Ye Chunqiu's words were not empty, because during the Wanli period, when Japan invaded North Korea, it could actually use ships to cross the strait and land on North Korea. With this alone, Ye Chunqiu did not dare to be careless about the Japanese fleet.

So Ye Chunqiu said again: "If they were also full of their lives, then their strength might be several times higher than we imagined. Their number may exceed 10,000 to 20,000 people, and the ships... are afraid that there will be no less than three or four hundred ships."

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao took a deep breath and said with a gloomy face: "Three or four hundred? If so, wouldn't it mean... wouldn't it mean that it was even more powerful than Zheng He's fleet voyage to the West?"

Ye Chunqiu shook his head and smiled, "Of course it's not as good as Zheng He's fleet, but there are more ships. It's definitely impossible to have a big ship like a lucky ship. However, the Japanese are close to the sea and they are also good at naval battles, so their ships may not be large, and their combat effectiveness is probably impressive, and they should not be underestimated."

Ye Chunqiu thought for a while and said, "But since they dare to come, then just give it a try. My brother and the navy must do their best."

Zhu Houzhao's face gradually relaxed, and she said, "I will come to command it myself..."

"No." Before Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, Deng Jian interrupted in anger: "Your Majesty, a gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall."

Zhu Hou took a look at Deng Jian and said seriously: "Are you going to let me return to the island? But I tell you the truth that it is more dangerous on that island than on a boat. If those extremely vicious pirates boarded the island, I can't escape."

Deng Jian said angrily: "Your Majesty can go back to land."

Zhu Houzhao said, "If I don't go, if I return to the land like a turtle, I will have no face to see my ancestors and ancestors. I will not be in trouble today, and I will live and die with the Spring and Autumn Period and the Qin Emperor."

Deng Jian stared at Zhu Houzhao, so angry that he smoked his orifices, and wanted to persuade him again.

At this moment, a Francois sailor hurried in and reported: "I discovered the enemy ship, and found the enemy ship."

His Chinese language is not familiar enough, but it is enough for everyone to understand: "The express ship we released has discovered enemy ships twenty miles south. The enemy ships are huge in scale, with more than 500 ships of all sizes. Their ships have a deep draft. Maybe... maybe their base is not far from here... They have set out and are heading towards Qinhuangdao, and they have also discovered us..."

Before this person finished saying this, everyone had already taken a breath.

Here comes...

And it came so fast.

This means that a few months ago, these people had already made all the preparations, but no one had expected that the real fleet size would still be more than Ye Chunqiu guessed.

There are more than 500 ships of all sizes. Although Ye Chunqiu deeply believes that there are many ships here, which are just a substitute and may not be suitable for naval battles, Ye Chunqiu also firmly believes that these people are coming in a fierce manner and will never be easy to provoke.

This should be the largest fleet in the adjacent waters of the Ming Dynasty. If it were just Japanese fleets, Ye Chunqiu was not worried at all. After all, Japan was a certain distance away from here. It would be impossible for the Japanese to use North Korea as a springboard to attack Qinhuangdao without taking down North Korea. But now, it is obvious that private businessmen have given the Japanese enough promises and took out their nests in the nearby waters for the Japanese to repair, which gives the Japanese ships the capital to raid for long distances.

Ye Chunqiu and the other two looked at each other with gloomy faces. Zhu Houzhao hesitated for a moment. He seemed to feel that this time was a bit risky. After all, this was a naval battle, and the scale of this time seemed to be far beyond what he had imagined.

At this moment, Zhu Houzhao, who had been looking forward to this naval battle, couldn't help feeling a lot of pressure.

Zhu Houzhao looked at Ye Chunqiu and was about to say something, but at this time, Ye Chunqiu said: "Please go back to the inland first and go to Shanhaiguan. Brother Deng, please go with Your Majesty."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Houzhao and Deng Jian said in unison: "I (I) won't leave, just send him (Your Majesty) ashore."

Ye Chunqiu couldn't help but frown deeply, as if he was still pondering.

Zhu Houbao looked at Deng Jian, and a hint of praise flashed in his eyes, and then said seriously to Ye Chunqiu: "Even if he wants to leave, I am afraid that time will be too late. With such a short distance, perhaps their express ships have begun to be released. If I take a small boat to Shanhaiguan now, I might encounter their express ships. Wouldn't I kill me? Now, I will simply not leave, and everyone is just about to die together."

Four people, eight eyes looked at each other, Ye Chunqiu had a little helplessness, Deng Jian was hesitant, Qian Qian had a little more worry, but Zhu Houzhao had a sense of pleasure.

After a while, as if he had finally made up his mind, Ye Chunqiu finally said: "Since you have agreed, now, set out and prepare for the war!"

Now, there is no need to hesitate, and the most important thing is no better choice.

Ye Chunqiu restrained his helplessness and became firmer. If he lost in today's battle, he would lose all the game. Since that's the case, what can I look forward to it?

Ye Chunqiu quickly stepped onto the deck and yelled: "Discover the enemy situation and prepare for war!"

"Prepare for war! Prepare for war!"

From the bow to the stern, many people shouted at each other, and the messengers whispered flags to the nearby ships. So each ship started anchoring in sequence, raised sails, and sailed out of the bay.

At this time, the advantages of the Franchise sailors were revealed. These people were all 'wizards' of sailing. After all, they came here from tens of thousands of miles away. They took their own Han sailors to teach various ways of dealing with them step by step.

How to turn the rudder, how to move forward in sequence, how to master the speed, how to determine the wind force, a leaf of sail is like an arc in the sea.

"His Majesty the Emperor, Father..." Yes hurriedly said, "It took too much time to set sail, and the enemy ship was too close to us. My suggestion is to wait for them here, gradually increase the speed of the ship, and fight them here."

After all, Yes was a veteran. Ye Chunqiu also knew that sailing ships were no more than ships from later generations. They could accelerate and slow down at will. They had just set sail now. In terms of speed, it is not good for the fleet. If you want to block, it is best to get close to the island, because only in this way can the other side's ships slow down, and they cannot collide in, which will offset their speed advantage.

Ye Chunqiu nodded and said, "Do everything you say and let the gunners take their place."

Yes said: "Yes."
Chapter completed!