Chapter 622: Ming Dynasty's Road to War (Second update, please vote, please subscribe)

1873 was a year of great changes for the world. If Emperor Zhu had only flapped his wings when he came into this world 13 years ago, then by attending the funeral of Napoleon III, Emperor Zhu had single-handedly promoted changes in the world, changes that were all-encompassing.

As an expert in fanning the flames, Emperor Zhu personally pushed the world to the brink of the unknown.

In fact, it cannot be said to be unknown. After all, as the initiator, Emperor Zhu knew very well what would happen next.

"We are preparing for a world war!"

After returning to Ming Dynasty, the first thing Emperor Zhu did as he stepped off the airship was to summon all the cabinet ministers and tell them this "judgment".

World War!

The people of this world are undoubtedly strangers, but one thing is certain: they will not go against the will of Emperor Zhu. After all, Emperor Zhu is always right.

In fact, the reason for making this judgment is that...Emperor Zhu himself was the instigator of the world war.

Of course, he is also the planner.

"The great powers divide up Turkey" is just an appetizer. Once this appetizer is eaten, the broad alliance may split, but at the same time, some of the countries will further deepen cooperation. After all, human greed is endless.

What Emperor Zhu needed was to take advantage of the greed of various countries and lead them step by step to the feast of "beating Britain and eating meat".

The reason for planning this world war is that the rise of the Ming Dynasty must be based on the corpses of one, no, many countries. As a backward country, this is the only way to rise in this world of tigers and wolves.

The current Ming Dynasty is indeed an industrialized country that is leading in many aspects - a few years ago, the industrial output value of the Ming Dynasty far exceeded the agricultural output value!

However, they still do not have the capital to start a world war, but they have a strong desire to start a war. This desire is actually somewhat similar to that of Germany and Japan.

Ultimately, it was because the great powers had almost divided up the world, and if the Ming Dynasty wanted to rise, it had to break the old brocade.

There is a need to go to war.

But what about the strength to start a war?

Even though the Ming Dynasty has grown up after 13 years of "inferior development", its industry has developed rapidly, its domestic resources are relatively rich, and its land is vast and fertile. But in fact, the Ming Dynasty is just a child. It seems to be doing well in South America, but if it goes to war with Britain, it will be in trouble.

Well, Emperor Zhu really doesn’t have the confidence to win.

What is the source of this confidence? Of course, it comes from the strength of the country. If the country is not strong enough, and wants to smash the plate, it is estimated that at that time, just like Germany and Japan in history, they do not have enough hard power, so they can only bite the bullet and gamble on various things. Maybe they will win, such as the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, the Russo-Japanese War, etc. However, if you gamble for a long time, you will lose everything, and it is inevitable that you will lose everything, even your underwear.

A country that goes all in with the mindset of "beating the Western chicks and losing the sweatshops" is absolutely not qualified to become the real protagonist on the stage of world hegemony!

What kind of country is the real protagonist on the world stage?

Of course, it is those countries that, when they are weak, hide their ambitions, add fuel to the fire, constantly bleed and weaken the enemy, while trying their best to strengthen themselves and their circle of friends. Only such countries can win the final victory in the war.

Competition between countries is never a three- to five-year process, but a long one. Now the British Empire is at its most powerful, and launching an attack on them is simply like a dung beetle trying to catch a lantern - seeking death.

Therefore, in Emperor Zhu's plan to fight for hegemony, the first thing is to build a circle of friends and use the circle of friends to protect himself, that is, to establish a Ming-French alliance. This is to buy time for development. Now of course, it is to expand the circle of friends.

Expanding the circle of friends is to form an alliance deterrence and to make oneself have many friends. Only in this way can we completely sweep Britain, the troublemaker, into history in the future war with Britain.

As an expert in fanning the flames, Emperor Zhu was quite good at it.

After the meeting, Emperor Zhu directly asked the military to formulate a four-year war preparation plan. The reason for four years was because... the tenth Russo-Turkish War would be four years later, and four years later... it would also be the election of the French Legislative Council.

After sleeping with the Queen Mother, of course the Emperor had to be supported.

The Ming Dynasty must prepare to be involved in war.

Want to stay out of it completely?

Is it possible?

As a person who adds fuel to the fire, sometimes you need to take action yourself.

"I hope that in the next four years, the military can make preparations in the following aspects. First, starting from actual combat, reorganize and train a new army on the existing basis. In terms of scale, the current troops will be reorganized into 12 divisions. These 12 divisions are Class A divisions. The other 24 backbone regiments will be expanded into 24 Class B divisions, fully equipped, and the personnel will be maintained at 60% of the establishment. In addition, the country will be divided into 24-30 military control areas, and each area will be organized into a reserve division. The reserve division is mainly composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and technical arms. Once a war breaks out, it can be expanded at any time..."

To a certain extent, the military mobilization system of the Ming Dynasty was absolutely epoch-making. After all, for many years every adult male in the Ming Dynasty needed to receive military training, and physical education classes in primary and secondary schools were also military physical education classes full of martial ethics.

"Second, the navy should expand and train a new navy based on our country's actual bearing capacity. In the next four years, the navy should build at least 6 battleships and no less than 10 cruisers. Third, establish and train a capable and powerful aviation and floating force. Fourth, build a more efficient national military mobilization system. Fifth, reform military academies and establish a reserve officer training system in high schools and universities. All college and technical college students must receive reserve officer training."

Zhu Xianhai then mentioned the expansion and construction projects of coastal fortresses and naval bases from the Ming mainland to the colonies, and at the end Zhu Xianhai specifically emphasized it.

"At present, even if we build new naval bases in the Congo River, Guinea, New Xiamen and Naha, it does not change our blank in the Indian Ocean. So in the next four years, I hope that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can work hard to help us break this situation. After all, in the future competition, we will be involved in a global confrontation..."

Turning his gaze to Zhu Guozhong, Zhu Xianhai said with a smile.

"We can coordinate with the company. The company is very experienced in developing colonies!"

"I know, Your Majesty, please rest assured that by the end of this year at the latest, we should have another East African colony."

Zhu Guozhong said confidently.

You can't be unconfident. Africa, right now, really has no power that can look up to it. It's only right to eat a few more bites of meat while they're not paying attention.

"Well, the naval bases in East Africa and the Indian Ocean are important, but secret negotiations with various countries are even more important. We must be careful to strike a balance. After all, these negotiations are directly related to the future of the Ming Dynasty!"

What will the future of the Ming Dynasty be like?

Zhu Xianhai didn't know, but he knew that the wheel of fate had already started to turn unstoppably.

(End of this chapter)