"Reporting to His Highness, reporting to the two generals..."
Watanabe knelt obediently in front of King Wu and reported the previous situation. His men had already entered the city, and the army in the city was in chaos. No one resisted at all. Our navy warships were going to bombard the dock, but now everyone on the dock had laid down their weapons.
"If that's the case, then tell the people on the navy warships to stop bombarding the dock. We previously blew up some of the facilities at Nagasaki Dock, and they haven't been repaired yet. This place can also be used to transport various supplies."
King Wu Li Ke has also begun to pay attention to the cost. What's more, the people on the dock are no longer prepared to resist, so there is no need for us to blow up all these things.
"I obey your command, but Your Highness and the two generals must remain outside the city for one night. The situation inside the city is still unclear. I will lead my men into the city first and capture all the rebels. If they remain hidden, it will pose a threat to your safety."
Watanabe's worries were very correct. What he feared most was that something would happen to these people in front of him. If something happened to these people, no matter how great his contributions were, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty would probably behead him in public. In order to prevent this scene from happening, he had to take people in to find out the truth and arrest those with criminal records to prevent these people from causing harm to our future.
"I'll leave this matter to you. Also, go to the dock and meet General Ding. Let him tell you anything. All our troops will be stationed outside the city, and all the city gates will be blocked."
A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. King Wu Li Ke was also aware of this. After his order was issued, the three armies quickly headed to several city gates. When they saw the city wall of Fukuoka, they really didn't know what to say. The height of this city wall was less than four meters. If it were placed in the Tang Dynasty, this kind of city wall would obviously be unqualified. Even a county town would not use such a city wall.
But this is Fuso, and all kinds of materials are extremely scarce, mainly because it is an island country. You cannot consider an island country in the same way as the mainland. In addition, the Fuso people are relatively short, so there is no point in building a higher city wall.
Ding Tu received the order from the King of Wu very quickly. His men had not originally planned to bombard the dock. They were all from the navy and naturally understood the importance of the dock. The Nagasaki Port had not been repaired yet, but this was an intact dock and it was closer to Goguryeo. They could use this place as the main dock and use the Nagasaki Port as a backup.
"We haven't fought a single proper battle since arriving in Fuso. Last time in Nagasaki Harbor, we at least managed a surprise attack, which served as a training exercise for our men. But now, we've just entered the harbor, and look at those people over there, they're kneeling down to welcome the gods."
Ding Tu said speechlessly that there were already a large number of people kneeling on the dock. These people had no intention of resisting at all. They only wanted to save their own lives. Now even the garrison commanders had run away. Did they want us, the soldiers, to resist?
The news from Nagasaki had already reached us, spread by Suzuki-sama's servants. There were reports of thousands of bodies floating in the sea, and burning houses everywhere. They were afraid to resist. If we resisted, what would happen if we were thrown into the sea? Furthermore, the surrounding houses were even more important. Generations had lived in these dilapidated houses. If you set them on fire, they'd have to sleep outside at night.
"Wherever our Great Tang Heavenly Army goes, I believe they won't have the courage to resist. Isn't that better? We can probably occupy the entire Fusang before the New Year. Then we can go home for the New Year and don't have to stay in this foreign country."
A deputy general had just married and had been away from home for nearly a month, so he was unwilling to stay in such a place. He hoped to return to his hometown as soon as possible and work there comfortably. For most people in the Tang Dynasty, except for the Central Plains, other places were wild lands. Although Li Xiang had been trying to change their minds, these people were still unwilling to stay outside.
"You kid, just think about your wife. Since you want to go back and spend the New Year with her, then hurry up and get the brothers ashore. I guess Watanabe doesn't have many men under him. Once we get ashore, we can help them clean up the city and kill all the resistance. We don't have that much time to interrogate them."
In troubled times, severe punishments are needed, especially in the land of Fusang. This is what Li Xiang said at the beginning. If there are some things that cannot be handled, then raise the butcher knife in your own hand, and then even the unresolved things can be resolved.
Ding Tu always remembered these words. He did the same when he was in Nagasaki. Now that he is in Fukuoka, it depends on whether you guys can get things done. If you can't, the big knife in your hand, Master Ding, will not be idle.
"General Ding, I have already found many local soldiers. These people have already joined us. Also, here is a notice I wrote to reassure the people. Please review it."
As soon as Ding Tu walked to the shore, Watanabe had already finished writing the notice to reassure the people. This saved us a lot of trouble. This guy can be regarded as the most diligent among the traitors.
"It's very well written. Your literary talent is quite good. Hurry and post it. Also, gather all the soldiers and have them work hard on the streets to spread the message of reassurance. We will not persecute ordinary people, but will protect their lives. We will only arrest the pirates and those who have hostile ideas to our Tang Dynasty."
Ding Tu patted Watanabe's shoulder. Because of their height difference, it was like patting a child. Watanabe nodded happily. At this moment, he had no dignity at all. As for the people under him, they were influenced by him and wanted to seize the time to work for Datang, so that they could be promoted.
"Please rest assured, General. I will immediately order them to shout along the streets and will make sure to tell these people what you mean."
Watanabe was encouraged at this time, and he was full of energy. He had to do this thing beautifully, otherwise he would feel sorry for himself.
