Chapter 367 The European Threat Theory

Seeing that Kangxi agreed to temporarily try it in Jiangnan, Yinzhen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, now he wants money everywhere, and it is an urgent matter that cannot be delayed, he also feels very pressured, although low-interest lending is beneficial to the country and the people, it can only be put gradually, Jiangnan is rich, don't worry about losses, I believe Kangxi can also see this.

Yinzhen rushed back to Beijing in a hurry against the wind and snow, because he wanted to go in and out of the army, but he was caught off guard by Kangxi on a Nanyang indigenous issue, because he was worried that Kangxi would have a slight remark on the generous policy of the Nanyang Han people, so he pushed the boat to promote the pox vaccine law and eradicate smallpox, in order to divert the topic, Kangxi was scratched to the itch, and sure enough, he did not mention the matter of exposing Nanyang, but mentioned the matter of low-interest loans.

Yinzhen couldn't help but wonder in his heart, with Kangxi's shrewdness, how could he not see that he was in a hurry? Why not talk about it? Suspicious in his heart, he replied: "Regarding the low-interest loan in Jiangnan, Erchen immediately instructed Zheng Shichang to handle it. After speaking, he was silent and waited for Kangxi's next words.

Kangxi nodded, took the teacup, sipped tea silently, Yinxiang couldn't help but wonder secretly, such a good opportunity, why didn't Lao Fourteen mention Europe? Isn't this what he is in such a hurry? What kind of dumb riddle are the two of them playing?

Seeing that Yinzhen was as stable as a mountain, Kangxi secretly praised in his heart, the old fourteen is only twenty-five, and it is rare to have this kind of qi cultivation work, slowly put down the teacup, and then he said: "Let's talk about it, why are you so eager to rush back to the capital?" ”

Seeing that Kangxi finally mentioned this stubble, Yinzhen was relieved, and hurriedly bowed and said: "Erchen recently learned the details of the situation in Western European countries, and because he felt that the matter was very important, he hurried back to Beijing to report to the emperor Ama. ”

As soon as he heard that it was the detailed situation of the European countries, Kangxi's expression was also abrupt, no wonder the old fourteen rushed back to the capital in the wind and snow, he nodded slightly, and said, "Tell me in detail." ”

After telling the details of the situation in Europe as it was, Yinzhen glanced at Kangxi carefully, since the navy was at war with Spain and the Netherlands, the military intelligence of these two countries was also a matter of the navy, and the situation in Europe was very different from what was imagined, which can be said to be a major mistake.

Kangxi was silent for a long time, but asked: "Why did the inheritance of the Spanish throne attract European countries to intervene?" Could it be that King Philip V of Spain was a man of great talent and ambition for war? ”

Yinzhen sighed for a while, and then said: "Emperor Amma, the current King Philip V of Spain is the grandson of King Louis XIV of France, and he also has the right to inherit the French throne.

The succession to the throne in European countries is different from ours, whether it is the blood of sons and daughters, they have the right to inherit, and due to the frequent intermarriage between European royal families, a large number of close relatives have been created, and most of the royal families have not prosperous heirs, which is very easy to cause disputes.

In the case of Spain, the former king Carlos II had no children and no daughters, and the children of the crown princes of France, the Holy Roman Empire, and Bavaria had the matrilineal blood of the Spanish royal family, so they naturally became strong contenders for the Spanish throne. Carlos II ended up choosing France, upsetting the balance of the situation in Europe, which led to this protracted war. ”

What kind of messy inheritance system is this? Kangxi pursed his lips disappreciatively, if the world is in chaos, it is really unreasonable, and after a little groaning, he said: "So, this news should be very reliable?" ”

"Absolutely." Yinzhen said in a deep voice: "Erchen has asked many questions, this ten-year-long war is indeed real. ”

"What do you think?" Kangxi asked after him.

Yinzhen said in a deep voice: "Erchen secretly thinks that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for my Qing Dynasty, looking at the world today, the only thing that can threaten my Qing Dynasty is the European countries, at this time of chaos in Europe, the Qing Dynasty must go all out to seize overseas lands, and at the same time can also send troops to Europe to support the weak French side, so that the war can continue, and damage the vitality of Europe." ”…,

As soon as Kangxi heard this, he knew that Yinzhen was in a hurry to return to Beijing, and he came to send troops to Europe, this old fourteen was really bold, and he dared to put forward a plan for a 40,000-mile expedition. Lao Fourteen's abacus has always been fine, and it is impossible to do things at a loss, what kind of purpose does he have behind the troops in Europe?

For European countries, Kangxi can be said to be deeply wary, Europeans are proficient in calendars, mathematics, exploration, have superb navigation, shipbuilding technology, attach great importance to commerce, and ambitious, aggressive, is indeed a major threat to the Qing Dynasty, but with the current development momentum of the Qing Navy, it seems that there is no need to worry so much.

The old fourteen strongly advocated sending troops to Europe, why? Competing for reserves? Consolidation in the Navy? Or take the opportunity to get involved in the Eight Flags Green Camp? It seems that he can't say that he can also achieve these goals by sending troops overseas.

After adjusting his sitting posture slightly, Kangxi said in a deep voice: "What are the benefits of sending troops to Europe to the Qing Dynasty?" With such a long distance, don't you worry about rushing to Europe, the war is over? ”

Seeing that Kangxi did not refuse, Yinzhen perked up, and immediately said: "Back to the emperor Amma, even if we can't catch up with the European war, we won't have any losses, and by the way, we can also open routes to Europe, establish a foothold in Africa, and establish good relations with France and Spain."

The land of Europe, the narrow country, its territory is similar to our Qing Dynasty, but there are dozens of kingdoms, because the European countries are all aggressive and expansionist, not only in Europe local disputes, with the opening of new routes, in overseas parts are also endless, this is the innate of Europeans, deep into the bone marrow of the inferior nature, it is impossible to change.

It is precisely because of the narrowness of the European countries, so all countries are also accustomed to the alliance against the powerful countries, from the anti-Swedish alliance, the anti-French alliance can be seen a point, their habits, is the most worried about the ministers, the wealth of the Qing Dynasty, European countries are coveted, once they end the internal strife, strengthen the strength, the sons are worried that the European powers will join forces to attack the Qing Dynasty.

As long as there are common interests among countries, they are very likely to join forces.

It is precisely because of the aggressive nature of European countries that they have spared no effort in the study of weapons, especially warships and firearms, and for more than 100 years, Europe's muskets and artillery warships were far superior to those of the Ming Dynasty, and it was not until the artillery of our Qing navy came out that this disadvantage was redeemed.

However, the Europeans far surpassed our Qing Dynasty in the fields of natural sciences, calendar mathematics, physics and chemistry, and they still attached great importance to the development and research in these fields.

In less than 10 years, the European countries may once again surpass us in terms of weapons, and there is no doubt that the sophistication of firearms has a direct bearing on the victory or defeat of the war. ”

Speaking of this, Yinzhen paused slightly, reached out to take the teacup, and took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, Kangxi was the first time to hear that someone analyzed the habits of Europeans from the region of Europe, and analyzed the potential threat of Europe to the Qing Dynasty.

Yinxiang didn't expect that Lao Fourteen had such a deep understanding of Europe, no wonder he wanted to capture the South Seas and vigorously develop the navy, because he was afraid that European countries would join forces to attack!

Yinzhen took two sips of tea, and saw that Kangxi looked calm and had no impatient expression, so he continued: "Talent training is not an overnight effort, and it is a luxury to catch up with Europe in more than ten years. France is a European power, and it is across the sea from England, and Spain is close to France, so if it can gain a foothold in Spain or France, it will be able to grasp the movements of the whole of Europe at any time.

In addition, Spain, France, Britain, the Netherlands, and the Americas and Africa all have a large number of overseas territories, and the Qing Dynasty cannot send troops in vain, so it is natural to have great benefits, and before the war, they can seek benefits from Spain and France, and after the victory, they can reap the benefits of Britain and the Netherlands. Sending troops to Europe is actually seizing overseas territories.

Sending troops to Europe, showing off the Qing Dynasty's military force, and raising the country's prestige outside the territory can also play a great deterrent role, so that they will not dare to entangle with us in the Nanyang matter, and they will not dare to covet Australia. ”

It turned out that the old fourteen was playing this abacus, sending troops to Europe not only exempted from the naval battle in the South Seas, but also obtained overseas territories, and also established a foothold in Europe, this abacus is good enough, slightly groaned, he asked: "If you are defeated in Europe, what will be the consequences, have you thought about it?" ”

Yinzhen smiled slightly: "Huang Ama, the European countries have been fighting for ten years, at this time, both sides are exhausted, it can be said that the end of the strong crossbow, the Qing Dynasty invested 30,000 or 50,000 new troops, no matter which camp they joined, it is enough to destroy the withering and decaying." Not to mention, China's art of war is broad and profound, how can it be compared to Europe? Erchen, thirteenth brother, fifth brother, second brother, and eldest brother, no matter who leads the troops, it is enough to sweep the European army. ”

As soon as he heard that Yinzhen brought the eldest and second children out, Kangxi's eyes couldn't help but narrow slightly, this old fourteenth, even had the idea of letting the eldest and second children lead troops to Europe? Just this mind is really rare, the old fourteenth is on top, but he doesn't worry about the tragedy of fratricidal brothers, what about the fourth? What is his attitude towards the fourth?

Thinking of this, Kangxi smiled slightly: "Boss Yinyu is anxious for quick success, and the situation in Europe is chaotic and complicated, how can he deal with it?" The old five Yinqi is very kind-hearted, kind-hearted, but also inappropriate, the fourth Yinzhen, cold, calm, and good at forbearance, what do you think? ”

Hearing this, Yinxiang's heart jumped, what does Huang Ama mean? The fourth brother is not good at military affairs, and the army is on an expedition to Europe, how can it be child's play?

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