The Ming Dynasty began from Sarhu

Chapter 868 North Sea Whale Dream
At the end of the fourth year of Tianshou, after two rounds of voting, the district councils passed the decision of the alliance between Da Qi and the Kingdom of Britain to go to war against the Rakshasa Kingdom with a result of six to two.

The two regions that opposed it were the Southwest and Annan regions. After all, the war in the north was too far away from these two regions, and they had no feelings for the British Kingdom.

According to the Da Qi Constitution, a cabinet resolution can be implemented as long as it is passed by more than 30% of the regions.

Although there was still opposition, the de-barbarization military campaign was officially put on the agenda anyway.

The British reacted quickly.

In January of the fifth year of Tianshou, the first interest-free loan from the Bank of Britain was delivered to Tianxin City.

Six million taels of silver piled up like a mountain in the square in front of Jingle Palace.

Also delivered were dozens of portable field artillery pieces and Rakshasa military intelligence.

Although Da Qi had strong logistical support and did not need assistance from its allies for weapons, Queen Tianshou still accepted the British gift.

Those valuable military intelligence provided strong support for the Qi army's subsequent military operations in the North Sea.

The war is finally coming.

Since Liu Zhaosun established the Great Qi, martial spirit has been deeply ingrained in the Qi people's genes.

Although Queen Divine-Supposed longed for peace and although the war came late, she was ultimately not absent.

According to the constitution of Da Qi, war must be declared on the enemy country before going to war.

It's just a formality, but it's essential.

Only pirates and barbarians are accustomed to fighting without declaration.

The declaration of war and the march took place simultaneously.

On the sixth day of the first lunar month in the fifth year of Tianshou, Kang Guangxu sent a note to Ivan Dmitri, the ambassador of the Rakshasa Kingdom to the Qi State, at the Prime Minister's Office in Tianxin City.

Dmitri has the rosacea typical of Russians. He is addicted to alcohol and is said to drink three bottles of wine in one meal.

Even though he was in Kang Guangxu's mansion, Dmitry still maintained his usual arrogant attitude as a superior.

After all, this is how the Slavs have been dealing with Qi officials for the past twenty years.

He grabbed Kang Guangxu's hand and kissed it perfunctorily.

"God bless you."

As soon as he sat down, Dmitri questioned the Prime Minister of Da Qi in a tone as if he were from the Celestial Empire:

"I heard that the Queen contacted the people sent by King George?"

Kang Guangxu picked up the teacup and said calmly, "It is true."

Dmitri slammed the table, slamming it with his fists.
"What! Oh God! Demons sent by Satan! Holy Mother! Don't you know that George is Peter the Great's enemy?! The British and the French are bullying us together!"

"Bully you?"

Kang Guangxu said with great interest: "We are not interested in European affairs, but the trade between Great Qi and Europe cannot be stopped. Britain is Qi's largest business partner and is related to the livelihood of the people. I hope your country can understand..."

"Forgiveness! Forgiveness of the devil is God's business! Peter the Great will send you to God!"

"Are you threatening Prime Minister Da Qi?"

"It's more than a threat!"

Dmitri jumped up angrily and grabbed Kang Guangxu by the collar.

"I'm going to beat you to death, you pagan! You liar!"

The guards quickly pulled the Rakshasa away, knocked him to the ground, drew their swords, and stepped forward to chop him.

"stop!"

Kang Guangxu straightened his black official robe embroidered with a python and said calmly:
"Dmitri, I need to remind you that according to Da Qi law, our two countries are at war. If you touch me, your body will not be able to be transported back to St. Petersburg."

The guard sheathed his knife, stepped back a few steps, and stared at Dmitri, whose face was covered in blood.

"War? What do you want? Oh, God, Holy Mother!"

Dmitri had a look of panic on his face.

"You want to tear up the North Sea Peace Treaty? You want to become enemies with the Rakshasa Nation? You liars! We promised to be allies and help each other, and our friendship was as deep as the sea, with no limits..."

Kang Guangxu interrupted the Rakshasa's mumbling and said coldly:

"The contract signed by Taizu has now expired and is no longer valid."

Dmitri's face flushed crimson, and veins popped in his arms.

The Prime Minister of Qi smiled and said, "I am very busy with official duties, so I will make it short. In short, the peace treaty has expired and will not be renewed. Great Qi needs to establish a new treaty and redefine the border between the two sides."

Demetrius knew what the people of Qi wanted.

It's nothing but the North Sea.

Unfortunately, Luosha has no bargaining chips.

"Are you trying to take advantage of someone's misfortune?"

Kang Guangxu smiled and waved his hand: "You guys started the fire, Da Qi is here to put it out, not to fan the flames. Her Majesty only wants peace and does not want to start a war easily, but you keep provoking us, making peace impossible."

The guard presented a scroll.

Kang Guangxu said with a pleasant face: "Open it and take a look."

The Rakshasa messenger asked impatiently, "What is this?"

"Please review the new version of the North Sea Peace Treaty and a brand new map of the Great Qi territory."

Demetrius had a bad feeling in his heart and slowly opened the scroll.

On the new map of the territory of Great Qi, the large areas east of the North Sea and west of Sakhalin Island are all owned by Qi.

Before this, this land had already been occupied by the Rakshasa Kingdom, who regarded it as the starting point for the Rakshasa Kingdom's eastward expansion.

However, now, overnight, this land has become the territory of Da Qi.

"Damn Qi people! Why don't you just choke to death on your tea?!"

This was the first time Kang Guangxu heard that someone could choke to death from drinking tea.

But none of this matters anymore.

"Our tea is of high quality and sold all over the world. It won't cause choking."

On behalf of Queen Divine Right, Prime Minister Kang announced the new "North Sea Peace Treaty" to Dmitry.

According to the new treaty, Luosha State must withdraw its troops from the North Sea coast and evacuate all Luosha State residents along the coast before March 1718, 3, the fifth year of Tianshou. Otherwise...

“Otherwise, in order to maintain the deep friendship between Qi and the Kingdom of Britain, the Queen will take any measures she deems necessary against the Rakshasa Kingdom, including but not limited to the use of force.”

"The other document is the declaration of war."

Dmitri's legs gave way and he collapsed to the ground.

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Jiang Bailing is fully responsible for the military operation against the Rakshasa Kingdom.

Jiang Bailing is Jiang Liuer's eldest son and has just been transferred back to Tianxin City from Xiangyang Prefecture.

Although he is only a commander now and knows little about the affairs of the North Sea, the emperor still lets him return to his old job and be responsible for the comprehensive preparations for the battle with the Rakshasa Kingdom.

Jiang Bailing also embarked on the same path as his father:
Resist the Slavic invasion.

Jiang Liuer was nearly eaten as food by the Rakshasa Kingdom in the North Sea, but his fellow brothers were not so lucky.

A comrade was captured by a Rakshasa demon and eventually eaten clean.

Jiang Liuer fled back to the interior.

Later, dishes such as roasted lamb and roasted chicken were never served at the Jiang family banquets.

In April of the fifth year of Tianshou, Chengtian Gate.

Jiang Bailing looked at the officers of the Beihai Corps who were gathering behind him to prepare for the expedition, and he couldn't help feeling heroic.

"I'm about to go to Liaodong. It feels like a dream."

North Sea Whale Dream.

He thought of his father, the adventurer who traveled to many countries and survived many dangers.

Various legends about the North Sea.

Forty years ago, eight-year-old Jiang Bailing asked his father out of curiosity.

"Are there mermaids in the North Sea?"

"No,"

Jiang Liuer shook his head decisively.

"There are tigers everywhere in the mountains, and there are Rakshasa ghosts who specialize in eating people. Rakshasa ghosts are covered in bear fur, but they are actually as cowardly as mice."

(End of this chapter)