afterglow

Chapter 341 My people are no worse than our ancestors!Do you really think you are the uncle?
When the 38st Marine Brigade and the [-]th Division cooperated to eliminate the remaining enemies deep in Kota Bharu, in the main hall of the Council of Ministers, all cabinet ministers, military generals and all parliamentarians were present, and it was rare for the emperor to visit this place.

In fact, neither Zhu Shiyan nor Zhu Lingjing liked this place - the days when the Constitution was above all else and I was the law of the country were long gone. As the highest legislative body of the Ming Dynasty, the status of the Consultative Council was naturally unusual.

Dressed in finery, she walked slowly into the hall with her unique calm steps. In the huge lobby, all the officials and congressmen present stood up to show their respect.

Before leaving, the battle report sent back from the front line stated that everything went well. The initial battle of landing in Kota Bharu was overwhelming, and the resistance of the British and Indian troops was extremely fragile.

That's why she now speaks here with more peace of mind and calmness.

After her bland speech, she felt that the speech she had prepared in advance seemed to have little nutrition and taste, so she simply decided not to follow the script.

In the vast lobby, hundreds of eyes were focused on her, and there were cameras around recording the entire process.

After a brief hesitation, Zhu Lingjing maintained her original posture - with her left hand in front of her and her right hand holding the folding fan behind her back, but she slightly raised her voice and said:

"The war has begun, and it will not end easily. After some time, there will definitely be many Chinese and foreign opinions doubting this war. Here, I want to make something clear."

"The British politicians must be held accountable for their stubbornness and arrogance. My army has already marched to Southeast Asia, and the local resistance has been defeated."

"In the past, the dominance of the Western European countries in the world ended here. When this war will end depends on when the British surrender."

As soon as she stopped speaking, warm applause filled the entire hall like rolling thunder.

After the applause subsided, she looked straight ahead with her usual expression and continued:
"Soldiers are inherently ominous weapons, and must be used as a last resort. The British people's vague sense of luck will eventually be shattered and turned into a laughing stock in the world."

"There is no doubt that my people are willing to fight for the rights of future generations. The accumulated public opinion in the north and south of the Yangtze River is unshakable. Up to the sky and down to the abyss, the stubborn enemy will surely perish."

"In the past, the ancestors of the Han people paid a heavy price countless times in order to seek a peaceful life, but we succeeded."

"Even though I cannot compare with previous generations of British masters, I do not believe that the Chinese people today are inferior to their ancestors in the past."

People suddenly felt as if there was a surge of air in their chests, which immediately extended to their limbs, and their breathing sped up involuntarily.

"In the long course of history, the race that hinders our pursuit of happiness has always had only two endings - either it will perish and only the words recorded in the history books will be left, or it will become naturalized into its own race!"

With an expressionless face, Zhu Lingjing raised her right hand and waved the folding fan. With sharp and firm eyes, she raised her voice and said coldly: "It was like this in the past, and it will be the same now and in the future!"

Except for a few ruthless old guys, most of the officials and congressmen in the lobby of the Consultative Yuan could not contain their surging emotions.

"Long live!"

I don't know which young congressman who was excited took the lead. A document was thrown into the air, and then divided into more than a dozen pieces of paper and scattered.

Immediately afterwards, amid the sounds of swish and cheers, countless documents were thrown out by people, like a goddess scattering flowers.

At noon on this day, the Ming court also began to officially release the war announcement to the public.

The so-called "listed article" refers to the official announcement.

"... He only practices hegemony, bullies the weak, and exploits the people's strength. His evil deeds are obvious. The court has tried its best to persuade and negotiate, but to no avail so far. How can it be justified to tolerate it for a long time? It is tolerable, but it is intolerable."

"...to expel the cruel rule of the Westerners, strive to relieve the suffering of all the peoples of Southeast Asia, relieve the local people, restore the power of our country, protect the independence of the local countries, and avoid the coercion of war."

"...coordinate the garrison officers and generals stationed along the coast and the governor-general to organize defenses and increase vigilance. If enemy aircraft invade, they will attack them head-on and annihilate them all. Those who shrink back and fight will be severely punished."

"... I hope that the officials, soldiers and civilians across the country will fulfill their duties, be loyal to their duties, and work together to fight this battle. Cut this cloth carefully. Send a telegram to the north and south, and Ambassador Xian will know."

In the small house to the west of the Forbidden City, Xia Xiaoshi, who was full of worry, leaned on her cheek and said to herself: "In other words, Zhou Kexing and the others should have already engaged the enemy, alas..."

Lin Xi came from the side, picked up the hot water kettle and brewed a cup of hot tea for her, and said with a smile: "Madam, don't worry, the British and Dutch in Nanyang are all native chickens and dogs, no threat at all." There’s nothing to say.”

She said with some pride: "When I was training, the instructor said that one battalion of our National Defense Forces can resist three thousand enemy soldiers. They are really vulnerable."

Xia Xiaoshi gave a helpless smile and said leisurely: "Of course I know Master Wang is extremely powerful, but Xiaoxi you don't understand Zhou Kexing. He... often gets carried away and then does his own thing."

His wife's concerns are reasonable, but the fact is that Zhou Changfeng is now much more cautious and calm than before.

In addition to the promotion of his position, another main reason may be attributed to Xia Xiaoshi's pregnancy.

At this moment, Zhou Changfeng took a landing craft and arrived at the coast of Kota Baruna, which was full of large and small craters and debris.

"...Two tanks were injured and one tank was destroyed. It is estimated that they can all be repaired. The armor-piercing bullets of the British-made small combat artillery have no explosives, and the effect after penetration is better than nothing." Li Bin's voice came from the field phone.

"Okay, stop chasing. The distance between the front and rear of the troops is too large. If we chase too far, we will suffer losses. Clear the airport and stand by where we are." Zhou Changfeng ordered.

The defeated British and Indian soldiers scattered in all directions, and many of them dropped their guns and surrendered when they saw that they had no way to escape.

Although the control tower of Kota Bharu Airport was directly hit by a 100kg aerial bomb and is now in a mess, it was not destroyed.

Soldiers from the third team and one platoon of the [-]st Marine Brigade Reconnaissance Battalion rushed here quickly, trying to collect useful remaining enemy documents.

But as soon as they kicked open the door on the first floor of the tower, they unexpectedly encountered the remaining enemies here.

"Bang! Bang!"

"what!"

"Damn it, you idiot didn't escape?! You still hid in there and fired a cold shot!"

"Medical soldiers, come here quickly!"

"Mom, where are the grenades? Give them a few grenades!"

The wounded soldier who was caught off guard by the bullet was whimpering in pain. Two soldiers nearby dragged him to the corner and pressed hard on the bleeding wound.

Others quickly found cover and then struggled to throw grenades toward the second floor.

"Boom! Boom!"

Explosions and screams came together, and glass shards and sawdust flew out from the second-floor window.

"Move quickly, get on!" "Ta-ta-ta-ta--"

"Tat-tat--"

The two soldiers who first rushed into the room were armed with submachine guns and automatic guns. They opened fire as soon as they saw the figure. The British soldier who was hit rolled down the stairs with a puff.

The Ming-made 9.6×20mm pistol bullet is one of the most powerful pistol bullets. The muzzle kinetic energy of more than 700 joules is far beyond ordinary. The resulting excellent lethality and stopping ability make the close combat firepower of the Ming army infantry unit extremely fierce.

The British soldiers who were stunned and scarred by those grenades had not yet recovered, but were beaten into a sieve in a daze, and then died of rapid blood loss.

A British major was about to draw his gun, but in the blink of an eye he was hit hard on the head by the butt of a gun, and his face immediately started to bleed.

After the incident was cleared up, in addition to killing six enemies, the soldiers of the reconnaissance battalion also captured four officers from the Royal Air Force's ground liaison team in the Far East, including Major Daniel.

They planted the military flag on the top of the tower, marking the end of the Kota Bharu landing battle.

At first, Major Daniel, who was arrogant, clamored to be treated as a complete prisoner, requiring good medical treatment, red wine for lunch, afternoon tea, and a single room.

"Damn it, you are so arrogant, do you really think you are an uncle?"

"Why are you so arrogant? This guy got used to you."

A captain of the 38th Division chemical defense force who could speak English said calmly: "You seem to be completely unaware of your identity. You are just an accomplice of the British persecution of colonial people. Do you understand? Criminal Major Daniel, you can only be treated as a prisoner now." ."

"No!" Major Daniel shouted angrily, "We only arrived in Malaya two months ago. I don't admit your slander!"

"Even if you join a criminal gang for a day, you are still considered an accomplice. You will only be given a lighter sentence, but you are still a prisoner." The captain replied disdainfully.

Subsequently, over the next day or so, large army units also came ashore one after another.

Groups of soldiers, tanks, cannons, mules and horses all disembarked from the ship one after another and set foot on the soft sandy beach of a foreign country.

As the sun set in the west, Zhou Changfeng arrived at the Bank of Kota Bharu.

This majestic and solid building made of granite had been emptied out, and fragments of banknotes were still scattered on the ground.

Before the hasty evacuation, the British and Indian troops hurriedly transferred all the banknotes and precious metals stored here.After they left, the scattered banknotes were also snatched away by the citizens, leaving only some broken corners.

In the following period, this building will serve as the temporary headquarters of the Ming Army on the Eastern Front.

The commander of the Ming Army on the Eastern Front was Deng Siquan, the commander of the Army's No. 30 Eighth Infantry Division, and the deputy commander was Zhou Changfeng.

Although this was true in name, Deng Siquan was a shrewd and gentle middle-aged man. He recognized Zhou's military qualities and knew how easily the emperor could turn a deaf ear to the military's function of waiting for an imperial edict.

That being the case, why bother asking for trouble?
Therefore, the two of them cooperated very harmoniously. Every time Deng Siquan made a decision, he would first consult Zhou Changfeng for his opinion before issuing an order, so that the latter was a little speechless.

Brother!You don't have to do this!I'm not the kind of scoundrel who likes to snitch!

They arranged a city entry ceremony. Although it was relatively hasty and simple, this was a war period after all, and there was not much free time to spend on this aspect.

There have always been many overseas Chinese in Nanyang, and Kota Bharu is no exception. The arrival of the Ming Dynasty army made many people extremely excited.

For ordinary people overseas, what could be more reassuring than the presence of the country’s military?
Those arrogant British and the arrogant Indians are finally gone!

The first tank rumbled through the streets, followed by trucks dragging artillery pieces, and then groups of soldiers carrying guns...

Information media are very scarce these days. It is the first time for ordinary people to see a physical tank at such a close distance. You can imagine how shocked they are.

"Long live--"

"The barrel of this armored chariot is thicker than that of the Yingyi..."

"The day that our ancestors had longed for for Master Wang to go south has finally... finally arrived."

The overseas Chinese on the roadside cheered and felt very proud.

There are, after all, the majority of snobbish people. When the Ming Dynasty was in chaos and its national prestige declined decades ago, the colonists naturally treated them with contempt and disdain.

As time went by, attitudes improved.The funniest thing is that not long ago, officials from the Kota Bharu City Hall even started to offer good advice.

"That's right. It shows that we are very much in line with public opinion." Yao Liangchuan nodded with satisfaction and said thoughtfully: "We need to promote it more and send the negatives of the photos back to China as soon as possible."

Zhou Changfeng stood watching from the window on the third floor of the bank. This scene made him inexplicably think of clips from movies and TV series, and the corners of his mouth turned up involuntarily.

So he asked the communications unit that had just set up the antenna and was ready to send a telegram back to the Metropolitan Governor's Office, which said:

"...The heavenly army is in good order. Wherever Master Wang goes, the people welcome him wholeheartedly and are full of vitality..."

After settling in Kota Bharu Airport, the engineers of the [-]th Engineering Brigade began to work hard to repair the airport runway, hoping to restore it to operation as quickly as possible to accommodate the takeoff and landing of our own aircraft.

After preliminary interrogation and in-depth cross-examination, almost all the information known to Major Daniel and his men was dug out, and they refused to answer the remaining information.

Given that the agents of the Metropolitan Government Intelligence Office had already bribed the adjutant of the 232nd Squadron of the Royal Air Force and obtained a large amount of confidential information, the prisoners of these ground liaison groups did not seem to be of much value.

Therefore, the Ming army was too lazy to waste time and drove them to the airport the next day to join the army of prisoners who were repairing the airport runway.

"How could you allow an officer of the Royal Air Force of the British Empire to do such a thing?! This is an insult!"

Major Daniel and several other captains and lieutenants were very angry - it was enough not to give officers the treatment they deserve, but to let them, the noble ones, work with the Indus to do such dirty work?
It’s really unacceptable!These Chinese are so hateful!
The female translator in charge of the handover turned a deaf ear to their questions and didn't even bother to talk to these pretentious guys.

She rolled her eyes and said to the soldiers next to her: "They claim to be noble and noble. They say that we are humiliating them. Don't pay attention. They are doing whatever they need to do."

As a result, Major Daniel, who was making the most fuss, was kicked and fell to the ground by surprise.

The tall pacesetter holding a cigarette in his mouth took a wooden stick from the private soldier next to him, pointed at the noses of the other people and cursed: "This is here to atone for sins and pay off debts. Do you really think you are still the master?"

In this way, the efficiency of filling the Kota Bharu runway crater has increased slightly.

(End of this chapter)