The next meeting lasted for three more days, and it was nothing more than a competition between various ministries and major centrally-affiliated companies for the fiscal budget.

The Ministry of Finance has plans for the possible expenses of each department, which is nothing more than floating around 10%.

This day is the last day of 1775, and arrangements are needed for major events next year and even in the next five years.

"Everyone"

This time Qitade personally presided over it.

"Accurring defeat before everything is predicted. This is the eternal truth. You all say, what is the biggest hidden danger for our country?"

So, many different opinions began.

Some people say it is the population, but the population in the East is still too small, and a large number of immigrants are needed.

Some people say that Russia in the north still has a population of nearly 20 million, which is a huge threat to the empire. It must be defeated in one fell swoop and make it completely depressed.

Some people say that internal ethnicity, religion and other issues.

Some people say that some European countries have begun to develop steam fleets and new types of rifles.

Some people say that the empire's main territory is located in Europe, but Europeans generally have deep caution and need to try to relieve it.

Wait, there are many things.

Finally, seeing that no one else was going to say it, Qitad looked at Nolb, "You used to be the director of the CIA, but later you were in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. You know the most about the internal and external situation, so you can talk about it too."

Nolbu nodded, "Your Majesty, I think the so-called nation, religion, integration into European affairs is not worth worrying."

"Oh?"

"Because Europeans are not a monolithic piece of the board. If there were no overseas colonies, they might be able to do it in a short time, but now there are vast overseas colonies that are to be developed, and there will be conflicts between them, which cannot be reversed unless agreed through war"

“There is a problem here”

"Why don't they sit down and talk and completely delineate the colony?"

"It's not that they don't want to talk, but that they can't talk. The Prime Minister said just now that the lives of ordinary people in various countries are actually far inferior to those of our country, especially farmers. Internal conflicts are about to break out, so they will do everything possible to transfer internal conflicts outward"

"Therefore, constantly and do everything possible to expand the colony has become a realistic choice. Moreover, all countries have parliaments. Although the parliament's full strength is large or small, it is somewhat a constraint on the king's power"

"With the existence of a parliament, there will be representatives from all parties, and they will fight for power for the representative forces. In this way, if these countries want to continue to expand their financial resources, they cannot focus on the internal and can only look outside."

"As for the outside world, due to technology and military strength, it is naturally first come first served, and it will be gone if it is slower, so it is impossible to obtain it through negotiation. Moreover, if there is really a negotiation, whoever gets more, whoever gets less, whoever gets high-quality places, and whoever gets barren land are all problems and no one can solve it."

"What's more, before us, there was an Ottoman Empire that had penetrated deep into Europe. They were different from Europe in terms of race and religion. Since they could stand for hundreds of years, wouldn't we Truchen?"

"So, there is no need to worry about this"

"But as long as it is a country, it has its weaknesses. What are our weaknesses?"

"That is the estuary. Although we can enter the Mediterranean through the Ottoman Strait and then enter the Atlantic Ocean, due to its narrow terrain, it is obviously a weakness and a great weakness"

"And our country is established with the absolute advantage of the sea, and it will strengthen this weakness. Whether the straits continue to be in the hands of the Ottomans or acquired by the Europeans, they are weaknesses and fatal weaknesses"

When Chu Huer heard this, he said loudly: "It is better to attack north and take Poland, so that he can enter the Atlantic Ocean from the Baltic Sea!"

Nolb shook his head, "The Baltic Sea is also an inland sea. At its western end, there is a Danish-controlled strait, which is also a weakness."

"Then take the Ottoman Strait and the surrounding areas!"

Qitad took over the conversation, "I think what Nolbu said, well, we already have the Ayuki Canal, and it is not a problem to go to the Atlantic Ocean, but the Ottoman Strait still has a problem. It is easy to take down Istanbul and the places on both sides of the Taiwan Strait"

"How to deal with the Ottomans' constant harassment from Asia and Europe?"

"This scene was obviously something that European countries would like to see. Originally, they only had to deal with one Ottoman, but now there is an additional Truchen. It is a time of worry. If we fight with the Ottomans, wouldn't it be their wish?"

Marshal Deng Quan said: "Your Majesty, since the Ottoman Strait is an issue that cannot be avoided, why don't we find another way"

"How to open the law?"

Deng Quan said: "Job Department thought about it for a long time just now. How great would it be if we had a piece of land that was stretched and retractable in Europe near the Atlantic Ocean? It would be a pity that it would be unlikely."

"You must have an idea in your mind, speak it out and listen"

"Portugal, among the European powers, has the smallest area and the smallest population, but it has a vast colony like Brazil, including Brazil, tropical, subtropical and temperate areas. The ideal state is that we support the Portuguese to simply establish a country in Brazil and give Portugal to us"

"It is probably unlikely, but this is also the most likely, and other places are even more unlikely"

Bayar said: "How about Ireland? This is a colony of the British. The Irish people are deeply exploited by the British. They originally believed in Catholicism, but now the British are forcing them to convert to Protestantism. However, they live well here, why should they give it to us?"

"There is no better place than that"

Qitad nodded, "First of all, we need to figure out what the purpose of finding the sea port is. Although places like Portugal and Ireland are small places, they have millions of people. It is not easy to stabilize them. In order to stabilize the land, we have spent a lot of energy to implement immigration."

"It is impossible to lose sight of the money and start to immigrate in large quantities for the sake of the sea estuary"

"If it were just for the estuary, we could take Persia, and that would be a complete one"

"So I went back to the question just now, what is the purpose of finding out the sea port? Is it for the convenience of business, immigration, or something else?"

"In my opinion, both are available, but not the most fundamental. We now have nearly 20 million people, which is enough to deal with the threats from surrounding forces, so the most fundamental problem is not here"

"So, another issue of sea outlets is actually a support base. Once the hostile forces unite, seal our country to the north of the Black Sea. Remember, what I am talking about is uniting, and no one alone can pose a threat to our country"

"When it really unites, we can attack Europe from the west to support local wars. Such a place must first be big enough to independently support a big war. In fact, both our country's Bangladesh and South Africa may do this."

"They don't need to go through the Ottoman Strait to enter the Mediterranean, but that takes time, because in the war, the enemy's colonies will also attack it. At present, it seems that only Bangladesh has enough population and strength to free up its hands to support the land."

Hearing this, Bayar suddenly thought of something, "Your Majesty, have your idea changed and you are ready to take action in eastern America? However, the east coast of North America is almost the world of British people, and most of the households there are British. Even if they occupy it, they need a large number of immigrants to stabilize it."

It also said: "According to information provided by Thanos, the population of British people in North America was over two million at this time, and the best time to occupy these places has passed."

"The west is a vast and sparsely populated place, but it is contrary to our country's strategy"

Instead of answering directly, Qitad asked back, "Do you know how many people are in Sardinia now?"

Bayar was stunned for a moment and said for a while: "There are hundreds of thousands of people, Your Majesty, you... The owner of the island is Duke of Savoy. In addition to this island, there is also a part of the Italian Peninsula. The capital is Turin, a famous city on the peninsula. Its strength cannot be underestimated."

Qitad nodded, "Since we have built the Ayuchi Canal, we must rely on the Ottoman Strait. As for how to stabilize the strait, that's another matter"

"So, it is necessary to set up a flank stronghold near any place in Europe outside the strait, or a larger stronghold."

"my country is famous for its maritime advantage, so it is natural to occupy a larger island. As far as I can tell, among the larger islands in the Mediterranean, Sardinia is the only one that can produce food and coal and iron ore resources."

"But nowadays, our country has good relations with the Italian Peninsula countries, and it is not appropriate to suddenly attack the island unless..."

"Unless what?"

"Unless there is a major accident on the island"

"This..."

Qitade ignored him, but looked at Su Wenying, the general secretary in charge of culture, education, medicine and health. "Wenying, what happened to me before?"

Su Wenying's face suddenly changed, but he still replied: "Since we have the microscope, we have been ready for it."

Qitad nodded, "Have you found anything?"

"Have"

"Oh?"

"The biggest discovery is that this bacteria can survive in the corpse of any animal, including humans for more than four months. According to our observations of test rabbits, the longest can last for half a year"

“Can you transport it?”

"Of course, you can stay the same for half a year in a closed state"

Qitad looked at Bayar again, "Tell me, what is the most foreign relations that our country should adopt now?"

Bayar replied: "Naturally, we continue to maintain friendly relations with France and Portugal, and strongly support the French to gain a foothold in North America"

Qitad sighed and replied, "This is just a small part of it"

"In this way, contact the British immediately after the meeting, and say that we support him in dealing with the North American colonies and not allowing them to be independent. The condition is to give Canada a chance to the French. Canada is cold and the British are willing to do so."

"For the British, the thirteen North American states are far better than Canada and must not be lost"

"Your Majesty!" Bayar said anxiously, "Wouldn't that let the British continue to grow bigger for nothing?"

"No, we want to make the war between the British and North Americans last for a long time, and finally let the British win. The British will definitely ask us why we do this, and then answer this way, just say that we have colonies overseas now. If the colonies all follow the example, wouldn't it be unfavorable to our country?"

"In addition," he looked at the director of the CIA Deng Ce, "After the meeting, you can discuss with Su Wenying, he knows what the specific matter is"

"Also," he looked at the Foreign Minister Yesmu, "I went to Istanbul immediately after the meeting, and said that our country was willing to form an alliance with them."

"This...", like Bayar, Yesmu was also dumbfounded.

"Oh," Qitad sighed, "The most wise national strategy is to surprise you. Don't ask, just say that our country is willing to support them in continuing to attack Hungary. Sicily in the Mediterranean is now occupied by Austria, if they can defeat Austria in a war"

"Don't seize Hungary, they can't occupy it, so they can exchange it with Sicily"

"Our goal is Sardinia. As for how to win, you will know in the future"
Chapter completed!