Chapter 413 Jiangdu Chang Suining, Comes to Ask for Advice (Long Chapter Asking for Monthly Tickets)
Yuan Xiang had led his men to surround Fujiwara no Maro's warships and wanted to go forward to help Chang Suining.
The dying Japanese troops, determined to have General Fujiwara kill the commander of the Mori army to vent their anger, tried their best to stop them.
But their obstruction was doomed to be in vain.
Yuan Xiang and Tang Xing were in the front, and with He Wuhu and others supporting them from inside, they quickly killed the Japanese troops in pieces.
Yuan Xiang rushed to the front, holding a knife and heading for the second floor of the ship, chanting "Buddha bless me" in his heart.
Although Madam Chang is not a reckless person, she has been liking to fight for a long time! What if Madam Chang gets too excited and falls into Fujiwara Maru's trap? If something happens to her, he won't be able to see the Grand Commander alive!
Not only would he be ashamed to live, if something really happened to Madam Chang, given his Grand Commander's lustful mind, he would probably not be able to survive!
Although Madam Chang is not a nine-tailed civet cat, she actually has several lives on her body!
If he had known that Madam Chang would be led into the cabin in a state of excitement, he would have stopped her no matter what. He would never let her compete with Fujiwara Maro alone!
Yuan Xiang was so worried that his brain was about to explode. He quickly stepped up the stairs and was about to step onto the second floor of the boat when he heard a "bang" sound -
Yuanxiang immediately held the knife and looked up.
The cabin door was kicked open from the inside, and a thin black shadow walked out.
She held a knife in one hand and something in the other, and stood on the high deck facing the sunlight. She faced her generals and soldiers, raised the bloody object, and a clear and powerful voice rang out -
"Fujiwara no Maro is dead. Our army has won this battle!"
Seeing that the girl holding the head was safe and sound, Yuan Xiang almost cried for joy.
The girl in black robe stood straight, with no trace of blood on her black clothes, and the blood from the corner of her mouth had been wiped away by her, so it seemed that she won effortlessly.
After a brief silence, there was a sudden burst of excited shouts.
"Congratulations, Commander, on your great victory!"
Yuan Xiang also knelt on one knee with his sword in hand: "Congratulations, Commander, on your great victory!"
The sea breeze blew up the corners of his robe and hair, and Chang Suining spoke clearly, "This is a great victory for our army, a great victory for our Great Sheng Dynasty!"
"And this credit goes to all of you, to every soldier who shed blood and sacrificed his life, not just me—"
"After this battle, you will be the most powerful navy in the Yellow Sea. From now on, with your presence here as a deterrent, no foreign race on the sea will dare to invade at will and try to bully our Dasheng people!"
When the soldiers around heard this, some of them had their eyes suddenly red with pride.
War brings killing and death, but also faith and glory.
Especially when facing foreign invasions, each of them shoulders a heavier responsibility than in ordinary wars.
Therefore, they underwent long and rigorous training, and the commander formulated numerous strict military laws for this purpose.
But once on the battlefield, those strict military laws became their shield to save their lives.
Therefore, most of them knew very well who was the key to victory in this battle.
This brutal war began to take a real turn, and that was also the moment the coach appeared.
She was strict in her military discipline, but she never treated them harshly or oppressively when it came to food and rest. Every decision she made was on the path to leading them home in victory.
But at this moment, she was not reluctant to give all the supreme glory to them.
If everyone is destined to die, and this life must be used for something, then their commander-in-chief is the person in the world who is most worthy of their loyalty and following until death!
One of the generals suddenly knelt down on one leg in front of the black-robed girl, and said in a solemn manner, almost as if he was taking an oath: "...Without the commander, there would be no great victory, and there would be no us!"
Tang Xing, He Wuhu, She Cai, Bai Hong and others also put down their swords, knelt down and saluted.
The soldiers behind couldn't even hear what was said in front, but when they saw the people on the boat in front kneeling down to salute, they immediately did the same.
They didn't need to hear anything clearly. They could survive and witness this great victory. There was no need for any other reason to kneel down.
Wherever the sea breeze blew, it was like some kind of call. Hundreds of warships and tens of thousands of soldiers all saluted spontaneously. They cheered or shouted something. It was chaotic and disorderly, but it composed a victory song that could connect the heavens and the earth.
So far, seven battles in a row have been won, and the war against the Japanese invaders has been a complete victory.
This battle was destined to be of extraordinary significance because it dealt an unprecedented heavy blow to the Japanese army. The deterrence it brought was not limited to Japan.
The Eastern Roman soldiers not far away looked at the Sheng army cheering for a great victory and felt silent awe in their hearts.
There is no need for Sheng’s army to take action against the remaining Japanese troops, as they will be able to take control of the situation.
Those who resisted were all killed, and many Japanese soldiers chose to commit suicide by jumping into the sea. In the end, only a thousand prisoners were left.
When He Wuhu led his men aboard to confiscate the Japanese army's supplies, he suddenly rushed out of the cabin and vomited violently. While vomiting, he persuaded Shepherd's Purse who followed closely behind him: "Sister Shepherd's Purse, ugh, don't go in... ugh!"
Shepherd's Purse, who originally didn't want to go in, heard this and insisted on going in to take a look.
After a moment, she ran out and also started to retch, holding onto the cabin door.
The battlefield was littered with corpses and body parts. The usual bloody scenes could not shock her, but... there were several barrels of human flesh piled in the cabin, and there was cooked flesh in the pot... this thing was completely different from killing the enemy! Shepherd's Purse quickly reported the matter to Chang Suining. They also found a lot of the same things in other cabins.
Chang Suining's expression did not change, he just ordered the ships to be burned.
At this time, the Dong Luo ships had arrived, and the young new Dong Luo king was invited to board Chang Suining's warship.
Looking at the young man who raised his hand to salute him, Chang Suining smiled at him and said, "It's been a long time."
Xi Zhiyuan, no, it should be changed to Jin Chengyuan——
"Yes, it's been a long time." Jin Chengyuan had a faint smile on his brow. When facing Chang Suining, his easy-going demeanor seemed no different from when he was in the Imperial College.
Immediately, his slightly upturned phoenix eyes showed sincere apology: "I'm sorry, I didn't tell Madam Chang the truth about my identity at the beginning, and I also concealed a lot from Yubai and Cui Liulang."
Chang Suining didn't mind: "It's okay, everyone has their own difficulties and secrets, and you have never tried to harm or use us."
She also learned about some family affairs of the Dongluo royal family. Jin Chengyuan's biological mother was of humble origin and had been harmed by the previous Dongluo queen. In short, it was common for royal families to fight for power and profit, and there was nothing new about it. Jin Chengyuan left home at a young age, concealing his identity and going to Dasheng to study. This was a way to lie dormant and also to protect himself.
There is no need to elaborate on the reasons. What Chang Suining wants to ask is: "How is our Dasheng culture? Is it profound and can it help people a lot?"
When she asked questions and mentioned her own belongings, there was obvious confidence and joy in her eyes.
Jin Chengyuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded to her: "Yes, I have benefited a lot from being in the Imperial College over the years."
There are good teachers, close friends, and also noble people like her.
Jin Chengyuan temporarily called Chang Suining like this in his heart.
He bowed to her again to express his gratitude: "Without Lady Chang's help, Dong Luo and I would have been in great trouble."
"You also helped me. To be more precise, you and I made a mutually beneficial deal." Chang Suining said frankly: "If not for this, Dasheng and Dongluo would have gone to war. Under attack from both sides, it would have been difficult for me to successfully wipe out the Japanese pirates."
"The real beneficiary of the avoidance of war between Dasheng and Dongluo is still Dongluo." Jin Chengyuan looked ashamed. "Donluo has avoided making a big mistake, but it is an indisputable fact that my brother colluded with Japan and intended to betray the alliance with Dasheng. Dongluo will not evade the consequences."
Chang Suining looked at him and suddenly said, "You look a lot like the late King Dongluo."
Jin Chengyuan looked at him in surprise: "Ms. Chang, you must have never met my father, right?"
"I have heard some stories and know that the former King of Dongluo highly respected our Dasheng culture. I feel that you and your son have similar styles of doing things—" Chang Suining's eyes were filled with admiration: "You are both very wise. When it comes to the major issues of a country, you are both qualified monarchs."
They know who are the strong ones who are truly worth relying on and learning from.
For these small countries, the choice of stance sometimes determines the fate of a country.
Jin Chengyuan smiled again. She was still the same. She did not become humble or restrain her original aura because of his changed status. In the past, many people in Beijing thought she was arrogant and conceited, but he never felt that way.
Whatever she does, she always has her own reasons.
It was like this in the past, and now she is the governor of Jiangdu, and has made such a great achievement that shocked the world. There is only one such person in the world.
She has the etiquette and pride of a great country.
She was qualified enough to judge them, and he should be grateful for her appreciation.
Jin Chengyuan lowered his eyes slightly, raised his hand and bowed deeply: "Jin Xianying colluded with Japan and has committed suicide to apologize. I am the new ruler of Dongluo, and I am willing to represent Dongluo and express my eternal submission to your country."
Chang Suining nodded to him and said, "Okay, I will convey your country's sincerity to the capital and explain all the causes and consequences."
At this moment, Da Sheng is facing internal and external troubles. This surrender is based on sufficient sincerity and trust.
In view of this wise sincerity, Chang Suining promised: "The current situation is turbulent, and the two countries can avoid war. This is a blessing for the people of Dasheng and Dongluo. From now on, as long as I am in Jiangdu, I will also ensure that your country and Xingzhou Island will no longer be harassed or coerced by Japan."
After receiving this promise, Jin Chengyuan thanked the girl in front of him again.
Afterwards, he invited her to go to Dongluo to rest and watch his coronation ceremony.
A country cannot be without a king for a day. Although he had obtained the approval of the Eastern Roman ministers to call himself the new king during the turmoil, the ceremony of his accession to the throne was complicated and had to be announced to the suzerain country, so he had not had time to prepare it.
Chang Suining said without hesitation: "Has the date been set? If you are not in a hurry, I will go to Japan first."
Her tone was very casual, as if she was going to visit a relative.
Jin Chengyuan did not dare to underestimate the weight of her words, and asked seriously: "Madam Chang is going to Japan?"
Is he going to come and question me in person?
Seeing Chang Suining nod, Jin Chengyuan thought for a moment and said, "I would like to go with Madam Chang."
Chang Suining turned to look at him, and he explained: "The auspicious date for the ceremony has not yet been chosen, so you can let everyone prepare first. After this matter is settled, it won't be too late to discuss the date."
The guards around Jin Chengyuan hesitated for a moment, but didn't say much.
The date has actually been roughly set, but since the new king wants to go with the commander of Dasheng, he obviously has his own intentions, so it is okay to postpone it for a few days.
Chang Suining nodded obediently: "Okay, let's set off today."
Letting Jin Chengyuan go together would be more beneficial to the image of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Dong Luo wanted to show his willingness to atone for his sins, so there was no reason for her to refuse.
Moreover, if Dong Luo leads the army along, it can also help boost her morale. Why not do it?
Before Chang Suining led his troops to leave, the Star Lord of Xingzhou also came to pay a visit in person and presented a hundred baskets of tangerines. Wu Jue was extremely delighted to see the gifts, and even took two baskets away on the pretext of "taking some back for General Chang, as the recuperating wounded like sour food."
After the army seized the Japanese army's supplies and rested to replenish their strength, they immediately marched towards Japan.
On the way to Japan, Chang Suining often looked through the names of soldiers on the casualty list when he was alone in the cabin.
When seeing some names, a clear face will emerge in front of his eyes, because he saw them mostly during military training. Therefore, in Chang Suining's impression, they were either young or in their prime, but all of them had bright eyes and straight and firm bodies.
Among them were the old soldiers of the Chang family, the brothers brought by He Wuhu from Wuhu Mountain, the female soldiers under She Cai, and many more who she was not familiar with, but the bodies they recovered had soldiers with red ropes and copper plates hanging on them.
She always says, "The credit goes to you all, the blame is mine." This is not a hypocritical compliment, but she has always believed this.
These soldiers unconditionally obeyed her strategic deployment on the battlefield. It was her fault that she brought them to the battlefield but failed to bring them back safely.
In these seven victories, she killed nearly 70,000 Japanese troops, and the casualties of Sheng’s army were close to 8,000.
Of these eight thousand men, five thousand were from the thirty thousand navy that she had trained herself, and the remaining three thousand were from the original defense navy of Jiangdu and the coastal states.
Compared with the 70,000 Japanese troops, eight thousand people seemed "insignificant", but every name on the list was extremely heavy for Chang Suining.
Yesterday, she overheard two soldiers sitting at the stern of the boat sighing and saying, "I heard that if the Taihu Navy wore the uniforms of the Xuan Ce Army, they could defeat 40,000 Japanese troops... What do you think? If the court was willing to send us the 30,000 Xuan Ce Army in the capital, then we wouldn't have to lose so many brothers..."
At the end, his voice slowed down, as if he had given up on himself.
After a while, Chang Suining appeared and told them: [The Japanese army is certainly afraid of the former reputation of the Xuan Ce army, but if the battle lasts for a long time, the Xuan Ce army, which has not often fought on the water in recent years, may not be better than you. ]
[In the past, the Xuan Ce Army also fought desperately in this sea area, and exchanged their blood and lives for more than ten years of stability in this sea area. Now, after this battle, you will win longer-term stability for this sea area, and the deterrence you bring to the Japanese army is destined to be longer-lasting than that of the Xuan Ce Army. ]
The eyes of the two young soldiers gradually lit up.
This is not a lie.
But there was also a sense of comfort in this. She couldn't let her soldiers feel useless after experiencing such great sacrifices.
As the commander-in-chief, she must tell them that all the sacrifices are worth it.
However, she occasionally thought recently that if the 30,000 Xuan Ce navy could really come to Jiangdu, the book in her hand might be much lighter.
However, the Holy Book Emperor would not agree to do so.
The emperor believed that the capital needed the garrison of Xuan Ce’s army more, not to mention that she was the one in Jiangdu.
Firstly, the emperor did not dare to hand over Xuan Ce's army to her easily. Secondly, the other party believed that she could win, even if it would be difficult to win, but she could win in the end. The cost was not within the emperor's consideration.
Chang Suining was absent-minded when she suddenly thought of Cui Jing. Cui Jing also believed that she could win. Knowing that it would be difficult for her to win, he tried to make it not so difficult for her.
There was silence in the cabin. After a moment, Chang Suining put the books into a box and locked it carefully.
Another day passed and the front was approaching the location of Japan.
The patrolling Japanese soldiers were panicked and were intercepted by Sheng's army and brought before Chang Suining.
"Tell him to go back and report." Chang Suining said, "Tell the Emperor of Japan that Chang Suining from Dasheng Jiangdu has come to seek advice."
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