Zhenyuan warship, command cabin.
Looking at the document in his hand, Li Xin's face was gloomy and his brows were furrowed.
A moment later, Li Xin handed the documents in his hand to Zhang Jingzhi, the director of the General Staff, and Ding Xianda, the commander of the Beiyang Fleet.
After the two passed it around, Zhang Jingzhi frowned and said, "So many feudal lords are involved! These are probably the most powerful feudal lords in the entire Eastern Japan, right?"
"Yes!"
An advisor beside him nodded and said, "According to our previous investigation, most of the powerful vassal states of Japan are included here. Moreover, the mastermind behind this is actually the Japanese Shogunate. How dare they act like this? They are going against our Great Qian Kingdom!"
"His Majesty,"
Ding Xianda took a deep breath, looked at Li Xin, and said, "This matter cannot be let go. There are very few people who dare to bully our Great Gan Kingdom like this. We must make them pay a bloody price!"
"Yes, they will pay the price!"
Zhang Jingzhi and others echoed his sentiments.
Of course, a price must be paid!
Moreover, Li Xin also planned to achieve a complete victory in one battle and annihilate the entire Eastern Japan!
Now they dare to secretly oppose the Great Gan Kingdom.
Once Japan becomes powerful, won't it send troops to occupy Japan?
In later generations, such things happened more than once or twice, and Li Xin naturally understood this very well.
Therefore, now that we're here, we must nip this in the bud!
Solve the problem of Japan once and for all!
Immediately, Li Xin said, "A blood debt must be repaid with blood!"
"Now that we have evidence, let's issue an imperial edict ordering the lord of Japan, the shogun, and all the feudal lords to come to the Hirado Domain and surrender the castle as an apology!"
"Otherwise, my mighty army will crush Japan!"
His words were full of pride and enthusiasm.
Upon hearing these words, the people in the command cabin of the Zhenyuan warship were filled with boundless pride.
"yes!"
Zhang Jingzhi, Director of the General Staff Department, hurriedly said, "I'll take care of it right away!"
After agreeing to the matter, Zhang Jingzhi looked at Li Xin and continued, "Your Majesty, it will be difficult to get the entire Eastern Kingdom to surrender its cities as an apology. After all, no one will give up wealth and honor. We must also make thorough preparations on our side!"
"Full preparation is necessary!"
Li Xin nodded and said, "In that case, immediately issue the order. Instruct the Eastern Ocean Fleet, as well as the 16th, 17th, and 18th Infantry Divisions of the Southeast Military Region, and the 41st, 42nd, and 43rd Infantry Divisions of the Northeast Military Region, to immediately cross the sea and advance eastward!"
"Instruct the General Logistics Department of the Privy Council to prepare logistical supplies, weapons, and ammunition to fully support the expedition across the sea to the east!"
"Instruct the Beijing Telegraph Office to prepare for the laying of a cross-sea line from Silla to Hirado Castle!"
"Order the Southeast Military Region, Northeast Military Region, and the militia forces of Silla Province to be on standby at all times!"
"In this battle, we must crush Japan to eliminate any future troubles!"
Li Xin issued the order in one breath.
The Eastern Fleet, plus six infantry divisions!
That's an extremely large military force!
Once these massive armies arrive, the war to crush Japan will officially begin!
The people in the command cabin were filled with excitement and nodded in agreement.
Immediately, Zhang Jingzhi, director of the General Staff Department, dispatched personnel back to Beijing to convey the news of troop deployment.
On the other side, Zhang Jingzhi also drafted an edict to notify the feudal lords of various regions in Japan.
...
The news of the Da Gan Army occupying the Hirado Domain spread like wildfire, reaching every domain in Japan within just a few days.
Not only this news, but also the story of the large army coming to seek revenge and demand justice for the cargo ships lost by Qingyu Trading Company last year spread throughout the country.
Edo Castle.
The General's Residence.
Shogun Tokugawa Kosuke sat at the head of the table, surrounded by his retainers and chief retainers.
And in the lower position, there was a young man in his twenties or thirties sitting there as well.
This young man was Matsuura Nobuyoshi, the eldest son of Matsuura Takanobu, the lord of Hirado Domain.
"Your Excellency, General,"
Matsuura Nobuyoshi knelt behind the desk, bowed slightly, and said, "News has come from the Hirado Domain that my father has revealed everything about us. This is the fault of the Matsuura family, and I apologize on behalf of my father!"
As he spoke, Matsuura Nobuyoshi touched his forehead to the ground and bowed respectfully.
"Get up."
Tokugawa Kosuke waved slightly, without really criticizing Matsuura Nobuyoshi.
After all, this matter was beyond Matsuura Nobuyoshi's control. Moreover, even if the Matsuura family were punished now, it would be of no use.
Now that the incident has occurred, the most urgent task is naturally to devise a solution.
Although the Hirado Domain had fallen, Matsuura Nobuyoshi still had one or two hundred warships, which was a force that could be relied upon.
Looking at Matsuura Nobuyoshi, Tokugawa Kosuke said, "Right now, the most urgent task is to figure out how to deal with the threat from the Great Gan Kingdom!"
"Yes, Your Excellency General."
Elder Matsudaira Yoshinaga spoke up, "Now that the Great Kan Kingdom has discovered the truth, they certainly won't let this go easily. Moreover, the Great Kan Army's Beiyang Fleet and two infantry divisions have already occupied the Hirado Domain, which means they will definitely take drastic measures against us!"
Just then, a servant strode in.
"Your Excellency, General,"
The servant spoke up, saying, "An imperial edict has arrived from the Da Gan Army."
"oh?"
Tokugawa Kosuke was taken aback, then quickly said, "Give it to me!"
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