Haiphong Port, Lingbao County Yazhong.
Zhu Di told Li Jin the news that Hepu County was about to be merged into the Annan Chief Envoy Department.
Li Jin was very excited about this. For him, if he could take Hepu County into his hands, it would be even more powerful for the Annan Chief Envoy.
Originally, the transportation between Annan and Daming was very inconvenient.
The reason is simple. On the northern border of Annan, there is a lush tropical rain forest.
If you want to connect Annan and Daming, you have to pass through the rain forest. However, in today's era, it is difficult to build a road in the rain forest.
Now that Hepu County is used as a connection point, Li Jin is naturally overjoyed.
The road from Hepu County to Hanoi still needs to be repaired, but there is no need to be in such a hurry.
But as a result, Li Jin's Southeast Asia plan will be carried out ahead of schedule.
After hearing Li Jin's plan, Zhu Di exclaimed loudly:
"If we attack Siam, once the emperor knows about it, we will all be in trouble!!"
"Who said we were going to attack Siam?"
Li Jin glanced sideways at Zhu Di and asked.
After Zhu Di heard this, he felt relieved, patted his chest and said happily:
"That's good, then..."
"Let's go fight Champa."
But before Zhu Di finished speaking, Li Jin's next sentence made him completely stupid.
"Occupy... occupy the city?"
Zhu Di's eyes widened, his mouth opened wide, and even his words were a little awkward.
"But Champa...is a vassal state of our Ming Dynasty??"
"What tributary country? He has occupied our Ming Dynasty's territory, do you know?"
Li Jin said confidently:
"Just a few months ago, when we were at war with Annan, we asked them to send troops to assist, but they directly refused."
"But after we defeated Annan's army and occupied Hanoi, these people shamelessly jumped out and occupied Annan's land."
"Annan has been China's territory since ancient times. It is intolerable that these Champa people dare to invade Ming Dynasty's territory."
"I have decided to launch an attack on Champa to wash away the Ming Dynasty's shame after sorting out the affairs in Hepu County and Annan."
Seeing that Li Jin didn't seem to be joking, Zhu Di swallowed secretly and couldn't help asking:
"May I ask Mr. Li, how much land in Annan has been occupied by Champa?"
"Luoming Village."
"A village??? Just occupying a village, you want to destroy a whole country?"
Zhu Di couldn't help but raise his voice and looked at Li Jin in disbelief. He felt that his cerebellum had shrunk.
He really couldn't understand why Li Jin was so strong.
But Li Jin answered naturally:
"Every inch of territory, every inch of blood, my Ming Dynasty's territory is sacred and inviolable."
"Let alone a village, even if it is an inch of territory, I will make the people of Champa pay the price in blood."
"Otherwise, if other small neighboring countries follow suit, wouldn't our Ming Dynasty's territory shrink day by day? This is absolutely unforgivable."
"Anyone who dares to offend my great power will be punished from generation to generation!!"
Zhu Di stopped talking. He always thought that he was a radical person. Now in front of Li Jin, he found that he was indeed a radical and Li Jin was a conservative.
Because Li Jin must think that he is too conservative.
Damn it, just because of a dispute in a village, you want to destroy an entire country. I have to say, this is really crazy.
Seeing that Zhu Di was silent for a long time, Li Jin spoke again and gave instructions:
"You will be in charge of this expedition, are you willing?"
Hearing that he finally had the right to lead the army alone, Zhu Di was overjoyed. Everything was forgotten by him and he immediately agreed:
"Don't worry, sir. I will definitely live up to your expectations."
Li Jin nodded with satisfaction, and then said:
"I give you 30,000 troops. How long will it take for you to capture Champa?"
"Three months."
Zhu Di stretched out three fingers, but Li Jin shook his head and said:
"Three months is too long to attack from the sea."
"A month."
Zhu Di stretched out a finger again, but Li Jin shook his head again.
"Half a month?"
Li Jin smiled and said nothing.
Zhu Di knew that Li Jin was still dissatisfied, so he simply changed his mind and said in a deep voice:
"Ten days, take Champa in ten days!!"
Li Jin's eyes sparkled, "There is no joke in the army!"
Zhu Di was completely ready to fight at this moment and said directly:
"I would like to issue a military order."
"Okay, then I will wait for General Huang's triumphant return again!!"
Li Jin bowed slightly towards Zhu Di and said, "Master Huang, go down and prepare. We will send out troops in a month. I hope that my Ming people will not be delayed in farming in Champa."
"Don't worry, sir."
After Zhu Di finished speaking, he turned around and left. He was extremely looking forward to this action.
This is his first time leading an army in battle. If he can win a complete victory, it will add a glorious chapter to his life history.
Li Jin looked at Zhu Di's leaving figure and felt extremely satisfied in his heart.
Champa has a pleasant climate, most of it is plain, and it is connected to Annan by a river, making it an excellent place to live.
This kind of place must be firmly in the hands of the Ming Dynasty. Only in this way can Annan and Champa be combined to become the granary of the people of the Ming Dynasty.
It's just that Annan and Champa are not the end of Li Jin's territory, they are just the starting point of Li Jin's territory.
Nowadays, the whole of Southeast Asia is in a period of poverty and backwardness. It is the time for Li Jin to show his talents. It would be difficult for Li Jin to forgive himself if he let such a huge piece of cake slip away in front of him.
Thinking of his success, Li Jin couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly.
"Strait of Malacca, provinces of India, don't worry, I will be here soon!"
