vapor blows out from the outside, giving people a fresh and refreshing feeling.

After entering the command cabin, Dust took off his military cap, hung it on the clothes post next to him, and spread the map of the entire island chain on the table.

"After all, there's something wrong somewhere." Dustelenko muttered to himself as he bent down, his solemn face as heavy as water dripping, and his fingers slowly slid along the map of the island chain.

The Crane detachment was temporarily transferred from the military port in southern Vikia. Due to the urgency, although the entire squadron was equipped for combat, most of the ships were still old-fashioned trebuchets.

Only the flagship Sahuasi is equipped with 10 men of old-fashioned Thors removed from the Dragon Tooth ship. The operators and gunners are still soldiers who have not experienced real combat.

According to intelligence, the hidden Salander Navy is said to have 7 five-masted giant ships, 14 large ships, and more than 30 other small and medium-sized warships, which is very powerful in terms of combat power.

If the Crane detachment is really unfortunate enough to encounter the Salander navy, the outcome of both sides can be imagined. If all eight supply ships are captured or sunk, then the main force of this group of Dragon Tooth ships will also be trapped in the loss of supplies and return. of Jedi

The huge and detailed island chain came from the Sky Temple. Because the Sky Priest became the full-time priest of the Vic Territory according to the agreement, the headquarters of the Sky Temple was also moved to the Vic Territory, and a large number of classics and archives were also moved with it. This is equivalent to giving This gave the Falcon Dynasty an excellent opportunity to learn about the Salander region, and sent a special person to copy and draw maps of sea areas and regions of great value.

This painting is too large and too detailed, with countless black spots, large and small, neatly distributed in the deep sea area representing 100 miles away from the coast. This is the masterpiece of countless Salander navigators over the past hundreds of years. In the past, the lords On the level map, most of the deep sea areas and surrounding areas are pure blanks.

It is easy to misunderstand that there are no islands here. In fact, there are hundreds of large and small islands dotted on both sides of the Salander Sea. However, each island is well hidden and rarely seen. Someone is passing by, so no one can recognize their existence

Which island is the Crane fleet currently near? Dostelenko really can't tell. He stares deeply at Hang on the table, his eyes seeming to bulge out.

Precious life-saving, moment by moment,

There was no sunlight in the command room, but Dostelenko felt stuffy. He loosened the buttons on his collar. Dostelenko slammed his palm on the map on the table and cursed angrily, "Klan, you bastard, What are you doing?"

At this time, the adjutant Elek quietly came in from the cabin door. Dostronkai frowned and said, "Have you found that bastard Crane?"

The adjutant shook his head with an ugly face and said, "There is no commander. The two scout ships have searched almost all the nearby islands, and there is no sign of Lord Crane."

Dostelenko's brows furrowed even more, and he said impatiently, "It's okay to eliminate him, otherwise, we can only choose to fight to the death here."

Adjutant Elek shrank his head in fear. He had never seen the usually calm commander lose such a temper.

"Commander, there is no way for us to wait like this. Why don't we take the initiative to attack the enemy's position, but this island chain is the route. If we go back along the other side of the island chain, I will definitely kill him. "From the fleet," Adjutant Elek said cautiously.

"Go back from the other side? But we've seen it all the way." Dostronkai's eyes lit up, and he quickly turned around to pick up the map that had been taken down from the ground.

Searching it with quick eyes, he suddenly became happy and said with a smile, "Haha, I and the others are there. It is the only area outside the island chain. If the Crane fleet encounters the enemy and we are not aware of it, then It must be there"

"Huh? Sir, what are you talking about?"

Adjutant Elek had a confused look on his face. Dostronkai slapped him on the shoulder and shouted, "Still standing still." He ordered the fleet to immediately turn to Soraka Island, which is thirty miles to the northeast. The map shows that there is Five miles away from the back of the island, there is a large coral reef extending out. If you don't pay attention, you will never think that a naval base can be built there."

The sea water was turbulent, and the rapidly turning Longya fleet immediately adjusted its course and sailed to the northeast.

After 2 hours of sailing, Sokara Island was in sight. Suddenly there was a thunderous rumble of cannons and a sea breeze with a pungent smell of sulfur.

The rumbling sound of the cannon immediately shocked Dostelenko. He hurriedly ran to the bridge, then raised the lookout glass and adjusted the magnification to the highest level. No matter who was in the fierce battle now, he finally met him. A living person

It's a pity that through the lens tube of the lookout, Dostelenko still couldn't see anything. Except for the hot sunshine and the white filled steam, "ordered the whole ship to go up." Dostelenko angrily looked at the lookout. He lowered his mirror, pulled out his command sword, ran to the bow of the flagship and shouted, huge waves crashed on him

Soon the lookout post from the top of the mast reported that the fierce battle ahead should be the Klan squadron flying the red flag Falcon and an unidentified naval fleet.

"Give me a lookout glass." An impatient Dostelenko climbed up to the mast observation post in person and saw dozens of small black spots tangled together in the sea a few miles away in the northeast.

One of the larger warships was charging like a ferocious beast. The nearby boats were suddenly exposed, and suddenly a burst of white thick fog appeared from the side of the large warship, exploding like ink from an octopus.

"It's that guy Crane's Sahuasi."

Dustronkai clearly saw a battleship of the same style opposite. The huge hull shook violently as if it had been hit by a heavy hammer. The fire exploded from the hull like a squeezed tomato, and the thick black color exploded. Smoke is like a beacon that can be seen even from miles away.

721 The South’s Decision 9

721 The South’s Decision 9