Wang Can said unhurriedly: "I have taken into account your worries. Therefore, I have made a lot of preparations for this expedition to the Wa Kingdom. For example, the previous division of the situation between the DPRK and China and the adjustment of the rights of the army. ”

"These are all preparations."

"The most important thing is that I will crusade against the Japanese state, and only bring the naval army under the command of Gan Ning, and do not mobilize other garrisons in the country. Even if it is a naval army under Gan Ning's command, I will not use all of them, and only lead 10,000 elite soldiers to fight. ”

"10,000 elite soldiers, compared to the domestic army, will not cause a burden to the people."

"If I go out and win, Shu will have more land. If it is defeated, it will not have much impact, and the right should be to explore the way. In particular, I have received definite news that there are many gold mines in the territory of the Wa Kingdom. ”

"These gold mines are what Shu needs."

Wang Can looked confident and continued: "In addition to this, I will take Cao Cao with me. I named Cao Cao as the Duke of Wei, leaving the lives of the Cao family, you have always been worried, afraid that the Cao family will affect the court situation. ”

"If Cao Cao and the people of the Cao family stay in Luoyang, it will have an impact, so I will take Cao Cao away."

"In this way, it is still business as usual in China."

"The cabinet is already functioning, the military and the government are separated, and there can be no more war. As long as you do your best, the country of Shu will not be turbulent. ”

Wang Can said: "What do you think? ”

Cheng Yu thought about it and said, "Your Majesty only brings 10,000 sailors, is there a little less?" With 10,000 people accompanying him, the safety of His Majesty may not be guaranteed. ”

Wang Can laughed again.

If he mobilizes troops on a large scale, Cheng Yu is worried that the burden will be heavy and will cause domestic turmoil. Now that he only brings 10,000 elite soldiers to battle, Cheng Yu is worried about Wang Can's safety.

I have to say, there is some contradiction.

But this is Cheng Yu's loyalty, considering both the country and Wang Can's safety.

Wang Can said unhurriedly: "Zhongde Gong, although I only have 10,000 elite soldiers, I have Jiang Qin and Zhou Tai under Gan Ning, and I also have Dian Wei and Huang Zhong by my side. There are elite soldiers and strong generals, and I am safe. ”

"If with 10,000 troops, if I take the Wa Kingdom and make the Wa Kingdom a county of the Shu State, and the news is transmitted back to the Shu State, the world will be excited, the people will be attached, and there will be no more chaos."

"I've already spoken to Cao Cao."

At that time, Cao Cao learned that I was going to crusade against the Japanese state, and he also made a statement, fearing that the defeat would affect the situation in the country. Like Cao Cao, you all think about the worst, but this situation may not be so bad. ”

Wang Can said: "The Wa Kingdom does not have much combat power. ”

Guo Jia arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty, please come along." In the cabinet, the elder Zhongde is serious, and the rest of the people take care of the affairs of various ministries and cannot leave. Only the minister is young and inexperienced, so he needs to increase his experience. ”

"Accurate!"

Wang Can directly agreed.

When the rest of the people saw this, they knew that they could not oppose it, and they did not oppose it anymore.

Wang Can continued: "I personally crusade against the Japanese state, in addition to the normal government affairs in the country, there is one more thing, I hope that Zhong Degong will take the lead, and the cabinet will be responsible for slowly advancing. ”

Cheng Yu said: "Please give instructions to Your Majesty." ”

Wang Can said: "In the south, there are many mountains and forests in Huiji County, Yuzhang County and other places, and there are countless wildernesses. The land of Lingnan is shrouded in miasma, and there are too many deep mountains and old forests. ”

"These places are very suitable for farming."

"The same is true in Jiaozhou and other places."

"The Central Plains is the most prosperous, and Jiaozhou, Huiji, Yuzhang and other places are remote places, which can be described as poor mountains and bad waters. These places were originally fertile land, but there was a lack of people to cultivate. When we crusade against the Japanese kingdom, you can start to develop Lingnan and gradually advance southward. ”

Wang Can said: "The south must be developed. ”

Wang Can came from later generations and knew the meaning of 'there is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below', which is the central place.

The further south it goes, the more suitable it is for rice cultivation.

Even in the Sui and Tang dynasties, these places were also a lot of miasma and were not developed. It was not until the Song Dynasty that it became a truly blessed land. Wang Can's idea is to plan in advance.

Cheng Yu said: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, the old minister will make proper arrangements." ”

"Good!"

Wang Can's head should be lowered.

Wang Can arranged the rest of the things before everyone retreated. Wang Can drew up an edict and instructed the eunuchs to summon and inform the generals of the expedition. After the arrangements were made, Wang Can returned to the harem and played with his wife and children for most of the day.

The political affairs of the imperial court, whether it is Cai Yan, or Diao Chan, Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao and other women, are not harmonious. What they care about is Wang Can's safety, and when they learned that Wang Can was about to go on the expedition, they all told Wang Can to pay attention to safety.

After reuniting with his family, Wang Can was ready to go on the expedition.

April 5, the auspicious day of the zodiac.

On this day, Wang Can led Huang Zhong, Dian Wei, Cao Cao, Cao Pi and Cao Ang to the south. Wang Can's side, for the time being, is only guarded by more than 1,000 forbidden troops, and Gan Ning's navy is in Taihu Lake Dazhai in the south.

Gan Ning is the commander of the navy, and he is now stationed in Taihu Lake, because Taihu Lake is close to the coast, which is convenient for entering the sea and training the navy.

Wang Can set off from Luoyang and went straight to Taihu Lake.

In mid-May, Wang Can and his entourage entered the territory of Yangzhou, entered the waterway by boat, and went to Taihu Lake Water Village. The two brothers, Cao Ang and Cao Pi, had been living in the north all the time, and they were not used to the bumps on the ship, so they were a little uncomfortable, so they hid in their rooms to rest.

On the contrary, it is Cao Cao, an old man, although he is a certain age, but he is in excellent spirits, his cheeks are ruddy, and he has an expectant look, which is not affected by the turbulence of the big ship in the slightest.

Cao Cao and Wang Can stood at the bow of the boat, Cao Cao looked at the vast river, and said with emotion: "Your Majesty, the old minister has been in the north, and he rarely takes a boat. Although above the Yellow River, the big river is surging, and the scene is magnificent. But the thousands of miles of river in front of you are endless and intoxicating. ”

Wang Can stroked the beard under his chin and said with a smile: "Brother Meng De, after we go to sea, you will be even more surprised." The scene of Taihu Lake is just a drop in the ocean. ”

Cao Cao said: "The old minister will wait and see. ”

The two chatted and had a harmonious atmosphere.

The big boat continued to move forward, and when the big boat entered the range of the water village, the big boat that Gan Ning was riding soon came. He had previously received a holy decree from Wang Can and knew that he was going to crusade against the Wa Kingdom.

Wang Can's decision, Gan Ning fully agreed.

He trains the navy in Taihu Lake every day, and he is used to training soldiers, and he doesn't feel bored, but it's a pity that he can't go to the battlefield to fight. The general died immediately, and as a general, he was shrouded in horse leather and fought on the battlefield.

On the battlefield, it is the general's home.

The two boats met, and the planks were hitched.

Gan Ning took Jiang Qin and Zhou Tai to board the big boat where Wang Can was, and the three of them clasped their fists and saluted: "The minister greets Your Majesty." ”

Wang Can said: "No need to be polite! ”

Gan Ning said: "Your Majesty, the number of ministers' sailors has exceeded 30,000, and they are all fierce soldiers on the battlefield. ”

Wang Can said: "Only 10,000 elite soldiers will be brought in this battle. ”

Gan Ning smiled and said confidently: "Even if you only bring 10,000 elite soldiers, it is enough to sweep through the Japanese country." These days, the craftsmen under the command of the minister have already made more massive warships, which have been tried at sea. The warships of the navy are enough to resist the waves and sail away. ”

"Well done!"

Wang Can opened his mouth to praise.

If you want to sail on the seas, you need bigger warships to get through unimpeded.