Chapter 96 [Tragic] (Additional Chapter )
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Jiangnan Road.

In another day's journey, the army led by Li Chengqian will reach Jiangnan.

Now, we have entered the Jiangnan area.

"map!"

When they stopped to rest, Fan dismounted, called out, and someone immediately brought him a map.

Qiu Zhu unfolded the map, took a look, and pointed out a location.

"Sir, our current location is here."

This map is a modern map, which Li Chengqian obtained as a reward.

The above describes the detailed geographical location, mountains, and rivers of Qing State, Northern Qi, and Dongyi City.

Ancient maps are different from modern maps.

However, Li Chengqian had taught Qiu Zhu all this modern knowledge.

"Sir, we still have a day's journey to get there."

Li Chengqian looked at the map, nodded, and fell into deep thought.

"What kind of map is this? Why is it so complicated?" Li Yunrui came closer, took a look at the map and asked.

As she spoke, she rubbed her butt.

Her butt was swollen from the long journey.

I had never ridden a horse before, let alone such a long distance, and I galloped all the way.

It is inevitable to get injured due to the bumps and bruises.

Faced with her question, Li Chengqian did not answer.

Qiu Zhu ignored it.

Li Yunrui tactfully didn't ask any more questions and just rubbed his butt.

Seeing Li Chengqian staring at her, she said charmingly, "Why, you don't want to rub it for me?"

Li Chengqian looked up at the sky and ignored her.

Seeing this, Li Yunrui came over and asked, "Why did you bring me with you?"

She has never been a talkative person.

However, since leaving Kyoto, he has become like a different person, chattering all the time.

"Of course I'm going to take you out for a wild fight." Li Chengqian said impatiently.

Li Yunrui curled his lips indifferently, "Really? Do you want to go to the small woods over there?"

She actually knew the profound meaning of the word 'field battle'.

Seeing that he didn't seem to be in the mood to joke, Li Yunrui also restrained himself.

"I really didn't know that someone in the Ming family was colluding with the Japanese pirates." Li Yunrui said.

"I hope you really don't know." Li Chengqian said this a little stiffly, without any intention of saving her face.

"What do you plan to do when you arrive in Jiangnan?" Li Yunrui asked.

"Now, although you have 100,000 naval forces, you are definitely no match for the Japanese pirates."

Li Yunrui doesn't know how to fight, but she is clear about the comparison of the combat power between the two sides.

"If you say one more word, I'll keep you from speaking for the whole day."

Li Chengqian warned.

This was the first time Li Yunrui had seen such a domineering look.

Since leaving Kyoto, she seemed to have seen a different Li Chengqian.

However, it is true that you can't talk for a whole day.

She experienced it firsthand while on the road.

Li Chengqian tapped her chest a few times, but he didn't know where it was.

Then, she couldn't speak for a day.

But she was really upset.

At this moment, she really said no more.

Seeing Li Chengqian frowning, as if thinking about something, she moved closer and moaned with a long tail sound.

Then she pointed to her mouth.

Seeing this, Li Chengqian was speechless.

However, Li Chengqian still ignored her and called Qiuzhu and Fan Xian over and gave them some instructions.

Afterwards, Qiu Zhu led the massacre army and Fan Xian led the black cavalry, and they split into two groups and set out early.

Looking at the sky again, Li Chengqian suddenly whispered, "It's going to rain..."

The sky was cloudless and the sun was shining brightly.

The leaves of the surrounding trees are also a little wilted because of the strong sun.

"It's going to rain?" Li Yunrui didn't believe it.

No matter how you look at it, there is no sign of rain. A breeze blew, and her hair flew, covering her face.

Li Chengqian reached out his hand, gently lifted her hair, tucked it behind her ear, smiled, and said:
"Wait and see."

Li Yunrui smiled indifferently, "If it really rains, I will give you ten beauties when we get to Jiangnan."

Li Chengqian smiled and didn't respond.

The army rested for a while and then continued on their journey.

He could imagine how tragic the battle in Jiangnan was for the Beggars' Sect disciples.

If the army had arrived earlier, fewer people would have died.

So, don't stay too long.

Kyoto.

Royal study room.

"According to the schedule, the prince will be able to arrive in Jiangnan tomorrow, right?"

Emperor Qing sharpened his arrows and asked.

There is always a sweet smell of candied fruit in the imperial study.

This is Emperor Qing’s favorite.

The room was a bit stuffy due to the high temperature of the iron smelting furnace.

"Just received news that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived in Jiangnan Road and will join the battle line tomorrow to have a decisive battle with the Japanese pirates."

The old eunuch said.

Hearing this, Emperor Qing was silent for a moment, stood up, walked towards the window and slowly opened it.

"What do you think are the chances of winning this battle?"

The window was opened and a breeze blew on my face, making me feel much cooler.

"Your Majesty is wise and the prince is brave, we will surely win this battle!" said the old eunuch.

Emperor Qing glanced at him and said, "Tell the truth!"

Hearing this, the old eunuch suddenly knelt down.

"I forgive you for not being guilty."

“Your Majesty, news has come from Jiangnan that nearly all of the 100,000 Beggars’ Sect disciples have been killed or wounded. It’s so tragic.

Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has assembled a naval force of 100,000 to meet the enemy, he is not good at naval warfare after all, so..."

Hearing this, Emperor Qing also remained silent.

After a long while, he uttered two words softly:
"Beggars' Sect..."

To be honest, the heroism of the Beggars' Sect far exceeded Emperor Qing's expectations.

In the early years, Li Chengqian founded the Beggars' Gang and reorganized the beggars in the world, with a number of 100,000 to 200,000 beggars, making it the largest gang in the world.

Emperor Qing naturally knew about it.

There were also censors from the Censorate who submitted memorials to impeach the prince.

However, Emperor Qing ignored it.

All along, he never took these beggars seriously.

I thought that since Li Chengqian had put things in order, it was a contribution to the country. At least the country had fewer refugees.

However, this battle completely changed Emperor Qing's understanding of the Beggars' Sect.

This name finally made him take it seriously.

The Jiangnan navy also has a force of 100,000.

However, facing the Japanese pirates, they had no fighting power at all. They were defeated at the first blow and all fled.

Look at the Beggars' Sect, a group of refugees dressed in rags, who actually resisted 50,000 elite Japanese pirates for five days.

It's really unimaginable.

Recalling the scene in the imperial study that day when Crown Prince Li Chengqian asked for orders to destroy the Japanese pirates, Emperor Qing also discovered that Li Chengqian seemed to hate the Japanese pirates.

Why is this?

In fact, Emperor Qing did not hold much hope for this battle.

It is impossible to completely wipe out the Japanese pirates.

However, after all, there are 100,000 naval forces, 10,000 black cavalry, and 6,000 massacre soldiers. I think it should not be difficult to drive the Japanese pirates out to sea and then guard the coast.

Of course, even if it is just an expulsion, many people may die.

But there is nothing we can do about it.

Suddenly, Emperor Qing remembered Li Chengqian's words that he would not return until the Japanese pirates were wiped out, and he suddenly smiled.

Does that mean we are going to attack Japan?
Go out to sea to destroy Japan?

Emperor Qing smiled and shook his head, feeling it was a bit absurd.

So that day, although he understood the meaning of this sentence, he did not delve into it further.

Outside the imperial study, in the pavilion on the top of the mountain, Emperor Qing looked out into the distance at the south of the Yangtze River.

(End of this chapter)