Those who do not plan for the overall situation are not enough to plan for one area.
According to the plan, Qin Huaidao was preparing to go out to the seaport, and when it was absolutely safe, he killed Emperor Shuming, leaving the Japanese nation without a leader, laying the foundation for the disaster, and then releasing Emperor Shuming's children back. In order to fight for power and profit, all forces must support one of Emperor Shuming's sons as puppets to fight for the world.
And Emperor Shumei has three sons, plus the ambitious prime minister Soga Ezo, it will definitely become a mess.
After learning about the existence of the emperor's uncle, a powerful person in charge of the navy, Qin Huaidao became more determined and decided that as long as Emperor Shuming died, the Japanese country would not be in chaos. With a powerful person like the emperor's uncle sitting in charge, Soga Ezo might not be able to succeed in seizing the throne, but
Once Emperor Shuming dies, the emperor's uncle will also have selfish motives.
Thoughts flashed through his mind. Qin Huaidao glanced at Emperor Shuming calmly and did not answer.
Emperor Shuming thought that Qin Huaidao was afraid, and he was secretly relieved that his life was protected, but in order to survive, he did not dare to speak again for fear of angering Qin Huaidao.
The fleet moved forward under the watchful eyes of 20,000 Japanese naval officers. When everyone saw that the navy did not move, they gradually let go of their nervousness. Qin Huaidao also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It would be best not to fight.
The troops were still too small. If there were only 10,000 people and enough mines and explosives, Qin Huaidao would not have left and captured the entire Japanese state in one fell swoop, turning the Japanese state into a governor's palace in the Tang Dynasty.
This idea can only be discussed later.
About half an hour later, the fleet sailed out of the bay without any danger, and the Japanese navy followed. Emperor Shu Ming would not withdraw his troops unless he rescued Shu Ming, and Qin Huaidao did not stop him. He glanced at the observation post, and the other party nodded knowingly, and quickly
Climb the mast, look far away, and search for your own people.
"We have already left the harbor, is it time to let him go?" Emperor Shuming stood up, his tone a little urgent.
"Of course, I keep my word." Qin Huaidao said perfunctorily, and glanced at the navy that was following behind him. There were 20,000 people in the navy. If he really wanted to fight, he would not be able to get any advantage. He thought of a plan and said: "Emperor Shu Ming, if I
If my guess is correct, Soga Ezo must have sent people to intercept him nearby. I wonder how many naval forces he controls?"
"About 10,000, they are private soldiers, but their combat effectiveness is not bad." Emperor Shuming said casually. Suddenly something occurred to him, his face changed, and he hurriedly asked: "What do you mean?"
"It means that he will set up an ambush, kill you, put the blame on me, and steal all the property. With these properties, his strength will greatly increase, and he will aspire to be the emperor. What do you think?" Qin Huaidao's eyes flashed.
Ridicule.
Emperor Shu Ming was very quick to explain. He thought of many things in an instant, and his face became ugly. After thinking for a moment, he said: "How about we join forces and eat his navy?"
"What good do I get?" Qin Huaidao asked when he saw that the other party took the bait.
"Five million taels of silver." Emperor Shuming made the price directly.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, you are really rich. It seems that you still have a treasure house that has not been plundered." Qin Huaidao said with some emotion.
Emperor Shuming said without hesitation: "The silver produced in Japan can be mined as much as you want. Silver is of little significance to the Japanese country. It is still bartered in many places. The circulation of silver is not large, but it is very important to the Tang Dynasty.
If you are willing, you and I can form an alliance to produce grain for the Tang Dynasty in the south of the Yangtze River, and you can become the only grain supplier of the Japanese country, purchasing no less than 30 million taels of silver every year, how about that?"
After hearing this, Qin Huaidao was not only unmoved, but his heart tightened. He bought 30 million grains, which was a big deal. He knew that Japan was short of resources and was preparing to stock up on grains, right?
People with such a strategic vision cannot be retained.
Killing intent flashed through his heart, but he smiled calmly on his face and said: "Good proposal, what do I need to pay?"
"You don't need to pay anything. In addition, the Japanese country is short of iron and cannot even make farm tools. If possible, we can also do iron business. The price can be three times that of the Tang country. How about it?"
Iron is a strategic material in this era and can be used to make weapons. This man has great ambitions and hides his secrets deeply. Qin Huaidao became more determined in his decision to disrupt the Japanese country, but with a smile on his face: "This proposal is good, but the sea route
It’s dangerous and the cost is too high, I want five times the price.”
"No problem, just as you said!" Emperor Shuming agreed, thinking Qin Huaidao was a greedy businessman, but he didn't know that Qin Huaidao had already been included in his must-kill list.
But I have to admit that Emperor Shuming's proposal is very touching, and someone else would definitely be tempted.
"Report, a large number of sea ships have been spotted in the southeast." The voice of the observation post on the mast suddenly came to mind.
Qin Huaidao looked toward the southeast. As far as he could see, there were rolling waves and nothing else could be seen. However, he did not dare to be careless and asked: "How many ships are coming?"
"It's densely packed and too far away to judge."
Mi Ming Pama was definitely not one of his own, and was most likely from Soga Ezo. Qin Huaidao made a quick decision and shouted: "Send the order, speed up and find our ship."
On the battlefield, you must never abandon your own people. This is the bottom line.
"You still have ships?" Emperor Shuming's expression changed.
Qin Huaidao did not shy away. Anyway, he would see it soon. He nodded and asked: "Should you inform your navy to attack the enemy coming from the southeast? Let me see your sincerity in cooperation."
"Of course you can. We only need to send one person to carry the token to deliver the message. Why don't we let Prince Qing go? Prince Qing has a close relationship with the emperor's uncle, and the emperor will believe what he says." Emperor Shu Ming was also afraid of death, and he agreed. At this time, they joined forces to save the world.
People also save themselves.
"Let the imperial concubine go." Qin Huaidao refused directly. He couldn't let the prince go until it was safe. Who knows if the emperor's uncle would turn around and go back if he had a young prince?
Emperor Shuming was a little unwilling, but he also knew that persistence was useless. He took out a jade plaque as a token, and after a few words, everyone freed up a small boat and let the imperial concubine take it alone, rowing back.
The fleet continued to move forward and gradually distanced itself from the imperial concubine.
The navy came later and took the princess into a tall ship.
When Qin Huaidao saw the imperial concubine boarding the ship, he withdrew his gaze and no longer paid attention. Using the Japanese navy to attack Soga Ezo was just a casual move. It didn't matter whether it succeeded or not. Of course he would not hand over his life to others on the battlefield.
Looking from afar, I saw the large number of sea ships approaching with murderous intent.
The distance between the two sides is getting closer and closer. If they continue to move forward, they will definitely collide, but Qin Huaidao cannot change his route. Looking towards the south, there is a little worry in his eyes - will the remaining troops have been killed?
The war was about to break out, and a suppressed emotion surged into everyone's mind.
Everyone was waiting solemnly, staring intently at the sea-going ship rushing toward them from the southeast.
Yuchi Baolin came over and asked in a low voice: "The distance is getting closer and closer, do you want to form a formation to fight?"
"No rush, wait a little longer and move on." Qin Huaidao said in a deep voice.
The order was quickly conveyed and the fleet continued to move forward.
Not long after, a surprising voice came from the mast: "Sir, our ship has been discovered, southwest."
Qin Huaidao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It was fine. He quickly looked to the southwest, but there was nothing in the vast sea except waves. Guessing that the height was not high enough, he quickly ordered: "Send an order to inform them to rush back and forth to join all the ships."
Full speed westward."
Going south is to find other people, and going west is the direction back to Datang.
The order was quickly spread through semaphores, and all ships changed course and moved forward at full speed.
Qin Huaidao looked at the Japanese naval force behind him. He unexpectedly stopped and neither pursued nor intercepted the ships coming from the southeast. This was so strange that he couldn't help but look at Emperor Shuming.
Emperor Shuming also looked at the navy behind him, his expression gloomy and terrifying.
"It seems that someone doesn't want you to go back." Qin Huaidao teased.
"You can't run away either. It's not a loss if you have the Protector of the Tang Dynasty accompanying you." Emperor Shuming said dissatisfiedly.
"not necessarily!"
Qin Huaidao smiled confidently and looked to the southwest. Six troop transport ships and two building ships were coming quickly. Looking to the southeast, he saw that the large number of pursuing ships were getting closer. He suddenly thought of a possibility and snorted coldly.
Said: "Your uncle is very scheming. He wants others to attack me first, and then send troops after both sides have been hurt. By then, they will all be silenced, and he can go back and take over the throne of the emperor as a hero."
Of course Emperor Shuming also thought of this, but he didn't say anything.
Qin Huaidao continued: "Japan boasts that it is stronger in naval warfare than the Tang Dynasty. Do you really think that I am afraid? Today I will let you see what naval warfare is."
After saying that, a huge fighting spirit erupted.