On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

Chapter 1193 Strong walls and clear fields

"Yan'er, have you forgotten what level our navy is at right now?"

"Are our small coastal gunboats, with a maximum capacity of only a thousand shi, going head-to-head with their super-giant warships with a capacity of tens of thousands of shi?"

"That's not bravery, that's suicide."

"War has never been won by mere courage and bravery."

"Husband, what do you mean..." Murong Yan was incredibly intelligent and instantly understood Lin Zhen's intention.

“That’s right.” Lin Zhen nodded, a cold smile curving his lips.

"Show your enemy your weakness."

"Don't they think their ships are strong and their cannons are powerful, making them invincible?"

"Alright, let's let them be smug for a little longer."

"We must not only retreat to the port."

"We also need to empty all valuables from Guangzhou Port! And evacuate all the people!"

"Leave them an empty city!"

"I want to see what these bandits are like, who have traveled thousands of miles to the East to make a fortune from the war."

"When you realize you can't even get a single hair."

"What kind of expression will it be?"

"And," his voice became increasingly seductive, "just think about their army of over 20,000, what a huge drain on their daily eating, drinking, and sanitation needs!"

"Their supply lines are thousands of miles away."

"As long as we hold out and wait it out with them."

"It won't be long before they collapse from within due to insufficient supplies!"

"Then we'll wait in comfort and then annihilate them!"

"This is what it truly means to subdue the enemy without fighting!"

Lin Zhen's tactical plan was full of "sneaky" and "insidious" elements.

Both Murong Yan and Gui Ying were dumbfounded.

They never expected that this regent, who was known on the battlefield for his fierce and indomitable style, would be like this.

When it comes to these kinds of schemes and tricks, he's actually a top-notch expert!

Fortify the walls and clear the fields?

To wear down the enemy?

This...this is just too mean!

It's so...so effective!

"Good!" Murong Yan's eyes instantly shone with an incomparably brilliant light!

She knew that her husband's plan, though it sounded somewhat "dishonorable".

However, it is the most effective and only feasible way to break the deadlock in the current situation where the enemy is strong and we are weak!

"As you wish!" she declared decisively.

"Ghost!"

"My subordinate is here!"

"Immediately, send the Prince's military order to Guangzhou and Fujian via express courier!"

“Furthermore!” A cold glint flashed in her eyes.

"Issue my decree!"

"Order the Jingzhao Prefecture to immediately seal off all shops and trading companies that have dealings with Western merchants!"

"All blond-haired, blue-eyed Westerners, imprison them all! Interrogate them thoroughly!"

"I want to see if the arrival of the East India Company's fleet is just a coincidence!"

"I will eradicate all possible traitors and informants!"

"Yes!" Ghost Shadow accepted the order, his eyes also blazing with murderous intent!

He knew that an unseen counter-espionage war, far more dangerous than any war, was about to quietly break out throughout the entire Daqian Dynasty!

And just then.

Outside the workshop, another urgent announcement came from outside.

"Your Majesty! Your Highness!"

"Yue Fei, commander of the Divine Machine Battalion, requests an audience outside the palace!"

"He said... he said he had a plan to defeat the enemy!"

Yue Fei?

Upon hearing this name, both Lin Zhen and Murong Yan were slightly taken aback.

They never expected that the newly appointed Minister of War, whom they had personally promoted and who also served as the commander of the Shenji Battalion, would take the initiative to come and request an audience at this critical juncture.

And he even claimed to have a strategy to defeat the enemy?

"Let him in," Lin Zhen said after a moment's hesitation.

He wanted to see what brilliant strategies this historically renowned general, known for his loyalty, bravery, and integrity, could devise when faced with such a timeless and overwhelming attack.

Soon, a young general, dressed in a brand-new Shenji Battalion commander's uniform, with a robust build, a resolute face, and an aura of calm and gravitas like a mountain, strode in.

It was Yue Fei.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw the Regent on the bed. Although his face was pale, his eyes were still as sharp as a hawk's. In that instant, a trace of excitement and worry, which he could not hide, flashed in his tiger eyes.

"This humble general, Yue Fei, pays his respects to Your Highness! Pays his respects to His Majesty!"

He knelt on one knee, his voice booming like a bell, filled with the iron will and loyalty unique to soldiers.

"This humble general has heard that Your Highness is unwell, and I am extremely anxious! I wish I could take your place!"

"But national affairs are of utmost importance, and the military situation is urgent! This humble general dares not abandon his post without permission, and I hope Your Highness will forgive me!"

"Get up." Lin Zhen looked at the junior he admired so much and a gratified smile appeared on his face.

"You did very well."

"As a role model for the three armed forces, one should prioritize national affairs."

"I am not that pretentious."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Yue Fei stood up, her piercing tiger eyes staring directly at Lin Zhen, her voice filled with unquestionable confidence and determination!

"Your Highness, Your Majesty!"

"This humble general has come to request permission to fight!"

"This humble general is willing to sign a military pledge!"

"If we cannot annihilate all the invading enemy within three days on the waters of our Great Qian Dynasty!"

"This humble general is willing to offer his head in return!"

These words caused an uproar throughout the workshop!

Even Lin Zhen and Murong Yan were so shocked by his "bold words," which were full of lofty ambitions but also seemed somewhat presumptuous, that they were speechless for a long time.

Annihilate the enemy within three days?

Why should he?

Keep in mind that the enemy has over fifty super-giant ships equipped with advanced cannons!

And their navy in Daqian is still just a group of "fishermen" who pilot small sampans along the coast!

This is not even in the same league as our opponent!

"Minister Yue," Murong Yan's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, her voice carrying a hint of displeasure.

"I know you are loyal to the emperor and love your country, and you are eager for war."

"But war between two armies is no child's play!"

"How can we act so impulsively?!"

At this moment, she was still wearing the Phoenix Descent Dress, which served as her only nightgown.

The extremely dark black Suzhou brocade fabric appeared somewhat cold and serious because of her displeasure.

The giant phoenix embroidered with real gold thread seemed to be scrutinizing the somewhat arrogant young general before him with disapproval.

His phoenix eyes flashed with the warning and majesty of an emperor.

The five-zhang-long dark gold Suzhou brocade train lay quietly behind her, its luxurious chaos exuding an undeniable and powerful aura.