On the morning of the 24th day of the tenth month, Xiao Ruxun crossed Jiangnan to make advance preparations for the upcoming war. After arriving at Yi Zhou City, she found the King of Korea, Lee Chi, and Liu Chenglong. The three of them entered a secret room and had an extremely secretive discussion. [0↑ 9 △ Small ↓ Say △ Net]
"What? 30 days? General Xiao is finally going to make a move? "
Li Gui was pleasantly surprised, but Liu Chenglong had an awkward expression on his face. He said, "Admiral, maybe I shouldn't say it at this time, but we …"
Xiao Ruxun raised his hand to indicate that Liu Chenglong did not have to continue. He said, "I already know. The decision to use troops in Pyongyang on October 30th was made after discussion with the Ministry of War and Jinglue Song. It will not be changed. As for whether the roads here have been repaired or not, whether the warehouses are intact or not, it has little to do with the outcome of the battle in Pyongyang. The remaining parts are not enough to affect the overall situation."
Liu Chenglong heaved a sigh of relief. He had been really tired these days.
"But this doesn't mean that there is no need to repair it. Mr. Liu, Your Majesty, the roads still need to be repaired, and so do the warehouses. Otherwise, the Ming Dynasty Army will not be able to advance. In short, wherever the provisions can be transported, the Ming Dynasty Army will fight. If you can send the provisions to the Royal Capital now, I can also attack the Royal Capital now."
Xiao Ruxun said this.
Li Gui was happy and relaxed, but the burden on Liu Chenglong's shoulders had become heavier.
After repeatedly warning Li Gui not to tell the people around him about this, Xiao Ruxun and Liu Chenglong left together. [0↑ 9 △ Small ↓ Say △ Net]
On the way back to the government office, Liu Chenglong seemed to have something to say. When Xiao Ruxun saw that Liu Chenglong wanted to say something, he spoke first. "Mr. Liu, do you have anything else to say to me?"
Liu Chenlong was stunned. Seeing that Xiao Ruxun's expression was normal, he quickly said, "It's nothing. It's just that the transportation of rations and armaments is complicated and difficult. So, it's a little troublesome. Don't worry about it, Admiral."
Xiao Ruxun smiled. "I've reminded you more than a month in advance, giving you enough time. If it were someone else, I'm afraid they wouldn't have the heart to do so. When the time comes, the frontline soldiers will be fighting a bloody battle, but they won't be able to eat. If they're really hungry, those generals and soldiers will tear you apart and eat you! I'm not joking. Hungry soldiers are capable of anything. Although I'm strict about military discipline, I can't restrain people who are desperate for food. "
"The commander is right." Liu Chenglong said timidly, "I will try my best to ensure that the army's rations and supplies are supplied. Wherever the army goes, the rations team will follow!"
"That's for the best." Xiao Ruxun nodded and walked a few more steps. He stopped and turned to look at the startled Liu Chenglong. "Mr. Liu, there are some things that you and I have a tacit understanding. There's no need to say it, but it doesn't mean that we won't do it. I didn't say it because I wanted to save the King's face and give our two countries some leeway. However, if Li Zhi's existence causes my army's movements to be leaked, I won't give anyone face. I'll kill him directly. [0↑ 9 △ Small ↓ Say △ Net] "
Liu Chenglong was stunned for a moment. His face turned pale and he quickly knelt down. "Admiral, please calm down! Admiral, please calm down! This … this is something that I've just learned about not long ago. I can't confirm it, but … but I'm really investigating. There will be results soon! Please don't make this public! "
"Get up, I'm not the King. Why are you kneeling before me?" Xiao Ruxun squatted down and helped Liu Chenglong up. "Mr. Liu, you're one of the few capable officials around the King. If it wasn't necessary, I wouldn't have forced you into this state. However, I've reminded you several times and given you several chances. You didn't do anything and allowed the spy to do whatever he wanted. He even came to me to inquire about military secrets. Do you really think I'm a fool?"
Liu Chenglong's legs went soft. If it wasn't for Xiao Ruxun holding him up, he would have collapsed to the ground. "I've studied Zu Chengxun's report carefully.
"I've studied Zu Chengxun's report in detail. After coming here, I've also sent people to investigate in secret. The evidence of Li Ge colluding with the enemy is in my hands. If the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty finds out about this, you should know what the consequences will be. I don't care who's backing Li Ge. Remember, I'm backed by the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty, and you have my backing. Replace him, but don't kill him.
Liu Chenglong's forehead was full of sweat. His lips kept trembling. After a while, he calmed down and looked at Xiao Ruxun.
"This spy is still useful. Replace him. Don't let him know that he's exposed."
Xiao Ruxun looked at Liu Chenglong coldly. Liu Chenglong touched the sweat on his forehead and nodded in agreement.
"Is the preparation of your country's army completed?"
Xiao Ruxun looked at Liu Chenglong's pale face and changed the topic to give him a chance to breathe.
"Oh, it's … completed!" Liu Chenglong breathed a sigh of relief and quickly replied, "This time, the Heavenly Army will be dispatched with the Heavenly Army. There are 1,500 monk soldiers led by Master Xiu Jing and 1,500 troops led by General Li Yi. Master Xiu Jing's men are all highly skilled in martial arts. Their combat power is quite strong. Moreover, before the arrival of the Heavenly Army, they had repeatedly defeated the Japanese pirates. General Li Yi's army is very strict and will never run away in the face of battle. The military discipline is very strict."
"Well, the monk soldiers are very reliable." Xiao Ruxun nodded with satisfaction, "In the past, when General Qi Jiguang and General Yu Dayou fought against the Japanese pirates, the monk soldiers were also very active. Although they were in the temple, they did not forget their country. Master Xiu Jing is indeed an enlightened monk. I admire him very much. With this monk soldier and the Qi Family Army under my command, the Japanese pirates will not be able to gain any advantage in close combat or long range combat. This battle is in the bag."
"I wish the Admiral a great victory in the first battle!"
Liu Chenglong bowed deeply.
Xiao Ruxun stretched out his hand to help Liu Chenglong up. "To put it bluntly, people are iron and rice is steel. If you miss a meal, you will starve. No matter how strong the soldiers are, they still need to eat. If they don't eat, they can't do anything. The victory of this battle depends on me, and it depends on you, Liu Chenglong. If you can send sufficient supplies to the frontline, I will be able to win the battle. If you can't send them, I will not sit still and wait for death. This is my last warning."
Liu Chenglong was shocked and bowed again.
After Xiao Ruxun left, Liu Chenglong looked at Xiao Ruxun's back and could not calm down for a long time. He did not know why this young Admiral had such a strong aura. However, it was not an overbearing feeling. It was as if he was born with a sense of oppression. He could not feel it usually, but once he felt it, it was as if a big stone was pressing on his chest and he could not breathe. It was really terrifying.
An introverted master.
Liu Chenglong had no doubts about the victory of this battle.
On the night of the 24th, Xiao Ruxun crossed the river and ordered to hold an oath-taking ceremony the next morning.
On the morning of the 25th, 12 cannons were fired and military drums were beaten. The Eastern punitive expedition's 45,000 soldiers were ordered to assemble according to the left, middle, and right divisions. They were waiting for Commander Xiao Ruxun to inspect them. After breakfast, the soldiers were full of vigor and morale. Banners fluttered in the wind and spears stood in great numbers. The soldiers were in perfect formation and their military might was vast and mighty.
Not long after, the drums stopped and the bugles stopped. A group of horses galloped from the front of the army.
Commander Xiao Ruxun led his personal guards onto the stage and made his official debut.
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