The fleet entered the Han River, led by several Tower Ships. Sailors constantly monitored the water patterns to see whether it was suitable for the Spanish Galleons and Treasure Ships to enter.
"The river is broad enough for ships!"
"The water is calm, and it's deep enough for large vessels."
Jiang Hao stood aboard the Treasure Ship as crewmen continually reported the sounding results. He was very pleased with them. There were no bridges on the Han River at all now, so their large ships could sail upstream without obstruction.
"The current is strengthening! Row!"
Huge wooden oars extended from the oar ports, and the sailors began rowing with all their strength. The fleet continued forward with unwavering determination.
"Screech! Screech!"
Two eagle cries came from the sky. Two enormous sea eagles descended and landed directly on the wooden perch beside Jiang Hao. He reached out and stroked Da Qing and Xiao Qing's heads, receiving intelligence about what lay ahead through their minds.
Jiang Hao nodded in satisfaction.
I've got land, sea, and air forces to play with you. How can a tiny Zhenfan Tribe with only tens of thousands of people possibly compete with me? I've always treated people kindly. If you slapped me, I might not even strike back. But if you dared set your sights on my woman, then it would be a fight to the death.
After another dozen or so li, Jiang Hao stood at the bow and could already see the outline of Fuchuan City through his telescope.
A small Zhenfan fishing boat was gliding across the Han River when its fisherman was suddenly stunned by the sight before him. Enormous ships were approaching in the distance, each flying banners marked with the image of a winged tiger. He had never seen banners like