Chapter 785: For the Future of All Mankind (Second update, please subscribe)

As long as one can hold on to the financial sponsor's thigh, one will definitely hold on tightly and not let go. This is a common trait of human beings, both in ancient and modern times, in China and abroad.

Just as Edison hugged Morgan's grasshopper leg tightly and cheered for hugging that thigh.

Emperor Zhu has already begun to examine another place that has just clung to the Ming Dynasty’s patronage—Japan!

It's time!

It's time to unsheathe that samurai sword!

After all, the world's attention is now on North Africa - his cheap son, no, according to seniority, it should be his cousin, well, let's talk about each other. Now he is conquering Libya, and this "Franco-Turkish War" that has never happened in history has triggered a crisis between Britain and France.

However, unlike Napoleon III, Napoleon IV was absolutely not afraid of Britain. In the face of Britain's obstruction, he not only fought back directly, but even ordered the mobilization of the navy when Britain mobilized the Royal Navy fleet.

France, which has embraced the "Quadruple Alliance", is now very powerful, and has directly made the British admit defeat. However, the "Libyan crisis" has not ended, and the British are still trying to stop France. When the world's attention is attracted by North Africa, the Ming Dynasty... can also take full action in Africa.

This also means that Emperor Zhu's "samurai sword" is about to be drawn!

Four hundred thousand warriors, are you afraid?

"Your Majesty, I think we should follow the Mongol Yuan's method to form an "African Legion". It would be best if we could mainly use cavalry and use the Mongol method of fighting and herding. In this way, the number of troops in the legion could be double or triple than expected. I think it would be no problem to maintain a conquest legion of more than 100,000."

In the battle map room of the imperial palace, a military meeting was being held. The prime minister, the minister of the army, and the chief and deputy chief of staff were all accompanying Emperor Zhu and gathering around a giant, beautifully crafted sand table.

This sand table was created by Ming Dynasty explorers after they spent nearly three years and conducted field surveys and measurements in the heart of Africa for many days. Although there are still many blank areas, almost all of them are clear at a glance.

Before the meeting began, Emperor Zhu officially announced the strategic goals that Ming Dynasty would achieve in this expedition:

"Our goal is to seize all the land in southern Africa south of the tenth parallel north, except for the colonies of Britain, France and Portugal, and put most of southern Africa under the "protection" of the Ming Empire!"

Emperor Zhu paused, then looked around at everyone and said.

"Protection! This is the fundamental starting point of this expedition! Our Ming Dynasty is a civilized country. We went to Africa not to conquer, but to "protect", to "protect" the local indigenous people, so that the indigenous people can accept the breath of modern civilization. In order to make them move from barbarism to civilization, when the world has entered a civilized society, as a responsible big country, we need to let the indigenous people in other backward areas enjoy the convenience brought by modern civilization like us. This is the responsibility and obligation of the Ming Empire!"

Just thinking about it, Emperor Zhu felt that he had become a saint at this moment. Yes, this is the definition of China given by the saints and sages!

"What is China's destiny?"

Emperor Zhu turned his gaze to Zuo Zongtang. Faced with his majesty's question, Zuo Zongtang was stunned.

Destiny!

Thinking of the long conversation with Wang Youling that took place all night, Zuo Zongtang said.

"The destiny of the Chinese people is to spread Chinese civilization to the world..."

Zuo Zongtang, who had already made up his mind, directly put forward his theory of "imperial mission".

"Since ancient times, the Chinese people have called it "China", which means the center, the central country. This "center" changes with the changes in the region and culture of different dynasties. What remains unchanged is its meaning. It is still the monarch, the emperor, who inherits the time, the place, and the people and is in the center to rule and educate the four directions..."

Facing His Majesty's somewhat surprised gaze, Zuo Zongtang seemed somewhat proud. How could he not be proud? This was exactly the result that he and Wang Youling and others had spent several months researching. This was the "Chinese Destiny" they had come up with after reading through history books.

"Your Majesty, sending troops into Africa is not the same as the colonial conquest of Western countries. It is for protection and the spread of civilization. Although the African natives are barbaric and do not know how to be civilized, this is exactly why the Ming Dynasty must enter Africa. Because of their barbarity, they should be educated. Educating the four directions is the destiny of China!"

Yo, yo!

Emperor Zhu stared at Zuo Zongtang. What he said was very good! My great Prime Minister Zuo!

You really are...ah, you really have to read all the history books to get this truth!

After sighing, Emperor Zhu agreed.

"What the Left Prime Minister said is absolutely right! This is the will of heaven, this is also the way of heaven! To educate the four directions - this is truly the way of heaven of our Great Ming!"

When Emperor Zhu finished speaking, everyone around him spoke in unison.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

What is there to hesitate about? If not now, when?

What conquest, what colonization.

Go away and play somewhere else. That is a bad habit of the Anglo-Saxons. When did our Ming Dynasty ever engage in colonization?

Never!

China originated in the Central Plains, but was able to educate the barbarians and bring them into China. This is the Chinese way.

Our Ming Dynasty originated from China and was established in South America. Isn't it our responsibility to carry out the Chinese culture and educate the world?

To pacify the barbarians and bring them back to China, isn’t this the destiny of our Ming Dynasty, isn’t this the way of the Ming Dynasty!

…

For a moment, in this battle map room, no one talked about fighting or not anymore.

fight?

This isn't a war at all!

This is a sacred war!

It is an expedition to spread civilization, for all mankind!

Among all the human race, only the indigenous people of the African continent are still living in ignorance. It is the destiny of the Ming Dynasty to educate them!

How could they not be excited?

What does it mean to have a legitimate reason for doing something? This is what it means to have a legitimate reason for doing something. This is what a royal teacher does!

In addition to being excited, Iwagumi, who had the honor of attending the meeting, said excitedly.

"Your Majesty, I ask Your Majesty to fully understand the sincere hearts of hundreds of thousands of samurai in the four islands of Japan. If they cannot participate in this holy war, how can they, as Your Majesty's vassals, be worthy of Your Majesty's grace? Your Majesty, please issue an order to recruit the Japanese samurai!"

After Iwagumi asked for permission, the others also agreed. Their argument was nothing more than "The Japanese warriors are your Majesty's vassals. They have just arrived in the Ming Dynasty and naturally want to be loyal to your Majesty. Your Majesty should consider their patriotic hearts!"

In a word - such good cannon fodder, no... I'm sorry for the cannon fodder themselves!

(End of this chapter)