in2ebook Chapter 322: Devastation and the Enemy Attack
Chapter 322: Devastation and the Enemy Attack
Due to the assassination, the atmosphere between the two sides became slightly delicate and tense in the following days.
In order to avoid encountering similar dangerous situations again, all travel arrangements and security measures during this period are under the full control of the professional personnel of the Guard Division.
Even the vehicles they were riding in were transported via a long sea route.
Jin Junli was a little dissatisfied with the tight security arrangements, but he wisely chose to keep it deep in his heart and did not show it at all.
After all, logically speaking, this assassination was indeed caused by some negligence on our side, so it is understandable that the other party acted so cautiously and as if facing a formidable enemy.
After spending three whole days in peace and a little bit of depression, we finally arrived at the rebels' headquarters in Quancheng.
Zhang Ye led a group of people and slowly stepped into the devastated city.
Most of the buildings on both sides of the road were in ruins, and the walls were covered with mottled bullet holes and traces of smoke and fire.
The streets were empty, with only a few hurried passers-by occasionally passing by.
Looking at the desolate scene before them, everyone couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh, their hearts filled with emotion.
"How long has the Sakura Country been colonizing this place?" Zhang Ye asked solemnly.
"Probably thirty or forty years." Jin Junli followed behind him, not really trying to estimate the time. He smiled wryly as he recounted that painful period of history. "My dad told me that when he was young, the Sakura Country launched a war of aggression and came to our country. Not only did they wantonly rob us of our land, money, and various precious resources, they also ruthlessly enslaved our people like animals!"
Jin Junli paused briefly, took a deep breath, and continued, "At the time, everyone was eager for these painful and difficult days to end as soon as possible. But who could have imagined that this wait would last for decades?"
At this time, Zhang Ye, who was walking in front, stopped and stared at the buildings on both sides of the street that had long been destroyed by the ruthless war. A faint sadness involuntarily surged in his heart.
At this moment, he seemed to be immersed in that dark era. If it were not for the help and support of the system, perhaps it would not be long before such a miserable and shocking scene would appear in the land of Da Xia where he was.
Fortunately, the situation in Silla was not too complicated.
Jin Junli turned around, pointed at the soldiers following behind him, and explained, "Silla's territory isn't particularly vast, and there aren't many different ethnic groups or complex and diverse regional cultures. This will provide considerable support for the smooth progress of the resistance army's subsequent work!"
At this point, Jin Junli quietly glanced at the changing expression on Zhang Ye's face. With a hint of caution and tentativeness, he asked softly, "Comparatively, the situation in Daxia must be much more complicated. Marshal, you were able to bravely fight your way out of such a difficult situation full of dangers and dangers. It was truly no easy feat!"
Hearing this, Zhang Ye nodded slightly in agreement. A faint smile played on his lips, but within that smile was a hint of deep helplessness. He then began to complain, "Various forces are constantly emerging within Daxia. Almost everyone harbors the ambition to ascend the throne and rule the world. Not a single one is truly committed to working for the welfare of the people. Even I occasionally have some selfish thoughts."
"This is actually quite normal. After all, people in their twenties are in the prime of life. No matter who they are, deep down in their hearts, they will have a strong urge to unify the country and rule the vast mountains and rivers." At this time, Jin Junli lowered his head slightly, as if he was deliberately concealing his fiery eyes and the corners of his mouth that were slightly raised because of the excitement in his heart.
I have to admit that what he just said was indeed correct.
In their twenties, young and frivolous, how many people can resist the temptation when faced with the vast territory at their fingertips?
Moreover, take the present-day Daxia as an example. The world is in great chaos.
Even if the various domestic forces can barely maintain superficial peaceful coexistence and refrain from invading each other's territory, those foreign forces who are eyeing you covetously will definitely not sit idly by and watch you live a peaceful life.
Even in a tiny country like Silla, which is poor, remote and desolate, there are countless greedy eyes watching closely in secret!
Not to mention the vast territory, rich resources and abundant land of Daxia, which is simply a piece of mouth-watering fat meat. How can it not make many people with ulterior motives ready to move!
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A group of people were walking leisurely along the bustling street. Suddenly, a military vehicle came galloping from behind like a wild horse. It broke through the checkpoints hastily set up by the guards at lightning speed, braked suddenly, and stopped steadily in front of Jin Junli.
In an instant, dust flew up, attracting the attention of people around.
The car door was suddenly pushed open, and a burly soldier with a sweaty face jumped out of the car nimbly.
He gasped for breath and, without hesitation, gave Jin Junli a standard military salute. His voice, loud but slightly trembling, he reported, "Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, just two hours ago, we received accurate intelligence that the Inoue and Dunye Regiments north of Quancheng suddenly set out without warning and are advancing at full speed towards our defenses at an alarming rate! As of now, the distance between them and our positions has been reduced to less than 20 kilometers!"
"What...what!?" Upon hearing this sudden battle report, Jin Junli trembled all over as if struck by lightning, and his face turned extremely pale in an instant.
He never expected that the Sakura Country would choose to launch an attack at such a sensitive moment.
You know, our current situation is full of internal and external troubles. The old man is seriously injured and is still recuperating in bed. The front-line positions have been reduced by more than half due to several consecutive rounds of troop withdrawals.
In this situation, if a large-scale battle really breaks out, they will be unable to withstand the fierce attack from the Sakura Country.