Chapter 1169: Theory of Imperial Self-Defense (Third update, please subscribe)

As the most famous university in the empire, the University of Nanhua is a "holy temple" in the hearts of countless people, both for students and teachers.

For many European professors and scholars who have just arrived, everything here is full of exoticism - its buildings are all red brick and green tile. Each building looks extremely solid and stable. It is rare to see buildings above six floors. Almost all of them are modern buildings in the Ming Dynasty style, with thick red brick walls, green eaves and tiled roofs, arcades connected, and rows of palm trees. The combination of classic and modern is full of strong cultural and academic atmosphere.

On campus, a student with a badge on his chest is introducing the university to visitors. It is unknown since when the University of South China has become a tourist attraction. Many people visit the University of South China every year, many of whom are those who are planning to send their children to study here. This has also added a new job to the university's work-partner society - campus tour guide.

"…For the Empire, the University of Nanhua, like the city of Nanhua, is a symbol of the Empire's rise. This university, which leads the academic frontier of the Empire, not only gathers the world's best scholars, but also gathers young elites from all over the Empire…"

“Elite…”

The campus tour guide's words made Guo Chengfu curl his lips. The word "elite" has a dual definition in this university. Although Daming's college entrance examination system is very fair, almost all students are admitted to the school through strict examinations.

But this is only almost - there are exceptions. There are also some students who come from so-called "social elite families" who only need to pass the "national line" to enter famous universities including the University of South China!

Isn’t that unfair?

Although the Ming Dynasty advocates fairness and hard work, there is also an early admission system in famous schools including the University of South China. The so-called early admission is based on background and donations. After all, in addition to government funding, a considerable part of the funding for the University of South China comes from social donations. It is natural to compromise accordingly. The price of compromise is that some children of the powerful, that is, the children of the "social elite group", can easily enter famous schools.

Is this fair?

Guo Chengfu was not clear, but he knew that this was actually the reality of society and the other side of fairness.

"...I personally think that the expansion of the empire has reached its limit. To a certain extent, the expansion of the empire is not so much about expansion for territory as it is about actions that are forced to be taken for security..."

Holding a champagne glass, standing in the gorgeous banquet hall, Guo Chengfu expressed his views to everyone. No matter what kind of salon it is, everyone will eventually turn the topic to national affairs. It seems that people are very concerned about politics.

"Professor Guo, this is just specious reasoning. How can the empire's expansion be an action forced to take based on security?"

The speaker is Professor Tom from Success Academy, a British professor who teaches mathematics at Success Academy.

"It was self-defense!"

Facing others' rebuttal, Guo Chengfu said.

"In fact, during the Nanhua era, the empire was forced to defend itself. According to official data from liberated Chile and Argentina, they had attempted to launch an invasion of Nanhua. At that time, Nanhua was, to a large extent, acting in self-defense to keep the enemy out of the country. This is supported by public official documents and official actions."

There is indeed relevant documentary evidence. Once the Ming Dynasty destroyed those countries, it would search for the corresponding documents and prove to the world that I was forced to defend myself, and it was the surrounding countries that wanted to destroy me.

"Those who wish to destroy other countries will be destroyed by them! The establishment of the Peru-Bolivia Federation itself is aimed at the Empire and poses a great threat to the Empire's security. They even made a ten-year plan. Facts have proved that the military's actions have ensured the Empire's security."

Guo Chengfu, who emphasized the "self-defense theory", was undoubtedly the most dazzling star at the salon. Even the organizer of the salon, Countess of Montelindo, had stars in her bright green eyes when she looked at him.

Count of Montelindo is one of the noble titles of the empire. More than ten years ago, Salvador Jovilha obtained this title by supporting the union of Paraguay and the Ming Dynasty. After Salvador Jovilha died three years ago, the title was taken back because he had no children to inherit the title, but his wife is still honored as the Countess of Montelindo.

The Empire advocates fairness, but many people are born unfair, like the Empire's nobles, whose children are born nobles, and this cannot be changed. Of course, no one in the Empire cares about these things, and the Empire's nobles are also very happy to hold banquets, salons and other gatherings. University professors have always been frequent guests at salons and various banquets.

Compared with ordinary people, the nobles of the empire obtained considerable returns through various investments during the rise of the empire. They did not need to toil day and night for food and clothing like ordinary people. Those idle ladies, especially some young widows whose husbands had died, would always open their homes to connect with the society. They had plenty of time to talk about literature, opera, poetry, and of course politics.

As a wealthy noblewoman, Countess of Montelindo was also one of the most proud ones. Many well-known people and officials in South China were frequent guests of her salon, and many of them were her lovers.

To a certain extent, the Countess's salon is a ticket for many ordinary people to enter the upper class.

"So, this is also the reason why you said before that peace has come?"

the Countess asked, looking at him.

"Yes, Madam. In the past, the countries were determined to destroy us. But what about now? As long as they maintain a friendly policy, how could the Ming Dynasty invade friendly countries?"

Guo Chengfu looked at the Countess and smiled.

"For example, Ecuador and Colombia have successively agreed to the road construction plan proposed by the Empire and started comprehensive cooperation with the Empire. The Empire will only treat friendly countries in a friendly manner. Gentlemen, the future is an era of commerce and peace..."

Looking at the people present, Guo Chengfu said.

"With the advent of peace, the Empire's goods will once again be sold well in the American countries. Peace and commerce will benefit everyone, whether it is us or them..."

"Professor Guo, don't you think that the trade between our South American countries has reached a bottleneck? God knows, the people there are very poor!"

A noble lady with long hair and gorgeous clothes looked at Guo Chengfu with a faint smile on her face and seductive smile in her eyes, completely ignoring the Countess standing next to her.

Looking at the beautiful lady in front of him, Guo Chengfu took a sip of champagne.

"Madam, no matter how small an ant is, it is still meat! It is better to have a market than no market. The advent of peace will definitely further stimulate economic development, especially with the construction of new areas, the domestic market will also be further expanded, which is the most important thing."

Faced with the charming look of the lady, Guo Chengfu did not refuse.

"I believe that in the next ten years, the empire will enter a new period of rapid development. As long as we seize the opportunity, everyone will gain extremely rich benefits during the rise of the empire..."

"Really? So investing in the stock market will definitely pay off?"

"Bonds are more secure..."

People in the salon were discussing stocks and bonds. When they were discussing the returns, the women would always make exaggerated and even coquettish noises.

There are always too many Rococo women in such salons. They are either coquettish, delicate, pretentious, or hypocritical. They regard overly exaggerated sense of formality as an elegant show-off. But... men, who doesn't like such occasions?

"Why, you're not used to it here?"

Just at this moment, the noble lady with spiky hair walked up to him and spoke softly.

"I know a great place, are you interested?"

Yes...how can there not be...

(End of this chapter)