In fact, what Emperor Zhu feared most was to talk to Confucian scholars and scholar-bureaucrats about Confucian principles.
His little Confucian knowledge is simply not enough.
Therefore, Emperor Zhu discussed some matters in a small circle - what was discussed was not the matter itself, but the execution!
How to implement the emperor's will.
If the Prime Minister is against it.
Then the only option is to replace the cabinet.
However, his two prime ministers were both "imperialists". Although they sometimes opposed some of Emperor Zhu's decisions, they would not insist on opposing them as long as Emperor Zhu showed his determination to implement them resolutely.
And those Confucian scholars who came from the Qing Dynasty did not have the courage to point at the emperor's nose and scold him in the Ming Dynasty.
Therefore, many things were passed under the strong promotion of Emperor Zhu - no wonder the emperors of the former Qing Dynasty liked to use minions so much.
After completing the decision to educate and brainwash children from childhood.
Zhu Daohua and two prime ministers were walking in the garden of Yuanmingyuan.
"Xiang Luo, who do you think is the next opponent of our Ming Empire after Russia?"
Luo Fangbo had traveled in Southeast Asia, while Gu Song had followed Zhu Daohua to Europe.
Therefore, their knowledge is relatively broad among contemporary scholar-officials.
"Britain! Your Majesty, Britain, the current maritime overlord, must be the biggest threat to our Ming Dynasty!"
Luo Fangbo said without hesitation.
Now in Europe.
Tsarist Russia had the largest army, and on the sea was Britain.
"Xiang Luo, I am talking about opponents, not threats." Zhu Daohua shook his head and said, "I believe that Britain is small and the population of the core race is only tens of millions. Although there is a powerful navy now, with the advancement of industrialization, such It is difficult for an island country with a small territory and small population to support a larger industrial system."
Zhu Daohua raised his head and said.
A population of tens of millions can support initial industrialization.
In the year just after World War II, the world was still dominated by the three giants of Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union.
But after the United States and the Soviet Union dismembered the colonial empire system of Britain and France, Britain and France, who were small in their own country, were completely removed from the world hegemony table.
The population support needed for the next stage of the industrial system is a population of hundreds of millions!
So in that era.
The economic giants in the capitalist world were replaced by the United States and Japan - and because Japan was a defeated country, its industrial system was incomplete and castrated.
Europe, on the other hand, wants to establish a European Community. If France and Germany work together to unify Europe, it can indeed be compared with the United States and the Soviet Union.
But there is a troublemaker in Europe who is holding back.
"In my opinion, in today's world, those who have the potential to become Ming Dynasty's rivals are Tsarist Russia and the United States!"
"America? Citigroup?"
Gu Song and Luo Fangbo looked at each other.
For such a weak country that had just become independent, was suppressed by Britain, and had its capital burned down by the army of the British Governor-General of Canada a few years ago, what should we worry about?
"Yes, it is the United States! After defeating Tsarist Russia, the next target to be targeted is the United States! Before the United States expands to the west of the American continent, we must first occupy the fertile soil on the west coast of the American continent to prevent the American continent from having a land area comparable to The country of Ming Dynasty!”
Zhu Daohua said.
"North America has too much rich agricultural land, many plains, oceans on both sides, and large rivers flowing in the middle. This means that if a unified country emerges here, the population potential of this country is likely to exceed that of our Ming Dynasty. !”
"And they are a white country. In the next few decades, Europe will not be peaceful. This means that they can continuously absorb European talents and funds. This country has great potential! Although they only have a thousand people now There are tens of thousands, but within thirty years at most, they can absorb tens of millions of immigrants from Europe! The population may even exceed 100 million!"
"Although our population is much larger than that of the United States, having such a large population is actually a burden for our country. Our agriculture mainly serves the people's food, while the United States' agriculture is to accumulate capital for industrial development. Services……"
"Furthermore, we are an ancient country with thousands of years of history, and all kinds of historical baggage are tied to us, while the United States is a new country. They can travel lightly without any historical baggage, and North America has a vast enough land to cover their Internal conflicts, once they complete their internal integration, it will be really serious!"
"And there are no powerful countries on land around them. Unlike us, there are big countries to the north, west, and south. They must maintain a strong army, and the United States' national defense pressure is much smaller than ours, so They are likely to be the countries that will grow rapidly in the next stage of industrialization!"
Zhu Daohua sighed and said.
"So our next goal is North America."
Zhu Daohua raised his head and said with his hands behind his back.
"We will establish a series of collective farms along the west coast of North America. I will enfeoff the people in North America and form feudal states. In addition, we will also oppose the expansion of the United States in North America and support the independence of Mexico. At the same time, we will also Looking for an opportunity to divide the United States!”
Divide America?
Gu Song and Luo Fangbo looked at each other.
Emperor Zhu was a little whimsical again.
The United States is doing well.
You can split by just saying "split"?
Zhu Daohua stood by the lake and looked at the vast lake.
"The United Kingdom, France, Prussia, and even Spain, Austria, and other countries are all small European countries, and they are nothing to worry about. The future world will definitely be a competition between countries with vast territories and huge populations. The Ming Dynasty, the United States, and Tsarist Russia , even India has this possibility! Therefore, in my lifetime, I will mainly do three things. First: strive to develop the industry of the Ming Dynasty. Second, colonize foreign countries and transfer all the surplus population of the Ming Dynasty outside. Third: eliminate The potential opponent is to dismember Tsarist Russia, split the United States, and prevent the emergence of a unified Indian country!"
"Only in this way, the future world will be the world of China and the world of Ming Dynasty!"
The emperor's ambition is so great!
Luo Fangbo and Gu Song were both shocked.
None of them expected it.
Emperor Zhu's ambition was so great.
But it dismembered Tsarist Russia, divided the United States, and prevented the unification of India.
These three things don't seem to be difficult except for the last one.
The first two things are quite difficult.
The first is to dismember Tsarist Russia.
The core of Tsarist Russia is thousands of miles away from the Ming Dynasty.
What if the Ming army crossed the Ural Mountains and the whole of Europe united behind Tsarist Russia?
The American occupation of North America is terrible.
Wouldn’t a unified Europe be scary?
As for dividing the United States
The United States is a vast and sparsely populated place, the land is so fertile, and the people are very wealthy.
Such a place.
How could it be chaotic?
In the Central Plains dynasties, war broke out only when the people had no food to eat.
Then Americans have more people and less land, so they don’t have to worry about food and clothing.
Are you so full that you can cause chaos on your own?
And even if people are in chaos, they will be divided?
What's the point?
Did Emperor Zhu think too idealistically?
Moreover, the United States was originally a British colony, and most of its citizens were from Britain.
In the event of chaos, Britain would regain control of the United States.
Wouldn't that be more trouble?
Emperor Zhu's dream is very beautiful.
The reality is very skinny.
Europe.
Paris.
The Consulate General of the Ming Empire in Europe and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Europe Pan Youke are now facing pressure from diplomats from Britain, Spain, the Netherlands, Russia, Prussia, Austria and other countries.
"Mr. Ambassador, the Kingdom of Britain believes that if the Ming Empire's army crosses the Yenisei River, it will be a provocation to the entire Europe! We will stand behind the Russian Empire to resist the Ming Empire's aggression!"
"The Ming Empire must understand that the Russian Empire is also a European country."
"We will stand with Russia!"
A group of European diplomats shouted threats.
Pan Youke looked as normal and said: "The Ming Empire does not accept any threats. The purpose of our war is to rescue the Buryat Mongolian tribes and Siberian tribes who are oppressed by the Slavs!"
"As you said, the Russian Empire is a European country, so it should not appear in Asia! Their national border should stay east of the Ural Mountains and the Ural River!"
'it's out of the question! Siberia is a sacrosanct territory of the Russian Empire! '
The Russian diplomat immediately jumped to his feet.
The national border is pressed to the Ural Mountains?
The two hundred years of expansion of the Russian Empire have all been in vain!
"Yes! What is the relationship between the Mongols and your Ming Empire!"
the Spanish diplomat shouted.
A smile appeared on Pan Youke's lips: "Of course the Mongols have something to do with me, the Ming Dynasty. Now all the Mongolian tribes and tribal leaders with the blood of the Golden Family have surrendered to the Ming Dynasty and respected the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty as the Great Khan of Mongolia!"
"As the Great Khan of Mongolia, I, the Ming Dynasty, have sufficient legal basis to take back the homeland of the Mongol Empire, including the lands of the Chagatai Khanate, Ilkhanate and Golden Horde!"
Pan Youke opened his mouth and declared that the Mongol Empire has existed since ancient times.
(End of chapter)
