Ocean Lords: Start Harvesting Double from Dice Rolls-Chapter 280 - 187: Zhao Yuanming’s Mockery

They couldn’t conquer Ijima Island, and instead suffered losses; Fang Yu indeed acted too rashly.

As for those who followed Fang Yu to Ijima Island, they’re foolish, facing danger for nothing, gaining nothing.

Not only Zhao Yuanming thinks this way; he’s not alone in his thoughts.

Many Blue Star Captains are inwardly snickering, exhaling softly, their gaze turning playful and mocking.

"Indeed, things didn’t start off well."

"When they left, they boldly claimed they would take Ijima Island. But now, there isn’t any news in the military intelligence about Ijima being taken; they failed."

"Not only did they fail, but they also suffered losses. Out of 70 Blue Star Captains who went, only 62 returned; 8 Captains died."

"The ship teams on a vessel can hold up to 70 people; losing 8 vessels implies at least over 560 people died at sea."

"These people are foolish, fired up without thinking it through, just went to battle with Fang Yu."

"It’s still the big reputation of the military ranking that made these profit seekers ignore the risk problem, and foolishly went with Fang Yu."

"Fang Yu is only in the cargo ship-level ranking, not in the military-grade ranking. I don’t understand why these people are so excited, getting nothing in the end."

Someone patted their chest, looking very relieved about making the right choice.

These Blue Star Captains choosing to stay on Yunjiji Island, not daring to follow the army to battle, all breathed a sigh of relief at this moment.

Who dares call us cowardly now?

This is the result of careful thought; how can it be called cowardice?

Listening to these captains, Fang Yu, and those like Luo Kuan on Fang Yu’s ship, merely glanced at these people and paid them no mind.

The voices of skepticism and malice around them are plentiful, and Fang Yu’s team has long grown accustomed.

Just do your best; why bother with others?

Though Fang Yu’s team isn’t bothered, the other captains who left Yunjiji Island with Fang Yu and went to battle in Ijima’s sea couldn’t swallow this insult.

They glared at the group of stationed captains and spoke coldly, "Shut your mouths. This expedition has been a huge victory; the gains are much larger than you imagined."

"A huge victory?"

The stationed captains glanced at them, then laughed: "No, guys, it’s fine to lie to yourselves; lying to us isn’t great."

"Ijima Island hasn’t been taken yet; where’s your victory from?"

The stationed captains shook their heads.

Recently, for some reason, all information about Ijima Island seems to be cut off; people simply cannot judge the situation from whispered news.

The only thing to rely on is the military reports.

Reports don’t lie; there’s currently no news about Ijima being captured, showing Fang Yu’s group hasn’t taken Ijima Island.

Not conquered Ijima Island, still having the nerve to call it a victory.

"If your understanding isn’t enough, speak less. Victory isn’t only about taking Ijima Island. This time, we’ve already destroyed nearly three thousand vessels of the warlords; capturing Ijima Island is just a matter of time."

The expedition captain sneered and remarked to Zhao Yuanming and a group of stationed captains.

"Destroyed three thousand vessels?"

The stationed captains widened their eyes, looked at each other, then burst into laughter.

"Do you know what you’re saying? With less than five hundred vessels, destroyed three thousand vessels of the enemy?" 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"Do you know what that means? Even if the enemy stands still and lets you attack for a minute, you can’t defeat them. Dreaming?"

"Moreover, you’re all back, yet saying capturing Ijima Island is a matter of time. What’s going on? Are there others involved in battle? Or is it just your imagination?"

Arguments often escalate just in a few sentences.

The expedition captains initially didn’t bother with these people.

But now, both sides have said so much, starting to get heated.

Hearing this, the expedition captain sneered, intending to explain the rescue of Kong Huaao’s army and the joint plan to annihilate the Purification Army to Zhao Yuanming and others.

But as he was about to speak, another expedition captain beside him pulled him, whispering, "This is military intelligence; we can’t reveal it casually. We must wait for the military’s report before we can inform others, or we’ll be penalized."

"Penalized?"

This expedition captain’s face turned red with anger.

But there was no choice; currently, Ijima Island hasn’t been captured yet. The Purification Army in that sea area annihilation news is still blocked by the Lighthouse Association, aiming to prevent the Marine Army warlords from providing support, rescuing Ijima Island.

If he disclosed this battle’s details on Ijima Island, causing the marine warlords to become aware, sending troops to rescue Ijima Island, undoing Kong Huaao and Fang Yu’s effort would mean he’d be summoned to a military court.

Until Kong Huaao blocks Ijima Island and conquers this large Sea Ore Island, everything about the battle must remain confidential.

He opened his mouth, but just let out a deep sigh, lowered his head, and ignored the mocking stationed captains, turning to leave.

Seeing this person hold back words, turning red-faced, Zhao Yuanming and a group of stationed captains laughed.

Zhao Yuanming shook his head, "What’s wrong? Can’t think of a cover-up?"

"Five hundred vessels destroying three thousand vessels; such bragging... Do you really think we’ve never gone to sea, never engaged in battle?"

Being mocked was frustrating.

But there was no choice; if they took it seriously, it would inevitably involve details about the Ijima Island battle.

Which would hurt Kong Huaao’s army.

So, for now, the expedition captains could only choose silence, allowing the stationed captains to mock freely.

"Let’s go, don’t waste time with them, focus on your tasks, time will prove everything."

At this moment, Fang Yu turned, glanced at the laughing stationed captains, shook his head, speaking to the captains who went to battle with him.

Fang Yu had earned enough respect from everyone.

Immediately, hearing Fang Yu’s advice, the crowd calmed down, nodding slightly.

Without saying more, they followed Fang Yu, stationed back on Yunjiji Island, waiting for Kong Huaao’s side of the battle.

If Ijima Island is conquered, everyone can leave Yunjiji Island, either continuing the fight or returning to Qiyun Port for resupply and adjustment.

However, when the wind didn’t stop despite the tree’s wish for stillness.

On the forum, Fang Yu still maintained some buzz.

After Zhao Yuanming and his group clashed verbally with the expedition captains, an unsatisfied resentment arose in their hearts.

So, they started posting on the forum.

"Fang Yu led the army to attack Ijima Island, but ultimately returned defeated, suffering considerable losses."

"Is Fang Yu’s ranking really reasonable? With such defeat, shouldn’t the rank drop 20 places?"

Zhao Yuanming opened two threads, smearing Fang Yu on the forum.

"Fang Yu claimed he’d lead the army to take Ijima Island; before, when I said I wouldn’t join the expedition, everyone laughed at my cowardice?"

"Now? Ijima Island isn’t taken, and Fang Yu’s army suffered many losses."

"With such performance, it’s considered poor leadership; failing to hold Fang Yu accountable is fortunate enough, yet they mocked me."

"Just saying, time will prove everything. At first, you said I was cowardly, but now it seems it’s the wise captains who insisted on staying stationed. If we followed Fang Yu, not only couldn’t we earn merit but faced the risk of falling as well."

Zhao Yuanming’s posts swiftly drew significant attention on the forum.

People looked towards the post and were shocked.

What’s happening?

Wasn’t Fang Yu said to be great at leading an army?

How come now...