Chapter 949: The Rise of the Ming Empire (First update, please subscribe)

The rise of an empire is bound to be based on the demise of an empire. The rise of an empire is destined to rise on the corpses of other countries!

There have never been any exceptions to the basic operating rules of this world. As for the so-called coexistence of strong people, it is nothing but a foolish dream.

At noon on February 7, 1877, the Imperial Army finally attacked Rio de Janeiro from three directions. At that time, the city was in chaos, with defeated soldiers killing and burning everywhere. So the siege troops transformed themselves into security forces. It took a whole night to pacify the defeated soldiers and restore the city's security. At that time, more than one-fifth of the city's buildings had been destroyed by arson by the defeated soldiers, and tens of thousands of ordinary people had died at the hands of the defeated soldiers.

"put……"

With a command, hundreds of defeated soldiers were executed at the wall at the street corner. The sound of gunfire continued to echo until the next morning. Amid the gunfire of the firing squad, the people of Rio cheered from time to time.

"Kill those damn bastards!"

The people of Rio were shouting loudly. They took the initiative to act as guides, pointing the way for the Ming army and searching for the fleeing soldiers. It was easy to distinguish them. After all, skin color could not be concealed.

In order to deter villains, the firing squad carried out the execution directly at the street corner.

Amid the firing squad's gunfire, order was finally restored in Rio. At the same time, in front of the Royal Palace in Rio, the Ming army that occupied the city was lowering the Brazilian flag from the flagpole, and soon a sun and moon flag was raised.

"Oh, just two minutes late!"

Looking at the national flag rising in the distance, Wang Qingshan muttered to himself with a bit of loss.

Capturing the imperial palace, such a military achievement would definitely be the most boastful thing in one's life resume, but he was just a little bit slow.

This is really a bit...hard to accept!

"Captain?"

Just then, he heard a soldier ask.

"This, this... does this count as a win?"

"Yes, I won!"

Wang Qingshan looked at his comrades around him. No one was injured. If there was any injury, it was that one of his brothers had his thigh scratched by the barbed wire during the attack. If that could be considered an injury...

The battle was won so easily.

Just when this thought came to Wang Qingshan's mind, an old Brazilian woman on the side of the road started yelling at them in Portuguese as if she was hysterical. Although most people couldn't understand what the old Brazilian woman was saying, Wang Qingshan, who had learned Portuguese, could still understand what she was saying.

"Devil, devil...you are a bunch of devils..."

Yes, it's the devil!

The Ming Dynasty did not deny this. On February 6, the Ming Empire’s army released a devil!

From mortars to machine guns, from mortars to airships, from airships to poison gas, the Ming Empire has been constantly launching new equipment on the battlefield, and each time an equipment is launched, it shocks the whole world.

Once upon a time, many observers firmly believed that the Brazilians could resist in Rio de Janeiro for at least three months. After three months, the Ming Dynasty would most likely have to negotiate - because the Ming Dynasty could not afford the cost of casualties!

But who would have thought that Rio fell in just one day and one night.

poison gas!

Almost at the same time when the people of Yingtian were cheering for this great victory, diplomats from various countries in Yingtian learned the news from their colleagues in Rio. As a result, military attachés from various countries stationed in the Ming Dynasty tried to learn about the poison gas issue through various channels.

In particular, I want to know what kind of poisonous gas it is.

When military attachés from various countries were trying to find out what kind of poison gas the Ming army used and how they used it, diplomats naturally had to protest to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ming Empire, protesting the Ming Empire's use of poison gas - this inhumane weapon - in war.

The British ambassador in particular looked furious, as if it was the British who were hit by the gas attack. In response to their protest, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhu Guozhong gave a direct answer.

"Mr. Ambassador, it seems that there is no international treaty prohibiting the use of poison gas. This... does not violate any international treaty, but is also in line with the rules of war."

What are the rules of war?

Of course, we must win by any means necessary!

While the people of Yingtian were cheering for the army's victory and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ambassadors of various countries were engaged in a war of words over the diplomatic storm, Emperor Zhu was staying out of it - in the past week, he had been staying in the royal villa in the southwest of Nanhua. Half a month ago, Queen Dowager Eugenie of France, Empress Sissi of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Queen Charlotte of the Mexican Empire came to Ming Dynasty by airship.

As the host, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of course welcomed the arrival of his old friend with open arms. While holding a grand executive ball in Yingtian, he and Queen Charlotte Zhu personally welcomed the Queens of the Three Kingdoms.

For Yingtian, this was undoubtedly a grand festival. After all, this was the first time that royal members of old European powers visited Ming Dynasty. It was not an honor to do so, but it was inevitable that they would show off.

Even ordinary people would say, "See, what is Chinese orthodoxy? This is Chinese orthodoxy. Otherwise, why would the royal families of other countries associate with the royal family of the Ming Dynasty?"

In fact, this relationship... is very deep!

The Royal Villa outside Nanhua City was once Zhu Xianhai's seaside villa in the early years. The beach is covered with white shells, and the white sand forms a perfect contrast with the emerald green sea. It also happens to be a bay, so the waves are very small, which is ideal for swimming, boating or kayaking.

Every summer, Emperor Zhu would bring his family here for vacation, and this was no exception - this was the first time he brought Judy here.

Judy, who was already 6 years old, was not only the Duke of France, but also the son of Emperor Jules. Of course, this was unknown to many people, and only Eugenie and Sissi knew it.

“They are very happy.”

Lying under the parasol, Sissi looked at the father and son who were paddling in the water with Judy, and at Eugenie who was lying on a lounge chair drinking Coke.

"Yes, Judy likes him very much, and he gives Judy many gifts every year."

Looking at the father and son on the sea, Eugenie's face was filled with happiness. This was exactly the time she longed for. In the past few days, she was completely immersed in this happiness, not only because of the man's passionate and unrestrained love, but also the happiness of this home now!

"I envy you a little bit. When he's not around, at least you still have Judy..."

Eugenie laughed before Sissi finished her words.

"Actually, you can do it too..."

As she spoke, her hand had already rested on her jade-smooth thigh, stroking it gently while speaking softly.

"Or, maybe tonight..."

What are you doing tonight?

In fact, in the past few days, they have been sleeping together. They are very clear that the time of indulgence is limited. After all, they will always leave here eventually.

That's why we cherish it even more.

"I never thought you were such a person. Charlotte and the others are not here, otherwise..."

Looking at her good friend, Xixi smiled and said

"Just let you two sleep together, aunt and nephew."

"Haha, you and Charlotte are sisters-in-law, why not just do it together..."

The Charlotte that Eugenie mentioned was, of course, the Queen of Mexico. Her last name was Charlotte, and her husband, the Emperor of Mexico, was the brother of the Emperor of Austro-Hungary.

"She...she is now trying to please your niece. She hopes to marry into the royal family of the Ming Dynasty. In her eyes, nothing is more important than power. This may be the common point of all members of the royal family!"

But it wasn't them. When she finished speaking, Sissi cast her eyes towards the father and son on the sea. Unconsciously, her hand fell on her belly. She, who originally resisted pregnancy, couldn't help but have the desire to become a mother again...

(End of this chapter)