Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

The Imperial Capital—the Supreme Command Headquarters of the Empire.

"The Salo people have formally protested against our army's use of weapons of mass destruction in the Dagasa region."

"They accused us of not abiding by the rules of war, saying that we violated the relevant provisions of international conventions on war."

"They also specifically accused our Great Qian Zhenguo Army of being brutal and inhumane..."

"I think the Salo people's claim can only be described as 'ridiculous'."

Shen Moshen looked disdainful: "International conventions?"

"Who drafted this international convention? Did our Great Qian Dynasty participate in it?"

"If I remember correctly, there shouldn't be, right?"

"What do these so-called international conventions, drafted by a group of robbers under the guise of 'humanity' for various purposes, have to do with our Great Qian?"

"Why didn't they cite international conventions when they forced us to cede territory, pay reparations, and sign a series of unequal treaties?"

"The barbarian people wantonly slaughtered our people in Luyang to vent their anger, but I haven't seen them say that the barbarian people are cruel and inhumane, have I?"

"We did fight a bit too hard in the battle of Dagasa, but at least we didn't attack unarmed civilians, right?"

"To put it bluntly—the ones we wiped out in Dagasa were the regular Salo army, the armed forces of hostile forces!"

"The same was true in the Battle of Anma."

"Now they actually use this to accuse our Great Qian Zhenguo Army of being too brutal and inhumane?"

"Isn't this a huge joke?"

"They've come to apply double standards here; it's utterly ridiculous!"

Shen Moshen said with disdain, "War is inherently cruel."

"They should know this better than we do."

“We tried to persuade them in kind words—to let them return the territory they had seized from Daqian and pay some compensation, and we would not pursue the matter further.”

"They rejected our peace proposal and even dared to spout arrogant words against our Great Qian!"

"They chose this war."

Shen Moshen said coldly, "Now that they've been hurt by us on the battlefield and see that the situation is not going well, they want to change their tune."

"late!"

"Now that we've started, we might as well get our principal and interest back together."

"The Salo people, while accusing us of being cruel and inhumane, also expressed their desire to negotiate peace."

"The barbarian people, following the Salo people, also made a request to us for peace talks and a ceasefire."

Shen Moshen shook his head dismissively: "We've known exactly what they're up to for a long time."

"The Salo people and the Yi people have all sent people to Xiluo, and are actively working on a plan to encircle and annihilate us on the Xiluo continent."

"This guy's got some serious scheming."

"On the one hand, they pretended to negotiate to stabilize us, and on the other hand, they actively promoted an encirclement and suppression alliance."

"Peace talks are a pretense; the real intention is encirclement and suppression!"

"I'm really curious—do they think their operation is brilliant, or do they think our intelligence network in Western Rome is so weak that they have no idea what they're doing there?"

Ge Daqiang smiled and said, "I guess they didn't expect that the Secret Intelligence Bureau is fully aware of the small-scale activities of the Western Luo Kingdoms, as well as the Sha Luo and Yi people."

"Having suffered so many intelligence losses in the previous battles, the Salo people and the Yi people still haven't learned their lesson. They deserve to keep falling into the same traps!"

"Now both the Salo people and the Yi people are terrified of us."

"Moreover, neither the Salo people nor the Yi people want to face the Great Qian Zhenguo army alone."

"The Western Luo kingdoms were preoccupied with their own problems and each had their own ulterior motives."

"Those guys from Xiluo are hoping that the Salo people and the Yi people will fight us to the death."

Ge Daqiang analyzed, "Hijacking the deal and reaping the rewards at the end is a routine operation for those guys from Xiluo."

"The more ulterior motives they have, the more advantageous it is for us." Zhou Guangming, the commander of the Daqian Zhenguo Navy, looked radiant. "We can take advantage of this to turn the tables on them."

Zhou Guangming, who had just won a brilliant victory in the Battle of Anma Island, was walking with a swagger and was very popular wherever he went.

It's important to understand that, unlike the remarkable victory at Dagasa achieved by "brainlessly" dropping fuel-air bombs, the Battle of Anma was a classic battle between carrier battle groups.

In Zhou Guangming's words, the technical sophistication and tactical application of the Anma Island naval battle were absolutely textbook examples of classic warfare.

The Daqian Navy's first battle resulted in such a tremendous victory, making it exceptionally significant...................

"Before the encirclement and suppression forces on the Western Luo side are fully formed, let's first deal with the two most direct threats: the Yi Kingdom and the Sharo Kingdom!"

"As it turns out, the arrogant foreign navy is nothing special."

"We'll take control of the seas!"

"We strive to completely defeat the foreign navy, which claims to be among the top five in the world, in the shortest possible time."

"As for the Sara Navy, which isn't known for its navy, that's just a side job!"

"There's no need to worry about air superiority either; it's absolutely secure!" Han Yunsheng, commander of the Daqian Zhenguo Air Force, also gave his assurance: "With sea control and air superiority secured, the rest depends on the performance of the ground forces."

Lu Jingcheng, the army commander of the Daqian Zhenguo Army, smiled and said, "So we can start formulating our operational plans for advancing on Shaluo and landing on the Yi Kingdom's mainland."

Clearly, the generals of the Daqian Zhenguo Army have completely unleashed their power.

The confidence of a major power in military strength has returned!

"No matter what the Western Luo Kingdoms do next, our plan to quickly resolve the issues with the Sha Luo and Yi Kingdoms will not change."

Looking at the confident senior generals, Shen Moshen nodded in satisfaction: "If the Salo people and the Yi people want to send a peace delegation to buy time, let them come."

As he spoke, Shen Moshen turned his gaze directly to Ge Daqiang, who was standing to the side: "You'll handle things when the time comes."

"Aren't the Salo people and the Yi people just trying to buy time under the guise of peace talks to complete their encirclement and suppression plan?"

"Then let's just go along with their plan."

Shen Moshen instructed, "Propose the most demanding peace terms possible!"

“Tell the Salo people and the barbarian people—we are first using courtesy and then resorting to force.”

“Explain it to them clearly…”

"We gave them a chance back then, asking them to return the territory, apologize, and pay some compensation. We were magnanimous and didn't hold it against them."

"But they refused! They insisted on fighting!"

“We gave them a chance, but they didn’t take it. Instead, they threatened and insulted us!”

"Then this matter absolutely cannot be left unresolved."

"There is no turning back when the bow is drawn."

“I once said – if we’re going to fight, let’s fight to the very end.”

"The war has begun; we will not return until we have destroyed the enemy's stronghold!"

Shen Moshen declared domineeringly, "Tell the Salo people and the Yi people at the negotiating table."

"We will avenge all the humiliations that Daqian suffered before."

"Not only must we demand repayment, but we must also take back everything that the Great Qian Dynasty once lost, with interest, tenfold, a hundredfold, a thousandfold!"

"When they wantonly humiliated and trampled on the dignity of my Great Qian, they should have thought that this day would come."

"How could the mighty Qianlong Empire be fast asleep?"

"We're awake now!"

"They only have two paths before them."

Shen Moshen tapped the table: "Either surrender the entire country voluntarily, or let the Great Qian Zhenguo Army annihilate our capital!"

Ge Daqiang immediately understood: "I understand! I'll just mention one thing to them at the negotiating table—if they want to negotiate, then they must voluntarily disarm and submit to the Great Qian!"

"Otherwise, there's no point in discussing anything!"

“Simply submitting is far from enough,” Shen Moshen added. “The Protectorate system can be reinstated.”

"We will establish the Protectorate of Saluo and the Protectorate of Yi respectively in Saluo and Yi Kingdom."

"All officials are appointed by the Protectorate General, and local officials can only be citizens of the Qian Kingdom."

"They do not need any form of armed force, because we will guarantee the security of the Protectorate's jurisdiction."

"The Daqian Zhenguo Army will dispatch troops to assume the responsibility of armed protection."

"If they can accept these conditions, then we will reluctantly agree to negotiations."

Ge Daqiang inquired, "What about the noble classes of Nashaluo and the Yi Kingdom..."

"They've already lost, they're already doomed, what merits or nobles do they have left?"

"Is it suitable?"

"Those who actively cooperate and are pragmatic can be given some incentives."

"As for royal or noble status, it will all be abolished."

"No matter the time, collaborators always have their own unique role to play."

“Besides strong military deterrence, making good use of the local people is also a very important means for the Protectorate General to maintain its rule and stability in its jurisdiction.”

Before the countermeasures against Saluo and Yi Kingdoms had even officially begun, the Imperial Supreme Command had already started discussing the details of establishing overseas protectorates in Saluo and Yi Kingdoms........................

Under Shen Moshen's plan, all defeated territories that were later defeated by the Daqian Zhenguo Army would adopt the Protectorate system.

What makes Shen Moshen most gratified now is the change in the overall atmosphere and perception of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Victory on the battlefield is indeed the best way to change people's hearts and restore their confidence!

As the Daqian Zhenguo Army achieved one amazing victory after another on the battlefield.

The people of Qian Kingdom have greatly enhanced their self-confidence, confidence, and sense of belonging to their country!

The spine and knees that had been bent by the foreigners straightened up again!

Before the war with the Saluo and Yi people, the vast majority of Qian people did not have high hopes for the Great Qian Zhenguo Army.

Few people truly believe that the Great Qian Zhenguo Army can actually win against the armed forces of the great powers!

The great victory in the Battle of Luyang, the great victory in the Battle of Fulong, the great victory in the Liaodong-Fuping Campaign...

The Salo people and the Yi people each lost two to three hundred thousand men on the battlefield in Qian Kingdom!

If one or two great victories can be attributed to good luck...

At this time, many people in the Qian Kingdom still found it hard to believe that the Great Qian Zhenguo Army truly had the strength to resist the great powers.

The subsequent victories at Dagasa and Anma completely dispelled the concerns of the vast majority of the Chinese people.

When news of the victories at Dagasa and the Battle of Anma Island reached the country, the entire Daqian was in an uproar.

This was a scene that had never occurred before, neither in the Battle of Luyang nor the Battle of Fulong!

This shows that most people in the Qian Kingdom have finally begun to believe from the bottom of their hearts that the Great Qian Empire has truly risen again.

What are those barbarians compared to the awakened Great Qian?

The confidence of the people of Qian Kingdom has finally begun to rise.

The fear of foreigners has finally been alleviated and changed like never before.

This is what Shen Moshen is most satisfied with.

Because he knew that only a Daqian that regained its confidence could truly take off from the ground up!