Li Jia didn't care about the Kingdom of Champa at all. It had a small population, a small army, and it was a decentralized country. It could be captured by just a few thousand people.

The only thing that matters is its excessive amount of money and its location.

For maritime trade, Champa Port is a necessary stopping point. Its advantageous location makes maritime trade very convenient, which made Li Jia salivate.

Moreover, it is also related to the subsequent plan to attack Jiaozhi. From north to south, coupled with a flanking attack from south to north, it is simply a disaster for Annan, who is worried about internal affairs.

"The Champa country is small and the people are poor. It is no problem for the Hailong Army. However, it is easy to capture it, but it is very difficult to hold it and run it well!"

Li Jia still knew a little about Zhou Kui's war-seeking mentality. He had just taken up the post of commander and urgently needed to prove himself. Moreover, he also wanted to enrich his wallet by conquering the Kingdom of Champa.

After the establishment of the imperial court, the restrictions on the Hailong Army were quite large. At least they could not plunder at will. How could it feel like being a soldier and just living on food and salary?

"We don't know how to run a business, but we know how to fight. Anyway, the barbarians occupying the city are definitely not a problem. We can issue a military order!" Zhou Kui looked at this tone and felt a little like flying, and immediately patted his chest.

rang, and a military order was issued.

"Have you ever doubted our Navy Dragon Army? It's a small Champa country, a land of barbarians, it's an easy task, but it's not just about conquering it, there's a series of things that follow, and you really can't do it!

"

Li Jia sighed deliberately, with a look of embarrassment on his face.

Zhou Kui became anxious and said: "Let's capture the city and let those who know how to do the rest do the rest. We only attack the city!"

"This requires cooperation, not just siege the city!"

"We will cooperate, we will cooperate fully, as long as we are allowed to attack the city!"

"Don't try to trick me!"

"We don't dare to deceive the governor!" Zhou Kui quickly admitted his inferiority and said with his hands raised.

"Okay, for this expedition, we have already prepared food, grass, money and other things. If the day after tomorrow is a good day, we will go out!" Li Jia waved his hand, his face full of joy:

"Go find Secretary Fan!"

Looking at Zhou Kui's cunning eyes, Li Jiapo said with some worry:

"The matter of occupying the city is related to the future. Although he is young, he has seen a lot and has read a lot of books. You should listen to him more. From now on, he will be the protector of the Champa City Protectorate. Although you are the leader, you cannot

Despise him!"

"I've seen the governor!" Fan Di came with a confused look on his face. He saw the governor chatting with a rough-faced man. Although he was puzzled, he still maintained his demeanor.

"This is Zhou Kui, the commander of Hailong Army, and this is Secretary Fan. You will be partners from now on. Get to know each other!"

He glanced at the two of them and introduced.

"This?" Fan Di was a little confused, why did he partner with this person?

"By the way, I forgot to tell you, look at my brain!" Li Jia patted his head and said with a smile:

"Secretary Fan Difan, from today on, you are the newly established Protector of Champa City, and Commander Zhou is the commander-in-chief of this southern expedition. The two of you must cooperate with each other!"

"As ordered -" The two of them looked at each other and agreed quickly.

Then the two people retreated, only making eye contact with each other and speaking very little.

"Please ask General to take more care of you from now on!"

"You're welcome, Protector—"

Watching the two of them leave, Li Jia smiled, "Civil and martial arts have different paths, this is what it should be."

However, looking at these memorials in his hands, he was a little angry.

In some states, some obscene priests colluded with the local government to attack the government offices, and several people from the Chongfu Division were killed.

It’s so useless, ugh——

"Call the Shooting Division to come over -" Li Jia said helplessly.

In Yingzhou, hundreds of people gathered in front of a temple. Some of them had hoes and some had hunting bows. Facing dozens of government officials, they did not panic at all, pushing and shouting loudly.

"Down with these guys who destroyed my temple!"

"Go away, leave our Yingzhou——"

"Let's all come together, I don't believe they dare to destroy the temple!"

Zhang Jiezhi is a Taoist priest, but a Taoist priest from the Shangqing sect. He is wearing a Taoist robe and has a thin appearance. He is followed by several brothers. However, he is a little embarrassed at this time, and the fly whisk in his hand has disappeared.

"Daozhang Zhang, why don't we forget it! The people are grievances, and there is nothing we can do about it!" The governor timidly sat aside. Seeing this scene, he took a deep breath and looked at the usually obedient untouchables.

His face was ferocious, and he felt a little timid in his heart.

"No, these obscene priests have ruined so many families and harmed so many people. We can't let them go easily!"

Zhang Jiezhi felt that the saliva of the common people was sprayed on his face, but he could not give in at this time. The hundred-acre temple behind him had swallowed up countless people's fat and anointed, and it was definitely a disaster to Yingzhou.

As soon as he took office as the Chongfu Division, he was repulsed. Taoist Temple had spent a lot of effort. If he had been delayed, he would have been doomed.

"Prefect, as the parent official of Yingzhou and the one who makes decisions for the people, you cannot allow these strangers to destroy the foundation of Yingzhou! Without this crocodile temple, what will happen to the tens of thousands of people in Yingzhou in the future?

live?"

The person who spoke was a local gentry. He was a big man and he was promoted as the representative. He was obviously powerful. He spoke with righteousness and sincerity, which made even the governor waver.

"Humph, this is an obscene sacrifice, and it cannot be approved by the imperial court. It exploits the people for their wealth and anointing. I think you and other ignorant people should retreat quickly, otherwise the army is approaching and you will not be able to eat and carry around -"

Zhang Jiezhi said threateningly.

"An obscene sacrifice? The Crocodile Temple has been in Yingzhou for decades and has already won the hearts of the people. It cannot be considered an obscene sacrifice!"

"What he said seems to make sense..." The governor was shaken.

"There are dozens of us. Although there are fewer than them, there is no need to be afraid of him. Moreover, the governor must not forget that this is related to your evaluation. If we know that you are threatened by a group of untouchables, hehe——"

Zhang Jiezhi said quickly.

"I am the governor of Yingzhou. Wouldn't it be ridiculous if such a formation can force me to escape? Listen, if I take one more step forward, I will be punished for rebellion, and my family will be confiscated and exterminated. It's right in front of me. Let's see what you do.

elected!"

He turned around and looked at the huge stone statue with a crocodile head and a human body in front of him. The ferocious appearance frightened him. He had been in Yingzhou for several years and this was the first time he came here. It was indeed a lewd sacrifice, and it was really scary.

"Tear it down. It's a sin for me to be deceived by such ignorant people. It's a sin..." Touching his beard and thinking about this year's assessment, the governor straightened his back and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, you must not do this -" the gentry not far away hesitated, as if they were frightened by the confiscation of their homes and the extermination of their clans. When they saw these words of the governor, they burst into tears.

"How can I live without the Crocodile Temple?"

"Your Majesty, you can't do that——"

There was a cry of pain outside the door, soaring into the sky. The people seemed to know that their arms could not hold their thighs, so they began to cry sadly.

"It is indeed an obscene sacrifice that deceives people's hearts. If the governor had not spoken, we would not have been able to pass this test..." Taoist Zhang was filled with fear. Fortunately, he was not timid. Otherwise, these people who were deceived would have to be killed.
Chapter completed!