Chapter 1559 Don’t You See Han Zhongjun? (First update, please subscribe)
As for the general trend of the world, those who follow it will prosper, while those who go against it will perish.
What is the general trend of the world?
For the Chinese people at this time, the general trend of the world is integration, that is, to fight against the Anglo-Saxons together. Since last year, from Xuzhou to the southwest and northwest borders, a voice has been resounding everywhere - declare war!
Declare war!
Declare war on Britain, the United States and the West, recover old territories, and open up living space for China.
It is not about liberation, not about recovering lost territory, but about opening up living space.
"Hundreds of millions of our compatriots need to have their own place in this world!"
Where is the place?
In Burma, in Siam, in Malay.
Ten years ago, according to the Treaty of Haizhou, Britain, which had occupied Lower Burma, recognized the Tang Dynasty's sovereignty over Upper Burma. From that day on, just like the establishment of Jiaozhi Province in northern Vietnam through negotiations with France, the Tang Dynasty began to send officials to the local area to implement policies such as changing the natives to Han Chinese. It also established the Mengyang Province and began to migrate to the north.
However, radical officials within the country are still eyeing Lower Burma, which had been occupied by the British thirty years earlier.
"The Southwest needs an outlet to the sea! This outlet will be a blessing for millions of people in the Southwest!"
Yes, the southwest needs its own outlet to the sea, rather than a long journey of thousands of miles to the sea.
But who dares to challenge Britain?
Britain is so powerful.
However, everything changed last year. With the Ming Empire declaring war on Britain, and especially after the Roman Empire invaded Persia and threatened British India, many officials and civilians in the Tang Dynasty saw an opportunity.
Although many officials in the Xuzhou central government advocated "neutrality", the voices of the people and the army eager to join the war grew louder and louder. As these voices became louder and louder in the court and the country, especially after local governors advocated declaring war, the central government finally could not hold on.
Finally, in September of this year - the eighteenth year of Zhonghe in the Tang Dynasty, facing the radical sentiment at home, the Imperial Foreign Minister handed a note to the British ambassador, demanding that they withdraw from Kowloon, Hong Kong and Lower Burma.
On the day when the "9.11 Note" was submitted, 600,000 Tang army and navy troops entered Lower Burma from Mengyang Province and began the battle to recover their homeland. Their actions were naturally met with fierce resistance from the British army.
Sound of cannon!
Amid the rumbling of artillery fire, Zhan Tianyou's eyes were fixed on the British defense line in the rain, watching the columns of smoke rising from time to time. Although he could not hear the fighting on the front line, a smile appeared on his face when he saw the soldiers rushing towards the British defense line one after another.
"Very good, that's how we fight. That's how we fight a war. Artillery bombards, infantry charges, everyone fights bravely, how can we not win?"
In addition to praising, Zhan Tianyou also said to the young staff officer beside him.
"Order the artillery regiment to increase firepower and suppress the British follow-up forces..."
As orders were issued one after another, the war became more and more intense. A few hours later, with the breakthrough of the British and Indian army's defense line, the defenders suddenly fell into a state of collapse. When cheers rang out in the staff headquarters, a major staff officer quietly walked up to Zhan Tianyou and reported.
"Commander, the Marshal has sent a telegram requesting that you go to Funan to welcome His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi after the war is over."
The staff officer's report made Zhan Tianyou frown and say.
"This commander-in-chief is known for his military prowess. Is this what he means by proficient? The war is raging right now, and I am going to Fu Nan. I don't know whether the war is more important or welcoming the king..."
Complaining in his mouth, Zhan Tianyou said again.
"Replying to the Marshal, the battle is raging on the front lines right now. My troops have broken through the British front lines. It is inconvenient for us to leave the front lines now. When my troops recapture Yangon, I will welcome His Royal Highness the King of Qi in Yangon!"
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"Chief of Staff, Commander Zhan of the 33rd Division has telegraphed back to decline the Marshal's offer, saying that the battle is in full swing and it is inconvenient to receive you. We will receive you in Rangoon."
When Xiang Weiting was about to get in the car, the adjutant's words made him stunned, and then he said.
"This Da Chao! The King of Qi is the head of our Great Tang. The head of the country is coming to the front line. As generals, how can we not go to welcome him?"
After saying that, he got into the car directly. After getting in the car, Xiang Weiting couldn't help but touched his bald head and said.
"No wonder Zhan Dachao, who made great contributions back then, didn't become a division commander until last year. Doesn't he know that His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi is the head of our Tang Dynasty?"
Prince of Qi Li Jingshu is the emperor's eldest son. He was named Prince of Qi five years ago. Although he does not have the title of the king of the country, it is well known that Prince of Liao Li Jingfang is a thing of the past, and Li Jingshu is the biological son. It is needless to say who the throne will be passed on to.
"Chief of Staff, didn't Commander Xu go there too?"
The adjutant's words made Xiang Weiting shake his head.
"Chief Xu didn't go, but he asked us to go. We still have to meet the King of Qi. No matter what happens in the future, the King of Qi is still the king now, and we have to respect him."
"Just a king,"
The adjutant's seemingly disrespectful words did not cause any response. Even Xiang Weiting just shook his head slightly. Being in the army, how could he not know that in the army, the younger the officers, the more they disliked the Li family. In fact, those who had studied in the Ming Empire, after seeing the power of the Empire, became more and more eager to emulate the Ming Empire and eventually become as powerful as the Ming Empire.
But their ideas were helplessly hindered by reality. After all, the Tang Dynasty was still the same old Tang Dynasty.
Countless people were dissatisfied with the Xuzhou Dynasty and longed for real change.
September was the rainy season, and it rained from morning to night every day. In the heavy rain, Xiang Weiting's car was driving on the road, splashing muddy water. On the other side of the road, the roar of cars and the sound of war horses' hooves mixed together. Soldiers wearing raincoats on the road were walking forward with rifles on their backs.
In front of a Burmese-style temple in the distance, a group of young soldiers in raincoats were laughing loudly. Military reporters took photos of them in front of them. Occasionally, a few people would enter the temple, perhaps to worship the Buddha.
Looking at the soldiers marching in canvas shoes, leggings and carrying rifles, and the young officers riding on horses with high spirits, Xiang Weiting muttered to himself.
"After this battle, the domestic conflicts can be eased and the people's attention can be diverted!"
In Xiang Weiting's opinion, this war was fought at the right time. At least it could divert the people's attention and make them focus on the victory of the Tang Dynasty's expansion of territory instead of focusing on internal conflicts.
"When the King of Qi ascends the throne, perhaps he will implement new policies..."
At this time, even Xiang Weiting didn't know that these young soldiers and young officers wearing raincoats and marching in the rain would eventually completely change this country...
(End of this chapter)
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