The enthronement ceremony of the imperial emperor Wu Haoxuan, although simple, had a far-reaching impact. In particular, the grand military parade after the enthronement ceremony is even more talked-about. This is the first time that the people of the empire have had close contact with the mighty lion of the empire, and the majestic military soul is even more eye-catching, and it has also made countless Chinese proud.

Countries around the world are also very concerned about this military parade of the Chinese Empire. In the telegrams sent back to China, the military attachés of various countries unreservedly praised the Imperial Army, saying that they were absolutely the world's best and strongest army.

The military attache of the German Embassy in China declared in a telegram sent back to China: "The Chinese Army is definitely the strongest army in the world after the German Army. If the Chinese Army and the German Army can join forces, no country in the world will be able to resist them. The German Empire should find a way to draw the Chinese Empire into the Central Powers. ”

The military attache of the British Legation in China said: "The Chinese Army is majestic, strictly disciplined, equipped with a large number of artillery, and is definitely a modern and strong army." Given Britain's extensive interests in Asia, many of Britain's colonies were under the ice of the Chinese Army. Britain must avoid a direct conflict with the Chinese Empire. ”

The French were worried about their Indochina colony. The Indochina colony is located on the border of China, and it has been a vassal state of the Chinese Empire since ancient times, and even for a period of time. When China was weak, the French didn't have to worry about anything. However, after China became stronger, the French worried that the Chinese Empire would not target the magic colonies of Indochina. Although France was also an army power, the strength of the French army had plummeted after it was defeated by the Kingdom of Prussia in the Franco-Prussian War. In addition, the spell Indochina colony was too far away from France. It would be very difficult for France to send a large number of troops to the Far East.

The Americans were even more determined not to directly confront the Chinese Empire, and they had no powerful industry. But the military strength is not too strong. The Army, in particular, has only a few hundred thousand men. Such a small army is not enough for the Chinese Imperial Army. Therefore, the United States would rather pay for weapons and let others fight against the Chinese Empire. They won't be involved in the war themselves.

Japan, the old enemy of the Chinese Empire, was even more frightened, and they suddenly found that their ambitions for the mainland seemed to have completely lost hope. The Chinese Army is so strong that it will be very difficult for the Japanese Army to gain a firm foothold on the mainland. In particular, at present, Japan is putting the main direction of development on the navy, and the army is only receiving the most basic guarantees. If you want to confront the Chinese army, it is simply impossible. In this case. Some Japanese elites are already considering whether Japan should change the direction of its expansion.

Wu Haoxuan ascended the throne as emperor and became the supreme ruler of this powerful empire. This allowed him to issue a series of decrees that would speed up the empire's development. The outbreak of world war is less than three years away. The empire must seize the last three years and accelerate the pace of development. Otherwise, in the face of the feast after the outbreak of the world war, you can only stare dryly.

Even after ascending the throne and becoming emperor. Wu Haoxuan still did not go to live in the Forbidden City, but used the Forbidden City as the residence of Emperor Wu Xingquan. He still resides in the womb. It's just that the palace was renamed the new palace. In addition, the imperial palace was too small, and under the persuasion of the cabinet ministers, Wu Haoxuan also agreed to expand the imperial palace and incorporate Zhonghai and Nanhai into the new imperial palace.

On the morning of September 21, 4609 A.D. On the third day after Wu Haoxuan ascended the throne as emperor, the palace welcomed a group of guests. Lieutenant General Chen Xudong, director of the Imperial Military Intelligence Bureau, entered the palace with several people. These people were old and young, some wore long shirts and some wore suits. But. There is a common feature, they are all Chinese with black hair and yellow skin.

These people were all Chinese in the South Seas, to be precise, the rulers of a large Chinese family living in the Dutch East Indies. They returned to China to congratulate Emperor Wu Haoxuan on the throne and became emperor. And they want to take this opportunity to bring them closer to the Empire.

As the empire became stronger and stronger, the Nanyang Chinese also began to feel the benefits of the empire becoming stronger. The Western colonizers who used to oppress them have recently reined in. Although, the greedy nature of those Western colonizers will not change. But they still don't dare to blatantly bully the Chinese, at most they are secretly creating some trouble for the Chinese. This is a lot better than in previous years. Before, those Western colonizers dared to directly rob the wealth of the Chinese. And the Chinese are saying that the heavens should not be, and the earth is not spiritual, and they can only endure hardship.

Now the living conditions have been greatly improved, and the Chinese people are sincerely grateful to the empire. They knew that if it weren't for the empire becoming stronger, and if it weren't for the warships of the imperial navy that often appeared in the South Seas, those Western colonizers would not have seen such changes.

"The grass people have seen Your Majesty!" After seeing Wu Haoxuan, these Nanyang Chinese immediately bowed down.

Wu Haoxuan hurriedly asked people to help them all up. After the establishment of the empire, Wu Haoxuan had already announced the abolition of the bow ceremony. After all, this kind of etiquette is too damaging to people's self-esteem. Even if you want to pay respect, you just need to bow.

"It's really hard for you to come all the way from Nanyang. Come, give a seat. Wu Haoxuan said.

The palace guards immediately moved out the stools and invited them all to take their seats.

These Nanyang Chinese, where did they ever think that the emperor would be so approachable? In their impression, the emperor was majestic and high, and everyone had to kneel when they saw the emperor, and they didn't even dare to raise their heads. But now, Wu Haoxuan actually gave them a seat, which immediately flattered them. However, even when they were seated, everyone was very cautious, and they just sat down half of their butts.

Seeing this, Wu Haoxuan had to smile bitterly. He knew that this was everyone's fear of imperial power that had been formed for a long time, and if he wanted to change it, it could not be done overnight.

"Your Majesty, this is Chen Mingde, and he is the leader of the Javanese Chinese. This is Liu Kaiyuan, and he has a great influence among the Chinese in Surabaya. This is called Kwok Shunyi, who is the richest Chinese in Penang, and this is Zhao Ziqian, who is the leader of the Pontianak Chinese. Lieutenant General Chen Xudong began to introduce Wu Haoxuan. Every time he introduced one, he hurriedly got up and bowed to Wu Haoxuan.

Wu Haoxuan nodded again and again, these people are all leaders of the Chinese in the Dutch East Indies, if the empire wants to launch a strategy against the Dutch East Indies, it must get the support of these Chinese.

"Now, how is the life of the Chinese in Nanyang? Do Western colonizers and those natives still dare to oppress the Chinese? Wu Haoxuan asked with a pleasant face. These Chinese were regarded as outcasts of the Celestial Empire during the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and the Manchu government did not care about their lives and deaths, leaving them to fend for themselves. However, Wu Haoxuan is different. He still regards these Chinese as his compatriots. All Chinese, whether living in China or overseas, are compatriots whose blood is thicker than water. When one side is in difficulty, support from all sides, this is originally the code of conduct of the Chinese. Now that the empire is strong, the empire naturally has the responsibility and obligation to defend the interests of the vast number of Chinese.

"Back to Your Majesty, the life of the Chinese people is much better now than in previous years. A few years ago, our market was oppressed by the colonial authorities and the natives, since the empire became stronger, the empire's warships began to cruise the South Seas, neither the colonial authorities nor the local natives dared to bully us anymore. Chen Mingde bowed and said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded: "I am deeply pleased that everyone's situation can be improved. No matter where you live, you are all part of the Chinese nation. In the past, during the Manchu government, the imperial court was incompetent and could not help you. But now, the empire has become stronger. That was the case in the past, and it will never happen again. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Several Chinese immediately stood up and saluted Wu Haoxuan to express their gratitude.

"Your Majesty, now the colonial authorities don't dare to bully us openly. But secretly, they still get us in trouble. It would be great if that could change. Liu Kaiyuan said suddenly.

The other Chinese all looked at Wu Haoxuan. Obviously, they were all waiting for Wu Haoxuan's answer. It would be great if we could give them more support.

"It seems that the Empire's warning to the Dutch has fallen on deaf ears. The Imperial Foreign Service will contact the Dutch again. But that's just one aspect. More importantly, the local Chinese also had the strength to launch a counterattack against the Dutch East Indies colonial authorities. There are quite a few Chinese living in the Dutch East Indies, hundreds of thousands. In the Dutch East Indies, there were only a few tens of thousands. As long as you join forces, the Dutch will not dare to do anything to you. Wu Haoxuan said.

Wu Haoxuan's words suddenly made several Chinese leaders hesitate. They were just ordinary people, and it would undoubtedly be difficult for them to rebel against the colonial authorities in the Dutch East Indies.

"Your Majesty, the Dutch have the army, and they have tens of thousands of regular troops in the East Indies colonies, as well as a large number of police and security forces played by natives." Liu Kaiyuan said.

"The Empire will help you. We can provide you with all kinds of weapons. If the Dutch did dare to send an army, the Empire would immediately intervene. Wu Haoxuan assured. (To be continued.) )

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