Many Japanese in the embassy were about to curse, but under Miyamoto Jihei's restraining gaze, they did not start. Things are no longer like before.

Without the support of the army, you diplomats have no rights at all. If you make these soldiers unhappy, they might slap you in the face.

Of course, this is still considered a light punishment. Now the island city belongs to Li Shaoyi. If one day you go out to do something and are put in a sack and thrown into the sea, that might be a serious punishment.

Miyamoto Jihei thought about it and realized that if he were thrown into the sea, given the current situation of the Japanese government, they probably wouldn't say much, and at most they would just protest as usual.

Now, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not only unable to stand up straight when facing Li Shaoyi, but it also seems that things are not going well when facing other departments of China.

This is also the scene that the Japanese are most afraid of seeing. They thought that the Chinese had lost their spirit, but because of Li Shaoyi alone, the Chinese people everywhere began to slowly awaken. If they were allowed to really develop, it would be a tragedy for the entire Japan.

Therefore, within the Japanese official system, Miyamoto Jipei is a pro-war faction. No matter what losses Japan has suffered now, it is necessary to extinguish the flames of China. If Li Shaoyi is allowed to develop, Japan will probably have no place to stand in the future.

Many people in Japan are convinced by Miyamoto Jihei's remarks, but more people, considering the current specific situation, always think of dealing with Li Shaoyi in the future. After all, the war machine is not yet fully operational. Putting all the power on Li Shaoyi may change the entire policy, which is too risky for Japan.

Seeing the telegram sent back by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Miyamoto Jihei sneered and burned the telegram directly. If you miss this opportunity, you will probably never have the chance to destroy Li Shaoyi in the future, and our so-called empire will most likely tremble in front of Li Shaoyi forever.

Li Shaoyi didn't know that Miyamoto Jiping thought so highly of him. He only knew that after what happened in the island city, even the Rakshasa people in the north slowed down their movements.

According to Li Shaoyi's previous strategy, after the problem of the island city is solved, we will have a naval port. We can build it into the most important fortress in the Far East, which can not only withstand the Japanese, but also other countries. We can also give priority to the development of our navy.

At that time, Li Shaoyi would have to go north to fight for the remaining land of the Xiongnu grassland and make the Rakshasa spit out everything they should spit out. Don't think that you will be the master of my land just because you stay on it for a long time. That's because I didn't have time before. Now I have a strong army and you can't occupy an inch of my land.

"Commander Li."

At the temporary headquarters in the island city, Fan Xiliang, who flew south, met Li Shaoyi and looked a little embarrassed.

The 36th Division's main task in the north was to help the front-line troops guard prisoners of war. It basically did not do any serious work, but the artillery company and other weapons and equipment given by Li Shaoyi were all taken with them when they went south this time.

"Commander Fan seems to still have deep feelings for Jin Ling'en. I value people like you who value affection the most. Fortunately, we are both in the National Army's battle sequence. If we meet on the battlefield in the future, we can still join hands to fight the Japanese."

Fan Xiliang was the first senior military officer who was able to return to the south calmly after inspecting the north, so Li Shaoyi was very interested in him. Fan Xiliang also hoped to stay in the north. According to his ability, it would be no problem to give him a brigade commander, but he did not stay in the north, because he still remembered the old man's kindness.

"Please rest assured, Commander Li. If I, Fan, am ever needed on the battlefield in the future, and our targets are the Japanese, I will be absolutely unequivocal."

When answering this, Fan Xiliang was still relatively conservative. The domestic warlords were still fighting each other in the past few years, and it was only in the past two years that things settled down, so some things cannot be said casually. There are too many cases of the central army fighting the local army and the local army fighting the local army.

As a pure soldier, Fan Xiliang only hopes to use his army to defend his country. As for the fighting between domestic factions, he does not want to get involved at all, but a soldier's duty is to obey orders, and some things are not something he can decide.

"You have the art of speaking, but I don't like civil war either."

Li Shaoyi's words made Fan Xiliang laugh embarrassedly.

"If we can put aside our prejudices and build a strong nation, the Japanese won't dare to underestimate us. Over the years, our internal strife has consumed too much of our national strength, allowing foreigners to take advantage for no reason. Take the Outer Xiongnu, for example. The Beiyang government had already taken it back, but due to the struggles between various factions, the army retreated and eventually ran to the Russians."

Li Shaoyi was also clear about what Fan Xiliang said. It was at the end of the First World War that Russia was weakened. We took advantage of this opportunity to briefly take back the outer Xiongnu. However, due to the serious infighting among warlords in the country, the army could not stay there and soon returned to its original state. When we wanted to go back, Russia's recovery ability was much faster than ours.

"Don't worry this time. As long as I take back the Outer Xiongnu, I will never allow anyone to take it from me again. Even if various problems arise at home, I will not withdraw a single person from the troops stationed in the Outer Xiongnu."

Li Shaoyi said in a loud voice, what a joke, we finally got this land back, if we don't station troops here, it will be a replica of the Beiyang government, Li Shaoyi will not do such a useless work.

"Captain Li's current strength is indeed sufficient to face the foreign Xiongnu alone, but what if a war breaks out with the Japanese? What if the Japanese attack Pujiang and the Ministry of Military Affairs mobilizes your troops to fight in Pujiang? And what about the island city we just captured? Commander Li has expanded too quickly recently. I'm afraid that a war will break out one day. I'm afraid..."

Fan Xiliang said with some concern. Although the other party didn't say it explicitly, Li Shaoyi also understood what he meant, which is that you are expanding too much. If war really breaks out everywhere, can you withstand it?

"Don't you see I'm developing at full speed? I don't miss any opportunity for development, because I'm also worried about whether I can cope with the war everywhere..."

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