Chapter 1039: A Great Gift

A fulcrum.

This is a problem Liu Zheng currently needs to consider.

As his sphere of influence grows larger and larger, his gaze will certainly be fixed upon the entire world.

Europe.

That is the place he needs to pay the most attention to.

Perhaps because of his own transmigration, this world has begun to grow complicated; these big shots of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries have all appeared in the world at the same time. Although the Sun King of France, Louis XIV, has already died, as time passes, an even more terrifying existence will emerge: Napoleon.

Liu Zheng has a bit of a headache.

It could also be that because he pushed history forward, the Industrial Revolution in Britain has naturally already entered a mature stage. At this time, many top talents emerging in Britain have begun to push forward technological development in various fields.

Liu Zheng took a deep breath.

Fortunately, he had long been prepared for this; Wangbei Academy has now become a place for him to cultivate technological talent, and he had also long since introduced many talents from the Western Ocean; Rhodes has made outstanding contributions in this regard.

In short.

Currently, the technological capability of Liangzhou is still slightly ahead of Britain.

Whether it is agricultural technology, social technology, or even military technology, this is the case.

But.

The gap should not be very large. Since the start of the First Industrial Revolution, the speed of human technological development has begun to increase, and it is quite fast. In this regard, Liu Zheng must consider more and invest even greater funding.

Funding.

Thinking of this, Liu Zheng gave another bitter smile.

At this moment, Jiang Xuan came over to take over his guard duties. After Jiang Xuan led the members of his Dark Night Legion to successfully make an appearance before so many Feudatory Kings, he was immediately appointed by Xie Tianyao as the Deputy Commander of the Capital Cavalry for this grand funeral. Sensing that Liu Zheng was heavy-hearted, he naturally wanted to take on more responsibility to let Liu Zheng rest for a while.

But this way, it seemed a bit awkward.

Because Liu Zheng originally did not provide a horse carriage for himself. In this situation, even that old fox Zhu Zhen was walking; given his status and rank, how could he dare to have any vehicle?

"Here, here!"

Xie Chan, however, did not care about these things; she poked her head out of the carriage window and waved at Liu Zheng.

Huh?

Liu Zheng was stunned and gave a bitter smile.

He felt that the moment Xie Chan called out, many gazes—swish, swish, swish—all looked at him at the same time; these gazes were filled with envy, jealousy, and malice...

Like thorns on his back.

Although the two had already had intimate contact, they were not yet married after all... And Xie Chan was currently the Longyang Princess most favored by Xie Tianyao; under the eyes of so many people...

But looking at Xie Chan's expectant expression, Liu Zheng still bit the bullet and walked over.

"Your Highness the Princess..."

Liu Zheng still hesitated for a moment.

"What, do you still want to run off and be with that vixen Gu Jin?"

Xie Chan glared at him with her almond eyes.

Liu Zheng immediately begged for mercy and hurriedly climbed into the carriage.

Instantly, a delicate fragrance assailed his nostrils. Looking at Xie Chan now, having truly become Liu Zheng's woman, she already possessed some of the true charm belonging to a woman. Having been busy for two and a half days, Liu Zheng felt a wave of sleepiness wash over him upon seeing this atmosphere of a fragrant carriage and a Beauty. Since he was already here, he didn't care about anything else; he lay down on the long bench in the carriage and rested his head on Xie Chan's soft thighs.

"Hey, what are you doing!"

This gave Xie Chan a start.

The few palace maids serving Xie Chan nearby also blushed and held back their laughter.

Liu Zheng ignored everything else, fiercely inhaling the faint fragrance on Xie Chan's body; it seemed only this woman could give him a moment of peace.

"You, you, you... all of you get out, get out!"

Xie Chan was a newlywed; how could she withstand such a scene? At first, she was still scolding Liu Zheng, but soon, she chased those two palace maids out.

Because she suddenly felt a pang of heartache for her man.

He was truly tired.

Closing his eyes, he looked as if he were about to fall asleep.

The words Xie Chan wanted to use to scold him could no longer be spoken.

He was really tired.

How could she not know what kind of person Liu Zheng was? He always wanted to arrange everything perfectly. Liangzhou, Liaodong, the Southern Barbarian Lands, the Western Regions, Central Asia, and even the entire Longyan...

How could she not know what kind of person Liu Zheng was? He always wanted to arrange everything perfectly. Liangzhou, Liaodong, the Southern Barbarian Lands, the Western Regions, Central Asia, and even the entire Longyan...

But it was not an ambition for the imperial throne.

It was an ambition for the world, an ambition for the common people of the world. He wanted to let them live better, and he wanted to let the entire Huaxia nation walk to the pinnacle of the world.

It was an ambition for the world, an ambition for the common people of the world. He wanted them to live better, and he wanted the entire Huaxia nation to reach the pinnacle of the world.

It seemed that her man had not returned home for more than a year.

Xie Chan suddenly became gentle. She lowered her head and slowly stroked Liu Zheng's slightly stubbled face with her hand. Women are like this; when she truly falls in love with a man, she carries a certain maternal aura. How she wished she could be his home, how she wished she could give him some comfort.

Xie Chan suddenly became gentle. She lowered her head and slowly stroked Liu Zheng's slightly stubbled face with her hand. Women are like this; when she truly falls in love with a man, she carries a certain maternal aura. How she wished she could be his home, and how she wished she could provide him with some comfort.

Although sleepiness washed over him, Liu Zheng was still thinking about this problem in his mind.

In his previous life, in the various war strategy games he liked, the most prominent problem that developed in the end was that the front lines were stretched too thin. The transport of grain, fodder, and supplies, as well as weaponry and equipment, including the mobilization of troops, were all quite inconvenient. This was a quite realistic and important problem.

To give an example, if one were to launch a war against Chuan Shu from Liaodong, for an army of three hundred thousand, the grain and fodder consumed just on this journey alone would be about several hundred thousand shi... However, the grain that these armies could carry would only be about several hundred thousand shi... This meant that as soon as they arrived in Chuan Shu, they would face the predicament of having no grain or fodder.

To be able to fight, one had to be equipped with more grain and fodder teams, but this would easily expose them, giving the enemy an opportunity to strike the supply troops.

To be able to fight, one must also be equipped with more grain transport teams, but this would easily lead to exposure, giving the enemy an opportunity to strike the grain supply troops.

The Arsenal, granaries, and military camps—Liu Zheng had to consider all of these and move them closer to the European side.

The Arsenal, the granary, and the barracks—Liu Zheng had to consider all of these, and move them a bit closer toward the direction of Europe.

He needed a fulcrum in the front.

Suez?

Obviously not.

Once the Suez Canal is opened, the merchant ships and caravans traveling between European countries will surely be numerous. Such a chaotic environment is not suitable to serve as this fulcrum.

Australia.

Then.

Only this one choice remains.

The geography of Australia is sufficiently pure and simple; likewise, it is not very far from Asia, Africa, or Europe.

Thinking of this.

Liu Zheng gave another bitter smile.

He even had the urge to sneeze loudly.

Developing Australia will be another huge sum of money...

He reckoned Zheng Yueru would be cursing him behind his back again, right?

Thinking of this.

He immediately rolled over and got up.

Xie Chan seemed to have grown accustomed to this side of Liu Zheng; seeing his sudden excitement, she hurriedly called two palace maids in to prepare paper and pens.

He already knew that Su Qi and Xie Fang had obtained Australia from the hands of Britain.

The great army led by Qin Zhangfeng was also already on the way.

Since Xie Fang no longer wanted to return...

Then he himself.

Still had to give him a grand gift. Pop-ups are severe recently, click to download to avoid pop-ups.