mtl008 Chapter 797 Sounding the Final Warning
Chapter 797 Sounding the Final Warning
Just six months ago, the Dongfu Kingdom sent ships to harass the coastal area of Daze.
This time, Princess Lingyu decided to deploy a thousand warships, making it the largest deployment she had ever made.
Even Ye Li hesitated for a moment: "Isn't a thousand warships a bit too many?"
“I still think it’s not enough.” Ling Yu curled her lips: “In fact, Daze Kingdom has never witnessed the true strength of Dongfu Kingdom’s navy. This time, the emperor doesn’t want to keep his promise because he doesn’t know the gravity of the situation. He thinks he can easily get rid of Dongfu Kingdom.”
“Some of the warships were designed by me. It’s a good opportunity to show the Princess Zhenguo that I am also a woman of many talents, no less than her.”
Qiao Lian'er located the location and took a look at Dongfu Kingdom. Although it is an island nation, Dongfu Kingdom is actually not small in size, at least one-third the size of Daze Kingdom.
However, the land was barren and agriculture was not thriving, so the people mainly relied on fishing for a living, and most of the population were soldiers.
Large numbers of warships were anchored on the coast, and the navy was training non-stop. Warships would occasionally sail back from afar through the vast sea fog, carrying looted food, cloth and other resources.
When the victorious fleet returned and saw the shore, they raised their arms and shouted their victory, and the shore beat drums and music to welcome them.
"This is a pirate country," Qiao Lian'er thought.
She observed the naval training methods of Dongfu Kingdom and the structure of their warships, and recorded them in detail in a small notebook.
It must be said that Dongfu Kingdom has become quite proficient in these areas.
This is probably the source of Princess Lingyu's confidence.
Based on the conversations among the locals, she also learned that some of the warship designs were created by Princess Lingyu.
To be honest, she admired Princess Lingyu's abilities, but she insisted on making things difficult for her, and she didn't know what her mentality was.
After spending a few days there and gaining a detailed understanding of all aspects, Qiao Lian'er was preparing to return to Daze Kingdom when she saw Dongfu Kingdom mobilizing ships and selecting the best-made batch. Each warship carried about a hundred people and was equipped with weapons, including the most conspicuous cannons.
These warships sailed westward, towards the Great Swamp Kingdom.
Qiao Lian'er immediately became alert. Dongfu Kingdom had never made such a big commotion before. Was this time they going to get serious?
On one hand, they sent Princess Lingyu as an envoy to establish a marriage alliance with the Daze Kingdom and end the war; on the other hand, they sent warships. They had one face on the surface and another behind the scenes. They really knew how to play games.
Qiao Lian'er didn't leave in a hurry this time; instead, she went to the royal palace of Dongfu Kingdom.
She found a letter sent by carrier pigeon in the emperor's study.
It was sent from Daze Kingdom, and it was also Princess Lingyu's intention, probably to send troops to provoke and put pressure on Daze Kingdom.
Qiao Lian'er finally understood. It turned out that Princess Lingyu had chosen Pei Er, but Pei Er was unwilling, and the Emperor of Daze Kingdom had not given his approval, so she came up with this trick.
A thousand warships, each carrying a hundred men, totaling about 100,000 people, sailed westward together in a magnificent procession.
The eastern coastal areas of Dazeguo are about to face pressure.
Qiao Lian'er couldn't tell the Emperor of Daze this news directly, because the navy of Dongfu Kingdom had only just set sail, and she couldn't explain how quickly they knew.
She first returned to the Great Swamp Kingdom, then went to see the emperor and presented him with the meticulous plans she had prepared over the past few days.
The emperor read through the ideas carefully and was amazed by their many novel approaches. He couldn't imagine what the results would be if they were put into practice.
Is this girl truly a reincarnation of a goddess?
Even the emperor vaguely felt that he was not worthy of commanding a talent like Qiao Lian'er.
Especially since Qiao Lian'er is loyal, he is truly blessed as the emperor.
"I will issue an order to the Ministry of War to transfer the navy to Lian'er. The current governor of the eastern defense is Lord Yan Chenyan. Take the transfer order with you. Lord Yan will cooperate well with you in training the navy. To reduce trouble, take my imperial edict with you as well."
The emperor personally wrote a handwritten edict, affixed the imperial seal, and solemnly handed it to Qiao Lian'er.
"The maritime defense of the east will be handed over to Lian'er."
"If Lian'er can resolve the troubles in the east, he will have made a great contribution to the Great Swamp Kingdom."
At this moment, Qiao Lian'er deeply felt the responsibility and trust that a monarch had placed in her with such an important matter, and a heavy weight was on her shoulders.
She said, "I will do my utmost."
The capital city is not far from the nearest eastern coast; it is only three states away from the coastal area. However, the further south you go, the farther away it becomes.
To facilitate administration, the naval headquarters in the capital was located at the nearest point on a straight line, so that it could be reached in half a day by fast horse.
“One of my uncles from a collateral branch is also in the Naval Headquarters. He is one of the several vice admirals and is highly regarded by Lord Yan,” Pei Shijiu said. “Since this is your first time dealing with the Naval Headquarters, I will go with you to meet my uncle first, which will help reduce any obstacles later on.”
Qiao Lian'er agreed, and then looked at his brows, which were open and carefree, clearly showing that he did not take the trouble brought by Princess Lingyu to heart at all.
She felt at ease and reassured that someone so young, with such magnanimity.
To them, Princess Lingyu was a completely irrelevant person, so they tacitly avoided mentioning her, as there was no need to, and it would be a waste of breath.
He knew that the emperor's sudden order for Qiao Lian'er to train the navy was also on her side, and he would not grant Princess Lingyu's request.
This further confirms her importance to the Great Swamp Kingdom.
She has the ability to do so, which makes their relationship feel secure.
Qiao Lian'er recounted what she had seen in Dongfu Kingdom.
Pei Shijiu's face turned cold.
"What audacity! To send so many warships to provoke and pressure us. What's the difference between this and a declaration of war?"
Princess Lingyu truly treats the diplomatic relations between the two countries like a child's game, resorting to such naive acts just to save face.
“For me, this is indeed an opportunity,” Qiao Lian’er said. “If so many warships come and are all repelled, I will have established my authority, which will make things much easier and smoother for me in naval defense in the future.”
"But training hasn't started yet. Currently, the navy of Daze Kingdom is relatively weak. Every time, we have to wait for the other side to land and then use our land forces to suppress them. If the other side continues to provoke us at sea, we will be stretched thin."
Qiao Lian'er raised an eyebrow: "Then let's wait and see."
Princess Lingyu received a reply; the warships of the Eastern Fu Kingdom had already arrived, and they were all elite troops.
She had been waiting for the past few days, hoping the emperor would relent and Pei Er would come to apologize to her, but neither the imperial family nor the Pei Prince's residence made a move.
This shows a disregard for her and contempt for the Dongfu Kingdom.
She couldn't swallow this insult and decided to give Pei Er a final warning.
As Qiao Lian'er and Pei Shijiu left the city, a figure rode up on horseback and blocked their way.