Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

The final blow from the Prun people was launched three days later.

Target – Qianzhou Mainland.

This efficiency is undeniably fast; its main strategy is to strike unexpectedly and catch the enemy off guard.

The Pruners' goal was very clear—to replicate their success with Dunley.

Moreover, the forces deployed by the Prun this time were far greater than those used in the raid on Dunli; they truly mobilized their entire force without leaving any way out...

The top brass of Pulun unanimously decided that since the final moment had arrived, they should make the people of Qian feel the cruelty of war no matter what!

However, the Daqian side, which had long been prepared to take over Xiluo, had anticipated all possible problems before the Pulun people even began their operation.

Therefore, the Daqian side anticipated the Pulun people's desperate fight.

All of the Pulun people's naval and air forces carrying out long-range combat missions were intercepted by the Daqian Zhenguo army.

Furthermore, the Great Qian Zhenguo Army, taking advantage of the pretext that the Pulun people had initiated military action against Great Qian, officially declared war on the punitive expedition led by Pulun and launched a full-scale counterattack...

Facing an army more than ten times their size, the Pulun people's final attempt to launch a surprise attack on Qianzhou's homeland was destined not to replicate their success in Dunli.

On the contrary, their actions only served to accelerate the complete demise of the Purun armed forces.

This also gave the Daqian side a perfectly legitimate reason to advance their troops into Xiluo............................

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The capital city—the highest command headquarters of the Great Qian Dynasty.

"We've been engaged with the Puren people for over an hour now." Shen Moshen raised his hand to check the time. "How many hours do you think this battle will last?"

"I don't think the people of Pulun could possibly last ten hours!"

"The Puren people were already at their last gasp, and we launched a counterattack against them with overwhelming force."

"It can be said that the Pulen people's action plan has been completely disrupted by us."

"Their all-out attack this time has given us the perfect opportunity to wipe them out in one fell swoop."

Zhou Guangming, the commander of the Daqian Zhenguo Navy, directly concluded for the Pulun people: "Ten hours is their limit."

“That makes sense!” Han Yunsheng, commander of the Daqian Zhenguo Air Force, highly agreed with Zhou Guangming’s conclusion: “I think it should be easy for our army to completely eliminate the armed forces of the Pulun people within ten hours.”

"The people of Pulun mobilized their entire force to defend their last shred of dignity."

"However, this unprecedented war in the Western Roman Empire has already exhausted all of the war resources in the Western Roman Empire."

"The military force that the Pulun people mobilized this time was less than one percent of its peak strength."

"This level of military strength poses absolutely no threat to our Great Qian Zhenguo Army."

“The people of Pulun must be very clear about this as well.”

"Therefore, the people of Pulun thought of taking the initiative to launch a surprise attack to catch us off guard and achieve a surprising effect."

"Only in this way can their so-called final blow cause some trouble for our Great Qian."

Han Yunsheng smiled and continued, "However, what the Pulun people didn't expect was that we had already made the most thorough preparations for their possible initiative to attack."

"Their actions are simply walking into a trap, saving us a lot of trouble in the process..."

At this moment, the senior generals of the Great Qian Dynasty were quite relaxed.

While waiting for the outcome of the battle, everyone sipped tea and discussed the situation.

There wasn't a trace of war atmosphere or urgency about them.

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"After this battle, our army will not encounter any resistance when landing in Xiluo."

"The last remaining armed forces of Xiluo will soon be completely wiped out. We're essentially handing over the Xiluo continent to them in a 'peaceful' manner..."

"We can forget about making any military achievements on the Western Front. This battle will probably be our last."

"The current Xiluo has been completely reduced to the era of ruins. What we have taken over is actually a huge ruin."

"The reconstruction of West Route is going to be quite busy..."

"Being busy is secondary; the real expense of rebuilding is astronomical!"

"It's only because our Great Qian Dynasty has a relatively strong foundation; otherwise, this reconstruction project alone would be maddening..."

“Your council will definitely be the busiest next.” Listening to the discussion, Shen Moshen looked at Ge Daqiang beside him: “The planning and reconstruction of Xiluo is no simple matter.”

"We need to quickly review the population and migration policies that have been transferred from various protectorates in Qianzhou and see which areas need to be changed."

"All of this is a huge undertaking that your council must manage and plan."

"Just thinking about it gives me a headache..."

“I reckon that for a long time to come, you, as the council minister, probably won’t have any holidays.”

"Time is of the essence and the task is heavy. I'll be counting on your Council's performance in rebuilding Xiluo!"

"Please rest assured, Chief of Staff, our council has already done its homework regarding the replanning and reconstruction of Xiluo."

Ge Daqiang smiled and said, "At that time, everything will proceed according to plan to ensure the orderly, efficient, and high-quality completion of the reconstruction of Xiluo!"

"Actually, don't be fooled by the fact that Xiluo is a complete mess right now, it's been utterly destroyed."

"However, our Great Qian now has money, people, technology, and resources."

"It's no exaggeration to say that we lack nothing!"

"Therefore, the reconstruction of Xiluo is a massive and protracted project."

"But with the current national strength of our Great Qian Dynasty, to put it bluntly, it's a piece of cake!"

"If I had to consider something, it would only be a matter of time."

"Whether it will be completed in three years, five years, or seven or ten years, the timeframe may change."

"As for the rest, they're basically no problem for us..."

"Good! Seeing that your council is so confident in the reconstruction of Xiluo, then I have nothing to worry about."

Seeing Ge Daqiang's enthusiasm, Shen Moshen nodded in satisfaction: "Under the premise of ensuring quality and quantity, the faster the reconstruction of Xiluo is completed, the better."

"The court will provide whatever is needed; if it can be completed in three years, it should absolutely not be delayed to five!"

"We want everyone to know—our Great Qian Dynasty is not just good at fighting!"

"We're experts at post-war reconstruction!"

Shen Moshen smiled and said, "We have swift and decisive measures on the battlefield, and we also have lightning speed in infrastructure construction!"

"We must not only create miracles on the battlefield, but also constantly break through our own limitations and create new miracles in other areas as well."

"Here's what we'll do—in order to put some pressure on you, I'll give you a specific timeframe for the Xiluo reconstruction plan today."

"Let's make it a three-year period!"

"So, Ge Daqiang, do you dare to accept this military order?"

Shen Moshen looked at Ge Daqiang and provoked him, saying, "Bring up any difficulties you have now."

"If you feel that your council lacks confidence in the three-year period, I can extend the deadline as appropriate."

"Or you could simply ask your council to give the fastest possible timeframe."

"Chief, there's nothing to say!" Ge Daqiang immediately gave a clear answer on behalf of the Council: "Since the Chief has proposed a three-year period, then it's three years!"

"I'll say it again—our council guarantees that the reconstruction of Xiluo will be completed on schedule, within three years, in accordance with the Minister's instructions, with high quality and quantity!"

"Our council has no problem with the three-year period."

"Not only is there no problem, but we might even finish it ahead of schedule in less than three years if we're not careful and push too hard!"

Ge Daqiang said confidently, "Chief of Staff, just wait and see how we create a miracle!"

As he spoke, Ge Daqiang suddenly changed the subject: "However, now that we've come this far, I think there's something we should probably put on the agenda as well?"

As he spoke, Ge Daqiang looked at Shen Moshen and laughed, "Chief, it looks like Xiluo is within our grasp as well."

"After dealing with all the mess in Xiluo, the last obstacle to the imperial court's unification of the world can be said to have been completely resolved."

"It is a foregone conclusion that our Great Qian Dynasty will usher in a truly unified era and lay the foundation for a unified world."

"The Chief of Staff single-handedly created such an unprecedented unified dynasty, shouldn't the title also be appropriately 'matched'?"

"I feel that the title 'His Majesty the Great Emperor' is more in line with the Chief of Staff's temperament and status..."

"Yeah!"

"Chief, if you ask me, you should have mentioned this title a long time ago."

"You've come to the will of the people; only you are worthy of the title of Great Emperor of this Empire!"

"Most importantly—only then can it truly be considered well-deserved!"

"That's right! Chief of Staff, now that the mess in Xiluo is almost cleaned up, it's time to put your ascension to the throne on the agenda..."

"This matter must be handled with great solemnity!"

"I think we can start making preparations now, and then pick a good day!"

"Yes! Yes! Yes! This is the most important event in our dynasty, the date must be chosen carefully..."

"I don't really care about the titles or not." Seeing everyone's high level of enthusiasm for this matter, Shen Moshen smiled and said, "Whether it's the Imperial Chief or the Imperial Emperor, it doesn't really make much difference to me personally."

"I actually find the title 'Chief of the Empire' to be more pleasing to the ear than 'Emperor'..."

"Chief, it's not a matter of whether it sounds nice or not."

Ge Daqiang, who had brought up the topic, immediately said, "The problem is—the size and achievements of our Great Qian Empire are already evident."

"You have devoted yourself to the Great Qian Dynasty for so many years, creating a new era that is unprecedented and unparalleled."

"It was you who led the Great Qian Dynasty to an unprecedented peak. If you don't become emperor, it will be difficult to write about you in the history books!"

"If you don't declare yourself emperor, wouldn't our Great Qian history be missing a great emperor for all time?"

"The significance of this is extremely important!"

"Therefore, whether you declare yourself emperor or not is no longer just your own business; it is a major issue for hundreds of millions of people throughout the world!"

"The significance of this is immense—only when you become emperor can our Great Qian be considered a true and genuine Great Qian Empire."

"Otherwise, the Great Qian Empire wouldn't be pure..."

Ge Daqiang directly elevated Shen Moshen's ascension to the throne to a strategic level: "Moreover, if you don't become emperor, it will break the hearts of all the people under heaven!"

"According to you—if I disagree, I'll become a 'great villain' who breaks the hearts of everyone in the world..."

Shen Moshen smiled and shook his head: "You've really said everything..."

"Alright, what you said does make sense."

"Then let's do as you say—following the will of Heaven and the will of the people, and also to give future generations of history another emperor who will be remembered for all time. Let's take this opportunity to get this done together."

“Old Ge, you started this whole thing—so you’ll be in charge of all the preparations, choosing the date, and everything else.”

"You asked yourself to do this job."

"You need to keep an eye on the reconstruction of Xiluo, and you also need to keep an eye on this matter. I'm entrusting it all to you!"

"Chief of Staff, just you wait and see!"

"I'm not afraid of being busy with this!"

"Even though I'm busy, it's sweet in my heart." Ge Daqiang patted his chest and assured Shen Moshen, "Don't worry, Chief of Staff. Whether it's the reconstruction of Xiluo or your ascension to the throne, I think I'll handle it all perfectly and without any delays!"

"Chief, you know me—I'm a natural workaholic. Just give me any important tasks you have. I'm not afraid of having a lot of work; I'm afraid of having nothing to do!"

"Alright! I'll remember what you said today!" Shen Moshen joked, "Don't blame me for exploiting you if you don't get any rest in the future!"