The courtiers' economic debate did not affect the preparations for war against Sisro, Kaman and the three kingdoms of the Wodi Kingdom. Everyone knew that if the threat from the Liberians could not be completely eliminated, a sharp sword would always be hung on the head of the Tang Empire. Once some unexpected situations occur in the empire in the future, the Liberians could make a comeback at any time, and now conquering them can at least greatly reduce this danger.

Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu both recommended Wufeng and the Privy Council the suitable candidates for the Northern Expedition in their minds. Cheng Dayou, Song Tianxiong and Shene became candidates. Originally, Mulige was also a suitable candidate, but he himself declined this opportunity that might bring him glory. For him, after a long battle in the north, the matter of beating the fallen dog was meaningless. In contrast, he and Kang Jianguo both intended to represent the empire to expand to the New World, especially when they learned that the powerful people in the Western Continent began to strengthen the colonial efforts of the New World, their interest became even stronger. It was obvious that the Marine Corps was unlikely to be competent for such a grand project. After all, the war on land would have to be decided by the Army. Mulige and Kang Jianguo were both firmly convinced of this.

It should be said that the Lulong Arsenal and Lahore Arsenal, built solely by the Central Empire, quickly put into production and kicked off the Imperial Army equipment update. After learning that the powerful people in the Western Continent were at the forefront in this regard, under Wufeng's strong supervision, the Imperial Privy Council and the Ministry of Finance quickly formed a common opinion to speed up the replacement of army equipment as quickly as possible, and at the same time began to conduct large-scale targeted training for the army. The first ones to change the clothes were the First Legion, the Third Legion, the Sixth Legion and the Eighth Legion, which would all be the main forces that might be involved in the Liberia Battle and the New World Battlefield.

At the same time, the Yuhang Arsenal built in Yuhang also began to be put into production. The arsenal was invested by the Imperial Central Committee. At the same time, it used treasury bond funds to raise the remaining 30% of the funds to be invested in construction. It mainly produces military equipment for the Imperial Navy, and also marks the initial formation of the three major military-industrial enterprises in the seven major military-industrial systems of the Imperial Empire.

At Cui Wenxiu's request, Wufeng finally agreed to Cui Wenxiu's opinion on regaining Nan Meili. In fact, this opinion caused considerable controversy in the Imperial Privy Council and the Government Department. Bo Jinchen supported this suggestion, but Ling Tianfang and the Government Department both opposed it. Wufeng also hesitated for this. In the end, Cui Wenxiu promised that it would not trigger a large-scale war with Sioran and Jutland. However, after agreeing, Wufeng also left a tail for Cui Wenxiu, demanding that Cui Wenxiu need to choose the right time and before launching the war, it must also be reported to the Central Committee of the Empire for approval, and not to launch it without authorization. This also made Cui Wenxiu extremely depressed. Fortunately, he finally won the approval of His Majesty the Emperor, which was considered unsatisfactory. He thought that his plan would be very likely to be rejected, and even Bo Jinchen, who supported his plan, was not optimistic.

Given that the newly put into production of Lulong Arsenal has exhausted all production potential by several army corps in the Empire that were about to launch northern battles and hike to the New World, and have no potential to change gears for the equipment needed by the army stationed in the Central Continent, Cui Wenxiu strongly demanded that a military factory be established in Luxor, which has a relatively developed industrial capacity in the Central Continent to accelerate the empire's army dressing plan in the Central Continent. This plan was strongly supported by the Governor of Meli Qin Tieliu and Meli's industrial and commercial class. After obtaining the approval of the Imperial Privy Council, the Ministry of Economic Development of the Imperial Council finally agreed to the plan to build a new military-industrial complex in Luxor. The Imperial contribution was 60% and the local business personnel of Meli contributed 40% to build a comprehensive military-industrial enterprise, not only to produce various weapons and equipment for the army, but also to produce various weapons and equipment for the soon-to-be-built West Sea Fleet.

However, although Luxor has a strong industrial foundation, it is certainly impossible to start mass production of the newly built military-industrial complex in a short period of time. Such a military-industrial complex not only requires comprehensive planning, but also needs to be carefully arranged on the issue of security and confidentiality. This is also the main reason why the Ministry of Economic Development has not easily decided and solicited opinions from the Imperial Privy Council. Fortunately, the Imperial Privy Council also considers that the Baltic Sea and Aegean coastal areas will become increasingly important to the Empire. To ensure the interests of the Empire in this area, it is necessary to have a strong army and navy, especially the naval force, and to make the West Sea fleet that has just been approved to form appear on the Baltic Sea and the Aegean Sea as soon as possible with a new attitude and advanced equipment, which plays a very important role in deterring the surrounding strong neighbors to safeguard the rights and interests of the Empire.

On August 19, 702, the Imperial Ninth Legion, which had completed its preparations, and the Dodon Legion, which had been reorganized, jointly launched a full-scale offensive in the northern part of the Crescent Peninsula. When everyone was focused on preparing for the first, third and sixth Legion, no one had ever thought that the war would first break out on the Crescent Peninsula in the northeast corner.

It should be said that the time for Kim Jong-yang and Dodon Legion was quite good. As the Imperial Navy's Great Oriental Fleet frequently conducted large-scale military exercises near Kamchatka Island and Baodao, and even conducted landing operations with the Kingdom of Milan near Baodao, Rihara Shanchuan seemed to realize the approaching crisis. Not only did he draw a large number of Japanese local troops stationed on Baodao and Kamchatka Island, the army on the Crescent Peninsula had also dropped to an unprecedented level, which also created the best conditions for the Empire's military operations on the Crescent Peninsula.

On August 21, 702, the Dodon Legion, under the cover of the Ninth Legion of the Empire, after suffering considerable casualties, the Niuguan Fortress built by the Japanese at the throat of the Crescent Peninsula, and controlled the gate to the Crescent Peninsula. Immediately afterwards, the Ninth Legion and the Dodon Legion were unstoppable, conquering the main fortresses such as Zhuguan, Maguan, and Fenghouguan built by the Japanese on the west bank of the Crescent Peninsula. The Japanese failed to form an army and retreated to the southernmost end of the Crescent Peninsula, and eventually the entire army was destroyed.

The battle lasted not more than twenty days, and everything seemed unexpectedly smooth. Riyuan Mountains and Rivers were not even too late, and he did not dare to draw troops from Kamchaka Island and Baodao to counterattack. What he needs to consider now is how long can Kamchaka Island and Baodao defend, and if his rule on Kamchaka Island and Baodao collapsed, it would affect his dominance in the Japanese territory. He had abandoned areas such as the Cook Island and the Ryukyu Islands without hesitation, and even one soldier was not willing to put it there.

Wufeng glanced at the documents presented on his desk indifferently. He didn't even bother to look at them. The Japanese people knew that they had come to ask for peace and surrender at this time, which made him feel disgusted. These guys who bully the weak and fear the strong are more powerful than anyone else. When they see the situation unfavorable, they think about how to preserve their strength to the greatest extent. Keeping such people will only cause trouble for themselves.

"Su Qin, what do you think?" Seeing that his deputy prime minister seemed to be thinking, Wufeng knew that the other party must have some thoughts, but he did not think that Su Qin was so mentally retarded that he was ready to accept the other party's conditions.

"Your Majesty, I just think it's a bit funny. These guys should come to surrender when Dodon and Poole collapse, but they always have to give a glimmer of hope, as if they hope that the Empire will forget them, or they also want to see the fate of the Sithro and the Kaman people, but they never thought that Kim Jong-yang would suddenly come to them, and now they can't sit still." Su Qin shook his head, "Your Majesty has also read their request, and is willing to hand over all the occupied territory, but they have to ensure their freedom of trade and not punish them. They are quite tough. Those who don't know think that we have lost the battle."

"Hmph, these Japanese people are like this, and treason is common for them, but we have to admit that if Treasure Island and Kamchatka had not drawn too many troops, Niu Guan would not have been so easy to take down. I see that the war report sent by Kim Jong-yang still has a high evaluation of the Japanese's fighting will." Wufeng nodded, "Now the initiative is in our hands, and how to kill depends on our attitude."

"Is Your Majesty ready to let them go?" Su Qin was a little surprised. As far as he knew, His Majesty the Emperor seemed to have no favoritism for the Japanese, except for the Japanese women. In this case, it seems that his Majesty the Emperor's style was not the Emperor's style.

"Well, why not? Let them return the treasure island and Kamchatka Island to us first, and wait until we completely take the treasure island and Kamchatka Island into our hands before talking about other things. They have occupied the lands of the treasure island and Kamchatka Island for so long, don't they have to pay a price?" Wu Feng shrugged, "Of course we don't need to calculate it so in detail for them now. In short, it's enough that they can never achieve our requirements. What we need is a reason. I'm thinking that this is easy, right? They can't do the opposite?"
Chapter completed!