The wedding ended quickly and the bride and groom entered the bridal chamber.
Su He then stepped forward to greet Jin Wang Li Fengming and Cai Wang Wu Jie.
He brought greetings from his father, Emperor Su He, and the two monarchs also respected their father, Emperor Su He, and his Great China Empire.
They have to work together to deal with the pressure brought by Fujian, and the support from the Dahua Empire is indispensable.
Su Shu saw the two monarchs and had something to discuss privately.
The fleet has entered the Red Sea, and the dignitaries of both countries have seen it. They know that the Royal Navy of the Great China Empire is powerful and their own is small.
Due to the pressure from their powerful northern neighbors, Jin and Cai must also cling to the thighs of the Great China Empire.
These two countries are very aware of current affairs. In Su Shu's eyes, they don't need to fight.
The wedding banquet was served quickly, and Wu Zhengxi, the eldest son of Cai State, took Su Shu and his party to visit Jin State.
Wu Zhengxi is about to marry the princess of the King of Jin, and he knows the Kingdom of Jin very well.
When they visited Jin State, Wu Zhengxi also talked about the situation of Cai State.
Cai Guo lived in poverty. Only places close to the ocean could build large cities and grow drought-resistant crops such as corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes.
In the vast desert inland, there are only a few oases where some small towns can be built.
Because the living environment is so harsh, they must compete with local indigenous people for precious living space.
The people of Cai are very tough and aggressive.
The cooperation between Cai and Jin this time was also due to the lack of food after the population increased.
They could import a large amount of grain from Jin at a lower price.
Su Shu listened to Prince Wu Zhengxi's story, and he also observed the situation in Jin.
The Jin State is a very traditional agricultural country. Due to the lack of technology and raw materials, its industrial strength is not strong.
The industry here is mainly based on the relatively rudimentary grain processing industry and textile industry.
The coarse cloth produced by the Jin textile factory has not been printed and dyed, and the quality is still poor.
This kind of coarse cloth can only be sold at low prices in Jin and its surrounding areas.
Su Shu knew the reason for this problem, which was that the technology could not keep up.
Both cotton planting technology and cotton textile industry require advanced technology as support.
The cotton seeds in the Dahua Empire have undergone hundreds of years of evolution and nearly ten years of optimal breeding.
The types of cotton grown in the Central Plains and the northwest are completely different.
Even in the northwest region, there are more than a dozen different types of cotton seeds classified due to different regional climates.
Jin could only purchase cotton seeds from regions with a similar climate to the Great China Empire.
Huainan is orange, and Huaibei is tangerine.
Cotton will not be so extreme, but cotton fibers will also appear different due to regional differences.
As for textile technology and other aspects, the technical gap is even greater, but Su and Shu don't understand it very well.
Jin King Li Fengming was also an ambitious man. He did not position Jin as a purely agricultural country.
Even though it was extremely difficult, Jin State also invested heavily in industrial technology, hoping to accumulate accumulated experience and develop into an industrial country.
Su Shu visited Jin State, and time passed slowly.
Wu Zhengxi, the eldest son of King Cai, is going to marry Princess Jin.
In order to join in the fun, Su Shu and others also followed the wedding team back to Cai State.
The Red Sea was blocked again, but the wedding team moved quickly.
They came to Cai Guo's port, a port located on the edge of the desert.
Su Shu saw the endless desert in the north of the Great China Empire.
But the desert here in Cai State is even hotter.
As soon as he stepped onto this desert, he felt that the soles of his feet were about to be burned.
It is very common for such a harsh environment to produce tough people.
Cai's wedding was not as complicated as Jin's, with a very simple ceremony of three bows.
Su Shu was warmly invited by King Cai Wu Jie, and he served as a witness to Wu Zhengxi's marriage.
He looked at King Cai Wu Jie's satisfied expression on Wu Zhengxi.
In the father's eyes, when a child gets married, he or she will grow up and be given more important tasks.
Su Shu was a witness for the first time. He was very happy. At the banquet, he was frequently toasted by Cai Guo's dignitaries, and he accidentally got drunk.
This is also the reason why Su Shu is happy that the journey is coming to an end and he will soon be able to return to the territory of the Great China Empire.
Otherwise, given his status and not wanting to drink, Cai Guo's powerful people would not dare to toast frequently.
Su Shu heard a rapid knock on the door in the morning, and he opened his eyes dizzily.
At this time, the fleet officers should move around freely in the city and buy some souvenirs common to Cai Guo.
The dignitaries of Cai State knew Su Shu's identity and would not bother him.
Who is outside the door?
The knock on the door was so urgent.
Could it be that something big happened?
The battleship Taishan was parked at the port, and the shells could be fired directly into the city. There should be no major events like he imagined.
Su Shu is now only the eldest prince, not the prince. There is no point in attacking him. It will offend the Great China Empire and lead to the destruction of the country.
King Wu Jie of Cai is a smart man, and he will never let anything happen to him in Cai.
Su Shu shook his swollen head. After drinking, it was easy to think wildly.
He shouted: "Come in."
The door was quickly pushed open, and Staff Officer Lu Yuanqi walked into the room with a serious look.
When he saw Su Shu who was still in a daze, he stepped forward and dragged him out.
Staff Officer Lu Yuanqi said as he walked: "Xiao Su, hurry up and get back to the battleship Taishan.
Something happened in the Kingdom of Fujian, and Zhang Wan, the Crown Prince of Fujian, came to ask for help in person. "
When Su Shu heard this, he got excited and immediately walked to the copper basin, talked about the cold water in the basin and started to wash his face.
Under the stimulation of the icy cold water, he immediately became energetic.
Su Shu quickly arranged his clothes and asked at the same time: "What happened in the country of Fujian that caused Zhang Wan, the crown prince of the king of Fujian, to come to ask for help."
Staff officer Lu Yuanqi said briefly: "Zhang Wan is on the battleship Taishan. I don't know the details yet, I only know the general outline.
The main force of Fujian is dealing with the Habsburg Dynasty and the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
Troops were concentrated in Eastern Europe, leaving Egypt with a military void.
The Egyptian natives suddenly rebelled, preparing to capture Cairo and block the Suez Canal.
Once the Suez Canal is cut off, the hundreds of thousands of Fujian troops in Eastern Europe will be without food.
Cairo was captured and the army lost the supply of ammunition. Their combat effectiveness would inevitably decline extremely quickly. "
When Su Shu heard that this kind of problem arose in Fujian, he immediately knew why the prince Zhang Wan of Fujian came to ask for help?
Fujian's military strength is all in Eastern Europe. They are fighting the enemy. Once they retreat, the front will completely collapse.
If Cairo and the Suez Canal fall into the hands of the rebels, the good situation in Fujian will immediately collapse.
The current situation in Fujian cannot be solved by ourselves.
The only way to solve this problem is to deploy foreign troops to quell the rebellion.
The closest foreign soldier to them is the Royal Navy Fleet of the Great China Empire, which is located in the Red Sea and is very close to them.
Su Shu soon arrived on the battleship Taishan.
Chief of Staff Cao Zhengyuan looked at everyone and said slowly: "Let's discuss whether we can save the Fujian players or not."
Admiral Zhan Tie slapped the table and said firmly: "Save, we must save.
The Great China Empire and its vassal states had a closely interdependent relationship.
As long as the vassal country has not left the empire's tribute system, if the vassal country encounters trouble, it must be saved.
During the Ming Dynasty, the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty all knew that they wanted to rescue the vassal state of Korea.
Our relationship with Fujian is even closer. We are all compatriots with the same culture and race, and we must save them.
Everyone has heard of the cruelty of the Ottoman Turkish Empire's army towards foreigners.
There are 90,000 Han people in Cairo. How can we sit back and watch these 90,000 Han people fall into danger? "
Su Shu stood up and said: "I agree with the admiral, we really want to save the country of Fujian.
The Great China Empire must not give a poor impression to the vassal countries.
We must save, but we cannot save selflessly.
We are not anyone's nanny. A vassal country cannot just blame the problem on the empire when it encounters some problems.
It can be saved, but Fujian must pay the price.
The Suez Canal in Fujian is not in danger. The Imperial Royal Navy is doing its part and has the ability to protect the Suez Canal in danger. "
Su Shu knew this situation and he had to support the Imperial Royal Navy in the rescue.
If he really lets it go, no matter what the situation is, public opinion may pour bad water on him.
His younger brothers had been watching for a long time, just waiting for Su Shu to make a major mistake.
There is no family affection in the royal competition. He is contented if he can experience the care of his father, the emperor, his mother, and his sister.
Admiral Zhan Tie and Chief of Staff Cao Zhengyuan, their eyes lit up after hearing Su Shu's suggestion.
Everyone in the Imperial Royal Navy knew that Emperor Suhe and the top brass of the navy valued the Suez Canal.
Through this rescue, they brought the Suez Canal under the control of the Imperial Royal Navy.
They will definitely be valued by Emperor Su He.
Chief of Staff Cao Zhengyuan said: "Commander Su's suggestion is very good.
The crisis in the Suez Canal is likely to affect the safety of millions of people in Fujian.
As the sovereign state, we must not sit idly by and ensure the safety of the Suez Canal. "
Chief of Staff Cao Zhengyuan immediately sent Staff Officer Lu Yuanqi to discuss the matter with Crown Prince Zhang Wan.
He did not go to negotiate in person. This was to allow room for maneuver between the two parties.
Chief of Staff Cao Zhengyuan no longer understands the bottom line of Fujian and goes directly to negotiate, which will easily lead to a stalemate.
Staff Officer Lu Yuanqi received the mission, and he quickly went to the living room to explain the requirements of the Royal Navy of the Great China Empire.
When Crown Prince Zhang Wan heard this request, he hesitated for a moment and immediately agreed.
He was originally planning to ask for help from Jin and Cai, but he would have to pay more benefits.
Prince Zhang Wan was really overjoyed when he learned that the Royal Navy Fleet of the Great China Empire was here.
When the Royal Navy fleet of the Great China Empire visited Europe, Fujian learned about the power of the battleship Taishan.
The Imperial Royal Navy fleet did not visit Fujian, which also caused a panic in the country.
Now in the Red Sea, we once again see the Royal Navy Fleet of the Great China Empire. The country of Fujian is in crisis again and is in urgent need of foreign aid.
Crown Prince Zhang Wan suddenly felt that it was dawn. This was entirely due to the blessing of his ancestors.
The strength of the Royal Navy of the Great China Empire far exceeds the strength of Jin and Cai.
Regardless of the quality of the soldiers, as long as a few naval guns are mounted on the top of the city of Cairo, Cairo will be invincible.
Staff Officer Lu Yuanqi quickly returned to the conference room with the signed agreement.
When Admiral Zhan Tie saw the agreement, he said in surprise: "It seems that the situation in Fujian is very critical. Otherwise, Prince Zhang Wan would not be so happy and would have to delay it to get more benefits for Fujian." .”
He immediately issued an order: "Chief of Staff Cao Zhengyuan, lead the Marine Corps to take over the Suez Canal immediately.
Arrange artillery positions at important nodes in the Suez Canal to prevent the rebels from affecting the Suez Canal.
The battleship Tarzan was unable to pass through the Suez Canal and remained in the Red Sea as support.
I personally took the cruiser fleet through the Suez Canal to support the city of Cairo.
The Royal Navy are all excellent gunners. With warships protecting the back roads of Cairo City, and coupled with our artillery support, it is not difficult to defend Cairo City. "
Admiral Zhan Tie and Chief of Staff Cao Zhengyuan quickly discussed the battle plan.
In such a sudden war, each general only needs to arrange tasks and perform freely on the battlefield.
The battleship Taishan led the fleet to Fujian at an extremely fast speed.
Su Shu found Zhang Wan, the Crown Prince of Fujian, who was worried.
He comforted: "Brother Zhang, if the empire takes action, nothing will happen to the Suez Canal and Cairo.
The rebels should lack heavy firearms. It would be very difficult for them to capture the fortified city. "
After Su Shu comforted him, he asked curiously: "The Fujian country I learned has always been developing very well. How come there are rebels this time?"
Prince Zhang Wan gritted his teeth and said: "We are still too kind, so we should completely eliminate these aliens.
Non-my family, its heart must be different.
We didn’t take the wise words of our ancestors seriously before.
This time Fujian almost collapsed, but I learned enough lessons.
From now on, when I take power, all those who believe in heretics will be expelled from the country. If they dare to resist, they will be shot immediately. "
After the crown prince Zhang Wan said harsh words, he revealed the reason for the rebellion of the native people of Fujian.
All of this is because Fujian is progressing too smoothly in Eastern Europe.
The hilly areas of Eastern Europe are a complete paradise compared to the deserts of Egypt.
The dignitaries and capable people of Fujian all tried their best to settle in Eastern Europe.
In order to stabilize the situation in Eastern Europe, Fujian also encouraged people to settle in Europe.
The Han people belong to the upper class in Fujian. They have money and technology. They don't want to eat sand in the desert at all, so they immigrated to Eastern Europe in large numbers.
The indigenous people of Fujian are also divided into two types. One is those who accept sinicization. These indigenous people choose to join the army and are deeply involved in various affairs of Fujian.
Many of them were rewarded for their merits and went to settle in the newly conquered territories in Eastern Europe.
Another part of the indigenous people in Fujian superficially identify with the Han culture of Fujian, but secretly still believe in God.
Fujian's battlefield in Eastern Europe was due to the continuous attacks of the Habsburg Dynasty and the Ottoman Turkish Empire, as well as the large number of new soldiers.
Casualties on the front increased, and occasional defeats were reported, but the front did not collapse.
At this time, the Ottoman Turkish Empire contacted the powerful indigenous groups in Fujian.
They connected with each other through their beliefs and interests, prompting local indigenous people to rebel.
The local indigenous people saw that a large number of Han people were not in Egypt, and their power was dominant.
These people felt that they could succeed and began to raise the flag of rebellion.
The Fujian Kingdom was in Egypt, and even patrol officers were dispatched to Eastern Europe in large numbers, not to mention the local garrison to maintain order.
The indigenous rebellion was not extinguished at the first time, which caused the rebellion to intensify. The power of the Fujian state in Egypt alone could not extinguish the indigenous rebellion.
Su Shu heard what Prince Zhang Wan said.
After summarizing, he came to the conclusion that in order to seek quick success, Fujian officials carried out superficial Sinicization.
This problem also occurred in the overseas provinces of the empire. If they could speak a few words of Chinese, officials would consider them to have completed Chineseization. This was the pseudo-Chineseization of the local indigenous people.
The real local supporters of the Fujian Kingdom are the Han people and the Sinicized indigenous people. Most of them immigrated to Eastern Europe.
Fujian's military strength in Egypt was again exhausted, and Egypt's lines were empty.
The natives, who already had hatred for the Fujian country, took the opportunity to rebel.
Su Shu agreed and said: "If you are not of my race, your heart must be different." (End of this chapter)
