"This...this is already a common practice in the Four Counties."
Li Changqing wiped the sweat from his forehead and explained, "The pirate leader, Haisha, does have some rules. To avoid accidentally harming civilians, he always informs us of the attack time in advance so that we can prepare in advance."
Feng Rusi was stunned. "So, the imperial court is helpless against these pirates?"
"Alas, Admiral Feng doesn't know anything."
Li Changqing sighed, "This Sea Shark is no ordinary pirate. His men are all brave and skilled in combat, and they are very familiar with the terrain. Our several attempts to encircle and suppress him have all ended in failure."
"Now all I can do is..."
"Can we just let them plunder?"
Feng Rusi interrupted Li Changqing, his tone filled with anger, "This is simply ridiculous! Where is the reputation of the court? Where is the safety of the people?"
"Admiral Feng, please calm down. This humble official has no other choice but to do this."
Li Changqing's face was filled with bitterness. "The sea sharks only plundered government supplies and did not harm the people. Moreover, after each attack, they would leave some property to compensate the damaged fishermen. So..."
"So the people stopped resisting?"
Feng Rusi snorted coldly, "This sea shark really has a good plan. He not only obtains supplies but also wins the hearts of the people, and plays the imperial court in the palm of his hand!"
"Admiral Feng, our only option now is to minimize the losses."
Li Changqing said cautiously, "The letter from the Sea Sharks said they would attack several coastal counties again in half a month. We must prepare in advance."
Feng Rushi paced back and forth with a frown on his face.
Li Changqing was right. With the current military strength and equipment of the four counties, it was almost impossible to completely wipe out the sea sharks.
What's more, Haisha was much more familiar with the terrain than the officers and soldiers, and he escaped several encirclements.
"Half a month..."
Feng Rusi muttered to himself, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, "Master Li, I have an idea."
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