He instructed Liu Jingxuan, Yu Maocai, Bai Fenglan, Lin Qing, and others to expedite the formation of militias in Dongning and Liaodong provinces during this period, and to be vigilant against grassland bandits and the Silla army.
When necessary, key members of the militia can be issued flintlock muskets and hand grenades made in Dongning, and equipped with artillery.
In critical moments, we still need these second-line troops to defend our homeland!
In addition, the elite cavalry is still in Dongning; get them moving as well.
"Okay!"
Zhao Bingzhang nodded, understanding that the only option now was to fully mobilize the militia.
If we can hold on, there is always a chance for things to turn around.
"besides,"
Li Xin frowned and said, "We can't just passively defend ourselves. We need to urge the Dongning Shipyard to speed things up."
Three-masted sailing warships, the more the better.
If the Silla army dares to stab us in the back, we naturally cannot afford to be passively defensive!
We must take the initiative!
At that time, let the Dongning Navy attack Silla from the sea!
We must let the Silla army know that although Dongning may not have many troops, we are not to be trifled with!
"Your Highness is brilliant!"
Zhao Bingzhang nodded.
He thought for a moment and then added, "Your Highness, in addition to troop deployment for defense, we should also do something about diplomacy."
Since the imperial court is trying to win over Silla, we can do the same.
"This humble servant suggests sending someone to Silla to explain the situation and its consequences, which would also serve as a warning to Silla!"
"good!"
Li Xin nodded and said, "Let's do it this way!"
Let He Tongyuan represent the Royal Palace and go to Silla!
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