Sui and Tang Dynasties: You were driven out of Wagang, but you surrendered to Yang Guang and were ma

Chapter 97 Landing on the Japanese Island, Starting the Killing Instantly

On the sea, the Five-Toothed Ship cuts through the waves, its hull crashing against layers of surf.

Lu Xiao stood with his hands behind his back at the bow of the main ship, gazing at the enormous warship, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

This was the pinnacle of the Sui Dynasty's naval power, comparable to an ancient version of an aircraft carrier.

Aside from Yang Guang's extremely luxurious dragon boat, the Five-Tooth Ship was the largest warship of the Sui army.

The ship's hull alone, stretching across the sea, resembles a massive, moving reef, exuding a chilling sense of oppression.

"Your Highness, this ship is so magnificent!"

Yuwen Chenglong's tone was full of amazement.

"Once our five-toothed warships reach the Goguryeo coast, we guarantee those Goguryeo soldiers will be so terrified they won't even dare to fight!"

He was completely unaware that his true destination was the Japanese islands; he was convinced that he was going to launch a surprise attack on Goguryeo's rear by sea and achieve a great feat.

"Yes." Lu Xiao nodded with a smile, but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

He didn't know if the Goguryeo people could be intimidated, but he did know about those Japanese who lived on remote islands and had limited knowledge.

They would surely be terrified and their souls would be scattered by such a giant ship.

"Is the wind picking up?"

Pei Yuanqing lay on the deck with his eyes slightly closed, feeling the sensation.

"Wrong." Yuwen Chenglong squatted down, raised his hand and flicked Pei Yuanqing on the forehead, saying, "It's foggy."

"Your Highness, should we proceed slowly and wait for the fog to clear before making our full-speed advance?"

The person in charge of the ship came up to the deck and asked.

The fog is getting thicker and thicker, and visibility is very low.

If we proceed at full speed, it may affect our choice of route.

"No need, proceed at full speed."

Lu Xiao said without hesitation.

The system said that attacking Japan would be a great merit, and as long as the people in charge of the ships don't go astray, they will only sail smoothly towards the Japanese islands.

"Yes."

Soon, Lü Xiao felt the ship beneath his feet move at a much faster speed.

"Your Highness, the fog is so thick. Has the Dragon King of the Sea become angry?"

Yuwen Chenglong heard people say that one had to choose a day to go to sea and perform some kind of sacrifice.

They boarded the boat directly, without bringing the sacrificial animals.

"You're right, let's throw you down and feed you to the Dragon King to appease his anger."

As soon as Lü Xiao finished speaking, Yuwen Chenglong was lifted up by Pei Yuanqing.

As long as Lü Xiao utters the word "drop," Pei Yuanqing will drop him without hesitation.

"Your Highness, I was wrong, please don't abandon me!"

Yuwen Chenglong struggled, while Pei Yuanqing stood there dumbfounded; when he said he was lost, he really was lost.

"Put it down for him. The Dragon King might really get angry if he eats this stuff."

Lu Xiao had a thorough understanding of this demonic pill.

Aside from himself and Yang Guang, this guy was universally disliked.

"Hehe, the prince still cares about us."

With his feet on the deck, Yuwen Chenglong felt incredibly at ease.

Lu Xiao had originally wanted to see the sea view, but now it was shrouded in thick fog, and he couldn't see a single hair.

After exchanging a few words with the others, he returned to his cabin alone.

The fleet continued sailing for the rest of the time, with Lü Xiao only responsible for eating, drinking, and relieving himself, leaving the rest to the system.

"How many days have we been at sea?"

Lu Xiao lay on the deck, enjoying a sunbath.

If it weren't for the fact that the livestock he brought were almost gone, he felt he could have stayed at sea forever.

"I don't know."

Yuwen Chenglong was also someone who didn't learn his lesson. Anyway, he thought that with Lü Xiao around, he definitely wouldn't get lost.

As for keeping track of time, forget about it.

"When are we eating?"

Pei Yuanqing was more direct: either swing a hammer or eat.

"hey-hey."

Lu Xiao chuckled, suppressing the urge to throw the two men overboard, and took a deep breath.

These two are the epitome of being clueless and grumpy.

Just then, the soldier on lookout duty suddenly shouted, his voice filled with excitement and urgency:

"Your Highness! A small island has been spotted ahead!"

"Oh?" Lü Xiao sat up abruptly on the deck and looked in the direction the soldier was pointing.

Sure enough, a small island appeared at the edge of the horizon.

What bothered him even more was that dozens of plumes of black smoke were rising into the sky above the island.

It's obvious that people on the island were fighting, burning, killing, and looting each other.

The system promised a smooth journey, and this small island must be Japanese territory.

"Good, very good!" he murmured, a murderous intent surging in his eyes.

Lu Xiao's eyes were filled with murderous intent. Before he transmigrated, he missed out on a peaceful life, but after transmigrating, he could finally contribute.

"Full speed ahead! Quickly!"

Yuwen Chenglong keenly sensed the sudden surge of killing intent emanating from Lü Xiao and immediately gave a loud order to his soldiers.

Although he didn't know why the prince was so hostile to the people of this island, he didn't need to ask; he just needed to follow him unconditionally.

Lu Xiao was bloodthirsty, and so was he.

Lü Xiao, look! He's looking!

At this moment, the Japanese islands are plunged into unprecedented chaos due to news of mountains of gold and silver.

This small island, which has not yet achieved unification, has always been a place of warlordism and constant conflict.

Now that they have learned of the large gold and silver mines within the territory, all sides are even more enraged, and the fighting has never stopped.

This small island is Tsukushi, located north of Kyushu Island, and was occupied by the local powerful clan leader Matsunari.

As the governor of Tsukushi Province, he was nominally under the jurisdiction of the Japanese court, but in reality, he ruled his own territory, much like the feudal lords at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Prince Shotoku's control over these separatist forces relied entirely on a single alliance agreement, which had no real binding force whatsoever.

Within the territory of Tsukushi, several factions are embroiled in a fierce battle.

Shouts of battle and screams of agony rose and fell, and the entire island was shrouded in blood and smoke.

"National-made ships! A large number of vessels have appeared on the western sea!"

A Japanese samurai scrambled up to Matsunari, his voice panicked and his face deathly pale.

Matsunari was surrounded by a group of samurai, directing the battle from a high vantage point, when he heard this and was immediately taken aback.

"Could they be reinforcements from Goguryeo?"

Song Cheng raised an eyebrow and quickly walked to a higher vantage point to look out.

Prince Shotoku had already sent envoys to Goguryeo to seek help, hoping to use Goguryeo's military strength to quell the internal strife on the island.

Judging by the time, the messenger should be returning with reinforcements by now.

Before long, the fleet slowly approached the shore.

Densely packed Sui soldiers, armed with swords and spears, orderly stepped onto the Japanese island's soil via planks.

Song Cheng squinted as he looked at the object, and the more he looked, the more uneasy he felt.

"Your Highness, are we landing on the island now?"

Yuwen Chenglong, holding a bright silver spear, stood on the barren ground beneath his feet, still somewhat dazed.

It seems unreal that they were able to enter Goguryeo territory so easily without encountering any obstacles.

"Big brother, stop dawdling and start the killing!"

Pei Yuanqing led his warhorse off the boat, gripping a pair of silver hammers tightly in his hands, unable to suppress his desire to fight.

"Come with me and take a look."

Lu Xiao took the reins from the soldier and mounted the neighing Red Hare.

At his command, the soldiers of the Crimson Valiant Army raised their battle flags in unison.

The 8,800-strong force marched in neat formation towards the island.