Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

September 15th, the tenth year of Yongsheng.

Zhuo Yongwang ignored the warnings from the capital and not only did not give up the idea of ​​the five provinces changing their flags and becoming independent, but he also deliberately brought forward the ceremony for the five provinces of Jizhou to change their flags and become independent.

The founding ceremony of the Yongchang Independent State was held at 10:00 AM on the 15th at the Jicheng Military Training Ground.

Simultaneously, a telegram was issued, forcefully announcing the establishment of the Yongchang Independent State.

This telegram marked a departure from the previous subservient approach towards the capital, instead employing very strong language to confront the capital head-on.

Moreover, the telegram openly denounced Shen Moshen's hypocrisy and arrogance, criticized his Youzhou model promoted in the Great Qian Dynasty, and called on all provinces of the Great Qian Dynasty to change their flags and become independent to jointly oppose Shen Moshen!

The kingdoms of Shaluo and Yi also immediately issued congratulatory telegrams in a high-profile manner.

Moreover, at the flag-changing ceremony held in Jicheng, representatives from Salo and Yi Kingdoms respectively participated, demonstrating their support for Zhuo Yongwang through concrete actions.

"Today, in accordance with the will of the people of the five provinces, I, in the name of the first president of the Yongchang Independent State, formally announce the establishment of the Yongchang Independent State!"

On the high platform, Zhuo Yongwang, who had just been announced as the president of the Yongchang Independent State, was delivering a speech based on his prepared remarks.

As Zhuo Yongwang announced the formal establishment of the Yongchang Independent State, the pre-arranged audience immediately erupted in enthusiastic applause.

The atmosphere at the event was arranged very well.

Looking at the incredibly enthusiastic atmosphere, anyone who didn't know better would surely believe that the establishment of the Yongchang Independent State truly reflected the genuine will of the people of the five provinces.................

To ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the flag-changing ceremony, the venue was specially chosen to be the drill ground of the Jicheng garrison.

At this moment, the entire drill ground was completely surrounded by heavily armed guards, layer upon layer.

The audience members were all soldiers dressed in civilian clothes, arranged by Wu Huaiyu himself.

Many of the reporters were also in plainclothes, constantly observing their surroundings.

Moreover, a five-kilometer radius around the ceremony site was designated as a temporary martial law zone.

So far, it seems that Wu Huaiyu, who is in charge of organizing the ceremony, has made quite good arrangements for safety.

"Thanks to everyone's trust, I am honored to become the first president of the Yongchang Independent State."

"Here, in the name of the first president of the Independent State of Yongchang, I solemnly promise to everyone: I will do my utmost to build the Independent State of Yongchang into a prosperous and thriving nation!"

"I am willing to dedicate my life to the Independent State of Yongchang..."

Having reached a new level of understanding regarding his rights in life, Zhuo Yongwang is in high spirits, and his speeches are becoming increasingly passionate.

At this moment, Zhuo Yongwang had fully embraced his new identity.

There was no guilt about splitting the country, nor any worry about the potential threat of force.

Zhuo Yongwang now only wants to deliver his handover speech in the best possible condition......................

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Five kilometers away.

Inside the courtyard of a private residence.

An M1938 Mortar 120mm mortar has been installed.

Several armed men in plainclothes were carefully adjusting the firing angle of the mortar.

This model of mortar has a barrel length of 1.86 meters, a weight of 280 kilograms, a muzzle velocity of 272 meters per second, and a maximum rate of fire of 10 rounds per minute.

Here's the key point—the maximum range is up to 6000 meters!

Therefore, the M1938 Mortar 120mm mortar, which is currently undergoing final adjustments, is positioned so that its range can cover the site of the founding ceremony.

This was precisely the "signature change gift" that the Secret Intelligence Bureau tailored for Zhuo Yongwang according to Shen Moshen's instructions.

Wu Huaiyu, who had been appointed as the Minister of Security of the Yongchang Independent State and the Chief of Staff of the Yongchang Independent Army, believed that everything would be fine as long as he had completely surrounded the area within a 5-kilometer radius of the flag-changing ceremony.

Little did they know, the secret intelligence agency had prepared a mortar with a range of 6000 meters, already aimed at the ceremony site...

The Secret Intelligence Agency immediately took a liking to the M1938 Mortar 120mm mortar, whose range was considered the pinnacle of mortars, from the weapons list of the Youzhou Army.

Although this mortar is classified as a heavy mortar, it is nearly ten times lighter than a howitzer of the same caliber.

Therefore, the M1938 Mortar 120mm mortar not only possessed excellent range and power, but also good mobility.

The transfer can be carried out manually.

These characteristics combined perfectly met the needs of the secret intelligence agency in forming armed action teams behind enemy lines.

Currently, the M1938 Mortar 120mm mortar is the only heavy weapon equipped by the secret intelligence agency's armed action teams infiltrated in various provinces of Daqian.

Unexpectedly, the M1938 Mortar 120mm mortar received such a big task on its first mission behind enemy lines!

"Station Chief, we're ready and can move in at any time," a member of the secret intelligence agency's action team reported to Meng Xinjue.

Meng Xinjue, head of the secret intelligence station of the Jizhou Province.

Upon receiving orders from headquarters to freely carry out actions to undermine Zhuo Yongwang within the territory of Jizhou, the Jizhou intelligence station immediately sprang into action.

Moreover, it just so happened that it coincided with the flag-changing ceremony that Zhuo Yongwang had specially arranged to be held ahead of schedule.

Therefore, Meng Xinjue, who attached great importance to this mission, personally took charge of the command.

Whether or not this mission can take down Zhuo Yongwang in one shot is not important.

After all, the probability of this happening is not high.

The main goal of the operation was to sabotage the flag-changing ceremony of the Yongchang Independent State—to turn Zhuo Yongwang's meticulously prepared flag-changing ceremony into a complete farce!

It would be even better if the Salo people and Yi people who are attending the ceremony could be "sent away".

This also lets everyone know that the capital city is not just making empty promises on this matter!

Any act of splitting the Great Qian Dynasty is not permitted.

Even if there are foreigners present, I'll still bomb them!