Chapter 691 Wishful Thinking
We have already sent people to deal with them, and now they are demanding an explanation from our Da'an Kingdom. They say that our Da'an Kingdom bought up all their food, leaving their people with nothing to eat, and the people are rioting. They are demanding that our Da'an Kingdom compensate them with tens of millions of silver taels and tens of millions of dan of grain, and give them three cities every other city..."
This is obviously bullshit.
They demanded that Da'an Kingdom cede land and pay compensation for grain.
Their own country is poor, the people have nothing to eat, and they are in riot. What does it have to do with Da'anguo?
It's just a cover.
They also killed and injured the people of Da'an State for no reason. Da'an State should hold them accountable for their losses.
Liao Jiu sneered, "They are wishful thinking."
General Jiang asked someone to bring the request letter over and let Liao Jiu and others review it. This was just received today and it was the result of the first negotiation.
Liao Jiuxian let his wife see it first.
Jiang Lianzhu took a quick look and found that what she said was almost the same as what General Jiang said.
This Aquarius country really dares to bring it up.
"I will take this letter of request back to the court."
General Jiang said, "That's perfect. It saves me from having to send a letter to the capital, which would take ages to arrive. What are the court's current plans?"
Liao Jiudao said, "There are currently two factions in the court: one advocates war, the other advocates negotiation... Our new emperor hasn't issued an order yet, so we were sent here to investigate the situation first, and then we'll report back and make a decision. General Jiang, you've been stationed in Yuecheng for many years. What are your thoughts?"
General Jiang said sternly, "Since you've asked, I'll be bold enough to say a few words. This time, the Aquarius Nation is well prepared and aggressive. Negotiating peace will be difficult and the cost will be enormous. This demand is pure nonsense. From the moment they started stealing our food, they have no good intentions. We'd better give it a go!"
Within just a few days, the enemy was at the gates of the city.
This rapid speed would definitely scare others.
Fortunately, it was him. When he heard about the grain robbery in Wufu Town, he had a keen sense and went to the neighboring Yuncheng to borrow soldiers and grain.
Be prepared to defend the city for a long time.
Within a few days, just as he had feared, the enemy was at the gates of the city.
Liao Jiu listened to his advice humbly and said, "We will consider what the old general said."
The situation was urgent, and after a few more words, Liao Jiu was about to ride the golden eagle back to the capital.
The war situation is urgent now, and the messenger is too slow. He rides a golden eagle, which is the fastest. It only takes him a whole day to go back and forth.
When a war really breaks out, if necessary, he will ride a golden eagle to deliver messages to the battlefields, or between the battlefields and the capital.
While they were talking, Jiang Lianzhu was observing the city wall defense facilities of Yuecheng.
"Liao Jiu, you should go back to the capital alone! I'll help you out here and see if we can add more city defense facilities..."
The armory contains mortars, incendiary bombs, grenades and other thermal weapons for long-range attacks. These cannot be taken out for others to use unless absolutely necessary.
However, there are also crossbows, crossbow carts, long weapons, etc., which can strengthen the city defense.
The main thing is to add power grids and set up some traps.
Liao Jiu understood what Jiang Lianzhu meant. "The 10,000 soldiers outside the city can't attack yet. Moreover, they just sent a letter of request today and are still waiting for our Da'an Kingdom's response. We won't attack the city so quickly."
The implication was that Jiang Lianzhu should go back with him.
He wouldn't feel at ease leaving her here alone.
Jiang Lianzhu thought about it and decided that she had to go back. Her father was no longer in Da'an Kingdom, and the command of the Blood Battle Army in the capital was given to her.
The Blood Battle Army is currently divided into several divisions. There is a part led by Prince Zhan himself in the capital, there is also a part in the fiefdom, which is temporarily led by the Second Prince, and there are also parts in the hands of the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince.
The bloody battle army in the capital is under her command. Given the current situation, there is a high probability that a war will break out, so she has to go back to command the army.
Except for her, no one else gave the order to the bloody battle army.
The two of them didn't stop and went back the same way.
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There was still a dispute in the court between those who advocated war and those who advocated peace.
As soon as Liao Jiu and his wife took the Aquarius Kingdom's letter of request back, the court suddenly became one-sided, advocating war! Fight!
Aquarius is so ungrateful and shameless, deliberately provoking and looking for trouble.
Dabao finally spoke up. He suggested using courtesy first, then force. He would send people to Yuecheng to negotiate, but he also planned for both scenarios. He would send people to Shangrao City to request the War King's release. If the War King couldn't leave, that was fine. He would have the Left and Right Regents lead the troops. With the Right Regent in command, the Capital's Bloody Battle Army wouldn't be a problem for them if they joined forces with multiple nations.
Suddenly, the ministers' blood boiled.
Jiang Lianzhu was relieved that her little boy still trusted her.
When she was an agent in her previous life, she had led people on missions and fought against mercenaries from other countries at the border. She was not afraid at all.
Liao Jiu and Jiang Lianzhu stood up and accepted the order.
Dabao not only mentioned the names of the two of them, but also mentioned several famous military generals in the court, all of whom were battle-hardened generals, to assist Jiang Lianzhu and the others.
The military situation is urgent.
As soon as the new emperor issued an order, everyone and all departments began to prepare.
After the ministers left, Dabao asked Jiang Lianzhu and her husband to stay and talk.
"Dad, Mom... This is a serious matter. We have to fight this war. I haven't even discussed this with you yet. I've just appointed you to lead the army. Is that a problem?"
At this time, the only people he can trust are his parents.
He really didn't feel comfortable sending someone else.
Liao Jiudao said, "Even if we are not sent, we will apply to fight. This is not an ordinary matter, it is a tough battle! We must face it. I can go alone, and let your mother stay in the capital..."
Jiang Lianzhu interrupted him, "No, we can't underestimate the enemy. They've openly gathered five small and medium-sized countries, and we don't know what's going on behind the scenes. I'll go with you. You stay in the capital, Dabao, and keep an eye on him. We must drive out the foreign enemies and teach them a lesson. Only then can Da'an Kingdom truly be at peace."
The country has almost been stabilized, the people love and support it, and the local barbarian kings and others dare not act rashly.
Now, if the foreign enemies can be defeated and surrendered, then Dabao’s position will be truly secure.
No one dares to bully!
Jiang Lianzhu's protective nature will never diminish. She will not stop caring about Dabao just because he becomes the emperor.
As long as Dabao's throne is unstable, she cannot relax or be distracted.
Who made him her son?
If these countries dare to look for her son, they will have no good consequences.
Dabao nodded solemnly, "I can stabilize the situation in the capital. Dad, Mom, you can go to the war without worry. I'm just worried that you've never fought a battle before. Although Dad and Mom are capable, this is their first time leading troops into battle..."
Because of this concern, several generals were assigned to Jiang Lianzhu and his wife as deputy generals.
Anyway, his parents are the leaders and have absolute say, and everyone else follows.
Jiang Lianzhu looked at him to reassure him, "It's okay, just trust your parents!"
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