The Ming Dynasty began from Sarhu

Chapter 930 The Third Qi-Ying War

A month later, Frederick North, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland, led a diplomatic team to Paris.

In March, the Prime Minister delivered a speech entitled "Resisting the Iron Curtain" at the Sorbonne University in Westminster, Paris.

The speech content is as follows:

Principal Melukl, ladies and gentlemen, and last but equally important—His Majesty King Louis XV of France:
I am truly delighted to be here at the Sorbonne this afternoon (March 5, 1776).

I am deeply honored that your esteemed institution has conferred upon me this degree—after all, the reputation of this institution is already well-established.

The Sorbonne is the best university in Paris and also the best university in Europe.

Countless people of noble character and lofty ideals have emerged from this place.

They defended freedom and independence, and made outstanding contributions to peace in Europe and the world.

Ladies and gentlemen, as a visitor, it is a great honor and a pleasant surprise to be invited by the King of France to give a speech at the Sorbonne today!
The King and Queen, despite their busy schedules, took time to attend and discuss the future of Europe with us Britons. This once again demonstrates the unwavering devotion of brotherly nations (referring to the special relationship between Britain and France).

Never forget our original aspiration and keep our mission firmly in mind.

In this age of anxiety and confusion, in this age of the disappearance of tyrants, how can we protect the achievements (referring to the defeat of the Rakshasa Kingdom) that were obtained through great sacrifice and suffering?

How can we lay the foundation for global security?

Far ahead.

Ladies and gentlemen, at this moment France and Britain stand at the pinnacle of the world.

That's right, far ahead.

However, with great power comes great responsibility.

As Britain and France become world leaders, they should also shoulder the mission of maintaining global security and upholding freedom and equality.

Once, we joined forces to defeat the Slave Kingdom of Rakshasa.

Today, we face a new mission.

The opportunity to save Europe and the world is right before us, shining brightly before our eyes.

Are you ready?

If France or Britain had refused, ignored, or wasted this opportunity, how would future historians have judged this era and us?

This is the most dangerous time for Europe!
Once you get past this hurdle, your future will be bright!
Although the Russian Empire has been destroyed and Europe has entered a rare period of peace, we cannot relax. We must, as in times of war, guide our actions with firm beliefs, clear goals, and resolute decisions.

May God bless us.

May the people of both countries, under the leadership of King George and King Louis XV, safeguard the safety and well-being of countless families in Europe and the world, and protect the freedom and dignity of men, women, and children.

No matter where they are or what kind of rule they are under.

Here I would like to specifically point out the people of those Eastern countries:

The slaves were given the illusory title of the country's masters. They toiled in the sunless mines, guarded the desolate frontiers, and struggled in factories filled with toxic gases.

They had to support their families and teach their children to fear God, oh, in the far East, they believed in nothing.

However, they believe the rat's head is actually a duck's neck.

Although God has abandoned them, we must still ensure the happiness and peace of these pagans, and we must keep them away from war and tyranny.

The images of the Russians ravaging Europe back then are still vivid in my mind.

The protracted war, the devastation everywhere, and the corpses lying in disarray serve as a constant reminder that the battle against evil is far from over!

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On this peaceful afternoon, as I stand here, I am reminded of the tens of millions of people in the distant East, in the Kingdom of Qi, a neighboring country of Britain, a nation once known as the Celestial Empire, suffering from hunger, intimidation, and deception, living on the edge of a precarious existence.

The thought of this sends chills down the spine of anyone with a conscience.

We shouldn't just stare at this ancient empire like it's a monkey. We need to take action!

I have a dream: to protect every ordinary family from the fear and suffering that comes with another war.

In the distant eastern Qi Dynasty, the regional military governors were being annexed one after another by Tianxin City. The newly enthroned emperor, stubborn and willful, sought to repeat the delusional dreams of his ancestor Liu Zhaosun…

In the end, the achievements of the figurehead monarchy in the Great Qi Dynasty were almost completely destroyed by the emperor.

The new emperor wanted to establish a true, flawless nation, and imperial power was restored. With a considerable number of Longxiang troops, he provided the military foundation for his next round of reforms.

In my opinion, it is nothing short of a mad crime.

King George's distant cousin is most likely already...

It is reassuring that the world can be at ease precisely because the relevant technologies, manufacturing methods, and raw materials (such as Congreve rockets and airship engines) are mainly controlled by Britain and France.

Evil cannot prevail over good.

If that madman Liu Xuan had gotten his hands on these terrifying weapons, Europe would never have been able to live such a peaceful life.

In that case, it's unknown how many people the State of Qi would lose, and the consequences would be far more terrible than human imagination.

Oh, God!
Britain once signed a 50-year Treaty of Cooperation and Mutual Assistance with the State of Qi.

Now, it's time to change the treaty.

I agree with the suggestion of British Foreign Secretary Bevin that, for us, this treaty should be extended to 50 years.

That's right, 50 years.

However, the State of Qi is now becoming the most powerful force in Europe after the Rakshasa.

This treaty is now defunct.

This country has a population of 500 million, more than 10,000 warships, millions of troops, and countless artillery pieces and airships.

They possess the most powerful military force in human history.

In any case, we will stop the Qi emperor's reckless behavior and bring Qi back to normal.

To be fair, I have a certain inexplicable respect for the Qi soldiers who were fearless in the face of sacrifice and as steadfast as a rock, as well as their commander Liu Xuan.

Like Sisyphus carrying a huge boulder.

France, too, likely shares a similar sentiment regarding Daqi.

Britain as a whole—and I believe Paris as well—held deep sympathy and goodwill toward its Eastern relatives by marriage and was determined to overcome many differences and setbacks in order to build a lasting friendship.

We understand that the Great Qi needs to ensure the security of its western border by eliminating the possibility of Russian invasion.

We welcome the State of Qi to join the ranks of the world's leading nations, standing on equal footing with us.

However, from Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland) in the Baltic Sea to Trieste in the Adriatic Sea, an Iron Curtain stretched across the European continent.

Behind this boundary lie the sleeping capitals of ancient Central and Eastern European countries:

Warsaw, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, Bucharest, and Sofia—all these famous cities and their surrounding areas were under the shadow of what must be called the "sphere of influence of Qi," and were influenced by Qi in different ways.

Their emperor, the tyrant Liu Xuan, was very dissatisfied with the democratic and free situation in Qi. He planned to divide the country into many tribes, with different tribes checking and balancing each other, resulting in constant warfare and bloodshed. He wanted to cause Qi to lose at least 100 million people.

Other countries will suffer even greater losses.

This is to achieve the balance that the tyrant talks about.

Compared to the regional warlordism of the late Tang Dynasty, this model was even more terrifying.

Suffocating.

The Third Anglo-Qi War is about to break out.