After Nasr Nuh left, Li Xin turned to Zhao Bingzhang and asked, "Mr. Zhao, is it really a good thing that five million shi of grain were sold in exchange for muskets and cannons?"
"Your Highness, you want to ask me why I chose to do this, right?"
Zhao Bingzhang explained, "Regardless of whether Nasr Nuh is telling the truth or not, we all know that Li Ming will not surrender easily."
Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall, let alone Li Ming!
Therefore, we must prepare for the worst!
That's Li Ming; he'll do everything he can to deal with us!
Therefore, we should make the best possible preparations.
Food is of paramount importance to us, especially after this auction, which will inevitably lead to a significant increase in food prices on the market.
Therefore, it is definitely a good thing that we can gather more food!
With food supplies, we have ample confidence and won't have to worry about these things for at least a year or two.
Li Xin remained silent, pondering the matter carefully.
At this point, Zhao Bingzhang continued, "After what happened today, I think we should speed things up!"
Li Ming might resort to desperate measures, so we can't give him enough time to prepare!
Therefore, I suggest a large-scale conscription and a reduction in conscription requirements. Additionally, I recommend that the Dongning Manufacturing Bureau and other relevant departments accelerate the production of firearms and artillery to equip the troops.
We will try our best to enter the pass with overwhelming force and capture the capital as soon as possible!
Only in this way can we avoid the possibility of going to war with other countries!
"Speed up the pace?"
Li Xin was stunned for a moment, then slowly nodded and said, "That works too!"
During this period, we should intensify recruitment efforts. All militia members who can be converted to combat soldiers should be transferred!
We have enough food. Let's aim to increase our troop strength seven or eight times within one or two months!
That's true grandeur!
"Let's expand our forces, starting with the Divine Martial Army!"
Li Xin nodded and continued, "Now that things are settled in Dongning, we should take action against Silla as soon as possible."
After expanding, the Shinmu Army immediately marched south to Silla!
"We need to get started here too!"
...
Preparations are progressing quickly.
After the expansion order was issued, all the militia units near Dongning who passed the training and were willing to become combat soldiers began to exchange for muskets, cannons, and grenades and joined the Shenwu Army.
Seven days later, another army of fifty to sixty thousand appeared near Dongning City.
Among them, 30,000 to 40,000 went north and joined the Shenwei Army under Wei Jun and Zhang Cheng.
The remaining 10,000 to 20,000 men followed Li Xin and the Tiger Army, traveling south to Silla aboard Dongning warships.
At the same time, the Shenwu Army, located in the Jinzhou area, also moved south.
The ship sails on the sea with a magnificent and imposing presence!
After a seven-day voyage, the Shenmu Army and Li Xin's troops arrived in Silla almost simultaneously.
Off the coast of Gwangju.
A dense array of Dongning naval warships, Dongning merchant ships, and Dongning troop transport ships gathered here.
"Warships provide cover, prepare to land!"
On the bridge, Prince Xin, Li Xin, shouted in a deep voice.
A moment later, Dongning warships sailed forward on the sea, forming a long, straight line.
Rows of dark cannon muzzles were aimed at the coast.
However, at this moment, there were not many garrison troops on the coast of Gwangju; there were only local people who had come to watch the spectacle.
Troop transport ships also headed towards the shore.
Upon reaching the shore, the Shenwu Army soldiers on the troop transport ship boarded small boats and rowed towards the land.
"Hurry! Speed things up!"
After landing on the shore, the soldiers headed towards the surrounding high points.
Once they reached the high ground, they set up their weapons and cautiously surveyed their surroundings.
Upon witnessing this scene, the local residents all left the area.
Before long, the Shenwu Army of over 20,000 men and the Huben Army of over 10,000 men had all landed on the shore.
Around noon, Li Xin, Zhao Bingzhang, Wei Dahai, Liu Zheng, and others also arrived on the shore.
In a tent, a group of generals gathered together.
The army of Prince Xin today is not the same as the army of Prince Xin before.
After a massive expansion, the army that landed on the Silla side alone numbered nearly 40,000.
The entire military force of Silla was only around 80,000 to 90,000 men.
Moreover, they diverted the vast majority of their forces northward to attack Dongning.
At this time, the Silla Kingdom was sparsely populated, with almost no troops.
Therefore, after the Dongning naval warships landed in Gwangju, it was as if they had stabbed the enemy in the back.
"Gentlemen,"
Looking at the assembled generals, Li Xin said, "We have now successfully landed in Silla territory."
As you all probably know, the Silla Kingdom was sparsely populated and had very few troops.
Therefore, we must advance this battle swiftly and achieve a quick victory!
"Strive to advance to the capital of Silla as soon as possible!"
"Your Highness,"
Liu Zheng, the commander of the Divine Martial Army, patted his chest and said confidently, "Our Divine Martial Army alone is capable of defeating the remnants of the Silla army."
Let's go to this battle!
The Tiger Warriors will remain in the rear to protect Your Highness's safety!
"He brewed it, so you, Liu Zheng, can steal the credit?"
Wei Dahai was somewhat indignant and retorted.
"Hehe, Lao Wei, don't be unconvinced."
Liu Zheng said with a smile, "You are the Tiger Legion, your main task is not to fight, you need to understand that!"
"Alright, alright, stop fighting over it."
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