Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 814

Even if a small force was sent to pursue, they would not be a match for the navy and would only end up dying in the end.

However, just as Heilang was thinking this, he heard Wei Wu's voice again.

"The situation has been out of control since the Japanese pirates gathered 500,000 troops. Now both sides are on the hook."

"If the Japanese pirates can't win this battle, they will never have a chance to turn the tables in the future."

"So, even if we withdraw our troops immediately, they will desperately chase us and try every possible means to force us into a decisive battle."

Having said that, Wei Wu sighed lightly, and then continued after a pause:

"We know that the Japanese pirates are gathering their forces in Heian-kyō. Similarly, they also know that we are stationed here."

"Once they discover we intend to retreat, they will immediately send troops to pursue us and hold us to the ground."

"If we fight, we'll be held back by them. If they completely surround us, we'll be dead."

"If we don't fight, we can only endure the continuous harassment of the Japanese pirates. But people are not stones, they get tired and exhausted!"

After hearing what Wei Wu said, Heilang immediately frowned, knowing that he was still thinking too simply.

Seeing that Black Wolf was silent, Wei Wu continued:

"Even if the soldiers can hold on, do you think the food and fodder can? We came across the sea and don't have a stable logistical supply here."

"Now, daimyos from all over the country have gathered in Heian-kyō with their troops and food supplies. The area around Heian-kyō is completely deserted, without even a single person in sight."

"The navy can no longer rely on fighting to support itself and obtain supplies from the pirate towns as before. How long can the existing food and fodder last?"

Hearing this, Black Wolf lowered his head and thought for a while before answering.

"This time, besides the three thousand soldiers, the rest of the ships are loaded with food and weapons, which can probably last about twenty days."

"Okay, I'll calculate it as twenty days. Then let me ask you, how long does it take to transport the food?"

Being stared at by Wei Wu, Black Wolf hesitated for a moment before answering:

"The round trip, plus the time it takes to gather supplies, will take about fifteen days to deliver."

"That means the navy will have to wait at least half a month before it can be resupplied, and that's assuming the seas are calm and there are no accidents."

Having said that, Wei Wu suddenly stood up from the stone pillar, slowly walked up to Heilang and asked a question.

"Even if every shipment of supplies went smoothly and without encountering any risks at sea, do you think the Japanese pirates would just stand by and watch?"

"If they send troops to blockade the coastline near the navy and cut off the navy's supplies, do you think we should fight or not?"

"If we fight, we risk being surrounded by the Japanese pirates. If we don't fight, the surrounding city will be deserted and the soldiers will starve to death without supplies!"

After listening to Wei Wu's description, Heilang finally understood what Wei Wu meant by chronic death.

However, it was precisely because of Wei Wu's words that Heilang realized how difficult the situation was and immediately made a decision in his heart.

After a brief silence, Black Wolf raised his head and looked at Wei Wu with firm eyes.

"Since a decisive battle with the Japanese pirates is unavoidable, please return to the Ming Dynasty with me, my Lord!"

Looking at Heilang's serious face, Wei Wu said nothing, turned around and sat back down on the stone pier.

He knew that once he analyzed the situation, Heilang would immediately ask him to return to Ming Dynasty.

Although he also wanted to go back to see his wife as soon as possible, he couldn't leave when the navy soldiers were in desperate situation.

If he wants to leave, he must first kill him to his heart's content, help the navy solve the dilemma, and then leave in a leisurely manner.

So, after Heilang finished speaking, Wei Wu, who was sitting on the stone pier, just smiled faintly and said:

"I can go back with you, but they don't seem to want me to go back with you."

Swish!

Just as Wei Wu was speaking, the tent next to him was suddenly opened, and the Wuchang Squad slowly walked out.