"How about it, do you think of this war?"

The Spanish-American War ended. Although the US military actually turned Cuba into its own protector under the Prat Amendment, it was not practical to complete the complete control of Cuba in a short period of time. However, since the US government had not conducted large-scale recruitment at home at the beginning of the war, it only mobilized the federal army, and a group of troops were sent to the Philippines, so in order to ensure control of the current situation before completely dealing with Cuba, the Qing army, which was regarded as a mercenary, was still arranged to "defend the territory"... A small group of US military, with a large group of Qing army, except that it was not a local Cuban, the Qing army and

The situation of the US military was the same as that of the puppet army and the Japanese army during the War of Resistance. In this case, Rong Lu, the supreme commander of the Qing army, was basically deprived of command, and staying in Cuba was boring. So, he accepted Guo Jinzhang's call in Seattle, took the fearless battleship flagship of the Tangzhou Coast Guard, which had been named "Sea Quan", and detoured through Cape Hoen, South America, and returned to Seattle. Of course, they would not really leave the army alone in Cuba. After discussion, Ding Ruchang was forced to stay at the US military command in Guantanamo and continue to deal with those unknown Americans.

"What else can I think? All Western people are traitors."

The location is on the east side of Seattle Lake Washington Lake is the second largest lake in Tangzhou. It is very large. If you just stand on the shore, you will see a sea... This time Guo Jinzhang welcomes Ronglu and others is Mercer Island in the lake. Originally, as Tangzhou became stronger, Li Asheng and others had thought of changing many Western names in the state to Chinese names. For example, Seattle was proposed to change to "Chang'an" by the State House. The reason is very simple. How can the capital of Tangzhou not Chang'an? Anyway, the city in the Qing Dynasty is still called "Xi'an", and we are just called Chang'an. As a result, this proposal was refuted by Guo Jinzhang: The capital of Tangzhou is called Chang'an, and what about Hanzhou? The capital of the Han Dynasty is not also called Chang'an? You can't turn the head of Alaska

The mansion was changed to Luoyang? The "Dongdu" still stayed safely on the ground of the Qing Dynasty, and even the name had not changed. So Seattle had to retain its original name... But this did not dispel some people's thoughts. Everett, who was stationed in the Red Corps, was almost changed to "Huanglong Mansion", Vancouver almost became "Beiping", and even some people even thought of building a city in Panama, called "Lin'an"... The strange thoughts made Guo Jinzhang, who was used to seeing all kinds of non-mainstream and performance art, stunned. And some guys also erected a stone tablet on the island by some evil guys, and wrote "Peach Blossom Island", which made Guo Jinzhang, who had told the Chinese workers during the battle, and was extremely upset, and at the same time, he was also amused and laughed.

However, no matter how funny it is, Guo Jinzhang cannot always pay too much attention to these things. He can only let those idle guys do whatever they want. As long as they don’t conflict with the Indians who live together. Moreover, Tangzhou has canceled the reserve area, giving Indians full freedom in their activities within the territory and treating them relatively equally. Although the relationship between the two parties is extremely close, it is also quite good. The possibility of conflict breaking out is extremely low. Moreover, those guys’ nonsense is not completely meaningless. For example, now, Guo Jinzhang has the opportunity to take Ronglu and others to leisurely appreciate the lake and mountains here in the newly planted peach blossom forest on the shore of Mercer Island.

"Breaking faith? Haha, why do you feel a little sour?" Guo Jinzhang couldn't help laughing when he heard Rong Lu's words.

"Haha, it's not just sour?" Yuan Shikai smiled bitterly, "This America is openly treacherous, but no one in the Western countries said anything. The Cuban revolutionary party was mute and could not say even if he had any pain... I'm afraid it's not just sad."

"As expected." Liu Yongfu snorted coldly, "Western countries are naturally the prey of the weak. If they are not as strong as others, they will naturally suffer losses and be unlucky... This is thanks to the Americans who said before the war that they would not annex Cuba, otherwise, hum..."

"But this eating look is too ugly after all." Rong Lu sighed. He was really stunned by the series of things that happened in Cuba. He had always been at home. He couldn't understand at first why the United States could be so unscrupulous and betrayal... In his opinion, the relationship between the United States and Cuba should be similar to the relationship between the Qing Dynasty and the surrounding vassal states. Sending troops to attack Spain should also be

The protection of the vassal state of the vassal state of the vassal state is a reflection of the vassal state of the vassal state of the vassal state. But what was the result? The United States almost swallowed Cuba in one bite. Is this still benevolence, righteousness and morality? It was difficult for him to understand at one time. However, he was not the kind of rigid old mind. Soon, he straightened out the relationship between the vassal state of the West... The sect leader? Yes, the West also pays attention to the relationship between the vassal state of the West. However, the Western sect leader and the vassal state of the West are not like the East. Here, the sect

The vassal state has various rights over the vassal states, but never has to say any obligations... In other words, the vassal state is just the money bag of the vassal state. It is the source of troops. Apart from that, it is nothing. Even if the vassal state sends troops to the vassal state, it is at most just to protect its rights and interests in the local area, and by no means to the vassal state itself. The United States sent troops to Cuba, which is said to be unhappy with the Spanish's atrocities in Cuba, but what about the actual situation? It's just for money.

"The eating habits are ugly? Haha, when we Orientals pay attention to food and dietary etiquette, Westerners are still eating blood of Mau Qin. Moreover, how can Westerners who are used to speaking with their fists care about what eating habits?" Guo Jinzhang smiled.

"It's a pity that I am all around the Qing Dynasty, there are such countries." Yuan Shikai sighed again.

"No confidence?" Guo Jinzhang asked with a smile.

"This is not the case." Ronglu shook his head, "After looking at this battle, Western soldiers and generals are just like this... but they rely on them, but their ships are strong and their cannons are powerful. In other aspects, they are not as good as our Qing Dynasty."

"Mr. Rong, you don't have to be so reserved in front of me, right?" Guo Jinzhang shook his head and laughed, "Isn't it enough to have strong ships and cannons? What's more, what you see are just some new recruits who are just starting to the battlefield. Whether it's the American or Spanish, it's basically... the gap between new recruits and veterans is not just a sensible one."

"But my new recruits in the Qing Dynasty dared to fight and kill, and were much stronger than those American soldiers." Liu Yongfu said.

"It's great to dare to fight and kill, but such soldiers die the fastest." Guo Jinzhang shook his head, "And, in modern battles, what if you dare to fight and kill? Does it work when facing the airtight rain of bullets?"

"It's always better than being afraid of the enemy and afraid of the battle." Liu Yongfu snorted coldly.

"It's wonderful." Guo Jinzhang smiled, "It's just Lord Liu, who are you scolding?"

"you……"

"Haha, let's forget about Liu Junmen." Yuan Shikai smiled bitterly and pulled Liu Yongfu, who was stubborn, "Who doesn't know the situation of our Qing Dynasty? Although the two countries in Cuba were barely allowed to fall behind in the US and West, how many of the 70,000 troops can really fight? Dare to fight? Anyway, I, Mr. Yuan, dare not say that the troops led by him can do it... The reason why we can fight is that the thousands of veterans you led before rushed forward? The reason why we can fight is that we have enough muskets and cannons this time? There is no need to worry about the lack of ammunition, and there is no need to worry about food, grass and supplies... But is it okay in the Qing Dynasty?"

"Mr. Yuan, this is over." When Yuan Shikai told Yuan Shikai about the internal problems within the Qing court without any hesitation, Ronglu's face looked slightly unfair.

"Haha, it's not an outsider," Guo Jinzhang shook his head and looked at him again: "Mr. Rong, you dare not speak freely, thousands of miles away, on an isolated island in the lake. This is a big problem. You know, as a major official of the country, you don't even have the courage to look directly at the problem of the country. This is not a good thing for a country."

"So what? Can I change the situation by speaking freely today?" Rong Lu said with a dark face. "In the battle of Cuba, I also saw the continuous logistics supply of the Americans. Not only was the soldiers sufficient ammunition, but they could eat meat every meal... I also wanted our officers and soldiers to do this. But if I returned to the Qing Dynasty, I would probably not even be able to let the soldiers have enough food every day..."

"Do you know why?" Guo Jinzhang asked.

"If I knew, why would I be so worried?" Ronglu smiled bitterly. When he was in Cuba, he saw American soldiers eating meat every day, and when fighting, he opened up the amount of gunfire and fired, without even the control of the war. He simply felt like he was dreaming. He was not the kind of idiot who only spoke to people in the court, but in fact he didn't even understand the practice. He knew very well that in the Qing Dynasty, most officers and soldiers could not even have enough food to eat; he also knew very well that in the Qing Dynasty, not to mention shooting and fired gunfire without control, even the oldest old sleeve muskets could not be equipped with soldiers, even one tenth or one percent; he also knew that most of them were not as good as the old-fashioned muskets. Even one tenth or one percent were difficult; he also knew that most of them were not as good as the old-fashioned muskets. Even one tenth or one percent were difficult; he also knew that most of them were not as good as the old-fashioned muskets. It was impossible to equip the soldiers with one tenth or one percent.

The Qing mercenaries could not even get military pay, so they could only harm the people... He knew better that the Qing mercenaries did not know how to fight "modern war". If it weren't for the training in Tangzhou, the Qing mercenaries he led would rush up with big swords and spears while fighting against the Spaniards, and then suffered countless casualties under the dense rain of bullets on the other side, and then became a laughing stock for all participating countries and watching the Warring States. Not only could they not boost their prestige, but they would also shame the court, thereby further strengthening the aggression of China by the great powers. But, what could he do? Can he change it? He didn't even have a clue to solve it.

"Food and food, food and clothing, life is just about food, clothing, housing, and transportation. Food and clothing are the first. "Guo Jinzhang's face is heavy: "But no matter whether we want to or not, we must admit one fact, that is, the Qing Dynasty is not a peaceful and prosperous world at all, it is in a terrible environment. People's dissatisfaction with the court is accumulating, and the people cannot eat enough and wear warm..."

"Are there people in all dynasties who have no food and clothing to be warm?" Ronglu retorted.

"Then do you see that Americans are not full and cannot wear warm clothes?" Guo Jinzhang asked back.

"..." Rong Lu was silent. Guo Jinzhang's rebuttal question hit his point. Because he did not see any Americans not having enough food or clothing... Even in Tangzhou, he did not see a resident of Tangzhou who could not eat enough food or clothing. A good iron did not make nails, and a good man did not join the army... In the Qing Dynasty, only those who could not survive would go to join the army and make a living, because everyone needed to fight with their heads, but in the United States, the soldiers here could even dislike the old meat and have been put on for a long time... The Qing Dynasty was not even as good as a barbarian country. What else could he refute?

"It's not that China cannot eat enough food and wear warm clothes... the key is that the court has never put its mind on it." Guo Jinzhang sighed, "From ancient times to the present, the court has believed that the people should stay at home safely, not move around, and farm and do things honestly. This is the good people... But they don't know that the size of the place will not change, but the population without mobile will still increase from generation to generation. With the increase of the population, the fields will become less and less enough, which will lead to the people's stomachs becoming empty and the resentment will become greater and greater... It is said that the Kangxi and Qianlong eras are prosperous, but what's the reality? If it weren't for the large-scale planting of high-yield crops such as corn and potatoes, do you really think the Qing Dynasty could be safe for so many years?"

"Mr. Guo..." Ronglu's face darkened again. He could tolerate Guo Jinzhang's criticism of the current court because what Guo Jinzhang said was the facts. This is the other side of the ocean and the isolated island in the middle of the lake. Yuan Shikai and Liu Yongfu were not people who could talk nonsense... However, Guo Jinzhang even took out the two Kang and Qiang lords who were the most popular in the Qing Dynasty and contempt, which made him unable to bear it. In his heart, Kangxi and Qianlong were rare wise lords throughout history. They were the pride of the Qing Dynasty and the pride of the Qing Dynasty.

"Is what I said? You just need to think carefully and understand. Don't tell me any questions like "non-destiny". Previous Ming Dynasty, it's just about agricultural level, it's higher or lower than the Qing Dynasty, and the administration may not be worse than you now... But it's dead. It's really dead because of natural disasters. Wrong. It's just dead because there are no high-yield crops and cannot let the people fill their stomachs." Guo Jinzhang ignored Ronglu's dissatisfaction, but did not say much, just pointed a little. However, when he saw Yuan Shikai and Liu Yongfu's contemplative appearance, he was very satisfied. He wouldn't really rush to the Qing Dynasty to overthrow that decadent dynasty. He was in Tangzhou and was in this American continent for the Chinese.

It is also important to open up a territory to settle down. Because as long as Tangzhou is present and this foundation is present, the Chinese will actually have a bridgehead to enter North America. With the help of a huge population base, he has the opportunity to make Chinese an important nation in the United States, at least surpass black people... And the hard work and intelligence of the Chinese are enough to make themselves an important force in the United States. Later generations, Jews used their powerful economic power to control American policies, thus allowing Israel to dominate the Middle East. Now, he has a better opportunity than the Jews. When China truly stands independent and rises again, and the two sides join forces, what kind of force will it be?

"The Pacific Ocean will become the inland sea of ​​Chinese forces!" This is the goal that Guo Jinzhang gave himself. It is very big, but it is very hopeful to achieve it. Because he is less than 30 years old this year, and there are only more than fifty years left before the end of World War II... He has time and opportunities.

Of course, the main task is placed on America, which does not mean that Guo Jinzhang really doesn't care about the country anymore... If he wants to achieve the goal hidden deepest in his heart, he must have a unified and powerful China as the backing. He is now analyzing the causes of the Qing Dynasty with Ronglu and others, not wanting Ronglu and others to change and "treat" the court that has become rotten to the root, but just wanting to achieve one of his own goals... to find a suitable reason for the agent he has booked.

...

"Mr. Guo, so what if you are right? Although the Qing Dynasty is vast and rich, it is a pity that the population is so large? On average, it is so difficult to make the people eat and wear well?" Liu Yongfu did not care as much as Ronglu. He was originally from an anti-Qing uprising army and was framed by the Qing court layer by layer. He was already loyal enough without rebellion. What else can he do?

"This problem is very big. I believe that even if Kang and Qianlong reincarnate, it will be difficult to solve. However, if it cannot be solved in full, it is better to solve some of it." Guo Jinzhang said.

"What do you mean?" Yuan Shikai asked.

"Northeast." Guo Jinzhang pointed his finger twice, "We have roughly calculated that there is a vast land and sparsely populated area, with vast plains, fertile land and sufficient water flow... Once developed, we use advanced agricultural technology products such as fertilizers in Tangzhou, and the grain output alone can reach 20 to 30 billion jin... In a conversion, it is about 200 million dan!"

“More, how much?”

"Two million...you say 200 million burden? 200 million burden?"

"That's right."

Seeing Rong Lu and the other three expressions as if they were hit by Comet, Guo Jinzhang shrugged lightly and replied softly.

"You, are you doing it wrong?" Ronglu asked with a fierce saliva and stretched his neck.

"This is still calculated in small quantities. We also distributed the composition of the grain ingredients. If we only plant corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes and other crops alone, the yield will increase several times." Guo Jinzhang said seriously.

“…”

"This...it's enough to eat now." Yuan Shikai's two eyes seemed to be still, staring at the front without any focus, muttering to himself.

"I'm so full." Liu Yongfu swallowed his saliva, clenched his fists tightly with his hands, and his eyes were red.

...

"According to the news we received in Beijing, there are already new appointments in the court about you..." Although it was only expected, the huge number still made Ronglu and Yuan Shikai lose their minds for a long time. When they finally recovered and understood that this was just the expected number. If they wanted to complete it, it would probably take decades of uninterrupted development. Guo Jinzhang threw out another "bomb":

"The court attaches great importance to Lord Rong. Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu seem to want you to train an imperial guard. In other words, you are likely to stay in Beijing or nearby and become an important official in the army. Ding Ruchang, Ding Junmen was scheduled by Li Hongzhang and Li Zhongtang to train troops in the Jianghuai area for the admiral of Jiangsu. The mission should be to reorganize the Huai army; Liu Junmen... cannot return to China for the time being. Because the US military is in a tough battle in the Philippines, the rebels there are not as easy as Cubans, and Sheft is almost worried. Therefore, you have to lead a certain number of mercenaries to go directly to the Philippines, continue to accept the employment of the Americans, support their colonial operations in the Philippines, and make money for the court... In the end, it's Brother Weiting, this... you are in trouble..."

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