Although he had no food to borrow, Qi Yu still asked about the relevant reasons very seriously.
That is, why did Leng Qing suddenly ask for so much food?
Yes, what is it for?
In my memory, although Sarawak is a weak agricultural land, it can basically achieve self-production and self-sufficiency in food. Now, why is there a shortage of food?
Xiaotong sighed quietly and said: "What my father doesn't know is that in the summer of this year, that place was ravaged by a typhoon and heavy rains, and the food rations grown by the people were also affected by this and the production was reduced. In this way, Since then, there has been a shortage of food. For the long-term stability of the country, Leng Qing has to think carefully about how to raise food."
Unexpectedly, apart from Huguang, even Sarawak has suffered from natural disasters.
This year has been really eventful!
After finishing his emotion, Qi Yu couldn't help but ask Xiaotong: "From my daughter's point of view, should we lend the food from Sarawak? Or should we not lend it?"
The latter said without hesitation: "In my daughter's opinion, these grains must be borrowed! Otherwise, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will be lost."
"Why is this? Tell me your reason!"
"Um……"
Xiaotong nodded, and then analyzed: "Among the places in Southeast Asia, Sarawak is the only country that can achieve 'drawing in' without using the government's army. This is the so-called subduing the enemy without fighting. . From a diplomatic perspective, this move is the best way to deal with people who are hard to come by."
After a pause, she continued: "Right now, Sarawak's political arena has completed the reorganization of forces after the restructuring. Under Leng Qing's deliberate manipulation, those pro-Chinese politicians have gradually entered the country's political arena and successfully gained power. .With people like them as the cornerstone of diplomacy, it is not impossible for Sarawak to be incorporated into our Qiongzhou territory. And this time, it is a rare good opportunity. If we, Qiongzhou, can help us in this critical moment, we will definitely gain a lot. In the future, as long as someone raises his voice in the political arena, good things like opening up new territories and expanding territory may be promoted.”
This statement is very reasonable, and this account is also very thorough.
Using one-time food aid in exchange for expanding territory is definitely a huge mistake and is 100% cost-effective.
The point is that this move can win people's hearts and let the people remember the goodness of Qiongzhou, which will have a crucial catalytic effect on the possible assimilation in the future.
Therefore, Qi Yu still praised Leng Qing's suggestion to win people's hearts.
It's done.
A good thing is a good thing, but in reality it is a bit inadequate.
Without this Huguang aid, there would be absolutely no problem donating some food, let alone two hundred thousand dan. Even if it were doubled, it would not be difficult for me.
Something is different now.
All the money saved has been used up. Where can you go to get food for her?
well……
Why do you think this happened all at once?
Qi Yu frowned and began to sigh.
Xiaotong also knows that it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice, so she also believes that this matter is indeed unsolvable.
Could it be said that we really won’t help this time?
What else?
Just when Qi Yu was about to give up, an idea suddenly flashed in his mind, and a wonderful idea came to his mind.
"Haha... Our family has food!"
"Ah! Where is the food?"
Qi Yu did not answer his children's urgent inquiries directly, but began to talk about it from other aspects: "Before this, I always thought that the mother-in-law of the Jincheng family, your aunt, was a useless person. A woman from a small family. But I didn’t expect that even a 250-year-old like her could get things right sometimes!”
Um? ?
Why did it suddenly involve my aunt?
At this section, it was Qi Xiaotong's turn to be a little confused.
Qi Yu pressed his hand and signaled her not to worry, and listened to his explanation, "Last year ago, a businessman from Java bribed your aunt in order to get some potato seeds. But your aunt, because she couldn't resist the money, temptation, so I secretly helped them."
Xiaotong was startled and asked curiously: "Is there still such a thing?"
"Indeed!" Qi Yu nodded and continued: "The final result of this matter is that your aunt got the money as she wished, and the Javanese people also successfully got their favorite potato seeds from Luzon. According to what I got recently The news shows that after the Javanese obtained the seeds, they immediately started extensive planting in their homeland. You said that after more than a year of hard work, there must be a small bumper harvest, right?"
Xiaotong suddenly said: "What father means is..."
"Since their Javanese unscrupulous people have stolen our food, why don't they go and get it back? If we count the capital and profits, it is completely reasonable to blackmail him for two hundred thousand dan. In this case, Sha Won't the difficulties of Laoyue be solved easily?" Qi Yu stroked his beard and smiled and said.
"What a brilliant idea!"
"That's why I said, a 250-year-old like your aunt actually does things right sometimes."
In fact, Qi Xiaotong was also amused by Huang's self-defeat.
Yes, if it weren't for her greed, where would Java have gotten so much ready food?
From this perspective, her stupidity actually helped Qiongzhou.
Thinking of this, Qi Yu immediately decided to put aside all the mistakes Huang had made before, and he would no longer give any warnings or harsh criticisms in the future.
As for how to ask for food, he has already figured out a rough idea.
In short, a just war with the purpose of blackmail can be launched to accomplish this matter.
The Javanese people are unscrupulous and steal our Luzon potatoes, causing huge economic losses to our province's finances. So, shouldn't I, Qiongzhou, send troops to that country to recover the corresponding losses?
If you do this kind of thing, won't you become famous as a teacher?
This war was launched on the grounds of punishing thieves, and it was absolutely just in nature. Even if the vassal country sued the emperor, he would still be on the right side.
Qi Yu firmly believed that Java would never dare to start a head-on war with the powerful Qiongzhou for just a few potatoes. Nine times out of ten, they will choose to admit their mistake and then pay for the food.
The principle of losing money and eliminating disasters is universal.
Qi Xiaotong sincerely admires the 'Potato War' designed by his father.
She never expected that her father would find another way and successfully find a good way to solve the problem.
"Father, from which jurisdiction do you plan to dispatch troops and generals to conquer Java?"
"Based on the practical principle of first-come-first-served, I plan to recruit from those who are close to the water and avoid looking for those who are far away."
"Nearby?"
"Um!"
Qi Yu nodded and immediately explained: "Not long ago, I asked Duan Zicheng to take command and lead the elite division of our government army to guard the exit of the Malaca Strait, and their garrison location was surprisingly close to Java. The port in neighboring Sarawak.”
"Oh, I understand!" Xiaotong smiled and continued: "Does father want Master Duan to personally go out and use his navy to conquer nearby Java?"
Qi Yu smiled and said: "That's right! Sarawak and Java are across the sea, and it's very convenient to travel back and forth by sea. Besides, this return trip is completely smooth, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone."
What a brilliant idea!
Ok, deal!
