Chapter 1250: Just This?

This is also the reason why Liu Zheng, on his way to Europe, could not help but return.

The interior of Longyan needs him to personally stabilize it.

Of course, the most important reason is still the sudden betrayal of that fellow Tie Mucheng, which really hurt him.

Tsarist Russia is eyeing them covetously, Tie Mucheng has followed suit with a betrayal, and the Youzhou army is at the gates.

The entire Longyan is in a state of panic.

In ancient times, there was the concept of national destiny, and many people were spreading rumors that it was Liu Zheng's constitutional monarchy that led Longyan toward decline! Therefore, whether constitutional monarchy is truly an advanced political system has caused many people to start doubting and scrutinizing it.

Hence, if Xie Ming really brought out this Imperial Edict of the Sash, it would truly have a market.

This time, Liu Zheng wants to purge these people.

The international situation has already begun to grow obscure and confusing, and he does not intend to let these people disturb his progress any further.

"It's starting to get cold again..."

At this moment, it is already nearing winter, and Liu Zheng cannot help but tighten his clothing; the north wind blowing against his face stings with pain.

The winter of the Little Ice Age always comes so early and is so hard to endure.

Jinghua this year will probably be even harder to endure.

"It's here, it's here, Marshal, the Declaration of War has arrived!"

The next day, Meng Zan was woken up by the shouts of a Scout.

"A Declaration of War?"

Meng Zan jumped up all at once, his eyes lighting up!

It really came?

This is truly getting exactly what one wants! Just as one is dozing off, a pillow is delivered!

After seeing Xie Ming's Declaration of War, Meng Zan began to laugh heartily, as if he had gone mad: "Good, good, good! What a fine Declaration of War! What a fine commendation for defending the throne! This time, I'd like to see who dares to stop us!"

In the Declaration of War, Xie Ming expressed his commendation for the fearless spirit of the Youzhou army, urging them to meet the difficulties head-on and return a clear, bright sky to Longyan! They must not forget the glory of the Longyan imperial family just because they fear the military might of Liangzhou! They must not forget that their royal title was bestowed upon them by the Longyan Emperor!

Of course, regarding the matter of Youzhou declaring an emperor, Xie Ming also expressed his anger.

But...

Miraculously, in the Declaration of War, he hypocritically issued a Self-Accusation Edict for himself.

That is to say, perhaps it was because of his own lack of virtue that Longyan is now plagued by treacherous sycophants and perverse policies. If the Prince of Zhao of Youzhou can truly end the current chaos in Longyan and restore the former glory of Longyan, he is willing to willingly abdicate his position as Emperor! The position of Emperor should be occupied by those with virtue; he will practice this ancestral teaching of Longyan!

"Heaven helps me, hahahaha, Heaven helps me!"

Meng Zan became excited.

The rebellion, for which he originally held little hope, had actually seen such a reversal!

There is hope!

There is great hope!

Meng Zan is no fool; he knows that as soon as this Declaration of War from Xie Ming spreads, the entire Royalist Faction of Longyan will begin to stir!

"Prepare to attack the city again!"

Meng Zan, who had hesitated for several days between continuing the siege and retreating, finally made up his mind.

Sure enough.

A few days later, Xie Ming's Imperial Edict of the Sash had spread throughout Longyan.

The entire Longyan was in an uproar.

Those old, stubborn members of the Royalist Faction knelt on the streets one after another, weeping bitterly, shouting loudly about the injustice of the world, and loudly denouncing the wickedness of Liu Zheng. They began to feel heartache for their Emperor, who was suffering such humiliation and torture inside the Imperial Palace! This situation was the same in every province.

At first, some government soldiers went to stop them and even made arrests.

However, these Royalist Faction members, to put it bluntly, were all people who had enjoyed imperial favor for generations; they had always been eating from the Emperor's bowl and enjoying privileges. Naturally, they were unwilling for the Emperor to have no power at all.

Inside the Capital

The chaos of the departments began once again.

At the foot of the Imperial City, there are the most nobles.

Naturally, there are even more people whose ancestors relied on imperial favor to make a living.

They were the vested interests of the past, so at this treacherous time, they once again took to the streets one after another. They gathered inside and outside the Imperial Palace, clamoring to rescue Xie Ming.

Chaos.

It has descended into chaos.

Ideological conflict began to occupy the entirety of Longyan.

There are people outside the Outer City, and people causing trouble inside.

Because it was inside Jinghua, Liu Zheng did not order these people to be arrested.

That would only be adding fuel to the fire.

Because most of these people are currently the elite class of Longyan, the most knowledgeable people. Killing them is definitely not an option.

Then let them know what pain is.

Then let them know what a dead heart is.

Then let them know what it means for illusions to be shattered.

Let them make a scene.

Liu Zheng's intention was to let them make a scene first.

Let them make a scene.

Xie Ming cannot be allowed to come out of the Imperial Palace. So these days, these people have been outside the Imperial Palace, crying and complaining in all sorts of ways, acting all filial, but they discovered that regarding their commotion, Liu Zheng's side did not take it seriously at all, and even specifically sent Duwei to maintain order at the scene.

What is going on?

Are crying and making a scene no longer effective?

This isn't right!

In the past, whenever they cried and made a scene, it would always attract the attention of the relevant departments.

What is wrong this time?

So they cried even more miserably, and cried even more convincingly.

But simply no one cared...

The Declaration of War.

It also reached the hands of many Feudatory Kings at the same time.

These Feudatory Kings fell silent simultaneously.

What kind of act is this again?

Are they going to stir up trouble again?

Oppose Liu Zheng?

Are they crazy?

For many people, that was the thought that popped into their heads at the time.

Isn't it good to develop Longyan properly? Everyone has food to eat.

But then...

They thought of something on a deeper level.

The Emperor.

The Imperial House.

Hmm.

This is another clash of ideologies.

And looking at Liu Zheng's reaction...

Based on their past understanding of Liu Zheng, if this guy hasn't stood up to say a word at a time like this, he must be holding back a big move...

What to do?

Should they join in or not?

Follow Youzhou, get involved, and let the Emperor come out again?

Or continue with constitutional monarchy?

These Feudatory Kings each had their own individual thoughts.

If they don't participate...

What if it returns to the era of imperial power like before?

If they participate...

They cannot offend Liu Zheng.

On one side is the Emperor.

On the other side is Liu Zheng.

This was a bit difficult to choose.

Thus, a bizarre phenomenon appeared.

A group of people immediately made a decision.

Since they don't want to offend anyone, then let's go with something ambiguous!

Military exercises!

As long as it was one of the several large provinces near Jinghua, they all began grand military exercises!

Tens of thousands of troops, over a hundred thousand troops, began grand military exercises and extreme training. The whole of Longyan set off this trend.

However...

Not a single army dared to go and join forces with the Youzhou army.

Wait and see what happens.

Observe.

When Meng Zan received this news, he vomited blood.

Just this?

Such a brilliant and eloquent Declaration of War.

And the result is just this?

Fortunately, there were still a few scattered small units that came to provide reinforcements.

Fight!

Meng Zan suddenly had confidence again.