The splashing sounds were covered up by the wind and waves, and because of the distance, the boat that Xiao Changyan was following did not notice it.
"Your Highness, we have entered the reef area. The wind and waves are very strong, which affects the judgment of the sailors." The subordinates reported.
Xiao Changyan brought someone who had explored this area of the river. This person was an extremely good sailor and relied on this skill to transmit messages.
However, the wind and waves were getting stronger and stronger, and the ship's route was difficult to determine due to the pitch-black night and the lack of moonlight, and no signs could be found on the vast river.
"Where is the boat in front?" Xiao Changyan asked.
"The ship ahead has also slowed down." The subordinate replied. . .
Because of the wind and waves, Xiao Changyan moved from the deck to the cabin. As long as the window was opened, the wind would shake things in the house, making it difficult to even open his eyes.
At this moment, Xiao Changyan was completely lost in his judgment. He pondered for a moment: "Should we order the two ships to speed up and pass them to intercept them?"
"Your Highness, the wind and waves are intermittent, but they are quite strong. There are also reefs. It is not advisable to attack them." The experienced sailor whispered.
Xiao Changyan listened to the advice and was thinking about it when suddenly a sentry came to report: "Your Highness, the ship ahead seems to have stopped."
"Stopped?" Everyone on the boat was shocked.
Xiao Changyan didn't care whether there was wind or waves outside. He rushed out quickly, walked to the lookout position, and looked forward along the high hanging lanterns.
Occasionally, a flash of lightning would allow the boat to be seen, but normally it was impossible to see clearly. Xiao Changyan couldn't be sure whether it had really stopped.
He immediately ordered: "Chase after him."
As soon as he finished speaking, a strong wind blew, and for a moment, it seemed that the boat was tilted, but in the blink of an eye, everything returned to normal.
"Your Highness, there are many reefs ahead. Once we catch up with them, it will be difficult to retreat." The crew had to remind.
"Your Highness, how about sending two ships to investigate?" the subordinate suggested.
Xiao Changyan was silent for a moment and accepted the proposal. Their ship slowly stopped in a relatively safe place and sent two other ships to surround it.
On the other side, Shen Yun'an brought several official ships, and was quickly chased by Shen Shiwu who was disguised as Yu Xiang. Of course, they were not chasing Xiao Changyan, but the other official ships led by Xiao Changfeng that fell behind Xiao Changyan.
Xiao Changfeng led the Divine Brave Army, but this time His Majesty was worried that the division of power would lead to disputes, so he simply handed it over to Xiao Changyan to make the decision, and he assisted from the side.
The people he led didn't have much experience in sailing, but they also felt that the wind was blowing and the weather was strange, so they were a little worried: "Your Majesty, should we continue to follow?"
If we continue following, we will enter the center of the river. If a strong wind blows, it will be difficult to retreat.
"Follow orders." Xiao Changfeng frowned as he looked at the flag fluttering in the wind.
Xiao Changyan did not send any orders. The imperial edict they received was that Xiao Changyan would be the commander-in-chief. At this time, even if Xiao Changfeng noticed something was wrong, he could not withdraw without permission.
Even if something really went wrong, they would never ignore Xiao Changyan.
After sailing for another half a cup of tea, the wind that had been intermittent before was now continuous. Xiao Changfeng raised his hand: "Tell the boat behind to slow down..."