King Yi looked at Xiang Ying with twitching eyes and said, "It seems... the young man already has a plan?"
Xiang Ying was not afraid of the old man's gaze at all, and nodded firmly, "Yes! The plan has been in place for a long time. If the stock market crashes, it is nothing more than the people's fear of war and worries about political instability without the head of state." !”
"Since they have such worries, let's get rid of them!"
"The Chinese navy is ready. Iron-clad warships will block the Huangpu River estuary and turn the entire Yangtze River into our sphere of influence!"
"Warships go upstream and capture all the cities that can be occupied along the river...Small gunboats can directly threaten Chongqing!"
"The Yangtze River system in the south of the Yangtze River is the most prosperous and prosperous area of China's economy. More than half of China's wealth is concentrated here! They are worried, how can the stock market improve?"
"If we take control, we can establish a new government in Jiangning or Shanghai...give them confidence and security!"
"They will always feel at ease in the area protected by naval guns. As long as people feel at ease, won't they be able to make good money?"
"The Jiangnan stock market is the largest part of our economy. If it is stable, the entire Chinese economy will also be stable!"
"In this world, only victory is the biggest benefit. Military victory can stimulate all confidence. Are you still afraid of a stock market crash?"
"How brave! You are really young and energetic... Seeing you, I suddenly recalled my rebellious days when I was young! Hahaha..." King Yi smiled but did not say whether he supported or did not support his plan.
"Youxi... I think what Xiang Ying said makes sense!" Bingtaro was the first militant to jump out and agree, "Occupy half of the Qing Dynasty. The Yangtze River system is originally conducive to the presence of our warships and the deployment of troops and generals..."
"Expanding the territory to thousands of miles is a huge benefit! I agree!"
Luo Huo looked at Xiang Ying and smiled, "Oh... you want a southern half? Don't you want the Forbidden City?"
Xiang Ying raised his head and said, "It depends on how the situation develops! It is not impossible to capture the capital when necessary! Especially at this moment, the British forces are blatantly trying to intervene. If Zaichun signs a treaty that is humiliating and humiliating the country, it will violate the rights of our Chinese people." What about the benefits?”
"Then we have to fight! Fight to the capital!"
Sima Yun was stunned for a moment, "Good boy...are you ready for a decisive battle with the British Navy? Are you sure?"
At this moment, Xiang Ying's body was shaking with excitement. He subconsciously licked his lips, "Haha... Who knows if I can win if I haven't fought before?"
"But I would like to remind you that the head of state has said more than once that since the birth of the navy in human society, it was not born for defense!"
"This is always a branch of attack and aggression! Anyone who adopts defensive strategy in naval strategy in history will not last long! All powerful navies that survive survive by attacking!"
Xiao Hexin was also shocked, "You...you want to gamble with the fate of the Chinese nation? It's only been a few years, but you are so bold that you are ready to go to war with Britain directly?"
"The things that the Yuan Dynasty must be careful not to make big bets on, actually turned into an understatement in your mouth?"
Xiang Ying turned around and said, "What else can we do? The situation has developed to this point. The British fleet traveling around the world has already set off. Sooner or later, they will start a war against our Chinese!"
"Since you can't hide, you have to fight!"
Fu Yin'er listened to everyone's argument and asked in a low voice, "But... But fighting a war depends on who is right! If we take action first and give the British evidence, will it attract more enemies?"
"Furthermore, my father has said that fighting under the banner of anti-aggression can best inspire and unite people. If we declare war first, what will the people think?"
The prince spoke, and Xiang Ying naturally did not dare to neglect and patiently replied, "The prince is too worried. In today's world, there are not many countries that can send troops across the ocean to Asia!"
"The British can't win many allies! France has been crippled in the Franco-Prussian War, and they are still recovering, while Tsarist Russia does not have much of a navy!"
"Prussia and Germany are our allies, and the United States is developing its own internal affairs with peace of mind... Who else in the world can the British pull? Are they counting on Spain or Portugal? Could it be the Netherlands?"
"Prince, please rest assured, no matter what our plan is, the strong will be respected in this world! After all, there will definitely be a battle between us Chinese and the British!"
“It’s much better to fight early than late!”
Luo Huo frowned uneasily, "Xiang Ying! Are you arrogant? This is not a good mentality to fight against the British..."
"What kind of mentality do you need? King Luo Tian, are you old? No more firepower? When the head of state started his business, did he start with everything ready?"
"We all want to prepare everything, but while we are preparing, the British are also preparing! They have the largest colony in the world in an empire where the sun never sets!"
"With the same amount of preparation time, can we beat their resources? So at this time, we have to fight fast and slow, so as to be prepared and unprepared!"
"If this delay continues, in three or four years, how many Zhiyuan-class battleships do you think Britain will have to replace? Can we match the number?"
At this moment, the Great Monk Long Shi suddenly opened his eyes, and stopped playing the rosary beads in his hand. "Xiang Ying...how many of the Head of State's trump cards do you have in your hand? What percentage of your chances of winning can you guarantee?"
This sentence came to a head, but Xiang Ying stopped talking. He sat back in his chair and said with a smile, "Where is the trump card? Isn't everyone aware of the navy's equipment?"
"Besides, I'm not going to start a war with Britain right away. I always have to wait and see how the situation develops..."
"The matter is still undecided, let's ask the prince to make the final decision!" Xiangying actually kicked the ball back.
At the first military control cabinet meeting, this disagreement and controversy had already arisen. King Yi was filled with worry and thought for a moment, "The current situation has not reached the most dangerous moment yet, so let's put aside the controversy for the time being!"
"The proposal to increase troops and purchase supplies has been passed and can be implemented. The old shopkeeper's proposal can also be passed... As for Xiang Ying's proposal, let's put it aside for now... What if the head of state contacts you again tomorrow?"
"The most dangerous and worrying thing now is the capital! Regardless of whether we participate in the war or not, there must always be an army closer..."
"I suggest General Luo Huo immediately go to Tanggu to command the battle. At this moment, a force should be mobilized to station troops outside the capital, even as a deterrent force!"
"Agree... the Bato team is willing to support the railway troops!" Hyōtaro jumped up and shouted.
"Agree...this is necessary..." Everyone present expressed their agreement. Luo Huo immediately ordered all the six thousand railway troops in Tanggu to set off for the capital, tentatively planning to annex Tongzhou.
At this time, Sakamoto Ryoma suddenly sighed, "Hey... I'm afraid... I'm afraid we have missed the opportunity!"
