Wan Mingliang and many generals took the folded rice paper from Liu Mingzhi's hand with doubtful expressions, and hesitantly opened the letter and spread it on the table.
map?
In an instant, this was the thought that popped up in the minds of all the generals.
When Wan Mingliang and the others calmed down and watched carefully for a moment, they were completely sure of their thoughts.
This was really a map, and it was a map that was extremely impressive to them. It was a smaller version of the huge world map hanging in the imperial study room.
Although Liu Mingzhi’s intention of showing them this map is unclear at the moment, the lines outlined in red pen on it will be familiar to all generals.
Roadmap to entry.
Anyone who understands this knows that these lines represent the tentative route of the army's march.
But why is the above march route the route used by Western countries to march into China's Kyushu? Rather than the reverse expansion route of the Dalong Dynasty?
Could it be that these barbarians and young people actually want to get involved in the land of Kyushu?
Damn it, the leopard is so brave after eating the heart of a bear!
Because of the temporary internal troubles, I am committed to unifying the world and I will be lucky if I don't attack you. It is simply audacious to want to invade our country's borders.
Although there was no discussion, the thoughts in the hearts of these generals were surprisingly consistent.
"This is?"
Liu Mingzhi looked at Wan Mingliang and others looking at him with confused eyes, then turned to An Gouer with a soft smile and nuzzled his lips.
"Let Haining Hou An Jianghe explain this matter in detail to the seniors."
An Gouer stood up without hesitation after hearing his elder brother's words, and bowed to Wan Mingliang and other veterans.
"Junior An Jianghe has met all seniors."
"There is no need to be polite, Lord Haining. I dare to ask Lord Haining, what is the meaning of this picture?"
An Gouer also took out a piece of neatly folded rice paper from his armor, opened it, and spread it on the ground in front of a group of people.
"Seniors and juniors, we have been on our three voyages to the West for the purpose of making friends with all nations and becoming famous overseas. It has been ten years since we were young.
Now I have made friends with nearly three hundred city-states in various countries, large and small, and preached to them the power of my great dragon and heaven, making my power spread throughout the world.
However, the overseas barbarians, who do not know how to be kings, are greedy for profit, are blinded by money, and know that our great dragon is rich in treasures, vast and prosperous, and they are so bold that they intend to encroach on the territory of our great dragon kingdom.
This time, Junior was touring all the countries in the West, and envoys from various countries were traveling on the same ship. Within half a year, many Westerners had sneaked into Junior's commander-in-chief's cabin, intending to steal precise nautical charts, compasses, artillery casting blueprints and other important secrets.
Among them, the nautical chart shows the detailed sea routes of 179 Western countries, large and small, leading to our Dalong Haijin port.
With the help of the guide and compass to plan the route, you can accurately land at the gate of Dalong Haijiang.
Artillery is a weapon of war, with infinite power in both offense and defense.
The purpose of these Western envoys in stealing these three important secrets is self-evident, and their ambitions are obvious.
According to the translator on board, he overheard that there were now more than 110 Western barbarian countries secretly discussing that they wanted to seize the gates of our maritime borders with allied troops and invade our nine states in China to plunder wealth.
The younger generation led the fleet to the Western Ocean three times, trading with all countries, and brought them exquisite porcelain, gorgeous silk, tea, spices, gold and silver jewelry that they had never seen before... I am waiting for the treasures of the Great Dragon Celestial Dynasty.
An thought these Western barbarians were greedy and not only ungrateful but also intended to invade our country and plunder our wealth.
It is really a crime worthy of death.
Nowadays, envoys from various Western countries, including ninety, have returned with the fleet three times.
According to spies, these envoys secretly drew sea charts and recorded routes.
The younger generation thinks that based on the experience of the seniors, you can't guess what the purpose of these Westerners is, right? "
An Gouer really didn't mean to exaggerate when he said this to slander these Westerners.
The words he said were exactly the same as what he said to Liu Mingzhi, and they were indeed his experience of returning home.
However, he concealed the past that he obeyed his elder brother Liu Mingzhi and became a money-spending boy in Western countries.
Disembarking from the ships to trade with all nations, from the general officers to the soldiers, they were all dressed in gorgeous clothes and their armors were in tatters.
Apart from those powerful artillery pieces, the entire sailing fleet brought only one signal to the Western countries.
Although the dragon is extremely rich, his soldiers are not strong and his horses are not strong.
One-trick fishing and law enforcement were played by An Gouer to the ambitions of Western countries.
In a word, An Gouer just needs to make it clear to those Western countries that want to plunder wealth. Although we are rich, we are very weak.
Master, come and beat us, come and rob us.
This is also the fundamental reason why envoys from Western countries came one after another on the return voyage and repeatedly sneaked into the commander-in-chief's cabin to steal important items such as nautical charts and sea routes.
As for the reason why those Western envoys who have returned twice and witnessed the prosperity and power of the dragon still do this.
It's nothing more than profit-driven, and a fluke mentality that the law does not punish the public.
I even feel that with so many countries united, they should have the confidence to compete with Dalong.
After all, no matter how big the dragon is, there is only one.
If there are too many ants, the elephant will be killed, but if it can't be swallowed by itself, it will be divided up.
Wan Mingliang and others looked at the calm-looking An Gouer with suspicion, and looked at the map in front of them again.
They knew that the rise of An Gouer, the Marquis of Haining, was closely related to Liu Mingzhi.
It can even be said that the rise of Haining Hou was entirely supported by Liu Mingzhi.
Liu Mingzhi had just proclaimed himself emperor and wanted him and others to surrender and completely stabilize Dalong's country. An Gouer brought news that the Western barbarians wanted to get involved in Dalong's territory.
No matter how you look at it, it's a bit too coincidental.
Whether it is true or not, you really need to think carefully about it.
the most important is........
Wan Mingliang and others secretly glanced at the wilderness after saturation bombing on the east and west sides, showing a fearful look.
They knew very well what bullshit cannons were being fired to cheer them up.
Liu Mingzhi clearly wanted to demonstrate to them and show off his strength.
Hundreds of these unique-looking artillery pieces are already so powerful, but what about two hundred? What about three hundred doors? What about thousands of doors?
They had known Liu Mingzhi for many years and knew this guy's character.
It's hard to say whether this guy has thousands of artillery pieces that are several times more powerful than the artillery pieces in the hands of the various troops, but it's definitely more than just a hundred.
It’s hard to say exactly how many, but there must be backup options.
Liu Mingzhi drank all the wine in the glass and played with the wine glass in his hand with a faint smile.
"Seniors, as I said before, I'm not afraid of being beaten, what about you?
Also, isn’t the purpose of our efforts to unify the world just to look to the West and expand our territory?
Your surrendering as a general will indeed have some impact on your reputation in future generations.
But based on your foresight, if we capture the land of all the Western countries, you should know better than I do whether it will be infamous or famous in the history books.
To be honest.
Your military strength is inferior to mine, and your military preparation is inferior to mine.
The most important thing is food and grass. You know how much food and grass you have left now, and I know it too.
With just one word, I can cut off the food and fodder for your army of more than 300,000 people, and make your military morale disordered and unintentional to fight.
You want to seize grain and grass from the people of the twenty-seven prefectures in northern Xinjiang. Will I give you this opportunity?
More importantly, I am not afraid of fighting, because no matter whether I win or lose or both sides suffer, I have my daughter Liu Luoyue behind me to clean up the mess for me.
It is indeed difficult for you, the heroes of the country, to bow down and profess your authority!
But the sin is temporary, but the merit is eternal!
I hope you seniors will think twice. "
Liu Mingzhi's words silenced Wan Mingliang and other generals.
For a while he looked at the chart in his hand, and for a while he stared at the calm-looking Liu Mingzhi opposite Liu with complicated eyes.
"I know you don't want to fight, and I don't want to kill each other. It's just that you need a reason to surrender."
Liu Mingzhi raised his finger and pointed at the map in front of them.
"I've given you the reason. Three years later, I will definitely point my sword at the West.
All of you here will leave your name with me through the ages and be remembered forever.
What's the reason? "
Silence, long silence.
Wan Mingliang and the other six exchanged their views calmly for a long time, with a hint of struggle remaining in their eyes.
"My lord... My lord... My lord Wan Mingliang of North Vietnam is here to see His Majesty, long live, long live, long live!"
"I...I am arrogant!"
"Chen Nangong Ye!"
"Your Majesty Dongfang Ming..."
"Chen Keyan......"
“…..”
"Long live long live!"
The actions of General Wan Mingliang and the Six Guards caused a series of chain reactions.
Many camp generals, generals, and generals got up to pay homage one after another.
Then under the guidance of the high command flag.
More than 300,000 soldiers and horses knelt on one knee and saluted.
"Your Majesty, long live my emperor!"
"Your Majesty, long live my emperor!"
"Your Majesty, long live my emperor!"
Liu Mingzhi had not yet signaled the soldiers of the Six Guards of Northern Xinjiang to salute, but behind him, the soldiers of the New Army and the coalition forces of the Western Regions also knelt down to pay homage.
"Your Majesty, long live my emperor!"
Liu Mingzhi breathed a sigh of relief.
Holding the Heavenly Sword in both hands, he stood there and looked around at the endless army camp.
"Soldiers! No courtesy!"
"Long live!"
"Long live!"
"Long live!"
It is the 15th day of July in the first year of Dalong Taiping.
The new emperor Liu Mingzhi stopped the war at Mamingpo, Yingzhou, northern Xinjiang, and finally laid the foundation for the peaceful unification of Dalong!
The country is stable and all the people are healthy.
