Michael Ravel walked into Sun Guang's office with some resentment. This exiled Qin general had been helping Dorne build a tight coastal defense line.
But today, his good days seemed to have come to an end. Mike Ravel awkwardly handed the document in his hand to Sun Guang and explained: "You were pardoned by the Tang Empire... Now you can return to China.
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Sun Guang was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously took the copy of the amnesty order from the other party's hand and looked down at the contents.
Indeed, it is stamped with the official seal of the Tang Empire, and it is unlikely to be forged. Moreover, judging from the contents of this amnesty order, it is not only Sun Guang, but also all the Qin submarine captains in exile in Dorne.
and the officers and soldiers under their command.
"This is a estrangement." Sun Guang held the document, raised his head and looked at Mike Ravel, and defended himself in a difficult voice.
"Anyway, you have no position to continue working for us." Mike Ravel sighed, then patted Sun Guang on the shoulder: "I trust you, and I also think you are an excellent person.
General, if you are here, we will have a better chance of winning when we resist the possible invasion of Tang Dynasty."
"But..." He then changed the subject: "My boss, and even His Majesty the Emperor, don't trust you... or in other words, they have begun to trust me less."
"The Tang Empire has been reluctant to launch an attack. Many people are wondering if the Tang Empire is bluffing. They don't seem to have prepared any invasion plan at all. The so-called attack is just intimidation." He was also under great pressure, and everyone in Dorne was under pressure.
Many people have begun to be dissatisfied with the huge investment in coastal defense lines.
The millions of troops recruited have seriously affected people's livelihood, and Dorne's economy has been dragged down. Now it turns out that Tang State has no offensive plan at all, and many of Dorne's investments are redundant. How can this satisfy those ministers? They
Naturally, we need to find someone to take the blame for this.
If the Tang Empire hadn't held a large-scale amphibious landing combat exercise near Qingluan Port a few days ago, it might not be General Mike Ravel who came now, but the military police holding an arrest warrant.
Despite this, Mike Ravel did not feel too good about it. The military has been repeatedly investigating corruption and cutting corners during the construction of the coastal defense line.
Although these matters are not easy to investigate and involve a wide range of things, Mike Ravel, one of the top people in charge, and Sun Guang, who has always been his important staff, have become the focus of attention.
Therefore, Mike Ravel sighed and continued to Sun Guang: "And I, you, and many people originally advocated the construction of coastal defense lines and invested a lot of manpower and material resources to resist the Tang Dynasty's attack...
But now that Tang Guo has not come, everything we invested seems to be a waste."
"Your Majesty the Emperor is fine, but many ministers have publicly declared that those of us who escaped from the Qin State are all spies... We are all spies sent by the Tang State to influence Dorne and consume Dorne's national power." Finally, Mike...
Ravel did not forget to explain a few words to his emperor. In his opinion, Donne I was indeed not stupid and had a clear mind.
It was precisely because King Dorn I believed that it was necessary to build a defensive line that the officers who advocated building a defensive line were not completely exposed to the fire of criticism from the civil service group.
"Are they kidding? If we had not built this defense line, the Tang Dynasty might have landed on the coast of Dorne a few months ago!" Sun Guangqi laughed back and defended his claim with disdain.
You can't just feel full after eating the fourth bun, and then think that the first three buns were in vain, right? How could the Tang State delay the cross-sea attack if there wasn't a seemingly solid defense line there?
Mike Ravel comforted Sun Guang angrily and said: "I understand everything you said! But the Tang State has indeed not made any landings recently, and you... and the submarine officers and soldiers of the Qin State have become the targets of attack by those ministers. Now
Your Majesty hasn’t said anything yet, and I still have the power to protect you... But no one knows what will happen in the future."
Sometimes, it doesn't matter the facts, but from the standpoint of civilian officials, they just have to attack military attachés. This is an attitude and a habit.
For many people, defeat may still have a future, but if the generals group is allowed to occupy the court, then the future will not be passed. After all, Qiu Ba is just Qiu Ba, a hawk who cannot stand on the stage.
It's just that now that there is a powerful enemy, the pressure brought by the Tang State on Dorne is too great, so no matter how many civil servants jump up and down, they can't get the emperor Dorne I to start liquidating those important generals and officers.
However, the domestic economy has deteriorated to the point of being unsustainable. If Dorn I continues to insist on maintaining the general group, the situation will be completely out of control.
That's why King Dorn I ordered Michael Ravel to pass the blame on Sun Guang, then suspend the construction of coastal defenses, embezzle part of the funds, and stabilize people's livelihood first.
It is regrettable that the construction and maintenance of coastal defense lines are now a huge piece of profit cake that depends on the food and clothing of millions of workers.
Those nobles and wealthy businessmen who cut corners when building fortifications were naturally unwilling to hand over the follow-up maintenance projects easily. On the one hand, they were afraid that their scandals would be exposed, and on the other hand, they naturally wanted to shamelessly make another fortune.
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And those military commanders stationed in the local areas are not willing to let themselves be the unlucky ones who are dismissed and dismissed. They naturally have to maintain their own interests, and they are unlikely to be willing to give in easily.
Relatedly, those who provide transportation, food and materials for these troops are also vested interests. Once these things are cancelled, they will immediately become chaotic.
Just like the Ming Dynasty had to support Liao Town, because as long as it moved slightly, it would directly touch the fuse, detonate a thunder, and bury the entire dynasty itself.
"Are you going to arrest us?" Sun Guang had never touched those interests, and he had no foundation or ability to accept bribes as a foreigner. So he asked calmly, his tone full of annoyance.
Mike Ravel answered Sun Guang's question with some shame: "If things continue to develop like this, it is indeed possible. I am here this time to remind you... Maybe you should think about it for yourselves.
