Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 431 Su Zhengyang's Declaration of Punishment: The Battle between the North and the Sout

Two days later, a Northern Xinjiang manifesto against the Southern Kingdom issued in the name of Su Zhengyang, President of the Northern Xinjiang government, caused an uproar.

September 13, 9

To all soldiers and civilians in the Northern Frontier, as well as patriotic people all over the world:

The southern government has betrayed the national justice and openly colluded with Fusang to harm the interests of our country. This is intolerable! As Chinese people, we are deeply saddened and vow to launch an army to fight against it to uphold justice.

1. The South Government disregarded the interests of the nation, betrayed its trust, and disregarded the interests of the nation. They disregarded the interests of the Chinese nation, coveted their own interests, openly colluded with Fusang, and willingly acted as accomplices to the evil, treating our territory and sovereignty as a joke and wantonly trampling on them. Their behavior is outrageous and is a great shame for China!

Second, the South Government colluded with foreign enemies, sold out national interests, and seriously endangered national security. According to reliable information, the South Government’s senior officials secretly communicated with Fusang and leaked our military, economic and other confidential information, resulting in our national defense being empty and people’s livelihood being in decline. Such actions are tantamount to inviting wolves into the house and aiding the tyrants in their abuses!

3. The Southern Government oppresses the people, imposes heavy taxes and levies, and makes the people miserable. In order to satisfy their personal greed, they do not hesitate to increase the burden on the people and wantonly plunder the people's wealth. The people live in dire straits, but the Southern Government turns a blind eye and a deaf ear. How can such an unjust government be tolerated by the people!

In view of this, we call on all soldiers and civilians in the northern border, as well as all patriots, to rise up together, fight against the tyranny of the southern country, and return our land to us! In the name of justice, we will hold high the banner of national justice, unite as one, drive out foreign enemies, and safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity. I hope that people with lofty ideals in the world will join in this great cause, face the national crisis together, and create a new era for the Chinese nation!

I hereby announce this, and everyone should be aware of it.

Leader of the Northern Frontier: Su Zhengyang Written in Dahua on September 13, 9th year of the Republic of China

When Su Zhengyang's article on the Northern Frontier's protest against the Southern Kingdom was published on the front page of major mainstream newspapers in the Northern Frontier, its strong voice of justice was like a surging torrent, quickly sweeping across the entire country of China. This article not only denounced the Southern Kingdom's series of unjust actions, but also, from the perspective of the people, deeply analyzed the various shamelessness and indifference shown by the Southern Kingdom's government at a critical moment when the country was in crisis.

As soon as the manifesto was published, the streets and alleys of the northern border, teahouses and taverns all became the focus of heated discussion. The people were angry and disappointed with the southern government's inaction in the Northern Expedition and its indifference in the fight against the Fuso Kwantung Army in the northern border. Many people spontaneously gathered together and read the manifesto aloud to convey the voice of justice in it to more people.

At the same time, intellectuals and patriots from all over China also responded. They supported the just actions of the northern border and condemned the unjust actions of the southern government by giving speeches, writing articles, and organizing rallies. Driven by these patriotic forces, the atmosphere of public opinion in China gradually heated up, forming a powerful force for justice.

Driven by this force of justice, the Chinese people's dissatisfaction and anger towards the Southern Government reached a peak. They said that compared with the heroic resistance of the Northern Frontier and Su Zhengyang's righteous leadership, the Southern Government's behavior was simply despicable and shameless, and was not worthy of being on the stage. They called on the general public to re-examine the Southern Government's behavior and give it due punishment to safeguard the country's dignity and the interests of the nation.

As the news of Su Zhengyang's intention to launch a war to the south spread, the whole of China seemed to be drawn into a huge vortex. This move was aimed at unifying the northern and southern regimes, and was warmly supported by countless people who longed for peace and stability. In their eyes, Su Zhengyang was like a brave helmsman, leading the country to a brighter future.

However, in the eyes of the Southern Government, all this seemed extremely serious. Facing the official declaration issued by the Northern Frontier and the millions of troops on standby, ready to march south at any time, the senior leaders of the Southern Government felt unprecedented pressure. They seemed to be in a huge storm and could be swallowed up at any time.

At this critical moment, Huang Guangtai, a representative of the Southern Government, stood up. He personally convened a press conference to try to clear the name of the Southern Government. At the meeting, he bluntly accused Su Zhengyang of throwing dirty water on the Southern Government and of finding excuses to accuse him.

Huang Guangtai believed that although there was indeed collusion between the Southern Government and Fuso, he had dealt with it seriously. He insisted that Su Zhengyang's real purpose was to realize his own ambitions and aspirations and to annex the Southern Government.

Huang Guangtai's words were fierce and firm, and he expressed the Southern Government's attitude of not fearing war. If Su Zhengyang really launched a war to the south, the Southern Government would be ready to fight to the end. However, he also warned that once the war started, countless people would fall into the flames of war and live in misery. In Huang Guangtai's view, Su Zhengyang's behavior was simply despicable.

After this press conference, the tension between the Southern Government and the Northern Frontier further escalated. Both sides were actively preparing for war, and the entire China was caught in an unprecedented atmosphere of tension. People were paying attention to the upcoming war between the North and the South, looking forward to the arrival of peace and stability.

In Beilong City, the General Staff Headquarters was brightly lit and the atmosphere was solemn. In the conference room, a huge map of China was hung on the wall, with strategic points and military layouts of various places marked on it. Su Zhengyang sat at the main seat at the conference table, wearing a neat military uniform, with epaulettes shining with golden light. His eyes were firm and deep, and he was like a sword drawn from its sheath, showing his sharp edge!

He stood up, his voice loud and powerful, echoing in every corner of the conference room: "The time has come! This is the opportunity given to us by history, and it is also the expectation of the people. Those who are righteous have many supporters, while those who are unrighteous have few supporters. The series of actions of the southern government have made them lose the support of the people. Their corruption, cowardice and collusion with foreign countries have made the people extremely disappointed. As for us in the northern border, we always stick to the interests of the people and safeguard the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country. We are the people's choice and respected by all people."

Su Zhengyang's words were full of passion and power, as if he was painting a magnificent picture. He continued: "In the past six months, the development of Northern Xinjiang has been changing with each passing day. Our economic strength has been continuously strengthened, and our military strength has been continuously improved. We have enough strength and confidence to achieve the war of unification between the north and the south! This is our responsibility to history and our expectation for the future!"

His words were like a torrent, stirring the hearts of everyone present. His eyes flashed with a determined light, as if he could lead people to a bright future. He continued, "We are not fighting for the sake of war, but for the sake of peace. The unification of the north and the south will end the long-term division and turmoil in China and create a peaceful, stable and prosperous environment for the people. This is the dream and responsibility of every Chinese! It is also the long-cherished wish of the entire northern border!"

When his speech ended, thunderous applause broke out in the conference room. The officers present were excited and determined. They were moved by Su Zhengyang's words and inspired by his determination and faith. At the conference table, the old president Yang Jiakai, who came to listen to the meeting, had tears of excitement in his eyes. This moment has finally come! The unification of the North and the South is imperative!