Chapter 1163: Warlike Must Be Strong (Second Update, Please Subscribe)
The beautiful clipper-shaped bow of the "Shenzhou" cut through the azure sea, stirring up white waves and foam. As the immigration ship sped along, the wooden through deck was crowded with people "taking a breath of fresh air".
Unlike old-style immigration ships, the superstructure of the "Shenzhou-class immigration ship" is concentrated on the left side. On its right side is a deck that is 153.3 meters long and 22.86 meters wide. During the long sea voyage, tens of thousands of immigrants living in the cabin take turns to go to the deck every day to get some fresh air and enjoy the sunshine, sea breeze and fresh air.
It is for this reason that the "Shenzhou-class immigration ship" has always been regarded as the most comfortable immigration ship. Although it is still very crowded, the semi-open cabins under the deck have greatly improved the living environment of the immigrants at sea.
"During the rebellion of the bandits, more than ten million people crossed the sea to the east and entered the Ming Dynasty..."
Standing on the left bridge terrace, Wang Kaiyun exclaimed.
"The Ming Dynasty can be as prosperous as it is today, all thanks to the human power of China!"
This is absolutely not an exaggeration. Without a steady stream of Chinese immigrants, the Ming Dynasty would not have been able to obtain sufficient labor, let alone use its absolute population advantage to dilute the Spanish immigrants from South America into the empire's huge population.
"Brother Renqiu's words are surprising. If there is no empire to expand its territory in the New World, what can we do even if China has billions of people?"
The one who refuted him was none other than Xu Zengjie, who was about to take up the post of Consul of the Tang Dynasty in Linhai. Having once studied in the Ming Dynasty, he was naturally looking forward to returning to the Ming Dynasty.
"Master Xu is right."
Wang Kaiyun did not refute Xu Zengjie's statement. After all, it was a well-known fact that the empire had expanded thousands of miles of territory into foreign lands.
"Throughout the history of Chinese history, when it comes to expanding territory, Emperor Shengde is the first!"
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. From America to Africa, from Africa to the Pacific Ocean, more than 20 million square kilometers of land were conquered by Emperor Zhu. Such achievements cannot be compared with any emperor in history. It is also eye-catching. Not to mention Wang Kaiyun and others, even European and American countries were shocked that the land conquered by the Ming Dynasty in just 20 years was so vast.
How can I not be surprised?
That’s more than 20 million square kilometers of land!
Just look at how much territory the British Empire has now, and it took them two hundred years to accomplish that feat.
But for the Ming Dynasty, it only took twenty years!
So, in life, you must dare to go all in!
Won the Anglo model, lost a job at a certain Connaught...
"Mr. Renqiu, we can reach Hawaii today."
“Hawaii?”
Wang Kaiyun said in surprise.
"Yes, it is the Republic of Hawaii. Some of the immigrants on our ship will disembark there, and some will go to the Pacific Territory."
This is the benefit of Hawaii in the hands of the Ming Dynasty. Now Hawaii has become a relay port for immigrants, where immigrants take other ships to various places.
"The Republic of Hawaii? Also part of the Ming Dynasty?"
"Um,"
Xu Zengjie nodded and said.
"Maybe, it's not yet, but it will be soon in the future!"
Xu Zengjie had no doubt about this. After all, as a diplomat, he knew very well that the current Republic of Hawaii was actually completely controlled by the Ming Dynasty. It was a republic now and would definitely be a part of the Ming Dynasty in the future.
"The land of the empire is indeed boundless!"
Wang Kaiyun couldn't help but sigh like this. While he was sighing, Xu Zengjie pointed at the vast Pacific Ocean and turned his head to ask.
"Mr. Renqiu, do you know where this place is?"
"Pacific Ocean?"
"No!"
Shaking his head, Xu Zengjie said directly.
"This is the Chinese Ocean!"
"What?"
Wang Kaiyun looked at Xu Zengjie, his eyes full of questions.
Isn't this the Pacific Ocean? He had heard of this place name from Xu Zengjie several times along the way.
"Mr. Wang, to the east of this ocean is the North Sea territory of the Empire, to the west is Ryukyu and Taiwan of the Tang Dynasty, and to the south is the Pacific territory of the Empire. Except for the Philippines, Mexico, Central America and other places, almost all of them belong to China... By the way, the crown prince of Mexico is the second prince of the Ming Empire. There are many Chinese immigrants in Mexico now. There are 6,000 people on our ship who immigrated to Mexico. In another ten years, there will definitely be Chinese people there."
Xu Zengjie lit a cigarette and pointed into the distance and said.
"One day, I believe this place will be the Chinese Sea. The surrounding area is all Chinese land, so it will naturally be the Chinese Sea!"
After thinking for a while, Xu Zengjie said in a tone full of desire.
"The Ming Empire expanded its territory overseas, and my Tang Dynasty will also expand its territory overseas. Unfortunately, this time Xu was appointed as the consul of Linhai. In fact, Xu would rather go to the Philippines!"
"What?"
Wang Kaiyun was a little confused. Maybe he was proficient in Chinese studies and was good at the art of ruling the country, but as for the world situation... he didn't understand it at all!
Naturally, I don’t know why Xu Zengjie wants to go to the Philippines.
"because……"
After taking a puff of his cigarette, Xu Zengjie sneered.
"If the Tang Dynasty wants to expand overseas, it must either occupy weak and small countries, or tear off a piece of flesh from the weak powers. Otherwise, we can only be trapped in the old land of China. There are so many Chinese people, and the people are so poor. If we don't expand overseas and open up colonies, how can we talk about prosperity and strength?"
Huh!
In an instant, Wang Kaiyun looked at Xu Zengjie with surprise. Are all these "Liu Ming Faction" like this?
The Tang Dynasty hadn't even been unified yet, but they were already thinking about expanding overseas. They were really overestimating their own capabilities.
"Well, that's the foreigners' territory!"
"What?"
"It's the Philippines you just mentioned."
"Spanish!"
"Since they belong to foreigners, will there be any trouble if we attack them?"
"So what?"
Xu Zengjie said directly.
"Don't mention that Spain has long been weak. Even if it were Britain, if they dared to get involved in Burma, we would drive them out."
Looking at Xu Zengjie's righteous words, Wang Kaiyun found that he really couldn't understand these "stay-Ming faction". Why did he want to swallow up other countries at will?
No matter how big a country is, it will perish if it is warlike!
Although Wang Kaiyun did not say anything, Xu Zengjie seemed to see through his thoughts and pointed to the island vaguely visible in the distance and said.
"The ancients often said that a country will perish if it loves war, no matter how big it is! But the Ming Dynasty loves war, and its national power is growing day by day. In just 20 years, it has conquered a territory that is twice the size of China's homeland. How can this be explained?"
What's the point of this?
Wang Kaiyun was stunned for a moment. He opened his mouth, but for a moment he had no idea how to answer this question.
Yes... but the Ming Dynasty is warlike, and its national power is growing day by day! There is no sign of defeat at all.
Doesn’t this mean the exact opposite - those who love war must become strong!
(End of this chapter)
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