The outbreak of a large-scale war in the northwest is not a trivial matter, and the opponent may also be the British, Russian, and Polish coalition forces, Su Shun frowned unconsciously, listening to the meaning of this, the war may last for a long time.

Doesn't this mean that he will have to face the Northwest War as soon as he takes over as prime minister? His heart suddenly sank, even if it was provoked by Yi Zhicontent, but this was a national war, and the imperial court would inevitably have to pay money, food and troops, and the pressure could be imagined.

Yi Zhengxing was a little happy, if a large-scale war broke out in the northwest, he would definitely participate, and he even had some suspicions that the old man deliberately provoked this war in order to create an opportunity for him to lead the troops.

Seeing that no one was silent, Su Shun slowly spoke: "The war in the northwest, the main thing is money and grain, and the drought in several northern provinces has been five years, which has greatly damaged the vitality of our country and withered the people's livelihood. ”

"Originally, I just wanted to test it, and it was mainly against Persia." Yi Zhishu took out a cigarette and connected it as he spoke, "From a geopolitical point of view, both Persia and Ottomans can serve as a buffer zone between our country and Europe, and in recent years, European countries have become more and more economically infiltrated and politically influenced by Persia.

Due to China's expansion in the northwest, Persia has always held a hostile attitude towards China, and if we want to change this situation as soon as possible in a short period of time, we naturally cannot do it step by step, but can only intervene strongly.

Another important point is that the area around the Persian Gulf, in addition to our country today, is Persia, not surprisingly, Persia also contains rich oil resources.

If we want to implement monetary hegemony and completely control the oil in the Persian Gulf, we had better seize the Persian coastal areas along the Persian Gulf, completely turn the Persian Gulf into an inland sea, and control the Persian oil exploitation rights no matter how bad it is.

To achieve this goal, there is no good way, but to use coercive means, violent means, using the northwest as bait, and the main target before was Persia. ”

Speaking of this, he slowed down his tone, "Although the five-year drought in the north has greatly damaged the vitality of the imperial court and the Yuan Qidu, it should also be noted that this rare drought has promoted immigration to Shibian, laid a solid foundation for the implementation of large-scale industrialization, and greatly improved the land transportation situation in the country."

It can be said that the rapid development of China's industry now has a certain foundation, in this case, war may be more conducive to promoting the rapid development of China's industry than recuperation!

We are in the best and worst era -- the era of hegemony, the great powers vying for hegemony, as the world's first-class powers, whether we are active or passive, we will inevitably be involved in the whirlpool of hegemony, in this case, why don't we simply take the initiative?

Now is also the industrial age, it is not only the financial economy that determines the outcome of the war, but also industry, China's industry started nearly a hundred years late in England, and the current industrial strength is far behind England, even if it catches up, it will take a long time.

Besides, we are developing, England is also developing, if we want to catch up with each other, it can be said that it is far away, only by disrupting Europe, we have a great chance to catch up. ”

After a pause, he continued: "The recent London Times has clearly pointed out that China has become the biggest opponent of England, and the newspapers of various European countries are also advocating the theory of the threat from the East, regarding China as the biggest threat to Europe.

China has experienced the invasion of the British and French forces, the British, French, Spanish and Dutch forces, and has also fought with the British, French, German, Austrian, and Italian forces in South Africa.

Therefore, we must disturb Europe, in order to rest assured in the development, otherwise, China's development process is very likely to be interrupted by the joint efforts of European countries, Britain, France, Germany, Austria and Italy jointly sent troops to South Africa is an example, we can not take this risk, we must start first! ”

Listening to these words, these few people were silent, really no one could think about such a long-term, and they didn't expect that it would involve so much, being prepared for danger in times of peace, it is easy to say, but there are really few people who can really do it.

Su Shun felt a little disappointed in his heart, it seems that the battle in the northwest should be inevitable, and he, the soon-to-be-appointed prime minister, is afraid that he will have a long and difficult time.

After reaching out to ask for tea, Yi Zhizu picked up the teacup and took a few sips, then looked at Su Shun and said bluntly: "I have never liked to fight in the nest, this game of chess in the northwest is not aimed at the country, Su Xiang can rest assured, once the situation in the northwest is publicly reported, it will inevitably be boiling in the government and the opposition, and the court must try its best to appease ........" ”

Su Shun said with concern: "When will the Empress Dowager and the Emperor be able to return to Beijing?" ”

"I'm afraid I won't be able to return to Beijing in the near future." Yi Zhishu said apologetically: "In the current situation in the northwest, Feng Renxuan should not let the empress dowager and the emperor leave easily, so they can only be temporarily wronged and live in Gongning for a while." ”

What is this called? A good end of the patrol in the northwest, turned into house arrest, Su Shun for Ci'an and his wife aggrieved, but there is no place to reason, after all, his mother and mother rushed to inspect the northwest with Yi Zhicontent, and now they can only be aggrieved to take care of the overall situation.

Seeing that it was a crack, Yi Zhengxing hurriedly asked: "If there is a war in the northwest, the Northwest Army will still be the main force?" ”

"This Northwest Mutiny has exposed a lot of problems." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "The Northwest Army has been entrenched in the northwest for a long time, and it has gradually become a big trend, and the Northwest garrison system must be changed. ”

As he spoke, he turned to Su Shun, "Although the railway has been opened in the northwest, the conditions are difficult after all, and it is very far and remote, the treatment of officials, officers and soldiers in the northwest, teachers and workers should be appropriately adjusted, and there should also be preferential treatment for promotion and promotion, and it should not just rely on local subsidies. ”

This is to prepare for the two northwestern provinces to be brought into normal management, Su Shun nodded, "The imperial court already has preferential treatment for officials serving in the frontier, I will go back and convene the officials of the ministry to discuss, and formulate a detailed charter as soon as possible and report it." ”

Speaking of this, he changed his words, "In order to avoid suspicion, the garrison of the Beijing Division will not transfer troops into the northwest?" ”

"What's the fuss to avoid?" Yi Zhizhi smiled disappetically: "This is a national war, why should the Eight Banners New Army not participate?" For all the officers and men, this is a rare opportunity for promotion, and if they are not allowed to participate, there may be chaos. ”