The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

Ying Zheng's idea was immediately rejected by Zhu Di.

A major threat?

Those bandits who only know how to roam and plunder, and don't even dare to engage in a direct confrontation, are they even worthy of a fight?

Do you want a key?

How many?

"I am simply analyzing this based on common sense. Either there are benefits on that island that you have not yet discovered, or they will become a great threat to my great Xia."

"Otherwise, why would this mere sea chart be considered a mysterious reward by an immortal?"

Ying Zheng was not angry, but simply said calmly.

He believed his analysis was correct, and even leaned more towards the latter.

After all, if it were the former, the immortals would never have done such a superfluous thing.

It's a real reward; it's always given directly to you, without any preamble.

Since they're keeping it a secret, there must be something wrong with it!

"Li Si, it's time for you to redeem yourself. Whatever method you devise, send people to build ships capable of crossing oceans. I need to know what exactly is on those islands to the east!"

Since the challenge ended and Li Si was revived, he has been working diligently.

Now he has become Ying Zheng's most capable assistant.

"According to the order!"

Li Si nodded and left.

He was unaware of the difficulty involved, but even if he had, it wouldn't have mattered.

The emperor's decree is absolute. If it cannot be created, it is not the First Emperor's fault, but his incompetence!

During the early Han Dynasty, Xiao He also received the imperial edict directly.

But before leaving, he asked one more question.

"If there are indeed people on that island, what should we do?"

"If they do not resist, bring them back and keep an eye on them, awaiting further instructions from the immortal. If they resist, kill them without mercy."

The same decree was issued almost simultaneously in successive dynasties.

Although they couldn't see the nautical chart in Liu Bang's hand, it wasn't hard to glean information from the conversation on the celestial screen.

The mysterious reward bestowed upon Emperor Gaozu of Han by the immortal pointed to an island east of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Even if we don't know what exactly is on that island, the fact that it was mentioned so highly by the immortals and even given as a reward means that there must be something worth paying attention to on that island!

Old Zhu: “…”

While emperors of past dynasties were busy with their own affairs, he seemed as clear-headed as ever.

"Why waste manpower and resources? There's nothing on that island except for bandits. It's probably a good thing that we haven't discovered them yet, otherwise we would have to go through the trouble of dealing with them."

"Although it's not a big problem, if you really get involved, it can be a headache for a while."

As he was trying to persuade them, he saw lines of text gradually appearing on the sky.

During the dynasty's prosperous period, the banditry on that island was naturally not a concern.

But as the dynasty falls, they will become the most ruthless enemy that the Great Xia Dynasty has ever faced!

After the defeat in that decisive naval battle that determined the balance of power between the two countries, for a long time, the great Xia Dynasty was so humiliated by that small country that it could not even raise its head.

It's a dark history.

Even when there was no hope of victory, countless heroes still sacrificed their passion and lives.

Many people believe that the Great Xia Dynasty is doomed.

Discontented scholars have begun to compile an outline of the national history, in order to restore the country should the worst-case scenario occur!

That was a bloody period of history.

More than 35 million people perished at the hands of Japanese pirates. No one should forget this blood debt!

That was also a tragic period in history.

Even knowing they were doomed, countless heroic figures still bravely sacrificed their lives for the Great Xia Dynasty.

Old Zhu: “…”

"What did we just say? We didn't say anything, did we?"

"Even if I did say it, I hope you can all pretend you didn't see it, just like I just farted."

"Li Shanchang!"

Hu Weiyong!

"Blue Jade!"

"Liu Bowen!"

"Get over here, all of you!"

"We must see a plan to punish those beasts by today!"

"Within three days, the army will be assembled and set off, with Lan Yu leading the troops..."

"Forget it, let Crown Prince Biao stay and oversee the country, I'll lead the troops myself!"

Thirty-five million!

Upon seeing this number, Lao Zhu was not only shocked, but his heart sank to the bottom.

The total population of the Ming Dynasty was only over 70 million, and the number slaughtered by the Japanese pirates accounted for half of that, or even more!

After a brief moment of shock, anger followed.

How dare this mere island bully our great nation like this!

"I will personally lead the expedition, with Lan Yu, Li Shanchang, and Liu Bowen accompanying the army, while Hu Weiyong will stay behind to assist the Crown Prince!"

"If the war is lost, we will mobilize the entire nation's resources at any time!"

"Once you set foot on that island, nothing and everyone within your sight is off-limits for killing!"

"Within six months, we must ensure that not a single living creature remains on that island, and that every inch of its land is burned!"

"If we can't do that, we'll issue an edict of self-reproach, we'll abdicate and let the crown prince ascend the throne, and you..."

"Relocate your head!"

……

Zhu Di: "?"

"Tell the Crown Prince that I am about to return to the capital!"

"Let the Oirats go to hell! Order the Crown Prince to organize the Ministry of Works to build ships first, so that we can prepare to set sail once I return to the capital!"

"I'd like to have a contest with Father to see who can wipe out that island first!"

……

First Emperor: "?"

"Li Si, convey my decree to recall Meng Tian to Xianyang."

"Furthermore, we must build large ships, large enough to carry the elite troops of our Great Qin out to sea!"

"Let the Crown Prince return to the capital as well, and let him go to sea with General Meng this time."

"Remember to dig up every inch of that island, leaving no living creature behind."

……

Li Er: "?"

That thing, the one who worships him as the Celestial Empire?

Those things will become a major threat to the Great Xia in the future.

"Summon Li Jing, Yuchi Gong, and Qin Qiong!"

"The war of annihilation has begun. Each of them is to lead an army, and whoever slaughters the most will receive the greatest merit!"

……

Boss Cao: "?"

No time to explain!

"Where are Jia Xu and Cheng Yu?!"

"I've been nurturing this talent for a thousand days, and I knew he would come in handy someday!"

"Wenhe, come quickly! The more ruthless this time, the better. The more it harms the natural order, the more I like it!"

"Hurry up, no matter how many wicked and bad ideas you have, just come up with them. If I don't use even one, I'll consider myself too merciful!"

……

Liu Bei: "?"

"Kongming, isn't it possible that we could temporarily suspend the Northern Expedition?"

"Although we have just fallen out with Eastern Wu, we have to admit that their warships are quite good. How about... we make another trip?"

"I want to borrow their boat and let them name their price!"

"In the end, we are the rightful heirs of the Han dynasty, how can we let the traitor Cao Cao monopolize the glory!"

……

Sun Quan: "?"

"Hahahaha, I've finally got my chance to turn the tables!"

"You traitors Cao Cao and Liu Bei, just you wait and see!"

"I will show you that my Eastern Wu navy is the most elite!"

"Those thieves on that island, just you wait, they'll all die!"