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After all, these people, once they took the "Free and Easy Pill," wouldn't feel hungry as long as they lay down...

They won't resist!

Most of the people here, despite being skin and bones from hunger, are still working for them.

Moreover, according to the city lord, even if they had been infected with the Xiaoyao Pill, they wouldn't be starving like this.

The main purpose was to pay tribute to the Fusang Kingdom.

They've been collecting taxes for two hundred years!

Seeing and hearing these scenes, they felt nothing but anger...

However, Xiao Ce seemed to have foreseen this, so he instructed them to bring more food with them when they accompanied the army.

Xiao Yang had followed Xiao Ce for a long time, so he knew Xiao Ce's methods for winning people's hearts.

He then ordered his men to do it.

The people from the Golden Society had actually told Xiao Ce about this situation.

Although Xiao Ce wanted to help, he was powerless to do so, as he was busy with the planning at the time.

People from the Golden Society naturally wouldn't dare to openly offer help.

After all, it was not easy for them to remain in hiding.

Therefore, when the flowers bloom in multiple locations this time, we asked them to prepare more food.

Even so, Xiao Ce underestimated the food problem of the people here.

The people of Fusang transported the grain they had seized back to Japan, ship after ship.

The Japanese were being very cautious, prioritizing securing their gains.

Therefore, they transported all the money and grain they had plundered back home.

Therefore, the food shortage here is already extremely severe, and people in various places are already complaining bitterly.

However, they then used the "Free and Easy Pill" to control and corrupt the people, making them completely dependent on it.

So, they had a legitimate reason to loot...

Xiao Yang originally wanted to cut off the Xiaoyao Pill directly, but Xiao Tao stopped him.

After all, if this "Xiaoyao Pill" causes a relapse, it could lead to serious problems.

These things can only be done step by step, definitely not now.

What they found most unacceptable was that after the city fell, the merchants from Fusang still tried to offer them preferential treatment.

They were all gathered together by Xiao Yang.

He then killed him in front of everyone!

Xiao Yang and Xiao Tao got the same result: all the Japanese were killed.

Their property was confiscated.

Therefore, they felt no pressure at all when they started killing.

Seeing how the Japanese were slaughtered like pigs and dogs, the people became certain of their determination to resist the Japanese pirates.

It was also clear that Xiao Yang and Xiao Tao were serious.

...

At this moment, Cai Hui and Tojo Shōki led a 100,000-strong army of Fusang, marching with great pride and high spirits.

They were in a good mood; they never expected this.

Their hometown was raided.

In fact, Tsai Hui had expressed concern at first, but Tojo Shōki said he didn't care.

This time, the people of Fusang mobilized all of their troops.

Cai Hui also brought her personal guards with her.

According to Tojo Shōki, they went all out this time, even if it was Xiao Tao and Xiao Yang who went to attack.

Aside from taking a city full of starving, lowly people infected with the "Xiaoyao Pill," they gained absolutely nothing.

At most, I'll help them feed the common people.

Tojo Shōki said that once they resolved the situation here, they would go back and use the "Xiaoyao Pill" to lure the people back.

The people would then open the city gates for them...

Cai Hui thought that this made sense, so she felt no burden.

Moreover, she felt they wouldn't dare...

However, it was clear that things on the other side did not unfold as they had anticipated.

After they arrived at Xiao Xiangqing's territory.

Xiao Xiangqing, along with his men and Tang Ji's group, greeted them with smiles on their faces.

"Greetings, Empress! Greetings, Lord Xiao Ji..."

Cai Hui and Tojo Shōki got out of a luxurious carriage.

"You've worked so hard!" Cai Hui said.

Tang Ji and Xiao Xiangqing prostrated themselves on the ground: "Your Majesty, please punish Lord Xiao Ji! We beat him..."

Tojo Shōki waved his hand and said, "Alright, this has nothing to do with you. Although, your fighting strength is indeed too poor..."

"Let's see how the warriors of our Fusang Kingdom fight this time!"

Tojo Shōki said with an arrogant expression, "Have all your generals follow along. I don't expect you to learn everything. However, even if you learn just one percent of the skills of our Japanese warriors, you will benefit from it for life!"

"But remember this: we'll only perform once!"

Tang Ji and Xiao Xiangqing felt that these words sounded somewhat familiar.

It seems that Takeda Nobunaga also said this before.

They exchanged a glance, and a bad feeling immediately arose in their hearts.

Seeing that the two didn't respond, Tojo Shōki said somewhat displeasedly, "What? Don't you believe me?"

The two men immediately shook their heads like rattles: "No...no...it was General Takeda who said the same thing before...we feel a bit sad."

Tojo Shōki sneered, "He's a brainless idiot, daring to spout such nonsense with only five thousand men. This time we're different; we have enough weapons and men!"

"Let me show you what a hot war is!"

After exchanging pleasantries, they invited Tojo Shōki, saying, "Lord Shōki, it is our honor! We have prepared the finest food for you and all your warriors..."

Tojo Shōki said, "Very good, our warriors, you will be in charge of our meals for the next period of time. Is that alright?"

Xiao Xiangqing bowed and scraped, saying, "Lord Xiao Ji, of course, this is no problem... It is our honor."

Tojo Shōki said, "Don't agree so readily. Our warriors aren't going to eat your soldiers' swill..."

Xiao Xiangqing looked somewhat embarrassed upon hearing this.

"Yes, yes, of course we'll treat you well. We can't possibly serve you that kind of food," Tang Ji quickly added.

Tojo Shōki nodded: "Good, very good! Our soldiers need to have meat at every meal, understand?"

Xiao Xiangqing looked troubled; this was simply too difficult.

You have to understand, with 100,000 soldiers, even if each one only had a few ounces of meat, where were they going to get so much meat...?

Tang Ji smiled and nodded: "No problem...no problem...it's the least I can do."

Xiao Xiangqing looked at Tang Ji in disbelief.

Tang Ji simply gestured to him with his eyes to keep quiet.

Xiao Xiangqing had no choice but to stop talking.

As they led their army forward, Xiao Xiangqing and Tang Ji followed behind.

"General Tang Ji, even if we slaughtered all the livestock here, we still couldn't possibly provide them with meat at every meal..."

Hearing Xiao Xiangqing's complaints, Tang Ji smiled and said, "Your Highness, it's because we have warhorses."

Xiao Xiangqing looked on incredulously: "Are you crazy? You've slaughtered all the warhorses, what are we going to ride in battle?"

Tang Ji smiled at Xiao Xiangqing and said, "Look at the momentum of these Fusang Kingdoms. If they take these cities, they will definitely take the Northern Desert Royal Palace in one fell swoop. You know, the Northern Desert Royal Palace has a strong army... We can ask them for reinforcements then."

"Besides, isn't it rumored that the Turkic Khaganate is their horse breeding ground, and their warhorses aren't any better than ours!"

"You know, these people from Fusang are risking their lives for us now... what's wrong with giving them some meat?"

Hearing Tang Ji say this, Xiao Xiangqing's expression softened a bit: "You have a point."

Tang Ji said to Xiao Xiangqing, "Your Highness, you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub..."

...

At this time, news arrived that their entire army had arrived.

It also reached Xiao Ce's ears.

After all, the enemy's entire army now numbers nearly 400,000...

Hearing a report from one of the scouts.

Xiao Ce asked Xiao Zhan, who was listening with an excited expression, "How is it? Are you scared?"

Actually, Xiao Ce's question was unnecessary...

You can tell from the madness on Xiao Zhan's face right now.

"Of course my brother isn't afraid! What's there to be afraid of? The Slavic countries have even provided us with weapons and ammunition... I'm not intimidated at all..."

After learning of their general offensive, Nikolayev Ries made an exception and requested some long-range artillery.

Although they were willing to provide support, they still attached great importance to this "treasure," saying that it required their personnel to operate it.

Xiao Zhan naturally agreed.

Nikolayev Ries, who was also listening in, couldn't help but ask, "With so many enemy troops, are you sure you're only sending this many soldiers?"

When it came to the war, Xiao Ce didn't even need to say a word.

Xiao Zhan retorted to Nikolayevich Ries, "Your Highness Ries, of course! We're in a hot war now, not a battle of numbers... If it were really a battle of numbers, we'd be running out of ammunition and supplies..."

"I will never let things come to this! Just get ready to watch the show!"

Seeing that Nikolayev Ries still had a worried expression on his face.

Bi Han spoke up, "Your Highness Nikolayevich, you must understand... the enemy has mobilized their entire force. However, we still have a trump card, and His Highness Xiao Ce hasn't even laid a finger on it..."

Nikolayevich Ries then remembered and looked at Xiao Ce.

“Your Highness Xiao Ce, I think that just to be on the safe side, you should also join the war. After all, the enemy has come out in full force. The fact that these people from Fusang dare to come shows that they are also very confident.”

Xiao Ce naturally knew that Nikolayevich had his own purpose in saying that.

He was thinking about seeing how they would drop bombs from the sky.

However, Xiao Ce naturally wouldn't give him that chance.

In fact, Xiao Ce had already arranged for a hot air balloon unit, or more precisely, a hot air boat unit.

Thanks to Xiao Ce's blueprints and the modifications made by the Tianji Academy, they have transformed the hot air balloon into one that can be directionally controlled.

Although this change in direction cannot yet be implemented flexibly.

However, compared to the first generation, it has been greatly improved. At least now they don't need to look at the sky to take off.

After all, the early hot air balloons were really at the mercy of the weather.

If the weather isn't cooperating, it won't be able to take off for half a day; there are too many restrictions.

The ability to turn direction alone removes a great deal of restriction.

Xiao Ce also secretly instructed them to prepare, just in case.

Although Xiao Zhan was full of confidence, Xiao Ce still wanted to give him a backup plan...

If they lose this battle, it will have a significant impact on their subsequent plans.

Therefore, for Xiao Ce, this battle is one where he can only win and cannot afford to lose.

Although Xiao Ce had already made arrangements, he naturally wouldn't say it to Nikolaevich Reis: "Your Highness Reis, if I were to harm anyone from our Northern Desert Royal Palace, it would be a sign of disrespect for His Highness Xiao Zhan's strength..."

"Previously, I showed you the prowess of our special forces. This time, we'll show you His Highness Xiao Zhan's combat tactics..."

"You should know that my troop deployment is like that of a three-year-old child in front of His Highness Xiao Zhan."

Xiao Ce held Xiao Zhan in extremely high regard.

Xiao Zhan gave an awkward smile and waved his hand, saying, "Brother, please don't... flatter me like that..."

Nikolayevich Riess smiled and nodded, but he actually felt quite bitter inside.

He actually didn't want them to be too strong at all.

They actually hoped that Xiao Zhan and Xiao Ce were people like Xiao Xiangqing.

Such a person isn't too stupid, but not too smart either...

Such people are easy to control.

Having Xiao Ce was already a huge headache for them, but if Xiao Zhan were to become even more formidable...

That's something they can't accept.

Although they had witnessed Xiao Zhan's fighting skills, they knew he was indeed very capable.

However, they previously thought that Xiao Zhan was not particularly powerful.

However, after Xiao Ce said that, they couldn't help but feel that Xiao Zhan had been hiding his true abilities.

After all, they had been in contact with the people of Xiao for so long before they discovered that Xiao had a secret weapon: hiding its true strength.

However, given the current situation, he still wanted Xiao Ce and Xiao Zhan to be stronger.

After all, the fact that Fusang suffered heavy losses here is very advantageous to them.

Although they might not be able to control it either, neither could the people of Japan; everything was in balance...

"That would be the best!"

As he spoke, Nikolayev Ries added politely, "Of course, His Highness Xiao Ce is unwilling to take action. His Highness Xiao Zhan, if you feel we need to take action, please feel free to tell us. In the current situation, our Slavic warriors are naturally willing to lend a helping hand at this crucial moment!"

Xiao Zhan raised his head slightly, revealing a hint of arrogance: "Your Highness Rhys, thank you. I don't need my royal brother's help, so naturally I don't need yours!"

"I will make you realize that the weapons you gave us for free will be rewarded with the heads of 100,000 Japanese soldiers!"

Nikolayev Riess said with a smile, "Alright... Your Highness Xiao Zhan, then I wish you a great victory!"