After saying this, Yamanaka Takuma waited solemnly for Akihito's reply.

Yamanaka Takuma has served in the military for decades and has extensive battlefield experience. He fought against the Crimson Flame Army several years ago and knows very well that if the war with the current Yan Kingdom continues, Fusang will face a huge crisis.

The recent battles have already demonstrated that the Yan Kingdom's landing should not be taken lightly.

Japan's territory is not large to begin with, and it is surrounded by the sea. If war continues to break out on this land, it will inevitably leave the entire country devastated.

Upon hearing Yamanaka Takuma's words, Akihito, who was already feeling a bit flustered, became even more nervous.

He frowned, bit his lip, and then spoke:

“I have ordered the troops on Iwo Jima to return to port; they will go straight to Chuanxi Port.”

"A few hours ago, Sasaki led his army to the front lines. You must have encountered them on your way back, right?"

Yamanaka Takuma nodded and replied in a deep voice, "Yes, Your Majesty, we have encountered them."

"Furthermore, Kosuke and his men have already arrived in Akihara Prefecture. If the enemy is still marching, I think they might encounter them at this time."

"Although I have instructed Kosuke to be careful and to wait until reinforcements arrive and we have a significant numerical advantage before engaging the enemy, Kosuke... is a man of unwavering loyalty who would sacrifice himself for his country."

"If the enemy continues to advance, even if subsequent troops do not arrive, he will probably lead his troops to intercept the enemy. In that case, a battle is inevitable, and it will definitely be a bloody battle."

Akihito hummed in agreement, then frowned and said:

"However, he has a considerable number of troops, and the Yan people may not be a match for them."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yamanaka Takuma shook his head and said:

"Your Majesty, it's not that I lack confidence in Gengzhu, it's just that the Yan army that has come this time is completely different!"

"Several years ago, the Great Gan had the Crimson Flame Army. They were already very strong. In just a few years, they fought in the north and south, defeating the foreign tribes and foreign states around the Great Gan so much that they had no choice but to submit."

"When I fought against the Yan Army this time, I found that they were not only no less than the original Chiyan Army, but even superior to them."

"As someone who has personally experienced fighting against them, I think my judgment is correct. The army that Yan Kingdom has sent this time is far more powerful than before, and we must be on high alert!"

Akihito pinched the bridge of his nose in annoyance and said coldly:

“You’re an old general, I think your judgment is probably correct.”

"But... I can't understand why things went so smoothly for the past few months. We were winning battle after battle. After taking over the East Sea, we could deploy troops there and then gradually send troops to the entire Yan Kingdom, thus taking over the entire Yan Kingdom in one fell swoop."

"Can......"

At this point, his voice grew increasingly cold:

“But starting this month, we have been suffering defeat after defeat, and they have even driven us all the way to Japan.”

"Hasn't the Crimson Flame Army already been wiped out? Jin Fengluan made a promise with us back then: she would help us, and we would help her deal with the Crimson Flame Army at sea."

"Could it be that there are still remnants of the Crimson Flame Clan in Yan after the incident? Jin Fengluan was not completely eliminated? And they have been allowed to develop quietly in the shadows for the past few years, and Qin Ze has brought them back with a single call?"

Upon hearing this series of questions, Yamanaka Takuma lowered his eyes, sighed heavily in his heart, and then said softly:

"His Majesty."

Whether the Crimson Flame Army still exists is unknown.

"But on this vast land of Yan Kingdom, I think people like the Chiyan Army from back then will continue to emerge."

"Otherwise, how could that land have stood for thousands of years without falling, and even become more and more expansive and have more and more people?"

Upon hearing this, Akihito narrowed his eyes and looked coldly at Yamanaka Takuma, a look of displeasure appearing between his brows.

"Alright! If the Yan people were really that powerful, why would we have almost conquered the entire East China Sea in the first place?!"

"With so many people, there will be chaos! Can they unite as one? Can they compare to the unity of the Japanese people?"

Yamanaka Takuma's face was somber as he sighed:

"Your Majesty is right."

"But after Qin Ze ascended the throne and became emperor, the Yan Kingdom was probably very different."

"In the present state of Yan, it is simply too difficult for us in Fusang to contend with it." Yamanaka Takuma knew that Akihito would not like to hear this, but he had no choice but to say it.

After all, judging from the recent fighting, this is an undeniable reality.

As expected, Akihito's face turned ashen upon hearing this, and when he looked at Yamanaka Takuma, the anger in his eyes grew even stronger. If the person who said this had not been one of the highest-ranking generals in the Japanese army, he would have killed him just because of the fall of Kawanishi Port.

But at this moment, it's too late to kill anymore.

"The ships from Tajikistan are still anchored in Wangdong Port."

"Let's inform them first," Akihito said helplessly.

He really didn't want to bring it up, but given his current situation, it seemed he had no other choice.

Several years ago, a fleet of ships sailed across the ocean, and what they brought astonished Emperor Mingren.

What followed was a series of trade collaborations. Through these trades, the army acquired new weapons, and Japan formed a new army, resulting in a qualitative change in its combat capabilities.

However, this did not come without a price. In addition to the outflow of a large amount of real money, land that could not be disclosed to the people was also handed over to Taqi State.

Not many people from Taqi Kingdom came, but their country was undoubtedly extremely powerful, so powerful that Akihito knew that if things continued like this, Japan might become their vassal state.

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