Today’s third update: Chapter 574!
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"Central Plains, Lianghuai, Jingchu..." Xu Kun murmured to himself, looking at the three locations on the map and falling into deep thought.
Each of the three regions has its own advantages and challenges!
Let’s start with the Central Plains, which covers the largest area. Looking at this geographical location, it is definitely the center of the entire Chinese territory. It is a vast plain. If the seventh base city is established here, I don’t know how many people can be fed!
The biggest advantage of building the seventh base city here is that this area is connected to the Guanzhong area.
Luoyang, one of the two major centers of Zhongzhou Base City, can provide convenience for its construction!
Once established, it will be connected with the Zhongzhou base city, and they will compete with each other!
But equally, this area belongs to the land of the Four Wars!
Connecting with Guanzhong in the west, troops can be sent to the Yellow River in the north, the Huaihe River Basin in the east, and the Dabie Mountains and Tongbai Mountains in the south can be relied upon!
The geographical location is excellent, but the challenges it faces are not small. Why the six established base cities in China did not choose this place? It is because the natural protection is not enough!
The endless plains can easily be crossed by an iron army from north to south, and from east to west!
When surrounded by enemies on all sides, a blessed land will become a desperate place and fall into a situation of great siege. Although the enemies on all sides are not very strong, the middle and low-level troops are indispensable!
Looking at the Lianghuai River Basin, it is similar to the Central Plains region. The difference is that it is connected to the Jiangnan Base City. You can watch the south and north of the Jiangnan Base City. There is the natural danger of the Yangtze River in the south, the area where the Taishan Ghost Clan is in the north, and the area where the Taishan Ghost Clan is in the east. Enter the Central Plains!
"If we can connect the Central Plains and the Huaihe River Basin and build an entire base city, then the throat between the Jiangnan Base City and the Zhongzhou Base City will be opened!"
Listening to Xu Kun's words, Yang Yao's eyes widened: "Good guy, brother Xiao Kun, you are so greedy. You actually want to directly build a large base city that surpasses the imperial capital base city. The idea is very good, but with the power of the entire China , it is not easy to eliminate the racial creatures entrenched in these two areas, and to resist the aquatic creatures from the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins at the same time!"
Xu Kun naturally knew that it was not easy. Once the line from west to east was penetrated, the entire land of China would be free to the human race!
"If Shan Ruo builds a base city similar in size to the six major base cities and wants to maximize benefits, in my opinion, the land of Jingchu is the most suitable!"
Yang Yao smiled: "Why?"
"First, once a base city is established in the land of Jingchu, connecting Bashu to the west, Lingnan to the south, and heading eastward along the Yangtze River, it can reach the base city of Jiangnan. One city is established and three cities are connected. The southern part of the land of China can be completely controlled. !”
"Secondly, the land of Jingchu is extremely long from north to south, and is surrounded by mountains on three sides. There are dangers to rely on. If enemies attack from three sides, there are two major base cities in Lingnan and Xijiang that can provide assistance. The Jianghan and Dongting Lake areas can provide assistance. The strategic significance of the hinterland is no less than that of the Central Plains and Lianghuai regions!"
"To the north, we can build a fortress in the Nanyang Basin, and we can help each other from the north and south of the Zhongzhou Base City. If we retreat, we can protect the hinterland, and if we advance, we can send troops to the Central Plains, and then capture the two Huaihe Rivers!"
Bang bang bang!
Yang Yao was delighted: "As expected of my brother Xiaokun, this idea coincides with that of my father!"
"Ah? Does Uncle Yang think so too?" Xu Kun scratched his head in embarrassment.
Yang Yao nodded: "Dad said that if a base city is established in the Central Plains or the Huaihe River region, it is likely to be dragged into the quagmire of war. The degree of war disaster will be no less than that of the Great Wall base city. The Chinese people will protect the two areas all year round. It’s a huge headache because of the land, and the subsequent investment of resources is definitely a big burden!”
Whether it is the Central Plains or the Huaihe River Basin, it is easier to establish a base city, but it is more difficult to maintain it later, and the gain may even outweigh the loss!
"Looking at the land of Jingchu, the difficulty lies in the initial investment!"
Yang Yao pointed at the Hanjiang Plain where the Yangtze River flows and the Dongting Lake Plain below!
"These two plains are covered with dense water networks and are home to countless river and aquatic tribes. Whether it is the top powerhouse or the ordinary water tribe army, it is far better than the East China Sea that was previously controlled by Ao Guang!"
"It is so difficult to eliminate them, not to mention that with the Yangtze River as a troop transportation channel, the Yangtze River aquatic tribe can go down the river or upstream. At that time, the war may last for several years!"
"Once the Chinese War Zone starts a series of wars with the aquatic creatures here to open up the land of Jingchu, the other major base cities will inevitably be empty. If there are more mountain bird and beast races from the east, west, and south of the land of Jingchu, they want to eat them. This hard bone is too difficult!”
Xu Kun understood that unlike the Central Plains and the Huaihe River Basin, the initial investment cost in Jingchu Land was too high!
Of course, the later maintenance costs are greatly reduced, and the return rate is higher!
The question now facing the top leaders of the Chinese human race is whether to chew on hard bones and take advantage, or pick soft bones and suffer big losses!
If you are hesitant, after all, if you make one mistake, the good situation of the entire Chinese theater for hundreds of years will be in vain!
"Brother Xiaokun, how do you choose?"
Xu Kun pondered for a moment, and finally expressed his own opinion: "There is no way to guard against thieves for a thousand days. There is no danger in the Central Plains and Huaihe River. The four battle areas will do more harm than good after being captured. The Chinese people cannot The progress is stagnant because of the defense of these two places!”
"It's not easy to break the hard nut of Jingchu, but once you break it, you will have the opportunity to look forward to a higher level!"
"It is not advisable to pursue stability blindly. In a world of great strife, one must have an iron-blooded approach. Although the Jianghe Shui Tribe is difficult to deal with, our human race is not easy to deal with either. We are afraid of losses, and so are they!"
"As long as they are hurt, subdued, and frightened by the beating, they will not dare to be enemies with us. Obediently giving up their territory is their only choice!"
As a strong man of his generation, Xu Kun is not afraid of challenges, but he is afraid of countless little troubles!
"Hehe, I just like Brother Xiaokun who exudes confidence!"
"It's not in vain that my father deliberately delayed the establishment of the seventh base city!"
Xu Kun was startled, and he heard a hint of deep meaning in Yang Yao's words.
Yang Yao blinked her big eyes playfully: "Brother Xiao Kun doesn't think that dad is incapable of dealing with the Shui tribe in Jingchu land, right?"
Sky Eye, who can survive the Ten Thousand Dragons Devouring Heaven Formation and completely plot against the Dragon Clan, is recognized as the most powerful person in Blue Star. Naturally, he will not take the Shui Tribe entrenched in the land of Jingchu seriously!
He alone can be as powerful as an army of thousands!
Recovering a land with one's own strength is not just talk!
But he didn't do that...
"Uncle Yang wants to leave the foundation laying of the seventh base city to us?"
Yang Yao nodded, a serious look on her face: "Pave the way, build momentum, and take over the mantle!"
Xu Kun took a deep breath and felt a huge pressure on his shoulders!
With his Uncle Yang's ability, he led the sluggish human race in the Wuji era to countless levels!
If he wanted to, the human race could take a step further!
But if he is done, what else can future generations do?
Whether it is Yang Yao or Xu Kun, if they want to become the talkative people of the human race after Tianyan leaves, they must make convincing results whether on Blue Star or in Haotian Tower!
This kind of achievement is not just about your personal strength!
Fight against Wu Shengqiang, right?
But look at what life was like for the human race in the Wuji era!
One person's strength cannot determine everything, but a strong family is truly strong!
"The land of Jingchu should be guarded by powerful saints, right?"
"Yes, and there is more than one!"
"Alas... we still have a long way to go!" After understanding his Uncle Yang's intentions, Xu Kun let out a long sigh!
But this huge challenge did not make him feel a trace of fear. Instead, it made him... full of motivation and passion!
For a young man, the fear is not that he lacks the motivation or ability to struggle!
But, there is no goal!
How many young men claim to be well-educated and capable of being superior to their peers, but they have been stuck for a long time without achieving anything because they don't have a clear goal to pursue!
Pointing the way will save you from taking many detours!
Uncle Yang's cultivation of Xu Kun has always been by no means to encourage it, but to let him naturally go on the right track!
This method, which can greatly accelerate Xu Kun's own growth, will not last long!
There are still more than five months left, and it will be time for his Uncle Yang to break through the Blue Star's decree and leave Blue Star. From now on, the path he takes depends entirely on Xu Kun himself!
Just when Xu Kun was thinking a lot, the soles of his feet trembled, and the Silver Emperor Sky Falcon under him seemed to make a sudden stop in the air, throwing the two of them staggering!
what happened again?
Xu Kun looked forward and his eyes widened!
A black whirlwind that obscured his vision suddenly rose, blocking all paths forward!
In the black whirlwind, a thunderous sound sounded.
"I opened this road and planted this tree. If you want to live from now on, leave money to buy the road!"
Xu Kun:? ? ?
Did you encounter a robber?
