Urgent military reports from several southeastern provinces came one after another, making Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao's faces become very gloomy.
Looking at the report on the imperial case, Zhu Yuanzhang could no longer suppress his inner anger and roared:
"The order is issued to let Xu Da enter the capital!"
Zhu Biao was shocked and quickly tried to dissuade him:
"Father, you must not do it. The navy is still under construction. If we attack rashly, we may not be able to match the Japanese pirates."
Zhu Biao felt that his father was so angry that he lost his head.
Just now, news came that Japanese pirates were attacking several southeastern provinces.
Not only Taizhou, but also Hangzhou in Jiangnan Province, Quanzhou, Fuzhou and other places in Fujian were all attacked by Japanese pirates.
As if someone was directing from behind, overnight, the southeastern coast of the Ming Dynasty was on fire everywhere.
The most irritating thing is that these Japanese pirates are like locusts, killing wherever they rush, leaving no trace behind.
More than 3,000 people were killed and injured in Fuping County, Hangzhou, as well as in Quanzhou, Fuzhou and other places.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Xu Da to Beijing. You don't need to think about it, just to send troops to exterminate the Japanese pirates.
After hearing Zhu Biao's admonition, Zhu Yuanzhang did not relax. Instead, he opened his eyes angrily and said in a deep voice:
"The people of the Ming Dynasty must avenge themselves."
"These Japanese pirates dare to come looking for death, then we will let these people die without a burial place."
"Summon Xu Da to Beijing quickly. We will send troops to exterminate the Japanese pirates!"
Zhu Biao did not dare to persuade him any more, but the young eunuch on the side quickly went down to draft an edict and convey Zhu Yuanzhang's will.
...
Shanghu County, inside the base.
Li Jin rarely appeared at the training base. During these days, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to the cause of shipbuilding, leaving all naval training to the teaching team.
But today, Li Jin came to the training base uncharacteristically and found Lan Yu and Xu Da who were training soldiers by the sea.
"Master Li, why are you interested in coming here today?"
Lan Yu was in a good mood after seeing Li Jin, and couldn't help teasing him.
There was no smile on Li Jin's face. Instead, he looked gloomy and gloomy, as if he could drip water.
Xu Da felt something was wrong at the side and asked aloud:
"What happened?"
"Something happened in the south!"
Li Jin took out the report in his hand and gave it to Xu Da and Lan Yu.
Xu Da was shocked, took the report and hurriedly checked it.
Lan Yu on the side also squeezed closer. He wanted to see what happened to make Li Jin so angry!
"brute!!"
After Lan Yu read the report, he roared angrily, and his murderous aura overflowed uncontrollably, making the surrounding temperature seem to drop a bit.
Xu Da's mouth, which had always been wearing a gentle smile, also sank at this time.
"Japanese pirates deserve death!"
Xu Da did not roar, but his understatement made people shudder.
Li Jin's face was still ugly and he said:
"I swear I will not be a human unless I take revenge for this."
The three of them had the same attitude, and they all wanted to crush these Japanese pirates into ashes.
But none of the three said they would send troops immediately to destroy the Japanese pirates.
Because their current military training has not yet achieved the expected training results.
While the three of them were talking, the eunuch under Zhu Yuanzhang came panting in front of them.
"The emperor issued a decree announcing that the Duke of Wei, Xu Da, would be in court."
Li Jin, Lan Yu, Xu Da and the others were shocked when they heard this. They summoned Xu Da at this time, and the purpose was self-evident.
Xu Da looked a little ugly, but he still knelt down to receive the order and prepared to enter the capital.
"Duke Wei, this is not the best time to send troops. Please remember this, Duke Wei."
Li Jin was a little worried and reminded Xu Da aloud, hoping that Xu Da could pass this message to Zhu Yuanzhang and let Zhu Yuanzhang tolerate it for a few days.
Xu Da looked at Li Jin with a responsible expression without saying a word.
The closest general to Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da knew Zhu Yuanzhang very well.
Now that something is happening in the southeast, Zhu Yuanzhang will never stand idly by.
If Li Jin hadn't bothered with these warships and navy, Zhu Yuanzhang might have settled down and moved the people to the interior.
But now Zhu Yuanzhang actually sent Xu Da Lanyu and led an army of 20,000 to Shanghu County for training, so he would definitely send troops.
Even if I tried to dissuade him with sincerity, I'm afraid it would be in vain.
"My lord, let's go quickly, the emperor is still waiting for you!"
Before Xu Da could reply, the little eunuch next to him was already urging him. After all, Zhu Yuanzhang looked very anxious when he announced the decree.
Xu Da glanced at the little eunuch, who was so frightened that he dared not speak.
Then he turned to Li Jin and said:
"Master Li, you'd better prepare quickly, this war is inevitable."
Li Jin's eyes widened instantly and he wanted to persuade again, but Xu Da reached out to stop him.
"This matter is not something you or I can control. It is a matter of eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor."
"This operation is imperative, and we must win. If we lose, the Ming Sea will no longer be owned by the Ming Dynasty."
Xu Da's tone was firm and his expression was resolute. He looked at Li Jin with a look that could not be refused.
Li Jin understood.
Zhu Yuanzhang must fight this battle, and he will only win but not lose, otherwise all Li Jin's efforts will be in vain.
Xu Da left without explaining anything more, but he believed that Li Jin was a smart man, and he should understand without further explanation.
"Master Li, what should we do next?"
Lan Yu looked at Li Jin with bright eyes. He naturally understood what Xu Da meant just now.
Next, let’s see what Li Jin says?
After all, Li Jin had to provide food and fodder for the warships and warships during marches and battles.
Li Jin lowered his head and thought.
To be honest, Li Jin didn't want to go on an expedition at this time.
On the one hand, the training of the soldiers has not been completed yet, although the formation of these people is already in shape.
However, the use of weapons was still a bit awkward and did not achieve the desired effect of Li Jin.
Now that he is out at sea, Li Jin is still a little worried.
On the other hand, it is now freezing cold, and sailors who are not familiar with the properties of water are likely to drown directly if they fall into the cold sea water.
But Xu Da's words just now let Li Jin know that Zhu Yuanzhang would not give him any more time to prepare.
Thinking of the people of the Ming Dynasty who were massacred by Japanese pirates, Li Jin finally gritted his teeth, calmed down, and said coldly:
"Assemble the army and prepare for war!"
...
Go to the study room.
After running around for a day and a night, Xu Da finally arrived at the study room on the afternoon of the next day.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard that Xu Da had come to Beijing, he directly summoned Xu Da into the study room to discuss the march without giving Xu Da time to rest.
Xu Da's hair and beard have some ice residue, and his face is very weathered, looking like he has experienced many vicissitudes of life.
But at this time, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care whether Xu Da was tired or not, he went straight to the point and asked:
"Xu Da, do you know about things in the southeast?"
Xu Da cupped his hands and said:
"Chen, I know!"
"Tell us, what should we do with these beasts?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened angrily, as if he wanted to eat people.
Xu Da replied in a deep voice:
"These beasts deserve to die, their bodies should be broken into pieces, and they should never be reincarnated!"
"In this case, we ask you to send troops. Can you exterminate these beasts and avenge the people of Ming Dynasty!"
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Xu Da, hoping to get the answer he wanted from Xu Da.
But Xu Da just cupped his hands and lowered his head without saying a word.
Seeing that Xu Da didn't answer, Zhu Yuanzhang's tone suddenly became a little more serious.
"Xuda, tell us, can you or can't you?"
Xu Da sighed. Although he knew Zhu Yuanzhang's intentions, Xu Da still advised him:
"Your Majesty, the naval force has not yet been fully trained. If we send troops now, the outcome is uncertain."
"Can, or can't?"
Zhu Yuanzhang did not answer, but repeated the question just now.
Zhu Yuanzhang naturally knew the problem of insufficient training.
But the problem now is that there is no time to train the navy anymore.
Nowadays, Japanese pirates are extremely rampant. These people can attack the Ming Dynasty dozens of times in a short period of time.
And they are in different places and different provinces, which shows that the southeastern coast of Ming Dynasty is no longer safe.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang has issued a decree to move inland again, the inward migration takes time and cannot be completed in an instant.
If the Japanese pirates attack again during this period, the people of Ming Dynasty will be hit hard again, which Zhu Yuanzhang cannot accept.
This will be a major blow to his prestige.
The only solution for now is to let the navy take the initiative to buy time for the people of the Ming Dynasty to move inward.
Regardless of the victory or defeat, at least these Japanese pirates can be deterred from invading the coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty unscrupulously.
Listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's firm tone, Xu Da knew that there was no room for change in the matter, so he had to say:
"I must be the emperor, defeat this bandit, and avenge the people of Ming Dynasty!"
