Martial Arts: Start with 100,000 Xiliang Cavalry

Chapter 278 Aftermath

West Maple Country.

In the capital Peso, a large number of people have taken to the streets, holding up the war bonds previously purchased at the bank, and the crowd is excited.

Compared with other countries, the people of Xifeng Kingdom are the most active in this war and contribute the most.Many people literally broke their fortunes buying bonds.Many of them are eager to get rich overnight, but there are also many people who sincerely want to support the motherland.

In their view, this battle should be won!Xifeng should wash away the humiliation that Xifeng suffered in Dong'an as a powerful country before!

As a result, they never expected that not only did the previous shame not be washed away, but a new shame was added instead.

And this time the humiliation was much greater. The main navy was completely annihilated, and even Generalissimo Akaxido was captured alive by the enemy.This is enough to be called a great shame.

This ignited the emotions of the Xifeng people.

They don't think that the reason for the failure is how strong Dong'an is. After all, Xifeng Kingdom is a coalition of [-] countries, and its strength on paper should be far greater than that of Dong'an and a little-known Wenlai country.

The reason for the disastrous defeat is that the people believe that it was not a crime of war, but that there was a problem with the government's command, and it might even be because there were spies and ghosts inside.

In short, people need to get a statement, otherwise they will never let it go.

Outside the presidential palace, Wuyang Wuyang's crowd surrounded the road, everyone was very excited, and some people were holding various things in their hands, and it seemed that they were not far away from doing it.

In front of the gate of the presidential palace, the heavily armed military and police soldiers were very nervous. Although they had advanced weapons, they faced tens of thousands of people. If there was a conflict, they would have to be torn apart by the angry crowd.

At the same time, in the presidential palace, President Deltz, who had been complacent a few days ago, is now pacing back and forth in the conference room like ants on a hot pot.

The ministers sitting around the long table also looked ashamed, and many of them still couldn't believe that the war was actually lost.

"Damn Dong'an! Damn Su Yuan! Damn Akaxido!!"

Delz cursed and vented his emotions.

"We have such a huge advantage, but we will fail! Akaxido, this idiot, how did he command! He completely failed my trust in him! Incompetent waste!"

The ministers were silent, and they had the same thoughts as Dale Zi.They all believed that the reason for the failure must be Akaxido's improper command.

It's just that scolding more now is useless in the current situation.

Not to mention, if you scold him, you will have to find a way to get it back from Dong'an.

Otherwise, the most important military officer in one country, the Generalissimo, would die in another country... Xifeng's face can be said to be completely humiliated, let alone dealing with Dong'an in the future, it is estimated that even those little brothers from Xiguo will not be able to restrain them.

"Come out! Come out! Come out!"

The shouts of the people outside came into the room, making everyone even more anxious.

A minister immediately got up and went to the window and closed the windows, but this only made the sound quieter.

Dalts said with a gloomy face: "These low-level people have also started to make trouble? Do you think the current situation is not bad enough?"

"Your Excellency, the people are very emotional now." A minister whispered, "The security police are confronting them. If there is a conflict, the consequences may be unimaginable."

"This group of untouchables! At this time, they will add chaos to the country!"

"Your Excellency President, let me persuade you!" A minister acted bravely.

Delz glanced at him, nodded and said, "Okay, you can go."

After the man left, he continued: "Okay, the matter has come to an end, we must find a way to clean up the mess caused by that waste of Akaxido. The most urgent thing is to get our ship and our sailors back as soon as possible!"

Warships and sailors, this is Xi Feng's trump card to be the boss among all the Western Kingdoms.

Although they all talk about various doctrines, in fact, whoever has the biggest fist can decide everything.

The ones sent to participate in the coalition this time are all the best warships and the most experienced sailors in Xifeng's navy. They are all Xifeng's most precious assets.The consequences of losing them are unbearable.

Delz knew very well that if the captured warships and sailors could not be returned, the status of Xifeng Kingdom would drop rapidly... At that time, it would most likely be replaced by the Saxon Kingdom!

"Despicable Saxon country!" Dalts gritted his teeth, "They didn't participate in the war this time, and they didn't lose a ship or a single person. They must be thinking about how to take advantage of it at this time."

"Your Excellency, if you want to get back the warships and soldiers, you can only find a way to get them back from the Dong'an people through negotiations." A minister said.

This is obvious.

The defeat of the war means the lack of strong means.

Between countries, without strong means, the only thing left to do is to negotiate or even pray.

Delz felt a little hard to accept it. Asking him to bow his head to pray for a majestic Western overlord was more difficult than killing him.

But if it really meant his life, he would be able to kneel down right away and say all the good things.

Delz said: "That's really the only way to go. Trier."

A minister with thinning hair stood up: "Your Excellency."

"Go to Dong'an Jinghai in person and talk to me in person! No matter what method you use, you must get the captured warships and soldiers back!"

"Yes, Your Excellency, I will do my best!"

The minister named Trier said in a deep voice.He is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Xifeng Kingdom, and Delz sent him there in person, which shows his determination.

However, no matter how eloquent the foreign minister is, without the assistance of military strength, the effect will be greatly reduced.

It can be said that a diplomat without the backing of a powerful army can completely ignore you and treat what you say as nothing, no matter how much work is said, and someone with strong military strength.

Trier himself knew that it was useless to rely on words alone. He had to be prepared to bleed heavily when he went to negotiate this time.It's just that how much can be paid out has to be determined by the president and the parliament.

He exchanged glances with Delz, and Delz signaled him to sit down first, and he would discuss it with him later.

Delz then brought up the bond issue.

He didn't say anything, just looked around at the ministers in the room: "About the bond matter, I hope you don't pretend to be confused. I made a lot of money, but you all have a lot to eat. Now things At this point, each of you has to take responsibility."

Delz could be president without being too stupid.He knew that this defeat would cause tens of thousands of people to go bankrupt, to the point where they would not be able to eat.

So many people, whether they take to the streets to cause trouble or are used by the opposition party, will seriously affect the power and status of the president.If it is not handled properly, it may even cause him to fall into a place of eternal doom.

It should be noted that the opposition parties have already attacked him in various ways for this defeat. If he cannot appease the people as soon as possible, then his presidency may not be preserved.

The ministers all showed embarrassment when they heard the words. They are naturally happy when they make money, but they are not happy if they want to spit it out.

But then again, they're in the same boat as Delz now.If Delz falls, the new president will definitely support his own cronies, and their position will be in jeopardy by then.

A minister suggested: "Your Excellency, I suggest a delay."

"procrastination?"

"Yes. If the people make such a fuss, we can easily repurchase these bonds, which will only arouse more anger. However, if we delay for a while, tell the people that the government is also very difficult because of the war, and first lower the people's psychology. It is expected that when they are on the verge of despair, they will reluctantly agree to buy back, so that they will have a pleasant surprise, and maybe they will be grateful to the government.”

Delz nodded after hearing the words: "You are right, let's do it like this. With this method, maybe only half the price will be needed to buy it back at that time, and the people will be satisfied."

"Yes, Your Excellency. Let them think that they won't get any money back, and then tell them that with the government's efforts, they can get half of it back. Most people will silently accept such a result. As for a small number of thorns, it is completely Let the security police dispose of them secretly."

Dalts gave a satisfied "hmm" and continued to make arrangements: "Next, I will contact the Allies. Although this war has been lost, the Alliance must not be disbanded easily."

At this moment, there was a loud noise outside.

A guard rushed into the meeting room and said anxiously: "It's not good! Clashes broke out between the people and the security police! The two sides have already fought!"

"what!"

"Go and call the National Guard!"

Outside the presidential palace, the situation was out of control.

The public attacked the security police with stones and sticks. The latter fought back unwillingly, but the difference in numbers was too large and they were quickly beaten back.

But the minister who came out to persuade, not only failed to persuade, but angered the people. Many people rushed up, grabbed him, pressed him to the ground and beat him hard.

"Ah!! How dare you!! I'm—"

No amount of official position could match the anger of the people, and this minister was beaten to death in the crowd.

Not long after, the National Guard with live ammunition arrived, and they used their guns to push the crowd back. Some people were too excited and rushed to grab their guns, but were killed immediately.

For a while, there was bloodshed in front of the presidential palace.

This matter soon spread to the major western countries, causing great shock to the people of all countries.

From top to bottom, everyone strongly condemned the Xifeng government, especially the Saxon country.

The Saxon government has long been eyeing the status of Xifeng Kingdom, and now that the opportunity comes, they must first defeat Xifeng Kingdom in public opinion.It's just that the government continues to instigate such works, but folk literary and art creators do not sing their own country as they wish.Instead, they praised Dong'an.

The worship of the strong is engraved in everyone's bones, coupled with the exquisite artifacts in the East, it has made many people feel like converts.They believe that the Eastern Empire is the real power, and what's more, they even think that the people in the East are more advanced and have more intelligent minds...

At this time of chaos, a group of people scattered overseas in Western countries are restless and terrified.They are none other than He Zhongping, officials and wealthy businessmen who escaped from the Great Zhou court.

(End of this chapter)