Chapter 1301: Ming Dynasty wants to play the Irish card (Second update, please subscribe)
Gordon is going to South Africa!
This is barely a good thing.
In fact, when he was in Sudan, Emperor Zhu Da's original intention was to use Mahdi to get rid of that guy.
However, based on common interests - colonial interests, the Ming Dynasty not only did not support Mahdi, but even packed up the envoys he sent and sent them to the British.
Why do you do this?
Because the identities of Ming Dynasty and Britain in Africa are the same - colonial rulers. This identity determines that there is no essential difference between Ming Dynasty and Britain in terms of interests. Their purpose of coming to Africa is to rule and colonize.
If the Ming Dynasty supported the Sudanese uprising, they might be able to successfully overthrow British rule, but it would be a disaster for the entire African colonies. The success of the Sudanese uprising might act as a fuse to ignite dissatisfaction in the colonies and allow the people in the Ming Dynasty's colonies to see hope, the hope of resistance!
Just like in another world, after World War II, with the independence of one colony after another, the colonial hegemony of Britain and France was disintegrated because the colonized saw hope in the independence of others.
It is also for this reason that there is not much difference between the Ming Dynasty and Britain in the colonies. In order to maintain their rule in the colonies, they cooperate with each other based on common interests.
Adding insult to injury may seem to destroy the British rule, but it will also threaten the rule of the Ming Dynasty. A qualified colonist will never support a colonial riot in a hostile country, because it will harm their own interests. After all, no one is willing to be ruled by others.
In the colonies, there are only colonizers and colonized, and everything focuses on - continuing to rule the colonies. The rest is not important!
It was precisely based on common interests that the Ming Dynasty not only did not help Mahdi, but even took the initiative to block the border and help the British suppress the rebellion.
That’s right, for the Ming Dynasty, Mahdi was a rebel, and his rebellion would pose a threat to the empire’s colonial rule in Africa.
With the help of Daming, Gordon survived.
And now?
It's time to take care of that guy.
"Gordon... is just a name that doesn't live up to his reputation. His arrival won't change the overall situation. There's nothing to be afraid of."
Emperor Zhu said with a solemn expression.
"The 'Sultan Conqueror' is just an empty title. It's just right that he's here. We let him go last time because of the interests of the colonies. This time, we won't be so lucky. Now that he's here, we can use the Boers to get rid of him and avenge our dead compatriots... His hands are stained with the blood of my Chinese compatriots."
"Your Majesty is right. Using the Boers to get rid of Gordon is to avenge my compatriots. However, the current situation also needs to be taken into consideration!"
Sun Hu said directly.
"…At present, the Boers have limited military strength and a population of less than 700,000. Even including the Boers in the Cape Colony, there are only a million of them. In comparison, the British have more soldiers and generals, and a large population. As the British continue to increase their troops, the Boers will not be able to change the reality that they will become fewer and fewer even if they win battle after battle."
This is true. In another world, the Boers also won victory after victory at the beginning. Even in the later stages of the war, they could still kill the British through guerrilla warfare, but they could not change the reality of failure.
In the end, there is no one left, so what’s the point of fighting?
"Fight to the last Boer..."
Emperor Zhu pondered for a moment and said.
"I believe that the Boers will fight to the end, and we must have full confidence in them..."
The Boers were proud. In another world, with only a population of a few hundred thousand, they fought the British Empire for three whole years. They were tenacious and proud... well, actually, they were the best cannon fodder.
"Of course, confidence cannot replace soldiers. Soldiers... If the Boers are not enough, then help the Boers to get some helpers."
"Get some help?"
Sun Hu said in surprise.
"Your Majesty, do you mean volunteers?"
“Yes, volunteers!”
Emperor Zhu nodded and said.
"After the outbreak of the Boer War, many volunteers from all over the world went to South Africa to help the Boers resist the British invasion because they were dissatisfied with Britain's invasion of weak countries. Those volunteers were the helpers of the Boers. Of course, there were good and bad among them. Some were dissatisfied with Britain, some sympathized with the Boers, and some went because..."
There are even internationalist fighters!
The intelligence from the Investigation Department about the source of volunteers emerged in Emperor Zhu's mind. There were actually quite a few internationalist fighters who went to help the Boers resist the British invasion.
"However, it doesn't matter what it is because of. What matters is that there are people willing to help the Boers, and among these people, there is a group of people who have been ignored by us all along!"
"Were we ignored?"
Qian Zizhuang frowned slightly. His Majesty's words made him reflect immediately. Ignored? Who did he ignore?
"right,"
Emperor Zhu nodded and said.
"Irish!"
"Irish?"
Qian Zizhuang muttered something.
"Yes, it's the Irish. No nation in the world hates the British more than the Irish. How could the Irish forget the crimes committed by the British in Ireland?"
Emperor Zhu lowered his voice and softened his tone.
"Don't forget the Great Famine in Ireland between 1845 and 1850. During these five years, the population of Ireland under British rule dropped by nearly a quarter. I don't know how many Irish people died of starvation or disease under the deliberate neglect of the British. How could they forget such a tragic history?"
“The Irish will certainly not forget it.”
Emperor Zhu sneered.
"They will certainly not forget the role played by the British in the Great Famine. Not only did they not provide any relief, they even raised grain tariffs and tried to starve all the Irish to death. Not only did the British stand by and watch them die, but many British landlords directly drove out Irish tenants. Those Irish who lost their houses and land were forced to leave their homes and emigrate overseas. Their deep hatred for the British is the direct motivation for them to help the Boers. If we can encourage them to join, I think we can send at least 5,000 volunteers to the Boers."
"Your Majesty is right!"
Qian Zizhuang agreed deeply.
"Ireland, every Irishman is filled with hatred for the British. With a little encouragement, they would definitely be willing to go to South Africa to fight for the Boers and the British."
"Not for the Boers,"
Emperor Zhu shook his head and said,
"But for themselves, the Irish could train, fight, and mature in that battlefield of South Africa, and finally, they would return to Ireland, where they would win Ireland's freedom with their weapons, which would be the second step in bleeding the British..."
A look of disdain flashed across Emperor Zhu's face.
"Didn't the British plan for those Hispanics to rebel against our rule? Now we let them shoot themselves in the foot. Let them taste the feeling of being attacked from within."
After slowly drinking a sip of tea, Emperor Zhu continued:
"Let the Investigation Department be responsible for this matter!"
I have set up a book club: 335260551. Everyone is welcome to join and discuss and deduce the plot together.
(End of this chapter)
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