The Republic of China: A Letter of Appointment Creates the Most Powerful Warlord

"By the way, Marshal, I just received an important message."

Lu Shan's expression suddenly turned serious and his words became solemn. He paused for a moment and then continued.

"According to reliable intelligence, Sakura Country will travel to Qin Island to contact Hans Country next week."

Having said that, Lu Shan stared at the Marshal, observing his reaction.

Zhang Ye frowned slightly, as if thinking about something.

At this time, Lu Shan continued to report: "And according to the information we have, their purpose in coming here this time is very clear, and that is to seize the ownership of Qin Island."

Hearing this, Zhang Ye slammed the table and shouted angrily: "Humph, it's just wishful thinking!"

"General, calm down," Lu Shan said hastily. "But this matter is indeed a bit tricky. Although you have made firm assurances in public regarding the issue of Qin Island, it is undeniable that the Hans Kingdom holds the relevant documents left behind by the previous dynasty, and Qin Island has been under their actual control for many years."

"Even so, what can we do?" Zhang Ye responded without hesitation, "Qindao is an integral part of our territory. How can we allow others to covet it? If Sakura Country dares to ignore our warnings and carry out the so-called handover, it would be a blatant provocation to our national sovereignty!"

Zhang Ye became more and more excited, and his voice unconsciously rose a few degrees.

However, Lu Shan still seemed a little worried. After hesitating for a moment, he asked cautiously, "But Marshal, if they insist on the handover and we use tough measures to stop them, if it triggers an international dispute, I'm afraid we'll be in a passive position. Then..."

Lu Shan did not say anything else, but the meaning was self-evident.

"What international debate? Where does this international debate come from?"

Zhang Ye's eyes widened, burning with anger. His low and angry voice seemed to shatter the air around him as he roared in rage.

"These days, whoever has the biggest fist is qualified to control the international discourse! Don't talk to me about fairness and justice, it's all nonsense!"

At this time, Zhang Ye was in a terrible mood because of all the bad things that had happened recently. Now that he encountered this kind of thing, the anger in his heart was like a volcanic eruption that was difficult to contain.

His face was flushed red, veins bulged on his forehead, his hands were clenched into fists, and the joints were white from excessive force.

"Do you really think those countries watching the excitement are so righteous? They are all a bunch of opportunistic, profit-seeking villains, nothing more than birds of a feather!"

Zhang Ye grew increasingly angry as he spoke. He slammed his hand on the table and issued an order without hesitation: "Send a telegram to Sakura Country and Hans Country immediately! Tell them that Qin Island belongs to the people of Daxia and to our Independence Army! As long as I, Zhang Ye, am in charge of this land of Donglu, I will never allow any of our territory to be divided!"

At the end of his speech, Zhang Ye was almost gritting his teeth, and his ferocious look made people shudder.

He paused for a moment, then sternly declared, "They have one week to evacuate Qin Island! If any foreigners dare to appear before me again after this week, don't blame me for turning my guns on them!"

However, Lu Shan, who was taking notes quickly at the side, couldn't help but look embarrassed when he heard the second half of Zhang Ye's harsh words.

He hesitated for a moment, but finally mustered up the courage to speak up.

"Marshal, aren't you being too harsh? Would you consider a more moderate approach? This matter involves the interests of three countries. If we make it too tense, it might cause dissatisfaction among some Chinese people. After all, many businessmen rely on trade for their livelihood..."

"Change? Change your ass! Just like that, publish it exactly as I said! If anyone has any objections, just do it!"

Zhang Ye didn't bother to care about the so-called tone and attitude issues.

These days, guns and cannons are the most powerful source of confidence.

Anyway, he is no longer worried about his debts or lice, as the Eagle Sauce has long blocked the foreign trade channels of the Donglu region.

Since we can no longer make a penny from those foreigners, why should we be polite to them?

At worst, we can just fight with real weapons, and it’s still unknown who will win!

"Yes!"

Seeing his resolute attitude, Lu Shan did not dare to persuade him any further and could only record everything honestly.

There was a crisp "click" sound, and the originally closed door slowly opened a crack.

A head cautiously poked in through the narrow gap in the door.

This person was He Wei, who had not been seen for a long time. His eyes were rolling around, looking into the room cautiously and curiously.

However, this scene happened to be seen by Zhang Ye who was angry.

He frowned and shouted angrily, "What are you looking at there like that? If you want to listen, just come in openly. What are you thinking of sneaking around like that?"

Hearing Zhang Ye's scolding, He Wei was not afraid at all. Instead, he grinned, then gently pushed open the door and ran into the house with big strides.

When he was near Zhang Ye, he suddenly stopped, straightened his chest, and respectfully saluted with a standard military salute, and shouted loudly: "Marshal, this is He Wei, the commander-in-chief of the First Corps, coming to report to you!"

Zhang Ye looked up and down at He Wei in front of him, and seeing his playful smile, the anger that had just ignited in his heart immediately disappeared by more than half.

He slowed down his tone and asked, "When did you come back?"

Upon hearing this, He Wei quickly replied, "General, I just got off the train and rushed over to report to you!"

After saying that, the boy bared his big white teeth and smiled like a fool.

"Who are you planning to attack again? Have you decided on a target? If a battle is necessary, our First Corps will definitely charge in and serve as the vanguard!"

As expected, warmongers like this are always extremely active in matters related to war. He eavesdropped outside the door for a while, fearing that someone else would get there first, and then he rushed in.

"Get out of here! Stop getting involved and making trouble!"

Lu Shan glared at him fiercely, signaling him not to add fuel to the fire at this critical juncture!

The independence army’s finances are almost drained, so how can they have money to fight?