Allies

The one who sent Wang Ping the information was Ruan Chunzi. He did not tell Wang Ping where he was at the moment, only relayed the news that Linshui Prefecture was making a major move.

Yet the Puppet Wang Ping had stationed in Linshui Prefecture had sent no news back. This could only mean that the information was currently known only to Linshui Prefecture's upper ranks, and that Ruan Chunzi had obtained it through a special channel.

"What kind of move?" Hu Yin asked.

"The islands under the Seventh Prince have been secretly gathering naval troops. Their destination is still unknown, but they clearly are not being used for their civil war, much less to attack Hushan Kingdom or East Continent. That leaves only us as their target!"

Upon hearing this, Zhi Gong flicked her wide Sleeve Robe. "Perhaps it is retaliation for your actions in Mo Prefecture."

Wang Ping considered it, then rejected the idea. "Impossible. Unless their commander only wants to vent his anger, attacking Mozhou Road would merely stretch their battle line. They would be better off deciding the outcome directly with me in Changwen Prefecture!"

"Our coastline is very long. If they keep harassing us as they did decades ago, we will be in a very passive position. Unless we take the initiative and drive them back, but that is unrealistic given Chu Kingdom's current circumstances." Hu Yin looked at Wang Ping. "Can Changwen Prefecture defend the coastline?"

"There will definitely be no problem in the short term. My Disciple trained a naval force at Baishui Lake. Though it was nominally disbanded, they were actually all stationed in Changwen Prefecture City. Together with our warships and prefectural troops, holding out for half a year to a year should not be a problem."

Wang Ping gave a