webnovelfull Chapter 320 Consort Fucha
Chapter 320 Consort Fucha
Mog guessed that the young emperor's reasons for lifting the sea ban were something even someone of the pharmacy owner's status wouldn't know.
So he randomly selected some medicinal herbs that the Dzungars did not have.
After paying, he instructed the pharmacy staff to deliver the item to the post station.
He himself had completely lost interest in continuing to stroll around and hurriedly led his group back to the post station.
Upon returning to the post station, Mogg immediately summoned the others who had gone out to gather information that day.
They prepared to exchange the intelligence they had gathered.
Everyone sat in a circle, and Mogg spoke first:
"Is there any important news today?"
One of them quickly replied, "Your Majesty, I overheard some merchants chatting in the south of the city today."
It is said that the Qing Dynasty has recently opened several new trade routes in the south.
Upon hearing this, Mogg frowned slightly and pressed for an answer:
"Oh? Is that so? Where do these new routes lead?"
The man then replied, "According to those merchants..."
These new routes appear to primarily involve trade with Southeast Asian countries, and this trade is becoming increasingly frequent.
One of the aides said, with surprise in his eyes.
"Southeast Asia? Haven't those places always been controlled by other countries?"
Mogg frowned and asked with a suspicious look.
“Indeed, Great Khan,” the aide quickly echoed.
"However, according to those merchants who have been traveling to Southeast Asia for many years,
It appears that the Qing Dynasty has reached new trade agreements with some small countries in Southeast Asia.
"Oh?" Mog's interest was piqued. "What exactly happened?"
The aide continued, "I've heard that the Qing Dynasty not only dispatched a massive fleet to open up new sea routes,
Moreover, these fleets carried a considerable amount of cargo.
Besides traditional silks and porcelain, they also brought back many rare spices and gemstones.
Mogg's expression turned serious.
Clearly, these actions by the Qing Dynasty were not simply for the sake of trade.
Instead, it is actively expanding its sphere of influence and strengthening its national power.
Thinking about this, Mogg's unease grew stronger. He understood that...
An increasingly powerful Qing Dynasty may not necessarily be a good thing for the Dzungar Khanate.
If the Qing Dynasty is allowed to continue developing in this way, the Dzungar Khanate's position may become increasingly passive.
"Great Khan, I overheard some craftsmen in the east of the city talking about..."
The Qing Dynasty has recently constructed many new fortifications along its northern border and strengthened the training of its border troops.
"Another aide said."
Mog's expression grew increasingly grim: "Is the Qing Dynasty preparing for war?"
Will this young emperor be the first to attack the Dzungar Khanate?
Mogg's staff fell silent, and the atmosphere became heavy.
After a long pause, one of the staff members cautiously said:
"Great Khan, perhaps we can take the initiative to make peace with the Qing Dynasty and avoid war."
Mogg scoffed: "Repair it? The Qing Dynasty is developing rapidly these days."
Ambitious enough, would they easily let us, the Dzungars, go?
"Great Khan, we are, after all, related to the Qing Dynasty by marriage."
The young emperor and the Empress Dowager both care deeply about the Grand Consort.
They also took good care of Prince Amur.
Considering that the Qing Dynasty might not do anything to Dzungar?
Mog paused for a moment upon hearing this, then fell into deep thought.
Although there was a marriage alliance between the Dzungar Khanate and the Qing Dynasty,
However, Mogg believed that this relationship was not enough to guarantee that the Qing Dynasty would let the Dzungars go.
However, he also had to admit the respect and courtesy that Princess Chaogui and Prince Amur received in the Qing Dynasty.
This is indeed an opportunity that can be seized.
"Great Khan, we can try to start from this direction."
Another aide chimed in, "At least, we can test the Qing Dynasty's bottom line first."
Let's see if they really intend to annex the Dzungar Khanate.
If they still have feelings for each other, perhaps we can buy them some time to reconcile.
They even reached mutually beneficial agreements with the Qing Dynasty in some areas.
Mog was still somewhat unwilling.
Thinking about what kind of military exercises the Qing Dynasty was going to conduct,
He decided he still wanted to see the true strength of the Qing Dynasty.
We will make further plans.
A few days later, the Qing Dynasty's military exercises officially began.
Mogg arrived at the training ground with his entourage. There, flags were waving and horns were sounding.
The soldiers of the Eight Banners Army, the Green Standard Army, and the Firearms Battalion stood in neat formation, their morale soaring.
With Hongchang's command, the drill officially began.
The Eight Banners cavalry were the first to charge.
Clad in armor and wielding spears, they surged forth like an unstoppable black torrent.
The Green Standard Army infantry followed closely behind, forming dense squares and firing at the targets with flintlock pistols.
The soldiers of the artillery battalion operated various new types of firearms, with cannons roaring and smoke billowing everywhere.