The Imperial Palace of Japan,
A few people in traditional kimonos were kneeling in an inconspicuous side hall. If anyone broke in and saw them, they would be greatly surprised. In this small side hall sat the representatives of almost all the forces in Japan since the Restoration, including the Emperor.
"Your Majesty! Why not let the Empire's army attack in North Korea? The Qing and French were at war, and this was a good opportunity.”
The Chief of Staff of the Army Department looked at the Emperor who was quietly drinking tea with excitement.
"The elite troops of the Qing Kingdom are still stationed in Korea. They haven't moved. It's better for us not to make a move!”
Seeing that the Emperor did not speak, Yi Zhi advised in a low voice.
"Who do you think you are? How dare a defeated general speak? If it weren't for the fact that you are the descendant of the greenhouse family, I would have advised you to commit suicide!”
Yamagata Aritomo glared at Hanaya Yizhi and scolded him. This bastard had caused the Empire to lose 6,000 elite soldiers. When he heard this news, his heart was bleeding.
"I'm guilty!"
Yi Zhi lowered his head, not daring to speak.
"Alright! Shan Xian, the well-equipped Chinese troops have not moved. The situation in North Korea is already under their control. This is not the best opportunity. China and France will fight again. When they are at their most intense, that is our chance.”
Ito Hakufumi, who was sitting next to the Emperor, spoke.
" The Qing army is constantly mobilizing. Their weapons are very advanced, much better than the Empire's! Moreover, those Manchu people are already dissatisfied with this little emperor. Once the Qing Kingdom and France lose the war, I think the Qing Kingdom will be in chaos. At that time, if we make a move…"
Kaori Inoue was in charge of collecting intelligence on China. Over the years, he had planted many people and even bribed some people who could come into contact with the periphery of the power center.
"How is that possible? Would the Qing people still dare to fight the French? They had suffered such a huge loss!“
Shan Xian said with some embarrassment.
"Shan Xian, you cannot underestimate the Qing people. They have secretly trained four new armies, and these new armies will definitely be involved in the war against the French. The strength of the navy is far greater than that of the Empire.”
Ito Bowen said with a serious expression. He didn't want the Japanese generals to be too arrogant. That would be a disaster for Japan.
Ito Uwaki's words immediately made the few people in the room fall into deep thought, and the atmosphere became solemn.
Didn't you realize that the defeat in the war in the south was deliberately caused by that little Emperor?“
"A whole twenty thousand people in exchange for control of power and suppression of those who are stronger. This child is indeed an interesting opponent.”
Emperor Meiji, who had been silent all this while, finally spoke.
"Your Majesty!“
Everyone knew that the Emperor hadn't finished speaking, and they all turned their gazes over.
"Gentlemen, if we were in the Celestial Empire, we might be able to wait for a long time with so many fertile lands. However, the Empire is a barren island country. If the Great East Ocean Empire wants to truly rise, it will not be possible to do so on its own.“
" If we want to surpass the West, we have to take risks. Taiwan and North Korea are only our first step. The northeast of Qing, or even the entire Qing, is our goal. Success would make the empire the most powerful country. If we fail, they will let us rot with the empire.”
Emperor Mingchi put down his teacup and said expressionlessly.
"Ha Yi! To serve His Majesty the Emperor!" Everyone's blood boiled as they bowed and shouted in unison.
At the same time, at the border between Guangxi and Annan.
The new camp was busy digging trenches. Piles of soil were lifted up from the trenches and pressed down on the low-lying areas.
" Be serious, don't be lazy. The hole must be dug a little deeper and bigger so that you can hide.“
Nie Shicheng kicked the butt of a lazy soldier and cursed.
"Master, how long are we going to keep digging like this? Can we really fight like this?"“
The class monitor didn't care about being kicked and asked curiously.
You bastard, have you forgotten everything you've learned? Do you still want to lose to Headmaster Jiang's division? This is for you to avoid the shrapnel!“
Nie Shicheng cursed as he turned his gaze to the barbed wire that covered the mountains and plains. Even if these things were plowed by artillery shells, it would be difficult to completely destroy them. According to the way the Westerners lined up and charged, it was simply a nightmare for them.
How did Principal Jiang and the Emperor's brains grow to think of such things?“
He couldn't help but feel puzzled. He could understand Jiang Baili's profound knowledge. After all, he had seen it with his own eyes. However, when he heard that the idea of the barbed wire was proposed by the Emperor, he couldn't understand it. After all, Wang Guangxu was only twelve years old and had never participated in the war.
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