The peace agreement in the Poole and Dodon regions published in major newspapers in the empire immediately caused a huge sensation throughout the empire. After experiencing arduous defensive operations, the imperial army turned to counterattack so quickly, and in such a short period of time The Liberian people were cut in half. The huge pride immediately aroused enthusiastic responses in cities such as Zhongzhou, Hanzhong, Yuhang, Jinling, Hejian, Qingyang, and even Lahore and Motu Laq Fort. In addition to various places In addition to newspapers and periodicals giving affirmations and praises, civil society organizations have also organized various activities. The empire successfully controlled the Eastern Liberia Plain, taking an important step towards completely eliminating the Liberian people as a nuisance. At the same time, it also celebrated the rebirth of Liberia. The demi-humans will become part of the imperial family like other peoples.
Neither Wu Feng nor the heads of the Imperial Government Council expected that the imperial army's return to the north would go so smoothly. Only then did they realize how much the empire's victory on the Eastern Front had dealt a huge blow to Poole and Dodon. huge. The two countries, which had been driven to a dead end by crazy arms expansion and war preparations, could never get over the shadow of failure after suffering this defeat. The nobles of the two countries could not accept this reality, because this war was very difficult for them. The damage is really too great. Both the economy and morale have fallen to the lowest point. The successive popular unrest has even threatened the foundation of the nobles to continue to maintain their dominance. In this case, if you want to protect this class to the maximum extent For their own interests, the only choice is to cooperate with the Tang Empire, use the powerful power of the Tang Empire to suppress those grassroots civil forces who want to change the political structure, and use the developed economy and market of the Tang Dynasty to arouse the hope of the people. The only way to divert their attention and focus is with the help of the Tang Empire. Only the nobles can overcome this difficulty.
The king and the royal family were abandoned as scapegoats. After all, for the Tang Dynasty, the fact that Poole and Dodon invaded the Tang Dynasty must be explained to the people of the Tang Empire with a suitable reason, although the Tang people were not A nation must retaliate against the enemy, but the fact of this kind of invasion must be explained to the people by the victors. The people’s psychology must be satisfied. The most important thing is to protect the interests of the nobles to the maximum extent. Under this premise, everything can be traded.
April of 702 was a harvest month. As the composition of the noble delegations of Poole and Doton was confirmed by the Imperial Council, large delegations of nobles arrived in Zhongzhou, the capital of the empire. The original independent country status stated my thoughts and wishes to His Majesty the Emperor. Independence is definitely unrealistic. It would be better if we strive for more autonomy rights and interests for the nobles and people of Liberia in both places under submission to the empire. The main purpose of their visit this time, and the negotiation with the officials of the Imperial Government Council is the most important link.
"It's really interesting. There are so many tricks among these Dodon people. They actually want to fight for those special rights that they have abandoned the Dodon royal family, and they also pointed out that in the Crescent Peninsula and the Cook Islands, what do you think they are? What's the intention?" The smile at the corner of Wu Feng's mouth showed that he was in a surprisingly good mood at this time. Anyone who encounters this kind of thing will feel happy. Seeing the powerful enemy in the past surrendering in front of him, this kind of happiness is not something that can be experienced casually.
"Your Majesty, this is very simple. The Duodun people are saying that although the Crescent Peninsula and the Cook Islands were occupied by the Japanese, that is the inherent territory of the Duodun people. Their thinking has not completely changed. The mainland of Dunton is already part of the empire's territory. But they are still working tirelessly on such minutiae." Shaking his head, Bo Jinchen also laughed, and the military's intention to immediately launch an attack on Dudon and Poole was implemented. , the Imperial Government Council finally gave in, and the smooth conquest of these two places also proved how wise the military's request was.
"No, that's not entirely true. The Dodon people should be reminding the empire that the Japanese are also enemies of the empire. While the empire is punishing the Liberians, don't forget the Japanese." Su Qin added with a smile.
"Humph, Japanese people, they don't need to remind them. Sooner or later, we have to settle the accounts with them for the Japanese people's problem. Don't think that it will be passed quietly like this. After dealing with the Liberians, it will be time to talk about them." Wu Feng smiled coldly, "But before settling the accounts, it seems that the Crescent Peninsula can teach the Japanese a lesson. Let them understand that Duodun now belongs to the empire, and the Crescent Peninsula also belongs to the empire, and they must be punished. "
"The Japanese are much quieter now. Their number of troops stationed on the Crescent Peninsula has been reduced to a very weak point. The empire can give the Japanese a 'surprise' on the Crescent Peninsula." Bo Jinchen said slowly, "But , I think we can use the Crescent Peninsula as a meat grinder to continuously consume the Japanese troops, so that the Japanese can continuously invest their troops here, laying the foundation for our future counterattacks at sea."
"Well, Jinchen's suggestion is good." Ling Tianfang nodded in agreement: "The terrain of the Crescent Peninsula is high in the north and low in the south. Although the Japanese have built a large number of fortresses along the dividing line, the strength of the Japanese is already stretched thin. Crescent Peninsula There are many areas on the peninsula that can be used for landing operations, and now the naval power has been greatly enhanced. It can provide sufficient protection for landings at sea, and transportation and supplies can also be met. As long as we plan well, we can rely on Just like what the Japanese did on the Crescent Peninsula back then, we can also do the same thing, but now it’s time to do it in reverse.”
"It's interesting. This plan can be carefully considered by the Privy Council to see how to fight this battle. Well, aren't the Japanese the mortal enemies of the Doton people? Since the Doton people are still obsessed with the shame of these two places falling into the hands of the Japanese Don’t forget, then we can also give those Doton Army who are still waiting to be demobilized and reorganized a chance for revenge. The Privy Council will complete the integration of the Dodon Army as soon as possible. They can be used as the landing operations on the Crescent Peninsula and Cook Islands in the future. The Avengers team up with the Imperial Army to cleanse them of their past
The shame of the past. "
Wufeng also became interested. The Japanese became much more honest after suffering a disastrous defeat in the landing battle. They saw the Liberians disintegrating and the Machihan people struggling in the huge encirclement in the south. They also seemed to realize that provoking any more now was simply a waste of time. Seeking death, the army originally assembled on Treasure Island also began to move to Kamchatka and Crescent Peninsula. Apparently, it was worried that Datang would use the momentum of victory to carry out landing operations on Crescent Peninsula, Kamchatka Island and Treasure Island. .
"Your Majesty is wise." Wu Feng's keen thinking made both Ling Tianfang and Bo Jinchen sincerely admire the Emperor. His Majesty always spends every penny in calculating these issues, and can use the power of the Doton people to deal with the Japanese. No matter from any angle, it is a good deal. You can not only use this army to eliminate the Japanese, but also establish in the minds of the Dodon people that the empire is the real master of the mainland, win the hearts and minds of the Dodon people, and strengthen the Dodon people. The Don people's recognition of the empire also continued to keep the Liberians and the Japanese in a hostile mood. No matter how the situation develops in the future, this will only benefit the empire and the rule of the Tang people.
"That's enough, that's enough. You two should stop flattering me." Wu Feng laughed, "I heard that the Duodun and Pu people also sent me two unmarried women from their royal families to let me Accept them as concubines?"
"Back to Your Majesty, the two candidate concubines have arrived in Beijing. They are now at the post house. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed their identities and conducted a comprehensive physical examination on them. Now we are waiting for His Majesty's edict." Minister of Ceremony Lao Min is the only one of the important ministers here who is a remnant of the former dynasty. However, he and His Majesty the Emperor have had the experience of carrying guns and prostitution together. Their relationship is extraordinary. No one dares to underestimate his importance in the eyes of His Majesty the Emperor. status.
"Humph, they are forcing me to submit." There was no anger in Wu Feng's words, but he just thought it was a bit funny. If they all use this method to complete the great cause of unification, then wouldn't he have to learn from Kaman and Sisi? Can the Luo people choose two concubines
"Your Majesty, this is also a manifestation of the loyalty and surrender of the Dodon and Puer people to you. You cannot refuse their good intentions, which will hurt their enthusiasm." Lao Min quickly added.
"Laomin, don't think they are so innocent. They are just trying to achieve something. Don't you think I don't know?" Wu Feng glanced at his minister of etiquette and said with a half-smile, "You spend all day enriching my harem. When choosing someone, aren’t you afraid that Angel and the others will hate you to the core?”
Naomin felt a chill in his heart, and sweat suddenly rolled down his forehead. He wiped away the sweat stains and then said: "I am your Majesty's servant. I can only think about your Majesty, but I can't think about that much."
Xiao Tang, Su Qin, Ling Tianfang and Bo Jinchen couldn't help but snicker. This laborer is about to become a pimp that everyone wants to beat. His Majesty the Emperor still has no male heir. There is huge pressure from the government and the opposition. The Ministry of Internal Affairs, which is responsible for the selection of concubines, has become a street rat. As the head of the Ministry of Ceremonies, which is in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lao Min has also suffered criticism from local and central ministers, especially the composition of Wu Feng's harem. When selecting the candidate, he criticized the laboring people for considering too much political interests and neglecting the most important task of the concubine, which is to give birth to heirs for the imperial family to carry on the family line and inherit the country. Those women, no matter how good they are, cannot give birth to dragon sons for His Majesty the Emperor. It is better to go through the folk selection process and select some suitable men and women to fill the harem. Maybe it can also change the current embarrassing situation of only blooming but not bearing fruit.