Chapter 1019: Xie Fang Sets Out on an Expedition

Duke Humphrey's words once again caused an uproar in the hall.

"Longyan?"

"Lord Duke..."

"Why must we consider plotting against a great, ancient nation like Longyan?"

"Yes, I do not recommend it either!"

Some of the younger Councilors expressed their opposition one after another.

Humphrey, on the other hand, gave a cold laugh: "Gentlemen, given the current strength of our Britain, why can we not plot against Longyan? Only in this way can we truly prevail in the colonial race against France! Heh, a mere Longyan, a dying lion, what is there to fear?"

As he said this, he laughed heartily, full of confidence.

In terms of momentum, he instantly overwhelmed these Gentry who truly lacked insight and breadth of vision.

Soon.

These Old Aristocrats began to support Duke Humphrey's viewpoint one after another. The Britain of today was indeed strong enough; after they defeated the Netherlands, they had only France as a true rival in Europe.

Both sides had already begun a colonial race over these years.

The speed of French colonization was not a bit slower than Britain's. In fact, it was clear that France was currently still leading in this field.

Then...

Taking Australia became the top priority in Humphrey's eyes.

William IV, it was clear, had also been persuaded.

"Quiet! Everyone, quiet!"

"Quiet!"

The man from the Inquisition hammered the wooden mallet in his hand frantically, hoping the scene would quiet down instead of being a rhythm of people pointing fingers at each other and nearly cursing.

"Since they are prisoners..."

William IV mused: "Then, why can we not give it a try..."

This method was the one with the lowest cost.

Britain only needed to send these prisoners to the land of Australia and then leave them to fend for themselves. With Britain's current strength, they could afford this bit of travel expense.

"Your Majesty..."

"This..."

"Your Majesty..."

Those Gentry who cared only for petty profits were still trying hard to stop it.

However.

Although Britain was now a constitutional monarchy, with the support of old men like Humphrey, the King still had some weight in his words.

Therefore.

The British Parliament decided on the spot.

They would requisition merchant ships from the British Royal Chamber of Commerce, then screen the nation's criminals, and starting from that day, send them to Australia in batches.

Once this news broke, the prisoners throughout Britain went wild.

The reactions were varied.

Go to Australia?

Some were willing to go because they could regain their freedom. But others were unwilling—go there to be savages? But their reactions were clearly unimportant. This included the opinions of those Gentry and merchants who were actually unwilling to pay the travel expenses to send these people to Australia; their opinions were also unimportant.

Soon.

Two hundred thousand.

The two hundred thousand prisoners across the country, whether they were serious offenders or minor offenders, were all herded onto ships by the British military in one go, and in the rush, they embarked on the journey to Australia.

If this were in Liu Zheng's past life, these people's journey to Australia would indeed have become a new beginning for them.

However...

In this world, that was not necessarily the case.

Xie Fang on Java Island had already prepared everything by this time.

Twenty Yinzhou warships.

A joint army of two hundred thousand.

The great army was majestic and eager for battle. Su Qi was also a sensible person and left the position of Great General commanding this campaign to Xie Fang.

Xie Fang was, of course, very excited as well.

This was his first time leading troops into battle in the true sense of the word.

His first time leading troops into battle, and it was on the scale of a two-hundred-thousand-strong army.

He was excited and, at the same time, very nervous.

Over these past few days, in addition to collecting provisions, he had also sent out his own Scout teams to survey the situation in Australia... Sure enough, following the direction Su Qi pointed out, it was a continent that made one yearn for it...

As well as the British docks!

Everything was true.

Su Qi had not lied to him.

As the Great General of Java Island, Xie Fang naturally had to guard against Su Qi, because he had to be responsible for his own people.

Today.

Was the day of their expedition.

The natives of Java Island also had their own superstitious set of procedures regarding war.

Various Wizards dressed in strange attire began to dance all sorts of bizarre dances, then took the strange vessels in their hands and sprinkled some strange Holy Water onto these generals and warriors, muttering under their breath.

Some of the beauties of Java Island also rushed over one after another to see these Warriors off.

Various percussion instruments were played, with gongs and drums making a deafening noise.

The momentum was truly built up.

Because everyone knew that this was almost the first real war in the history of Java Island, and furthermore, the first great war of outward expansion. The very first time, absolutely the very first time. If they could take Australia, the people of Java could possess a vast expanse of land and sky.

For Java Island, this had absolutely vital significance.

"Roar, roar, roar!"

"Roar, roar, roar!"

Under the farewell of the Java Island natives, finally, the Chieftain—who was also Xie Fang's father-in-law—offered a final cup of wine.

Xie Fang solemnly accepted it.

This time, those who came to see him off naturally included his wife, Black Pearl. Her large belly clearly indicated she was close to giving birth; in such a situation, with the man setting off on an expedition, the child in the womb was also the best kind of motivation for a Warrior.

"Hahahaha!"

For a moment, Xie Fang was also filled with soaring ambition.

Establishing merit and building a career was right before his eyes!

He must let the world know that he was no longer the playboy prince of the past, no longer the good-for-nothing of before!

"Set sail!"

"Set sail!"

He waved his hand.

Twenty Yinzhou warships, along with dozens of small local Java warships, departed simultaneously. This formation truly kicked off the first large-scale naval battle belonging to the Longyan people. The significance of this battle in history went without saying.

The key was that the destination was Australia.

……

At this moment.

Daxi Wharf.

It was still bustling with people coming and going, busy without pause.

Today, Luojinsi was imposing and spirited, because he had just received news that the Parliament of Britain had agreed to his proposal, and the entire nation was beginning to discuss him, this man Luojinsi!

Luojinsi had never ceased his craving for fame and power.

He knew.

As long as he handled this Australia matter beautifully, a Viscount title for him would certainly be inescapable!

Happy!

Joyful!

Excited!

Today was the day the first batch of prisoners would be delivered to Daxi; this batch of prisoners would reach ten thousand people!

With these ten thousand people...

A flash of intense killing intent crossed Luojinsi's eyes.

He would gradually use these prisoners to replace that bunch of subhuman Australian natives; whether they lived or died was no longer important at this point, and if they continued to be disobedient or tried to resist him from time to time, he would not be stingy in slaughtering them all!

They were here!

He finally saw the dozen or so Merchant Ships from Britain!

His whole person, once again,

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