But that's not entirely true, some barbarians still have brains.
Many strange and bizarre military tactics are hard to guard against, but they are not invincible.
Some barbarians are still very good, such as the country of Laroli, a sea country with only two to three hundred thousand people.
The younger brother, wearing ragged clothes as always, boarded the territory of Larolli with the trading officers and soldiers, and an unchanging gold brick was thrust into the hands of the king of Larollie.
Compared with other kings and city lords who are greedy for money, he not only did not ask for gold bricks, but instead gave us a large number of special products in return. Later, through Luya’s translation, I realized that it was because our goods enriched the people of their city-state.
Life.
Looking at those barbarians who don't know how to be kings but are simple-minded, I quite like them."
"Did anything bad happen while you were wandering on the ocean?"
An Gouer nodded heavily.
"Yes, and it happened more than once.
These Westerners are very attentive to our dragon's charts, compasses, artillery, and martial arts.
On the way back to the voyage, I don’t know how many thoughtful Westerners set foot in my little brother’s cabin.
My younger brother also tried to scare the monkeys many times, but those Westerners still went to the cabin one after another to steal."
Liu Mingzhi suddenly sat up straight and looked at An Gouer solemnly: "There is no chance of being succeeded!"
"Brother, don't worry. Charts and compasses are the foundation for all officers and soldiers of the fleet to gain a foothold in the West. Artillery is our weapon to intimidate the countries in the West. How can I let them succeed?
A true chart boy always has one with him.
The guide compass is supervised by Deputy Commander-in-Chief Tan Haiqing. When the artillery is not in use, no one is allowed to approach it without my Commander-in-Chief token.
Those Westerners are jealous, but they have absolutely no chance of succeeding."
Liu Mingzhi breathed a sigh of relief and leaned down lazily again.
"I asked you to look for sea-going ships made of iron. Are there any signs?"
"No, I have never found any rumors about iron-cast ships. When I asked the kings, city lords, and kings in a vague way, I was ridiculed by them as a joke several times.
Big Brother, 80% of the countries in the West that have turned into barbarians understand this very well.
Maritime routes are also clearly recorded on nautical charts, and the country's national strength is also recorded in detail in the military history books.
Do you think it’s time to..."
Liu Mingzhi looked at An Gouer's gentle touch on his neck, and the questioning look in his eyes, and raised his hand to gently rub his temples.
"Can you kill the friendly city-state of Larolli that you just mentioned?"
An Gouer was startled and couldn't help but fell silent.
"I........."
Liu Mingzhi stood up gently, staring at the bright moonlight in the night sky with his hands behind his back.
"You know, and I also know, that your fleet has a total of 60,000 to 70,000 officers and soldiers, and no country in the Western countries can be a match for the Dragon Fleet.
But have you ever thought about it?
There is no invincible and immortal existence for human beings.
The Western Ocean is no better than the land, and troops and horses can be replenished in time.
It can be said that if you lose one officer on the ocean, you will lose one officer.
As a result, the strength of your fleet will become smaller and smaller.
Another point is the issue of food and grass consumption.
The food consumption for all your officers and soldiers for a month is at least about 100,000 taels.
It's okay in the small maritime countries near our big dragon, but once we get deep into the Western Ocean.
But it’s not about how much money is consumed, but whether it can be supplied even if there is food and grass!
When you coexist peacefully, you can also procure grain and grass from the West on the spot. Once war breaks out, not to mention grain and grass, just replenishing fresh water will be enough for you to worry about.
It is easy to conquer, but difficult to convince them sincerely.
If there is a slight mistake or a slight stumbling block for you, your entire army will be annihilated in the Western Ocean.
With 100,000 soldiers and horses, even if there is only 10% danger, we can’t take risks and move forward!”
"And if I let you be a money-splitting boy in the Western countries and deliberately show weakness to others, not only will you screen out the real wolves and ambitious people who come to my dragon to look for wealth.
It will also prevent those in the West who really don't want war from getting involved.
Furthermore, we are fighting locally, while the enemy is a tired army that has traveled across mountains and rivers.
I don’t need to tell you the consequences of waiting for work.
First annihilate the tired troops in their vanguard, and then look towards the Western mainland.
By that time, their own country's strength cannot be said to be non-existent, and it will not be enough to worry about.
And it also gave the imperial court the opportunity to unite the people and expand its territory!
In other words, the teacher should be famous, and the whole country should be mobilized to open up the barbarians with no good intentions in the West.
This is called Jiang Taigong fishing - whoever is willing will take the bait."
An Gouer stared at Young Master Liu in stunned silence. At this moment, he finally understood his elder brother's true purpose of letting him become a money-splitting boy in the West and show weakness to the enemy.
"Brother, you are too dark-hearted!"
"Haha...that's wrong.
As long as they are not blinded by wealth, what can I do about them?
Two months, within two months I will do my best to stabilize the court.
Two months later, you and I, brothers, will set off together.
I will go to Northern Xinjiang, and you will go to the West.
After the world is unified, I hope you can lure those foreign fish with dark hearts to the hook!"
Chapter completed!