I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse-Chapter 1913 - 1915: Got My Head Slammed by the Door Again

Chapter 1913: Chapter 1915: Got My Head Slammed by the Door Again
The intense battle between the two is not something you need to worry about, because at this moment, your attention is already focused elsewhere.
After stabilizing Xuzhou, while consolidating internal affairs, you are pondering who to target next to expand your territory. However, at this time, you find yourself unable to find any immediate opportunity to act. Sun Jian and Sun Ce father and son occupy Wu County with very few troops. Liu Yao dies in battle, and General Tai Shici submits to Sun Ce.
The following summer, Yan Baihu is defeated outside the city, beheaded by Sun Ce, and the land of Jiangdong falls entirely into the hands of Sun Jian and his son.
At this time, Sun Jian and his son have clashed with Yuan Shu of Huainan. The reason is simple: Yuan Shu has always suspected that the Imperial Seal is in Sun Jian’s hands. Last time he wanted to ambush Sun Jian halfway, but Sun Jian, after receiving your hint, managed to return to Jiangdong safely. Now that Sun Jian’s strength is consolidated, it’s natural for him to seek revenge on Yuan Shu for the past animosity.
With Yuan and Sun families at war, you don’t want to get involved. Besides, on the day of your grand wedding, Sun Jian had Sun Ce send you many gifts.
Your relationship with Sun Ce is quite good, and you share the same school connection. You initially planned to send troops to assist, but Sun Ce politely declined your offer, stating clearly that this was a personal feud between their family and Yuan Shu, so you could only stand aside and watch.
Bored, you turned your attention to the rear of Xuzhou, which is the Eastern Sea.
Speaking of the Eastern Sea, it gives you a headache because, in your eyes, the current navigation technology is still very backward. You know nothing about navigation, and you don’t have any experts under you in this field, so you are at a loss and feeling quite depressed every day.
This day, as usual, you sit alone on the city wall of Xuzhou West City, daydreaming.
Currently, you do not have a formed navy. That means it is impossible to transport a large army overseas. The battle with Cao Cao ended six months ago, and during this time, the entire Xuzhou City has been recuperating. You can’t launch an arbitrary military campaign, as that could jeopardize everything you currently have.
For you, it’s also impossible to do such a foolish thing.
Cao Cao and Lü Bu have been fighting for half a year now, and currently, Lü Bu is retreating with every step. You predict that within half a month, Lü Bu will be driven out of Yan Province. After all, Cao Cao is a hero of his era. Even though he lost a third of his troops in Xuzhou, his remaining 400,000 men still possess formidable combat power, something that Lü Bu cannot shake.
You are well aware that defense and offense are different. Currently, for the next five years, you can only defend, as attempting an offense is as difficult as reaching the sky. Therefore, you have assigned generals to guard every gateway of Xuzhou to ensure internal development follows your wishes, revitalizing the entire Xuzhou, where the people can live and work in peace.
In the face of strong enemies around you, this is the only thing you can do.
"Brother!"
Unaware of when it happened, Li Chong’s voice suddenly arises behind you. Turning your head, you find Li Chong standing with Zhi.
Li Chong and Zhi were married three months ago, and you hosted the wedding. After their marriage, you made arrangements for Li Chong to take Zhi to Xiematai Kingdom, partly for Zhi to visit her family and partly to establish diplomatic relations with Xiematai.
Although many officials like Wang Lang deem it unnecessary because Xiematai is too far away by sea compared to Xuzhou, and Xiematai Kingdom offers no tangible benefits to Xuzhou.
However, you have a broader vision than anyone else, which no one has noticed, nor could they. Currently, Xiematai still lies within the confines of a society using basic copper and iron tools, which is relatively backward compared to various regions of the Great Han Empire. Still, regarding the "stubbornness," or more aptly, the resilience of the Japanese, you believe that those suffering from prolonged earthquakes and typhoons have, in some respects, surpassed the Han people.
Moreover, once this current phase is over, you can create a myth, quickly unifying the warring Japanese to make them a subordinate state of the Han people— or even directly incorporate them into your territory!
However, without advanced maritime technology as support, none of this is achievable, which is your biggest headache.
Li Chong has returned to Xuzhou for three days now, and during this period, you’ve had in-depth discussions with him. Whether in individual combat skills or weaponry, the Japanese lag far behind the Han people. Li Chong even boldly claims that with just 10,000 men, he could annihilate Xiematai Kingdom in three days, turning the Queen of Xiematai into your slave. However, with current navigation capabilities, shipping 10,000 fully armed soldiers to Xiematai is impossible.
"It’s Jing Sheng, come, sit." You pat the spot next to you.
Li Chong, without hesitation, sits beside you. Seeing the distress on your face, he sighs, "Brother, are you still worried about crossing the sea?"
You nod, saying nothing more.
Li Chong tentatively suggests, "Brother, I have an idea. I’m not sure if I should speak it."
"Cut the nonsense!" You glance at Li Chong.
Li Chong clears his throat and says, "Since we can’t ship soldiers there, how about recruiting troops there? With your superb training methods, you can surely forge an invincible army in Japan."
You say nothing, just stare straight at Li Chong. He grows nervous under your gaze. Your reputation as a ferocious beast is renowned throughout the Nine Provinces; who isn’t frightened at the mention of your name?
"Did something hit your head?" you snap, then glance behind at Zhi, immediately realizing, "Is this something Zhi put you up to?"
On hearing this, Li Chong swiftly flips over to kneel before you, saying, "Forgive us, my Lord; Zhi is simply following orders!"
In everyone’s eyes, you are a volatile, decisive, and terrifying figure. If you’re displeased, it’s entirely possible you might snap her neck!
"If there’s something to say, say it directly. You should know I’m not one for fussiness." Your face hardens, viewing Li Chong’s actions as nearly treasonous. After all, any Chinese would naturally have no affection for the Japanese, given the tremendous harm they’ve inflicted on the Chinese people.
Frankly, you don’t expect to unify the Nine Provinces within your lifetime, but there’s one thing you must accomplish: Conquer Japan! Even if it means dropping dead afterward, you’re willing. It’s a decision befitting any Chinese descendent!
Li Chong retrieves a bamboo slip from his bosom and offers it with both hands: "This is a letter from Queen Himiko of Xiematai to you, my Lord."
"I don’t understand their language. Just read it out loud."
"She wrote it in our Chinese characters."
"Read it!" Your temper worsens with the prolonged frustration.