As a talented naval commander, Marquis Leesar almost immediately understood the Crown Prince's intention and nodded repeatedly, saying:
"The Combined Fleet can mobilize at least 25 battleships of Third-class or above, which will greatly distract the attention of the British Navy."
He promptly added:
"Your Highness, I suggest also formulating an 'operation plan' under the Navy Department to raid the British mainland or massively attack the Saint George Strait routes, and then intentionally leak it to the British spies."
Indeed, although the British fleet has an obvious overall strength advantage, the French Navy also has a unique strength, which is 'comparative leisure'.
England relies heavily on maritime trade and also needs to maintain global maritime dominance. This causes every ship in the British Navy to be extremely busy.
