Dynasty Conquest

Chapter 520 The Pressure of the Far Eastern Army
Dandong Province, Ice City.

Compared with the mild winter in the hinterland of the dynasty, December in the Far East is already covered with ice and snow, with biting cold winds.

Just when Lin Chuan held a grand wedding in Wangjing, the capital of the dynasty, which was full of joy, Dandong Province, thousands of miles away, was in a state of tension, and the air was filled with tension.

Dandong Province belongs to the eastern border province of the Far Eastern Dynasty. Outside the border is the Hanhai Empire, which has a century-old blood feud. As the capital of Dandong Province, Ice City is also the headquarters of the Far Eastern Army of the Dynasty.

The Ice City has been covered with thick snow, and even the green pines planted on both sides of the road have been bent down by the snow, looking overwhelmed.

As time entered December, the residents living here deeply felt that the atmosphere in Ice City suddenly became tense, and the number of Far Eastern Army soldiers patrolling the streets increased by more than several times, and the night began The curfew, although it didn't say who the enemy was, the residents had already started to feel uneasy.

"This is provocation! We must not tolerate it!"

In the empty command headquarters of the Far Eastern Army, the burning carbon fire in the fireplace still couldn't dispel the chill here. Marshal Liu Wenwu of the Far Eastern Army threw the document heavily on the ground, roaring so loudly that the sound could knock down the roof.

Hearing Liu Wenwu's roar, the busy staff and officers in the command headquarters were all as quiet as shabby, and they saw helplessness and aggrieved eyes in each other's eyes.

The Hanhai Empire has eroded and plundered the borders of the Far Eastern Dynasty to the point of being aboveboard. Their army is pressing down on the border, pressing step by step, constantly squeezing the defense line of the Far Eastern Army. The whole army is shrouded in aggrieved, but they can't do anything .

"Let's all go out." The chief of staff waved to the staff officers in the headquarters, and they immediately retreated out with interest, not forgetting to close the door, and the room became much warmer immediately.

The chief of staff bent down and gently picked up the documents that had been dropped on the ground, and put them back on Marshal Liu Wenwu's desk.

"The Hanhai people are too arrogant. Not only did they occupy two villages on our border last time, but now they want to talk about winter exercises and ask our troops stationed on the front line to retreat fifty miles. This is a provocation and a conspiracy. We must not Give in!"

Seeing the arrival of the chief of staff, Liu Wenwu seemed to have found a vent, venting all his dissatisfaction.

Chief of Staff Wang Dong didn't say a word, and let Liu Wenwu vent his grievance and dissatisfaction to his heart's content.

After Liu Wenwu finished writing, he slowly opened his mouth: "Liu Shuai, we need to think long-term about this matter, and we must not be impulsive. If we really angered the people of Hanhai, our Far East Army can't bear their revenge. You must know that Wang Jing will not support us in one soldier.”

After hearing Wang Dong's words, Liu Wenwu, who was originally very angry, was drained of all his strength like a discouraged ball. He lay back on the chair again, extremely depressed, and his heart was full of unwillingness.

Wang Dong is calmer than Liu Wenwu. Now that the Far Eastern Dynasty is in disarray, what Emperor Long Han took over is a complete mess. Although the monarchs and ministers have worked together and the situation has improved, it is only an improvement, and there is no way to support a war. carried out.

Wang Jing has clearly informed the border guards to ask them not to have frictions and conflicts with neighboring countries, so as to avoid the outbreak of war. This is also the main reason why the Far East Army retreated steadily in the face of the provocations of the Hanhai Empire.

Both Liu Wenwu and Wang Dong understand that once the friction between the Far Eastern Army and the Hanhai Empire escalates into a war, then the Far Eastern Army alone will not be able to resist the Hanhai Empire's offensive, but Wang Jing cannot provide the support of soldiers, horses, food and grass, and failure is certain , the fall of the Far East is also possible.

At that time, they who lost their country will become the eternal sinners of the dynasty. For their own prosperity and wealth, and for themselves not to become eternal sinners, so in the friction with the Hanhai Empire, they always maintain a retreat attitude, even if they lose some. They also endured the border villages. After all, compared with the entire Far East, it is not a big deal for some villages to be occupied by the Hanhai Empire.

Although the Far Eastern Army retreated steadily, the Hanhai Empire was like eating snakes, extremely greedy. They seemed to be dissatisfied with some small villages in the border areas, and their appetites were getting bigger and bigger. They even proposed that Dandong Province was once the Hanhai Empire. Territory, requiring the Far Eastern Army to withdraw from Dandong Province.

Facing the strong words of the Hanhai Empire, the Far East Army was under great pressure, and Marshal Liu Wenwu was under even greater pressure, so he could only continue to delay the mediation, try to start negotiations, and delay time.

As long as there is a delay of three to five years, until the Far Eastern Dynasty regains its vitality, then their Far Eastern Army will be able to stand upright and no longer endure the provocations of the Hanhai Empire.

A weak country has no diplomacy, and now is the weak period of the Far Eastern Dynasty. The people of Hanhai have also spotted this weakness of the dynasty, and they are pressing every step of the way. Liu Wenwu, who is at the forefront, is under the greatest pressure.

Liu Wenwu's mood has calmed down from his anger. Going to war is undoubtedly a stupid choice. They are bound to lose and will eventually return to the negotiating table. However, weak countries have no diplomacy, and they are always living in aggrieved state.

"Old Wang, go and talk to them. They want military exercises. It is absolutely impossible for our army to retreat fifty miles, because this is our country and must be garrisoned by our troops," Liu Wenwu said after thinking: "If They don’t have enough space for winter drills, and based on the principle of friendship between the two countries, we can temporarily lend them the area within [-] miles of the border, but we must withdraw from our territory immediately after the drill is over.”

Liu Wenwu added: "Mobilize three banner regiments to enter this area and closely monitor their exercises. If they have any plans, we will not hesitate even if there is a war!"

He looked towards Wang Jing and muttered to himself: "If it really comes to the point of going to war, I don't think Wang Jing will really just sit idly by—"

Wang Dong, chief of staff, nodded. This is the best solution at present, and it can avoid war as much as possible.

"By the way, Liu Shuai, I forgot about the business." Wang Dong turned around after taking two steps.

"What else is there?" Liu Wenwu rubbed his temples tiredly, raised his head and asked.

"It's like this. The head of Mark Banner of the No.20 Nine Banners regiment is a little unstable. Their banner regiment has written several times to ask for a fight, demanding to take back several villages on the border. What do you think?"

"Short-sighted people, let them make trouble if you want to, don't worry about them, it's troublesome now, and they're still making trouble for me," Liu Wenwu waved his hand impatiently: "Tell Mark, if he can't be the flag group Chief, I can’t control the people below, I don’t mind changing someone to go to the 29th Banner Group.”

"Then Shuai Liu, I'll go first." Wang Dong bid farewell to Liu Wenwu.

After Wang Dong left, Liu Wenwu thought for a while and started to report the situation to Wang Jing. As a marshal, he knew the wolfish ambitions of the Hanhai Empire even more. He knew that he could not delay for long. Relying solely on their Far East Army, even if they are negotiating, they will not have enough confidence, so we should push this headache to Wang Jing's military hall and important ministers, and let them have a headache.

(End of this chapter)