nine thousand years old

Chapter 305 Time is running out (second update)

The night was dark, and the depressiveness in the air became more and more obvious. Sen Han's guards were guarding around the Chengqian Hall, with unconcealable sternness on their faces. Su Hanyun strode past and went straight into the Chengqian Hall. All the guards were full of respect. .

And not long after, Qin Zhong, Lu Ziyou and other six ministers also came here one after another, and Zhang Tinghai from the academy, when they learned that Su Hanyun was in a hurry, they all guessed that things might not be too good, and they dared not delay at all. The biggest, but not one step behind everyone.

Several people entered the main hall together, the fire in the hall was flickering, Su Hanyun was waiting for everyone with a serious face, the oppressive atmosphere emanating from his body made people a little breathless.

"The governor called us here in the middle of the night, is there something important?"

Accompanied by several people, Zhang Tinghai came down to the seat next to Su Hanyun, arched his hands slightly, and asked with an unconcealable low tone in his tone, while Qin Zhong and the others also had dignified and nervous faces.

"Look at this!"

Su Hanyun handed the dossier sent by Zheng Yunming to Zhang Tinghai. The latter frowned, and hurriedly opened it. His gaze swept over the black and white words, his face became particularly ugly, and the hand holding the dossier trembled slightly. , The dossier was then passed to the hands of the rest of the people, the hall was dead silent, and the expressions of the crowd became serious.

"Wonu Islands, the South China Sea Islands, have already prepared their ships, and the South China Sea Islands have already started to take action, occupying some coastal cargo transfer islands, and killing all the soldiers we sent to garrison. It seems that this incident The matter has been determined, and the actions of the Xiongnu and the Liaodong countries may not be far away!"

Su Hanyun glanced over several people, and said in a low voice that could not be concealed,

"Now Da Zhou is besieged on all sides, almost the whole world is attacking Zhou. Our family deployed in Guanlong in the early years. Although Huang Yunzhong's ability to lead troops is not enough to expand the territory, he is more than enough to defend. Our family in Guanlong is not worried, it is nothing more than It's just sticking around."

"What our family is worried about is the east, the south coast, and Liaodong. Our family has never intervened in these three areas. I don't know what the situation is. I want to hear your opinions!"

"Return to the Governor!"

The Minister of the Ministry of War has the most say on this matter. He stood up, with an unconcealable solemnity on his face, and said,

"In the land of Liaodong, because of the large-scale immigration policy of the imperial court in recent years, in order to ensure the stability of the border, the garrison there has been expanded on a large scale, and many new weapons developed by the academy have been provided. Now Zhao Changlong is also provided with a lot of funds. , and new weapons, including artillery and muskets, etc., it should not be a big problem to defend Liaodong!"

"Now, what I'm most worried about is the eastern and southern coasts. The Japanese slaves and the countries in the South China Sea have always developed rapidly on the sea, and their ships and sea soldiers are not weak in combat effectiveness. This aspect is our Great Zhou's weakness. , Now the Cruiser will take at least half a year to complete, and this half year, I'm afraid it will be very difficult!"

"And once the Japanese slaves and the troops of the South China Sea countries are allowed to land on the coastline, we will fight on all sides at the same time. Dazhou's current military strength is a bit difficult, and the eastern and southern coasts will suffer. Our vigorous development over the years will also be severely damaged. !"

"call……"

Su Hanyun turned his head to look at the Minister of Household Affairs, Ministry of Industry, and Zhang Tinghai, with unconcealable seriousness in his eyes, and asked,

"Can you speed up the construction of the Cruiser? At any cost!"

"Master!"

Zhang Tinghai stood up first, with an unconcealable solemnity on his wrinkled face, and said in a low voice,

"The cruiser is not an ordinary ship. Lu Li has brought nearly [-]% of the academy's disciples, and is busy day and night. However, the cruiser still has many problems. In addition, it is the first time to build it. It has been almost half a year. The possible deadline is over, if it is advanced, there is nothing I can do!"

"yes……"

The Hubu Shangshu also stood up and said bitterly,

"Not only them, but the Ministry of Households is about to run out of funds. Now it has to be allocated to the Guanlong garrison, as well as the coastal defenses on the eastern and southern coasts. This..."

"call……"

Su Hanyun didn't get angry, but sighed with embarrassment. He understood Qin Zhong and others' character and character. From these years of contact, it can be seen that they are all really dedicated to Da Zhou. Dedicating oneself, if it is not really to the point where there is no other way, I would not say so.

He understands that the Great Zhou is indeed at its peak, and it is more than enough to deal with any of the southeast, north, and west. It can even be said that it is not a problem to destroy their home country, but it is very difficult to deal with the four directions at the same time.

In particular, the Great Zhou was vast from north to south, from east to west, and it was impossible to support each other. They had to deploy soldiers and horses on all sides, which was even more difficult!

"Think about it again!"

"In addition, in the imperial palace, the enshrined silver is cut in half, and the expenses of the East Factory are also cut by [-]%. All the money is used to support the academy's construction of the Cruiser. Regarding the purchase of some materials, I will issue an IOU in the name of the imperial court. Guarantee the construction of the cruiser!"

"When the war really breaks out, try to ensure that the flames of war do not spread to the inside of the Great Zhou, keep them outside, and don't shake the foundation of the country and hurt the people in the country!"

After pondering for a long time, Su Hanyun said in a low voice, this is the only way he can think of at the moment. As for the reduction of the East Factory's expenses by [-]%, this is already his limit. This cruiser was built.

Da Zhou, I'm in some trouble right now!

"Don't worry, Governor, the veterans will also call on the officials of the court to cut expenses and donate as much money as possible to prepare for the war. Our officials and people of the Great Zhou are united, and we will definitely overcome this difficulty!"

Several Shangshu also cupped their hands one after another, and said with an unconcealable solemnity on their faces.

"The academy will spare no effort!"

Zhang Tinghai also sighed slightly, and said with a serious expression on his face.

Now is a difficult time for the family and the country. Although the war has not yet started, everyone knows that once it starts, it will be a real test for the Great Zhou. There is no room for any mistakes, let alone any selfishness!
"Everyone has worked hard!"

Su Hanyun slightly bowed his hands to the few people with a solemn face, and said,
"When this war is quelled, we, Da Zhou, will seek justice and blood debts from them one by one!"

"That's right, if you dare to provoke my Great Zhou Majesty like this, I will make them pay the price in the future!"

Several ministers gritted their teeth one after another, and it was difficult to conceal the fierceness and ferocity on their faces.

Not long after, the Chengqian Hall discussion ended, and everyone left the palace to go out to get ready. Su Hanyun also returned to the Dongchang Mansion. Zheng Yunming was waiting in the mansion. He knew that it was a special moment. No matter whether Su Hanyun made arrangements or not, he We are all waiting!

"Zheng Yunming, go and call Pan Renyi, Qin Yuting, and Xu Tianbai over!"

"Our family has something to order!"

After pondering for a moment, Su Hanyun said in a low voice.

"Yes!"

Zheng Yunming cupped his hands slightly, and left with a serious look on his face.

(End of this chapter)