Without much hesitation, Duan Zihao and Wang Baobao had a brief chat with the Ming army generals stationed in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and then led the vanguard troops away. There were more than 40,000 soldiers and countless logistical supplies with them. It would take more than an hour or two to transport all those things from the ship to the land.
It might take a day or two, and Gong Yu also had her own things to do, so the two grown men didn't hesitate and immediately led several thousand people to set off.
"Our master is still as powerful as before. With only 30,000 men, he defeated 200,000 Japanese troops. This can be regarded as the first major victory since entering Japan."
Wang Baobao had already heard the news from the troops stationed in Yamaguchi Prefecture, so he said it with pride.
Duan Zi said proudly: "I think this is a very normal thing. After all, didn't our master have this ability before?"
Wang Baobao smiled and said, "Of course. Although our master had this ability before, I didn't expect that he could still be as heroic as before after not leading troops to fight for so many years."
Duan Zihao said: "From this we can see that Zhang Wuji is actually quite good to our master."
After hearing this, Wang Baobao looked at Duan Zihao thoughtfully and said, "General Duan, you are not grateful to Zhang Wuji for making you the King of Yunnan, right?"
Duan Zihao said: "We have known each other for so many years, and I am not afraid to tell you the truth. So what if I am grateful?"
"Shouldn't it be?"
"When the Yuan Dynasty was still around, you and I were both fulfilling our duties, right? Even at the very end, when we were at our wit's end, you and I suggested to our master that he should temporarily retreat back to the grasslands. But our master was too embarrassed to go back, so what could we do? Could we have kidnapped our master and sent him back to the grasslands?"
"You know the master's character well. She won't do anything she doesn't want to do even if a knife is held to her neck."
"I now feel that our master seems to have had feelings for Zhang Wuji for a long time. If he can't beat him, he can join him. There's nothing wrong with that."
"God's will and destiny are all there."
"As for you and me, there is no need to think about other things now. Although the master is Zhang Wuji's woman now, let me say that this is completely voluntary on the part of the master. Otherwise, with the master's character and cultivation, how could Zhang Wuji get close to her?"
"Besides, the master has already given birth to three children for Zhang Wuji."
"I also have spies in Beijing, and I will communicate with the master from time to time. I dare not say anything else, but the master is very happy now, laughing every day, like a heartless girl."
"If you ask me, this is the life a master should have."
"People like her should live a happy life every day. What's the point of being an emperor? Besides, the fate of the Yuan Dynasty is really over."
"General Wang, think about what the Mongols did before they were defeated. Think about what kind of person Emperor Shun of Yuan was."
"Rather than saying that the Yuan Dynasty perished at the hands of its master, it would be more accurate to say that it perished at the hands of Emperor Shun of Yuan."
Duan Zihao said a lot in one breath, and after listening to it, Wang Baobao sighed and said, "General Duan, there is no need to criticize me."
"I know very well what kind of person our master is. If she is determined to restore the country, I, Wang Baobao, will naturally serve her loyally until death. But if the master has no intention of restoring the country, then this will be the end of my life. I absolutely do not have the slightest thought of doing anything bad to Zhang Wuji. After all, everything depends on our master's face."
"Besides, as a defeated person, take you and me for example. You don't have the title of prince on the surface, but in fact, you are the King of Yunnan, which is definitely a glory for your family. And I am still leading the troops. The three of us Duo Yan are still the strongest fighting force of the Ming Dynasty, and I am still the commander of this army. Therefore, there is nothing to be dissatisfied with."
Duan Zihao laughed and said, "I am satisfied that the general can see the situation clearly. Besides, the Ming Dynasty is just established and the world is unified. No matter who it is, if they have any ideas that are detrimental to the Ming Dynasty, it is better to give them up as soon as possible."
"Zhang Wuji does have some abilities. Putting aside how he went from being a cult leader to becoming the emperor of the world in just ten years, just looking at the things he did after becoming emperor, he is enough to be called a wise ruler."
Wang Baobao said: "That's true, but I have another piece of news. I wonder if General Duan has heard about it?"
Duan Zihao was puzzled: "What news?"
Wang Baobao said: "At the end of the year before last, our master gave birth to a son for Zhang Wuji. It is said that Zhang Wuji intends to make that child the King of Mongolia."
Duan Zi said proudly: "You are talking about this matter, how could I not have heard of it? This matter is most likely true."
"When that child is in his teens, Zhang Wuji and our master will lead 100,000 heavily armored soldiers for a walk on the grassland. Damn it, who would dare to disobey?"
"By then, if you and I are still alive, we will inevitably have to go with you."
Wang Baobao said: "It's a pity that our master is not the queen, but the master's child is the Mongolian king. This is a good arrangement. As for you and me, why shouldn't we be alive when that day comes? Even if we have to hold on, we must live to that day. I also want to go back to the grassland to take a look."
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Wang Baobao and Duan Zihao chatted idly. After all, they were once comrades in arms on the battlefield. Although the journey was a bit hard, it was not boring.
Looking at Dongchuan City, although Inoue Yu and Sasaki did not dare to ridicule Zhang Wuji to his face for his useless efforts last night, they were still extremely excited when facing their own soldiers.
Inoue Yu carried his crippled body and gathered all the generals and officers in the city together. Regardless of whether they had made any contributions or not, he praised each of them as if they had made great achievements. Afterwards, he rewarded each of them with meat and some sake.
Looking at the harmonious occasion and atmosphere, Sasaki said: "Marshal, we just suffered a defeat a while ago. Now, should we submit a memorial to Tokyo City?"
After hearing this, Inoue Yu was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Sasa-kun is right. We should indeed submit a memorial to the emperor for our great victory in Tokawa Castle, and let the officials in Amaterasu see that we are not to be trifled with."
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