Cough cough!
Saemon coughed twice and chuckled dryly, "General, the Yamata Nation are simple and honest. Please don't misunderstand. What you're doing is really..."
If this slaughter continues, the Yamata Nation will be completely destroyed.
ah!
Before he could finish speaking, Sun Jian kicked him away.
snort!
With his foot planted on Saemon's head, Sun Jian's eyes flashed with disdain as he sneered, "Who do you think you are, daring to question our Emperor's decisions? Have you never died before?"
"No... I dare not!" Saemon forced a bitter smile, enduring the excruciating pain that felt like his head was about to explode.
"Hmph, good that you wouldn't dare!"
Sun Jian gave him a deep look. If he didn't need him to lead the way and make some arrangements, he wouldn't have kept this unstable factor around at all.
The son of some great general sounds impressive, but what does he actually amount to?
The Yamata Nation was destined to perish, and this so-called son of the Great General would be considered a remnant in the future, so he meant nothing.
He couldn't help but sneer, "Don't you even think about why Great Liang doesn't attack others, but instead targets your Yamata Nation like this? Our Emperor has always Win People Over with Virtue. If your Emperor hadn't done something he shouldn't have, why would he be so furious?"
Win People Over with Virtue?
Upon hearing this, Saemon couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.
Although he had never met the Emperor Great Liang Great Liang, he had heard about his experiences, which involved fighting from beginning to end, and he had no idea how the Emperor Win People Over with Virtue.
However, the latter statement was correct; it was all because of that bastard Emperor. For a fleeting moment, Saemon actually hated Emperor Muren.
If this guy hadn't been eyeing Great Liang's potatoes and shipbuilding technology, Great Liang wouldn't have sent an army to attack Yamata Nation, and I wouldn't have become a prisoner, much less been trampled underfoot!
Damn it, this is all the Emperor's fault.
He gritted his teeth, determined to seize the throne from this arrogant bastard one day.
Once Sun Jian stopped kicking, he immediately knelt on the ground and pleaded, "General, I know I was wrong. I was deceived by that scoundrel Emperor. I am willing to atone for my sins with meritorious service!"
It's better for someone else to die than for me to die; it's all the Emperor's fault for messing things up.
It was obvious he couldn't win; if he didn't find a powerful ally soon, he'd probably be doomed. He was even considering whether to try and win over his father, hoping that might lead to him being given an important position.
"Hmm, not bad!"
Sun Jian glanced at him, handed him over to his personal guards, and told him to ask for some useful clues. Then he waved to Ran Min and the others.
kill!
After boarding their respective warships, the five armies immediately sprang into action, rushing madly towards the battlefield as if a treasure lay ahead.
Ran Min, on the other hand, walked straight ahead towards Eight Gods Island.
Nearby Eight Gods Island!
Takayama Ichizawa quietly crept to the side to check the situation. After glancing at the area from afar, he couldn't help but gasp and exclaim, "My God, what country's navy is this? Has it launched a full-scale attack?"
From a distance, it was just a dark blur. Now, up close, it's truly awe-inspiring.
Judging from its scale, it's at least an army of several hundred thousand.
However, something is strange, as no country in the vicinity has a navy of this size. Where did these people come from?
This navy is a bit strange; perhaps only the deceased general knows the truth.
"These must be people from the Great Liang Empire. They sent a challenge to the Emperor. I thought it was just a warning, but I didn't expect them to actually come!" Yamaza Ichito said bitterly beside him.
Although the ocean is mostly covered by seawater, there are still some island nations.
These countries have small populations, even smaller than our own Yamata Nation, so how could they possibly field such a terrifyingly large navy? Only the powerful Great Liang Empire could.
Although they were the dominant land powers, they also ruled the East Sea region in the past, which is why they had the capability to launch cross-sea attacks!
" Great Liang Empire?"
Takayama Ichizawa's face was extremely grim. He knew that Yamaza Ichito wouldn't speak carelessly, because he was the Emperor's confidant and had come specifically to see him; he would never say a word.
However, if it really is someone from the Great Liang, then things will be difficult. They are a true overlord, having destroyed several great nations in succession. They are a being covered in hair, clearly designed to devour people.
The guard who had previously delivered the message to Saemon looked utterly desperate and said tremblingly, "My lord, the general is probably gone, isn't he?"
He was utterly devastated. He hadn't fully revealed the information, which had led to the death of the general's son. He was absolutely doomed. If the general found out, he would probably tear him to pieces.
Takayama Ichizawa glanced at him sideways, then looked at Yamaza Ichito, and complained, "Dozens of warships are gone, the general is probably in grave danger! Now we should be the ones worrying, how are we going to defend Eight Gods Island?"
If reinforcements don't arrive, we're all likely to die here; the enemy probably has hundreds of thousands of soldiers!
He was originally prepared to leave, but Yamaza Ichito stopped him, insisting that he defend Eight Gods Island at all costs, which greatly displeased him.
This mission is far too difficult; if it's not handled properly, the entire army could be wiped out.
"Baka!"
Upon hearing Takayama Ichizawa's words, his expression darkened, and he couldn't help but feel annoyed.
This is a death order from the Emperor!
If Eight Gods Island is lost, not only will Takayama Ichizawa die, but I myself will probably suffer as well.
Thinking of this, he said in a deep voice, " Lord Takayama, this is His Majesty the Emperor's order to defend Eight Gods Island at all costs. As for reinforcements, they will arrive soon; just hold them off for now."
"The enemy is coming in overwhelming numbers, numbering at least hundreds of thousands. How can I possibly withstand them!" Takayama Ichizawa said through gritted teeth, his face dark.
This is ridiculous! With a troop strength difference of dozens of times, and you're not a god, how could you possibly hold out?
Yamaza Ichito glanced at him and sneered, " Lord Takayama, you'd better think this through. By sending the Shogun's son to his death, you've already incurred the Shogun's wrath. If it weren't for His Majesty the Emperor protecting you, would you even have a chance to survive?"
This guy caused the death of Kusakawa Saemon, which will definitely enrage the Great Shogun Kusakawa Akio, and his fate is self-evident.
If they offended the Emperor again, they would almost certainly pay a heavy price.
Takayama Ichizawa's face stiffened, and he was speechless.
Although the general has nine sons, and Kusakawa Saemon is incompetent, he is still the general's own son. If the general finds out, he will really be doomed.
Then we can't offend the Emperor, and we have to get close to him.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh and said in a deep voice, "I will do my best. I only hope that the ambassador will urge the reinforcements, otherwise even if I die in battle, it won't change the outcome."