The snuff bottle was spinning in his hand. Situ Mingzhao also knew that Sun Chengxiu had already established a line with the people from Xinjiang. However, the strength of the Imperial Military Police was not as good as that of his own Yulin Army. He was still far from being able to influence the overall situation. If he and his Yulin Army Together, the Lin Army barely had a say, but the final decision was still in the hands of Ma Yuanwen's Imperial Guards. Of course, Situ Tai's First Division of the First Army was also a variable, but the situation in the north was so critical now. Situ Mingzhao didn't know whether Situ Tai would let Tie Longping's First Division return to the north as a reassurance. Also, the attitude of Situ Biao's independent division was unclear, although Situ Biao had announced his resignation. But as the leader of Situ Biao's independent division, the division commander seemed to have nothing to do with him. Apart from training as usual every day, he seemed to have no other influence. This also made Situ Mingzhao a little unsure. Ma Yuanwen's Imperial Guards Situ Mingzhao judged that he might remain neutral in the end. It was obvious from his refusal of the city guards to enter the city. He hoped to maintain the existing structure of the imperial capital, but what if the Western Xinjiang Army approached the imperial city? How would he respond? Is he agreed? Will the opponent enter the city or refuse to enter the city like the city guards? How will the situation develop
"Brother Six, please say something. I think what Mingda said makes sense. We are all older, and few of our children are mature. Being able to enjoy life in peace is our greatest luxury. I think Li Wufeng can fully meet our requirements. As long as we are willing to cooperate, he can also have a lot less resistance on his journey. This should be something that both of us are happy to see, isn't it?" Situ Mingxiang urged himself impatiently. 's brother.
"Mingxiang, but the problem is not that simple. Li Wufeng's request will definitely not be that simple. Yes, as Mingda said, it may be just something in name and face, but once we express this wish, then you Have you ever thought about it. We may be saddled with the crime of being traitors to the Situ family for the rest of our lives, and we will never be able to get rid of it." Situ Mingzhao replied leisurely.
"Sixth brother, history is written for the victors. Such a big thing as the Situ family withdrawing from the stage of history is not something you and I can decide. The history books will only record how Li Wufeng founded the new dynasty. As for the rest, I believe no one will pay attention. This kind of thing has to be paid to get something. If you don't want to do anything, then of course you will pay the price of risk. Maybe Li Wufeng will not do anything after entering the imperial capital. We can still live our lives, but we dare Should we take this risk? Do we have the capital to take this risk?" Situ Mingda shook his head and said with emotion: "Sixth brother, you and I have a big family, I'm afraid we can't afford to take this risk. Think about it. Why would Li Wufeng let us go? If we didn't perform at all, would he let us go?"
Situ Mingda's words once again impacted Situ Mingzhao's weak defense line. This was also where he hesitated the most. Of course, Li Wufeng needed the support of the internal elements of the Situ family, so that he could gain moral benefits from this battle. A very high score, but the price paid by people like him for this kind of reputation is too high, which makes Situ Mingzhao a little unwilling. But just now Situ Mingda also made it very clear, why should Li Wufeng let his group go? In fact, it is impossible for a snob like Li Wufeng to appreciate something of value.
"In addition, Sixth Brother, Li Wufeng's power is pervasive, especially now that he is at the height of his power. There are countless people who want to serve him and flatter him. Li Wufeng does not necessarily have to rely on us to achieve his goal. We It's just one of the more suitable choices. If we miss this opportunity, if we really have to wait until he enters the imperial capital, maybe he won't need us at all." Situ Mingda further elaborated on his views.
There was no answer for a long time, but Situ Mingzhao knew that his brother had probably been persuaded by Xijiang. This time Situ Mingzhao asked him to come to discuss, but it became a speech performance for him to persuade him.
"Ming Xiang, Ming Da, maybe we really don't have many choices, but we need to spend another two days to observe. Li Wufeng needs us, and our role cannot be replaced by others." Situ Mingzhao had already made up his mind. However, he didn't want to be too eager in front of Situ Mingda, as he no longer trusted his brother.
The news of Situ Biao's departure did not cause too much trouble in the imperial capital, because the Battle of Yunzhong was imminent at that time. When the First Army of Western Xinjiang appeared in Yueyang, many people in Li Wufeng realized that Wuhu would probably fall like a whirlwind. In Li Wufeng's hands, without the protection of the Wushan barrier, the powerful combat effectiveness of the Western Xinjiang Army was not something that second-rate troops like the Southern Army could withstand, especially since they had Cheng Dayou, a remnant of peace, embedded in their waist and abdomen, attacking from both sides. You can guess it without even thinking.
However, many people did not expect that the Western Xinjiang Army would suddenly launch an attack on Jiangnan, but put aside Situ Biao, who was entrenched in Anqing, Wenning and Jinhua. The unprepared Jiangnan announced almost within ten days After surrendering, Situ Tai's rule in Jiangnan was wiped out. Apart from leaving millions of infamy, he gained almost nothing.
In the south of the Yangtze River, many people were still speculating on how long Situ Biao's resistance could last. Situ Biao's initiative to announce his resignation surprised everyone. The once glorious Xiangwang faction sadly withdrew without even a decent counterattack. This has never happened before, how can this not make people sigh with regret.
Situ Biao's dismissal made the entire southern part of the empire suddenly connected. Starting from the Atlantic Ocean in the east, to the foothills of the Hengduan Mountains in the west, and the peninsula area extending to the Southern Ocean in the south, the area controlled by Western Xinjiang suddenly formed a huge angle, connecting the entire Maci Khan, the Nanyang Alliance and the Three Kingdoms Alliance were all included. From Yuhang to Eastern Samoa, it could be reached by land or by sea. At this time, the Western Xinjiang controlled area was truly integrated.
Almost immediately, merchants from the South China Sea Autonomous Territory announced the opening of regular passenger ships from Moro, Eastern Samoa and Sanbao to Yuhang and Quanzhou. Various goods from the South China Sea Autonomous Territory can be directly transported from the Nanyang ports to the south of the Yangtze River. Need to pay any tariffs, they can even stop at Ludao Island in the middle. Now the development of Ludao Island is not just for military needs. After Zhong Wenjing and Lei Cangpu conducted many consultations and negotiations, Lei Cangpu After applying for approval from the Military Affairs Bureau, it was finally agreed to build a civilian port next to the Ludao Military Port. The good location here is just right for the civilian fleets of Western Xinjiang to supply supplies without having to enter other countries' ports. This can greatly save the need to dock at other countries' ports. The taxes and fees paid are also of great benefit to the development of Ludao. Now that the line from Quanzhou to Yuhang has been included in the control of Western Xinjiang, the merchant fleet sailing from the South China Sea Autonomous Territory can stop at Ludao without any worries and then go directly to the island. When driving to Quanzhou or Yuhang, there is no need to pay any additional taxes except for the unified commercial tax in Western Xinjiang. This unprecedented good thing has stimulated the merchants in the two places to be ecstatic. Everyone knows that there is huge potential in this. This will allow Jiangnan goods to be imported into the South China Sea Autonomous Region more smoothly, and the goods can also be exported to the central mainland more conveniently through the transfer of ports in the South China Sea Autonomous Region.
Just after the Nanhai merchants took the lead in opening regular flights from the three ports of Nanyang to Quanzhou and Yuhang, the merchants in Jiangnan also came out of the shadow of Situ Tai's tyranny and decided to invest heavily in building a large port terminal on Ludao. Improve the transportation conditions of the shipping route from Jiangnan to the South China Sea. At the same time, Princesa Island and Fernie Island also attracted the attention of Jiangnan merchants. Princesa Island, Fernie Island, and Heron Island belonged to the last war. China was carved from the Nanyang Alliance, and there has never been a clear scope of where the administrative jurisdiction belongs, so it has to be under the direct jurisdiction of the South China Sea Autonomous Territory.
Due to its small area, Heron Island does not produce anything except for being able to build two ports. All materials need to be imported from outside. However, its good location is inserted into the middle of the Mawen Islands and can radiate to the entire Nanyang Alliance. There are coastal city-states and countries, and Princesa Island and Verne Island are both larger in area, especially Princesa Island, which is the fourth largest archipelago among the Mawen Islands and is rich in products. These two islands are the largest. As tropical islands suitable for development, sensitive Jiangnan businessmen immediately took a fancy to the special geographical location and natural conditions of these two islands. Not only could they build ports and terminals, but they could also develop tropical cash crops, and they built these two islands into The leisure resort for wealthy people in the mainland of the empire is also a very promising investment project.