Tang Dynasty, I can lead troops through ancient and modern times

A month later, Liu Rengui hurried to the Eastern Palace to report the situation, his eyes revealing excitement and anticipation.

After entering the East Palace, he saluted respectfully to Li Chengqian, and then said impatiently: "Your Highness, after this period of hard work, I have become familiar with the operation of the ironclad ship.

Today's ironclad ships are extremely powerful and have excellent performance. We are confident that they can play an important role in actual combat.

Therefore, we have requested permission to visit Japan. On the one hand, we can test our army's actual control capabilities over ironclad ships, and on the other hand, we can also create a certain deterrent to Japan."

Then, Liu Rengui reported in detail on the construction of sea vessels: "Your Highness, the construction of sea vessels in our dynasty is progressing smoothly.

The newly built sea vessels adopt many advanced technologies and designs, the hull is stronger and the sailing speed has been significantly improved.

Not only that, the ships we seized from Goguryeo have also been repaired and modified and are now ready for use.

Taken together, we now have the ability to organize a small-scale sea crossing campaign.”

Li Chengqian nodded slightly, expressing his approval of Liu Rengui's work, and then asked: "What about the situation of the Goguryeo people, Xueyantuo people and other ethnic minorities in Japan?"

Liu Rengui thought for a moment and replied, "Your Highness, as far as I know, after the various ethnic groups on the mainland landed on the Japanese island, they fought fiercely with the Japanese.

Our soldiers and warriors of all ethnic groups were brave and fearless. With their superb martial arts and tactical coordination, they gained a lot of advantages in the early stages of the battle.

They charged forward and killed the Japanese, forcing them to retreat step by step.

However, the Japanese were also extremely tenacious. Although they were slightly inferior in weapons and equipment and tactical qualities, they relied on their numerical advantage to withstand our offensive.

On the battlefield, both sides fought back and forth, neither giving in.

Our army's archers shot accurately, and the arrows rained down like locusts, causing heavy casualties to the Japanese.

But the Japanese were not willing to be outdone. They organized themselves into dense formations and used the terrain to put up a tenacious resistance.

They rushed towards our camp frantically, and although many of them were killed by us, their fearless spirit also brought certain pressure to our army.

At the same time, Japanese ninjas often launched sneak attacks in secret, causing some troubles to our army.

However, our soldiers remained vigilant at all times and strengthened their precautions, so that the Japanese sneak attack did not achieve much success.

Although the battle has reached a stalemate, our army's morale is high. We believe that in further battles, we will be able to break through the Japanese defenses and achieve final victory."

After hearing this, Li Chengqian fell into deep thought.

He instructed Liu Rengui: “Be sure to pay close attention to the war situation, deploy troops reasonably, and ensure that the troops of all ethnic groups remain above Japan for as long as possible, so that Japan has no breathing time.

At the same time, we must strengthen the coordinated operations of all ethnic groups to jointly deal with the resistance of the Japanese. If there is any need, report to the court in a timely manner. "

Liu Rengui bowed slightly, with a probing look in his eyes, and asked, "Then how should our Tang fleet proceed when it crosses the sea to the east this time? Does Your Highness have any detailed instructions?"

Li Chengqian stood up and walked to a huge map. He stared at the area marked with Japan, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "This trip to the east is of great significance, but we need to act with caution.

The fleet can set out, but a large-scale war must not be launched lightly.

Our primary goal is to test Japan's movements and understand their coastal defense deployment, military strength and response strategies.

During the voyage, we must pay close attention to the conditions in the surrounding waters, including ocean currents, wind direction, reefs, etc., to ensure the safe navigation of the fleet."

He turned around, looked at Liu Rengui, and continued: "Finding a suitable landing point is one of the keys to this operation.

You need to send experienced sailors and scouts to carefully survey the topography of the coastal areas of Japan.

It is necessary to consider the convenience of landing and whether there is a suitable harbor for ships to dock, and also pay attention to the surrounding defense situation to avoid falling into the enemy's trap.

At the same time, we must maintain close contact with the soldiers of various ethnic groups who have landed first. Their exploration and combat experience on the island will be of great help to us in finding a suitable landing point."

Li Chengqian walked to the window, looked at the sky in the distance, and said firmly: "We must make full preparations for the large-scale war to eliminate Japan in the future.

This operation is just a beginning. Through exploration, we need to collect as much intelligence as possible and analyze Japan's strengths and weaknesses.

After returning, we must organize the generals to conduct in-depth discussions on combat plans and formulate practical strategies and tactics based on the situation in Japan.

We must also strengthen fleet training and equipment improvements to ensure that in future wars we can defeat the enemy with absolute superiority and enhance the prestige of the Tang Dynasty.

Remember, we can't rush the war to destroy Japan, especially the weather at sea, we must find out everything. I don't want to be swallowed by the wind and waves before I even reach Japan!"

After hearing this, Liu Rengui understood what was going on. He bowed solemnly and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I will follow your instructions and act prudently. I will not disappoint Your Highness and will go all out for the Tang Dynasty's eastward crossing strategy."

Afterwards, he turned and left, preparing to arrange various matters for the fleet's eastward crossing. A test operation against Japan was about to begin.

As soon as Liu Rengui left and Li Chengqian was about to go into the house to be intimate with Su, a eunuch came hurriedly to report that the emperor wanted him to come over to discuss important matters.

After learning that the situation in Tubo had changed, Li Chengqian was worried about Su's upcoming birth, but he knew that national affairs were more urgent.

After comforting Su and letting her rest assured to give birth, he hurried to the Wude Hall.

When he stepped into the Wude Hall, he saw that the atmosphere in the hall was solemn and serious, and all the generals had gathered.

Li Jing, Hou Junji and other famous generals who had experienced many battles sat around the sand table with solemn expressions, conducting an in-depth analysis of the current situation.

Li Jing spoke first. He looked firmly at the Tibetan area on the sand table, and said in a steady and powerful voice: "Your Majesty, now that the Tibetan civil strife has spread to Longxi and Tuyuhun, this is a good opportunity for our Tang Dynasty.

Although Tibet has a vast territory and a sparse population, its power has gradually grown in recent years and it has occasionally invaded our borders.

Now that it is in internal chaos, it is a good time for us to send troops to attack.

If we do not send troops now, once the internal strife is quelled, it will become a serious problem in the future.

Our army can send troops from Longxi and directly attack the heartland of Tubo, using our superior manpower and sophisticated equipment to quickly break through their defense line. "

Hou Junji also said immediately: "Your Majesty, General Li Jing is absolutely right.

Tubo has always had ill intentions towards our Tang Dynasty, and this civil unrest is just their own fault.

Our army should attack decisively and not give them a chance to breathe.

I suggest that we advance from the direction of Tuyuhun at the same time, attack from two directions, and make it impossible for Tubo to take care of both ends.

Moreover, the new flintlock rifles we have equipped are extremely powerful and can produce unexpected effects on the battlefield, which will surely terrify the Tibetan army."