After hearing the news, some guards rushed over and looked nervously on guard around them.
"Nothing."
Liu Bowen waved his hand and said, "You can go down first."
Letting his subordinates see Zhu Di's embarrassment would completely undermine the emperor's majesty.
"I...I obey."
More than a dozen guards with knives looked at each other, but in the end they obeyed Liu Bowen's order. Talking nonsense? They would definitely not dare.
"Liu...Liu Sheng."
At this time, Zhu Di said: "Inform me about the civil and military officials and ask them to wait in the Jinluan Palace!"
Since he had already broken up with each other, he naturally knew that Cheng Mu would not let it go.
War is about to begin!
"Your Majesty, the minister has sent word to the imperial physician."
However, Liu Bowen requested: "Please don't be too late to summon the ministers again after your Majesty recovers."
Although the war is about to begin, it does not mean that the Apocalypse Empire will attack Yingtian Mansion in the next second.
In his understanding, before every war, it takes at least ten and a half days to mobilize troops. If it is a large-scale national war, it is normal to prepare for several months or even years.
"Just let the imperial doctor bandage it for me."
Zhu Di shook his head: "We can't wait for any second at this time."
War is always a race against time. Sometimes the competition in war is not the combat effectiveness of both sides, but the adequacy of preparations of both sides!
Moreover, since the invaders of the Han Empire were driven out of the country, the morale of the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty was booming.
It's also just right for a big battle.
Threat to the Han Empire from the North?
According to the analysis of the ministers of the Ming Empire, after the last failure, the Han Empire would not easily raise its troops again.
Before complete preparations are made, if the first failure is due to lack of preparation, there are still excuses to be found. But if it still fails the second time, then the Han Empire will be internally unstable.
"Old minister...obey your order."
Liu Bowen did not refute again. He knew that this was the diligence that an emperor should have.
Not long after.
Zhu Di, who had recovered slightly, appeared in the Jinluan Palace, and the ministers in the palace had been waiting for a long time.
"We see your majesty and wish your majesty good health."
These people were not fools, but rather sharp-eyed and careful. They noticed Zhu Di's abnormality at the first sight.
"Dear ladies, please rise."
Zhu Di did not pay attention to the speculations in the minds of his ministers. He ordered: "From now on, all ministries in the court will perform their respective duties."
"Shang Shu of the Ministry of War, I order you to expand your army to three million and send them to Guangxi and Yunnan provinces as soon as possible."
"Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, I order your ministry to be solely responsible for the distribution of military pay. All domestic affairs must make way for the Ministry of War at this time!"
"Moreover, I order you to conduct a census of all ranger names in the country and recruit 10 million capable rangers to join the war against the Apocalypse Empire!"
This is the best and only opportunity for his Ming Empire to rise.
The Apocalypse Empire could develop into such a powerful state in just one or two years. Zhu Di was worried that his Ming Empire would be overtaken by the Apocalypse Empire in less than a year.
By then, the last bit of his backbone will really be gone.
Rather than being trampled and trampled by others at that time, it is better to fight hard when there is still a chance to win.
As long as the Apocalypse Empire is conquered in this battle, the Ming Dynasty will become the most powerful empire in Chinese civilization, bar none!
Who wouldn't be tempted by such an opportunity?
"Wei Chen obeys your orders!"
In the palace, the Ministers of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs took orders one after another. At the same time, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Personnel and other departments were also operating quickly.
Now the entire Ming Empire and the entire six central ministries are preparing for the upcoming battle.
Finally, Zhu Di gave Yu Qian a special task.
"Yu Aiqing, you still need to go to the Tang Empire in person. When you see Empress Tang, you must report everything you know about the Apocalypse Empire to the Emperor Tang truthfully."
"Finally, I request the Tang Empire to send troops together to attack the Apocalypse Empire!"
"Here, you take the sea route!"
For Zhu Di, fighting the Apocalypse Empire one-on-one, the outcome is still uncertain.
But if he can win over the Tang Empire, he will have absolute confidence in this battle. When the time comes, the Ming Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty will peacefully divide the land of the Apocalypse Empire, wouldn't it be beautiful?
"The humble minister obeys the decree."
Yu Qian agreed again. He was now the royal diplomatic envoy of the Ming Empire, and it was up to him whether he could persuade Li Shimin.
At the same time, Shenlong Island.
The pirates of the Zheng family who were fleeing in all directions fled here.
But before they could relax, Cheng Mu and others had already arrived.
"Your Majesty, there are more than 20 million people on Shenlong Island, most of whom are young adults."
Since he was determined to join Cheng Mu, Zheng Chenggong also knew everything: "There are hundreds of mines on the island, and the logging industry and fishery resources are very rich..."
"Okay."
However, Cheng Mu interrupted him: "I'm not here to care about you. You can tell Zheng Xiao about these things when the time comes."
"The next thing you have to do is to form the most elite shark pirate team!"
"And Mrs. Zheng, you can complete your Kyushu soldiers here!"
"Zhang Shun, replenish the Tianlong Army under your command to a full strength of 200,000."
He could just take a look at Shenlong Island. The biggest purpose of this trip was to urge Zheng Chenggong to build his army.
At the same time, the Kyushu Army, which suffered heavy casualties, had to replenish its troops.
In that battle, both the one million Kyushu Army and the one million Flying Tiger Army lost more than half of their lives. Even the powerful Tianlong Army soldiers lost nearly 50,000 lives.
After all, the more than six million pirates commanded by Zheng Zhilong are not lowly people.
"The last general takes command!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, General!"
Zheng Chenggong, Zheng Yisao and others accepted the order one after another. Since Cheng Mu asked them to recruit troops, his meaning was very clear.
They will participate in the war against the Ming Empire. What is this? This is the emperor's favor!
"Your Majesty? Where is the general?"
However, at this time, Li Cunxiao, who was carried on the shoulders by the guards, became anxious. He shouted: "Your Majesty, the last general's Flying Tiger Army also needs to recruit more soldiers!"
At this moment, there are only about 600,000 Flying Tiger Army soldiers left under his command. Although their strength has improved, they are still scarred.
Even Li Cunxiao was almost disabled.
"You should rest for a while first. Zheng Xiao is on the way here. Then you can go with her to the Kingdom of the Goddess to recuperate."
Cheng Mu looked at Li Cunxiao who needed to be carried away, and without hesitation gave the order to let him rest.
People are almost useless, why don't they take good care of themselves? Li Cunxiao's injury is also an injury from the source!
"Your Majesty! The general can still fight again! He can still fight again!"
When he heard that Zheng Xiao was coming, Li Cunxiao panicked instantly. That woman was too proactive and he couldn't resist her!
However, Cheng Mu rejected him.
"That's how it's settled."
He felt that Zheng Xiao was a good girl, and it was completely an honor for Li Cunxiao to marry her.
It was also at this time that he made a promise to Zhang Shun and Zheng Yisao: "After the war in the Ming Empire is over, you will get married!"
The people under his command can come together, and as an emperor, he is actually very happy.
In the Apocalypse Empire, there is no rule against falling in love between colleagues.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhang Shun and Zheng Yisao were very excited.
But Cheng Muke didn't make them happy too early.
"Recover your injuries early, and then send troops to Xiaoliuqiu with the Shark Army."
That's right.
Not long after withdrawing from Xiaoliuqiu, the army of his Apocalypse Empire will enter the Xiaoliuqiu Islands again.
From now on, it is impossible to return this little Ryukyu!
