As soon as Guan Zhiyue and her group arrived in Guantao County, spies from overseas countries and other countries on the mainland learned about the Emperor of Nanding's personal expedition.
Ningjian Kingdom.
"Your Highness, the Empress and Emperor of Nanding Kingdom have arrived in Guantao County."
"Oh, so fast! I thought it would be another five or six days before we arrived. I didn't expect you to get here so quickly." Yuan Ningsu said with a satisfied smile after hearing his subordinate's report.
Su Xuan, who was standing nearby, quickly asked, "Is the Crown Prince going to Guantao County now?"
Yuan Ningsu shook his head, put the fruit in his hand into his mouth, and then said, "Don't rush, let's go in a few days. We don't know how Nanding will fight with those overseas countries yet."
"I heard that the Japanese actually massacred a village, which is why Nan Ding sent troops to seek justice."
"Yes, Your Highness is indeed well-informed. I have heard the same thing, which is why I wanted to ask Your Highness if you wish to go see the play."
Yuan Ningsu, in a nonchalant manner, reached out and picked at his ear with his little finger, saying, "Not for now. You can all go down first, I'll think about it carefully."
Su Xuan and Su Ming quickly and respectfully clasped their hands and left. Yuan Ningsu took out a painting from Angeli, which depicted several little guys.
Among them was a beautiful little girl with two buns in her hair and a round face.
"Little Yue'er, when I went to Nanding Kingdom years ago, I didn't even have a chance to see you. Now that you've come to the border of my territory, I have to see you."
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However, at this moment, Guan Zhiyue was still thinking about how to fight the Japanese and how to win.
She had no idea that she was being targeted by a hungry wolf, a very, very hungry one.
"Have you finished writing?" Guan Zhiyue turned her head to look at Li Qiji, who was still writing furiously, and asked.
Li Qiji replied without looking up, "Almost done, just two more letters to finish. Yue'er, are you bored? Just wait for me a little longer."
"I'm bored my ass. I want to go to the beach. If we go to war this time, we must first appease the people in the surrounding area."
In addition, all the fishermen who went out to sea must be called back first, and we also need to check the terrain!
Upon hearing this, Li Qiji realized it was true; his task was indeed very arduous. He took a deep breath and then resumed his work.
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In the military camp.
Chen Jianjun pulled Guan Hongsheng aside. The two former comrades-in-arms were talking about the latest intelligence in a nearby tent. As they talked, the topic turned to Guan Hongsheng's remarriage.
"Brother Guan, you're not getting any younger, and your three kids are all grown up. It's time you started thinking about your personal life!"
Guan Hongsheng blushed upon hearing this and said somewhat awkwardly, "Brother Chen, what are you saying! Weren't we talking about the Japanese pirates? How did this get dragged into me? I'm already this old, what do I need to find a wife for?"
"Are you here to listen to me fart, grind my teeth, and snore?"
Chen Jianjun: "..." When did this guy become so rude?
"Hey, how can you say that!"
"Get a wife to take care of your family, to find a mother for your children. Look at your two young men, they still haven't settled their marriages. Aren't you worried at all?"
Guan Hongsheng blinked once and then said, "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. I will not interfere in their marriages. Let them find their own partners."
This is what Guan Zhiyue told him back then. She said she regretted it and shouldn't have married into the palace. He still remembers it, especially those years in the cold palace when she was neglected by the emperor and felt she had lost her freedom.
She hoped that her two brothers would marry the women they loved and grow old together in love.
But now, looking at Guan Zhiyue and Li Qiji, Guan Hongsheng seems to think that things are not as they were back then. Perhaps they only now realize that they can support each other through thick and thin until they grow old together!
Guan Hongsheng shook his head, clearing away the thoughts in his mind.
Looking at Chen Jianjun beside him, he said, "Let's not talk about that for now. Let's talk about Japan instead!"
"Yes, Japan is to our west, and Ningjian Kingdom is to our east."
"This Japanese country is at sea. Ever since the Empress proposed to build a navy, we have only just started training. In just one year, we have already made some progress."
They only recruit people who can swim, so there's no need to worry about that. The real concern is that the Japanese are skilled in stealth; their tactics are practically impossible to defend against.
Guan Hongsheng had heard of it, but had never seen it, and did not know what was so powerful about the Japanese esoteric arts.
"I've only heard about it, I haven't actually seen it yet. I'll probably only know for sure once I encounter it."
"If we're going to fight head-on, at sea, it will probably come down to a battle of arrows and ships, as well as the swimming skills of all our soldiers," Chen Jianjun said, revealing everything he knew.
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While the two were having a heated discussion, Guan Zhiyue walked in with Li Qiji, which startled them both.
The main problem is that they don't know how long these two people have been there, or whether they heard what was said earlier, which puts them in a very passive position.
"My two ministers, what are you talking about? Why are you so passionate?" Li Qiji walked in and asked the two men.
He clasped his hands in a gesture of respect to Guan Hongsheng, after all, this was his father-in-law.
"Dad, I heard you talking about Japan. What are your thoughts now?" Guan Zhiyue walked up to her father, took his arm, and shook it gently like a little girl.
Guan Hongsheng reached out and patted his daughter's hand, signaling her to sit down quickly, and then slowly explained in detail.
Finally, the four of them had a detailed discussion about the issue of Japan and the tactics for the upcoming war, but it was all just talk for now, and the specifics would only be known when the war started.
The first thing to determine now is how many hermits there are in Japan, and how to defeat them, and what will happen if they are not defeated!
As for the ships, Guan Zhiyue wasn't worried about bows and arrows; her idea was to just pull out a light machine gun and fire a bunch of bullets.
Why go through all that trouble, getting bows and arrows? It's just too much hassle. Firearms are much simpler, more convenient, and faster.
"Regarding this matter, I have something good to show Father."
Guan Hongsheng said, "Could it be the weapon you took out in the court last time?"
"Yes, that thing is even better than the one I gave you last time. After all, it has been refined and modified. Father, this time we will definitely beat those thieves so badly that they will never dare to bully us again."
As Guan Zhiyue spoke, Chen Jianjun looked completely bewildered, wondering what could be so powerful, and he stared at Guan Zhiyue with anticipation...
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