Chapter 1258: It Is Time for a Reckoning with Tsarist Russia

"Bastard, is this your Royal Navy?"

"Hmm? Is this your strength?"

"The best in the world?"

Hans went mad in an instant.

Luojinsi, who had just escaped to the shore and changed into a new set of clothes, was also trembling with rage.

Who could have imagined this?

Their British warships were all built of steel!

That was steel!

Not the wooden ships of the past! In this regard, British Battleships had long been the world's best.

But could you imagine...

That these steel-built warships could have several large holes punched into them by someone?

It's insane!

These Longyan are all lunatics!

If the battle had gone smoothly today, the navy and the army would surely have been happy and harmonious. But once a problem arose, it was a different story. There were quite a few army troops on those ships planning to cross the water! Nearly ten thousand drowned directly; how could one not feel the heartache!

"General, this matter was also something we did not anticipate."

Luojinsi did not like Hans's attitude and said coldly: "You should know that scouting for intelligence is your responsibility! Why were you unaware that the Longyan had such a unit?"

"You..."

Hans had a fiery temper and wanted to argue further.

Others hurriedly tried to dissuade them.

After all, it was normal for no one to be happy after suffering such a setback on the first day.

But...

Don't forget, this time Britain had deployed heavy forces!

They still had an army of one hundred and eighty thousand!

Even if it took three men to kill one, they could still trample Nashadier's forces to death!

Unity, at this time, unity was essential.

Under the persuasion of the others, Luojinsi and Hans each snorted coldly and began to plan their strategy for tomorrow.

However, they had originally intended to attack Suez with the intent of a Lightning War. That is to say, they wanted to take Suez within a single day.

If they couldn't take it in that day.

Things would become complicated.

Because at this time, it wasn't just Britain eyeing Suez, but also France and other European countries.

Therefore.

Once this fuse was lit, Luojinsi received news that very night.

A French army of one hundred thousand was marching toward Suez in unison.

This caused the British generals to change color one after another.

Because they didn't know if this France was coming for Suez or for them, Britain! Everyone knew that Britain and France were mortal enemies. Moreover, not long ago, Luojinsi had frequently launched crazy retaliations against the French Fleet at sea. The hatred between the two countries made it impossible to sit down and negotiate, because it involved the question of who would be the hegemon of Europe!

Therefore.

Suddenly, Suez fell into chaos.

When the French army appeared, Sweden also dispatched a fleet of thirty thousand, starting military operations under the name of protecting their own waters. Consequently, Poland, the Netherlands...

All began to watch the progress of this battle.

Something Nashadier hadn't expected had happened. This situation was something Jiang Xuan hadn't expected either.

When the second day came and they were prepared to face another great battle.

The rear of the British army suffered a ruthless attack from France.

Both men were stunned on the spot.

Oh, this?

But they couldn't lower their guard; the soldiers remained ready for battle. However, this fight between France and Britain lasted for five days, with neither side gaining the upper hand.

Holy crap?

There's such a good thing?

Nashadier was happy.

Jiang Xuan also breathed a sigh of relief.

But while he breathed a sigh of relief, he also felt the pressure increasing manifold.

So many people, so many countries, all eyeing Suez.

It was conceivable that the war here would likely be on the verge of breaking out at any moment, and it would only intensify.

But fortunately.

The more chaotic the scene, the more beneficial it was for them right now.

The East India army was already on its way to provide support; as long as they could buy time, Jiang Xuan felt they still had the strength to fight.

It was just...

Liu Zheng, who was in Longyan, had felt that the Suez front was relatively quiet just a few days ago. He hadn't expected that after a few days, they would start fighting directly...

The European powers certainly had strong opinions about Longyan entering Europe.

This was beyond doubt.

The power of Longyan, the rise of Longyan, made them all restless.

Originally, if Liu Zheng had been in Suez, such a chaotic situation certainly would not have occurred. But because he left due to the situation at home, it was different.

These European countries also chose to be so unscrupulous only because Longyan was mired in war with Tsarist Russia.

A headache...

Wars were breaking out everywhere.

Liu Zheng certainly knew that this was an unavoidable occurrence during the rise of a nation.

It seems...

The war with Tsarist Russia should be brought to an end sooner.

Not many days later.

Liu Dahao, who was in Liangzhou, received a letter from Liu Zheng.

Military provisions.

Liu Zheng instructed Liu Dahao, as well as Zheng Yueru, to satisfy the Qian family father and son's demand for military provisions no matter what.

This order was for two million shi...

What kind of concept is two million shi...

Just kidding, this is the annual ration for the Liangzhou Army.

A massive order meant massive profits; Menshikov would certainly not refuse. As for whether he would suspect the Qian family father and son, that was another matter entirely, and that would depend on the capabilities of the two.

No one noticed.

Starting from this day, large batches, large batches of grain and fodder began to be transported secretly.

Via freight Train.

These freight routes naturally had no fixed trajectory. This was precisely to confuse the other side.

Moreover, which of these military provisions were top-grade goods, which were mid-grade goods, and which were poisoned goods... was also very particular.

"My Lord, the grain is already on the way, it just needs some time..."

The Menshikov mansion tonight was still filled with singing and dancing, with the sounds of strings and flutes.

Hearing Qian Yonggui's words, Menshikov, who was currently embracing two beauties and kissing them passionately, jumped up in excitement: "So fast?"

Qian Yonggui chuckled: "This time, I have utilized all my connections and contacts in Longyan... My Lord, once this transaction is completed, I fear that my son and I will not be able to return to Longyan! At that time, we will have to rely on your arrangements, My Lord!"

Qian Feng also nodded.

"Good, good, good, hahaha! Rest assured, I will absolutely not treat you unfairly!"

Menshikov was incomparably excited, though in his heart, he was already thinking about how to dispose of this father and son...

Arrangements?

Hmph!

If they could not return to Longyan, then they would lose their utility!

By then...

Heh heh.

Menshikov was no saint, nor would he leave any evidence behind for himself. Recently, that Osilev's impeachment of him had become increasingly fierce. Destroying evidence meant that these two people absolutely could not be left alive!

"Are they all top-grade goods?"

Menshikov blinked his eyes.

The two looked at

each other and laughed heartily: "Naturally... they are all top-grade!"

Menshikov laughed along with them.

To the outside world, they were naturally all top-grade, but his greatest profit would come from being able to mix in some mid-grade and inferior goods...

This order.

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