The important city of Istan City in southern Xinjiang was attacked by the Roman Empire. The military information that was urgently accelerated by 800 miles was news five days ago. As for the current situation in Istan City, we still need to wait for the next announcement.
The significance behind this military information is very important. It represents the thirty-year peace between the Roman Empire and the Holy Empire, which was broken.
In the palace, six ministers from the Military Affairs Office knelt on the ground one after another. On the platform, Yale Thirteenth Emperor looked ashen. Faced with the aggressive situation of the Roman Empire, he had already had a bad premonition.
"Who said the frontier is stable! Who said the frontier is worry-free! What's the use of the Military Affairs Office asking you guys to make money! The Roman Empire's army has now stepped on my territory. You guys have discussed this way of waste after discussing it all night!"
Yale XIII was knocking a memorial in his hand. This was the solution to the handling of the southern Xinjiang issue presented to him this morning.
Six people from the audience crawled on the ground, and Rob Carrey kept kowtowing and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down! You don't want to adopt an offensive strategy. If you start a full-scale war, the treasury will not be able to bear it!"
The other five people did not speak, and this plan was their collective study decision: to give up Istan and retreat to Gerben City, strengthen fortifications, and try to avoid the arrival of a full-scale war.
Hearing the several of them mentioning the treasury, Yale Thirteen snorted coldly, staring at Rob Carrey's figure and said, "The treasury is empty?! Where has the money gone?! I heard that a small urban management military governor below has a net worth of five million gold coins!"
The emperor's words were extremely heartbroken. The city management army governor had a net worth of 5 million gold coins. So other higher-level officials could imagine that this shows that today's war has made His Majesty wary and began to pay attention to the corruption of current officials.
The originally several silent military ministers could no longer remain silent. The third-class duke Tuscon knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, the problem with the city management army is mainly because the department has too much power and the scope of supervision is too wide. According to the minister's opinion, it is better to abolish the city management army and separate its power."
Yale Thirteenth sneered: "How many things can Xiaoxiao City Management manage? It is probably because Fu Yede has someone to protect him. Otherwise, he, a little fifth-rank governor, would have the courage to be corrupt so much!"
Speaking of this, he suddenly thought of David Mo who had just been appointed some time ago, and his mood improved a little, and said lightly: "After the reform of the newly appointed urban management army, the people of Yanjing are applauding! The key is to employ people!"
He waved his hand and said lightly: "Get up!"
After everyone stood up, he seemed to think of something inadvertently and asked: "The Minister of War today said he wanted to sue for illness and retirement. I have already approved it. As for the candidates to replace him, do you have any good recommendations?"
The six people looked at each other, obviously caught off guard by the emperor's question because they had not received news of the retirement of the Minister of War.
However, they can achieve this position today, and their sensitivity to such things is far beyond ordinary people. Montelo, one of the six people, said: "There is one person who can recommend it, Deputy Minister of the Military Control Department and Second-class Marquis Eliette Duo."
However, he did not expect that when Yale XIII heard this name, he frowned slightly and said lightly: "Now the Military Forces Department still needs Eliette Duo, he can't leave."
Robert Carrey quietly looked at Montelo, and a ray of light burst out in his eyes. Elietted is Montelo's old subordinate, and he still remembers the last time Roberts tested.
He bowed slightly and said, "I think the Deputy Minister of War, the First-class Marquis Royke is well-managed and capable of taking on this position."
Yale XIII waved his hand slightly again and said lightly: "How long has Vice Minister Royke been? Now he is promoted to minister. I am afraid that all officials will not be convinced."
Hearing his words, the six people in the audience were dissatisfied and thought to themselves: Some time ago, you have never considered the feelings of all officials.
However, no one dared to stand up and stroke the emperor's tiger beard. Rob Carrey had to bow again and said, "Your Majesty is wise, I don't know if there is anyone in your heart."
Yale Thirteenth nodded slightly and smiled faintly: "The second-class Duke Lokguli is sophisticated and capable. It's a pity that he has been idle at home now. In my opinion, let him take charge."
His light remarks suddenly made the six people in the audience alert. His Majesty's intention was obvious, and he clearly wanted to activate this old duke!
Without caring about internal friction, the first-time Marquis Harvey Cole quickly stood up, with the expression on his face as if he was lost.
"Your Majesty, Grand Duke Locke has been neglecting political affairs for many years. Now he has forced him into the court. I am afraid that the Duke will find it difficult to adapt for a while!"
The other people no longer remained silent, and supported Harvey Cole, all expressed their disagreement with Rockguly's comeback.
Yale Thirteenth generation sneered in his heart. Once these military ministers who had been in a hurry and kept silent, they all stopped them and did not take his interests seriously when they heard about their interests.
Of course, he knew very well about the little Jiujiu in their hearts. These old foxes must have known his intentions. The position of the military prime minister will not be empty all the time. Once Lockeguli takes office, they will definitely disperse the power in their hands.
His eyes were slightly calm and he said coldly: "I have decided, you don't have to argue anymore. The Minister of War will let him take over for the time being."
When the six people saw that they could not stop this, they had to surrender. After all, the emperor had been in the country for more than 50 years and his prestige was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Lockeguli had more than enough to serve as the Minister of War, and no one could say much.
Rob Carrey reacted first and bowed and said, "Your Majesty also asked you to show your affairs in southern Xinjiang. You are also discussing a result."
Yale XIII waved his hand and said, "When you discuss it, I'm afraid even Geerben will be lost! Istan City cannot be lost, let alone give up. Even if it is a defensive battle, this city must be in our hands!"
He stood up from the chair and paced back and forth: "The local army is useless and needs to rely on the imperial guards..." When he said this, his eyes flashed slightly. After hesitating for a moment, he suppressed the anger in his heart and said coldly: "Start a division of troops to support me, even if Istan City is lost, I must hold Gerben City!"
He frowned slightly, a sharp look flashed in his eyes, and he said coldly: "If Gerben City is also lost, how can you explain to the people of the empire? Your Military Affairs Office will do it yourself at that time!"
The six people quickly turned over and knelt on the ground, shouting: "I am willing to die for Your Majesty! I will never let down the emperor's expectations!"
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The next day in the military hall, David Mo and the two deputy regiment commanders attended the military event meeting. There were more than 30 people present, all of whom were officers of their third division. It is said that important things will be announced today.
The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Military Affairs and First-class Marquis Boudilson. Without any politeness, he directly issued the Supreme Order of the Military Affairs Office.
"I believe everyone has already understood the matter in southern Xinjiang. Your Third Division must be prepared and will be gathered tonight! You must arrive in Gerben within seven days."
Speaking of this, he paused, pointed to the map and continued: "Although I haven't figured out how many Roman troops have arrived yet, you must guard Gerben! This is the death order issued by the Military Affairs Office to you!"
The duty of a soldier is to obey. Since he has been selected, there is no chance to retreat. So Kubrey, the commander of the Third Division, immediately turned over and knelt down and shouted: "Even if the Third Division fights to the last person, Beishi will definitely defend the city of Gerben!"
When the other legions saw the division commander kneeling, they all knelt on one knee and said, "I wish to live and die with Geerben City!"
Budilson nodded and said with relief: "This is what the Royal Imperial Guard should be! Without further ado, go back to the army and set off immediately. After dark, I don't want to see any personnel in your Third Division's camp!"
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David Mo returned to the Governor's Office. The matter came too suddenly. He needed to explain carefully before leaving with confidence.
Bruvi, Puliyu, Nananke, Zuokeli, Fucom and others were all standing in his office, and he explained the matter of mobilizing the army.
After introducing the situation, he continued: "During the time when I was away, everything is left to the teacher to make a decision. If I come back and know that someone is neglecting the adjutant, I will definitely be killed!"
The four of them hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, "Don't worry, sir, everything will be done according to Mr. Bru's instructions!"
David Mo nodded with satisfaction, and then said to Bruwei: "It's too sudden. Now the burden of the city management army is to be left to the gentleman." After that, he took out the seal of the governor and handed it to Bruwei.
Bruwei bowed his body and took the governor's commander two steps forward, and said solemnly: "Bruwei is not talented, so he will definitely not let the city management army cause any trouble!"
However, he then said with some concern: "It's better for Blu to accompany you to the southern Xinjiang to help you quell the chaos."
David Mo shook his head and said, "The city management army cannot do without sir, and the teacher needs to be dispatched here in the middle."
Bruvi's role is now extremely critical. Although the four commanders are in harmony, he knows in his heart that everyone is secretly competing. If Bruvi leaves, I am afraid that no one will accept anyone, and the work of the Governor's Office will not be able to proceed at that time.
Bruvier also knew the key here, so he nodded and said with some concern: "The Roman Empire must have a backup plan for this attack. I hope you must be careful."
David Mo nodded and said goodbye to them in a hurry. The crowd kept watching his car leave the Governor's Mansion. At this time, the imperial guards outside the city had already begun to consolidate their troops and set off their camps, preparing to rush to southern Xinjiang overnight to join the battle.
Princess Gusu, who had been following David Mo, did not learn the news until the day after the army left. Although David Mo had never known her existence, it did not prevent her from losing her temper at Yale XIII, which made Yale XIII laugh and cry...