Landing Site

However, thanks to Blox's knowledge of Sunset City, he was able to answer Victor's question quickly.

"My lord, actually, given your relationship with the Great Oak Territory, landing shouldn't be too difficult."

However, in my experience, there are indeed several suitable locations for covert landings. The average captain might not know them, but back in the day, to pay off my debts, I did all sorts of jobs. Helping merchants evade the Great Oak Territory's fleet and legally avoid taxes was a well-paid job."

Tell me about it.

Blox hesitated for a moment. "Sir, could you please provide me with a map of this area? The places I'm referring to are all place names in this area; it might be difficult to explain them clearly if I were to describe them directly to you."

Seeing this, Victor quickly told his guards to fetch a map of Suffolk County.

The ship was sailing on the river without waves, and the entire deck was very stable. Victor simply used the shadow of the mast to spread a one-meter square map on the deck.

Victor crouched down, gesturing for Blox to use the map to explain it to him. Blox quickly walked over to Victor and crouched down on the deck as well, beginning to examine the map carefully.

After a while, Blox slid his finger across the map northward from Sunset City, pointing to a stretch of coastline.

"My lord, look, this place is more than 50 kilometers away from Sunset City, located in the northeast corner of Great Oak Territory. We all call this Rotten Tree Beach."

This shallow area is an intertidal zone with very shallow water, and it is located on the border of the Great Oak Territory, so both the Great Oak Territory fleet and other noble fleets would consciously stay away from here.

However, what they didn't know was that the high tide in the middle of each month would raise the water depth here to about five meters, and there was a small river here that flowed into the sea.

This small river is connected to a natural tidal channel in the intertidal zone. This tidal channel is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, with the widest part being more than 100 meters wide. When the tide comes in, the water depth of the tidal channel can reach 8 to 9 meters. With the wide channel, five or six ships of two or three hundred tons can be moored here.

I stumbled upon this place while secretly helping some merchants evade patrol boats; I doubt anyone knows about the hydrological conditions here.

The high tide lasted for more than twenty hours, which was enough time to complete the loading and unloading of these ships.

Furthermore, I've seen the makeshift docks in the territory; they're all prefabricated structures. We could build one or two temporary docks here. According to my estimate, two days would be enough time for an army of tens of thousands to disembark.

Blox drew a point on the map by hand and used his own observations to emphasize his judgment and advice.

"In addition, the surrounding area is all muddy beach, and the nearest village is more than 20 kilometers away. We will not be discovered for a short time, so we should have plenty of time to land."

Furthermore, if you feel this place is not suitable, I have a few alternative locations, all of which are also good places. For example, this place is located in the southern part of the Great Oak Territory, which is a natural harbor. Because it is separated by the Blackwater River, it has not been developed much.

Many tax-evading merchants built a small private port here, supposedly to pay a share to a nobleman in the Great Oak Territory, and the Great Oak Territory's fleet rarely explored this place.

This place, although not part of Great Oak Territory and just a wasteland, is not far from Great Oak Territory. There is a main road and a tributary of the Blackwater River nearby, making transportation very convenient. It can be used to assist in troop transport or as a backup option.

And here...

Seeing that Victor was listening attentively, Blox couldn't help but share everything he knew, carefully explaining the details of each location and Victor suggestions on how to utilize it.

This Blox is indeed very talented. He not only has a good grasp of knowledge about sea navigation and ships, but also has a deep understanding of these natural coastal terrains, knowing their characteristics and how to utilize them.

Victor's initial opinion of Blox had completely changed; he now felt that Captain Jack had indeed recommended a talented individual who could play a significant role in his operations next year.

As for why Victor wanted to find a landing site himself, it was because he had a deeper plan, which also required the cooperation of Count Black.

Victor originally planned to use Number One to analyze the terrain and make constructions when he landed, but now that he has Blox, a special local, he can say that he has saved a lot of time and energy that would have been spent on planning.

"Blox, you did a great job and helped me a lot. When we head south next year, I plan to choose you as the captain of the fleet flagship. After we return to Two Rivers Territory, I hope you can help me complete the landing plan."

Blox hadn't expected things to turn around so quickly. He patted his chest with great joy and said, "Sir, leave it to me. I will definitely help you complete the landing plan."

Victor nodded.

Just then, the lookout on the mast shouted, "A convoy is approaching!"

Brooks and Victor quickly stood up from the deck and looked carefully in the direction the lookout was pointing.

Soon the two saw a sizable fleet of ships approaching them from not far away, numbering about twenty or thirty.

Before Victor could even pick up his glasses to examine the fleet closely, Blox spoke up, "Sir, it's the Great Oak Territory's Coastal Defense Fleet. The ship at the very front is their flagship, the Wave."

At this moment, Blox looked very nervous. Their fleet had just left the Blackwater River channel and entered the sea when a Coastal Defense Fleet from Great Oak Territory arrived.

Moreover, the sheer number of ships, mostly large vessels, and their extremely high speed, combined with the Viscount's earlier proposal for a secret landing, gave Blox a bad feeling. Was this fleet up to no good?

Blox quickly said to Victor, "Sir, please return to your cabin. Your guards will also go in to protect you. Neither you nor they are familiar with naval warfare."

Although the sailors under my command are not as elite as you and your elite troops, they are all seasoned veterans of the sea, and you can rest assured that they are in our hands.

"I will absolutely get you back to Two Rivers Territory safely, even if it costs me my life."

Blox made a serious statement to Victor suddenly laughed when he saw Blox looking like he was facing a formidable enemy.

"Blox, don't overthink it. I have no conflict with Count Black. This Great Oak Territory's coastal defense fleet is probably looking for me. They won't attack us."

Victor patted Blox on the shoulder to reassure him.

"Now, Blox, move your ship toward the Wavebreaker over there!"

Blox was somewhat skeptical after hearing Victor's words, but since his boss had said so, he naturally wouldn't refuse. He began to direct the ship toward the Wavebreaker.

Soon the two fleets were getting closer and closer, and they both furled their sails and slowly tried to get closer together by inertia.

Finally, when they were close enough to the Wavebreaker both sides could easily see the entire deck of the other ship and the sideways of the two ships were no more than two meters apart, a man suddenly blocked them from the other side with a rope.

Victor took a closer look. He was a middle-aged man with tanned skin, wearing a military uniform with a Great Oak Territory, but he gave off more of a pirate vibe than a soldier.

At least that's what Blox thought. Looking at the man, Blox gripped the scimitar at his waist, remaining highly vigilant.

As soon as the man stepped onto the deck, he said to Victor, "May I ask, are you Viscount Victor?"