Chapter 476: The Revenge is Coming, No Escape

Shao Quanzhong did not give any explanation as to why he took three million soldiers to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His performance was completed, and he left the stage at the same time as Princess Sissi.

Apple raised her loud speaker and said, "Dear reporters, please don't leave. We have gifts for you all."

The etiquette ladies brought out beautifully wrapped gifts one by one, and every reporter got one.

When I opened it, it turned out to be a one-carat diamond.

Compared with Princess Sissi who was covered in diamonds, this is a far cry. The problem is that this was given for free. The market value of a gift is 200 taels of silver.

Of course, no reporter knows that Shao Quanzhong now has a diamond mine with a reserve of one trillion carats, and in his hands, diamonds are not worth much more than glass.

In fact, the cost of the diamond suit worn by Princess Sissi was basically the cost of a Wen miner's business trip to East and West Siberia, about a few dozen taels.

Making money from diamonds has always been based on deception...

"This is a gift from the newly established Wen's Diamond Company to everyone. This press conference is sponsored by Wen's Diamond."

“‘A diamond is forever.’ Diamonds represent the most sincere and passionate love and are the perfect gift for brides.”

"Wen's Diamond Company will sell the same diamond jewelry as Princess Sissi simultaneously around the world. Private customization is welcome."

Uh, a smell of advertising hits me, but who can resist an advertisement made by Princess Sissi herself?
Moreover, Shao Quanzhong's visit to the Austro-Hungarian Empire with three million Daxia soldiers was a truly big event.

The spark of love between Princess Sissi and Marshal Dongfang is definitely a gossip that readers all over the world will talk about with relish.

Some smart reporters have already smelled the commercial flavor of this press conference. It is obvious that Princess Sissi's wedding dress was not for her to really get married, but for the advertising requirements of the sponsor.

But, but, we can’t write like this. Who will read the news if we write like this?

The news headlines must be something like "Princess Sissi gets married", "The rich general in the East spends hundreds of millions of taels of silver to pursue Princess Sissi", "Marshal Shao personally leads an army of three million to Europe in pursuit of Princess Sissi"...

By the way, I must mention Wen’s Diamond Company, and I have to greatly enhance the sincerity that diamonds represent. If you marry a wife, would you have the nerve to do so without giving her a Wen’s diamond?
Ahem, you've already taken someone else's gift...

Apple, formerly the top star in the Qing Dynasty's entertainment industry, demonstrated extraordinary planning skills that were ahead of their time, and once again demonstrated her value in front of Shao Quanzhong.

The effect was obvious. Ping'er resumed her position as Shao Quanzhong's personal secretary and accompanied Shao Quanzhong to Europe with Maria.

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In Barcelona, the whole city cheered and the roadsides were filled with people holding flowers.

More than 30,000 members of the International Brigade marched through the city, singing passionate and deep songs, and headed towards the harbor.

With the end of the European war, 200,000 elite Spanish troops who had fought on the front lines returned home.

The rebels led by Marshal Serrano were defeated with ease. Serrano went into exile in the Netherlands alone, and the powerful rebels scattered like birds and beasts.

The International Brigade completed its mission and returned home victoriously.

More than 300,000 people took to the streets of Barcelona to bid farewell to these pure fighters who had no personal agenda and fought simply for their ideals.

More than 10,000 International Brigades soldiers were buried in Spain.

"They came from different parts of the world, spoke different languages, and fought for a common belief. Those warriors who rest in Madrid have achieved human immortality."

The International Brigade was disbanded, but they created a miracle. It was the first team in human history that fought entirely for ideals.

They were neither mercenaries for money nor subjects recruited by any emperor. Each of them knew what they were doing and fought for their beliefs without hesitation. After sending away the International Brigade, 200,000 elite Spanish soldiers liquidated the rebels. The landlords and nobles who participated in the Homecoming Corps and had blood debts on their hands were sentenced to death and their property was confiscated.

The Spanish Civil War caused the deaths of more than 600,000 people, and more than 100,000 murderers were liquidated, sentenced and executed.

The stubborn and corrupt forces in Spain were completely wiped out. Isabel and Crown Prince Alfonso, who returned home at the most intense time of the war, gained great prestige and were called "the royal family of the common people."

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In the St. George's Strait between the British Empire, Ireland and Wales, thick smoke billowed over the sea as more than twenty ironclad ships sailed menacingly towards Dublin.

This was the main fleet of the British Empire, ordered to bombard Dublin.

At the most critical moment of the European war, Ireland rebelled, stabbed its big brother Britain in the back, and gained independence.

When had Britain ever suffered such a big loss? At that time, there was no choice but to appease the Irish. As soon as the European war ended, Britain immediately turned against them and decided to punish the traitor who stabbed them in the back.

A large number of British troops were still occupying Germany and needed to accept surrender. They could not return home until a peace treaty was signed and its implementation was supervised.

But the navy that had blockaded the North Sea was able to return home and was immediately sent to teach Ireland a lesson.

The whole world is watching this war, some are worried, some are gloating.

If you dare to stir up trouble in the backyard of British big brother, you must be prepared to be punished by British big brother later.

The bombardment of warships is only a small punishment in the first step. In the next step, the millions of British troops who participated in the European war will return. Can small Ireland withstand the wrath of the British Empire?
Sir George Munday stood on the deck of the 10,000-ton ironclad battleship HMS Indomitable and looked at the western coastline with contempt.

Ireland was never the intended opponent of the British Empire's fleet; they did not even have a single decent warship.

To deal with the Irish, it would be enough to send a few old-fashioned sailing ships.

It is absolutely an honor for the Irish people that the Commander-in-Chief of the British Navy has condescended to come here.

The reason why the British Empire Navy deployed its main force this time was not because the opponent was strong, but just for demonstration.

After the brutal European war, the British Navy is still the most powerful force in the world. Your uncle is still your uncle, and you vulgar red-haired people cannot challenge him.

The Indomitable was launched in 1876 and was originally expected to be put into service in 1881.

The slow pace is not because of meticulous work, but because the British fleet is strong enough and far ahead of the rest of the world. There is no need to rush and they can just go slowly.

When the European war broke out unexpectedly, the shipyard immediately worked overtime. Isn’t it in service now?

It's a pity that we didn't catch up with the Battle of Jutland, so the huge cannons are idle.

This 406-ton ship was equipped with two twin mm cannons. It had no rivals in the world. It was a waste to use them to bombard Dublin...

The huge fleet sailed slowly northward along the Strait of St. George, deliberately not running at full speed.

This deterrent bombardment was carried out with great fanfare and publicity. The slower they moved, the greater the pressure on the Irish.

I look forward to seeing the terrified eyes of those red-haired people. I wonder if they will see the white flag off the coast of Dublin and the Irish will surrender?

Thick smoke billowed over the sea, and the huge black shadows of ironclad ships kept approaching Dublin.

Sir George Mundy showed a sneer of contempt on his face. Ireland was doomed.

(End of this chapter)

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