To the First Emperor of Qin: The state has decreed this!

Chapter 227 The Japanese pirates not only refused to submit, but also dared to provoke us!

And this moment.

At the entrance of Bureau 749.

"Department Zhu!"

The young officer saluted, his expression extremely solemn.

"The Awakening has arrived at its designated coordinates!"

"Should we contact Comrade Zhang Fan to discuss the timing of the synchronized operations?"

Upon hearing this...

The serious expression on Zhu Feng's face suddenly melted, revealing a meaningful smile.

"No rush!"

He waved his hand.

"Comrade Zhang Fan is probably attending his 'morning court' right now!"

"We can't disrupt his rhythm. It's not too late for us to synchronize once things settle down on his end!"

He paused, his sharp gaze sweeping down the corridor, and asked:

"Have those old guys from the military arrived yet?"

The young officer immediately straightened up and led the way:

"Reporting to Commander Zhu, they've all arrived and are in the first conference room!"

"but……"

He seemed hesitant, then lowered his voice and continued:

"However, they are concerned about this cross-time-space joint operation plan, especially about Comrade Zhang Fan's time travel!"

"Still don't believe it! They have reservations and are discussing it inside."

"hehe!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Feng not only wasn't angry, but instead burst out laughing.

"Reserve your opinion?"

"That's normal! Theory without practice is never enough. Let them witness it with their own eyes. It's more effective than a thousand words from us."

As he walked, he straightened his collar, his eyes gleaming with confidence.

"Come on! Take me to meet these old friends of mine!"

And this moment.

Bureau 749, Conference Room 1.

The spacious conference room was filled with smoke!

Several elderly generals, their shoulder insignia gleaming with stars, sat together, each with a different expression.

"Japan has been making increasingly big moves in the East China Sea lately!"

An elderly general, with gray hair but still vigorous, placed his teacup heavily on the table.

He was none other than Zheng Jianguo, the Commander-in-Chief of the Theater Command.

"Hmph! A bunch of ignorant Japanese pirates!"

"Not only do they refuse to submit, they even dare to provoke us!"

"That's absolutely right!"

Another general, who appeared more refined, leaned back in his chair, his brow furrowed.

"However, Lao Zheng, since the higher-ups have already formulated a counterattack plan!"

"Why were we summoned to this godforsaken place?"

"Bureau 749... if I remember correctly..."

"Wasn't this unit disbanded and went underground in the 80s, ceasing all operations?"

"Why did it suddenly start again?"

He tapped on the table, his tone filled with deep confusion.

"And what kind of nonsense is this 'traveling back to the Qin Dynasty' thing mentioned in the notice?"

"Even though I'm old, I've read plenty of novels on Tomato!"

"Science fiction is science fiction, how can you bring it up at a military conference?"

"Isn't this ridiculous!"

Just then.

The heavy door to the conference room was pushed open.

Zhu Feng pushed open the door and entered.

The discussion in the conference room came to an abrupt halt as all the generals turned their gazes toward them.

"Old Zhu, you've finally arrived!" Zheng Jianguo stood up.

They were all comrades-in-arms for decades and were already familiar with each other.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries!

Zheng Jianguo, unable to contain himself, said bluntly:

"Old Zhu, stop playing games with us!"

"What kind of top-secret project is it that requires us old folks to be brought all the way here?"

"Please tell us about it!"

He waved his hand, emphasizing his words:

"Don't mention 'time travel' to me again!"

"I'm not at the stage of having dementia yet!"

Faced with doubts from old comrades!

Zhu Feng simply smiled, a smile that carried a hint of mystery and absolute confidence.

Instead of answering directly, he led the group out of the meeting room.

Seeing is believing!

"Come on, I'll take you to the strategic command center!"

"Once you get there, you'll understand everything."

……

at the same time.

Inside the Qilin Hall of Xianyang Palace.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"

"Master Zhang Fan's words are truly those of someone who is ambitious and eager for quick success, yet disregards the well-being of the people!"

"Our Great Qin is plagued by the Xiongnu in the north, and the Baiyue tribes in the south remain unpacified. Furthermore, our national treasury is gradually becoming depleted due to years of warfare!"

"To launch an overseas expedition at this time would be a waste of resources and manpower, and is certainly not a wise move!"

"If Your Majesty insists, I will remonstrate to the death!"

Zong Yu was the first to step forward, holding a jade tablet, his voice stern and stern.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the newly appointed Imperial Censor Ding Chen followed suit, his words even more pointed:

"Lord Zong is absolutely right!"

"Moreover, Japan is a wild and undeveloped land overseas, with barren soil and miasma everywhere."

"Even if we manage to capture it by chance, the losses will outweigh the gains, only increasing the burden on our Great Qin!"

"I second this proposal; the national policy should be one of recuperation and rest, and war should not be started lightly!"

Ding Chen's words were like a fire, instantly igniting the entire civil service group.

"Yes, Japan is said to be a land of barbarians, what use is it to them?"

"In the past, Xu Fu wanted to go to Japan to seek immortals. Now, Zhang Fan, who is also a Taoist priest, is also going to Japan. Could there be some shady business involved?"

"The national treasury is empty; the most urgent task is to appease the people. How can we afford to start another war!"

"..."

Whispers continued, all directed at Zhang Fan, who stood in the center of the hall.

Faced with a united attack from the entire civil service!

Zhang Fan, however, appeared calm and composed, even sporting a faint smile on his face.

He said in a calm tone:

"What you two gentlemen say makes perfect sense!"

"If Japan were truly a barren land as you two have described, I would never have proposed such a wasteful and exhausting policy."

Upon hearing this...

Zong Yu and Ding Chen exchanged a glance, a smug sneer appearing on their lips.

Zhang Fan!

At least you have some self-awareness!

however.

Zhang Fan abruptly changed the subject, his gaze sweeping across the faces of all the civil officials:

"But! If I were to tell you all, Japan is not a barren land at all!"

"On the contrary, it's a..."

"What about the inexhaustible silver mountain?"

The words "Silver Mountain" resounded loudly inside the Qilin Hall!

The entire court fell into a deathly silence!

All officials!

Whether it was a civil official speaking eloquently or a military general taking a wait-and-see attitude.

They all wore expressions of shock, disbelief, and... an undisguised greed!

silver!

In the Qin Dynasty, this was a metal even rarer than gold!

Silver reserves are extremely limited!

Although it is not in circulation, its rarity cannot be denied!

Moreover, foreign tribes truly value silver!

Silver was the currency used by foreign peoples!

What does a silver mountain mean?

Everyone present knew better than anyone else!

Looking at the instant change in everyone's expressions.

Zhang Fan knew that the fish had taken the bait!

He decided to add fuel to the fire.

"As far as I know, the abundance of silver mines in Japan far exceeds our imagination!"

"If we can obtain them, we can exchange them with the Hu people, the Baiyue, Linyi, and the countries of the South China Sea for warhorses and goods!"

"Enough to replenish the treasury of our Great Qin for several years!"

His voice was seductive, echoing in everyone's ears.

"At that time, Your Majesty may undertake large-scale construction projects and build imperial highways!"

"The military expenses for the northern campaign against the Xiongnu will be inexhaustible!"

"And you gentlemen..."