God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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The semi-finished steel behemoths, the sheer number of which meant that even with rapid relocation, raw materials were not yet fully transferred; complete port facilities; and massive shipyards…

The wealth of these items is equivalent to most of the Southern Navy, not to mention that some of the technologies involved have incalculable value.

Not to mention that Cecislian believed such a place was not bait, even most of the Han Empire's northern and southern naval forces were unaware of this.

Those few who knew this situation could only admire Zhou Yu's boldness and courage, and even more so Sun Ce's trust in Zhou Yu.

They used half of their entire power's wealth as bait to gamble on the fate of the nation.

If they win, they'll have everything they want; if they lose, even if there's a safety net, Sun Ce's forces will suffer heavy losses.

As to how devastating the damage will be, it depends on how much fleet strength can be retained.

Therefore, this war was a huge gamble for Zhou Yu, a truly huge gamble.

As long as we win, everything that was lacking in expanding our territory and establishing new borders can be made up for.

As for the shipyards that are likely to be lost, that's something to consider later. With no other options, Zhou Yu can only focus on the present and try to provide a feasible solution.

Isn't there a better way?

Yes, it does exist, but given the vigilance surrounding Cecislian's abilities, it's never too much to be cautious.

As Cecilian's fleet sailed north and drew ever closer to the Qiongzhou Shipyard, the situation became increasingly dire.

Cecissian's expression eased slightly after he mobilized his forces once again to resist the long-range attacks of the Moncomb fleet.

"Commander Cecislian, the harassment from the Han Empire's naval fleet continues unabated, and the intensity is gradually increasing while the distance between the two sides is shrinking. It has now closed to thirty miles, and is within the range that can be locked by chains." Standing on the deck, Nangadi observed the Han Empire's warships, confirmed that the Han Empire's warships had raised their flags, and immediately reported the relevant distance.

Upon hearing this, the previously idle crowd instantly became alert and fully prepared.

All that is needed is a command, and everyone can then deploy the cloud chains to secure the enemy in the corresponding directions according to the pre-arranged plan, initiating a struggle between the two sides. Then, relying on the larger size and number of the fleet, they can further shorten the distance between the two sides and completely bury the Han Empire's naval fleet.

“No rush. We’re not the ones in a hurry right now, there’s no need for that.” Cecissian shook his head gently, unable to suppress the smile on his lips.

The more frequently the Han Empire harassed and probed, the more it proved that its direction was correct.

The construction of the Qiongzhou Shipyard took a long time and was quite large in scale. The labor force it employed came from all directions, and naturally, a group of spies from the Kushan Empire were also mixed in.

Especially with Cecissian's personal arrangement, the spies still managed to obtain some information.

Although no specific defense measures or plans were obtained, the fact that the exact location of the Han Empire's Qiongzhou shipyard was sufficient.

The closer they got to the Han Empire's shipyards, the more anxious the Han Empire's navy became. This anxiety manifested in increased attacks and harassment, attempts to lure them away from the battlefield.

However, this kind of trick is still far from being convincing.

If the Han Empire's navy could really close the distance between its fleet to within twenty miles and deliberately expose some weaknesses, Cecissian would immediately abandon his mission to destroy the Qiongzhou shipyard in the north and instead focus on annihilating the Han Empire's fleet.

Unfortunately, although the Han Empire fleet was in a hurry, it was still aware of the situation and maintained a very tempting distance, which seemed to be constantly shrinking, as if it were getting more and more anxious.

“Based on the distance we scouted earlier, our army is less than fifty li away from the Han Empire’s shipyard. In at most half an hour, our army will be able to see the Han Empire’s shipyard.” Based on the intelligence we had obtained, Kapil observed the angle of the sun to get a general location, and then gave us this reminder.

“Very good, very good!” Cecissian looked at the Han Empire naval ships on his flank. The distance had now been reduced to twenty-five miles. The vector weapon strike was dazzling, and the time from launch to impact had been reduced to less than three seconds.

To defend against it in such a short time, the only option is to mobilize resources in advance to prepare for defense, and then launch the defense at the moment when the light reaches its peak.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to perfectly defend against it.

It can be said that the closer the distance, the greater the threat posed by the Imperial Navy.

Once the distance is reduced to within ten miles, the Han Empire's navy can strike in an instant, hitting the target immediately upon firing.

In that situation, not only is the penetrating power more terrifying, but the hit rate is also frighteningly high, rendering conventional defensive measures almost ineffective.

At the same time, given Cecislian's current state, being too close is not a good way to engage in combat.

Cecissian considered the current distance to be quite good.

While Mongkangbu was leading his army in an attack to harass the enemy, Ceciselian also mobilized the entire fleet to retaliate against the Han Empire's naval fleet, which was already partially visible on the horizon.

With the support of the adaptive system, various catapults and crossbows can hit targets from one end of the horizon to the other, although their accuracy will be significantly reduced.

Unable to directly observe the battlefield, Cecislian naturally wouldn't choose to attack, thus wasting the energy of his soldiers and the supplies of military equipment.

Given the current situation, and being able to observe and confirm the state of affairs after the attack, Cecislian naturally wouldn't prevent the various fleets from counterattacking.

Soldiers who had been harassed for a long time also harbored their own resentment and hatred. When they were able to retaliate by firing on the Han Empire's navy, they naturally spared no effort.

In the ensuing long-range attacks, Cecissian's Kushan fleet finally spotted the land of Qiongzhou Island and, after searching a certain area, discovered the striking complex of buildings.

Upon seeing these buildings, Cecissian realized that the Han Empire's navy was closing in on them, as if they were about to engage in a decisive battle.

"It's too late to want a decisive battle now." Facing the changes in the Han Empire's fleet, Cecissian spoke coldly to Capil behind him, instructing him, "There are some things you must never hesitate about. Hesitation only leads to failure, just like the Han Empire's navy here. If the battle had started earlier, the battlefield wouldn't be outside the Han Empire's port. What a pity..." (End of Chapter)