Chapter 694

However, the Turkish warships were both small and fast, especially under the cover of the moonlight. While they were not quite invisible, it was nearly impossible for the Chu State fleet to target them. Upon hearing that the maritime conflict was not going well, Wang Xueguan, in a fit of rage, boarded a warship himself. It was only when he stood upon the highest tower that he realized the lack of progress could not truly be blamed on the soldiers. Even for someone as experienced in naval warfare as he, it was difficult to locate those Persian warships on the open sea. He could only vaguely discern the enemy's position by the faint light of fire, the moon, and the incendiary bombs lobbed from the warships from time to time. This was the advantage of his elevated position; Wang Xueguan could not guarantee that every soldier stood at the same height as he, as every station on the warship had a clearly defined role. Everyone had to complete their tasks methodically to drive the massive vessel, whether to advance, retreat, or strike down the enemy.