Iron Dynasty - Chapter 1071

“How does the emperor plan to divide India?”

Zhan Xingchang asked interestingly.

“It’s too early to divide. What is needed for the empire is to maintain a long-term rule over India.” Xiao Ming said.

In contemporary times, Indias independence is full of drama. Unlike many methods of driving away the occupiers through war, Indias independence actually came on its knees, and this is Gandhis nonviolent non-resistance movement.

After independence, India still worshipped the country that once ruled its own country, and even has been a member of the Commonwealth, and is proud of it.

Therefore, in Xiao Mings view, it will not be difficult to take over the British rule over India after driving out the British, and after achieving complete rule, then gradually divide India in culture, language, and religion. If one day the empire is destroyed Forced to withdraw from India, then they will leave behind a chaotic India.

Thinking of this, he explained his thoughts to everyone.

“If this is the case, we still have a lot to do after ruling India.” Pang Yukun said.

Xiao Ming nodded, “But before that we have to win the war in front of us. As for the governance of other colonies, the idea of developing prosperity is not bad. For a small number of indigenous people to occupy the land, we will completely occupy the land by immigration, but Areas with a huge number of indigenous people can fully use the indigenous people to collect resources. After all, the indigenous people of the first generation in Nanyang basically live on farming, which has its use value.”

Everyone nodded when they heard the words. After such a discussion, the empire’s foreign colonial policy is basically determined.

After making this decision, Xiao Ming asked the cabinet ministers to go back and think about the detailed colony policy. After all, as the empire grew larger, they had to formalize this area.

At the same time, he asked Qian Dafu to issue another combat command to the Southeast Military Region, urging them to launch an offensive in Nanyang.

December 20th.

After waiting for half a month, Lei Ming successfully received the first batch of 300 mortars and 20,000 mortar shells in Xinjiapo.

Although he was not satisfied with the number of shells, the quartermaster assured him that the batch of shells would be supplied in time, which made him feel at ease.

“It should be snowing in Qingzhou now.” Thunder said to Yue Yun with a smile on the King, “If Lu knew that we were still wearing such cool clothes, I don’t know what it would look like.”

Yue Yun also had a smile on his face. Before the empire had a science education, he was just beyond the bottom of the well, and he only saw the world in Dengzhou.

But now it’s different. The navigation on the north and south oceans made him truly realize the magic of this world. Even so, his footsteps are only to set foot in Asia. He has always wanted to control the warship that can sail on the global ocean.

“It must be snowing, I hope we can have time to go home for the New Year after this battle.” Yue Yun said.

Mentioning this thunderous sigh, he said: “You can. It is estimated that our army is very difficult. According to the information we have received, the British, French, Portuguese, West and Dutch forces have built strong fortifications in Kolkata, even if there are mortars. I am afraid that winning this war will have to pay a heavy price.”

Yue Yun has a deep enough understanding of the current war. He said: “The current war can no longer rely on the fighting of soldiers. All that is needed is bombing to destroy the enemy’s power and disintegrate the enemy’s will.”

Thunder nodded, “The more I am thinking about this, the situation of the war has changed. There is no need to let the soldiers die in vain when we have superior firepower. Of course, our soldiers are not afraid of death.”

Yue Yun agrees with Leiming’s words. The imperial soldiers’ fighting enthusiasm is still very high. After a short vacation, they once again entered a state of war.

Looking at the endless ocean, he said: “Time waits for no one. We must at least give the emperor a gift before the New Year. Even if Calcutta can’t get it, we must occupy Jakarta.”

“We have completed our preparations and can set off at any time.” Lei Ming said, in accordance with the requirements of the General Staff, this time the Southeast Army will act together with the Navy.

Yue Yun’s mission is to annihilate the enemy navy in Jakarta, and his mission is to occupy Jakarta with the Marines.

“In this case, I will leave tomorrow morning.” Yue Yun’s eyes were sharp.

The next day, with the sound of the sirens of the steam battleship, the armored fleet slowly left Xinjiapo towards Jakarta.

One day later, the fleet appeared at the destination.

“This is the ironclad ship of the Chinese Empire?” On the coast, Eifel, Simon, Eric, and Stephen looked at the steel battleship anchored in the sea off Jakarta with heavy faces.

Unlike sailing warships, these steel warships do not have any sails. Instead, they have smokestacks.

On the blue ocean, these warships painted with silver paint look scary.

And when they looked through the binoculars to see the turrets on the battleships, they were even more shocked. Unlike sailing battleships, these ironclad ships had a different number of guns installed on the deck, but the artillery on both sides of the battleship was much less.

“Now you should understand how terrible the industrial capabilities of the Chinese Empire are ~ ~ Just a year ago, they only had an ironclad ship.” Eric sighed: “It is simply a confrontation with such an empire. Nightmare.”

Stephens face turned pale. His attitude was not as tough as before. He said, “Do you think we are willing to be involved in war? We lose only the interests of Asia in the war against the Chinese Empire, but if we continue to cooperate with them We in the Netherlands are facing the risk of national subjugation. The Netherlands is small and has a sparse population. Even if Frances weapons are backward, it can still defeat us.”

Eifel and Simon fell into silence. This is the sorrow of the small country. They are the first to be crushed in the game of the big country.

“It’s too late to say anything, the enemy is at sea, how shall we fight next?” Eifel said, “I don’t want to lose Jakarta.”

Stephen has the most power. He said: “No matter how strong the enemy’s fleet is, we must go all out. Since we have chosen to stand with the Europeans, we cannot double-heartedly.”

When was speaking, Stephen looked at Eric.

Then he said: “After half of the enemy’s soldiers land, Eric will lead the fleet to attack, Eifel and Simon will be in charge of the front battlefield, and the 20,000 soldiers will be handed over to you.”

Eric gave a wry smile, but finally nodded. Although he envied the technology of the Chinese Empire, he is a Dutchman. For the benefit of the Netherlands, the Chinese Empire is their mortal enemy. ) Download the free reader!!