"Good evening, Imperial soldiers and civilians, I am Xue Yuanzheng, the first assistant of the cabinet.

"It is with great mixed feelings that I would like to announce to you a very heavy and very sad news. This morning, the naval fleet of the Imperial Empire, without declaring war, launched a sneak attack on the Southern Fleet of the Imperial Navy anchored in Chengjiang Harbor!

"According to the latest information, a total of more than 100 ships, including 12 capital ships, were sunk or damaged.

"In the brazen attack launched by the enemy, more than 3,000 officers and men of the Southern Fleet fulfilled the promise made by the soldiers to the empire with their blood and lives.

"Even if they suffered heavy losses, the officers and men of the navy did not slack off, let alone be defeated by the enemy's sneak attack. In the ensuing battle, the task force launched a resolute counterattack against the Narrow-Wing fleet attempting to launch another surprise attack, sinking or severely damaging several enemy ships.

"Here, I call on all the soldiers and civilians of the Empire to stand and pay silent tribute to those soldiers who were killed in the enemy's sneak attack and died in the counterattack battle!"

Needless to say, all the staff officers stood up, and those wearing hats took off their military caps.

Suddenly, there was silence in the bridge.

Then, the sound of the Empire's national anthem came over the loudspeaker.

After the national anthem was played, another three minutes passed.

Three minutes of silence was the prince's level, that is, the highest level of treatment under the emperor.

"Here, I solemnly declare that today, the 25th of December, is the Day of Shame of the Empire. Every year today, the flag will be lowered at half-mast at 8:30 a.m., the national anthem will be played, and all the soldiers and civilians of the empire will mourn in silence for the martyrs, and always remember this shameful moment!

"Here, I would like to tell all the Imperial soldiers and civilians. The flames of war have just been ignited, and victory is still very far away. Even if the last man fights, the empire will definitely not repeat the mistakes of the last great war. Even if it takes ten years, even decades, the Empire will never agree with a shameless enemy.

"Here, I would like to warn those who are lucky and can only daydream about the despicable and filthy enemies, never underestimate the determination of the Empire, let alone the courage of the Empire's soldiers and civilians. I can't predict the outcome of the war, and I don't know how long it will take to win, but I can tell everyone that at the moment when the war is extinguished, only one side of the Liangxia Empire and the shameless thief country can stand tall in the world! ”

In the last words, Xue Yuanzheng's tone was obviously a little heavier, and he said it sonorously and powerfully.

But that's not all.

Bai Zhizhan let out a long breath, and his tense nerves relaxed a little.

As he expected, in the next ten minutes, Xue Yuanzheng changed his words, emphasizing that the Liangxia Empire attached great importance to hard-won peace, and had been working hard to build a peaceful and stable international order with all countries, even at the expense of the Empire's core interests, such as the overseas territories that had not been recovered so far. It's just that the soldiers and civilians of the Liangxia Empire have never been afraid of wars imposed by the enemy.

All in all, there are a lot of things to say, and there is only one core idea expressed.

The Empire will fight to the death against the Narrow Imperial Empire, which uses despicable sneak attacks to wage war, and other countries are better off watching the excitement from the outside of the battlefield honestly.

Not to mention sending troops to war, even if it is to support the Narrow Yi Imperial State, it is equivalent to starting a war with the Liang Xia Empire!

Of course, the most important affirmation is announced at the end.

"Hereby I formally declare that the Empire shall immediately enter a state of war, that all active duty servicemen who are still on leave must return to their units within twenty-four hours, that reservists must report to the recruiting station within three days, and that citizens of the Empire within the age range of military service must register with the local government within a week.

"I hereby formally declare that the Empire will impose comprehensive sanctions on all citizens and businesses of the Narrow-Sized Empire, and on all individuals and businesses with whom the Narrow-Empire has financial and trade relations. From the time of this announcement, the export, delivery and sale of any goods, merchandise and materials related to the war to the Sagi Imperial Kingdom were restricted, and a total embargo was imposed on the Sagi Imperial Kingdom until the end of the war or until further notice.

"Here, I officially announce that from today, on December 25, the ninety-ninth year of the new imperial calendar, the Liangxia Empire and the Sayi Imperial State have officially entered a state of war.

"Here, as the head of the empire, I solemnly announce to the military and people of the whole country, and to all countries in the world, that the Liangxia Empire has officially declared war on the Narrow Yi Empire."

A staff officer raised his hand, ready to shout a slogan, but was immediately stopped.

The war declaration broadcast is not over yet!

According to the unwritten rule, before the end of the broadcast, there will be a prompt sound, usually a few beeps.

"In the end, I solemnly declare once again in my capacity as the head of the Empire. Whether in the past, present or future, the military and people of the Liangxia Empire loved peace and cherished the beautiful era that was exchanged for the blood and lives of thousands of imperial soldiers. Out of consideration and consideration for the common interests of human civilization, I am willing to give another day. If the Imperial State of the Narrows can realize that it has lost its way, hand over the war criminals who launched the sneak attack, disarm all its armed forces, and accept the trial of the Reich unconditionally, we can consider giving the Imperial Empire and the common people of the Imperial Empire, who have been blinded by war criminals, a chance. Remember, it's only twenty-four hours. Tomorrow morning at half past eight, it's the deadline! ”

Hearing this, Bai Zhizhan laughed.

What is Shousuke doing?

An ultimatum to the Narrow-Sized Imperial State in this way?

If it's true, doesn't this make it clear that you don't want to negotiate and want to force the Narrow Imperial Kingdom into a corner?

The point is that these demands are tantamount to the unconditional surrender of the Sayi Empire, and after the surrender, it will be slaughtered by the Liang Xia Empire.

With the current situation, those in power in the Imperial State will definitely regard it as a great shame.

At this moment, a march came from the loudspeaker to indicate that the broadcast had ended.

After Li Mingbo nodded, the communications staff officer turned off the internal broadcasting system, picked up the microphone, and instructed the flag-bearer on the mast to give orders to the other warships.

"What now?"

"Let's go and rest, there shouldn't be much going on tonight. Be on duty under normal circumstances, let the officers and soldiers recuperate, and if there is no accident, they will fight to the death tomorrow! ”

"Are you sure?"

Bai Zhizhan smiled and did not answer this rather idiotic question.

On the battlefield, nothing can be determined!

It's just that Xue Yuanzheng's words added at the end made it clear that he was creating opportunities for the navy, and to be precise, he was using the trick of lust and indulgence.

What do you mean?

Knowing that negotiations cannot be made, deliberately releasing the intention that negotiations can be carried out is tantamount to selling a flaw. As long as the Narrowish Imperial State captures it, it will make contact with the Empire, and then feel that it can buy some time for the permanent fleet to take the opportunity to return to the Guia from the Yanhai Sea.

The point is, there are only twelve hours left, not a whole day.

Even if the Narrower Fleet sails at full speed, it will definitely not be able to pass through the Shuangche Strait before half past eight tomorrow morning, or even reach the Shuangche Strait.

It's just that it will definitely be able to get into the strike range of the 3rd Air Task Force.

The key depends on whether Takano has the courage to feel that this is an opportunity, and then sail towards the Shuangche Strait at the fastest speed.

Of course, it will depend on whether the narrow-minded authorities take the bait.