Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 572 The Possibility of Expanding Territory!

This is undoubtedly another outrageous statement thrown out by Ximen Lang.

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"Is this situation really possible?"

It’s no wonder that Bai Ling and the others reacted this way.

This is truly unbelievable.

That's almost like a pipe dream.

Especially since the world of Beijing had only been in decline for a full century in modern times, and its entire civilization had almost been wiped out, it made it impossible for neighboring countries and regions to even begin to feel any awe or respect for it.

It's perfectly normal for them to think that way.

But it was wrong of Bai Ling and the others to question Ximen Lang's words.

"Because although this sounds absurd and unbelievable, it's definitely not impossible, it's definitely not impossible!"

"Take our area for example. Haven't I told you that those few scumbags around us are all very restless? They're always causing trouble, which annoys us a lot?"

"Of course I know that. Back then you even told me that you wished you could send the aircraft carrier battle group and the heavy combined arms brigade over there, rout them, and then solve the problem once and for all."

Seeing that Bai Ling and the others still remembered this matter.

If you remember this, things will be much easier.

"Take this as an example," Ximen Lang continued.

"That's right. They may be restless and like to cause trouble, but we can't condemn them all just because they like to cause trouble."

"Because even among them, a considerable number of them still believe that rather than staying abroad and suffering all sorts of mistreatment, it would have been better to give up the struggle and simply return to the motherland."

"Do you even know how far it could go? It could even turn their so-called heroes who resolutely fought against us and opposed us into criminals!"

"Yes, you heard right. These people treat these so-called heroes as criminals, as criminals who prevent them from living a good life!"

"Moreover, the better the economic development of a region, the more advantageous its geographical location, especially coastal areas rich in marine resources and with natural harbors, the more people think this way!"

"Wow, this is so magical?!"

"What do you think?!"

I really think this world is too magical, and I never imagined that such people could exist.

Bai Ling quickly pressed for an answer.

"No, why? Why would they think that?"

"Why else? It's because their location is truly fantastic, and because we've developed so well over the years!"

"Look at us, our coastal areas, which aren't exactly geographically advantageous, have been developed into such wealthy regions through special economic zones! They're unbelievably rich! Forget about a province, even a single city here has a GDP that rivals that of a long-established superpower!"

"What kind of advantageous location do they have? Any city in our country that's even remotely connected to the sea is generally doing quite well! What if they were incorporated into our territory?"

"With such advantageous geographical conditions, what chance do those coastal cities have? Even if you don't consider them, the people of Guangdong, despite their good geographical location, still have to take a backseat. They simply can't compare to them!"

Fearing that Bai Ling and the others might not understand or believe it, Ximen Lang immediately pulled up a world map.

Focusing on Southeast Asia, Simon excitedly introduced the area to Bai Ling and the others.

"Look at this geographical location, it's surrounded by sea, and there are ports everywhere! Moreover, it's right at the crossroads of Asia and Oceania, the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean!"

"This is one of the world's most important maritime traffic nodes, especially the crucial Strait of Malacca, which is the only way for Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia to reach East Asia and Oceania!" "Do you know what a 'only way' means? It means you have to go through here; there's no way around it! Even if you did manage to go around it, the costs would be so high that you simply couldn't afford it, so it's better not to go around it!"

"With such good geographical conditions, they don't even need to do anything. As long as they guard this waterway steadily and collect some tolls, it will be enough for them to live a good life that the whole world envies."

"But what was the result? While they weren't all worse off than the last, their lives certainly weren't comfortable. They might even be seething with resentment, unable to vent it. Why? Because they lacked the power!"

"But what if they were incorporated into our country and became an inseparable part of us? Let me put it this way, even if they did nothing but collect rent, they could live a more respectable life than 99.9% of the world's population."

"They're rich and powerful. Who would dare to mess with them? Our aircraft carrier battle group would be there in a flash! Just imagine what that would be like!"

Suck it~
Taking a sip of saliva, Ximen Lang continued, his eyes shining.

"I can't help but envy their idyllic life! Plus, they already have this foundation; they have a history of being a part of us."

"With so many conditions combined, do you think they hate those so-called heroes? Don't they feel that these so-called heroes who ruined their good days are sinners?"

"That's how it is where we're from. If you start now, do you think expanding our territory will still be just empty talk?"

Bai Ling and the others listened to his reasoned, well-founded, and measured argument until their mouths were dry.

In my excitement, I didn't even bother to pay attention to the details, like which year and version of the world map it was.

My hand involuntarily began to stroke this land, which historically belonged to the city of Beijing, through the screen.
The more I look at it, the more I like it; the more I look at it, the more I feel sorry for it.

Without Ximen Lang needing to continue guiding her, Bai Ling couldn't wait to yell at Lao Luo.

"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and report this to your superiors! Can't you hear our compatriots suffering right now, longing to return to the embrace of their motherland?!"

"Hurry up and report to your superiors, and get this done as soon as possible! What are you waiting for? Didn't you hear Ah Lang say that time waits for no one? What are you standing there for? Don't you have any common sense?!"

It was like scolding a grandson; the scolding left Lao Luo's mind completely blank.

I nodded in agreement without even realizing it.

"Yes, I'll go report right away, I'll go report right away, I definitely won't keep our compatriots waiting!"

Halfway there, Lao Luo realized something was wrong.

"Wait a minute, Bai Ling, you..."

As they were talking, Ximen Lang chimed in again.

"Don't blame me for not warning you, because our modern history is so terrible that some of them have already started thinking about de-Sinicization. This is the best opportunity; if we wait any longer, it will be too late!"

Since Ximen Lang had already said all that, Lao Luo no longer had the mind to argue with Bai Ling about these things.

He quickly dropped a sentence.

"The matter of vigorously developing the cultural industry is settled. You just need to go all out and do it! We'll sell everything we own to buy these equipment!"

After saying that, he hurriedly went to report to his superior.

Just in time, the movie was over.

Ximen Lang nudged Bai Ling's arm, his expression quite impatient, and said meaningfully.

"Ling'er, it's late, we should rest."

(End of this chapter)