Situ Tai's expression became anxious and mixed with a hint of hesitation. This was a cliff. If you weren't careful, you might fall and be shattered. The Japanese navy has made great progress in the past two years and has shown an aggressive momentum in the Atlantic Ocean. The Cook Islands and Kamchatka have always been coveted by the Japanese. The last time the Japanese raided Kamchatka, , although the Japanese fled quickly after being driven away by the naval fleet, this has sounded an alarm to the empire. But at this time, the empire has already lost sight of even the land on the mainland. How many people there can care about this remote place on the sea? islands. But once you transfer it to an outsider, the nature is completely different. You may be burdened with this shackles of guilt for the rest of your life, and you will never be able to escape unless you take it back in your own hands.
Seeing that Situ Tai was still hesitant, the skinny old man also knew that this matter was not a trivial matter. His master had to think twice, but the current situation was like this, and I was afraid it was not up to him.
"Leng Lao, the target of Kamchatka is too obvious. Once it is leaked, we will be criticized by thousands of people. It is difficult to justify. I'm afraid it is not appropriate. You said to let the Japanese attack the Cook Islands and Crescent Peninsula. Our navy Is it okay not to interfere or even provide necessary logistical support? Is it okay to exchange this condition for the Japanese to send troops?" Situ Tai hesitated before asking. The Cook Islands originally belonged to Dodon, and the Crescent Peninsula was originally a narrow peninsula at the southern end of Dodon. However, there was an important military port of the Dodon Kingdom on it. The Japanese had long made plans, but due to the Imperial Navy The fleet and the Duodun Navy formed an alliance and adopted joint patrols and defensive measures, so that the Japanese did not dare to act rashly. Situ Tai hoped to relieve the pressure on himself by allowing or even supporting the Japanese to attack Duodun.
The skinny old man's face changed, and he thought for a long time before saying: "You can give it a try. The Japanese have always hoped to find a foothold on the road. If they were allowed to land on the Crescent Peninsula, the terrain of the Crescent Peninsula is narrow and long, and it is easy to defend and difficult to attack on land. It can only be done by water, and the Japanese navy has already surpassed Duodun in strength. Without our support, the Duodun people will not be able to defeat the Japanese, and the Japanese must rely on us, otherwise we can provide them with water logistics channels at any time. Cut off. But the Japanese have a huge appetite. Just like that, it’s hard to convince them to send troops at this time. If we can give them a little sweetness, the chance may be higher."
"What's the sweet spot?" Situ Tai also knew that the Japanese were very concerned about money and money, and it was difficult to have a good relationship with them.
"For example, temporarily leasing them a port in the Ryukyu Islands or Kamchatka Island, perhaps this can better mobilize their enthusiasm." The skinny old man said, "Of course, we will not make concessions in this regard until the last minute."
Situ Tai sat back in his chair dejectedly and nodded with a complicated expression: "Well, that's all we can do. We must allow the Japanese to advance northward. We can make more concessions in other aspects, such as providing logistical support, leasing ports, etc." Don’t agree to anything unless it’s absolutely necessary.”
"Your Highness, don't worry, I know the importance." The skinny old man also lowered his head and said nothing.
"What about the Japanese military strength on land?" Situ Tai thought for a while and then said, "Why don't we spend so much effort and get no results at the right time?"
"Your Highness, you don't have to worry too much about this. The Japanese people are fierce and brave. They have been unable to succeed due to division for so many years. Now the Liyuan tribe has unified most of the Japanese people. It is said that more than 80,000 soldiers can be gathered at any time. , and their combat effectiveness is definitely not weak. They have been trapped at sea for a long time and have been longing to smell the soil of the mainland. Now that they are given a chance to land on the mainland, they will definitely attack northward at all costs. The Dodon people will not be able to station troops on the Crescent Peninsula. Duo, once the Japanese land on the Crescent Peninsula, the Doton people will definitely not be able to resist it. In this way, the army they gathered on our border will definitely retreat. Our pressure will naturally be eliminated. But after the Japanese land, if we want to I'm afraid it won't be easy for them to drive them back to the sea. It's no wonder that the Duodun people are too uninterested. They are unkind, and we are unjust. They caused the Japanese disaster to move northward, which can also win a few years of stability for our eastern seaboard. This In a few years, the Japanese will definitely use all their power to gain a foothold in the Crescent Peninsula, and there will be no shortage of confrontations with the Duodun people. It is estimated that they will not have much power to take care of other places." The skinny old man Ran Dian knew the internal situation of the Japanese very well.
"I hope so." Situ Tai said with a heavy heart. If the Japanese want to ensure smooth access to the Crescent Peninsula north, they will definitely ask to lease or occupy a port on the Ryukyu Islands or Kamchatka Island as a transit. At this point, I am afraid they will have to make some concessions.
"Your Highness, the situation is getting more and more unfavorable to us. I think it's time for us to leave the imperial capital? The Third Highness has probably left, and we can't stay any longer. The Ninth Highness may take action at any time. I judge that it won't take more than a week. In time, they will take action." The skinny old man glanced at his much older master and said warmly.
"Well, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. This is a matter of course. Are our passage out of the city ready?" Situ Tai nodded and looked out the window with the dark sky, reluctantly taking a look at the already blurry Building silhouette.
"Everything is ready, everything has been moved, and the people who should stay have been arranged."
"Well, just tonight, let them be arrogant for a while, and we will see who wins in the end!" Situ Tai said bitterly and decisively.
Wu Feng lay comfortably on the easy chair. The other people in the room had disappeared, leaving only three people.
"Brother Liao and Brother Chang, it's not that simple for you to invite brothers here, right?" Wu Feng closed his eyes slightly, and it took a long time before Wu Feng said a word.
"Hey, brother, it's true as you said, the Machikhans took action in Baling and launched an attack on Wenning along both land and water routes. The Empire's Sixth Army was fighting fiercely with the Machikhans. On the waterway, the Empire's water The military fleet was sabotaged by enemy spies. About half of the ships' sails and rudders were damaged. The Imperial Navy suffered an unprecedented defeat. It is estimated that the remaining fleet had to return to Anqing." Liao Qichang said quietly, "Is the Empire really inevitable? Are you going to collapse?"
"Brother Liao, there is no need to be so pessimistic, right? Even if Wen Ning falls, Wuhu County still has Yueyang, Anqing and Huanggang. As long as it calms down, the empire can respond correctly." Wu Feng was shocked and looked at the other party His expression didn't look like he was joking. He thought for a moment before comforting the other person sincerely.
"Brother, are you trying to forgive the two brothers, or are you deceiving yourself? The situation in the imperial capital is becoming increasingly tense. The four princes are glaring at each other like black-eyed chickens. The situation is so critical, but none of the princes are there. I really don’t want to give up the throne until I see the coffin. This attack by the Machikhans is no better than the last time. The strength of the navy has been significantly enhanced. I didn’t expect the Machikhans’ water power to develop so fast. The imperial navy We were caught off guard and suffered a big loss. In addition, the enemy's spies were rampant in the five lakes, so the imperial navy suffered a complete defeat. Wen Ning has no hope. I am very worried that the Machihan people will go up the river and Anqing will not be able to survive. The danger can be defended, and there is still a threat from the Taiping Army to the north. I'm afraid it's only a matter of time before the entire Wuhu falls." Chang Gui, who lay motionless on the massage board, lamented, "I, Chang Gui, have already lived to this age. I just want to The fallen leaves have returned to their roots, but I never expected that when I grow old, I will have to watch my hometown groan under the iron heel of the barbarians, and I will never rest in peace."
"Brother Chang, you are overthinking. Will the Fifth Legion just sit back and do nothing? Two legions together with the Imperial Navy should be able to fight." Even he felt that what he said was a bit weak, and Wu Feng couldn't help but sigh.
"But will they go all out to fight the Machikhans? I'm skeptical." Liao Qichang continued, "In the past few years, the fifth, sixth, and seventh legions have consumed countless amounts of money and food from our five lakes and south. But I have never seen them defeat the Machikhans more than once. They were either defeated repeatedly or fled. They simply lost the face of the imperial army. The same army, why did my brother Can the Northwest Army defeat strong enemies repeatedly? Is the combat effectiveness of the Machihans really much better than those of the Luobi and Motes?! I don’t believe it!”
"Two brothers, are you here today just to vent your anger? I seem to think that there is something in what you two brothers said." Wu Feng finally stood up, wiped his body with a silk handkerchief, and said slowly asked.
The chief figure in Wuhu County also stood up and exchanged glances with the Jiangnan boss who had been lying aside before saying: "Brother Li, don't you think your northwest is too desolate?"
"What do you mean?" Wu Feng's heart trembled, his mind was racing, but his face was calm.
"It's not interesting. Brother Liao and I intend to invite the Northwest Army to enter the five lakes and even the south of the Yangtze River!" Chang Gui's dark eyes shone in the room.
"Don't be kidding, how can such a thing be possible?" Wu Feng declined subconsciously.
"Brother, do you think we are joking?" Liao Qichang asked, "Right now, the Machikhans are raging fiercely, and Situ Jun has his head on both ends. It is difficult to make a difference. The news of the Machikhans' invasion was obtained through my secret report. Now I can only I'm afraid that the Machihans have captured Wenning. Anqing will definitely be the next target of the Machihans. I don't want to see the beautiful rivers and mountains fall into the hands of foreigners. Lin Guoxiong has lost the power to turn the tide. Now only you, brother, have this ability. , if you are willing, I can contact the gentlemen of Wuhu to cheer for you and contribute money and effort."
"Haha, Brother Chang, you praise me too much. How dare I have the heart to set foot in the Five Lakes? His Highness and his family are not the only ones in the Five Lakes who have strength. Brother Chang is a local snake. He can't be more clear about the Dao of Qiankun than me, right? Don't you also have considerable power? Brother Chang, can't you see who is behind this Qiankun Dao? The backstage of Qiankun Dao is probably not only the strength of Qiankun Dao, right? Why did Brother Chang abandon the near and seek the far away and not join forces with him? But you want to take advantage of my little brother?" Wu Feng smiled coldly, wiped his hands with the silk handkerchief and threw it into the wooden barrel beside him very naturally. These two guys actually used this method to lure themselves into trouble. Do they really think that they are deaf and blind and can be manipulated and deceived