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This is the strategic layout between countries!
Zhu Xianhai, who was smoking a cigar and staring at the lake, smiled but said nothing.
In fact, deep down inside he was proud.
Standing on the shoulders of historical giants, he can easily see the future and make some advance plans based on the future.
In fact, like everyone else, Zuo Zongtang has never dared to question His Majesty's strategic decision - he can always seize opportunities very accurately and use them to achieve his own expansion.
The British are good at making plans in advance, but His Majesty? Not only can he expose the bad intentions of the British elders every time, but he can also use their bad intentions to his own benefit.
Now Russia's ambitions are so clearly calculated, and they are fueling the situation. In the end, it is for the expansion of the Ming Dynasty.
Although his thoughts were made clear, Zhu Xianhai did not speak.
He knew very well why he said this. It was not just for the expansion of Ming Dynasty in South America, but more importantly, to change the direction of Russia's expansion from the east to the west!
The failure of the Crimean War did not change Russia's ambition to expand westward, but instead aroused their desire for revenge. A few years later, in the Tenth Russo-Turkish War, the British did not hesitate to threaten with force, forcing Russia to give up.
Plan to march on Constantinople.
It was also from that time on that the Russian Empire reached a consensus that they could no longer expand to the west under the obstruction of Britain.
So the eyes of the double-headed eagle turned to the east. So at this time, China became the fat in the eyes of the Russian Empire.
For the future of China, we must keep this double-headed eagle staring at the west!
After this greedy polar bear sets its sights on the west, it is very likely to tear the entire west into pieces.
At this time, what Ming needs is to follow behind to take advantage and eat a few pieces of meat while the Russian polar bear destroys the world's sphere of influence established by the British.
This is what Ming Dynasty should do.
Looking at His Majesty with a solemn expression, Zuo Zongtang broke the silence and said.
"Your Majesty's plan is indeed very feasible, but Your Majesty, Russia has been in serious financial difficulties for the past ten years. Even if they have the intention, I am afraid it will be difficult to achieve military expansion and complete war preparations in the next few years.
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As the prime minister of the Ming Empire, Zuo Zongtang had a certain understanding of various countries and also mastered the political, military and economic intelligence of each major country. Since the Crimean War, Russia has not been able to get rid of serious financial difficulties.
When they sold Alaska, it didn't provide much relief.
"Without enough financial resources, everything is just talk!"
But that's not it. In fact, during the 10th Russo-Turkish War, Russia finally gave in. In the final analysis, it was because it could not sustain its financial support. However, Emperor Zhu Da had already been prepared for this.
"money is not a problem!"
Zhu Xianhai said with a fake mysterious smile.
"Soon the Russians will solve this problem!"
"Is that a loan?"
Zuo Zongtang said a little bit dumbfounded,
"Does His Majesty intend to provide loans to Russia? Loans are not impossible, but we have to consider the returns! Too much loans will affect our own development, and if there are less loans, it will not help."
"Don't worry, Ji Gao, Russia has more fat on her body than you think."
Russia...is so fat!
It's just that now Russia has no idea how fertile it is. In their view, Russia is poor. Apart from land, Russia has nothing. Since they have no industrial products for export, they have no special agricultural and sideline products.
In short, although Russia is big, it is extremely poor.
But this poor guy is actually a poor guy holding a golden doll and begging for food. After a few decades, this poor guy will suddenly become angry.
Today's Russia is just a poor man. However, this is just right, it is just right to eat a few bites of fat from this poor man who is begging for food with a golden rice bowl.
Zhu Xianhai said while rearranging the chess pieces.
"However, Russia is a typical country of tigers and wolves. If you want to eat their flesh, your teeth must be sharp enough, otherwise your teeth will be chipped! Counting the days, Washington should have received the gift I sent to you.
Bar!"
Zuo Zongtang nodded and replied.
"Well, today is November 17th. It has been 22 days since the mail ship left. I should have received it by now!"
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Although steam engines and telegraphs shortened the distances in the world, the world was still vast in 1871. The express mail ship that departed from Yingtian on October 25 took 23 days to arrive at New York Harbor. That evening, the diplomatic mission in Washington was sent to Washington by train.
The parcel was then delivered to the Ming Dynasty Embassy in the United States.
The next morning, a fresh "national gift" was delivered to the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Along with Dong Kun, the ambassador to the United States, Li Fuyun, the third counselor of the embassy, arrived at the White House.
In the White House conference room, many officials, including President McClellan, looked curiously at Li Fuyun playing with the projector.
Reading at midnight
Movie!
This is a new thing. What makes people feel even more fresh is that both the projector and the movie were gifts from the Ming Emperor.
The emperor's gift!
While the president and others expressed their gratitude, they were also curious about what this movie was.
"Movies are lifelike black and white pictures projected onto the screen through a projector. Those pictures are moving and can also be called moving photos..."
Dong Kun explained with a smile, but there was a certain expectation in his smile, and it seemed that he was also full of expectations. He was looking forward to what kind of expressions and expressions these people would have after seeing this movie.
reaction?
He even thought that a camera should be sent over to capture their faces. It would definitely be very exciting at that time.
"First, light the kerosene lamp. Then adjust the flame."
While playing with the projector, Li Fuyun introduced how to use the projector to the Americans beside him. In fact, he also learned from the manual he wrote last night.
After the light shone accurately on the curtain, Li Fuyun hung up the film box and worked for a while before he nodded to the ambassador.
Dong Kun said.
"Okay, Mr. President, you can close the curtains. Today..."
Looking at the people in the room, Dong Kun said.
"Mr. President and all of you will be the first audience to watch the movie. This is a moment worth remembering. Today - movie, this brand-new artwork will bring people unprecedented feelings!"
"Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor, for your gift!"
McClellan said with a smile. Then the curtains were closed, and when he sat on the sofa, there was a smile on his face. It seemed that at this moment, he saw an opportunity to ease the relationship, and he had even begun to consider how to
Returned the gift.
"Okay, Counselor Li, let's get started!"
"OK!"
In the dark conference room, an orange light was cast on the curtain. Amid people's expectations, a picture was projected on the curtain.
The picture is a rotating earth shape, which is the logo of Universal Pictures - the world's first movie company.
"Really, really able to move!"
McClellan and others were all stunned as they stared at the rotating earth. Before they could recover from the shock at the beginning of the film, a row of Chinese characters appeared on the screen.
But someone kindly translated it for them in English, it was Dong Kun.
"On July 19, 1870, the Franco-Prussian War broke out, and the long-planned North German Confederation brazenly invaded the French Empire."
When Dong Kun's voice rang in the conference room, everyone was stunned.
McClellan even turned around and looked at him with some confusion. What was he talking about?
"Mr. Ambassador..."
At this time, the picture on the curtain changed, and a vivid black and white picture appeared before their eyes. On the picture, a large group of people and horses were marching along the street, with officers riding horses and soldiers carrying guns.
This is the scene of the army going out for battle!
Then, several large characters appeared on the screen.
