Four days later, a piece of news came back from Dongwan Island, forcing Tang Mo to hold a plenary meeting again to discuss the issue of Zheng Guo's strategy.
"Things have become difficult to handle." Putting down the information in his hand, Nangong Hong said with a bit of laughter and tears: "I really didn't expect that your methods could be so effective, so effective that even I was caught off guard...
…”
There was a bit of sarcasm in his words, which made Leo feel a little embarrassed. Most of the time, matters in this area were handled by his intelligence department. When something like this happened, it really surprised him.
Just yesterday, a very shocking thing happened: a man whose wife starved to death and all his children died of illness, lost all hope, fled to Linshui Port and became a dock worker.
After working for a few months, this dock worker saw the beautiful side of the world and suddenly became extreme.
He stole a sum of money that his foreman used to pay wages, fled back to his hometown, pretended to have a rich background, paid off the city defense army, and obtained a batch of propellant for artillery.
Then the eldest brother actually used this batch of gunpowder to make a dynamite pack and blew up the government office in the county that destroyed his family...
By coincidence, the government office that this eldest brother blew up happened to be the place where Zheng Tong, the leader of the Zheng Kingdom, and his confidants were stationed to spy on Linshui City's intelligence.
What makes people even more speechless is that before detonating the explosives, the elder brother gave a passionate speech along the street, promoting the happy life of the Tang people and telling everyone that they were all Tang people, not Zheng people who were subjected to mermaids!
After this "hero" spread the word, Linshui City had countless bread gruel and countless job opportunities. The news that everyone could live with dignity spread like wildfire and became an open secret.
Likewise, such rumors can no longer be hidden. Zheng Tong's confidants will always gain something if they casually investigate and inquire in secret.
"This is the third similar incident recently. There are even more cruel ones..." Loew added helplessly: "Several miners who received night school education thought they had learned the truth and returned to their hometown to organize a group called 'Miners.
The self-rescue team's organization easily gathered more than 300 people. They seized the armory in the town where they were located, and even defeated the local Zheng garrison. The 300-man group killed 500 people, and then... they still hung hangings on the city walls.
The dragon flag and dragon emblem..."
After hearing the news, Nangong Hong's eyes widened, as if he didn't believe it. Leo became even more depressed and explained: "Actually, it's nothing. Those mining miners are hard-working and their fighting ability is better than that of the pampered city guards.
It’s not unusual to have a high military rank.”
You Lin looked at Tang Mo and analyzed: "Intelligence shows that the situation in Zheng State has begun to escape our control. We underestimated the determination of the civilians there to resist, and also underestimated the chaotic state of management there. The following was previously stated
The executor didn't think it was a bad thing, so he didn't actively report it, so there have been more similar things recently."
"Moreover, it exceeded our control capabilities." Leo sighed and admitted his mistake: "I am responsible, and I acted too hastily."
"The main daily task of the workers and farmers we control in Linshui City is not to stir up the revolt of these workers, but to find ways to calm their fanatical thoughts of making trouble." You Lin continued: "It is like a powder keg,
Just throw a match in and it will explode."
"The executor over there reported it truthfully." Leo also continued: "If we didn't tell everyone to calm down as much as possible and wait for our actions, a conflict would have broken out there now."
Datang Corporation underestimated the impact of Zheng's corruption on people's livelihood. After a long period of oppression and exploitation, the local people had already suffered terribly.
They hope that someone can save them from the dire straits, and those hungry people hope that someone can give them a bite to eat.
As a result, Datang Group appeared, and they gave these miserable people a hope, a hope to become Tang people, continue to live, live happily, and live with dignity!
"Zheng Guo's senior officials are trying to find ways to investigate the situation in our infiltration area, and we are also trying our best to hide the truth of the matter. But as time goes by, this response becomes increasingly inadequate." As the intelligence director, Li
Oh, I'm very sorry for my mistake.
The manpower deployed in the Zheng Kingdom was originally insufficient, but as a result, a large part of it was used in drawing maps and bribed local officials. There was not much power left to deal with the Zheng Kingdom's secret spies.
Even so, relying on their own combat effectiveness, Datang Group's intelligence personnel still defeated more than 80% of the intelligence spying operations of Zheng Guo's secret agents.
It's a pity that the hundred secrets are still sparse. Expecting to completely destroy the opponent's intelligence system and completely block the opponent's ears and eyes is an unrealistic luxury in itself.
Therefore, Leo could only expect the enemy to be lenient: "The other party has roughly understood part of the truth. Although it is not yet certain to what extent they have control, we can be sure that the other party is already making countermeasures. Zheng Tong is sending his confidants,
Conduct a more detailed investigation near the area we control, and the Zhang family is also desperately trying to get the information they want."
Military matters were reported by Loew. He then reported on the recent developments of Zheng's troops: "On Li Jun's side, our control is also declining. He has realized the danger and has mobilized his most trusted troops.
Stationed at a key position in the Kingdom of Zheng."
"The basic IQ of these people in power is still there. If they are greedy for money and get benefits, they will accept it without hesitation and be willing to do more. But if they really sell their power, they will not agree." Nangong Hong
I sighed with emotion.
Leo returned a piece of new information to the center of the table: "Yes. Intelligence shows that the top leaders of Zheng State have begun to consider killing chickens and laying eggs across the country, expropriating all factories, and seizing the fruits of industrialization."
"Once Zheng Tong is allowed to take action, our losses will increase, and our efforts to manage the entire territory of Zheng will also be affected." Parker, who is in charge of industrial development, reminded worriedly.
Datang Group's investment in Zheng State has been staggering, including roads, factories, schools, etc. If these things were snatched away by Zheng Tong first, some of them would inevitably be lost if they were snatched back again.
Over and over again, I am lucky to be able to keep half of it. This is something that the Datang Group, which is rich in industry, will never try easily.
"What do the staff mean?" Tang Mo looked at the map hanging on the wall, looked at the progress bar with the magnet cursor on it, and finally looked at Loew and asked.
In fact, he already had his own answer, he just wanted to listen to the suggestions of his subordinates.
Everyone here knows the answer, because during the discussion just now, everyone's tendency was very obvious.
Sure enough, Loew gave Tang Mo the expected answer: "Start taking action in advance and implement the 'Dragon Plan' before Zheng Tong takes action."
"Now?" Tang Mo's eyes swept over everyone sitting on both sides of the table in front of him.
"Now!" Loew continued to nod, once again giving a positive answer.
Tang Mo saw the firm look in the eyes of everyone present. He nodded, and then said: "Okay, I will sign the order, and the command of the front line will be handed over to Tiger."
After saying that, he added: "The naval fleet is heading to the Mirage Kingdom as a deterrent as planned! Tell them that if they dare to steal chickens when we attack Zheng Kingdom, I will kill the rabbits and kill them too!"
"Yes!" Loew stood up and saluted.
Tang Mo also stood up and ended the impromptu combat meeting: "Tiger was ordered to start implementing the 'Dragon Plan'! The starting time... the moment the telegram was sent."
"The Tang Dynasty will win!" Nangong Hong, who was so excited, immediately stood up and praised loudly. Because of his excessive movement, his chair scraped against the ground, making a harsh sound.
Immediately afterwards, the sound of chairs scraping against the ground came and went. Everyone stood up and sang loudly with their chins raised: "The Tang Dynasty will win!"
…
"The highest level secret message. From Dragon Island." A female officer walked into Tiger's office on Dongwan Island and handed the secret message sent from Dragon Island to Tiger, who was handling military affairs.
Tiger took the telegram, lowered his head and glanced at the content, and his eyes immediately became sharp.
He grabbed the phone in front of him and shook the handle: "Get me the 1st Infantry Division Headquarters! ... I'm Tiger! The Dragon Plan has begun! Assemble the troops and board the ship within 10 hours!"
"Yes!" After the majestic voice on the other end of the phone answered, Tiger hung up the phone.
On the other side, inside the naval headquarters, Bernard was also giving boarding orders to the 1st Marine Division.
After hanging up the phone, he continued to order: "Assemble the fleet! The Dongwan Island Squadron is responsible for covering the landing of the troops. The main fleet will follow me north to visit the Mirage Country."
"Then we missed the landing battle?" the adjutant looked at his coach with some regret and asked.
"There won't be any decent naval battles..." As the commander of the most powerful fleet in the world, Bernard said with some regret: "The Tamaki 2 will arrive tomorrow, and we will join it in the open sea."
"Invincible... sometimes it's boring." The adjutant couldn't help sighing. He had already seen the majesty of the Tamaki No. 1 battleship. Now, they have two such battleships!
Linshui City is almost undefended, and Zheng's naval fleet is useless. Even if the other party knew the full extent of the Dragon Plan in advance, it would not have enough strength to prevent everything from happening.
There is a high probability that the first batch of landing troops of the Datang Group will be transported directly to the port by a transport ship and unloaded. The Zheng army in Linshui City will not even show any resistance.
According to the plan, this was not a landing battle at all, but a daily operation similar to mobilizing troops to change defenses. Only when several divisions of troops were deployed in the hinterland of Zheng State did King Zheng Tong of Zheng State find that his enemy had already reached his eyes.
It's under the bed.
With the sound of a whistle, in the densely packed barracks on Dongwan Island, the soldiers began to organize their equipment.
Counting the soldiers recruited from Beiling and other areas, the Datang Group's troops on Dongwan Island have been accumulated for such a long time, and the total strength is close to 160,000.
Although according to standards, most of these troops are light infantry divisions, their combat effectiveness is still not comparable to that of traditional troops.
These troops are divided into eight divisions in total, including four main divisions, namely the 1st Infantry Division, the 1st Motorized Infantry Division (formerly the 5th Division), the 1st Marine Division, and the 4th Infantry Division.
There are also 4 light divisions, namely the newly formed 5th Division, 6th Division, 7th Division and 8th Division.
In recent months, the troops stationed on Dongwan Island have been constantly training for cross-sea operations. Everyone is looking forward to the outbreak of war, and everyone is waiting for another opportunity to make achievements.
Different from the capture of Dongwan Island, this time it was a true battle to found the Tang Dynasty. Everyone who participated in the war had the merit of following the dragon! How could this not be exciting? How could it not be exciting?
In the port, a huge crane began to lift supplies onto the Liberty Ship. The sound of sirens echoed in the harbor. The soldiers crowded on the dock could not see the end of the ship.
Bunas, Harry who hurriedly walked into the conference room, nodded slightly to the envoys from various countries. He walked to his seat, paused for two seconds, and said: "Gentlemen, this time, please
I came here to announce something..."
After a slight pause, he continued to state a fact to everyone: "Unfortunately, a new war has begun. Datang Group has officially declared war on Zheng Guo."
Of course, this result seemed to be expected by everyone. There was not much whispering or making a fuss. Everyone looked at Harry, waiting for him to continue.
Harry gave everyone a moment to digest the news, and then he continued: "My teacher, Mr. Tang Mo, will voluntarily give up his status as Marquis of the Lions Empire... He will stand on his own on Dragon Island.
For the king, the name of the country, Tang."
"In this war, Zheng Guo will disappear from this world and the Kingdom of Datang will replace it. From this moment on, Datang Group will officially separate from the Kingdom of Datang and become an independent industrial group, still maintaining a neutral stance towards all countries.
The provision of arms and other supplies to various countries will not be affected in any way, and all treaties and contracts are operating normally."
This news seemed to be more explosive than the Tang Dynasty Group's invasion of Zheng State. The next second after Harry finished speaking, envoys from various countries immediately began to whisper among themselves.
Datang Group continues to remain neutral. Strictly speaking, it is good news for everyone. At least Datang Group will maintain the superficial principle of fairness and maintain weapons supply to all countries.
In the same way, the establishment of the Tang Dynasty is also news worth pondering: not using the imperial title is obviously the result of careful consideration within the Datang Group - Tang Mo does not want to irritate the Great China Empire, and at the same time avoids being involved in the empire.
In the first year of the year, he announced his imperial title in such an awkward time.
"Subsequently, the envoys from the Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty will take notes and hand over letters of credence to the special envoys..." After Harry briefly explained the situation, he ended the meeting: "There are too many specific operations, and there will be
It is very complicated and this process may take days or even months, so I won’t waste everyone’s time here.”
"Thank you for coming despite your busy schedule. Goodbye." After he finished speaking, he left the conference room, leaving only the special envoys from various countries whispering and discussing.
----------
Sorry, I'm still feeling very unwell. I only have one more update...
