Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

When the war entered its eighth month, the international situation changed abruptly.

A sudden economic crisis first broke out in the Kingdom of Dunli, and then spread rapidly to the entire continent of Xiluo!

Almost all the major powers were plunged into an economic crisis.

Under these circumstances, the great powers, preoccupied with their own problems, had no time to attend to the war in Daqian.

April 28th, Yongsheng 10th year. (Xie Kangnian's side refers to it as: April 28th, Xinrong 1st year.)

The 19.8% plunge in the Newfoundland stock market in Newfoundland became the trigger for the economic crisis.

Capital investors suffered heavy losses, the vast majority of businesses were devastated by the stock market crash and never recovered, and people's savings vanished overnight.

The entire continent of Xiluo was plunged into an unprecedented economic dark age.

Hundreds of billions of dollars in wealth have gone down the drain, people everywhere have lost their jobs, people are unable to consume, and there is a massive backlog of unsold, overproduced goods.

Bank failures, factory bankruptcies, worker layoffs, declining production...

The interconnected crisis affecting the stock market, banks, and businesses completely destroyed the once-prosperous economy of Dunli.

The economic collapse of the Kingdom of Dunli quickly evolved into an economic crisis that affected the entire capitalist world.

The sudden economic collapse also directly impacted the increasingly protracted war against the rebellion in the Great Qian Empire.

Even the four-nation consortium that provided loan support to Xie Kangnian went bankrupt quickly during this economic collapse.

Without assistance, Xie Kangnian's forces immediately showed a disadvantage against Zhuo Yongwang's troops, who possessed a strong self-sufficient military industrial chain.

The anti-rebel army, which grew rapidly during the war, soon gained complete control over Xie's armed forces.

The 16th day of the sixth month of the tenth year of Yongsheng.

The 40-strong army of the punitive expeditionary force completed the encirclement of the capital.

The ultimate battle to decide the victor is about to begin.

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the other side.

Shen Moshen, who was quietly making a fortune, checked the time of the [Safety Protection Period]—there were still ten days left before the end of the safety protection period free from external interference.

"The commander-in-chief truly lives up to his reputation as the chosen one. The timing is perfect—not a day more or less!"

As always, Ge Daqiang started with a barrage of flattery.

"At present, all the major powers are struggling to protect themselves, and the battle between the anti-rebel army and Xie Kangnian's side will soon be decided."

"Then we'll just go out and pick peaches—everything will be the best arrangement!"

"The timing was absolutely perfect."

"The economic crisis in the West Bank came at just the right time."

Shen Moshen was also deeply moved by this.

When Shen Moshen first learned of the sudden economic collapse in Xiluo, he even wondered if this was some kind of unexpected surprise prepared by the system to help him more smoothly manage the situation in Daqian.......................

"Ten days from now, regardless of whether the battle in the capital has reached a final outcome, we must send troops out of Youzhou."

Shen Moshen looked at the map of the Great Qian Dynasty hanging on the wall and a smile appeared on his lips: "The Great Qian Dynasty has been in chaos for decades. It's time to end this awful era of warlord infighting."

"Only a unified Great Qian Empire can truly become powerful."

"We definitely can't rely on Zhuo Yongwang for this job, and Xie Kangnian is even less reliable."

"Without the support of foreigners, Xie Kangnian couldn't even handle Zhuo Yongwang."

"In order for our Great Qian to rise again, this great cause of unification can only be handled by our Youzhou army."

"Secretary Ge, what do you think is the most important foundation for a country's strength?"

"A strong foundation?" Ge Daqiang thought for a moment, then answered uncertainly, "Economic strength and technological strength?"

Seeing Shen Moshen shake his head slightly, Ge Daqiang immediately changed his tune: "Military strength! A country's strength must be based on a powerful armed force!"

What you're saying is too one-sided.

Shen Moshen smiled, his gaze fixed on the map of the Great Qian Dynasty growing brighter: "The foundation for a country to truly become powerful is—it must possess a vast territory!"

"In this respect, who in the entire world can compare to our Great Qian Empire!"

"As the country with the largest territory in the world, it has become a synonym for backwardness and ignorance, and has been regarded as an inferior and lowly people in the eyes of foreigners. This is a great disgrace to all the people of the Great Qian Dynasty!"

"It is an utter disgrace to us soldiers!"

At this point, Shen Moshen's tone became increasingly stern: "In terms of population, area, and resources, the Western Luo Kingdoms cannot compare with the Great Qian in any way."

“Those so-called great powers have territories smaller than a single province of our Great Qian, yet they wantonly trample on the dignity of our Great Qian in the name of great powers.”

"It's time to officially put an end to these days!"

"Let our Youzhou army rewrite the glory of the Great Qian Dynasty."

"When the time comes, we will definitely let the Western Luo Kingdoms know what a true super empire is!"

"If necessary, I wouldn't mind planting the imperial flag across the mountains, rivers, seas, and lakes of this wonderful world..."