Chapter 619 "I am willing to follow the general! To crush the Japanese!"
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One hundred and eighty-eight heads were neatly hung on wooden stakes at Jian'an Port, forming a terrifying sight.
The sea breeze blows, and the head sways, as if making a silent accusation, yet also proclaiming Li Shiyue's iron-fisted determination.
Li Shiyue stood on the high platform, watching the scarlet "Zhenhai" battle flag fluttering in the wind, and finally a satisfied smile appeared on her face.
"Brothers!"
Li Shiyue's voice clearly echoed throughout the entire Jian'an Port.
"For the past three years, we have taken in refugees, reclaimed wasteland, and trained elite troops. What has it all been for?"
The audience was completely silent, except for the sound of the sea breeze.
"It's all for the sake of carving out a path to survival in this chaotic world!"
So that our parents and loved ones will no longer be bullied!
"So that my name, Jian'an, may resound throughout the world!"
She paused for a moment, her gaze sweeping across the crowd below the stage with lightning speed: "Now, the world is in chaos, and heroes are vying for power, but we must look further ahead!"
To the east of the sea, Japanese pirates repeatedly invade our territory and slaughter our compatriots!
Even more fertile land holds gold and silver, waiting for us to claim it!
"This battle is not only to avenge our blood feud, but also to expand the territory of Jian'an!"
This battle is not for seeking temporary peace, but to eliminate future troubles forever!
This general will lead you across the sea to conquer the East and crush the Japanese!
"With the blood and wealth of our enemies, we will forge the eternal glory of Jian'an!"
As she spoke, Li Shiyue's tone rose higher and higher, and her emotions became increasingly exuberant.
"Those who have contributed to this battle will be rewarded!"
Those who are cowardly will be slain!
Of all the spoils seized, 30% shall be kept by the owner!
Those who perform meritorious service will be rewarded with land and official positions by this general!
War is always filled with bloodshed and loss of life.
War inevitably results in death.
Self-interest is the driving force behind the Zhenhai Army's advance and loyalty—those who wield long swords and are willing to fight alongside Li Shiyue!
The Zhenhai Army had long been bound together by Li Shiyue through discipline, ideology, and shared interests, forming a community of shared interests with her.
As soon as Li Shiyue finished speaking, a deafening cheer erupted from the crowd: "We are willing to follow the general! To crush the Japanese!"
I am willing to follow the general! To crush the Japanese!
"I am willing to follow the general! To crush the Japanese!"
Li Shiyue drew his long sword from his waist, stood on the high platform, and pointed the sword at the horizon where the first rays of dawn were breaking: "Pass on my order, all 'Wavebreakers' shall set sail immediately, target—Japan!"
The Zhenhai soldiers shouted in unison, "General, you are mighty! Zhenhai will surely win!"
The bugles sounded loudly, and the drums thundered.
The various sounds of Jian'an Port were mixed together, but the loudest of them was the shouts of the Zhenhai Army. Their voices broke through the leaden clouds and echoed throughout the entire Jian'an Port.
The massive fleet of ships anchored in the port set sail one by one.
Thirteen "Wavebreaker" steel warships slowly sailed away from the port, their bows cutting through the waves and leaving white trails, while the "spiritual motors" at the sterns emitted faint light.
Li Shiyue stood on the deck of the "Breaking Waves II" ship, gazing at the distant sea.
She knew that this was only the beginning of her eastern expedition, and that the battles to come would be even more difficult, but she was not afraid at all!
Li Shiyue always understood that only ruthlessness and iron will could protect the peace of Jian'an.
The sea breeze ruffled her hair, which was tied up high. Her eyes were firm and cold, as if she could already see the scene of Japanese ports being destroyed by cannon fire and Japanese pirates being slaughtered.
"The peace of Jian'an needs to be protected with the blood of the Japanese pirates."
She spoke softly, her voice carried away by the sea breeze and dissipated over the vast ocean.
The tall Fujian ships, the agile Haicang ships, and the thirteen incongruous yet incredibly fast steel warships constituted a multi-layered mixed fleet rarely seen in this era.
They all marched at full speed towards Japan with high morale.
Behind Li Shiyue, Jian'an, which she had built with her own hands, was gradually receding into the distance;
Ahead of her lies a journey shrouded in mist, filled with unknowns and risks.
But there was no hesitation in her heart, only cold calculation and burning ambition.
Three years of forbearance and accumulation have finally transformed into this sharp blade that cuts through the waves.
The "Breaking Waves" fleet sailed towards the vast East China Sea, towards the crossroads of destiny, towards that shimmering future that could only be won with courage and blood!
A cross-sea expedition that will profoundly change the entire East China Sea landscape has begun!
***
"Go back, Aunt."
Li Xiatian said this to Li Wangchun, who was still staring intently at the sea.
Of the Li family members who went to war in October, only Li Wangchun and Li Xiatian remain today.
Shi Tou and Li Qiutian both boarded the boat with Li Shiyue, while Zheng Meiniang and Qin Fen stayed at the governor's mansion to take care of the three children, Pingping, An'an, and Xiaoyuer.
Even though Li Shiyue had told Li Wangchun properly before leaving, "Mother, it will take at least half a year, or at most a year, for me to send Xiao Liu to Jian'an to pick you up."
Even though Li Wangchun had long ago discovered that her youngest daughter possessed extraordinary abilities, not to mention those ships, Li Wangchun had actually seen Li Shiyue feeding Li Xiatian the Rejuvenation Pill during Li Xiatian's last childbirth.
However, Li Wangchun had subtly inquired about many things from Li Shiyue's childhood and even her early years, and Li Shiyue answered correctly on certain important points of memory.
Li Wangchun was certain that Li Shiyue was her child, but because of those strange events, she felt that Li Shiyue might not be her child after all.
But after more than ten years of entanglement, regardless of whether Li Shiyue's soul is still her "Shiyue", Li Wangchun understands that she and her whole family have long been inseparable from this Li Shiyue.
So, at this moment, looking at the rolling waves of the sea, Li Wangchun was still worried.
More than ten years ago, when more than a hundred people from Lijia Village fled famine in Henan Province, who could have imagined that one day her daughter, Li Shiyue, would achieve such success?
Not only did she become a female general, but she was also tasked with expanding the territory!
According to Li Wangchun, Li's eastern expedition in October was no less than that of a powerful ruler in a chaotic world!
Li Shiyue's ambitions have long surpassed those of Liu Tan, the feudal prince who controlled a region.
While other heroes were still focused on vying for supremacy in the Central Plains, she had already set her sights on the vast East Sea.
Li Shiyue, based in Jian'an, not only sought revenge against the Japanese pirates, but also aimed to create a future that belonged exclusively to her.
Li Wangchun took one last look at the sea before her, thinking to herself that before Li Shiyue, no woman had ever been able to command such a large army.
After Li Shiyue, the name "Li Shiyue" should become a legend that can shake the world!
This is a mother's beautiful expectation for her outstanding daughter!
Turning around, Li Wangchun took Li Xiatian's hand and said, "Hey, let's go back."
On the way, we'll stop by Xiang Gui Lou to buy a roast goose; Pingping said yesterday she wanted to eat one.
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