Qianlong: Qing Dynasty?What about my Daqing?

There is no more Great America.

But there may be a greater Mexico.
When Emperor Zhu thought of this possibility, he felt a little ridiculous.

old ink
Can it really rise?
anyway.

In history, Lao Mo was indeed quite big at the beginning.

But later on, I was bullied miserably by the United States.

More than half of the territory was occupied by the Americans—and it was the most valuable land.

California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
It would be okay to throw away these lands.

More critical is.

Most of the sources of rivers in Mexico are in these places, and what's even more terrible is that there is not much rainfall in Mexico, so most of the net flow of rivers depends on the upstream.

As a result, the upper reaches were occupied by the United States.

then
The United States has cut off the flow of nearly all rivers flowing to Mexico.

leading to greater water shortages in Mexico
In Mexico, which was so bullied in later generations.

In Emperor Zhu's view, there was indeed not much possibility of rising.

But Emperor Zhu didn't even want to see the unification of India.

Of course, I don’t want to see the emergence of a big Mexico.

"Your Majesty, the Mexicans' independence was caused by the Americans. They supported the rebels in New Spain."

Tao Shu said.

"Unexpectedly, within reason."

Emperor Zhu nodded and said.

"In this way, there will be two independent powers in North America."

When Tao Shu heard this, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I don't think the Mexicans are willing to fight to the death!"

"Oh?"

Emperor Zhu's expression changed.

"The key is our Ming Dynasty's attitude. If we show that we are willing to coexist with Mexico in the Americas, then what reason do they have to fight to the death?"

"Only North America, not Central America?"

"That's right." Tao Shu said, and he quickly added: "This is to give Mexico a little bit of luck."

"Oh? Will they believe it?"

"Yes, they are not a pure white country after all. We can recognize the independence of Mexico and let them claim vassalage at the same time!"

Tao Shu suggested.

"Mexico is mainly populated by Indians and mixed descendants of Indians and whites. Therefore, we can recognize them as Chinese descendants."

"They are Catholic."

"This just gives us an excuse to deal with Mexico after we deal with the United States."

Emperor Zhu nodded.

Although he didn't quite believe that Mexicans were that stupid.

But it's okay to try.

"In this case, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can contact Mexico. If they are willing to remain neutral in future wars, we can recognize the land they currently occupy and protect their right to survive and reproduce on the American continent!"

'If they insist on forming an alliance with the United States.Then they and the Americans should get out of the American continent. '

March 1810, 4 AD.

Indian Ocean.

On the sea east of the Maldives Islands, the blue water reflects the sky.

White clouds blossoming.

Seagulls dotted.

It is really a beautiful scenery with high sky and vast sea.

In later generations, it is not without reason that this place can become a world-famous resort and tourist area.

On the distant ocean.

Occasionally, you can see the shadow of Chinese fishing boats with hard sails.

Although the Indian Ocean still belongs to the British - at least the Maldives is still in the hands of the British Empire.

But the South Asian subcontinent is already dominated by the Chinese.Many Chinese from the East came to the South Asian subcontinent.

Although the mind-numbingly powerful super empire behind these Chinese has not yet demonstrated their ambitions for the Indian Ocean and East Africa.

But everyone knows.

It's a matter of time.

therefore.

Although there is a huge armored fleet stationed here in the Maldives.

But every British person who is sent to serve here will find ways to transfer themselves away - because this is the forefront of the British Empire facing the Ming Empire!

Lieutenant Colonel Dyce, the current commander of the British Empire's Indian Ocean Fleet stationed in the Maldives, is such a naval officer who is trying to find a way to return to the UK.

Lieutenant Colonel Dyce's fleet is a cruising fleet used for patrolling.

This fleet is equipped with wooden-hulled steel-armored steamships with a displacement of more than 800 tons.

This kind of ship can only bully wooden-hulled armed merchant ships.

Against a serious armored ship.

That is the life of being hanged.

Therefore, their mission is not to engage in a decisive battle at sea with the Ming Empire's capital ships - but to do some patrol work.

As for defending the Maldives.

That was the mission of the British Empire's Indian Ocean Fleet.

This fleet is equipped with three of the latest "Warrior" class battleships with a displacement of 3 tons, 12 "Ravage" class battleships with a displacement of 12 tons, and [-] "Roar" class cruisers with a displacement of [-] tons.

There are a total of 27 battleships!

In the eyes of the generals of the Royal Navy of the British Empire.

The strength of these 27 battleships.

Enough to reach one-third or even one-half of the Ming Empire's naval strength!

Because the main fleet of the Ming Empire Navy is the four Eighty-Eight Fleet.

A total of 64 capital ships.

The two Eighth-Eight Fleets are going out to the Pacific to protect the safety of the Ming Empire's waterways in the Pacific.

There is also the Eighty-Eight Fleet that cannot be easily mobilized. It must be ensured that there is a main fleet in the mainland of the Ming Empire that can be mobilized at any time.

therefore.

In theory.

The Ming Empire was able to mobilize the main fleet going south, which was an Eighth-Eight Fleet plus a Strait Squadron stationed in Nanyang.

The opponent is sixteen battleships, plus a dozen small frigates. In the opinion of many British naval generals, such small-tonnage frigates are not suitable for use in decisive battles on the sea.

The Indian Ocean Fleet of the British Empire has 27 capital ships alone.

27VS sixteen.

The advantage is obviously mine.

and so.

The British Empire's Indian Ocean Fleet can ensure the British Empire's advantages in the Indian Ocean and protect the security of the British Empire's colonies in Africa.

Unless the Ming Empire expands its army, it will expand at least another Eight-Eight Fleet.

Otherwise, they would not have the strength to defeat the British Empire's Indian Ocean Fleet.

Such thoughts are deeply engraved in the minds of almost all naval officers of the British Empire.

Therefore, when Dais once again led his patrol fleet to patrol the sea, he had no idea what his fleet would encounter on this sunny morning.

All he can think about now is the letter he asked someone to write to his brother some time ago.

Let his brother go walk around London.

Get yourself out of there as soon as possible.

I am not yet 30 years old. If I hang out in such a remote place for a few years, my connections in London will be cut off in the future.
Just then.

Suddenly a gunboat turned back in front.

Signals were sent out frantically in semaphore,

"North! The Chinese fleet is coming at full speed!!" (End of Chapter)