Sending troops out was no easy task, and Li Guang had to plan meticulously for his brother-in-law's expedition. Su Qing had been training his troops on Robinson Island, a barren and rugged island with many mountains and forests. Li Guang felt it would be more appropriate to deploy Su Qing to a similar terrain.
The best operational area is along the coast. Even though the coastal defense forces are small, they can still provide small-scale support in case of a crisis.
After much deliberation, Hainan Island was ultimately chosen as Su Qing's operational location. The Japanese navy was powerful, but even the most powerful navy could not possibly have a complete and comprehensive view of Hainan Island, which spans only a few hundred square kilometers.
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