Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

It was exactly noon that day.

The Imperial Capital has publicly announced that the Imperial Intelligence Service conducted a sabotage operation against the rebellion that occurred in Jicheng two hours ago.

And we solemnly reiterate once again: any act of splitting the Great Qian Dynasty will be subject to the most severe punishment!

Following Shen Moshen's instructions, Wu Tongyuan, the Foreign Minister of the Great Qian Dynasty, simultaneously sent notes to Pulan Gustav, the Salo ambassador to the capital, and Gojo Sho, the foreign ambassador to the capital.

"I'm sure the two ambassadors have already guessed why they've been in such a hurry to see you here today, right?"

Wu Tongyuan personally met with Pulan Gustav and Gojo Sho at the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Pulan Gustav and Gojo Sho had not yet had a chance to deal with Wu Tongyuan, the Foreign Minister who had only recently been entrusted with an important task by Shen Moshen.

In any case, in the past, the diplomats of the Great Qian Dynasty had virtually no presence in the eyes of the great powers.

Therefore, they never gave the diplomats of Daqian a second glance.

However, ever since Shen Moshen arrived in the capital, everything seems to have changed—including the diplomacy of the Great Qian Dynasty...

Wu Tongyuan's appearance immediately made Pulan Gustav and Gojo Sho feel that something was different.

The presence of this great power aura and confident demeanor emanating from the diplomats of Daqian made both Pulan Gustav and Gojo Sho feel somewhat unreal.

They didn't realize what was happening until Wu Tongyuan casually gestured for them to sit down.

"Your Excellency Ambassador, I now formally lodge a strong protest on behalf of Sharo against the Imperial Capital!"

Upon realizing what was happening, Pulan Gustav ignored Wu Tongyuan's words and instead directly raised the issue of the shelling incident in Jicheng: "You knew that there were important personnel of our side at the ceremony, yet you still launched an indiscriminate attack!"

"You absolutely must give us a reasonable explanation for this matter, otherwise the consequences will be very serious."

“Mr. Ambassador, I also formally lodge a protest with your country on this matter on behalf of the barbarian nation.”

Shoya Gojo then spoke up, "Just as Ambassador Gustav said, the Imperial Capital must give us an explanation."

"Your armed attack has seriously threatened the personal safety of our personnel!"

"That's right!"

“We’re talking about exactly the same thing.” Upon hearing this, Wu Tongyuan said with a serious expression, “The reason I’ve called you two here is to formally convey the decision made by the capital regarding this matter.”

“We had already received very definite information beforehand.”

"Saluo and Yi Kingdom each sent representatives to attend Zhuo Yongwang's farcical 'establishment of a kingdom' in Jicheng."

Wu Tongyuan directly characterized Zhuo Yongwang's so-called "founding ceremony" as a "founding of the nation" farce.

"Furthermore, the Salo and Yi Kingdoms also openly issued congratulatory telegrams to Zhuo Yongwang's rebellion in an official capacity."

As he spoke, Wu Tongyuan looked at Pulan Gustav, the Sharo ambassador to the capital: "Furthermore, we also know that—just now, the Sharo army has secretly crossed the border and entered our Great Qian territory!"

"There's no misunderstanding here, right? These things should all be true, right?"

Before Pulan Gustav and Gojo Sho could reply.

Wu Tongyuan continued, "We have already made it very clear what your two countries' actions mean and what consequences they will bring."

"Therefore, the reason for having the two ambassadors here today is to formally inform you."

Wu Tongyuan then changed the subject: "Given that the Shaluo and Yi Kingdoms have disregarded our advice and warnings, and have continued to engage in hostile and provocative acts, openly support the division of Daqian, and militarily interfere with Daqian's national affairs."

"Effective immediately, the Great Qian Dynasty will enter a state of hostility with the Shaluo and Yi Kingdoms."

"According to international practice, your diplomatic personnel in Gansu must leave the country as soon as possible."

"We're giving you 48 hours to prepare."

"Forty-eight hours later, we will arrange vehicles to take your diplomatic personnel to Jinju Port to await departure."

There's something I need to remind you both of again.

Wu Tongyuan emphasized very seriously: "It was you who ignored and provoked Daqian first."

"Therefore, we do not need to explain to anyone the punitive actions taken against the Daqian separatists in Jicheng!"

"On the contrary, you need to give us an explanation for your overstepping your bounds by interfering in the internal affairs of the Great Qian and maliciously supporting the separatist forces of the Great Qian!"

"What? You're going to deport us?"

Pulan Gustav stared at Wu Tongyuan in disbelief: "What did you just say?"

"Is the Great Qian Dynasty now in a state of hostility with the Shaluo and Yi Kingdoms?"

“Mr. Ambassador, your joke is not funny at all,” said Shoya Gojo, his face grim.

Clearly, Pulan Gustav and Gojo Sho still can't believe that the Great Qian Dynasty would actually dare to so thoroughly break ties with the Sharo and the Yi Kingdom!

Holy crap................

This actually happened!

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"Who would joke about something like this?"

"At least we in Daqian would not do such a pointless thing."

As he spoke, Wu Tongyuan raised his hand to check the time, and then "thoughtfully" reminded them: "Ambassadors, it is now 12:25 pm."

"The official announcement has been delivered, and the departure period will begin now."

"That is to say—the diplomats from the Salo Kingdom and the Yi Kingdom will have to set off at 12:25 pm the day after tomorrow."

"The two ambassadors should feel fortunate."

Wu Tongyuan looked at the shocked Pulan Gustav and Wutiao Xiang: "Not everyone is as gentlemanly as we in Daqian."

"If this happened anywhere else, given what your two countries have done, do you think you would have been released so easily?"

"They'd probably just put you under house arrest or send you to a concentration camp!"

"Even if the two sides exchange diplomatic personnel, it will definitely not be a matter of a day or two. You won't be able to go back without suffering some hardship."

"That is to say, our Great Qian Dynasty upholds benevolence, righteousness, and rules."

After saying that, Wu Tongyuan didn't say anything more and directly told the two of them to leave: "I'm sorry, I won't keep you for lunch."

"I have another meeting soon, please make yourselves at home..."

Some time ago, when Zhuo Yongwang defeated Xie Kangnian and took control of the capital, he specially recalled the diplomatic personnel of the Great Qian Dynasty stationed in various countries overseas to return to China for a report.

The diplomatic missions that the Great Qian Dynasty sent to various countries were, to put it bluntly, just offices. Appointing any single diplomat who was fluent in the language of the host country was enough.

In any case, for decades, the diplomacy of the Great Qian Empire has been essentially a facade, merely a formality.

Therefore, it saved us some trouble after those so-called overseas personnel were recalled some time ago.

At least now that the Great Qian Dynasty has entered a state of hostility with the Shaluo and Yi Kingdoms, there's no longer any need to worry about their own diplomats being detained by the other side...