"Obviously, this morning's shelling has completely destroyed some people's remaining illusions. These kind people originally thought that Qinglu was just showing off and intimidating this time. But based on past experience, Qinglu

Every time we try to invade the south, we must massacre a large number of people to establish our authority. This time, we want to say that the real war has begun!

"However, today's Ming Dynasty is no longer the tired and sick Ming Dynasty three hundred years ago! Ever since Empress Changping and Prince Yanping regained the southern half of the Yangtze River, we have been preparing all the time. Today, on land, we have the world

It is the strongest defense line in the world, bordered by lofty mountains to the west and the mighty Yangtze River to the east. Just this early morning, for the first time since the Yangtze River defense line was built, we drank the blood of the Tartars. After the Qing barbarians’ crazy shelling, we repelled their

The first attack! Our fortifications are intact and still strong. Our soldiers are on guard, looking forward to repaying their blood debts to the Qing captives. Our machine guns are loaded and ready to go, waiting to harvest the heads of the Qing captives again.

"In the sky, we have a powerful aviation force. We have more than a thousand combat aircraft, and most of them are the most advanced cantilever monoplanes. Our pilots have been trained hard and adequately, and they have all been waiting for this day!

Just today, they received their first combat baptism and have grown into war eagles with actual combat experience! After a day's battle, we shot down 36 Qing prisoner aircraft and captured 14 pilots alive, while we ourselves only lost 12 aircraft.

Moreover, all 12 skydiving pilots have been properly taken care of and will be back in the sky soon!

"At sea, we have the fourth largest fleet in the world and the second largest in Asia in total tonnage. Today, we have six battleships, three battlecruisers, four aircraft carriers, ten heavy cruisers, ten light cruisers, destroyers and submarines

More than a hundred ships. On the contrary, what about the naval power of that barbaric, ignorant, and naturally afraid of the sea people on the other side of the Yangtze River?... They have no battleships... They have no battlecruisers... They have no aircraft carriers. Then we need

Ask, what do they have?... What they use to prop up their appearance is just a pitiful six cruisers and dozens of destroyers!

"They didn't dare to take out even this small amount of possessions to fight. Our squadron cruised in the northern seas, blocking the Qinglu warships in their holes like mice. They didn't dare to come out. Because they knew that as soon as they came out, they would be destroyed.

They will be shattered to pieces under the cannons of our Ming Navy.

"Today we won our first victory. Our soldiers performed extremely well on land, at sea, and in the air. However, the war has just begun, and more severe tests are yet to come. The Qinglu have already occupied my Ming Dynasty

Most of the people of the Ming Dynasty became slaves under the rule of the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, from a general strategic point of view, the Qing Dynasty had a great advantage. Their soldiers were far more than ours, and their iron ore and coal mines were

There are far more strategic supplies than ours. Their capital is a thousand kilometers away from the front line, while our capital is only one thousand meters away from the front line.

"But at sea, we have absolute control of the sea. We can land on the long northern coastline, choose any location at will, and attack the inland, making the Qing captives unable to defend themselves. Our powerful fleet can even bombard Lushun and Weihai, making the gateway to the Bohai Sea

We opened the hole, and then landed in Tianjin with heroic troops and pushed directly towards Beijing. Under this situation, no matter how many troops the Qing captives had, they would not dare to press them all on our defense line. They had to divide their troops to guard and guard everywhere.

They must not only guard against our landing troops, but also be dispersed in various places, always ready to suppress the people who are dissatisfied with the rule of the Qing Dynasty and rise up.

"Are the Qinglu terrible? If you only look at the numbers, then the Qinglu's army is undoubtedly the most powerful army in the world. They have been promoting the words 'Thousand Division Army' for a long time. But everyone knows that it can only

They are just deceiving themselves and the common people under the control of the press. Once these four words get out of the iron barrel guarded by the Qing Dynasty, once they enter the world of free press and open people's intelligence, whether it is in our Ming Dynasty, Japan, Siam, or Australia

, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and the United States on the other side of the ocean... Any primary school student in these places will sneer at the "thousand-division army" that the Qing captives talk about.

"Why? Because today's Qing Dynasty is strong on the outside and weak on the inside. It is just like the Ottoman Empire and the Tsarist Empire of the past. It is strong on the surface, but it has reached the point of deep decay and contradictions internally. But it is not willing to give in, and it still wants to take advantage of its lack of power.

Before the complete decay and decline, it was the last time to stir up and devour people. The historical trend is vast and powerful. Those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish. Today is the twentieth century, and civilization and democracy are the trend. The Qing captives themselves also know that it

Such a regime that relies on massacre, ignorance, blockade and suppression can no longer hold on for much longer in the face of such a trend. It must fight to the death and use the craziest and cruelest means to continue its life.

"The Qinglu know that to the south of the Yangtze River, there is a civilized, democratic, and prosperous land. For three hundred years, this land has made it salivate. Now as long as it can devour this land, devour the people of this land, devour this land

If the wealth of the land devours the ideas and systems of this land's advanced civilization, then the life of this beast with its hands stained with human blood can continue.

"Three hundred years ago, our Ming Dynasty suffered from internal and external troubles, poverty and disease, and fell under the butcher's knife of the barbarians. The land of China was sinking, and the rivers were all red. This once glorious and civilized East Asian continent became a vent for Tatar people.

The slaughterhouse. Thanks to the heroic deeds of Queen Changping and Prince Yanping, part of our Chinese civilization has been preserved. However, the surviving people north of the Yangtze River are forever trapped in darkness.

"Today, the most severe test has come again. What is different from three hundred years ago is that today's Ming Dynasty is strong and prosperous. We have the largest gold reserves in Asia, and we have world-class shipbuilding, aircraft and automobile industries. We have

We have the densest transportation network in Asia and the most concentrated technical talents in Asia. We have the richest non-ferrous metal mineral deposits in the world. We have the strongest line of defense in the world. Most importantly, we have the best people in the world.

They are the most promising sons and daughters of the Ming Dynasty. They are unyielding, hard-working, intelligent, and perseverant. When the motherland needs it most, they will step forward without hesitation. Internationally, our friends are all over the world, whether in Europe or the Americas.

, there are countries and people supporting us everywhere in the world.

"This war has started today. It is a war between civilization versus barbarism, light versus darkness, and democracy versus autocracy. People all over the world who love peace and hate war will stand with us. The whole world advocates humanity and hates massacres.

All the people will stand with us. This is a war of the century. The fire of Chinese civilization has lasted for five thousand years, and we must ensure that it does not go out in our hands. If we lose this war, then the entire

Jiangnan, the entire Ming Dynasty, and the entire East Asian continent will be completely lost in darkness, barbarism, and ignorance. We will not be able to see newspapers or hear radio broadcasts. Except for the lies told to us by the Qing court, we have no idea what is happening in the world today.

What happened? We can no longer wear gorgeous Hanfu, can no longer read bloody poems such as "How can China be empty and deserted", and can no longer praise the lives of national heroes such as Yue Fei, Wen Tianxiang, Shi Kefa and Zheng Chenggong.

Deeds... If this happened in the twentieth century, it would be a tragedy for all mankind.

"The people of the entire Ming Dynasty! The soldiers of the entire Ming Dynasty! The workers, farmers and students of the entire Ming Dynasty! Let's work hard! If we win this war, we can tell our descendants that in that glorious war, we

It is because of my participation that the tragedy of "No China after Yashan" has been prevented from happening again, that the backbone of our Chinese nation has been protected from being interrupted, and that the sacred word "China" has not been tarnished.

"If we win this time, then our generation can hold our heads up proudly throughout our lives. We can proudly say: I am worthy of the glorious title of 'Chinese'. I am worthy of doing

Descendants of Yao and Shun.

"...Okay, today is January 5th, the first day of the war. I hope everyone has a good rest, and is brave and optimistic to welcome tomorrow. That's all I have to say, everyone works hard."

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In the Commander's Office at the People's Guard Headquarters, Qiu Qiu's chest trembled with excitement and she looked at Xiang Xiaoqiang with tears in her eyes. Xiang Xiaoqiang also had sobs in his throat and was so affected by his own manuscript and Zhu Yourong's speech that he was speechless.

The two hugged each other tightly. Qiu Qiu's face was flushed and she murmured:

"Xiaoqiang, you are amazing...I love you so much!"

Xiang Xiaoqiang said nothing and kissed her mouth in reply.

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In the Fengtian Hall of the Forbidden City, a wave of applause almost shook the hall. Zhu Yourong threw down the manuscript and fell into a chair exhausted.

The announcer suppressed the excitement in his chest and said into the microphone:

"Listeners, below is our beloved Chief Minister, speaking for us."

Shen Rongxuan took the manuscript and walked to the microphone.

Zhu Yourong stepped aside, and Zheng Gongyin and Mrs. Li surrounded her with smiles, praising her wonderful speech.

Zhu Yourong looked tired, but still very excited. She smiled slightly and said:

"This...this speech is the most tiring I have ever...make a note of it and set up a special propaganda agency, above the Propaganda Department, directly under the jurisdiction of the royal family and fully responsible for propaganda matters during the war...Let Xiang Xiaoqiang be in charge. "

"Xiang Xiaoqiang?" Mrs. Li said, "Isn't he the head of the People's Guard?"

Zhu Yourong massaged his cheeks and muttered:
Chapter completed!