Everyone remained silent, but Liu Rengui said bravely: "Commander, actually, the general has wanted to ask this question for a long time."
"It's just that the general heard that this big food trip was a decision that the commander-in-chief, his majesty and several important ministers had planned for a long time, so he didn't dare to speak out."
"Now that the commander-in-chief has mentioned it, can you please inform the general?"
After Liu Rengui finished speaking, Cheng Wuting also looked at Su Chen, hoping to be convinced.
Su Chen smiled and said: "Then what do you think our purpose is?
Tell me what you think."
Liu Rengui paused and replied: "The general thinks that we are here to find out the strength of the cannibal and prepare for the future!"
"Commander, we are indeed not afraid of naval battles, but once we get to land,"
"It's not that the general looks down on the combat effectiveness of the Marines, but no matter how powerful they are, they are still made of flesh and blood!"
"Just like the cannibal's fearless fighting style, we only have a few people and can't afford to lose."
Cheng Wuting also nodded and agreed with Liu Rengui's statement.
Su Chen smiled and asked Li Chengqian: "Your Majesty, what do you want from your Majesty?"
"Since Your Majesty wants His Highness to accompany the army, he won't just let you gain experience, right?"
Li Chengqian nodded: "Although the court has no specific requirements for our food trip, it still has several purposes."
After straightening his clothes, Li Chengqian continued to say seriously: "First of all, everyone in the court wants to know how long it will take for our navy to reach Dashi, how much it will cost, and how effective our Navy of the Tang Dynasty will be against the Dashi."
"The ministers in the court have not yet made a clear judgment on naval battles and voyages, so this is the most basic purpose."
"The second thing is what Commander Liu just said, to find out the strength of the big cannibal."
"This strength includes not only the military, but also people's livelihood, population, diplomacy, institutions and other things."
"I, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, know basically nothing about the sudden appearance of the cannibal, so any information is being collected!"
Everyone nodded, it was normal to have such a request in the court.
"There is also a third one. This is my task. I need the cooperation of the teacher and you all."
Su Chen asked: "What is the specific mission of His Highness?"
Li Chengqian replied: "Find out the situation of the countries surrounding Dashi and establish diplomatic relations with Western countries."
Su Chen nodded: "It is indeed in line with the ideas of His Majesty and a group of ministers! They are also thinking of a strategy to unite vertical and horizontal forces!"
Li Chengqian said: "This strategy has always been available, and it costs nothing, so why not use it?"
"This is the main reason for joining the army. After all, my identity as the prince lies here!"
"Of course, for them, and for myself, I just want to learn a lot, and I have learned a lot along the way!"
After hearing this, Su Chen smiled and said: "Since His Highness said that he wanted to know the situation around the Dashi Empire,"
"We are just a few people traveling thousands of miles away. To be honest, it is difficult and very passive to understand the situation around Dashi."
"I know that there are people from Honglu Temple among His Highness's entourage,"
"But judging from the current situation, the Great Cannibal is said to be invincible in sweeping the surrounding areas. If His Highness wants to join forces, he must go to the Mediterranean coast!"
Su Chen said and spread out the map: "Currently, those who can compete with the great eclipse are all on the northern coast of the Mediterranean."
"Byzantium is the first choice, a long-established power!"
Li Chengqian sighed: "It's a bit far! The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea are not connected yet. We are not familiar with each other, so it is difficult to contact us!"
Su Chen smiled and said: "Your Highness, you are right. Being unfamiliar with the place and the language barrier are our biggest inconveniences here!"
"So it's very inconvenient for us to take the initiative to find them!"
"Then let's change our thinking and let them come to us?"
Liu Rengui: "Commander, no one knows we are here. How can they come to us?"
"Of course it's to become famous!"
"You said, we suddenly raided the cannibal's capital, are you worried that others won't know about it?"
Li Chengqian looked at Su Chen: "Teacher, is your idea too whimsical?"
Su Chen waved his hand: "It's not a whim, but if we want to attack Dashi, we must start from the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf."
"In the Persian Gulf, the giant cannibal must be waiting there, so we had no choice but to choose the Red Sea,"
"Among the cities close to the Red Sea, Medina is the most valuable."
Li Chengqian showed the map: "This Medina is not close to the sea! It looks like it's hundreds of miles away, right?"
Su Chen: "Two to three hundred miles, maybe. We will have to investigate in detail when the time comes."
"And even if we don't take Medina, we can still attack the ports along the Red Sea."
"To be honest, facing the desert climate of the Dashi Peninsula, it is impossible for the Marines to advance very far. They can only find coastal ports."
"Then lure the giant cannibal from the inland to the coast."
Liu Rengui looked at the map and said, "In other words, our goal is the Red Sea?"
Su Chen nodded: "You can say that!"
"Only by firmly controlling the Red Sea can we have the opportunity to implement future follow-up plans."
Pointing to the entrance of the Red Sea, Su Chen said to everyone: "You have also seen that the entrance of the Red Sea is very narrow, and there is a long east-west bay outside."
"We know nothing about the specific conditions there, whether the giant cannibals are prepared, the wind direction, ocean currents, etc., so it is necessary to go and find out."
"We only have so many people, but we can't withstand another suicide attack from the cannibal!"
Liu Rengui shook his head: "Commander, not only is the situation at sea important, it is also important on land."
"It would be better for us to inquire in detail about the specific situation in the Horn of Africa. If necessary, let the Marines directly seize the ports on the African side of the Red Sea in advance."
Su Chen looked at the map of the Horn of Africa: "Okay, let's see how many troops the Big Eater has deployed in the Horn of Africa."
“If necessary, we can start with the Horn of Africa!”
Li Chengqian said: "We still need to understand the specific local conditions first. It seems that this exploration plan to the Horn of Africa is indispensable?"
Su Chen nodded: "If you want to enter the Red Sea, you must know it in detail. This is much easier than going to the Dashi Peninsula to explore the situation."
"Who do you plan to put in charge, teacher? There aren't many people on board who can take on this responsibility."
"Of course I went there myself, why do you need to ask?"
Liu Rengui, Cheng Wuting, and Li Chengqian said in unison: "Commander, no!"
"Teacher, no!"
Su Chen stared at them: "What's wrong?
Do you think you are better than me?"
"Commander, you are the commander-in-chief of the army, how can you personally take risks?"
"Teacher, it's better to consider this matter in the long term. You alone are related to the comfort of the entire army and even the Tang Dynasty. You must not go into danger like this!"
Su Chen smiled and said: "Don't worry! I'm prepared!"
