We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

What excuse do you need for a good time like beating the dog? Just do it!

Li Che was only afraid that the beating was not harsh enough, not that there was no reason.

Besides, do you really think that life is easy now?

The Japanese envoy seemed weak, but in fact, the creatures of this nation like to pretend to be pigs and eat the tiger.

According to the timeline of the previous life, in a few years, Japanese ships would cross the ocean, starting the threat of Japanese pirates that lasted for hundreds of years.

After all, Japan is an island country. They rely on the ocean for survival, and the navigation technology they master may have surpassed Daqing.

If we don’t beat them now, when will we?

But Emperor Qing is not Li Che. He does not have a God's perspective of the overall situation, so naturally he cannot understand Li Che's thoughts.

"I've long felt that you seem to hate the Japanese very much." Emperor Qing looked at Li Che strangely. "Don't tell me that the reason you went to so much trouble is just for those silver mines on that island whose authenticity is unknown?"

"Is it just that the silver mines are insufficient?" Li Che said earnestly, "Father, you should know that our Central Plains Dynasty has always been short of silver. Controlling the silver mines is equivalent to controlling the power of trade. We can use this to plunder the resources of neighboring countries."

China has always been short of silver. Production is only one issue, there are other factors.

In ancient times, the custom of burying people with their parents was prevalent. As dignitaries and people of status passed away one after another, a lot of treasures and gold and silver ingots were buried with them, resulting in less and less silver.

Seeing that Emperor Qing was unmoved, Li Che gritted his teeth and continued:

"I am convinced that Japan has a rebellious heart!"

"When the embassies of various countries were raided, the Japanese embassy had the most books. They even bought all kinds of books from the public at high prices, which shows their ruthless ambition."

"And if Daqing wants to start the great voyages, Japan is an unavoidable link. Their islands are like a wall blocking our Daqing waters. Only by completely occupying them can we control the entire ocean!"

"Therefore, for the sake of Daqing, Japan must be destroyed!"

Seeing Li Che getting more and more excited, Emperor Qing's eyes became strange: "Why are you so impulsive when you mention Japan?"

Li Che was slightly stunned and remained silent.

"Forget it." Emperor Qing waved his hand. "Since you have your own ideas, then go ahead and do it. I won't stop you!"

"But there is only one thing. When you plan to use military force against Japan, you must inform me in advance and not act rashly."

Li Che grinned and said quickly, "Your Highness obeys your command."

"As for the fleet, Daqing doesn't have many naval forces, and even fewer large ships. They're all concentrated in the rivers and streams... How about this? I'll find a way to mobilize a few ships for you, and we'll build the fleet first."

Emperor Qing's attitude has changed at this moment. He chooses to acquiesce to many of Li Che's actions. After all, the pie that Li Che painted for him is big enough.

Li Che was overjoyed: "Thank you, Father."

He didn't know how the shipbuilding industry in Daqing was developing, but Li Che didn't want to use the ships supported by Emperor Qing to form his own fleet.

Ships sailing on rivers cannot even be equipped with cannons, have little combat effectiveness, and are not fast enough.

The reason for asking Emperor Qing for it was just to practice and establish the Fengguo Navy, and temporarily use it as a training ship.

Feng State had already begun designing its own ships, but Li Che didn't know much about this aspect. He only knew a few classic ship types and needed to work with the shipbuilders to discuss them bit by bit.

Emperor Qing asked again, "Is there anything else?"

Li Che shook his head: "That's enough."

He originally planned to ask Emperor Qing for more people, but Feng State had just occupied Khitan and its own food was not enough, so it could not feed more people in a short period of time.

"I understand." Emperor Qing nodded slightly and looked at Li Lin beside him.

"After I return to the capital, this northern border will be handed over to you two brothers. I don't care how you struggle, but remember one thing: I want a strong and stable border."

Li Che and Li Lin said in unison: "Your sons obey your orders!"

. . . . . .

After returning to Chaoyang City, Emperor Qing rested in the city for one night and set off for Beijing the next day.

Although Li Lin was reluctant, he had no choice but to escort Emperor Qing to Shanhaiguan.

Before leaving, Emperor Qing took away a large number of drawings and books, which covered basic scientific knowledge and people's livelihood and industrial technology.

Apart from the core technologies of gunpowder and smelting, Li Che hid almost nothing and handed it all over to Emperor Qing.

I believe that once Daqing acquires these technologies, earth-shaking changes will soon occur.

After all, Daqing and Fengguo are different. Fengguo was built from scratch, while Daqing already has a complete administrative mechanism. With the prestige of Emperor Qing, it is not difficult to promote these things.

What he wants to do requires looking at the whole world. If science wants to develop, it cannot lag behind in thinking.

Whether it is the great voyages of discovery or the scientific and technological revolution, both require strong national and people's support.

It is difficult to support the cause by relying solely on the external areas. We must mobilize the entire country's strength to have a chance of success.

The day after Emperor Qing left, Li Che passed the cabinet resolution and summoned Yue Yun and Ji Taihan to the Chaoyang City government office.

The two men discussed with Li Che in the government office for a whole morning, and then excitedly went to the military camp with the military order.

Li Che ordered the two to select elite troops from each army, and together with the warriors from the three tribes of Sauron, they gathered a total of 8,000 elite cavalry.

These 8,000 men were all experienced warriors skilled in archery and horsemanship. After half a month of rest and training, they set out for the grassland.

Li Che did not equip Yue Yun and his men with muskets, but only brought grenades, because there was a lot of rain on the grassland at that time, and muskets without logistical support were no better than primitive bows and arrows.

The eight thousand men have no auxiliary troops, they are all combat soldiers. Each of them is armed to the teeth and has full combat effectiveness.

They will set out from Shangjing City and attack the heartland of the grassland tribes, turning the country upside down until all the tribes in the grassland are terrified and turn pale at the mention of the Fengtian Army.

On the third day after Yue Yun set out, a convoy slowly arrived at the foot of Chaoyang City.

There were not many people in the convoy and it did not attract much attention, but Li Che went to the city gate to greet them in person.

This is because there is a person in the convoy who is extremely important to Fengguo's strategy for the next period of time.

This person is Li Sheng who has returned from recuperation!