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The sound of artillery in the distance was faint, and the trains full of supplies and troops were still rumbling, which was completely a scene of a big battle in full swing. The neat Chinese soldiers are getting off the bus, forming a team, and driving out in an orderly manner. The Chinese workers and soldiers who were carrying supplies at the station also issued bursts of labor trumpets with Chinese characteristics.

On one of the platforms, the Ming Emperor Zhu Jishi and his son Zhu Hu'an walked along, except for Nanben Gaozi who followed closely behind Zhu Jishi, the rest of the officers and guards all stood far away, and there were only three of them on the entire platform. Zhu Jishi did not plan to stay in Topeka, Juan's military talent was enough to reassure, and there was Han Si, a veteran, with a full set of staff to assist. Originally, Zhu Jishi was counting on Juan to fight a war of attrition with the Americans in North America, relying on China's population advantage to drain the blood of the Americans, but now Juan has fought a clean war of annihilation.

According to the results of the battle reported now, the Chinese army has captured more than 50,000 American troops in the decisive battle along the Missouri River this time -- and Zhu Jishi, who has been in battle for a long time, knows what this number means. On the battlefield where artillery is full of fire, the number of killed and wounded is often very watery and difficult to trust. But it is very difficult to fake the captured captives. Under normal circumstances, the back of a prisoner is often several times more killed and wounded, and behind the capture of 50,000 American troops is at least 200,000 American officers and soldiers killed or wounded! Although the Missouri > Novel of the American Empire escaped total annihilation, its vitality was greatly damaged.

And within the encirclement of Kansas City, there are at least 500,000 troops of the Confederate States of America! These people are already turtles in the urn, no matter how well they guard. The siege lasted for months or even a year or two. After all, it is impossible to escape the total annihilation! Plus the previous results of the First Army in the defense. At least 800,000 enemies will be annihilated in this battle! With such brilliant results, Zhu Juan already has a place in the world's military history, and with Zhu Jishi's military knowledge, which is not satisfied with half a bucket of water, there is really nothing to talk to his son, and there is no need to sit in charge or anything.

"Juan, my father is planning to leave North America and return to China, and I plan to stop by Mexico to meet your mother."

"My mother? She went back to Mexico from France? ”

"On the way, I asked her to meet her in Mexico City. Discuss the situation in North America after the Missouri River-Kansas City Conference. I hope that this battle will lead to further division of the Confederate States of America, and perhaps the independence of the six states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida into a new kingdom of France, with Napoleon IV as king and inviolability for these six states. ”

Jujuan frowned slightly, "It can't include Texas, I want to get there, and in the future, Donghua must have an outlet to the Atlantic." ”

Texas will soon have access to the sea, and oil! How did Zhu Jishi not know the name of "West Texas Light Crude Oil"? Texas and the Gulf of Mexico near Texas were the most important oil producing areas in the United States. Moreover, Texas is also the most important agricultural and livestock production area in the United States, and with this state, the future of Donghua is even more limitless.

Zhu Jishi smiled faintly: "Okay." Texas I will fight for you, if Mathilde doesn't agree...... You just send troops over and occupy it! In November and December, 250,000 troops will arrive in North America. It's all under your command, and when the time comes, you won't be afraid that there will be no soldiers. However, you also have to agree to a few conditions. ”

"But what does it have to do with Beihua? Father, the son will not compete with Henry, as long as the son originally belongs to the territory of the United States, the territory of Canada is given to Henry, and he can take as much as he can. Jujuan grinned, looking generous. Canada's territory is good, but it's not necessary to turn against the old man. And...... The territory of Western Canada has not been developed much, and the climate is not very good, after all, it will not become the foundation of a strong country, and the future of Beihua can only be dependent on Donghua!

Zhu Jishi was very satisfied with his son's "generosity", nodded with a smile, and said, "One more thing, Juan, what kind of relationship do you think Donghua and China should maintain in the future?" ”

"Donghua and China?" Zhu Juan smiled, "Father, this is not for the son to decide alone, but whether the people of the Donghua Kingdom want an independent country, I, Donghua, have always been the king under the law, and such a major matter needs to be decided by the parliament." ”

The political system of the Donghua Kingdom was jointly arranged by Mathilde and Yung Hong. The former was born in a European royal family and had seen what it was like for ordinary people to make revolutions, so they took it for granted that the people of Donghua were European people, so they came up with a constitution of constitutional monarchical power early on, and also implemented universal male suffrage linked to military service in Donghua (only those who have served in the military for 12 months have the right to vote). The latter is a top student of the law department of Jishi University, and he is well aware of the constitutions and systems of European countries, so he naturally hopes to implement a system that is more beneficial to him.

Moreover, the security situation in Donghua has always been very tight, relying on the national defense system in which all people are soldiers. Under such circumstances, it is natural for the people of Donghua to think that they are the masters of the country, so the politics of Donghua have always been the most democratic and reactionary in the Greater China system...... Of course, this is not to say that Donghua is already a reactionary democracy, in fact, the situation in Donghua is somewhat similar to that of France, where an elected parliament and a strong royal power coexist. After all, more than 2,000 years of imperial power. The influence is still there, and it cannot be completely eliminated in a few decades. Moreover, Juan's authority in Donghua had already been established as a result of this battle. So he kicked the ball to the parliament, in fact, he didn't want Donghua to be a minister to the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Jishi smiled, "The council of Donghua will pass it, because the system I have set up for the future Wuhua Zhuxia is not a traditional tributary system. ”

"Not a tributary system? That's ......"

"I intend to set up another Greater China Council on top of the Wuhua Zhuxia." Zhu Jishi said, "Wuhua will be the Ming Empire, the Donghua Kingdom, the Nanhua Kingdom, the Beihua Kingdom, and the Xihua Kingdom." The Emperor of the Imperial Dynasty was concurrently served by the Ming Emperor, and the members of the Great China Parliament were elected by the Wuhua Zhuxia countries in proportion to their population. ”

"Sounds a bit like the Holy Roman Empire." Jujuan frowned.

It should be like the European Union. Zhu Jishi thought to himself that during this time, he had been worrying about the future of the Wuhua Zhuxia system. The current tributary and vassal system is based on the living emperor of himself, but if he is gone, will the kings of Sihua Zhuxia really regard Zhu Guoxiong as their master? Apparently impossible.

So there must be a new system to maintain the political, diplomatic, and military unity of Wuhua Zhuxia. The European Union seems to be an ideal system...... After all, Wuhua Zhuxia is too large, and it is difficult to maintain it if you want to unify it. The best way to do this is to establish a system that lies somewhere between unification and separation. Let the Wuhua Zhuxia have their own governments, councils, and kings, while maintaining diplomatic and military alignment.

"Juan, I have only one idea now, that there should be a unified currency and central bank, that there should be a unified market, that people should move freely, and that all countries should be consistent diplomatically and militarily. To this end, Wuhua Zhuxia should have a unified parliament to decide on the grand strategy of diplomacy, military and economics, a common constitution, and a committee to implement the resolutions adopted by the parliament. And this parliament should be elected by the vote of the voters of the Wuhua Zhuxia countries. ”

Hearing this, Jujuan was silent for a while. This Great China Parliament and the Great China Committee are indeed better than the original tributary system, Zhu Hu thought with peace of mind, but it is a pity that the Great China Emperor was not elected by the parliament.

"Juan," Zhu Jishi continued, "think about it, and if you have any comments to discuss with me in the telegram. Also, I'm going to take the train directly to Mexico City, can I be safe all the way? What is happening to the American cavalry that broke into our rear now? Retreated? ”

"The Confederate cavalry has retreated, but the cavalry of the American Empire is still active in Nebraska. The son had already mobilized his cavalry to drive them out. Jujuan muttered, "Father, why don't you let a division of the Ming Guards escort you to Mexico." (To be continued......)