Ten years of dormancy: Starting as a martial arts master at the pinnacle

Inside Marshal Qian's tent.

When a group of high-ranking generals heard Li Changqing's plan to cross the river, they shook their heads vigorously.

"Absolutely impossible!"

"Our soldiers of Great Zhou are not skilled in naval warfare. Our only navy is barely surviving under the enemy's pressure."

"There's no chance of winning."

"Especially the warships of the Qi Kingdom, which are thirty zhang long and eight zhang high, divided into six decks. Each deck is equipped with different weapons, which not only have a long range but also great power. Our Great Zhou navy dares not approach them at all."

"We can't blame the soldiers for being cowardly; after all, the warships would have been destroyed the moment they got close."

The soldiers of the Great Zhou's Southern Army were filled with apprehension towards the Qi Kingdom's navy.

In particular, that enormous multi-story ship became almost their nightmare.

Why was the State of Qi able to seize the opportunity and take ten cities from the State of Zhou in succession back then?

Isn't it all thanks to their powerful naval fleet?

Reclaiming lost territory has always been the dream of the soldiers of the Great Zhou. But even if the dream came true, they still dared not hope to fight the Qi navy on the Yellow Dragon River.

"What they say isn't without merit, General Nangong, do you have any good ideas?"

Marshal Qian looked on with anticipation.

"certainly."

Li Changqing didn't just impulsively come to the commander's tent to offer suggestions.

He had thought about how to deal with the Qi navy several times.

"Do you really have a way?"

"Impossible. Even if the entire Qi Kingdom had all of those ships, there would only be two. One is right across from us, and the other is at the port at the estuary."

If they were so easy to deal with, those two mere warships would have been sunk a long time ago.

"Shut up! General Nangong, if you have any ideas, just say them."

Marshal Qian's eyes were already shining.

Although the Zhennan Army was able to recover the lost territory, which made them feel proud.

However, as the commander of the southern part of the Great Zhou, he has been suppressed by a small state of Qi for many years.

Marshal Qian also harbored resentment and thoughts. It's just that he hadn't expressed these resentment and thoughts before.

Now Nangong Qiushui says he has a solution.

Marshal Qian naturally didn't mind and wanted to vent his anger.

"Marshal, you can rest assured and leave it to me!"

Li Changqing did not provide a specific explanation.

Even if he explains, they won't believe it unless they see it with their own eyes.

"What do you take this place for, your own private quarters in your general's mansion? Without a concrete strategy, you expect hundreds of thousands of troops to risk their lives with you?"

One general immediately objected.

Li Changqing ignored the other party, his eyes fixed on Marshal Qian.

The old marshal was also looking at him.

Perhaps it was Li Changqing's identity that made the difference, or perhaps it was the unwavering determination in his eyes.

Even Marshal Qian thought that perhaps this young man in front of him could really do it.

"Prepare the warships as General Nangong instructed."

Upon hearing Marshal Qian's order, the group of generals, though unwilling, said nothing more.

Many people may come up with ideas, but ultimately only one person can make the final decision.

Otherwise, the army would have fallen apart.

Marshal Qian was undoubtedly the backbone of the Zhennan Army.

Since he has given the order, everyone must carry it out.

The warships and soldiers gathered early the next morning.

"I heard we're going to war with the Qi navy?"

"I've disliked those bastards for a long time, let's fight them."

"The other warships are one thing, but what about the multi-storied ships?"

Just thinking about those enormous warships, and the siege crossbows and huge rockets fired from them...

The soldiers of the Great Zhou felt their hearts pounding.

For a moment, they really couldn't think of how to deal with it.

That multi-story ship was terrifying!

"It is said to be General Nangong's suggestion. Since it was proposed by the general, I think he must have a solution."

When it comes to Nangong Qiushui, none of the soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty have any complaints.

Everyone knows that the ten cities north of the Yangtze River are a great humiliation for the Great Zhou Dynasty.

From top to bottom, no one in the Great Zhou Dynasty wanted to avoid solving this problem.

The person who ultimately succeeded in resolving this issue was their newly promoted general, Nangong Qiushui.

It was precisely because of this that the soldiers had an almost blind trust in him.

Li Changqing and Xie Feixue stood inside the main tent.

The soldiers outside couldn't detect them, but the two of them heard everything the soldiers said.

"Your Highness, are you planning to reveal your identity?"

Xie Feixue heard that Li Changqing wanted to find a way to kill Lou Chuan.

The only possibility she could think of was that Li Changqing would reveal his true strength.

She never thought that Li Changqing would be unable to do this.

His Highness the Regent will take down the warship with ease.

But if he doesn't reveal his strength, it will be difficult for him to do so.

"It is against the rules for a supreme expert to participate in the battle."

Li Changqing shook his head decisively.

There are some things that can be done, but should never be said aloud.

For example, if he participates in the war under the identity of Nangong Qiushui, as long as Li Changqing does not reveal his strength, it doesn't matter if others find out.

Those below the highest authority have no power to restrain him.

Perhaps those people even think that Li Changqing is a naturally open-minded, mischievous leader.

This is not a heinous crime; on the contrary, it could be seen as a humorous act.

When a supreme expert reveals this approachable side, it's easy for them to win people's favor.

But if it were spoken aloud, or if the strength of a Supreme Realm expert were revealed...

That's a different concept altogether.

"So, Your Highness, what are your plans?"

"Miss Xie, just watch and see."

Li Changqing did not answer directly, but gave Xie Feixue a meaningful smile.

Xie Feixue also laughed.

She found that the more time she spent with this Regent, the more interesting the world became.

She was even a little impatient to see what the Regent was planning to do.

Li Changqing walked out of the main tent and looked at the dark mass of troops in front of him.

"Soldiers of Great Zhou, those treacherous dogs of Qi occupied our cities and oppressed our people. Now it is time for us to repay them in kind. We will cross the Yellow Dragon River and occupy Jinshui City. Let those treacherous dogs of Qi truly experience the humiliation we suffered before."

The soldiers outside the main tent were mostly hot-blooded men.

How could they possibly contain themselves after hearing Li Changqing's words?

"yes!"

"Those scoundrels should have found out long ago."

"We are willing to follow the general."

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Upon hearing the soldiers' statement, Li Changqing reached out and pressed his hand down.

The soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty fell silent instantly.

"The warships are ready. Warriors of Great Zhou, follow me aboard."

A massive force of over 100,000 troops boarded speedboats on the Huanglong River.

They drove in a grand procession towards Jinshui City.

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