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

Chapter 617: Fight at any time without fear of any opponent

"In addition to the Russian Concession, the French Concession, the Italian Concession, the Belgian Concession, the American Concession, and the German Concession were not spared. When our troops entered the concessions and carried out arrest operations against some of the most vicious criminals in the concessions, they also clashed with the guards of your major concessions, causing certain casualties and economic losses. Of course, in the end, these conflicts ended with our victory on the Chinese side."

After Fu Jiang's concise and powerful narration, the atmosphere in the entire banquet hall instantly became tense. Although his voice was calm, the content was like a heavy bomb, which set off an uproar in everyone's hearts.

The originally dignified and calm image of Hans von Seeckt, the ambassador of the Bird Empire, collapsed instantly at this moment. He slammed the table angrily, as if he wanted to pour out all his dissatisfaction and anger. His eyes were burning with anger, his face turned red with anger, and veins on his forehead bulged, like an enraged lion.

"President Su, do you want to make China the world's public enemy? Declare war on our entire West?" Hans von Seeckt's voice echoed in the banquet hall, making people's ears buzz. His voice was full of disbelief and anger, as if he wanted to overturn the entire banquet hall.

In the tense atmosphere of the banquet hall, ambassadors from major countries raised sharp questions and accusations to Su Zhengyang.

Italian Ambassador Marco Imperato was the first to attack. He stood up with anger flashing in his eyes: "President Su, our Italian concession in China has also suffered such an attack. What explanation do you have for this? Why did your army take such tough action against our concession?" His words were like a string of cannonballs, leaving Su Zhengyang no chance to breathe.

Facing Marco Imperato's question, Su Zhengyang did not answer immediately, but remained silent for a moment, and glanced at the ambassadors present with a deep gaze. This silence made the already tense atmosphere even more depressing.

Soon after, French Ambassador François Dubois also joined the ranks of accusations. She tapped the table with dissatisfaction on her face: "President Su, our French concessions in China have also been damaged. This is a blatant provocation to our country! You must give a clear answer to this!" Her voice was clearly threatening.

The Belgian ambassador Francis also did not miss this opportunity. He stood up and said in a serious tone: "President Su, although Belgium is not a top military power, your behavior is undoubtedly trampling on our dignity and interests. We demand that you give an immediate explanation and provide corresponding compensation!"

Finally, U.S. Ambassador Johnson also stood up. He was a burly man and spoke in a tough tone: "President Su, the United States is one of the most powerful countries in the world. We will not allow any country to infringe on our interests. Your behavior has touched our bottom line. We demand that you immediately stop such actions and apologize to us!"

Facing the questions and accusations from ambassadors from various countries, Su Zhengyang remained silent. There was no expression on his face, as if he was in a silent lake, without any ripples.

Facing the questions and accusations from the ambassadors of various countries, Su Zhengyang finally spoke up. He stood up, his eyes were firm and deep, and his tone was full of unquestionable authority: "Ambassadors, first of all, I want to state that it is reasonable for China to enter the concession to arrest those who have committed crimes on Chinese territory. These criminals have committed heinous crimes in China, and we have the responsibility and obligation to bring them to justice."

He paused for a moment and continued, "As for the conflict with the garrisons of various countries, it was because they stubbornly blocked our Chinese army from performing their duties, which led to the unfortunate incident. We have always maintained restraint and reason, but in the face of those who obstructed just actions, we had to take necessary measures."

However, Su Zhengyang's response did not calm the anger of various countries. US Ambassador Johnson immediately retorted: "President Su, your statement is completely untenable! The concession is our country's territory. Your Chinese army entered without authorization and caused a conflict. This is a clear violation of international treaties and a blatant provocation to our country!"

Following closely was François Dubois, the French ambassador, who echoed: "Ambassador Johnson is right. The border is an extension of our country's territory. Your actions have touched our bottom line. If you do not immediately stop such actions and apologize to us, we will have to take further actions to safeguard our rights."

The Belgian ambassador Francis also joined the rebuttal: "We absolutely cannot accept the arbitrary behavior of your Chinese troops in our concession. If you do not give a reasonable explanation and compensation, we will have to resolve this issue through diplomatic channels."

Facing the strong rebuttal from the ambassadors of various countries, Su Zhengyang did not back down, but instead strengthened his position. He straightened his chest and said in a tough tone: "Ambassadors, I want to make it clear that on Chinese soil, the so-called concessions are not lawless places, and do not enjoy any privileges. No matter who it is, as long as they violate the laws of China, we will hold them accountable according to the law."

He paused and continued, "If countries continue to avoid the issue of returning the concessions and continue to delay, then similar conflicts may occur one after another. We in China have a firm position and determination. We will resolutely safeguard the sovereignty and dignity of our country and will not allow anyone to infringe upon it."

As soon as Su Zhengyang finished speaking, the entire banquet hall fell into a brief silence again.

Johnson was irritated by Su Zhengyang's tough attitude. He stood up in anger and was about to continue threatening, but was interrupted by Su Zhengyang's wave of his hand. Su Zhengyang's sharp eyes were like a sharp sword, sweeping across the faces of ambassadors from various countries one by one, as if he wanted to see through their hearts.

"Ambassador Johnson, please be patient." Su Zhengyang's voice was calm and firm, without a trace of emotional fluctuation. "Our current dialogue should not be swayed by emotions. I hope that all ambassadors can have a new understanding of our country."

He took a deep breath and continued, "China is an ancient and powerful country. It has been rising rapidly in terms of economy, military and industrial development. We have strong national strength and firm determination. We are not afraid of any opponent or provocation."

Su Zhengyang's voice gradually became louder, like a torrent surging: "If you still think that China is as weak as before and can be bullied, and that you can use the war as a bargaining chip to force the Chinese government to make concessions, then I tell you clearly - you are wrong!"

His eyes flashed with a sharp light, and every word hit the hearts of ambassadors from various countries like a heavy hammer: "China is no longer the China of the past. We have enough strength and wisdom to deal with any challenge. If you really want to go to war, then China will do as you wish and go to war at any time!"