Chapter 1088: Creating History

"Kuye Island, how is it..."

Han Wang Fu.

This group of people was still continuing to discuss, discussing the future direction of Dragon Flame.

Just at this moment, a voice suddenly rang out.

Everyone's expression changed accordingly.

Kuye Island was previously ownerless land; it was with Liu Zheng's help that the people of Liaodong occupied it first. Therefore, theoretically speaking, this should be Dragon Flame territory! For Tsarist Russia to invade Dragon Flame territory like this is an unjust war!

There is no dispute about this whatsoever.

Moreover, what is most worrying is...

The sudden rebellion of the Youzhou Tuji; once the Tsarist Russia Army passes through Kuye Island and enters Dragon Flame, the entire Liaodong land will be plunged into misery, and by then, it will be difficult to clean up the mess. The current Liaodong has gradually become the granary of Dragon Flame; having already had one bumper harvest, Liaodong has made people see that its harvest capacity is even more promising than the land of fish and rice in Jiangnan.

If Dragon Flame loses Liaodong, it will be knocked back to its original state.

This is something no one is willing to see.

Furthermore, when the Liaodong Economic Special Zone was just developing, there were quite a few Feudatory Kings and Chambers of Commerce from across the country who went to invest. Therefore, they now also have industries in Liaodong. To put it bluntly, when facing a foreign enemy, regardless of whether you are an Old Aristocrat, a New Aristocrat, or a Scholar-official, you are inherently a community of shared interests.

Everyone is worried about the situation on Kuye Island.

With the Qingzhou Army blocked, Kuye Island means it is very easily taken away.

If that happens, the entire Liaodong will be completely exposed under the iron cavalry of Tsarist Russia.

As it looks now, one can only hope for the Liaodong Army to go and provide support...

However.

Time no longer permits it.

"It seems we can only retreat to the Wusuli River!"

"That is so..."

"We can only retreat!"

The group was filled with pessimistic emotions.

Liu Zheng, however, chuckled: "Actually, not necessarily."

The group raised their heads to look at him.

"What do you mean?"

"Could it be that Kuye Island can still be defended?"

"Vice Minister Liu, this is not something to just talk about!"

"That's right, this concerns the strategic issues of the entire country! You cannot speak recklessly!"

The group still held a grudge against Liu Zheng, so naturally, they did not speak politely.

Liu Zheng smiled faintly: "Esteemed Princes, what if it can be defended? Moreover, not only will it be defended, I will also completely annihilate these rebellious Youzhou Tuji!"

"What?"

This sentence caused many people to stand up at once.

One by one, they looked at Liu Zheng as if he were a madman.

The military reports currently coming back from the front clearly show that the Qingzhou Army has already fallen into a state of absolute passivity; if not for Xiao Qian's capable command, they would have long since been completely exhausted by these Youzhou Tuji! In such a situation, you tell me you will completely annihilate the Youzhou Tuji! Are you joking?

A Feudatory King snorted coldly: "Vice Minister Liu, we know you are capable, but this is not how you brag! How could you possibly annihilate the Youzhou Army?"

"Exactly!"

"Even from Liaodong Commandery, if you want to set out by water and circle around to Fuyuan, how many days would it take!"

"By that time, the opportunity will have long passed!"

Time does not permit it!

In fact, since the rebellion in Youzhou began, the focus of these Feudatory Kings has shifted from whether or not to establish Private Ownership to the Youzhou Tuji! After all, this rebellion has caused quite a stir in Dragon Flame. It has made the armies in many Feudatory Kings' territories somewhat restless, especially in the situation where Xie Tianyao may have already passed away.

Youzhou set a bad precedent.

Others naturally want to wait and see what happens.

Therefore, many troops heading to reinforce the battlefield have already deliberately slowed their progress. This is not entirely unjustifiable, because everyone is watching the situation of the entire country... everyone is making plans for their own future.

However.

Liu Zheng does not intend to give them any chance.

He smiled faintly: "As long as Kuye Island can hold on for two more days..."

"Then, Kuye Island will not be lost!"

"The Youzhou Tuji will likewise be annihilated!"

The whole room was silent.

He's crazy!

Vice Minister Liu must be crazy!

Even in this situation, he is still considering completely annihilating the Youzhou Army!

In terms of time, it is simply too late, simply not permitted!

"What if it is possible?"

Liu Zheng chuckled, deliberately keeping them in suspense.

The group looked at one another.

"If it is possible, you Princes must agree to one request of mine..."

"Private Ownership!"

Liu Zheng shouted.

These Feudatory Kings actually knew long ago that the implementation of Private Ownership was already irreversible. At this moment, in order to protect their own industries in Liaodong, they all nodded one after another.

"Good! Just as Vice Minister Liu says!"

"If you can truly hold Kuye Island and protect Liaodong, we agree to Private Ownership!"

"We agree!"

Liu Zheng breathed a deep sigh of relief in his heart.

They had finally agreed.

As long as Private Ownership was agreed to by these people, the biggest problem of land redistribution would be easily solved. And what he was about to stage next was a drama that would make these Feudatory Kings completely submit, leaving them with no other ulterior motives in their hearts...

Yes.

His Train was ready to make its debut.

What he was most worried about now was whether Kuye Island could hold out for these two days...

It was difficult.

It was indeed a bit difficult.

But at least until now, they had not received news that Kuye Island had been completely lost.

This Niu Chaofeng...

He really had some substance after all.

Actually, from the day the Youzhou Sudden Cavalry rebelled and intercepted the Qingzhou Army.

The Liaodong Prefecture had already begun emergency preparations.

The person in charge of Liaodong Prefecture was Liang Erfu, who had been appointed as Liaodong Prefect by Liu Dahao. This man had followed the Liu father and son ever since Yinzhou, responsible for agricultural affairs. Liaodong, in Liu Zheng's initial vision, was to be built into the first granary of Longyan! Therefore, entrusting it to Liang Erfu was the most appropriate choice. However, in terms of industrial and commercial development, Liang Erfu naturally also had his own team of talents.

The current Liang Erfu was no longer the green farmer he once was.

He had long since truly developed into a qualified local official, and last year, he had even gone to the Liangzhou Academy for a period of advanced study. This had caused a tremendous change in his entire person.

"My Lord! The army of one hundred thousand is ready!"

"My Lord, the provisions..."

"My Lord, the supplies have already departed first..."

"My Lord..."

The preparatory work in Liaodong was carried out in an orderly manner.

In a situation where many thought Liaodong Prefecture was too far from Kuye Island, they had long since prepared for relief efforts.

They were waiting.

Waiting for an order from Liu Zheng!

Liang Erfu chuckled: "Is everyone ready!"

"Ready!"

The various generals were all very excited.

Because they knew that next, they would usher in the first troop transport by Train in all of Longyan!

Ever since the Steam Train was researched by Yintan City, it was actually first popularized in Liaodong! Liaodong was vast and rich in resources, and it was almost completely controlled by Liu Zheng! Under these circumstances, laying train tracks throughout Liaodong was the most logical choice, and as this Economic Special Zone developed, the return on investment would also be the fastest!

It was just that.

The tracks had been laid...

But what had been running on them all along were still Track Carriages.

The Steam Train had never been put into use.

Many people knew why.

Because this was one of Liu Zheng's trump cards!

Now was the time to bring out this trump card!

"Depart!"

"Yes!"

"Depart!"

On the tracks, the sleepers were already prepared!

The army of one hundred thousand, vast and mighty, was in high spirits.

Today.

They were going to make history! Pop-ups are severe recently, you can click to download to avoid pop-ups.