Chapter 616 Run them over to their doorstep!
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The strength that Jian'an has accumulated over the past three years is like a fully drawn bow, with the arrow already aimed at the eastern horizon.
"General, all the battalion commanders have arrived and are waiting on the high platform at the port."
Sun Xiaoliu's voice rang out behind Li Shiyue, his voice steady yet carrying a hint of barely perceptible excitement.
He knew that the decisive moment was approaching.
Li Shiyue withdrew her gaze from the distant sea, her eyes sharp and resolute.
Let's go.
She turned around and walked steadily toward the specially built platform on the port.
In late autumn in Jian'an, the sea breeze carried a biting chill, yet it could not dispel the somber atmosphere within Jian'an Harbor.
The massive fleet resembled a giant beast crouching in the bay, with masts like a forest and banners waving. In particular, the largest general's flag bearing the character "Li" fluttered in the sea breeze, announcing the imminent departure of a long-planned expedition.
Jian'an's port is no longer the chaotic place it was three years ago when it received refugees; instead, it has been transformed into a massive, efficient, and heavily guarded military base.
Li Shiyue stood on the newly built command platform, her cold gaze sweeping over the orderly preparations for battle below.
The accumulation of Jian'an over the past three years has not only been reflected in the increase in population, but also in Li Shiyue's integration of resources and technologies from different worlds into a sharp spearhead aimed at Japan.
"General, the last batch of provisions has been loaded onto the ship and counted."
Jiang Yining, who was in charge of logistics, held the ledger and respectfully reported to Li Shiyue, "Millet, beans, salted fish, dried meat, dried fruit, wine, and prepared medicines are all prepared in sufficient quantities, enough for the army's needs for a month after the voyage at sea and the landing."
In addition, as instructed by the general, the workshop had prepared a sufficient quantity of specially made compressed rations.
Li Shiyue nodded slightly to Jiang Yining, who was giving the report.
At this time of year, ordinary wooden ships would not dare to sail to Japan.
Because at that time, the wind was against the current from Jian'an to Japan;
Conversely, for Japan, this was a favorable wind for them to travel from their homeland to Ken'an.
Three years ago, around this time, Japan sent many ships westward and fought a battle with Li Shiyue and his group outside Snake Coil Island.
but!
Li Shiyue has a system!
The number of steel ships equipped with "spiritual power motors" has increased from the three large ships named "Breaking Waves" No. 1, 2, and 3 by Li Shiyue three years ago to thirteen now!
Li Shiyue traded about 70-80% of the gold coins he accumulated in the system each year to Hu Sheng in the dungeon world.
Li Shiyue bought over a hundred of these "spiritual energy motors" from Bai Zixuan in the cultivation world, and they are now neatly arranged in her system inventory.
So, what is Li Shiyue trying to do?
She was going to sail east against the wind, leading her fleet to confront the Japanese pirates head-on, and crush them all in her path!
Run them over to their doorstep!
Furthermore, although Li Shiyue was limited by the amount of gold coins she had, she was unable to buy a hundred steel Fujian-style ships at once. However, over the past three years, in addition to the steel Fujian-style ships, she also bought dozens of small watercrafts from Hu Sheng!
These agile watercrafts were named "Sea Dragonfly" by Li Shiyue.
They are fast, maneuverable, and have a shallow draft, making them ideal for coastal reconnaissance, communication, rapid assault, and fire support during amphibious operations.
"The Sea Dragonfly Squad is composed of the most agile and best swimmers in the female soldiers' battalion, and is under the unified command of Ding Haisheng."
Li Shiyue ordered female soldiers to operate these "sea dragonflies" based on practical considerations—female soldiers are lighter, especially those selected, who are more agile and can maximize the flexibility of the jet skis, which is advantageous in combat.
Of course, the "Sea Dragonfly" has also been modified, and its power core is also a kind of "spiritual motor," but it is several times smaller than a large ship like the "Wavebreaker."
Previously, due to the sudden appearance of ten steel-hulled ships and dozens of jet skis in Jian'an Port, Li Shiyue's reputation as the "Upright Lady" had already grown even stronger in Jian'an.
Indeed, such large ships, and so many of them, suddenly appeared in the port overnight.
People can't think of any other word to describe it except "miracle".
The soldiers of Zhenhai Navy became even more enthusiastic about the ship that Li Shiyue had suddenly conjured up.
In the Battle of Snake Coil Island, Li Shiyue's steel Fujian-style ship rammed straight into the Japanese pirates' Fujian-style ship, smashing the Japanese pirates' wooden Fujian-style ship into pieces with a "boom"!
Therefore, the soldiers of Zhenhai Army who had participated in that naval battle almost blindly believed that they could not possibly lose if they followed Li Shiyue on his expedition to Japan!
They can only win!
The only question is, how long will it take them to win?
At this moment, after nodding to Jiang Yining, Li Shiyue looked at Sun Xiaoliu.
With just one look, Sun Xiaoliu knew what Li Shiyue wanted to ask.
"General, the 'Fullness Pills' have been distributed. As per your instructions, each person received three pills."
The subordinates also explained to the captains of each team that this pill was only to be taken in critical situations; one pill could keep their strength up for three days, and it should not be used lightly unless absolutely necessary.
The shock caused when these "fullness pills," which exuded a faint herbal fragrance, were distributed to the soldiers was unimaginable.
The old men of the former Xuanjia Army who had followed Li Shiyue to fight the Turks since Jinzhou were naturally familiar with "Full-Food Pills," after all, Li Shiyue had given them these to eat back then.
But the soldiers who followed Li Shiyue to Jian'an after that had never heard of such a magical thing.
Once these "fullness pills" were distributed, the soldiers treasured them, carefully wrapping them in oiled paper and hiding them close to their bodies.
The "Fullness Pill" not only provides an extra layer of protection for life, but also further reinforces the image of Li Shiyue, the "Upright Lady," as truly "destined by Heaven" and "possessing extraordinary abilities."
This move also greatly boosted morale.
With this batch of Bigu Pills that Li Shiyue bought from the cultivation world, the soldiers' sustained combat ability and survival rate in harsh environments will be greatly improved.
After all, anything can happen at sea, right?
Every soldier in Zhenhai Navy was supported by Li Shiyue with real money, and losing even one would break Li Shiyue's heart.
With the "food pills" available, at least if something went wrong, the soldiers would have something to eat to maintain their strength while waiting for rescue.
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