Emperor Guangde was discussing state affairs with his ministers.
After handling the daily affairs of the court, Emperor Guangde discussed with everyone the affairs of Du Ning and others.
After some discussion, all civil and military officials still firmly held a negative opinion.
"Your Majesty, I think that the Holy Court has ulterior motives. Once you agree to their request, it will definitely bring disaster to our Seven Islands and Sea Country. Please be aware of it."
"We must not let the Holy Court's warships pass through our waters. This is our bottom line."
"The so-called guarding against others is indispensable, we have to beware of the Holy Court!"
Emperor Guangde tapped his fingers on the dragon chair. He still couldn't make a decision.
If you reject Du Ning, there will be no suitable reason on the surface.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
Suddenly, an official from the Ministry of War hurried in, holding a document and saying: "Your Majesty, this is a letter of challenge sent by the pirates of the Hailong Gang. Please read it."
"What? A declaration of war?"
"The Sea Dragon Gang is issuing a challenge to our Seven Island Sea Country?"
The civil and military officials looked surprised. They had not provoked the Hailong Gang yet, but they did not expect that the Hailong Gang was coming towards the Seven Islands Sea Country.
"Send it up." Emperor Guangde said.
"Yes."
The official immediately submitted the letter of challenge to Emperor Guangde.
After Emperor Guangde read the letter of battle, the expression on his face instantly darkened.
"Your Majesty, what is said in the war letter?" Prime Minister Wang asked.
Emperor Guangde sneered and said: "This is a letter of war from Hai Batian, the leader of the Hailong Gang. This person advises me to give up the throne within three days and personally lead all the civil and military officials to surrender to the Hailong Gang Xian Island, otherwise
, the Sea Dragon Gang will attack us in three days and remove the Seven Island Sea Kingdom from the endless sea."
As soon as the words fell, the civil and military officials suddenly became furious.
"How outrageous! A mere sea pirate dares to despise our seven-island sea country like this. He deserves death!"
"What a courageous dog! He actually made such arrogant remarks and wanted to destroy the foundation of our seven-island sea country. It is a big joke in the world!"
"In all my life, I have never heard such a ridiculous joke! Who are a group of thieves? They dare to challenge our seven-island sea country, and they are underestimating their abilities!"
"Your Majesty! Please let our military department lead our troops to go out and let these pirates know how powerful our seven-island sea country is!"
"Master Shangshu is right. Please allow our Ministry of War to mobilize 100,000 navy troops to fight against the pirate forces. We swear to you that we will defend the dignity of our seven-island sea country with our lives and blood!"
"Fight! Fight! Fight!"
Many officials present were furious and full of fighting spirit. Almost no one had any objections. They all wanted to fight the Hailong Gang to show the power of their Seven Islands Sea Kingdom.
"Okay!"
Emperor Guangde was also excited when he saw this, "Since all of you are in agreement, I will now give an order for the Ministry of War to mobilize a hundred thousand naval troops to engage in a decisive battle with the Hailong Gang from the front. Let them know that we, the Seven Island Sea Country, are the only ones
He is the real overlord in the endless sea, the most powerful overlord!"
"Hai Guo will win!" Prime Minister Wang roared.
"The sea country will win! The sea country will win!"
Civil and military officials let out deafening roars of filial piety.
Next, Emperor Guangde began to recruit troops and worship generals, and appointed officials from the Ministry of War to mobilize 100,000 naval troops.
At the same time, the Ministry of Industry was ordered to supervise the arsenal to build numerous weapons, and the Ministry of Household Affairs was ordered to mobilize grain, grass and baggage, etc.
Emperor Guangde sat on the dragon chair and wrote a reply to the Hailong Gang in high spirits. In the letter, he used exquisite words to scold the Hailong Gang bloody and reduced the Hailong Gang to a group of vulnerable people.
Junk.
Looking at his article, Emperor Guangde was very satisfied.
"Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."
Prime Minister Wang said: "Didn't Mr. Yun Qi keep saying that the Holy Court would send troops to annihilate the Hailong Gang? Why don't we use this as a pretext to let Mr. Yun Qi and others participate in the battle, and we will have another contest with them. If our Ministry of War wins, then
There is no need for the Holy Court to send warships to the sea, so that they will not gossip about our sea country."
"Prime Minister Wang's method is good. We can lend them some military power and let them follow the navy to fight against the Hailong Gang. Whichever side has made the most military achievements and the greatest success will be the winner."
"I second the proposal!"
"I also agree."
Many officials strongly support Prime Minister Wang’s idea.
Emperor Guangde was also moved by this. This was indeed an opportunity for the Seven Islands Sea Kingdom to regain a win, and it was also an opportunity to reject the Holy Court's request.
Du Ning and others are just strong in personal combat. They are indeed superior when fighting alone, but fighting is not the same thing at all. They need to pay attention to strategies and plans, strategize, and win a decisive victory thousands of miles away.<
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After thinking about it for a moment, Emperor Guangde said: "Okay! I have this intention and want the Ministry of War to compete with the scholars of the Holy Forest Continent again."
"Come here, hurry up and invite Mr. Yunqi and others to the Jinluan Hall."
"Yes."
Liu Chengen immediately ordered officials from the Ministry of Rites to invite Du Ning and others to come to the Jinluan Hall.
The civil and military officials were smiling. They believed that in terms of fighting, they had absolute strength to defeat the scholars of the Holy Forest Continent.
This time, they must find their place and prove to the scholars of the Holy Forest Continent the combat effectiveness of their seven-island sea country's powerful navy.
Soon.
Du Ning and others arrived at the Jinluan Palace.
"We have met Your Majesty." Du Ning and others led the crowd in salute.
"You're welcome, please take a seat." Emperor Guangde smiled.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Everyone sat on the ground.
Du Ning glanced at everyone, observing each of their expressions.
"May I ask, Your Majesty, why did you summon us?" Du Ning asked.
Emperor Guangde said: "As Du Jun said before, the Hailong Gang has brought their war to our Seven Islands Sea Country. The leader of the Hailong Gang, Hai Batian, has declared war on our Sea Country, and I have also accepted the fight. Next We must deploy our troops and generals and dispatch one hundred thousand naval troops to fight to the death with the Hailong Gang in order to safeguard the tranquility of our maritime country."
"So that's it. It seems that just as the Holy Court expected, the Hailong Gang is about to attack the Seven Islands Sea Kingdom."
After Du Ning heard the news, the expression on his face instantly became extremely serious.
The warriors in the Lingwu Continent are all highly skilled in martial arts. With the naval combat capabilities of the Seven Island Sea Kingdom, it is probably difficult for them to be the opponents of the Hailong Gang.
Because the Seven-Island Sea Country once closed itself off to the rest of the world, allowing countries that could have sustained development to stand still, even the elite maritime elites who could dominate one side have long been left far behind by others.
However, the people of the Seven Islands Sea Country have no awareness of this and still stubbornly believe that their maritime army is invincible. In fact, the civilization of the Seven Islands Sea Country has lagged far behind.
So Du Ning said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly. I think it is not appropriate for the Seven Islands Sea Country to officially start a war with the Hailong Gang."
"Why is this?" Emperor Guangde asked.
Du Ning was thinking on the spot, not knowing what to say.
But no matter how cruel the facts are, they still have to be told.
So Du Ning said helplessly: "Because your navy from the Seven Islands Sea Country is no match for the Sea Dragon Gang."
"How outrageous! How dare you slander our country's 100,000-strong navy like this!"
"My lies are misleading! I didn't expect you mainland scholars to look down on us so much!"
"You have shaken our military morale so much, what crime do you deserve!"
Many officials were furious. They did not expect that Duning would speak so freely and humiliate their proud maritime elite in public. Is this intolerable?
"Bang!"
Emperor Guangde slapped the dragon chair and said with an angry look on his face: "Du Jun, I respect you as a gentleman and have already tolerated you for a long time, but you can't humiliate our elites at sea no matter what."
Du Ning apologized: "Please calm down, Your Majesty. I am not insulting you with words, but according to the investigation of our Holy Court, it is indeed difficult for your Seven Islands Sea Country to compete with the Hailong Gang. Once there is a head-on battle, your Seven Islands Sea Country is destined to suffer."
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Prime Minister Wang showed contempt and said sarcastically: "Mr. Du, we originally maintained the most basic respect for you, but now, since you have spoken so harshly, don't blame me for speaking harshly.
Why does your Holy Court say that if our Seven Islands Sea Country is defeated by the Hailong Gang, we will definitely lose to the Hailong Gang? Who gave you the courage and guts to slander us like this? Who do you think the Holy Court is? Who do you think you are?" p>
The scholars in the Holy Forest Continent suddenly became angry.
"How dare you! How dare you disrespect the Holy Court!" Fan Rulong shouted sharply.
Tian Feipeng said loudly: "The reason why the Holy Courtyard is called the Holy Courtyard is because there are saints sitting there looking over the world. If you don't respect the Holy Courtyard, you are disrespecting the saints!"
"You are also scholars of the human race. You can disrespect us, but you cannot be so rude to the saints!" Wei Zheming scolded.
"Haha..."
Prime Minister Wang laughed louder and said to everyone: "Don't use the Holy Court to oppress us. Are there any saints in your so-called Holy Court? I'm afraid they have long existed in name only."
"Prime Minister Wang, what do you mean by this? Are you cursing the saints?" Du Ning's eyes were like swordsmanship.
"What do you mean? Haha..."
Prime Minister Wang said proudly: "For so many years, you scholars in the Holy Forest Continent have been using the banner of the Holy Court, but in fact there are no saints in your Holy Court. Do you think we didn't see you coming?"<
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"What? Have you always thought that there are no saints in our Holy Court?"
Du Ning and others suddenly felt a headache. They all said that the Seven Islands Sea Country had cut off contact with the Holy Forest Continent because of its isolation. Now that the two sides have begun to restore diplomatic relations, the other party actually doesn't know if there are saints in the Holy Academy.
The understanding and structure of both parties are completely wrong!
Tian Feipeng said seriously: "Master Wang, there are many saints in our Holy Court. If your words are heard by the saints, I really don't know what they will think."
"Haha..."
Many officials couldn't help laughing, with contempt and disdain in their eyes.