mesbooks Chapter 171 Finale
Chapter 171 Finale
After a fierce battle, the nomadic army was routed and retreated in disarray.
Liu Shan and Jiang Ruolan joined forces, and both sides were in high spirits. They pressed their advantage and completely crushed the remnants of the nomadic tribes.
The situation in the northern frontier stabilized, and the Great Xia and the Northern Di formed a strong alliance to jointly resist foreign enemies.
However, just as he was preparing to leave, an accident occurred.
When news of Chu Lan's sudden assassination attempt reached Liu Shan, he was extremely anxious.
To protect Chu Lan and the young master, he rushed towards the palace without regard for anything else.
On his journey, he was ambushed by a group of assassins.
Liu Shan fought bravely, but in the fierce battle, he was accidentally poisoned and fell into the icy lake.
Han Chengjia was extremely anxious after learning that Liu Shan had been attacked.
He led his soldiers to the scene quickly.
He was filled with grief when he saw Liu Shan fall into the icy lake.
He vowed to avenge Liu Shan, and led his soldiers in a desperate battle against the assassins.
In the battle, Han Chengjia was incredibly brave. He wielded his sword and killed twelve remnants of the previous dynasty.
However, he was eventually driven to the brink of despair, and in order to avoid being captured by the enemy, he resolutely chose to commit suicide.
After Liu Shan was rescued, the imperial physicians did their best to save his life, but he was so poisoned that he lost all his memory and martial arts skills.
Chu Lan was devastated upon learning the news.
Liu Shan met such an end while trying to protect her and the young master.
She decided to take good care of Liu Shan and help him through the rest of his life.
After losing his memory, Liu Shan was arranged by Chu Lan to live in seclusion in Jiangnan.
He lived a peaceful life there.
However, he always had a vague feeling that he was shouldering some kind of mission.
During his seclusion, although he had lost his martial arts skills, he still wanted to do his part.
So, relying on his wisdom, he secretly trained the navy.
A few years later, Chu Lan took the opportunity of a southern tour to visit Liu Shan in Jiangnan.
She discovered that although Liu Shan had amnesia, he still cared deeply about the country.
Moved by Liu Shan's spirit, she decided to reinstate him.
At that moment, Japanese pirates suddenly launched a surprise attack on the coastal areas of the Great Xia Dynasty.
Upon learning the news, Liu Shan decided to step forward.
He led his personally trained navy in a fierce naval battle against the Japanese pirates.
During the battle, Liu Shan fully demonstrated his military talent, skillfully commanding the navy to employ tactics and successfully repel the Japanese pirates' attack.
The Japanese pirates' surprise attack drew great attention from the imperial court.
Chu Lan decided to strengthen coastal defenses and appointed the Minister of War to build a powerful fleet.
Meanwhile, Liu Shan worked tirelessly day and night, continuing to meticulously train soldiers and build warships.
After a period of effort, a powerful and invincible fleet was finally built in Jiangnan.
However, the good times did not last long.
Not long after, the Xia Dynasty fleet was severely damaged by Japanese pirates. When the news arrived, Chu Lan was heartbroken.
Without their fleet, the Japanese pirates gained control of the seas, posing a huge threat to the Great Xia.
This crisis is unprecedented in severity, and only Liu Shan, who is in charge of the campaign, can resolve it.
Therefore, Chu Lan personally went to Liu Shan's residence and earnestly requested him to come out of seclusion again.
Liu Shan did not refuse and decided to put on his battle armor once again to fight for the peace of the Great Xia.
On the day of departure, Chu Lan boarded the warship with his young son to boost morale.
Her appearance greatly inspired the soldiers, who shouted, "We are willing to serve Your Majesty and the Great Xia!"
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Naval battle broke out, the sea was turbulent and warships were like a forest.
Liu Shan stood at the bow of the flagship, the sea breeze howling and making his clothes flutter.
The military flag beside him fluttered wildly in the strong wind, making a crackling sound.
The Japanese pirates' warships were enormous and sturdy, lined up on the sea like moving city walls, exuding a sinister aura.
While Liu Shan's naval warships were slightly smaller in size, they were agile and nimble, with smooth lines that made them appear as nimble fish swimming through the waves.
At a command, the warships of both sides quickly approached each other.
The Japanese pirates roared and shouted, their voices deafening. They bared their teeth and brandished their claws, trying to use their superior numbers and warships to intimidate the Jiangnan navy.
Liu Shan remained calm and composed, methodically directing the warships to change formation.
The warships of the Jiangnan Navy quickly dispersed, forming a seemingly loose yet subtly strategic goose-shaped formation.
The warships coordinate with each other, maintaining just the right distance, allowing for both flexible maneuverability and mutual support.
Once both warships were within range, a hail of arrows instantly filled the sea.
The Jiangnan navy drew their bows and nocked arrows, which rained down on the enemy ships like locusts.
The Japanese pirates were not to be outdone, raising their shields to defend themselves and retaliating with their powerful crossbows.
Arrows whistled through the air, some striking the decks of warships, others piercing the sails. In an instant, the sea was filled with smoke, shouts of battle, and screams of agony.
Upon seeing this, Liu Shan immediately ordered a change in tactics.
He commanded several faster warships to quickly circle around to the flank of the enemy ship, and using the sea breeze to accelerate suddenly towards the enemy ship.
These warships were equipped with sharp rams at the bow, which, at high speeds, would pierce the sides of enemy ships like blades.
A dull thud was heard, and the enemy ship's side was smashed open with large holes.
Seawater rushed in instantly, and the enemy ship began to rock.
The Japanese pirates panicked and rushed to the other side of the ship in an attempt to maintain its balance, but this only made the warship list more.
At the same time, Liu Shan sent out a fleet of small boats loaded with flammable fish oil and hay.
These small boats, controlled by soldiers, hurtled towards the enemy ships like arrows released from a bow.
When they approached the enemy ship, the soldiers lit fish oil and hay, and then quickly withdrew.
The fire spread rapidly, and the enemy ship was immediately engulfed in flames.
Fueled by the sea breeze, the raging fire burned ever brighter, turning the entire sea surface a fiery red.
The Japanese pirates fled in all directions amidst the flames; some were burned and screamed in agony, while others jumped into the sea only to be swallowed by the surging waves.
However, the Japanese pirates did not give up.
Suddenly, a huge catapult was launched from the Japanese flagship, and huge rocks rained down on the warships of the Jiangnan navy like cannonballs.
A huge rock came hurtling through the air and smashed into the bow of a Great Xia warship. The bow was instantly shattered, the warship rocked violently, and the soldiers fell to the ground.
In the critical moment, Lü Ding stepped forward. Holding a bronze cauldron, he rushed onto the Japanese pirate flagship, destroyed the catapults, and engaged in a fierce battle with the Japanese pirates.
However, he ultimately perished along with hundreds of Japanese pirates.
After a long and fierce battle, the Japanese warships suffered heavy losses and their morale was low. Liu Shan saw that the time was right and ordered a general offensive.
The warships of the Jiangnan navy surged towards the Japanese pirates like a tidal wave, launching the final battle.
In the fierce clashes and battles, the Japanese pirates finally could not withstand the attack of the Jiangnan navy and fled in defeat.
After the naval victory, Chu Lan defied public opinion and conferred upon Liu Shan the title of Duke Protector of the Nation, bestowing upon him a certificate of merit and iron.
She offered sacrifices to Heaven at the Imperial Ancestral Temple, established her youngest son as the Crown Prince, and appointed Liu Shan as her second father.
Unable to refuse, Liu Shan had no choice but to accept the reward.
After that, Liu Shan gave up her position as "Emperor and Empress" and lived alone in the Prince's Palace, focusing on raising the Crown Prince.
He passed on all his knowledge and experience to the crown prince, hoping that he could become a wise ruler and protect the country and its people.
Years later, on a bright sunny morning, Liu Shan was teaching the young prince how to draw a bow in the courtyard of the Prince's Palace.
The young master studied diligently, his eyes filled with anticipation for the future.
Behind Liu Shan, Ye Pingan supported the pregnant Li Wanqing, quietly watching this scene.
On the distant horizon, the rising sun casts its golden rays.
Liu Shan gazed into the distance, his heart filled with countless emotions.
Although he went through many hardships, he eventually found his way from adversity to success.
Now, watching his young master grow up strong and healthy, his heart is filled with joy...