Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

Chapter 281 New Battle, Gathering Troops

"Your Highness, when did you come up with this?"

Wu Shizhong was silent for a moment, then slowly opened his mouth and asked Qin Ming seriously.

"It was a long time ago, but at that time, I just wanted you to control some sea areas."

When Qin Ming first started studying the compass.

It took a lot of time to find naturally magnetic minerals.

Fortunately, they found it in the end.

But later the control of the sea was delayed due to the war.

"Can you win, Your Highness?"

Wu Shizhong spoke hesitantly.

"You can win."

Then he was patted on the shoulder with a smile, and then he took out a stack of various drawings and formulas that he had newly arranged.

"These things will far exceed your imagination."

Faced with Qin Ming's muttering, Wu Shizhong didn't think too much about it.

"By the way, Your Highness, I have quite a few brothels here. How about I take you to try them out?"

As he spoke, Wu Shizhong also mentioned this matter to Qin Ming with a smile.

Recently, their profits have been very high. After eliminating the port and the pirate shipyard, he has never slacked off in local construction.

With money but nowhere to spend it, he also operated some casinos and brothels.

Qin Ming felt a little embarrassed when he heard these words.

"Try it?"

There has always been a figure in a white long dress in his heart.

That's Guan Yue.

"Okay, I know you're good."

"The burden from now on will all be on you. Now let's send the ship to Jiangnan."

After receiving Qin Ming's praise, Wu Shizhong suddenly became excited as if he had been injected with chicken blood.

During his efforts during this period, he actually always hoped that Qin Ming could give him some affirmation.

But Qin Ming is extremely busy on weekdays.

I didn't even have much time to come to Yingshan County.

But after coming here this time, Qin Ming has been encouraging him.

It even made him bear a heavier responsibility.

This made Wu Shizhong feel that he was being valued and thus felt more responsibility.

After seeing his expression, Qin Ming also smiled slowly.

Then he turned and left.

The next morning, after Qin Ming got up from bed, he took a boat directly to Jiangnan.

It took nearly three days.

Qin Ming finally arrived at the port of Jiangnan.

Qin Ming's arrival this time touched the nerves of all parties.

Even Prince Duan came to the port to greet them in person.

"Brother, long time no see."

Prince Duan was still very polite when he saw Qin Ming.

Now the entire Jiangnan region has been garrisoned by Qin Ming's army, and they are also under Qin Ming's control.

Of course, one's identity and status must be made clear.

"How's the war going lately?"

Qin Ming looked at Prince Duan curiously. At this time, Prince Duan took out a battle report and handed it to Qin Ming.

It records in detail the recent battles between them and the Japanese pirates.

After reading these battle reports in detail, Qin Ming frowned slightly.

"Why are you so weak?"

Qin Ming saw that the ratio of casualties between them and the Japanese pirates was three to one.

Such an injury made Qin Ming feel a little distressed.

If it was his army that came, the damage would definitely be several times less than theirs.

Hearing Qin Ming say this, Prince Duan immediately smiled bitterly.

After finding a stool to sit on, he spread his hands helplessly and explained to Qin Ming:

"Brother, not all armies are as invincible as yours."

"My army is running low on supplies and rations. I can't even get a warship out. If they can't win, they'll just turn around and get back on their warships and flee. We won't even have a chance to catch up then."

These words sound extremely pitiful.

No one could have imagined that a vassal king who controlled a region would have such scarce resources.

If you tell others, no one may believe it.

But Qin Ming understood the situation in the court.

They might actually do such a thing.

He walked to the side and poured a cup of tea, and Qin Ming took a sip lightly.

He told Prince Duan about his plan.

"I will guard all of this sea."

"As for your soldiers, they will all be integrated into my army."

"From now on, you will be an empty shell. If you agree, I can help you deal with the Japanese pirates within half a month, but I don't agree. I can only help you up to this point."

Qin Ming's words made Prince Duan's face look ugly instantly.

The only bargaining chip he has now that he and Qin Ming are on the same page is the army under his command.

But if he loses all of these, he will have nothing in the future.

Prince Duan was silent for a long time, but never responded to Qin Ming.

He really couldn't give up his original noble status.

Qin Ming could naturally understand him. After all, everyone needs time to adapt after falling from heaven to the mortal world.

However, before coming here, Qin Ming had already made preparations.

"If you think this isn't working, I can give you a chance to buffer."

Qin Ming raised the corner of his mouth and slowly looked at Prince Duan.

"What buffer opportunity?"

"You go and become a greater vassal king."

"what?"

Prince Duan widened his eyes in disbelief.

To be honest, he didn't understand what Qin Ming meant now.

But Qin Ming took out a map, which clearly marked several islands where the Japanese pirates gathered.

These islands are not small, but rather very spacious.

The total area is even comparable to that of Lingnan.

But these areas are all in a wild state and have not been developed.

In the past, we faced a territory similar to Lingnan.

"I will send Wu Shizhong over to run this place with you. If this place can be successfully managed, you will be the king of this place."

"This is much better than accepting the court's orders and being restricted in everything you do."

Qin Mingyu, the center director, explained his arrangements to Prince Duan.

After hearing this, Prince Duan's face immediately became heavy.

To be honest, he didn't believe that Qin Ming could treat him so well.

Compared with Wu Shizhong's relocation, Prince Duan just changed his fiefdom.

No matter where he goes, he can enjoy endless preferential treatment.

But controlling certain areas would actually put him under great pressure.

"What on earth do you want to do?"

Prince Duan frowned and looked at Qin Ming with confusion.

"I want to unify this sea area."

"I don't have much time left. Emperor Qian won't let me go."

Qin Ming had already heard about the court's production of muskets during the last negotiation.

If their army had all its men with muskets.

The damage caused to Qin Ming will be extremely terrifying.

At that time, even if Qin Ming wanted to fight against them, he would suffer heavy casualties.

The end result will be a lose-lose situation for both sides.

As a developing force, Qin Ming naturally did not want to see them pose such a great threat to him.

For this he must be prepared, no matter which side he relies on.

He has to ensure his own safety.