sjar Chapter 275 Official declaration of war
Chapter 275 Official declaration of war
After the conflict at Yujiang Fortress occurred, on the same day, someone in the capital city had actually received news of the Chen State's sneak attack.
"Tens of thousands of soldiers from the State of Chen launched a surprise attack on the border of our Great Yan State, resulting in hundreds of casualties! Fortunately, the Ninth Prince Chen Xiu responded in time and led the army to counterattack, thus repelling the surprise attack from the State of Chen!"
In the capital, someone spread this news everywhere.
For a time, civilians also joined in the discussion of the war.
"Didn't Yan and Chen just sign a peace treaty? Why would there be a war?"
"How despicable! Those thieves couldn't defeat us head-on, so they chose to attack us by surprise!"
"The State of Chen has gone too far, occupying the three states east of the lake in our Great Yan State, and now it has torn up the peace treaty and launched a sneak attack!"
"How hateful! How could the imperial court still be so weak and allow itself to be bullied by the State of Chen?!"
"Alas, the peace agreement is all fake. Only after a fight will the Chen people know how to be afraid."
The people were talking a lot.
"I heard that it was the Ninth Prince who led the army to resist the Chen army this time. I heard that he had won many battles in Daizhou before. Fortunately, the Ninth Prince is here this time, otherwise the Chen people would have succeeded!"
"Yes, the Ninth Prince does have some abilities."
"It seems that this time, the imperial court must send troops south to teach those southern villains a lesson!"
In the court, the empress and her ministers all received battle reports from the front line.
They didn't know when this incident happened. They only received news from the front line in Jiangzuo that the situation was serious and that the Chen army had launched a fierce sneak attack. Fortunately, the Ninth Prince fought bravely and blocked the enemy's offensive.
For a time, the crowd was excited.
The left prime minister Wei Hong stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the State of Chen is shameless. It tore up the treaty and attacked the border troops of our Great Yan State. Now the people of Yan State are eager to send troops to the State of Chen to recover the lost territory. This is the will of heaven and destiny!"
As soon as this was said, the other officials also echoed it.
At this moment, the group of pro-peace officials did not dare to utter the slightest voice of opposition.
Right Prime Minister Lu Jun lowered his head with a serious expression. He could never have imagined that the State of Chen would dare to launch a sneak attack on the State of Yan.
It was clear that he had just secretly informed the State of Chen and leaked the plan of the State of Yan a few days ago.
But I didn't expect that the situation would develop in this direction.
Perhaps there are other hidden secrets, but no matter what, the formal war between the two countries is inevitable.
"The State of Chen is determined to start a war! Our Great Yan Dynasty will never give in! I declare that I will formally declare war on the State of Chen at this moment!"
In the court, Chen Qingyun said angrily.
But in fact, she had a trace of doubt in her heart.
Why did the State of Chen launch a surprise attack on the State of Yan for no reason?
Do you want to strike first?
"The city that Chen's army attacked was the Yujiang Fortress? This city seems to have been built not long ago in Jiangzuo..."
Chen Qingyun suddenly remembered something.
Could it be that Jiang Zuo was the one who created this incident?
The empress had reason to guess that it was Jiang Zuo's doing, but no matter what, the reason for declaring war had already been established.
What other countries think is not important at all. What is important is to stabilize the people's hearts within Yan.
Today, public opinion in Yan State is already boiling with excitement. Even the common people at the bottom hope that the court will send troops to attack Chen State and retake the three prefectures in the east of the lake.
No matter what, Chen Qingyun will officially declare war on the enemy country.
"Pass on my order. Have Jiang Zuo and the Ninth Prince immediately launch an attack on the State of Chen. The rear forces must quickly transport food and fodder to the front lines. If anyone is negligent, they will be punished one by one!"
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Jiangzhou military camp.
General Jiang Zuo, who was in charge of the Southern Expedition, was currently standing at the shooting range, practicing his ancestral marksmanship.
The news of "Chen's army's sneak attack on Yujiang Fortress" should have reached the ears of the empress. Perhaps a real war is about to happen.
Just as Chen Xiu guessed, the timing of this so-called sneak attack was planned by Jiang Zuo.
Those dead Chen soldiers were just death row prisoners who committed murders in the Jiangzhou area.
Jiang Zuo had already ordered people to spread the news of Chen State's sneak attack throughout the entire Yan State.
In addition, the soldiers witnessed it with their own eyes, and everything seemed to have really happened.
Perhaps only the State of Chen did not know that it was they who launched a surprise attack on the border of the State of Yan.
Now the entire Chen court is busy suppressing rebellions and uprisings, so it has no troops to launch a surprise attack on Yan.
Jiang Zuo's move was undoubtedly extremely vicious.
His purpose was not to make other countries believe this reason for going to war, but to use this opportunity to prevent the peace faction in the court from having any reason to refute.
If at this time, there are still people who say that they should not go to war with the State of Chen, that would be absolute treason.
No matter what means are used, war between the two countries is inevitable.
This time, by destroying the State of Chen, Jiangzuo will have completed the mission assigned by the empress.
Maybe this is the last time.
"Sir, a girl came to see you."
At this time, a soldier came to deliver a message.
Jiang Zuo had already guessed who it was, so he said, "Let her come over."
A moment later, Qin Yu came in front of Jiang Zuo.
Looking at Qin Yu, who was dressed simply, Jiang Zuo asked, "What's the matter?"
Qin Yu was bare-faced, but still beautiful. She seemed to be in a good mood today. She asked, "Are you planning to go south and attack the State of Chen?"
"Yes, what's wrong?"
Jiang Zuo slowly put down the flintlock in his hand.
"I will join your army and return to Chen with you."
Qin Yu said with a firm look.
"Ah? But you are from the Qin family of Chen State. Do you want to join our Yan Army?"
Jiang Zuo couldn't understand.
Qin Yu said: "I wish the State of Chen would perish now."
The old emperor of Chen State almost wiped out the Qin family, and Qin Yu could never forget the hatred.
Jiang Zuo said: "But most of our Yan army are men, what can you, a woman, do if you join?"
Qin Yu said: "Don't underestimate me, you may not be able to beat me, not to mention that I know everything about Chen State very well and can be your guide."
"Guide?"
Jiang Zuo raised his head again and looked at Qin Yu who had a serious expression on his face.
This little girl doesn't seem to be joking.
After thinking for a while, Jiang Zuo nodded and said, "Okay, but I promised your brother that I won't let you take any risks, so you have to ensure your own safety."
"no problem."
Qin Yu was delighted when he heard Jiang Zuo's words.
Jiang Zuo ignored her and prepared to get some ammunition to continue practicing shooting.
"what is this?"
Qin Yu said as he picked up the flintlock rifle in front of Jiang Zuo, looked at it, found it interesting, raised it up, and pointed it at Jiang Zuo.
"Don't you point that gun at me!"
Jiang Zuo panicked a little and quickly hid behind a box.
"What kind of weapon is this?"
"This is called a musket, put it down first."
Jiang Zuo said.
Although this flintlock rifle was not loaded with ammunition, it still made people feel scared.
"A musket? I want to try what this thing is."
"No, if the gun goes off accidentally, it could take someone's life..."