Before we knew it, another six days had passed.
The training programs in the women's camp mainly consist of running, mountain climbing, tree climbing, physical strength and combat training, etc. Qin Chuan personally trained them all. There were no special training techniques; the training was simply to ensure they trained for the required amount of time and not slack off.
Every night before falling asleep, many women in the women's camp would cry out in pain and complain endlessly, but they were still willing to train hard the next day.
Qin Chuan distributed some of the Seven Degrees of Space to each of them, and they all looked at him strangely, blushing like unmarried young girls...
The Lunar New Year is getting closer and closer.
Qin Chuan summoned all the officers and colonels of the army that was suppressing the bandits, including Zhu Dongyi, to the command tent for a meeting.
The matter under discussion was how to wage a major battle against the Japanese pirates before the Lunar New Year, to shock the southeastern provinces and ensure that the people could have a good New Year...
Song Lian stroked his beard and spoke first:
"Right now, the Japanese pirates are terrified and have retreated to their ships. Since the last time we wiped out a group of a thousand pirates, we haven't encountered a group of a thousand or even a hundred. The most we've killed in the last few days was only 50 pirates. It's infuriating! Damn it!"
In the end, he slammed his hand on the table, furious.
The officers and captains were already used to Lord Song cursing and slamming his fist on the table.
Only Zhu Dongyi was so frightened that she subconsciously shrank her neck. After this comparison, she felt that the Imperial Advisor was really too approachable. Even when he was angry, he would only frown and never lose his temper.
The officers, including Guan Yong, did not actually understand why the Imperial Preceptor had established a women's battalion.
Throughout history, it has always been men who have fought on the battlefield. Could women do it?
Don't become a burden to the army...
Song Lian simply felt that the Imperial Preceptor was kind-hearted and wanted to help these women so they wouldn't be left homeless...
Qin Chuan wasn't entirely clear on the public's attitude towards establishing a women's camp, and of course, he didn't care about anyone's opinion.
At this moment, Qin Chuan touched his nose and said, "Everyone, tell me, how can we get the Japanese pirates out of the sea for a battle?"
The officers started chattering amongst themselves.
"If only I had a giant ship for my great campaign, then I could go out to sea and fight!"
"It's not that we don't have ships, it's just that our ships are no match for the Japanese pirates' turtle ships. Each turtle ship carries twelve cannons, and their shells can hit targets within a mile..."
“Yes,” Guan Yong sighed, “our ships are too small to go out to sea and fight.”
Listening to these discussions around him, Qin Chuan fell into deep thought.
It would be really difficult to wipe out all the Japanese pirates.
Because the Japanese pirates weren't stupid. If they couldn't win, they would go to sea. Why would they stay on land and die in vain?
Once they're at sea, there's nothing you can do about them.
The emperors of the Great Gan Dynasty have never paid attention to coastal defense. They have been fighting with various countries on land for many years and have not had enough national strength to build up a navy. This has led to the current situation where they are bullied by small Japanese pirates.
It seems that after driving out the Japanese pirates, establishing a powerful navy will be the top priority for maritime affairs.
Qin Chuan was also deeply anxious about the construction of coastal defense.
The system can provide cash back and modern supplies, but it cannot provide weapons, so the only weapon he can offer is a composite bow.
At present, Song Lian, Guan Yong, and the other captains have been discussing for a long time, but no one can come up with a good way to lure the Japanese pirates ashore.
At this moment, Zhu Dongyi suddenly said, "I've thought of a method that might be useful."
Guan Yong and the other captains looked over upon hearing this. Zhu Dongyi was dressed in a black outfit, with her hair down to her shoulders. She looked capable and dashing, and was quite good-looking. But... how could a woman understand warfare?
Seeing that the crowd seemed unwilling to believe him, Zhu Dongyi looked to Qin Chuan for help.
Qin Chuan said calmly, "Go ahead and say it."
In truth, he didn't hold much hope for Zhu Dongyi's so-called "method."
Zhu Dongyi cleared his throat, trying to keep his voice steady, and said, "The Japanese pirates were originally sea pirates, and they value wealth and women the most. I have a plan that might lure them out of their hole..."
Seeing her confident demeanor, the crowd couldn't help but listen with curiosity.
“During this period, the army that was suppressing the Japanese pirates has seized a lot of their valuables. If the Grand Preceptor finds a pretext to pretend that these valuables are being transported to the capital, the Japanese pirates, whose nature has not changed, will surely be greedy and will try every means to send people to plunder them.”
"The task of transporting the valuables will be entrusted to our women's battalion. When the Japanese pirates see that there are both valuables and women, their desire will be even stronger, and they will surely come to kidnap them. The Grand Preceptor should set up an ambush in advance and annihilate them in one fell swoop."
After she finished speaking, the officers looked at each other, wondering if this was acceptable.
Is it appropriate to use women and valuables as bait?
Song Lian directly rejected the suggestion, saying, "I would feel ashamed to have women leading the charge; absolutely not!"
Qin Chuan thought for a moment, then looked at Zhu Dongyi and said, "It's not impossible, but there are two problems. How can you be sure that the Japanese pirates will come to plunder? Also, what if the Japanese pirates disregard the encirclement and insist on killing you first?"
He didn't say one thing: the women's camp was in danger of being destroyed.
Zhu Dongyi smiled and said, "Grand Preceptor, I know the Japanese pirates very well. I know they are a bunch of beasts who want money and women but not their own lives. They are not as rational as you think. Even if their big names are so rational, their subordinates will definitely not be able to resist."
"That's true, it's their tradition for subordinates to overthrow their superiors."
Upon hearing Qin Chuan's words, Guan Yong, who was most knowledgeable about the history of the Dongyi people, smiled and said, "That's really true..."
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