With my own decision, I felt much more relaxed, at least I didn’t have to struggle between the so-called correctness and the truth.

Hideyoshi is also a very sensible person. He has no intention of asking me to stay and help Hidea at any time. It is obvious that he knows that I will definitely leave temporarily. As for how to help Hidea, he believes in my promise.

During this short period of time in Izumo, we enjoyed the most leisurely and pleasant time since we returned to the East. Every day when I looked at Arashi's belly, I felt that it seemed to be gradually getting bigger. This is a very indescribable feeling, the feeling of blood connection and the inheritance of life.

During this period, we visited Izumo and almost all the surrounding landscapes, and wherever we went, we were indeed treated with supreme courtesy, which is also the treatment I deserved at the moment.

Hideyoshi returned to Osaka soon after, where he was building a castle, so he didn't have much time to mess around with Izumo.

Of course, I had nothing to keep, but I gave him a small dagger before Xiu Lai left.

That was one of the sets of weapons that the third uncle gave me back then. I chose the most exquisite one called "Shaoze" and gave it to the young Xiulai as a token.

On the fifth day after Hideyoshi and the others left, I suddenly received Su's message - he received the latest information, Spain and Britain had many fierce firefights, and both sides had their own victory or defeat.

The weak Spanish side took the initiative to change the battlefield and focused more on the New World, where the British are still relatively weak.

Especially in North America, the Spaniards had few interventions before, but now they have become their focus of strategy.

This news comes from the ally who was feinted the Ming Dynasty in the south, covering me and retreating back to Manila after leaving. As a senior Spanish Navy, his words were of great value and I had almost no reason not to believe them.

The one who stationed in the North American base was Mavie, and the old Tucker who brought his captured enemy Kuhn to find him. Logically speaking, this lineup is not weak, but facing the crazy attack from Spain, I was afraid that they would still face the problem of being alone, so I had to rush to help immediately.

In this way, we face a multiple-choice question: Which route should we take to North America?

According to the existing route, we bypass Malacca through the South Ocean, cross the Indian Ocean to Africa, go west from Green Corner to Pernambuco, South America, and then head north to North America. This is obviously a clearer route.

However, there is one biggest problem with following this path - far.

This trip spans five continents, and the journey is more than ten thousand miles. Even if you follow the fastest way to drive, you will be afraid that you will get it when you arrive at Mavie in late spring and early summer next year.

This is the real shocking wind and the slow doctor. The far water cannot save the near fire. When we arrive there, the daylily will be cold.

As for the other route, it is to continue north from Japan to the Kuye Peninsula, pass through the Bering Strait, and go to Alaska. Then it bypasses the frozen Arctic Ocean and travels to Canada until our destination, New York.

However, this road also has problems, because most of the routes are barren land, so although the distance is more than half, it is still not a good choice.

As for the deeper reasons, the route along the way is still unknown. If there is a blizzard, reef or other natural disasters, the future will be very dangerous.

For example, the famous cruise ship Titanic, which everyone knows, unfortunately hit the huge iceberg drifting from the north because of its high latitude, and finally sank the deep sea. It was born more than 200 years and nearly 300 years later, when the technology and various conditions were extremely mature.

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

The air in the war room was very heavy, and no one dared to say victory lightly 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 firmly disagree with taking risks in this way.

"Qi Lan, you really don't have to work hard like this." Hua Mei sat next to me and said her own point of view: "New University*6 has not yet been opened, and there are barren land everywhere, including the one we enclosed, but it is still not very valuable. Even if the Spaniards stole it, can they still tie this land to their belts and walk?"

Lakshin also added: "That's right, sir. The military strategy is about to attack and rescue him. The chess is called to break the chess tendons. In any case, the land in North America is not considered a must-fight and rescue. There is no need to take this dangerous path!"

I listened to their statements and silently did not make any noise. I knew they were doing good things and hoped that I could weigh the pros and cons and reduce the risk factor.

But for some reason, I always feel that the land in North America cannot be lost!

As for why, I can't explain it clearly. I just feel that there seems to be a hand guiding me in the dark, telling me not to make wrong choices.

What to do? I was a little hesitant. Seeing that I was still unwilling to give up my thoughts, Huamei pointed to Lan and said, "Now Lan is more than four months pregnant. If she goes to the dangerous northern line, I am afraid that the fleet will still be in the sea of ​​ice when the child is about to give birth. Qi Lan, don't you consider it for small considerations?"

I turned my head, looked at Lan with a pitiful look on my face, shook my head gently, and became even more unresolved.

"Captain, why not do this. I will lead part of the fleet to the north line and quickly help Mavie. You will take another part of the fleet to the south line and come as the second echelon, how about you?" The speaker was Adicen.

This former German bandit suppression admiral is still a soldier with a strong temperament and speaks and does things. Therefore, as soon as he opens his mouth, he has gained the recognition of many people.

"I once worked with the Swedish Navy to suppress bandits, and I chased to the ice sea in the north and had some understanding of the environment there, so it was safest for me to lead the team on this road." Adicen added.

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

Adicen's eyes flashed several times. He was determined and not very good at expressing feelings. So when he heard me say this, he silently didn't speak, but raised his head in sighs, looked at the roof, and said nothing again.

At this time, Buhui said, "Qi Lan, since that's the case, why not lead the team..."

I glared at him, and Buhui immediately swallowed the second half back into his stomach.

"You are giving me the test questions, man." I shook my head and smiled bitterly.

Buhui knew that he was abrupt and couldn't help but laugh awkwardly.

In the end, I made up my mind that since it was so difficult, there was no need to take this risk. At worst, North America would be lost, and I would just grab it back with the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, a young voice suddenly rang out: "Captain, I walked through the North Line you mentioned. I mean, this road is not that scary. If you trust me, I am willing to lead a fleet on the North Line and go to help Mr. Mavie first."

Everyone was attracted by this relatively unfamiliar voice and turned their heads to look in his direction.

The person who spoke was the naval officer Lampard, who was recruited from Britain, who has now become the admiral of a small fleet. But he didn't expect that he would have such an experience?

So I asked with interest: "Tell me specifically, why did you take this dangerous route?"

"Chasing the Spanish! Captain!" Lampard replied loudly: "Our fleet was ordered to pursue a Spanish privateer, and we found their traces near Greenland. This Spanish warship did not intend to surrender, so we rushed into the ice sea under the pursuit, chasing about two thousand nautical miles."

"Oh! There is such a magical thing?" I pursed my lips and said, "What is the final result? Have you won?"

Lampard shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It's very frustrating. Although the Spanish warship was sunk by us in the ice sea, on the way back, our ship had a large-scale scurvy. Unfortunately, the nephew of the Navy Secretary happened to be the second deputy on our ship, and he was gone. So all the officers, including me and the unlucky Joe Cole, were punished after returning home. Of course, this is also the fundamental reason why I can meet you."

"Yes, Captain, that's exactly what's going on. Destiny is so unpredictable, right?" Added Joe Cole. He and Lampard Meng are not out of focus, they are always together.

I thought.

These two people are not considered veterans in the fleet, but they are undoubtedly the leaders of the Mesozoic era. After they defected to me, I have been inspecting and assessing them for more than three years, and now I have slowly placed them in the position of middle-level leaders.

But until today, they are more of performing auxiliary and cooperative combat tasks, taking on the main force and commanding large fleets, and still have never had the experience of letting them do this. Can I rest assured now?

There are two main aspects of my concern. One is ability - whether they have the ability to lead a fleet across the unknown ice sea, which is hard to say. On the other hand, it is about loyalty.

The huge fleet, after all, is a giant beast made of real gold and silver, really handed them over to people who are not very knowledgeable...

I pondered.

"Sir, I'll accompany them!" A voice interrupted my thoughts, and the one who spoke was Jiugui Masato: "I also want to go out and see if I have the ability to go out alone!"

Zheng Xiao? Why did he make such a choice?

I frowned and looked at his eyes, which were full of determination and eagerness.

Does he want to compensate for his mistakes in this way? He is still feeling guilty for his father-in-law's departure?

This must be the case, and only this can explain why he changed his usual steady attitude and made such a risky decision.

The reason why he did this was actually because he saw that I was not completely relieved of Lampard, Joe Cole and the other two. If he went too, it would be equivalent to hanging a sharp blade on the two of them that could fall at any time, making it difficult for them to have unreasonable thoughts that were not conducive to me.

"No! Masayoshi! I choose..." I spoke just now, but was interrupted by Masayoshi firmly: "Sir! Please let me go! I have the confidence and ability to complete this task!"

When he said this, he had already untied the boy's cut on his waist and raised his hands high above his head.

This means sincerity. I know, of course I know that he is sincere, but it is better for us to go together than to let him go. Zhengxiao and I are superiors and subordinates, and even good brothers. How can I let him take this risk?

"Sir, if you don't let me go, I feel uneasy!" Masayoshi said at last.

While he said this, I clearly saw Huamei, Yuan and Lan nodded slightly.

They understand the mood of Zhengfei the most. Although they repeatedly said that the old man's death had nothing to do with Zhengfei, the loyal general always had a hurdle that he could not overcome and was depressed all day long.

"No..." I wanted to dissuade me, but I saw that Zhengxiao's eyes were full of prayer. So I turned my head and looked at Zhi who was sitting behind. She was two months pregnant, but she still nodded heavily with tears in her eyes...

At this point, I have nothing to say. I can only stand up, walk to Zhengxiao, and give him a brother's hug!
Chapter completed!