"You mean the oceanic warlords found the Pirate Alliance a few days ago and want to collaborate with them to help capture at least two Sea Ore Islands?"

"As long as this deal is completed, the oceanic warlords will gift part of the captured territory and a large amount of military equipment and money to the Pirate Alliance?"

Hearing Fang Yu's words, several people nodded quickly like pecking chickens:

"Right, that's exactly it. They've promised many benefits, so we're here to check the situation first."

After listening to the pirates, a keen light flashed in Fang Yu's eyes. He immediately called Du Ran over and instructed him to take the pirates back to the cargo hold. Once back at Qiyun Port, hand them over to the Ocean Court.

The Ocean Court would award some points for capturing criminals.

These pirates need not be killed; they are worth points.

After Du Ran led them away, Fang Yu appeared thoughtful.

Pirate Alliance...

Oceanic warlords...

Promises of territory...

Reflecting on this, a spark flashed in Fang Yu's eyes.

This situation seems disadvantageous for the Duorong Federation military...

However.

Fang Yu's expression shifted slightly.

Knowing this information in advance, if used wisely...

The disadvantage might turn into an advantage.

Possibly even victory.

With that thought, Fang Yu couldn't help but spread out the ocean map of the Sea Ore battlefield.

He gradually fell into deep thought...

...

Early the next morning, Fang Yu made two decisions.

First, the Sharp Blade Army will head to a large island called [Yunjiji Island] and station there for the time being.

Appoint Li Chongjing as the temporary commander, responsible for battle commands while guarding the island.

In this way, all earnings and experience gained by the Sharp Blade Army while stationed at the large Sea Ore Island will funnel into Fang Yu's panel.

This was akin to temporarily placing the Sharp Blade Army on this Sea Ore Island to grind experience for himself.

As for the Salted Fish...

That is the second decision: head to the Lighthouse Association!

"Go to the Lighthouse Association?!"

Upon hearing Fang Yu's words, everyone widened their eyes, looking at Fang Yu baffled and confused.

"Captain, why are we going to the Lighthouse Association?"

"We have a military force now, why not lead it and fight the oceanic warlords? Why go somewhere unrelated?"

"Yeah, we have the military force. Leading it to fight would soar our experience, wouldn't it?"

Several people were puzzled.

Currently, Shi Jun and others have been leading their troops, supporting and fighting across various Sea Ore Islands, gaining some fame among the captains in the Southern Island Sea Region.

With not only fame but also experience and rewards.

Some captains estimated that in an encounter involving under a hundred ships, Shi Jun and others, by participating once, gained as much as 3-4 missions for a normal ship-class captain.

Military power is incredibly alluring; leading troops to battle is like holding a highly lucrative experience card.

Before long, they might climb onto the ship-class power ranking.

On the Salted Fish side... in a previous battle, after much team coordination, they've pretty much gelled together.

In the crew's eyes, naturally, the best course is to take these 50 ships, join the war, and quickly earn experience and rewards. How could they waste this precious time and opportunity?

How could the army just be stationed on a Sea Ore Island, while the main ship Salted Fish goes to an irrelevant place like the Lighthouse Association?

What's the captain thinking?

Everyone was confused.

Hearing their concerns, Fang Yu smiled slightly, then said in a low voice, "Fight? Gain experience?"

Fang Yu shook his head, "Don't rush it. If we act, let's aim for something big."

"A fleet of 50 ships sounds significant, but its impact on the overall situation is actually minimal."

"To truly make a difference in the war, some brainwork is needed. Properly using the resources at hand, mere small-scale battles have little significance."

These days, Fang Yu browsed forums and naturally heard about Shi Jun and others making headlines due to military power, waging battles everywhere.

But...

Despite their apparent glory, the battles they could partake in were still small scale.

A fleet of 50 ships cannot truly sway the entire battle landscape.

Never mind that Shi Jun and others seem impressive now.

Fang Yu reckoned that they could sense an impending urgency too, aware of the challenges they face.

All were looking for ways to make breakthroughs and achieve fame and achievements.

But... urgency alone is futile; using every available resource to leverage change in the entire war is key.

Seeing the confidence in Fang Yu's eyes, everyone was momentarily stunned, then fell silent.

Alright, seeing the captain's look again, everyone knew this operation was stable.

No need to doubt, just obediently watch the captain's maneuver.

Since the captain had arranged things this way, he must have his reasons.

...

Thus, just like that, Fang Yu had just led an army and finished their first coordination.

Very soon, this army was reassigned by Fang Yu, sent directly to station at Yunjiji Island.

Li Chongjing and others were left confused, a thousand doubts internally.

They were ready to wage war...

But the commander left them behind first and ran off elsewhere.

What is this situation?

However, confused or not, there was nothing they could do. Fang Yu was their commander, and with his orders, they could only comply.

Reluctantly, the Sharp Blade Army, under Li Chongjing's lead, set sail towards Yunjiji Island.

And naturally, morale, which had barely risen to 48%, fell back to 40%, with no signs of stopping.

But Fang Yu didn't mind; once the subsequent actions succeed, not only will morale recover, it might skyrocket!

After calming Li Chongjing and others' emotions a bit,

He then sailed the Salted Fish towards the Lighthouse Association.

It was time...

To meet an old friend...

Fang Yu thought to himself.

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