Chapter 132: 132 Fall of Dayi

"The tactics of dissolving the military formations of the Four Nations have been successful. To begin the second phase of military operations, Command the three armies. Follow our plan," said Lieutenant Li Fengyang.

"Roger That!" the Chief of Staff sent orders to the three armed forces.

The Military Commission has planned the next step. The objective is to bring the leaders of the Four Nations alliance to the negotiating table.

If doing the usual steps, It would not be easy to get them to talk well. Therefore, Zhao Lingxin wanted the army to invite them over here by themself.

The Navy is the first unit to begin this military operation.

At the naval command base, 20 kilometers from Dongzhou City, The government built this place entirely to support warships. It was the maintenance of the imperial fleet.

Admiral Meng Bai, the Commander of the fleet, ordered the commanders to come to the meeting at the enterprise aircraft carrier.

"Our goal is to lead Emperor Dayi into negotiations with the Empire. Therefore, the first fleet will approach to attack the capital city of Dayi in the southern sea. Pressuring the opponent to surrender." Rear Admiral Meng Bai described the mission for each Commander and brief the plan.

"We are ready to start operating at any time."

The 1st Fleet of the Empire has departed from the Naval Base in Dongzhou City, heading towards the south.

One day later, at 12.00, the 1st Fleet of the Empire had arrived at the location of the Dayi region's capital city, located on a large island with a river running through the middle of the town.

This island is enormous. It has a population of almost a million people. The coastal area is home to a trading port and a fishing village. Deep in the island will be the location of the central city. Many parts have come together to become an important trading port of this city.

The capital of Dayi has initially been a trading port, the center of business in this area. However, later this state was taken over by the city of Dongzhou, ruled by the Third Prince.

The capital of the Dayi region, there is a large fleet of merchandise stopping for trading. With a fleet of royal frigates docked by the pier.

At this moment, dozens of 1st Imperial Fleet had appeared on the horizon. A large fleet of gray ships lined up in awe.

"Commander, we are ten kilometers from the capital city. There was no resistance or counter-attack from the enemy," the scouts reported.

"We will greet them a little. Destroy all the trading ports and the Royal Court's battle Sailboat at once. Direct down to all ships, so that all warships turn their cannons into enemy ports, "said Rear Admiral Meng Bai.

Dozens of artillery, every warship. It adjusted the angle of reloading, waiting for fire orders' approval.

This was a bright morning in the city of Dayi. People make a living and experience everyday life as usual. Without knowing, the point of a cannon's barrel was aiming at them now.

The Dayi people had never been worried about the war before. They have a capital that is far from the continent. Just relying on their fleet to protect their water from the enemy, It is challenging to have an enemy come to attack. Therefore, Dayi Country's capital has always been at peace, and no one ever wondered that this time the enemy would get close like this.

Many merchants set up stalls shouting prices, persuading people to buyback.

It was during this time on the trading port. Someone noticed that the 1st Fleet of the Empire had arrived.

"Today, there is a new fleet of merchandise again?"

"Look carefully. The ships were very strange as if they were made of iron." Someone noticed the color of the warships was unusual.

"It is impossible, who will use an iron to build a ship. Such a great weight, the ship would have sunk first." People started to gather together and talk about the massive number of warships that appeared to be near.

But the head of the Capital Defense Unit started to have a lousy expression because he felt that the fleet in front of him was a warship with no good intentions.

"Go quickly, hurry up, get on the warship," the chief of defense urgently let people ring the emergency bell to alert the alarm. Then hurriedly ordered all the sailors to be ready for battle.

But everything is already too late because Rear Admiral Meng Bai made an attack.

"All ships, attack!!"

Dozens of cannons burst out with flames. Send artillery shells to attack Dayi trading port.

The people and soldiers who were looking at the imperial fleet saw orange flames coming out.

"Hey, is their boat on fire?" Didn't finish the sentence. An artillery shell immediately destroyed the port.

A bullet hits the ground and buildings. There was an intense explosion. The heatwave scorched his face. The trading port has collapsed. The flames spread over a wide area. Building debris fell down. Many of them died suddenly.

"Help," the people started screaming and fleeing from the blast to the port. The power of the warship artillery can collapse the dock with a single shot.

The people began to run for their lives, scrambling to get out of the port city. Merchants abandoned their merchandise; survival was the most important.

"What kind of attack is this?" Defense Chief. Standing with his mouth gasped at Dayi's glorious harbor that had collapsed in less than a minute. He looked at the imperial fleet in fear. Then he found that the other company was turning the cannon towards this direction.

"The attack on the port was a success. The next target is the enemy fleet that is docking." Rear Admiral Meng Bai ordered the ship to change its next target.

"Everyone RUN, quickly," the defense unit head immediately ordered all soldiers to escape from the warship.

"BOOM," the 1st Fleet of the Empire did not allow them to escape. Shoot dozens of cannons, destroy the Dayi battleship to collapse with a single shot.

"Argh," many people died suddenly from the blast. The warships were broken into pieces. Left with a bit of wood floating in the middle of the sea, Many warships that had not yet sunk were slowly being swallowed up by the flames.

Dayi's wealthy port has been destroyed. The proud fleet is known as the Immortal Fleet that occupies the water. Became a piece of wood in just a moment, Dayi marine greatness ended in one day.

The Rear Admiral looked at the outcome of the attack. He knew that Dayi no longer left the defenses.

"Send two destroyers. Go into the heart of the capital." Rear Admiral Meng Bai gave an order.

The river that ran through the capital city of Dayi was unable to accommodate large ships like battleships. Rear Admiral Meng Bai sent a smaller destroyer into it.

At Dayi County Palace, Emperor Zhu Liuxian was agitated by the sound of a loud explosion.

"What's that sound?" Emperor Zhu Liuxian looked out at the clear sky without rain clouds.

"Is the sky clear like this? There is still a sound of thunder?"

Emperor Zhu Liuxian predicted it as accurately as he could see. The Holy Viceroy in Dayi hurried in, ignoring any rules of the Forbidden Palace.

"Your Majesty, this is terrible. There is a big deal. "

Emperor Zhu Liuxian slightly frowned. He does not admire anyone making noise.

"The Viceroy Venerable should also take care of his behavior. Something scholar said"

"Your Majesty, this is not the time to talk about it," said the ambassador, anxiously pale, as if he had encountered something terrible.

Emperor Zhu Liuxian realized that there might be some mishap. The emperor was about to ask. But the outside of the palace sounded like a thunderclap.

Two destroyers sailed into the river. Heading to the heart of the capital city of Dayi, People panicked due to the explosion. 

When people saw a strange warship, they fled away from the river.

The two destroyers headed to the Royal Palace of Dayi county, which was bordered by the river. Without resistance.

"Aiming at the palace walls, FIRE."

The heavy machine gun on the warship had launched a machine gun bullet, hitting the palace wall until it collapsed. Open to see the palace inside.

"Your Majesty, hiding quickly." The Venerable and Emperor Zhu Liuxian hugged each other, holding each other in fear. His body trembled, afraid that he would lay himself as a corpse. The sound of machine guns shattered the morale of the people. The emperor closed his eyes, not knowing anymore.

The Royal Guards could not rely on it. Their morale fell, only hearing the sound of a machine gun and the palace wall collapsing. They brought together their weapons to find a place to hide, not daring to reveal the body.

The maiden, the eunuch, and the women of the palace cuddled in fear. The whole royal palace was filled with weeping. No one dared to stand in front of a warship in the middle of the river.

The beautiful Dayi county palace has endured many centuries. Now the protective wall has disappeared. They are leaving only dust, scattered smoke, and debris.

Many of the people in the palace thought that they would die today. The enemy ships suddenly attacked. Mighty, no one can resist. Most of the soldiers just heard the sound of a gun; their legs shook, sat down to pay homage. They were no longer asked to fight.

Emperor Zhu Liuxian felt pity for his Royal Guards. Now they are in an unsightly condition. He shrinks his head like a dog has been defeated.

At that moment, the destroyer announced from the loudspeaker in a clear voice and echoed through the surrounding area.

"May everyone forsake their weapons, surrender. We come in peace. Did not desire for war. The Holy Great Da Zhou Empire invites you to negotiate." The announcement sounded like a voice from the sky. Come to comfort everyone.

Reiterates the spirit of the Empire that wants peace above all else.

Emperor Zhu Liuxian, who was crying miserably under the table, joined the Venerable. He was delighted that the other company stopped attacking along with opening a retreat path for them. Did not force death on each other Now, he would do anything to make the other withdraw.

" Chancellor, you hurry to represent our country and negotiate with the opposition." Kicking his underlying, chasing the High Commissioner to the front line.

"Your Majesty, I will hurry and leave immediately." The High Commissioner dumbed off the table. Walking on both trembling legs under the support of the eunuchs, Walk out of the hall and negotiate with the Empire.