On the seventh day of the second month of the fifth year of Jiajing, a large army gathered outside Chaoyang Gate, flags waving, swords and guns were everywhere, and murderous aura was soaring to the sky.

On the temporary platform, Xu Jin, the Marquis of Jinghai, was wearing a ring dress, with a sword hanging on the waist, and his left hand was naturally pressed on the hilt of the sword. His handsome and elegant appearance added a bit of heroic spirit. However, Xu Jin was obviously not the protagonist, because Jiajing was also on the platform at this moment, undoubtedly occupying the C position.

Jiajing was also wearing a ring suit, golden armor, bright helmet, a pinch of red tassels on the helmet fluttered in the wind, and a waist knife and arrow pouch were hung around his waist, and the arrow pouch was filled with feathers. This body was really good, weighing at least thirty or forty pounds. However, looking at the boy Zhu Houxiang's sexy look, he was obviously willing to accept it.

At this moment, Xu Jin stood on the right side of Jiajing, and on the left was Xu Pengju, Duke of Wei.

Speaking of this time, when troops were sent to Japan to suppress the rebellion, Jiajing appointed Xu Jin as the governor of the East and the admiral of the Navy, while Xu Pengju, Duke of Wei, served as the military supervisor.

Xu Pengju, Duke of Wei, was the representative of the old Wuxun Group. Although Jiajing did not like the old Wuxun Group, the suppression of the old Wuxun Group during this period was indeed a bit powerful. Jiajing obviously wanted to ease the relationship. After all, these people were all heroes after the founding country. If they were too ruthless, they would seem to be mean and ungrateful.

Moreover, the power of the old Wuxun Group should not be underestimated. The relationship is complicated. The interests of these people are actually tied to the old Zhu family. After being hit by a few blows, it is time to comfort a sweet date.

Therefore, Jiajing not only appointed Xu Pengju, Duke of Wei, as the military supervisor, but also selected several nobles to serve as generals and obeyed the orders of Hou Xu Jin. For example, Hou Qiuluan, who recently won the third place in the military, Hou Chen Yu, Hou Ning and Liu Wen, etc.

The hereditary relegation system obviously played a great role in spurring the nobles. The nobles who were not enterprising in the past have all begun to sharpen their heads and strive for the opportunity to make meritorious contributions. The most typical one is Xu Pengju, Duke of Wei. This guy cherishes his life very much and is devoted to doing business and making money. As a result, he is willing to go out to sea to fight. This is the first time he is invincible.

Of course, Xu Jin is known as a permanent victory and has never lost a single defeat so far. If someone else was replaced as the head coach, Xu Pengju would probably not have the courage to go to sea with the army.

Therefore, although Xu Pengju served as the military supervisor, he went to sea to suppress the rebellion this time and was responsible for the fight. Xu Jin was the one who made the decision. Moreover, Xu Pengju probably did not have the courage to point fingers at Xu Jin.

Before the high platform, on the left are five thousand fully armed soldiers of Shenji Camp, all with flintlock rifles and waist knives, and wooden boxes for ammunition on their waists. If you are careful, you will find that the soldiers of Shenji Camp have a backpack more than before, and they are bulging inside, and they don’t know what they are carrying.

Originally, Xie Erjian and Qi Jingtong led 2,000 cavalry of the Shenji Camp out of the frontier to attack Banshengcheng. They are still trapped in the Daqing Mountains, so there are only less than 3,000 people left in the Shenji Camp led by Wang Liner. However, before the age of the year, Xu Jin carefully selected more than 2,000 people from all the king-supporting troops, and replenished the Shenji Camp to full capacity again.

After more than two months of high-intensity training, more than 2,000 newly joined people have mastered the various firearms of the Shenji Camp and formed combat power. Perhaps not as good as the old soldiers, but they are far stronger than ordinary guards. Five thousand people and five thousand flintlock rifles, as long as they have sufficient ammunition, they can fight across Japan.

Of course, Xu Jin sent troops to Japan this time, not only brought the 5,000 troops from the Shenji Camp, but also the 5,000 elite troops selected from the 12th Battalion of the former Beijing Army. When these people return from overseas, they will become the main backbone of the new three camps. It is worth mentioning that one-third of the elite troops of the 5,000 Beijing Camp are also equipped with flintlock rifles, which can be said to have strong firepower.

In addition, Xu Jin would also select 10,000 troops that participated in the battle to destroy Japanese Japanese along the coast, such as Shaoxing Guards and Hangzhou Guards. These troops were familiar with water warfare and would become the main force in the battle.

In short, Xu Jin sent troops to Japan this time, and the main force that really fought was 20,000, and the civil and brave boatmen in charge of logistics were about 30,000, with a total of 50,000 troops. The number was not too much or too little. It was probably no problem to sweep across Japan.

The sun gradually rose, and the auspicious time finally came. Emperor Jiajing loudly announced the sacrificial flag to send troops. So, amid the sound of horns and drums, the swords and axes killed the sacrificial flag, and the army immediately set off and headed towards Tongzhou in a mighty way.

The two sides of the corridor were crowded with people coming to see them off, shouting endless victories. Some relatives among the troops on the battlefield waved their hands and said goodbye, and some even cried and fainted on the spot. It was exactly: the carriages, horses, and pedestrians were bows and arrows on their waists. The grandmother and wife walked to see each other, but the dust was gone. Xianyang Bridge was not seen. Holding clothes and stamping their feet, blocking their way, and the crying sounded straight up to the sky...

Xu Jin sighed inwardly. As the saying goes, a general succeeds and thousands of bones are undone. War is never a joke, it will kill people. There is no doubt that some of the soldiers who went to sea will definitely die in foreign countries. However, if the empire becomes stronger, it will inevitably lead to war and death. What Xu Jin can do is to let as many soldiers as possible come back alive.

As the saying goes, kindness is not in charge of the army. Xu Jin commanded the army through battles and experienced countless baptisms of blood and blood. His will and nerves had long been hardened, so he instantly recovered from his sigh and drove the horse calmly under the escort of his personal soldiers. On the other hand, Xu Pengju, the Duke of Wei, next to him, looked a little pale, and he was worried before he got on the boat. If it weren't for the military orders, this guy would have wanted to give up.

Jiajing did not return to the city, but personally sent the army to the Tongzhou Wharf. The emperor treated him with such courtesy that the generals naturally had a high morale, and they all held their heads high.

At Tongzhou Wharf, in the chilly spring breeze, Jiajing asked the eunuch to get the wine, poured a bowl of wine for Xu Jin, and said solemnly: "Xu Qing, let's drink this bowl of wine to enhance his character. I wish Xu Qing a victory in the flag and a triumphant return!"

"Thank you, Wang Sheng!" Xu Jin took the wine bowl and drank it all.

Jiajing laughed, poured a bowl himself, raised his head high and said loudly, "When the soldiers return in triumphantly, I will welcome everyone with beauty."

"Long live my emperor, long live my life, thousands of victories, thousands of victories!" The soldiers shouted excitedly, and raised their wine bowls and drank them all.

Xu Jin shouted: "Back on the ship!"

The soldiers boarded the warship with great enthusiasm, raised their flags, pulled the sails, and rushed south along the canal.
Chapter completed!