Chapter 1012: The Joint Army

Su Qi pointed toward Australia.

Xie Fang had actually been looking at this place just a moment ago...

Yes.

The geographical location of the entire Java Island is not ideal, but if one considers expanding outward, this is the only direction; there are simply too many strong enemies in other directions.

But Xie Fang knew nothing about this place.

Hearing Su Qi's words, his eyes lit up.

"This place is called Australia. The land area is vast, it is very suitable for farming, and it is even a natural, massive pasture..."

Su Qi chuckled.

Xie Fang was even more excited upon hearing this. One must know that although Java Island has a tropical rainforest climate, it is not actually particularly suitable for farming. For a Crown Prince who grew up in Longyan, this place was not suitable for long-term development; he needed a broader, larger stage.

Without a doubt, that Australia on the map was the most suitable place for him!

"Australia itself does not have many indigenous people, only about thirty thousand or so. However, Britain has already launched colonial activities in Australia... There are about one hundred thousand British troops stationed there, Your Highness... Britain's ambition is clear to see, and they have also coveted Longyan for many years..."

A sharp glint flashed in Su Qi's eyes: "If Your Highness wishes to expand outward, Australia must be the first choice! We can snatch Australia from the hands of Britain! In that case, with Australia as the center, wouldn't the entire world be under our feet?"

Shock!

Xie Fang was incredibly shocked to hear this.

Su Qi's words instantly ignited the passion in his heart.

Australia!

This would likely be the only passage for Java Island to reach the world!

But...

Britain.

Hearing this name, a self-deprecating smile still flashed across Xie Fang's face.

He was well aware of Britain's strength. British warships had already begun to run rampant across the globe, while on his side, here on Java Island... However, immediately following this, he recalled a word Su Qi had just used: "we"! He suddenly looked at Su Qi, his eyes narrowing slightly: "Does General Su mean that we should jointly attack Australia?"

Su Qi laughed heartily: "Exactly! Your Highness, you have the men, and we have the ships and the navy. If we join forces to attack Australia, are you afraid we won't be able to take it?"

This time, Su Qi had seen the combat effectiveness of these indigenous armies, and his heart had long since begun to stir with excitement. It was just that he had never known Xie Fang's attitude toward their Liangzhou Army. What surprised him now was that this Xie Fang seemed to have completely changed into a different person, transforming from the previous playboy Crown Prince into someone much more mature, steady, and ambitious.

With this, he had the idea of cooperation.

To take Australia, the location of Java Island could not be more suitable!

Let's put it this way.

As far as the current Longyan navy is concerned, it is actually very difficult to truly reach Australia; the front line is a bit too long. Although the Yinzhou Ship is strong, if the logistical supplies cannot keep up, it is all in vain. Just like this hurricane, nature can easily wipe out your entire army. In this case, one must have a suitable base to truly plot for Australia.

Java Island is the best place!

And...

Xie Fang is the Longyan Crown Prince after all. Even if he does not intend to return to Longyan, he is still Longyan, and they are on the same front. Su Qi felt that they could cooperate!

Xie Fang fell into silence for a moment.

Because Su Qi was right.

The strength of the Liangzhou navy does not lie solely in the Yinzhou Ships. He had indeed thought about detaining these twenty Yinzhou Ships and just letting these Liangzhou troops go. But to be honest, as for these people on Java Island, who knows how long it would take for them to become familiar with and truly be able to pilot the Yinzhou Ships. This was the main reason why he did not kill Su Qi and his men, and even treated them politely! He had his eyes on these Yinzhou Ships; he could release these Liangzhou troops, but they had to leave behind some mature naval personnel and talent

to teach his own people how to skillfully operate the Yinzhou Ships.

But even so.

It would still take a long time to put all twenty Yinzhou Ships into the water and form a combat force.

Not to mention, there were also some Refined Steel Weapons and Cannons equipped on the Yinzhou Ships, which Java Island did not have. Without these things, the power of the Yinzhou Ships would definitely be greatly diminished.

Cooperation!

The cooperation proposed by Su Qi was exactly what Xie Fang wanted.

"How shall we cooperate?"

Xie Fang chuckled.

Su Qi took a deep breath and smiled brightly: "Su Qi will take the liberty to decide for the Young Master: all twenty Yinzhou Ships will be gifted to Your Highness! This includes the naval talent. Both sides will cooperate to take Australia, and the territory and resources will be split in half! As for after Australia is obtained, the Liangzhou side will bring more advanced technology, industry, and commerce to develop the entire Australia! Your Highness will be responsible for farming, ranches, and agricultural development! How about that?"

Xie Fang was very satisfied, his eyes shining brightly: "Good!"

He deeply understood that if he relied on copying homework from Liu Zheng, it would be too difficult for Java Island to develop. If there were technical support from Yintan City in Liangzhou, then Java Island taking off would be a very easy matter.

Su Qi also took a deep breath.

He never expected, never expected, that this trip to Java Island would have such a big surprise.

Not only did he find Xie Fang, but he also found such strong reinforcements.

Australia!

It was something the Young Master had ordered must be taken, no matter what method was used! In other words, Liu Zheng's intention was that no matter what the cost, even if it meant sending troops directly from Longyan, he wanted to stir up some trouble in Australia.

However, in that case, the cost would still be too high...

Now...

With Java Island as a springboard, taking Australia would be easy.

As for the cooperation with Xie Fang, that was nothing.

The two sides agreed on this.

Xie Fang was now ambitious and wanted to do something big; that very day, he released all forty thousand captured Liangzhou troops.

He believed that Su Qi would not speak without purpose.

On the spot, he gathered all the generals of various levels from Java Island.

A meeting!

A pre-war meeting!

Xie Fang's preliminary idea was to combine the forty thousand troops of the Liangzhou Army with sixteen thousand of his own, for a total of two hundred thousand troops, to set off together using the Yinzhou Ships and the existing warships of Java Island. Each Yinzhou Ship would be equipped with two thousand Liangzhou troops and one thousand indigenous troops, and thus, a joint army of two hundred thousand would set off for Australia!

Three days of time.

The emotions of everyone on the entire Java Island were also stirred up.

Them.

They finally had the opportunity to expand their own territory! For these natives, this was a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity.

They were going to rise up!

They were going to become powerful!

Xie Fang's father-in-law, the old tribal chieftain, even began to beat gongs and drums, summoned the tribe's Wizards, and started performing spirit dances. Recently, pop-ups are severe; you can click to download to avoid pop-ups.