After hearing that the Ming Dynasty was not short of money, Sun Chengzong's expression became much more relaxed. He was afraid that his actions in northern Xinjiang would drag down the Ming Dynasty's finances and put the entire Ming Dynasty in trouble. Now it seems that his worries are completely redundant.

He couldn't help but sigh: "The emperor is really a genius of civil and military affairs. He is not only a genius in governing the country, but also a genius in wars. He is also a genius in making money. He is one billion taels. He has never heard of so much money in all dynasties. It is so amazing, so amazing!"

In previous dynasties, we must not have made so much money, because at that time, maritime trade had not yet emerged, and the great powers did not start colonizing and plundering, so how could we accumulate so much money? In fact, the reason why the Mughal Empire had so much gold was mostly earned from the great powers through specialties such as spices, as well as handicraft processing and manufacturing.

During the Qing Dynasty, more than one billion taels of wealth were accumulated from the great powers through the processing of tea and other specialties, as well as porcelain and silk. As a result, the great powers plundered them all and robbed them all. In the end, even their old masters were accompanied.

As he thought about it, Zhu Cijing couldn't help but say: "There is nothing in this money. The wealth plundered by the European powers from the colonies is far more than this. The world is different from before. The era of navigation has arrived. The ocean is no longer a smooth road for the great powers, but a smooth road to the colonization road. In this environment, you either rob others or be robbed by others. There is no third way to choose. If you fall behind, you will be beaten. The Ming Dynasty can only survive in this world where the strong prey on the weak. The Mughal Empire is a good example. To survive, you must be the great powers that plunder others, rather than the targets of being plundered by the great powers!"

This is the first time Sun Chengzong heard about this robber logic. However, the increasing strength of the Ming Dynasty has proved that the emperor's idea is completely correct. No matter what, robbing others is better than being robbed by others. Sun Chengzong couldn't help but praise: "The emperor is wise."

Zhu Cijing shook his head and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, let's talk about the affairs of northern Xinjiang."

Upon hearing this, Sun Chengzong nodded and returned to the map. He pointed to the mark on the map and said in confusion: "Siberian Khanate, the Golden Horde? According to the news that Weichen has found in recent years, these countries enfeoffed by the Northern Yuan have been destroyed by a powerful country in the continent. Now there is no power of the Northern Yuan in the north!"

Zhu Cijiong pointed to the Grand Duchy of Moscow on the map: "Well, these are the laws that were marked decades or hundreds of years ago. The continental powers you mentioned should be this Grand Duchy of Moscow, and now they should be called Tsarist Russia."

Sun Chengzong murmured and repeated: "Tsarist Russia? It turns out that this country is called Tsarist Russia. The emperor is really wise. The spies sent by Weichen have never understood what this country should be called. The emperor will know at a glance. Weichen admires it."

How could the spies find it clear? The capital of Tsarist Russia can be in the hinterland of the continent, and it will take more than tens of thousands of miles from land to land. It is impossible for them to find it so far by land.

Zhu Cijiong smiled modestly and said, "Nothing, nothing, because this Tsarist Russia is also a member of the anti-Habsburg alliance, so I have already started to pay attention."

When Sun Chengzong heard this, his face changed and he said worriedly: "This Tsarist Russia is actually a member of the anti-Habsburg alliance, so it's trouble now."

Zhu Cijing asked curiously: "Oh, what's wrong?"

Sun Chengzong explained worriedly: "According to Weichen's investigation, there are no powerful forces in the northern border now, they are all nomadic tribes, and it is not difficult to recover. Originally, Weichen thought that Tsarist Russia was an irrelevant continental country, and they should not risk interfering in the Ming Dynasty's recovery operations. However, since they are a member of their anti-Habsburg alliance, it is very likely that they will interfere in the Ming Dynasty's actions!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Cijiu said proudly: "If they dare to interfere, they will beat me hard. Now, in the Far East, the Ming Dynasty does not have to be afraid of any country!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Chengzong said excitedly: "What a fight?"

Zhu Cijing nodded without hesitation and said, "It's a real fight. Anyway, this time in Nanyang, the Ming Dynasty has cleaned up the combined fleets of the Netherlands, Britain, France, Sweden, and Denmark. I don't care about such a Tsarist Russia!"

This really scared Sun Chengzong. It would be too risky to go to war with so many powerful countries!

He couldn't help but advise: "Your Majesty, it's not advisable to make too many enemies."

Zhu Cijing shook his head and said, "It's not that I have made enemies that I have thought too much about, but that they want to stop the rise of the Ming Dynasty. There is nothing to be afraid of. The Ming Dynasty has been fully prepared. The Taifu just needs to fight with confidence and boldness. If they dare to come to the Far East and play wild, I will definitely not let them take advantage of it!"

Such a mighty and domineering declaration, even Sun Chengzong was infected. He nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, since the emperor has been fully prepared, the ministers will not be polite to them. However, in this way, the troops will be a little insufficient. I also asked the emperor to dispatch a reserve army to guard the newly built fortress along the way, so that the ministers can concentrate their efforts to deal with Tsarist Russia."

Zhu Cijing immediately nodded and said, "Well, then transfer Wu Sangui's Henan Preparatory Army to wait for the Taifu's order."

Upon hearing this, Sun Chengzong immediately bowed and said, "Thank you for your kindness."

Zhu Cijing waved his hand and said, "The regular legion is not used to defend the fortress, but Wu Sangui seems to be a little unstable. I will not let him become the leader of the army because his father and uncle are both meritorious ministers of the Ming Dynasty. However, his future is over, please don't deliberately promote him."

Upon hearing this, Sun Chengzong shook his head and sighed: "Alas, Wu Xiang, Zu Dashou and Zu Dabi are indeed good. Wu Sangui is spoiled by them. Don't worry, the emperor, I know what to do."

Zhu Cijiong nodded and said lightly: "I won't talk about him anymore, the tutor should tell me about the specific plans for entering the northern border."

Sun Chengzong knew that the emperor had become disgusted with Wu Sangui, so he naturally did not dare to mention it again. He also knew that the most important thing for a military general was loyalty. If he was unsteady, it would be dangerous.

Wu Sangui is in high spirits at this moment. He was less than 30 years old and could not find many in the Ming Dynasty. He thought that with the remaining strength of his father, he would definitely rise to prominence and become successful, but he didn't know that Zhu Cijiu had already counted him as a dead person. Now even his father and uncle's old boss Sun Chengzong have been warned that his life will be completely over.

Next, Sun Chengzong reported to Zhu Cijing in detail the plan of entering the northern border, where the railway extends, where the bastion is built, and which garrisons to be restored, he marked them one by one on the map.

Sun Chengzong was famously stable, and Zhu Cijiu could not find any problem with his plan. In the end, Zhu Cijiu directly approved his plan and issued an order to let the Ministry of War, Ministry of Revenue and Ministry of Works closely cooperate with the operations of the Liaodong Legion.
Chapter completed!