Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 197
Gunpowder smoke and flames of war rose everywhere on the sea surface, and the living people jumped and called for help on the water surface, sinking and floating with the dead bodies in battle.

In the fierce battle, the Datang navy has completed the encirclement of more than a thousand warships of the Japanese state.

It is unbelievable but unbelievable fact that more than 1000 large ships surrounded more than [-] small ships, and the encirclement became smaller and smaller.

The last right army in the hands of Master Sun Ren, more than [-] warships decisively entered the field, rushed into the center of the encirclement and lined up, cutting more than a thousand warships into two pieces.

On the decks on both sides of the ship's side, the officers and soldiers held three-eyed guns and fired wildly at the Japanese boat in the center of the encirclement.

Seeing the densely packed Japanese boats, it was as if a big cake had been bitten off, and there was a blank space in the middle, and then, there were more and more blank spaces.

On the flagship, Sun Renshi narrowed his eyes and watched the Tang warship complete the final cutting, slapped the railing of the building suddenly, looked up to the sky and laughed loudly: "Victory!"

Yes, the battle is coming to an end, and laymen can clearly know at a glance that the Japanese fleet is powerless.

Li Qinzai also quietly watched this scene on the side of the flagship, with a weird smile on his lips.

He doesn't like war, but the war against Wa is an exception.

Having lived for two lifetimes, he still has a fresh memory of the history books. He knows that this battle was the first time that the Wa Kingdom fought against the Central Plains Dynasty, and it ended in a disastrous defeat.

However, Li Qinzai stood in the position of a thousand-year-traveler. Although this naval battle was won, it was not enough.

If you haven't been really hurt, how can you remember it deeply?

If one wants to fight for a millennium of peace, the immediate victory is not enough.

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There were more than a thousand warships, but only a few dozen escaped from the encirclement in the sea battle. The Japanese were heartbroken, and only a few thousand survived by luck.

After the war, the Tang army cleaned up the battlefield, and the Japanese struggling and calling for help on the sea waved their arms, but they were mercilessly shot and killed by the Tang army soldiers on the battleship.

These days there is no Geneva Convention, and whether to keep or kill prisoners of war depends entirely on the mood of the soldiers.

It is too laborious to fish a prisoner of war from the sea, and the cost of time and energy is too high, and the Japanese are just a group of uncivilized dwarf monkeys in the eyes of the Tang army. There is not much need to catch them. .

After the war, Li Qinzai was also busy counting the battle damage and profits.

In fact, the damage in this naval battle was greater than the gains, because a poor country like the Wa country had no war benefits left at all, and the cost paid by the Tang army was much higher than that of the Wa country.

The final accounts were written and written, and Li Qinzai sent them to Sun Renshi's cabin.

Master Sun Ren casually flipped through a few pages and closed them, saying: "I can trust Li Changshiji's account, so report it to Chang'an accordingly."

"Yes."

After the big victory, Master Sun Ren was obviously in a good mood. He stroked his beard with a smile and said, "When I turn around, I will write the credit book. Jing Chu's achievements are listed first. After returning to Chang'an, His Majesty will not fail to praise you. I would like to congratulate you in advance."

Li Qinzai hastily said: "The chief executive is the commander of the first army. You have contributed the most. Without your formation and planning, how could our army have won such a big victory."

Master Sun Ren laughed triumphantly, and the atmosphere of mutual flattery was very pleasant.

"Does Jing Chu have any suggestions for those Japanese prisoners of war?"

Li Qinzai thought for a while, and said, "A group of wild hozens, the officials thought they should make the best use of them."

"Oh? How to make the most of everything?"

"My Tang Dynasty has copper and iron mines and so on. If the mines lack labor, it is better to let these prisoners of war do it, or build roads and repair bridges. Prisoners of war do not need wages, and they don't even have to eat too much. Guaranteed They don’t need to starve to death, and it’s cheap and good to use.”

Master Sun Ren glared at him: "You are so young, your mind is very vicious, do you really treat prisoners of war like livestock?"

Li Qinzai said with a smile: "The next official is just a suggestion, it doesn't matter if the chief executive doesn't accept it."

Master Sun Ren snorted, then touched his chin, and murmured: "But what you said is also reasonable. Including Baekje, there are a lot of prisoners of war in total, estimated at [-] to [-]. These people can't just do nothing. Why don’t we ask Tang to feed and drink for them? There’s no reason why the world is so beautiful.”

Li Qinzai hurriedly said: "That's right, a prisoner of war is not like a prisoner of war. Could it be that he enjoys a blessing after being captured alive? He must be used as an animal."

Master Sun Ren glanced at him: "It's the truth, it's such a truth, but when it comes out of your mouth, it doesn't feel like human words."

"Then how about another word for the officer?"

"What do you say?"

"The lower officials believe that these uncivilized wild monkeys must undergo labor reform, use heavy labor to turn them into kings, obey the rites of the state, feel the virtues of the celestial dynasty, increase their spiritual wisdom, and carry their virtues."

Master Sun Ren showed his face and smiled: "Hey, this is much more pleasing to the ear, do as you say. Send all the hozens back to Datang to mine."

Li Qinzai looked at Sun Renshi's happy face, and said cautiously, "I have another suggestion."

"Say."

"The navy of the Tang Dynasty has the power of a great victory and the power of the three-eyed blunderbuss. It is better...to take advantage of the victory and go east, land on the island of Japan, and give the country a thunderous blow. This battle will teach the country a lesson and make it For thousands of years, I dare not have the slightest covetous heart towards my Great Tang."

Master Sun Ren frowned, his expression became serious, and he said in a deep voice, "No!"

Li Qinzai continued without giving up: "Chairman, the navy is here, the victories are all victorious, and the New Year's Eve..."

Master Sun Ren interrupted him, and said more and more seriously: "No!"

Seeing Sun Renshi's resolute expression, Li Qinzai suddenly knew that this matter could not persuade him, so he could only smile bitterly.

Master Sun Ren said in a deep voice: "The order received by the Navy of the Great Tang Dynasty is to destroy the Japanese fleet, and the shame of the river mouth will be wiped out. His Majesty did not order to land on the Japanese mainland. He will be out, holding military power in his hands and walking on thin ice. Don't do anything that violates the rules. Understand?"

Li Qinzai lowered his head and sighed, "Yes, I understand."

Master Sun Ren's tone softened, and he said softly: "This battle, you are the minister who made the first contribution. When you return to Chang'an in peace, you will have your own reward waiting for you. Don't do anything out of line, otherwise the credit will be ruined and you will be questioned instead. Even your grandfather couldn't keep you at that time."

Li Qinzai nodded hastily, and said sincerely: "The lower officials have always been honest people, and they will never do anything out of the ordinary. Don't worry, Chief Manager."

Master Sun Ren smacked his lips. He didn't think much about it at first, but he actually said that he was an honest person. Master Sun Ren was really worried now.

"Since this battle is won, Baekje has nothing to worry about. You... take a group of soldiers back to Tang Dynasty. You are no longer needed here." Master Sun Ren waved his hand.

"Chairman, the people of Baekje need me..."

"No, they don't need to."

"The chief executive is amiable and approachable, and the subordinate officials are reluctant to part with you."

"No, you are willing."

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It has been three days since the complete inventory of the battle damage was completed.

Sun Renshi suddenly issued a transfer order, ordering Li Qinzai to lead half of the navy back to Datang Dengzhou.

The Japanese fleet has been destroyed, and the remnants of the Baekje Kingdom have retreated steadily under the sweep of Liu Rengui, and have fled to the north near the border of Goguryeo.

To be honest, the war in Baekje has basically come to an end, whether on water or land.

This time Baijiangkou was raided by the Japanese kingdom, many soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were rushed into the army temporarily, and many government soldiers and navy soldiers were already farming households. Now that the war is over, those temporarily transferred veterans will naturally return to their hometowns.

Especially now that it is the beginning of spring, spring sowing is a busy time, and Datang's labor is indispensable.

After the big victory, Sun Renshi immediately ordered half of the navy to return to Dengzhou, and the No. 1 in the transfer order was Li Qinzai.

There is no way, Li Qinzai's expression and eyes are too scary, Master Sun Ren thinks that this guy seems to be making things clear, and he doesn't know why he hates the Wa Kingdom so much. A naval battle is not enough, and he actually wants to land on the Wa Kingdom.

This guy must be driven back to Datang immediately, otherwise I really don't know what kind of trouble he will cause.

Under the constant urging of Sun Renshi's generals, Li Qinzai boarded the battleship reluctantly, and bid farewell to Sun Renshi who was seeing him off on the shore.

Master Sun Ren breathed a sigh of relief when the mainsails of dozens of warships disappeared on the horizon.

At last, the untimed bomb was sent away. As long as the navy took him back to Datang, whatever trouble this guy caused, it was none of his business as the commander of the navy.

It's great that the Baekje Kingdom has been peaceful since then, and in two months, when Liu Rengui completely clears the land, he, Sun Renshi, can return to Chang'an in a glorious manner, enjoying the joy and glory of returning from victory.

The sky seems to be much brighter.

(End of this chapter)