Although he couldn't beat him, Shang Xiandao still patted his chest and made a promise.

In other words, in this situation, you can't help but fight. If you can't fight, you can't let people go to Jinling City, right?

Moreover, if it really can't be defeated, it can be weakened so that Jinling has enough strength to defend.

It can be said that the navy has become the most important part.

No matter whether you can beat or not, you have to fight.

The courtiers of the Southern Tang Dynasty did not believe that Jinling City could be conquered by the navy alone, but the arrival of the puppet navy at the city was a huge blow to the declining Southern Tang court.

Especially in the era of centralized power, the central government was able to lead local areas mainly by relying on its prestige, in addition to the army. A court that allows enemy troops to attack the capital is obviously showing its weakness.

For example, the Later Jin Dynasty, which relied on the Khitan and betrayed the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, suffered from internal and external troubles and repeated rebellions since its establishment; the later Qing Dynasty lost power and humiliated the country, and the local government became powerful. When it declared war with other countries, it actually had mutual guarantees from the southeast, allowing the court to fight alone.

It can be said to be extremely rare.

Therefore, the Long Xiang Army and the Long An Army fought with the determination to die, and there was absolutely no room for failure.

Later, in order to know themselves and the enemy, the courtiers began to summon Chen Hongjin, a figure in the Qingyuan Army.

"Your Majesty, Chen Hongjin, see you!"

After learning about Li Yu's summons, Chen Hongjin's anxiety finally eased a little. Since he fled from Tingzhou to Jinling, although he was no longer in danger of his life, he was like a prisoner, locked in the courtyard and not allowed to go out.

Not to mention, the days when he lost his power made him even more confused and his whole person lost his energy.

After learning about Huangfu Jixun's defeat, he was surprised. When he learned that Lin Renzhao had gone south and besieged Tingzhou City, he was a little happy.

Because he understands southern Fujian better than Lin Renzhao, he is the best choice to lead the army in battle.

He waited and waited, but still did not receive the summons from the court. He was so anxious that it was impossible to describe his mood.

"Chen Tongjun, you came from Zhangquan, have you ever known the puppet country's army?" Han Xizai asked quickly.

"Reporting to the Minister, I don't know the details, but I only know that the army of this puppet country attaches great importance to military discipline, and even the permanent military judges in the army are feared by everyone, so when it comes to battle, they are not afraid of death. We are waiting for Southern Fujian

People have not been accustomed to fighting for a long time, so they are attacked."

Hearing this, everyone suddenly realized, and Li Yu, who was sitting high, also nodded.

It turns out that this pseudo-state, like the Qin State in the history books, has heavy punishments and laws. This makes the soldiers very resentful, but it can be used to some advantage.

Everyone used their own military insights and thought they had a brilliant plan.

"Do you know anything about the navy of the puppet country?"

"The last general only knows that his sea dragon army is tyrannical on the sea. Every ship passing by has to collect sea money, and merchants complain."

"How many ships does this Navy Dragon Army have?"

"There are about two hundred ships, and there are nearly thirty large ships with thousands of materials. They are a first-class force on the sea."

"Where is the Dongting Lake Navy Master?"

"General, I have heard about it, but I don't know. After all, the Dongting Lake Navy is located in Hunan, which is far away from Fujian."

"Just step back, there will be instructions later."

"I will finally retire."

After just asking a few words, Chen Hongjin felt extremely aggrieved, especially when he felt the contemptuous looks of those senior officials and the emperor, and he was extremely angry.

The dignified Commander-in-Chief of the Qingyuan Army had never suffered such grievances, being yelled at and yelled at, but not having a single kind word to say.

"Bah!" Chen Hongjin endured it all the way. When he returned home, he couldn't bear it anymore and muttered: "It seems that the imperial court is about to end."

Although he has been locked up, based on these few words, he can also guess that asking about the situation of the Dongting Lake Navy this time is probably because Lingnan is about to dispatch the navy. Although he does not know the situation of the Dongting Lake Navy, he is sure

No less than the Hailong Army.

After all, the puppet country has occupied Hunan for almost two years.

"It seems that the Tang State can no longer stay, and it is necessary to find another way to survive." Chen Hongjin shook his head, feeling extremely disappointed that the Tang State did not reuse him. Without an army, he felt no sense of security.

"Wu Yue must be in doom. Is he going to the Central Plains?"

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However, it is said that when the Dongting Lake Navy set sail, the Navy Dragon Army located on Wengshan Island, also known as the Zhoushan Islands, also received instructions from the imperial court and prepared to go north to attack from both sides with the Dongting Lake Navy.

Wengshan Island is indeed very small and has good people. For Hailongjun, it can only be a resting place. There is not much food supply. At most, it can provide some fresh water.

"Let the brothers tidy up. Get up early tomorrow and after breakfast, we will go north."

Zhang Kui picked his nose, looked at the people coming and going and the soldiers walking, and couldn't help but give instructions.

"Nuo——" Deputy Commander Zhang He quickly agreed, with a happy look on his face. He knew that a war was coming. The Navy Dragon Army had been dormant for several years and could finally show off its capabilities.

"By the way, not only are we involved in this battle, the group of people from Dongting Lake are also involved. We, the Navy Dragon Army, were waiting in front of His Majesty when he was hiding in his residence. We cannot lose our prestige now."

"Commander, please rest assured. Everyone in our Hailong Army has been looking forward to this day for a long time. We will never embarrass you." Zhang He said loudly, his face turning red.

I have long been tired of fighting pirates every day. Besides, how can there be so many pirates in the world? Without pirates, there is no military merit. Without military merit, there is no title and no promotion.

It's frustrating to say that there are tens of thousands of people in Nuo Da's navy army, but there is only one baron. His deputy commander can't even get a title, which is really annoying.

"We have captured Wengshan Island this time, which can be regarded as opening up territory for the imperial court."

Zhang Kui casually mentioned.

"You mean?" Zhang He was a little surprised.

"After all, it's a county. I, as a baron, can't be promoted, but there will definitely be a few brave and determined people."

Zhang Kui said with a smile, patted his shoulder and said: "This time when we go north, if we capture Jinling, I won't be a baron or a viscount, and we can even win an earl!"

"As long as we, the brothers of the Navy, work together and don't let the Dongting Lake Navy take away the credit, then we will have all the money, food and land we need. The imperial court has always been very generous."

The two chatted happily, imagining the beauty of the title. Zhang Kui even thought about going to the Jinling Palace, grabbing a few beauties, and having a great time.

Taste the tenderness of Jiangnan women.

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

"Report, commander, there are enemy troops attacking!" At this time, someone suddenly came to report.

"Is Wu Yueguo so bold? Aren't you afraid that we will loot his Mingzhou City?"

Zhang Kui said angrily.
Chapter completed!