I can't die

I have to say that Ryukyu is indeed a treasure land of geomantic omen, but its land is not suitable for planting crops due to seawater erosion, but it fully makes up for it because of its unique sea advantages.Qing soldiers rushed into the port of Okinawa, and soon found in the warehouse many treasures that the Japanese invaders could not take away when they fled in a hurry. People are dazzled.

Seeing this, many soldiers were even more overjoyed. They felt that this trip would bring them no less than what they had when they attacked the Taiping Army's lair last time.

"Aren't you planning to restrain the soldiers? Such military discipline is afraid..." Zhang Zhidong couldn't help but said when he saw that the generals were already red-eyed.

Liu Xiang shook his head when he heard the words: "The Holy Majesty has already said before that, except for the real gold and silver, it's okay to let the soldiers take the rest. After all, it's your own soldiers. Only when they are fattened can they contribute more to their loyalty." In Chun's eyes, those so-called treasures were useless, and they were only used to rush into the inner treasury, or to add a few decorations to the two old women in the harem, and they might as well be given to the soldiers who charged ahead.Even if those soldiers took the jewelry, most of them had to cash it out for money after returning to China, which could also promote consumption.

"It's no wonder that the Ministry of War has always been loyal to the emperor." Zhang Zhidong had to obey when he heard the words, thinking that to control these soldiers, in addition to prestige, only this kind of real benefits can make others read well.

"Then why don't you continue to pursue?" Zhang Zhidong was puzzled by the principle of one effort, then decline, and three exhaustion.

At this point, Liu Xiang pointed to the dense forest in the interior of Okinawa Island: "I'm afraid it's not easy to fight there." Although Zai Chun issued a series of guidelines before the army set off, the specific deployment of the battle still depends on leading the soldiers. Make up your own mind.

"I have not many troops in the Qing Dynasty, and it is inappropriate to lose even one person. I am not familiar with the inland dense forests, so it is really not suitable for rash advances." Just like the anti-Japanese period of later generations, Zhong Gong likes to intercept and kill in deep mountains and old forests , In the familiar jungle, it is difficult for artillery to enter, and the advantage of foreign guns will be greatly reduced. A quicker person with a dagger can easily succeed in a sneak attack.

"Besides, if we are stationed here, someone will fall into the trap, why rush for a while?"

Speaking of this, Liu Xiang seemed confident.Seeing this, Zhang Zhidong thought about it, then nodded, and said that he also took people to go to the port to collect autumn grains, so as to enrich his pockets.

It has to be said that playing autumn valley is really a lucrative business, even the honest scholar Zhang Zhidong took his soldiers away after such a journey, his handbags are full, and because this is the emperor They acquiesced, so everyone moved things to the warship without any scruples. In less than half a day, the originally huge Okinawa Port was moved to a flat bottom.

Seeing that the soldiers had almost collected their nets, Liu Xiang ordered the Huotou army to light a fire and have a banquet to celebrate the raid on the Okinawa port.Because it was still in wartime, no alcohol was allowed at the banquet, but the delicious food here can make up for the regret of no alcohol.The arm-sized lobsters were grilled over charcoal fire, the delicious scallops and oysters were made from local materials, and the special marine fish in the sea was boiled into a pot of seafood soup by the chef, which immediately made the generals on the three ships of the warship happy I don't know why.

Being able to turn war into enjoyment is beyond everyone's expectations.For all these things, Liu Xiang did not continue to order to go deep. He was happy with the soldiers every day. Occasionally, he encountered a few waves of Japanese invaders to rework, and he became a dead soul under the gunfire. Hong Kong was stationed.

Thus, Master Daqingshui happily spent seven or eight days in a row at the Okinawa pier. At this moment, another person was finally welcomed into the Ryukyu port.When Zhang Zhidong heard the report from his subordinates, he suddenly came to his senses, and he finally guessed what Liu Xiangyi meant by staying put.

"Go and invite the Ryukyu envoy, and I will meet with him on the warship." Those who came to visit got the news, and finally found the way to the Ryukyu envoy.Although the coast of Ryukyu is currently blocked by Japanese pirates, the major city-states adjacent to the inland are still under the control of the Ryukyu royal family. They rely on simple city defenses to defend against the invasion of Japanese pirates, but in fact it is just delaying time.

At that moment, the Ryukyu envoy heard that the commander of the Daqingshui Division was willing to see him, his face beamed with joy, followed the soldiers into the boat, and then sailed all the way to the warship.The closer you get to the warship, the bigger it becomes. Seeing this, the envoys were terrified, and felt the majesty of the Qing Dynasty, which cannot be summed up in words.

When the envoys arrived on the warship, they saw Liu Xiang and Zhang Zhidong greet each other on the deck, seeing that the two commanders were so young, they thought about it again, and after exchanging their identities, they went to the cabin.But seeing that the cabin was already filled with all kinds of delicacies, the Ryukyu envoy couldn't help swallowing when he saw this.Liu Xiang and Zhang Zhidong curled their lips in disbelief. After eating seafood for seven or eight days in a row, they couldn't help getting tired of steamed seafood, and felt a little sick to their stomachs after watching it.

"Envoys, please." Zhang Zhidong made a gesture of invitation.The envoys took their seats, exchanged greetings and raised their chopsticks.Although he ate fairly neatly, he dropped his chopsticks extremely fast, obviously because he was very hungry.Liu Xiang and Zhang Zhidong are all careful people. Seeing this, they have a little guess about the form of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

I'm afraid that the Ryukyu Kingdom is almost at the end of its rope, otherwise how could it be difficult for even a high-ranking official like a country's envoy?

The Ryukyu envoy ate so much that he belched so much that he finally stopped.He glanced at Liu Xiang and Zhang Zhidong in embarrassment, and said embarrassingly: "It shouldn't be like this. It's just that the Japanese envoys intercepted our envoys shortly after they set off from the capital. The five envoys were forced to disperse. Inquiring about the news, I was the first to find the garrison of Shangguo."

It turned out that the lord of the Ryukyu Kingdom didn't care too much in order to seek rescue.I only hope that one person can find Daqing and feel saved, but regardless of whether these envoys are dead or alive in the end, the envoy who can walk in front of Liu Xiang is also lucky and lucky.

"My Qing Dynasty has already learned about your country's situation. Your country is my Qing Dynasty's vassal country, and I will never stand idly by, so this time I sent soldiers here to quell the chaos."

The envoy was overjoyed when he heard the words, and took out a letter wrapped in red leather from his chest and in the hands of Liu Xiang: "This is the letter of credence written by the lord of our country, but the imperial envoy please read it."