Chapter 569: Serving the Emperor

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"Your Excellency, do you mean that the Chinese Empire is ready to declare war on Russia?" The Russian Minister to China, Putiyatin, asked in surprise. If war is really declared, the meaning of the representation will be completely different. At that time, the Chinese Empire and Russia will enter into a full-scale war. In the eyes of Minister Putiyatin, the Chinese Empire is too petty. Do they think that Russia is easy to bully?

"Your Excellency, whether or not the Chinese Empire declares war on Russia depends on whether Russia intervenes in the war between the Empire and the Manchus. If there is a Russian* army on the battlefield, then it means that our two countries have entered a state of war. In that case, the Reich would naturally declare war on Russia! Lin Zihao said. Such a tough statement is what Emperor Long Yufei meant. Although, even if Russia were warned in this way, it would not necessarily frighten them. However, it is very rare to be able to make Russia have certain concerns. After all, in a future war, both sides will invest millions of troops, and any advantageous factors must be used.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, is this a threat from the Chinese Empire to Russia? I admit that the Chinese Empire is already one of the world's great powers, and it is getting stronger and stronger. However, Russia is not a weak country, we are the hegemon of Europe. The 1.4 million elite 6th Army is not something that any country can deal with. Any country that tries to be hostile to Russia. It's not going to end well! Minister Putiyatin said viciously. Even if he is not reasonable, at this time, Minister Putiyatin can only quibble. Otherwise, it will damage Russia's reputation if it spreads internationally.

"Russia is not a weak country, and in the same way, the Chinese Empire is not a weak country. Any enemy team that enters China will be an invasion of us, and we can only fight back fiercely against this kind of behavior. Other than that. I solemnly inform, Your Excellency, that you would like to inform His Majesty the Tsar and the Russian Government of any agreement between Russia and the Manchus. The Chinese Empire would not have recognized it. The Manchu government was no longer qualified to represent China, and the agreements they signed would not have any legal effect. Russia's desire to occupy the territory of northern China is simply delusional! Lin Zihao said.

Minister Putiyatin's face was a little ugly. No matter what. Russia is one of the great powers in the world, but Lin Zihao targeted him like this, which made his face a little unbearable. However, the agreement signed by Ivan, the Russian minister to the Manchus, and the Manchu government was a secret agreement, and Russia would not take it lightly, otherwise, it would inevitably fall into the truth. Therefore, Minister Putiyatin adjusted his mentality. Then he said, "Your Excellency, I don't know what you're talking about?" As for that so-called agreement. It's just unwarranted, and Russia will definitely not do this. As for the threat of the Chinese Empire to Russia, I will truthfully convey it to the country. I don't know how the country will deal with this matter at that time! ”

"Humph! That's the best. Despite the hot weather in Canton, I hope that Your Excellency will stay in Canton for a while longer in the future, instead of being expelled from the Empire! Lin Zihao said-for-tat. The Russians' reluctance to admit the existence of the secret agreement had long been expected by him. However, the top brass of the Chinese Empire knew that Russian intervention in the war between the Chinese Empire and the Manchus was already certain. The General Staff of the Chinese Empire also began to reformulate its battle plans in response to this situation to ensure victory in the war.

The meeting between Lin Zihao, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Empire, and Russian Minister Putiyatin broke up unhappily. However, news of Russia's attempt to intervene in the war between the Chinese Empire and the Manchus spread. Almost the whole world is starting to pay attention to it. However, the Western powers did not take a position on this, and Britain hoped that the Chinese Empire and Russia would go to war in an all-out way, and it was better to lose both. In this case, Britain will have far less trouble. As for France, the revolutionary Bonaparte family was consolidating its domestic forces and had no time to take care of international affairs for the time being. In the war between the Chinese Empire and Russia, they could only express their moral support.

The Kingdom of Spain, the spokesperson of the Chinese Empire in Europe, was a bit strange at this time. When the Chinese fleet was attacked by the Portuguese navy, they jumped up and down, hoping to start a war against the Kingdom of Portugal, like the hardcore little brother of the Chinese Empire. However, when dealing with Russia, they were silent, as if they did not know about it. After all, Russia is the hegemon of Europe, and Spain, although it is located in the southwest of Europe, is still afraid of Russia. The Kingdom of Spain feared that the Chinese Empire was no match for Russia, and if the Kingdom of Spain rashly joined the side of the Chinese Empire, it would eventually be settled by the Russians. So, they became ostriches.

The Kingdom of Prussia, located in the middle of Europe, was very excited about the news. Prince Wilhelm of the Kingdom of Prussia had a meeting with the Emperor of the Chinese Empire Long Yufei in Paris. During this period, Long Yufei proposed to support the unification of Germany by the Kingdom of Prussia and to create conditions for the unification of Germany. If the war between the Chinese Empire and Russia broke out, this would undoubtedly give Germany a chance. Pass King Frederick of Prussia. Wilhelm IV, Prince Wilhelm, and the important ministers of the Kingdom of Prussia discussed that once Russia was involved in the war in the East, the Kingdom of Prussia would take advantage of the unification war. The first target was to control Denmark, the four principalities of northern Germany. If Russia had suffered a heavy blow in the Far East, they would have set their next target on the Russian-backed Austrian Empire. After defeating the Austrian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia was able to become the true leader of the German Empire. Otherwise, if you want to agree with the German Empire, you can't get around the Austrian Empire at all!

As time passed, the situation between the Chinese Empire and the Manchus had become tense. Even after the summer, the water along the Yangtze River began to rise, and it was impossible for the Chinese Empire to cross the river to attack at this time. However, the front-line troops of the Manchu Qing Dynasty were still on high alert, for fear of being attacked by the Chinese Empire. In fact, at this time, the Chinese Empire was still preparing for war. A large amount of war materials and personnel have already arrived along the Yangtze River, and when the flood season is over, they will begin to attack the positions of the Qing army on the other side of the river.

Liu Yuandong, a farmer in Zhaoqing, Guangdong, retired a year ago with the rank of sergeant and received a one-time discharge payment of 200 yuan. After returning to his hometown, he was given thirty acres of land according to the treatment of soldiers. Relying on the allowance saved over the years, the family helped him get a daughter-in-law and build a brick house, which can be regarded as a harmonious and beautiful life.

However, a conscription order sent by the county shattered the family's peace.

After receiving the conscription order, Liu Yuandong did not hesitate at all, and put on his military uniform again, although he no longer had a military rank, he still looked tall and majestic over there. After packing his luggage, Liu Yuandongxian, his parents, daughter-in-law, and his sixteen-year-old brother were all in the hall.

"Daddy, the child is not filial, and he can't be filial in front of you. His Majesty has already issued a mobilization order, and his son is going back to the army! Liu Yuandong knelt in front of his parents, kowtowed three times, and said in a choked voice.

"Son! You can go with confidence, we are at home! Dad's old bones can last for a few more years. We can have today's good life now, thanks to the blessing of Your Majesty! Those Tartars actually colluded with Lao Maozi and wanted to plot against our land, of course we can't let them go. You go to the battlefield to kill the enemy well, this is the glory of our old Liu family! Although Liu Yuandong's father was an honest farmer, he benefited from the patriotic education of the empire in recent years, and he also understood the idea of loyalty and patriotism. What's more, the Chinese people are the most kind and simple. They know how to be grateful, and they know who brought the good days now. Since His Majesty the Emperor had given the order, they had no choice but to obey it.

Liu Yuandong is currently an authentic woman's family, although he is very reluctant to give up his son, he also knows that his son's business is very dangerous. But she also knew that she couldn't stop her son. It is her son's duty to obey the call of the emperor and go to the battlefield to kill the enemy.

"Daughter-in-law, you will have to take care of the family affairs more in the future." Liu Yuandong said to his wife, who was already pregnant. He very much wanted to be able to stay at home and watch his son be born. However, the duty of a soldier made him have to hide this regret in his heart.

"Far East, don't worry, I will take care of the family." Liu Yuandong's wife is also an honest village girl, although she is not beautiful, but she is hardworking and simple.

"Hmm!" Liu Yuandong nodded, and then came to his younger brother.

"Little second son, my brother is gone, and the family will rely on you in the future!" Liu Yuandong patted his younger brother on the shoulder and said.

"Don't worry, brother. When I grow up, I will also sign up for the army and serve the emperor! Liu Yuandong's younger brother Liu Chengwu said with his head held high.

After saying goodbye to his family, Liu Yuandong packed his bags and stepped out of the house. At this time, he appeared, and the whole village came to see him off, and at this moment, his eyes moistened.

"Xiao Dongzi, go to the battlefield and kill the enemy for me, don't lose the face of our old Liu family, the big guys will take care of the affairs of the family!" A pale old man patted Liu Yuandong on the shoulder and said to him.

"Yes, third uncle, I will definitely not embarrass the old Liu family, you just wait for my good news!" Liu Yuandong said confidently. (To be continued......)

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