Meanwhile, at sea.

"You should be able to help us with this easily, right?"

On the Dinghai, Qin Ze sat upright in a chair, pointing one hand at the Coral Island, while his eyes were looking at Lucat who was standing respectfully beside him with his hands hanging down.

After he finished speaking, Lucat also looked towards the coral island, but his face was full of hesitation. He was in a dilemma.

Seeing that he remained silent, Qin Ze chuckled and said:

"Why? I'm not asking you to kill these people, but to help them. Does this make you feel embarrassed?"

Hearing this, Lucat hurriedly shook his head, then quickly nodded: "No, it's not difficult."

"I will do whatever you say, Your Majesty."

Qin Ze nodded and smiled: "That's much easier."

"Like I said, our Yan country is conducting its first long-distance naval exercise, but these powerful people led by the Sa Ri country suddenly came and brazenly attacked our army. As a last resort, we had no choice but to choose to be forced to fight."

"Fortunately, our army was very powerful and successfully blocked their attack and drove these defeated soldiers to the Coral Island."

Lucat's face was solemn, and he nodded repeatedly.

Qin Ze continued slowly: "Last time they came to our Yan country's waters and ignored our warnings, so we had to punish them and killed them all."

"And this time, we have already won the counterattack, so there is no need to kill these prisoners who have lost their combat effectiveness."

"But you also know that although we are the winners of this battle, we also lost a lot of warships and soldiers. We must be given an explanation."

“We need to compensate for our losses.”

Lucat nodded with a tense face.

"These prisoners come from various countries. I think their countries also value their lives. In fact, I have always been merciful. I will show leniency this time and forgive their crimes. This will not happen again."

Having said that, Qin Ze waved his hand.

Lucat hurriedly bent down and came in front of Qin Ze.

Qin Ze patted his shoulder and said seriously: “And you, Lucat.”

"You need to act as a messenger between our Yan Kingdom and these powerful people."

"Convey my words to them. Before they send people to compensate us and bring back these captives, you have to help us solve the problem of survival of these captives."

"We came out for the military exercise this time, and we didn't have much supplies, just enough for our own use. As their neighbor, you, Shenglu, should help them at this time."

"Right?"

"Yes! Your Majesty!" Lucat nodded.

Qin Ze nodded and said:

"If you return home without taking care of anything, these prisoners will probably die on the coral island due to lack of food and clothing. This is something I don't want to see."

"This battle was brutal enough, and these people also experienced life and death before escaping to this deserted island."

"If they die here, my mercy and leniency will be useless. I think it is too cruel to let them starve to death on this island. It would be better to kill them with a knife."

Hearing this, Lucat was shocked, and Qin Ze immediately laughed and said, "It's just a joke, don't take it seriously."

"But my meaning has been made very clear. The life and death of these people now depends on you. If you can save them, then your country of Shenglu will definitely be grateful to them. This is the best of both worlds and will benefit everyone."

"Well? Does what I said make sense?"

Of course Lucat nodded:

"Your Majesty has considered it very carefully and it makes sense."

"But..." Lucat stammered.

Qin Ze frowned slightly: "But what?"

Noticing the change in Qin Ze's expression, Lucat immediately shook his head: "Nothing, Your Majesty! I will do as you wish immediately!"

Qin Ze grinned and said:

"Well, at midnight the tide will be at its highest point, and you can then send the boat to the island."

"We won't go. This matter will be left entirely to you. I hope you will not betray my trust in you and can properly resolve this matter for me."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Lucat agreed.

Qin Ze nodded and waved his hand:

"Well, you can go back to your boat."

"Wait for midnight to fall, go meet your old friends, and bring them hope of survival."

"Go."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Lucat was about to turn around but was stopped.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you that you have to land on the coral island from the southwest. Although there are reefs there, it is much safer than other places."

"We have figured it out." Qin Ze said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reminder." After thanking him, Lucat turned and left.

"Wait, there's one more thing I forgot to mention."

Lucat turned his head again, "What is it, Your Majesty?"

Qin Ze waved to the soldiers around him and said, "Bring the flag."

Immediately, a soldier ran back to the cabin, took out a flag from the wooden box full of flags and returned to the deck.

"This is the flag of our Yan Nation. You will plant it at the highest point of the coral island. This deserted island now belongs to our Yan Nation."

"And if the flag is damaged, then..." Qin Ze's expression suddenly turned gloomy, his eyes emitting a chilling light.

Lucat's heart trembled, and he quickly agreed: "Yes, Your Majesty! I will plant the flag on the highest point of the coral island, and I will send someone to supervise the flag! I will never let it be damaged!"

"Then I'll take care of it." Qin Ze restrained his expression and smiled.

"It should!"

"Your Majesty, if there is nothing else you want to tell me, then I... will go back first." Lucat said cautiously.

"That's all. Let's go back." Qin Ze stood up from the chair, stretched and yawned.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will reply to your message tomorrow!"

"Ah."

After he finished speaking, Lucat turned and left. Soon, his solemn face collapsed immediately after he left the Dinghai, and turned completely into a bitter expression.

-

At midnight.

The Rose Fleet dispatched all the small boats it carried on this voyage, and they slowly sailed towards the coral island.

The ship was fully loaded with troops, and everyone's face was solemn. The soldiers were armed with live ammunition, and even carried more than a dozen light artillery pieces. However, not much survival supplies that the people on the island urgently needed were carried.

Thus, after midnight, they landed on the southwest coast of the coral island.

Lucat was naturally among them. As soon as he landed on the coast, he immediately gave an order with a stern face:

"Be on guard!"

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