Chapter 967: What Is Not Right

The two groups of Wa pirates were both dumbfounded.

Right now, what they feared most was encountering this Longyan Navy; after all, this navy, equipped with the formidable Yinzhou ships, was practically invincible in these waters. In private, these Wa pirates had already cursed the Vice Minister Liu who invented the Yinzhou ship more times than they could count.

Therefore.

It was not that the Wa pirates were difficult to exterminate, but rather that Longyan simply did not want to.

As for the complex interests involved, that is a matter for another time.

But at this moment, when they saw these powerful Yinzhou ships approaching, almost everyone had already given up on resisting.

What was the point of resisting?

Their Wa pirate ships, whether in terms of cruising speed or ramming capability, were simply not in the same league as these Yinzhou ships.

The two Wa pirate leaders simultaneously saw the flag signals being sent by the sailors on the Yinzhou ship.

Not attacking?

They were even more bewildered.

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Everyone also ceased their movements.

"What is the situation?"

"They aren't attacking us, and they aren't capturing us either?"

A heroic-looking general watched quietly as this group of ragged Wa pirates with their very crude Weaponry and Equipment.

A bunch of rabble.

Back in the day, before they began hunting these Wa pirates down, how arrogant they had been, even striking at the coastal regions and turning the coastal areas of Longyan upside down. Even the government troops couldn't defeat them; coming to Longyan meant one thing: plunder! The Wa pirates of that time were quite arrogant indeed.

Each of the fellows sporting a Samurai Topknot stopped what they were doing. These two Wa pirate groups were considered relatively large gangs now, but in all likelihood, each only had a few hundred people.

Seeing the powerful Longyan Navy, they were all scared silly and hurriedly raised their hands, still holding their weapons.

The Yinzhou ship slowly sailed over.

It must be said that this Vice Minister Liu is indeed a man of great talent.

Huang Cheng still held Vice Minister Liu in high regard.

To be so young and already have such achievements—if he were given more time, I fear the entire Longyan would not be able to contain him.

But what about now?

This general named Huang Cheng chuckled and looked down at the Yinzhou ship beneath his feet.

Good stuff, truly good stuff!

"This, my lord—"

"People from Longyan."

The two Wa pirate leaders saw the Yinzhou ship lower its ropes, hurriedly grabbed them, and climbed aboard; once they were up, they knelt down hard on the deck.

What a pity, what a pity.

He sighed; it was a pity that this Vice Minister Liu was young and impetuous, with ambitions too grand, actually wanting to engage in a Bitter Remonstrance with people like the old Minister. Was someone like Zhu Zhen, who had been maneuvering through Longyan for decades like an old fox, so easily defeated? This old fox could stir up trouble for you with the slightest effort, and you wouldn't be able to handle it.

The Yinzhou ship finally sailed over slowly.

Huang Cheng's mood right now could not be better; he said indifferently, "Do you two know how many Wa pirates are left in the East Sea today?"

"Ah?"

The two looked at each other in dismay.

The situation is stronger than the people.

That is the current state of the East Sea.

The two knelt on the ground, trembling all over, not even daring to lift their heads.

Huang Cheng said indifferently, "Rest assured, I am not here to exterminate you, but I have a mission that requires you to do it. I am representing the Longyan side. As long as you accomplish this, well, perhaps there will still be room for you to survive in these waters in the future."

"What?"

The two Wa pirate leaders were instantly overjoyed.

The two who were at each other's throats just a moment ago now began exchanging glances.

"This—"

"My lord's meaning is..."

Huang Cheng's eyelid twitched: "Is it that many?"

This caused the hearts of the two leaders to sink once more.

Huang Cheng laughed heartily: "No need to worry. Starting today, you two will consolidate these Wa pirates as quickly as possible. We will provide you with the necessary Weaponry and Equipment, as well as provisions and supplies, and even funding—"

There is such a thing?

These two Wa pirate leaders had lived in these waters since they were born, following their families to scrape a living on the sea. Killing and arson were their specialties, and they were the education and philosophy they had received since childhood. This time, Longyan's ruthless slaughter had left them with no idea how to survive.

The taller Wa pirate leader decisively gritted his teeth and said, "My lord, there are probably over one hundred thousand colleagues—er, Wa pirates—on the sea!"

The two's expressions changed drastically at once.

The Li Dynasty?

Isn't this Li Dynasty a vassal state of Longyan?

The two were bewildered again.

Huang Cheng continued: "Then take the hundred-thousand-strong army to launch a surprise attack on the Li Dynasty!"

"What?"

The Li Dynasty!

Good heavens. Upon hearing this, the eyes of the two leaders lit up. It was said that this time, the Wa army had plundered quite a lot of goods and many women from the Li Dynasty. In the eyes of the Wa people, the Li Dynasty was simply a treasure trove. Hungry? Go plunder! No money to spend? Go plunder! No women? Go plunder!

They, the Wa pirates, had also frequently harassed the Li Dynasty in the past.

However.

Who among those who can lead Wa pirates is not a clever person? In an instant, they figured it out!

This is those Longyan bigwigs, infighting again!

"My lord, we are duty-bound!"

"My lord, as long as you let us eat our fill, we will strike wherever you point!"

The two of them very quickly announced their allegiance to Huang Cheng.

And this time.

There was money, providing money and providing Weaponry and Equipment, letting them go!

For a time, they were both surprised and delighted.

After saying this, Huang Cheng waved his hand.

The two happily took it and returned to their own ships like madmen. These two people, who just a moment ago were at each other's throats, suddenly became allies. Things in this world are just so wondrous and ironic. The two sides of Wa pirates began to converge.

"A rabble!"

Huang Cheng gave a cold laugh: "This matter"

Before he could finish, the two spoke in unison: "We will certainly not let anyone know!"

"Hahahaha, good! This is the token I give you! Remember, as long as you hold this thing, someone will naturally contact you, and no one will make things difficult for you!"

This is the consequence of you, Vice Minister Liu, offending the old Minister.

Li Dynasty.

Huang Cheng gave a cold laugh.

However, although they were a rabble, they were after all one hundred thousand people. At this time, the situation in the Li Dynasty was so scorching and tense that the appearance of these one hundred thousand people would certainly cause the war situation to become one-sided.

Brilliant!

Liu Zheng was organizing the parliament while building the Cabinet.

More crucially, he also had to consider the war situation in Qinghe Town.

One military report after another flew in like snowflakes.

Hancheng.

Liu Zheng had still been very busy these past few days.

Ever since Li Tun announced he was giving up royal power, he had truly become the mascot of this Li Dynasty, leaving everything to Liu Zheng to do.

Seeing the results of this first day, Liu Zheng also took a deep breath.

Miserable.

It was indeed a bit tragic.

Xiao Qian's request for reinforcements.

Li Zhenzhu was asking for grain and fodder, asking for Weaponry and Equipment, and asking for physicians.

"Is it this tragic on the first day?"

Don't look at twenty thousand as not being much compared to the Li Dynasty's current three hundred thousand people, but when the war truly begins to see rotations and serious losses, the effect caused by these twenty thousand will become greater and greater, and the entire army will enter a vicious cycle.

Liu Zheng naturally did not know now that the second day of fighting was still white-hot.

Although the Longyan army led by Xiao Qian acted as the main force, their combat effectiveness could be on par with these Wa Samurai.

Unexpectedly, the Wa people of this era were already this capable of fighting. Sometimes Liu Zheng even found it unbelievable; those short Wa people were truly formidable when they started fighting.

Twenty thousand losses.

If it goes on like this, I fear this war will become increasingly difficult to fight.

Weaponry and Equipment in short supply.

Artillery fire in short supply.

Medicinal herbs in short supply.

But even so, in the second day of fighting, both sides still lost ten thousand troops each!

Catastrophic.

In two days' time, the corpses of fifty thousand troops had already appeared in Qinghe Town; it is said that the crows had already gathered in flocks and started flying toward that direction. The entire Li Dynasty's aid was naturally still continuous. The entire plain of Qinghe Town had almost been dyed red.

Liu Zheng rubbed his temples and smiled bitterly: "Where is there time to rest? Xuanya, call Qian Yun in."

Li Xuanya's delicate body trembled: "Are you going to the front line?"

Liu Zheng nodded: "I have to go. I always feel there are some places that are not quite right. In this great battle, I seem to have overlooked some things, but no matter how I think about it, I cannot figure out where the problem lies."

Physicians in short supply.

"Young Master, you should still rest for a while."

Just when Liu Zheng was frowning deeply, the gentle Li Xuanya appeared behind him and poured him a cup of tea.

Li Tun, who was in the comfort zone, also came quickly, using all sorts of ways to persuade him to stay.

Liu Zheng naturally would not listen to him.

This constitutional monarchy "pilot unit" of the Li Dynasty was too important to him. It was even directly related to his own life and death.

Li Xuanya said with concern: "But if you, Young Master, leave Hancheng."

Liu Zheng laughed heartily and stood up to stretch his muscles and bones: "Now that the situation in Hancheng is settled, those Scholar-officials can no longer stir up any trouble. The Tiger Tally for the Duqi and Duwei will be handed over to the King, and I can leave with peace of mind."

Li Xuanya knew that once Liu Zheng made a decision, he would not change it, and she soon went to arrange everything.

Seeing that he could not persuade him, Li Tun shed tears, shook his hand, and spoke with earnest wishes.

Finally, he dispatched three thousand Divine Crossbow Guards to escort Liu Zheng on his way.

It was not until after leaving the city that Liu Zheng lay lazily in the Horse Carriage.

If the Li Dynasty succeeded in resisting the Wa pirates this time, the constitutional monarchy could continue.

If it fails,

at that time, the nation will no longer be a nation, which also means the complete failure of constitutional monarchy in Asia.

Pei Qianyun quickly brought over the battle map.

Liu Zheng lay there, watching quietly.

This Qinghe Town indeed has no defenses to hold, but it is the last line of defense in Gyeongsang Province leading to Chungcheong Province. Once past this Mufu Plain, it is the first city of Chungcheong Province.

Pei Qianyun could not help but say, "Young Master has worked too hard today."

Liu Zheng chuckled and shook his head: "Next, let that king who likes to slack off get busy. Qianyun, bring me the map of the vicinity of Qinghe Town."

"Yes!"

However.

He always felt that something was not quite right.

Consequently.

Once the Great Army of the Li Dynasty shows even half a point of retreat, after the Great Army of Wa passes through, it will be smooth sailing.

It is difficult.

Liu Zheng also could not help but sigh; it seemed that at this moment, they were left with only the path of fighting to the death.

He slept for a while in the Horse Carriage.

After waking up, he still felt that something was wrong.

Suddenly.

His whole body jolted, and his expression changed drastically: "Qianyun, bring the map again!"