Prince Ning is also a clever little guy. He got a new fiefdom, but he didn’t rush to take it. Instead, he spent all his belongings and made a lot of money in the stock market.
Just when everyone was sighing that Prince Ning had unique vision and courage, he made another big move.
That is to take away part of the Railway Bureau's business from the imperial court.
He pocketed the third phase of the railway planned by the imperial court. On the one hand, the business of building the railway was a sure profit, and on the other hand, it was to prepare for his own vassal.
Think about it, a place like Uzang has dangerous mountains and high ground. If you really lead troops to attack it, even if you can win, the casualties will be huge.
If there is no convenient transportation, whether it is logistical supplies or reinforcements from the court, the problem will be serious if the time comes.
Therefore, his strategy is not to rush to establish a vassal state, but to build roads first!
The imperial court's railway connects the two capitals, and the second phase of construction from Nanjing to Jingzhou has also begun.
As long as you build the section from Jingzhou to Chengdu, and then extend it further in the direction of Uzang, wouldn't it be nice to be able to travel to the feudal lord by train?
If there is a war ahead, there is no need to prepare at all. In just a few days, 100,000 troops will come directly. Do you dare to think?
What's even more frightening is the logistical supply. Now that there are railways, the frontline only has to fight the war. Supplies from all over the country can be transported to you, and your opponents can be exhausted.
I have to say that Prince Ning is really very strategic.
As long as this railway is completed, Uzang will become a treasure.
However, others are not fools.
Now that the Ming Dynasty is building roads and mobilizing troops, there must be some big moves ahead.
In response, Uzang also began to gather troops and gathered towards the Sichuan border, intending to put pressure on Mingting.
This was the news that Yu Qian brought back. He inspected military camps across the country for restructuring. When he arrived in Chengdu, he discovered that there was a problem there, so he rushed back to the capital in a hurry.
However, what Zhu Qizhen didn't know was that Yu Qian's first reaction in Chengdu was to have a fight with Wuszang.
However, there are not enough troops. When he returned to the capital, he actually came to move troops...
Zhu Qizhen, however, showed disapproval and said: "I am building my own railway in the Ming Dynasty, how will it hinder them?"
This is true. Not to mention that Uzang is also the land of the Ming Dynasty. To say the least, you didn’t build the road in Uzang. Why are you anxious?
Yu Qian replied: "Back to the emperor, Wu Zang did not mention the matter of road construction. They have already sent someone to submit the letter of credence. I think it will arrive in three or two days. As far as I know, their request is that the imperial court has too many years."
We didn’t give Uzang support, so now we’re asking the court to give us money and food.”
Zhu Qizhen smiled: "Why should I give him money and food? Have they made any contribution to the Ming Dynasty?"
Yu Qian nodded and said: "It's my concern. If this matter is not handled well, it will be difficult to end. If we really have to use weapons, I hope the emperor will make preparations in advance."
Wu Zang is just looking for excuses now. After all, Ming Dynasty was building roads in his own home. If you don't let others build it, you have to find some excuse.
Therefore, they asked for money and food. They knew that the current Ming Dynasty was arrogant and without the control of Bei Yuan, they would never give it.
Otherwise, if you ask for money, I will give it to you. How shameless would I be?
This is the reason to start a war. Although we know that the Ming Dynasty has strong soldiers and advanced firearms, the altitude of Uzang is extremely high and the air is thin. It is difficult for ordinary people to adapt. In a battle here, it is still unclear who will win.
The geographical advantage is also Uzang's only trump card. Otherwise, waiting for the Ming Dynasty to build the railway will only be more disadvantageous to itself.
Zhu Qizhen thought for a while and asked: "What do you think?"
Yu Qian was a little confused: "What?"
"I ask you, should we fight this battle?"
"I thought... I could fight!"
Zhu Qi smiled calmly: "Looking at the Qing family's intentions, are you confident about this battle?"
Yu Qian saluted and said: "As the old saying goes, soldiers are fierce! However, some battles are unavoidable. Our Ming Dynasty has developed extremely well since the implementation of the New Deal. However, some people can't see the good of others. We develop ourselves.
In order to strengthen the national power, some people think that they are threatened, so they obstruct them in every possible way, sow discord, and even make arbitrary demands. I believe that such people should be given a tough response to let them know what it means to be a master of kings and a master of thunder.
Angry!"
Zhu Qizhen was stunned by these words, and thought to himself, isn't this my word?
You have said it, what do you want me to say?
"Actually, I think... we should be more cautious about things like war..."
Yu Qian thought he heard wrong, are you still cautious?
At first, I ran to Nanjing without even saying hello.
As a result, the war in Nanjing was fierce, and the imperial court didn’t know anything!
Moreover, it was just a small Uzang. If it weren’t for the lack of troops in Chengdu Prefecture, I would have captured it on the spot!
Seeing Yu Qian in a daze, Zhu Qizhen continued: "What I mean is... is there a way to have both ends of the world? For example, it does not require a war and can also solve Uzang's troubles. If you really can't think of it, then
It’s not too late to fight.”
Yu Qian lowered his head and pondered, and after a long while, he said: "I can't think of any solution that has both sides. Unless the court can agree to the other party's request for money and food, the war can be avoided."
After hearing this, Zhu Qizhen looked very disapproving and said, "What's wrong with giving them some money and food?"
"Your Majesty, this is not some money or food, this is...face!"
Yu Qian was a little anxious. Ming Dynasty naturally didn't care about some money and food, but this was not just some money and food, it was the face of the court.
The Southern Song Dynasty occupied the prosperous land in the south of the Yangtze River, but because of its weak national power, it had to pay tribute to neighboring countries. Although it gained a huge advantage in the trade war, in the eyes of future generations, the Southern Song Dynasty court had no spine. p>
If you win a trade war with others, it means you are smart and others are stupid.
However, what do you do when people react and stop playing economic and trade games with you and just roll up their sleeves and beat you?
Without strength, you will always be in a passive situation.
For example, there is a famous saying in later generations, "not having" and "having but not using" are two different things!
The Southern Song Dynasty just didn't have it. When faced with real swords and guns, the country could only be destroyed.
In Yu Qian's view, today's Ming Dynasty must not repeat the mistakes of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Uzang is nominally the land of the Ming Dynasty. It stands to reason that it should pay taxes to the Ming Dynasty. Now it is better to ask for money and food. It is simply unreasonable!
Yu Qian's tone was firm and he continued: "I believe that the emperor will never agree to Uszang's request. Otherwise, where will the majesty of our Ming Dynasty be at stake?"
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ps: I went back to my hometown today, and I brought a pad and a small keyboard. It’s very inconvenient when I’m coding, so I’ll just make do with it for a few days!
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