Yes, how could that be!
The troops sent out by the imperial court to impersonate pirates were actually elite troops from the Jiangnan navy.
Such an elite force suffered such a crushing defeat against the merchant ships of the Dongning Trading Company.
Just how powerful were those Dongning merchant ships?
If even these merchant ships are this powerful, then how terrifying must the Dongning army's fighting strength be?
Upon closer reflection, Li Ming felt a chill run down his spine.
In just one or two years, Dongning has grown to this extent?
“Song Xianze,”
Li Ming coldly questioned, "Now, how should we respond?"
"His Majesty,"
Song Xianze bowed respectfully and said, "Did Dongning get away with something like this regarding the merchant ships?"
Your Majesty, I suggest we try again and see how it goes.
"besides,"
Song Xianze continued, "We should also prepare for the worst, which is that Dongning's strength has exceeded our expectations!"
Under the guise of organizing a large army to launch a northern expedition against the grasslands in the name of the imperial court, we demanded that Dongning provide the methods for manufacturing muskets and cannons for the court's use.
Order Dongning to send half of its troops to Liaodong to await the imperial court's orders.
This would weaken Dongning's strength and make up for the gap in military equipment between the two sides.
We'll take a multi-pronged approach, using the greater good of the imperial court as our justification, and do it openly!
This is something Dongning can neither refuse, nor should they be allowed to refuse!
"What does Your Majesty think?"
"That's a great idea!"
Li Ming's eyes lit up, and he nodded, saying, "Song Xianze, this matter cannot afford any more mistakes!"
Song Xianze quickly bowed and said, "Your subject understands!"
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