Nanyang Storm 1864

Banners fluttered and cannons roared.

On the training ground, the two teams were evenly matched, and the field military exercise created a strong atmosphere of real combat, which was indeed a high-level military confrontation.

Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu watched intently, a slight upward curve appearing at the corner of his mouth.

Major General Mu Zhenlei, the commander of the Fourth Division who had been keeping a close eye on His Majesty's expression, was relieved to see this and felt a sense of joy.

These past few months of intense, closed-off military training have paid off; we've finally gained His Majesty's approval.

Back to Brisbane Palace
Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu Dynasty enjoyed a wonderful bath while being served by beautiful maids. Feeling his still strong body, he was in an even more pleasant mood.

After changing into a loose bathrobe, Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu Dynasty sat on the sofa in the domed hall of the palace, holding a lit cigar, and looked into the distance with a contented expression.

Brisbane at dusk is bathed in a warm glow from the setting sun.

In a brief moment of distraction, the city's distinctive European architecture made him mistakenly believe he was in a quiet British city on a summer day.

The Gold Coast near Brisbane, with its distant, shrouded mountains, presents a picture-perfect landscape.

This is a city perfect for laziness and daydreaming; you can sit quietly for half a day in a small tavern by the dock.

Do nothing and simply feel the passage of time.

Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu Dynasty thought this was a good idea. Australia was not a suitable place for large-scale operations, and some wealthy and leisurely Chinese immigrants were willing to come, so let them come.

Gold mines in New South Wales and Victoria have been operating for three or four decades, and the remaining gold resources are mostly in the hands of a few large and small gold mine owners.

For those adventurous gold prospectors, finding gold in the wild was nearly impossible.

Another one

Australia has intense sunshine and insufficient water resources, making irrigation a major problem for farmland. It is not suitable for developing large-scale farms, and crops are mainly drought-resistant.

Its grain production is barely enough to meet its own needs.

To develop this area into a large-scale grain production base, it is necessary to spend huge sums of money to dam seasonal rivers, build dams and large-scale water conservancy facilities, as well as construct irrigation canals and other farmland water conservancy facilities. The initial investment is considerable.

This has greatly reduced Australia's attractiveness, unless the Chinese population who have settled here long-term invite their relatives and friends to immigrate and help manage their farms and ranches.

Other types of immigrants, such as Chinese immigrants, are very few.

Today, the Great Chu Empire spans the four seas, and there are many places for Chinese immigrants to go. Naturally, there is competition among them. Why do they have to come to the extremely remote Australian continent?

On the core three main islands

For Chinese residents who are not doing well in life, Sumatra, Java, and Kalimantan are now their primary considerations for immigration, as they are much closer to these islands.

There is frequent transportation between the islands, with several regular ferries departing daily to each island. You can sleep on the ship and arrive the next day.

Even if some Chinese immigrants consider places further afield, such as the new Xi'an Island in Shangri-La, it would only take three days by boat.

Compared to Australia, where it often takes eight, nine, or ten days, or even half a month, this is much closer.

Australia is a treasure trove of resources, but its true value needs to be discovered in the future, at least several decades from now.

For now, let it develop naturally.

Although Australia is a remote place, the local residents are wealthy, basically at the level of Tongzhou, Cebu and the Hainan Islands, or even slightly higher.

Apart from Melbourne, which is famous for its gold mines, the main industry of the other states is exporting wool.

On the world market
Australian wool and Patagonia, accounting for more than 70% of the total wool production, are the two major wool-producing regions in the world, with North America ranking third.

Across the vast land of Australia
No more than 3.6% of the land is suitable for farming, mainly concentrated in the water-rich northern York Peninsula and major river basins, where drought-resistant crops are the main crops.

The coastal areas surrounding Australia, especially the eastern part, are vast stretches of world-class pastures, naturally suited for livestock farming.

Perhaps it was a blessing from heaven that the Merino wool produced was of extremely high quality, making it irresistible to the European market.

As the red sun sets in the distance, its golden afterglow spills onto the city buildings.

The faint sound of a piano could be heard; it was the palace musician playing, the flowing notes drifting between the domes.

"Light the lamps."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The lights in the palace immediately came on, and the hanging crystal chandeliers illuminated everything, while the marble floors reflected a soft glow in the magnificent palace.

suddenly

Several crisp gunshots rang out from outside, piercing the twilight and carrying clearly.

Frowning

Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu Dynasty stood up, casually placing his cigar on the ashtray carved from a single piece of jade, a displeased expression on his face. A short while later...
Lieutenant General Zheng Daqiang rushed over to report that the shooting had occurred because someone had trespassed into the restricted area. After the sentry warned them, a gunfight broke out, resulting in two enemy deaths and one injury. The specific cause was still under questioning.

Similar situations have occurred many times before, so they are no longer surprising.

Some people were eyeing the opportunity of Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu's southern tour, and they all wanted to stir up trouble. Their sinister intentions are self-evident.

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has caused the dregs of society to resurface.

After considering it for a moment, Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu Dynasty instructed, "This matter should not be taken lightly; it should be kept within a certain scope."

"Wei Chen understands."

"Go back."

"I respectfully obey Your Majesty's command. I shall take my leave." Lieutenant General Zheng Daqiang was busy at the moment. After giving a military salute, he turned and hurriedly left.

Just as Li Jingxi, the secretary-general of the royal family, was about to say something, Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu shook his head and ordered, "Serve the meal."

"Your humble servant obeys the decree." Li Jingxi bowed and accepted the order.

Emperor Zheng Guo of the Great Chu had anticipated the possible events that might occur during his inspection tour of Australia, and he knew that things would not go smoothly.

Especially in the southernmost state of Victoria, the white community, feeling betrayed by the British and harboring deep resentment, would often create trouble.

Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu should be treated with care and reassurance during his visit.

If, like in the "Bandung Incident," the secret police were to launch a massive manhunt and make a huge fuss, it would only play right into the hands of those behind the scenes.

Don't underestimate these Australians; they have a lot of energy.

Different situations require different solutions.

The Dutch East Indies colonies had over 20 million indigenous inhabitants, with only a few hundred thousand descendants of white people (note: some of whom left).

In order to achieve the goal of integration as soon as possible, the use of cruel methods such as suppression, secession, resale, and enslavement has indeed helped to achieve the goal of "replacing old industries with new ones" and completely eliminate potential ethnic conflicts.

This matter concerns the stability of the empire for the next few centuries, so even if the methods are excessive, the process is bloody and inhumane, we can't worry about that.

Australia, however, is a different story.

Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu Dynasty adopted a policy of appeasement towards Australia, not because he was afraid of Britain, but because there was no need to create unnecessary trouble.

A few days later, the Emperor of Great Chu set off again. After inspecting Sydney, the fleet arrived at the Port of Melbourne on September 23, 1902.

it's here

At the unprecedentedly grand welcoming ceremony, the local garrison deployed thousands of troops to maintain order, while more than 200,000 Melbourne residents lined the streets to welcome the festivities, with colorful flags waving and drums beating loudly.

As the emperor's chariot entered the city under the escort of a large cavalry force, cheers resounded throughout the heavens and the earth, creating an extremely grand scene.

The accompanying photographer was busy taking pictures non-stop, recording these precious scenes.

Domestic and international newspapers will widely adopt the report. Melbourne held an unprecedentedly grand welcoming ceremony to express its utmost respect for the emperor and to refute the biased reports from Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, France and other countries.

Besides Melbourne Marina

Under heavy security, Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu waved to the welcoming crowd and delivered a passionate speech, comparing Australia to a "lost child" and saying that "the empire will soothe Australia's anxieties with motherly warmth."

On other occasions, including when hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets to welcome him upon his arrival in the city, Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu did not show his face; instead, his accompanying ministers dealt with him.

Such large public spaces can be fraught with hidden dangers.

Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu would certainly not risk his life, nor would he give any opportunity to those with ulterior motives; wouldn't that be tantamount to being foolish?
Next

Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu Dynasty received leaders from various sectors of Victoria at his Melbourne Palace, discussing the theme of "Working Together to Build a Prosperous and Flourishing Australia".

The statement that they "respect the existing way of life and beliefs and do not seek change" reassured the local white community, leading to a surge in the number of people who switched from being black to being fans.

Ordinary white ranchers are most concerned about whether their property and personal safety will be violated, and whether their original beliefs and lifestyles will be changed.
His Majesty the Emperor of Great Chu's promise in public instantly won over most of the white population.

The world has never been equal. In this remote Australia, the local white people also yearn for the attention of the empire and the recognition of the ruling class, rather than taking up arms to resist.

Those were, after all, a very small minority, and a small group of people that the military and police of the Great Chu Empire were focusing their crackdown on.

We haven't taken any action yet; we're just letting these monsters and demons perform to their hearts' content, recording their deeds in a notebook, and settling accounts with them slowly in the future.

On Victoria Square in Melbourne
There was a group of white people who opposed the rule of the Great Chu Empire and the emperor's visit to Melbourne. They held up banners and slogans and loudly proclaimed their views to passersby in the square.

This is something you would never see anywhere else in the Great Chu Empire; only these British whites would dare to do such a thing.

The British Empire, which dominated the world for over two centuries, gave these white communities of British descent ample confidence, as well as an arrogant folly.

These self-important white groups are completely oblivious to the consequences of their actions. (End of Chapter)