At the Imperial Palace.
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, there were representatives of almost all the forces since the renovation of Japan, including the emperor.
"Your Majesty! Why didn't they let the Empire's army take action in the Southern Kingdom? The Qing people and the Gauls were at war. 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 the southern country. 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-kun, the well-equipped troops of the Japanese have not moved. The situation in the Southern Kingdom is already under their control. This is not the best opportunity. There will be another fight with Gaul. When they are at their most intense, that will be 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 Gaul lose the war, I think the Qing Kingdom will be in chaos. If we make a move at that time…"
Kaori Inoue was responsible for collecting intelligence. 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 against the Gauls? They suffered such a huge loss!"
Shan Xian said with some embarrassment.
"Lord 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 Gauls. The strength of their navy far exceeds that of the Empire, and they will not let this matter rest.”
Ito Bowen said with a serious expression. He didn't want the Japanese general 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 intentionally 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 to have so much fertile land, we might be able to wait. However, the Empire is a barren Japan. If the Great Japan Empire wants to truly rise, it will not be possible to rely on itself.”
"If we want to surpass the West, we have to take risks. Yingzhou and the Southern Kingdom are only our first step. The northeast of the Qing Kingdom, or even the entire Qing Kingdom, 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 Xiguang 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 big and deep enough to hide the whole person.”
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 what you usually learn? 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.
"What kind of brains do Principal Jiang and the Emperor have to think of such things!”
He couldn't help but feel puzzled. He could understand Jiang Baili's knowledge since 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 a war.# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:082420182:56PM
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