The reply from the imperial court was indeed not unexpected for Li Xin.

After all, Li Ming and his group were behind this whole thing, so this response is understandable.

First, he blamed everything on the pirates, and then he ordered the navy to train to suppress them.

In his reply letter, he expressed his brotherly affection to the fullest.

Letters like these could almost be used as textbook texts!

"Mr. Zhao, what a magnificent piece of writing!"

Li Xin patted the letter in his hand and said with a smile, "It seems to be the work of another great scholar from the Hanlin Academy!"

Zhao Bingzhang couldn't help but laugh and said, "Your Highness, it seems that everything is within our expectations."

Now it's our turn to make a move!

"Yes, it's our turn to make a move!"

Li Xin nodded and said, "Tell the Jiangnan Daily to publish this brilliant article."

Furthermore, in the name of Prince Xin's Mansion, we strongly condemn the heinous acts of the pirate Wang Zhi's forces, to demonstrate that Prince Xin's Mansion and Dongning Province are irreconcilable enemies with the pirate Wang Zhi's forces.

First, let's get public opinion going!

This matter was also handed over to the Embroidered Uniform Guard for handling.

Mr. Zhao,

Looking at Zhao Bingzhang, Li Xin said with a smile, "The court has absolved itself of responsibility, and public opinion has been mobilized."

Next, the merchant ships of the trading company can be deployed!

Let Sun Bin and the others set off!

Everything is proceeding at a rapid pace.

A cold smile also appeared on Li Xin's face.

If you want to fight me, Li Xin, let's see if you can afford the price!

...

Immediately, Sun Bin personally led ten unassuming seagoing vessels away from Dongning Wharf.

The ship sailed on the sea, heading southwest.

The days at sea were long, but ever since they passed Silla, Sun Bin's heart had been constantly on edge.

He knew that he was carrying not only the goods of Sunji Trading Company, but also His Highness Prince Xin's expectations of him!

This is an opportunity!

An opportunity to get His Highness Prince Xin to fully accept Sun's Trading Company!

As long as they seize this opportunity, Sunji Trading Company will be able to ride the coattails of Prince Xin's Mansion, just like Qingyu Trading Company, and their future will be brighter and brighter!

Sun Bin thought to himself!

After another three days of sailing, Sun's Trading Company's fleet arrived at the outer sea of ​​Qiantang.

"Pass down the order: all ships, be alert and pay attention to any movement at sea!"

Sun Bin gave the order.

He knew that the waters off this coast were also a hotbed of piracy.

Sure enough, around noon the next day, Sun Bin spotted dozens of pirate ships flying the "Wang Zhi" flag on the sea, surrounding them.

Dozens of pirate ships, a vast and numerous group, surrounded the ten ships of Sun's Trading Company.

Their posture suggested they were poised to swallow Sun's trading company's fleet whole.

"hehe!"

Seeing this, Sun Bin sneered and whispered, "These pirates are really overestimating themselves!"

We are not what we used to be!

However, Sun Bin did not act immediately; he was waiting for the best opportunity.

Just then, a speedboat from the pirate crew Wang Zhi rowed over.

A thin-faced man on top brandished a large knife and said coldly, "Our boss said that as long as you hand over the goods, we'll spare your lives!"

If they resist, kill them all!

I advise you to be pragmatic..."

However, before he could finish speaking, an archer on the armed merchant ship fired an arrow.

Thud!

In an instant, the arrow pierced the pirate's neck, blood spurted out, the pirate's eyes widened, and he fell into the sea.

"beat!"

Sun Bin's voice also rang out.

In an instant, small holes appeared on the sides of the ten armed merchant ships.

From the small holes, dark cannon muzzles peeked out, aimed at the pirate ships in the distance.

"These merchant ships are overestimating themselves!"

Upon seeing the pirate who had been shot dead, Zhang Tai's expression changed slightly, and he said, "You dare to resist us? Don't you know who we are!"

"grown ups……"

"How dare you speak like that!"

Zhang Tai directly rebuked him.

The man shuddered in fright and quickly changed his words, saying, "Boss, look! What are those things on those merchant ships...?"

At this moment, Zhang Tai also noticed the change in the position of the merchant ship's side ahead.

Looking at the dark, gaping cannon muzzles, Zhang Tai squinted, somewhat puzzled.

I've never seen these things before!

However, Zhang Tai was not afraid at all!

Who is he? He is a high-ranking officer in the navy, a veteran of countless battles!

With so many warships under our command, what is there to fear from these merchant ships!

"superior!"

Immediately, Zhang Tai waved his hand and said, "Sink all these merchant ships!"

However, before his ships could take any action, flashes of light appeared on the merchant ships of Sun's Trading Company in the distance.

What happened?

Zhang Tai was somewhat puzzled.

Before I could even react, black dots began to fall from the sky.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

The solid iron projectile, weighing twenty pounds, struck the warship's deck, instantly creating a huge hole and penetrating directly through it. The immense inertia caused it to pierce the ship's hull.

Other shells exploded instantly upon hitting the warship.

The violent explosion shattered the fragile hull into pieces.

Before the crew on that warship could react, they fell into the water.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

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