Cheng Mu had already made up his mind. This little Liuqiu could not be returned.
Indeed, by stationing troops in Xiaoliuqiu, he was putting eye drops on Zhu Di, which somewhat highlighted his dishonesty. But if he withdrew his troops, Xiaoliuqiu would once again become a barrier to the Ming Empire.
When the time comes, if we want to conquer the Ming Empire, there will be many new obstacles.
This sharp sword, even if Zhu Di was unwilling, would still hang over the head of his Ming Empire.
"Your Majesty, the minister will personally go and talk to the Ming Empire."
Guo Jia understood.
Although doing so would cause conflicts between the two countries, Cheng Mu's wishes were what he wanted to follow.
"Um."
Cheng Mu nodded: "Send an order to Cunxiao and ask him to lead troops to Xiaoliuqiu."
There are currently only 500,000 troops in Xiaoliuqiu. Although the Tianlong Army is powerful, its number is still too small.
Naturally, transferring Li Cunxiao's Flying Tiger Corps to Xiaoliuqiu would stabilize the situation.
Of course there is one more thing.
That is, he has decided to invade Xiaoliuqiu and return the land of Fujian to the Ming Empire.
You can use eye drops, but not strong medicines.
In general, he still wanted to take Xiaoliuqiu under his command without spending a single soldier. Now is not the best time to start a war with the Ming Empire.
News has come from the Song Empire that the war situation may be extremely stalemate.
There is also Zheng Zhilong's strategy that was decided long ago, and this plan has already begun to be implemented.
Naturally, it is currently impossible for the Apocalypse Empire to fight on three fronts.
Somewhat strenuous.
"As you command!"
Guan Hai took the order. Not only was he going to dispatch the Flying Tiger Army, but the Apocalypse Army under his command would also have to take action.
He didn't think much. If the Ming Empire didn't relent, then they would fight!
Ming Empire, Yingtian Mansion, Forbidden City, Fengtian Palace.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire palace was agitated, and all the civil and military officials were extremely angry.
"This Apocalypse Empire is too deceptive!"
"Your Majesty, the general is requesting to go to war!"
"Yes, teach that arrogant Emperor of the Apocalypse Empire a lesson!"
"We cannot give away even a single bit of our Ming Dynasty's land!"
When the news came back that the Tianlong Army in Xiaoliuqiu had not withdrawn, everyone was angry.
They pointed at the Apocalypse Empire from afar and cursed. Some of them were filled with righteous indignation and were already asking Zhu Di to send troops to conquer.
At the beginning, they felt humiliated by ceding the territory of the Sand Clan in the south.
And now, if Xiaoliuqiu is ceded again, the Ming Empire will lose its face!
They, who were ministers, had no face to face the dead Zhu Yuanzhang after his death!
Zhu Di sat on the dragon chair and looked at these indignant ministers without saying a word.
Indeed, he was angry.
But these days as emperor, his self-cultivation has become much deeper. He can be angry, but he cannot show too much in front of his ministers.
However, under the loose dragon robe, the veins on his hands had popped out.
The dragon chair made of gold also had a deep mark made by him!
"Pass the order."
Finally, a hoarse voice came from his mouth: "I will reward Qi Jiguang with a millennium ginseng and order him to train his soldiers as soon as he recovers."
"General Tiaochang is back to train the navy!"
It is impossible for him to cede Xiaoliuqiu.
Since the Apocalypse Empire is so unfaithful and wants to occupy it, then he will fight again!
"I obey the order!"
Yang Changsi took the order.
There were still many capable ministers in the Ming Dynasty, such as Zhang Juzheng, Yang Changsi, Yu Qian, Yang Yanhe...
"besides."
Zhu Di thought about it again and ordered Yu Qian: "Yu Aiqing, go to Shenlong Island in person."
"Tell Zheng Zhilong to get ready."
"By the way, let's take a look at his strength!"
When Zheng Zhilong sent the message, Zhu Di didn't seem to care too much. It could even be said to be dismissive.
And now, he had to consider Zheng Zhilong's suggestion.
"I obey my orders."
Yu Qian took the order.
Although he now wants to go to the Apocalypse Empire, it seems that Zheng Zhilong's side is more important.
...
Xiaoliuqiu.
When Cheng Mu's order was issued, the Flying Tiger Army from Fujian Province immediately crossed the sea.
Although there are no big ships, there are countless small sampans.
In addition, under the escort of Zhang Shun and Zheng Yisao, hundreds of thousands of people crossed the strait without any danger.
"Zhenno, what a treasure land!"
After setting foot on Xiaoliuqiu, Li Cunxiao couldn't help but show an expression of surprise on his face. It seemed that he had also seen the important strategic position of Xiaoliuqiu.
If you can occupy this place.
The long coastline of the Ming Empire will be ravaged by him.
"So, we are going to have a tough battle."
Zhang Shun nodded.
Although he doesn't know what kind of situation his country can negotiate with the Ming Empire. But what he has to do now is to be nailed to death here like a sharp nail.
The flag of the Apocalypse Empire must stand here!
"Just going to die!"
Li Cunxiao looked cold.
At this time, he wished that the Ming Empire would go to war with him. At that time, he would have the opportunity to step into the real realm of ghosts and gods.
A half-step ghost and god, but still too weak.
"Then you must ask your Majesty to offer sacrifices to heaven as soon as possible."
Mr. Qi on the side said: "As long as your majesty reports to the Queen of Heaven, Xiao Liuqiu will officially become the land of my Apocalypse Empire."
Generally speaking, after occupying a land, you can identify with this land by offering sacrifices to heaven.
Its function is naturally to enhance the strength of the guardian.
That's right. If Mr. Qi were to stand on his own land now, his strength would be enhanced.
But there are also hidden dangers.
If Xiaoliuqiu was invaded and occupied by the Ming Empire, the national destiny of the Apocalypse Empire would be damaged.
One pros and one cons, this needs to be decided by Cheng Mu himself.
This is still different from the extension of the national destiny here.
When the national destiny comes here, this place can be regarded as a subordinate place of the country. When the emperor comes here in person, he can get the same strength bonus as in his own country.
But other soldiers or guardians cannot be blessed.
Just like some military skills, skills such as defending mountains and rivers, resisting external humiliation, etc., will not take effect.
As for the Queen of Sacrifice, the land occupied officially becomes part of the country. The various BUFFs possessed by the country will naturally extend there.
Not only does the emperor have a strength bonus, but the country's guardians and soldiers with specific military skills can exert their maximum combat effectiveness.
However, the risk is too great.
Therefore, many times, when many countries fail to completely secure victory in foreign wars, they generally do not offer sacrifices to heaven.
They were worried that after offering sacrifices to the heaven, the land would be occupied and taken back, which would backfire on the national destiny.
On the other hand, the Apocalypse Empire is a little different.
Since you have decided not to return it, you will not return it. As long as Xiaoliuqiu officially becomes part of the Apocalypse Empire, Qi Lao's guardian status will take effect.
It may not be possible to enhance his strength to the level of the divine platform.
However, even if the strength of a small realm is increased, it is an extra hope of victory.
"The news has been sent back."
Zhang Shun understood what Mr. Qi meant, and he said with some worry: "Everything depends on His Majesty's wishes."
Regardless of whether he sacrifices to heaven or not, as long as he does not receive the order to retreat, he will not retreat even one step!
"In that case, let's recruit troops!"
Li Cunxiao stood up again.
Now, the more than one million soldiers on Xiaoliuqiu are still too few.
If you want to fight against the entire Ming Empire, you must have at least two million-level super-god legions.
Only in this way can we hope to resist Liu Bowen, who is behind the altar.
