"Now that we're talking about hegemony, let's look at the political landscape of North America. ”

Ji Aojian dipped his tea and casually sketched out the map on the table, "California is a long terrain, long from north to south and short from east to west, lacking strategic depth. ”

Xiao Su said, "Then what kind of development strategy should we adopt?"

"Bringing together all the resources of California and developing a metropolis in one place. Ji Aojian drew another line, "We have the Cordillera Mountains running north-south to the west, which is also a good barrier, which greatly increases the cost of war in the United States. Therefore, they tend to agitate for the separatist movement and try to avoid direct attacks. ”

"It's a pity that the mountain range is too close to the west coast and doesn't leave much room for us. ”

"That's right. Ji Aojian sighed, "The terrain of the Americas is simply made in heaven for Europeans. From the east coast, you can continue to open up a wide hinterland, and from the west coast, you will face huge terrain obstacles. ”

Ji Qingsu nodded.

"Land on the West Coast is limited, and the only way out is to industrialize. Ji Aojian continued, "Our situation is actually somewhat similar to that of the United Kingdom. ”

"What's the similarity?"

"Britain is an island country with limited land, but it has to compete with mainland powers for world hegemony, which forces the British to continuously improve their industrial capacity to enhance their national strength, so they accidentally made the industrial revolution. ”

My sister couldn't help asking, "In this way, if a country has too much land, it is not easy to enter industrialization?"

"Exactly. Ji Aojian gave an example. "There was a British industrialist, with a lot of money, machinery and a group of immigrants, who were going to go to Australia to set up a factory. Who knows it's vast and sparsely populated. As soon as the immigrants came ashore, they each took a piece of land and went to farm, and none of them wanted to work in the factory. The poor boss's plan to open a factory completely failed. ”

"So how can we prevent this from happening?"

"It's also simple, with the power of the state and the government to support industrial development. Ji Aojian explained, "Britain was the first country to enter capitalism, and at this time it still believed in the concept of a complete free market. The government simply acted as a night watchman. Then the other pursuers, if they want to catch up, should plan and arrange at the national level. Provision resources. ”

"At the national level, how should the plan be organized?"

"Priority is given to the development of heavy industry, and when it enters the stage of machine production of machines, that is when the first industrial revolution is completed. Passed the assessment of the times. "Ji Ao Kendo. "The heavy industry of this era, the most important is the steel industry and the coal industry. In order to develop these two industries, it is necessary to create corresponding market demand. The biggest demand for steel and coal is munitions and railways. So what we have to do is we should build a north-south railroad in California. ”

"I see. ”

"This railway, all the way south to Mexico City, to the north is through Oregon. Enter Canada and connect with the British colonies. ”

Ji Qingsu asked. "Why associate with the British?"

"First, it can integrate the economic circles of Mexico, California and Canada to compete with the economic circles of the Americans, and not let the Americans monopolize the American market. The British did not want the development of industry and commerce in the United States, and they would definitely support the emergence of a second economic circle in North America. ”

"Oh. ”

"Second, the completion of this railroad will make it easier for the British to move south, better control the Oregon region, block the possibility of Americans gaining access to the west coast of the Americas, and also help us share the pressure of the Americans to move westward. ”

"Oh. ”

"Thirdly, we have common interests with the British, both economically and politically, and they will naturally support us in building railways. Then if we open a steel factory, we can buy machinery and equipment from the UK. ”

"Oh. ”

"Whether it's starting a steel mill or building a railroad, it takes a lot of labor. Ji Aojian continued, "We Chinese came to the Americas to earn food, and most of them went to build railways for Americans. Now that there are railroads to be built on the West Coast, why go all the way to work for the Americans?"

Ji Qingsu's face was happy, "What my brother said makes sense, as long as we increase the salary, the Chinese people will definitely be willing to build a railway in California, and they don't have to bother to fight lawsuits for Chinese workers in the future." ”

"As soon as there are more people, there are all kinds of food and clothing needs. Of course, this market cannot be given to the Americans. Ji Ao Kendo, "The Chinese work hardest and stand hard work, and the Americans are trying their best to squeeze China's labor resources in order to build hundreds of thousands of kilometers of railways in this century." If the Chinese do not build railways for the Americans, those European laborers will ask for sky-high prices, the cost of building railways for Americans will rise sharply, and the efficiency will naturally be greatly reduced. ”

Ji Qingsu couldn't help nodding, and suddenly asked another question, "I heard Commander Ling say that when my brother and the Mexican Prime Minister talked about building a railway, they mentioned that there was no need to build a north-south railway in the coastal area of California, and there was no need in terms of capacity?"

"This is unnecessary, it is to deceive the Mexican government that we have made a great sacrifice. ”

Ji Aojian said casually, "All railways along the river and coastal railways can greatly expand the radiation radius of the port center city, which is an important condition for economic take-off." And we're going to build a lot of side roads to connect with other cities in California, and we're going to make them all our satellite cities. ”

"I see. Ji Qingsu asked, "Doesn't the prime minister know these truths?"

Although he has rich political experience, he has no experience in the development of industrialization, so he naturally does not understand the key to this. ”

Ji Aojian paused for a moment and said earnestly, "This is the strategic layout in the future, Xiao Su, as the governor, you must control the situation well." ”

"I will definitely live up to my brother's expectations. ”

"Let, then, let's move on to the philosophy of religion. A thought flashed in Ji Aojian's heart, "I'll teach you another way to become a Buddha." ”

......

"I'm back!"

The witch happily walked into the house, and when she saw her sister reciting the scriptures seriously, she was even more overjoyed, "Sister Xiao Su really loves me, and she reads so seriously." ”

Ji Qingsu sighed helplessly, "Buddha bless, please let the fourth sister get rid of this bad habit of calling my sister." ”

"Why do you want to change such a good habit?" Ji Mengying glanced at it again, "Hey, you really put a Buddha statue on the table?"

"When reciting the scriptures, you have to be accompanied by the ancient Buddha of the green lantern to be more sincere. ”

"Not bad, not bad. Ji Mengying was very satisfied, "Where is the green light?"

Ji Qingsu pointed to the pumpkin head lantern on the table, "Isn't this a green lantern?"

"I carved this one. Ji Mengying became more and more happy, "Well, it's very atmospheric, and it's perfect as a green light." ”

She looked left and right, and suddenly said, "It seems that there are still shortcomings?"

"What's missing?"

"Wait, I'll find you. ”

Ji Mengying flipped left and right, and took out a wooden fish from his body, "I opened this light, you can use it with confidence." ”

The ancient Buddha of the green lantern, the wooden fish scripture, and a set of divine costumes are all together.

Ji Qingsu knocked on the wooden fish and continued to read the scriptures. The fourth sister watched with great interest on the side, her eyes suddenly fell on the Buddha statue, and she sighed, "This Buddha statue, why do I feel a little familiar?"

"Of course it's familiar. Ji Qingsu said, "This is the Buddha statue carved by my brother based on your appearance." ”

Ji Mengying was surprised, "Why do you want to use my appearance?"

"Fourth sister, you have been successful in your mission in the Americas, of course, you are a living bodhisattva, it is normal to use your appearance. ”

"Oh. ”

"All kinds of Buddha statues originally have prototypes, in the past, the emperor built the Longmen Buddha, and the Lushena Buddha statue was carved with her face. ”

"Oh. ”

"Fourth sister, your temperament is so solemn and holy, reciting the scriptures to your Buddha statue will allow you to better understand the truth of the scriptures, and you can also ask for your blessing with a heart of faith. ”

"Oh. ”

Ji Mengying was immediately stunned, "Do you really think I can send down supernatural powers to bless you?"

"There is a word called Wan Jiasheng Buddha, which refers to the principle of becoming a Buddha. Ji Qingsu said, "As long as thousands of families believe that you are a Buddha, you are a Buddha." ”

"However, I am a demon girl, how can thousands of families believe that I am a living bodhisattva?"

"Absolutely. My sister said confidently, "My brother said that in the future, he would make these Buddha statues in large quantities and sell them widely in California." The power of faith of the people of California is concentrated on you, and you can't become a Buddha if you don't want to. ”

"I'll go. Ji Mengying was simply stupid, "He didn't even ask my opinion, this is a violation of my portrait rights!"

"The heads of the queens of Europe are printed on coins, and they are circulated all over the world. "As a celebrity, you have an obligation to use your portrait for public service. ”

Ji Mengying coughed, "He taught you these words, right?"

"Yes, my brother has a deep study of religious philosophy, and Xiao Su has learned a lot. ”

"And what about the others, where did they go?"

Ji Qingsu said, "Brother said, just now I was hit by a Nine Yin White Bone Claw on your foot, and I was infected with corpse poison and went out for treatment." ”

"I've never practiced any Nine Yin White Bone Claws!" Ji Mengying snorted, "He deliberately avoided me in order to skip class!" (To be continued......)