Chapter 76: New Crisis
[Comment: The user was too conservative in this simulation. Although he dispatched an attack to resolve the crisis, he did not consider the political and diplomatic consequences after the capture of Viedma and failed to respond perfectly. After the breakdown of negotiations, he failed to seize the opportunity to go north to the Colorado River, which led to the construction of a fortress on the left bank of the Colorado . Although it will not pose a threat to you for the time being, it will weaken your control over the north bank of the Negro River. The subsequent loss of external communication channels is a typical example of "losing the big picture for the small" in this era.]
[Benefits: Although the user successfully captured Viedma in this simulation, he did not understand the meaning of "war is the continuation of politics", which led to the loss of external communication channels and will inevitably cause a series of problems. There is no reward for this life simulation.]
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The simulation ends and the screen switches.
That's it... is this the end?
Zhu Xianhai was not angry, but calmed down a lot. He stared at the light screen and pursed his lips.
"Did you lose a lot this time?"
Not necessarily. In his opinion, the gains from this simulation are even greater than those from the previous simulations.
"It seems that occupying Viedma is not worth the cost!"
At least before the key issue of "external communications" is resolved, it would definitely be a loss-making thing to break up with Buenos Aires.
But the problem is, if I don’t take the initiative, that guy Philip will attack me!
It’s not easy, you have to think about it.
This problem is really difficult to deal with!
"The key is to prevent Nanhua from being exposed."
What is a key to sexual development?
Of course, we have to keep a low profile. Before our strength is weakened, keeping a low profile and making a fortune quietly is the most important thing. Facts have proved that Buenos Aires may not have sent troops over , but they have used a series of measures such as cutting off telegraph lines and banning trade. The blow to South China seems not great, but continuous damage is inevitable.
The only thing that made Zhu Xianhai feel fortunate was that he still had a ship. Nanhua had its own fleet, so he was not like the Mapuche people, who were actually blocked by the Argentines in the vast South American continent.
However, even if we have ships, it won’t help without a navy!
Although there was no need to continue the simulation, the threat from the sea in the future was inevitable - someone in Buenos Aires requested to send a fleet to recapture Viedma. Of course, they were just temporarily unable to get away.
“Exposed!”
Zhu Xianhai drew a heavy circle on the paper and stared at Biedma with a frown. Although he seemed calm, he couldn't help but start brainstorming, thinking about how to avoid the "pitfalls" in the simulator and solve the current "exposure crisis" without exposing himself in advance.
The life simulator’s rehearsal of upcoming events can be said to be extremely precise, with an accuracy rate of about 80%. What is the remaining 20%?
Of course it’s people.
People change.
However, even so, the major events in the life simulator will basically not change.
The core problem of this current "pit" is that Biedma discovered himself, but how was the problem exposed?
"Is there a loophole there?"
Just as Zhu Xianhai was thinking about this, there was a knock on the door.
"Honey, I have something to tell you."
It was Elizabeth. Of course Fang Zhanbo would not stop the "mistress". Even if she had no official status, she was still the master's wife.
"Is there a problem?"
"Bailey sent a message saying that the horses had been purchased, and he asked if it was ..."
"horse!"
Zhu Xianhai suddenly stood up and said excitedly.
"I know, I know, the loophole is here! The loophole is here!"
It must be a horse!
Buying so many horses from places like Viedma in such a short time would make anyone suspicious, and it was normal for Philip to be suspicious.
"What's wrong? Honey, what are you talking about?"
Elizabeth looked at the excited Zhu Xianhai with a confused look on her face. He was speaking Chinese.
Although she is working hard to learn Chinese, up to now, she can only have simple conversations at best.
Chinese is really difficult to learn!
Elizabeth had made up her mind that when immigrants from China arrived, she would find a Chinese maid and learn Chinese from her.
“Loophole!”
Zhu Xianhai smiled at Elizabeth.
"I found a security hole. Fortunately, there is still time to fix it."
Calculating the time, if nothing unexpected happens, the reason why Nanhua was exposed is most likely related to this group of horses. The coincidence in time must be an inevitable connection.
"What security breach?"
Elizabeth was surprised.
"horse!"
Zhu Xianhai said.
"We bought too many horses from Biedma, which must have aroused their suspicion. If I'm not mistaken, they will most likely follow the clues to find Nanhua this time. Once Nanhua is exposed, we won't be able to make money quietly like we are now!"
"This... doesn't seem like a good thing."
Elizabeth frowned.
"The biggest advantage of Nanhua right now is that it is unknown. Only in this way can it slowly accumulate strength. When it has enough strength, it will be possible to fight against Buenos Aires."
Elizabeth, who was born into a political family, witnessed the civil war in Argentina, the confrontation and civil war between the Argentine Confederation and the Province of Buenos Aires. What was this confrontation? It was essentially a confrontation of strength.
"If you don't have enough strength, in the end, Nanhua will be nothing more than a settlement and will be annexed sooner or later. If Nanhua has enough strength, at least it will be a province in the future, a province that is completely under your control. Of course, this is definitely not what you want..."
This is definitely not what I want. What I want is the entire Pampas. I have big ambitions. Zhu Xianhai nodded and thought for a while, then said.
"So, for now, the best option for Nanhua is not to expose itself."
"My dear, what are you going to do? After all, Bailey has already purchased enough horses."
Elizabeth asked.
"Well, those horses are very important. They will be of great use next..."
After a moment's silence, Zhu Xianhai said.
"It seems that there is only one choice! We can only use the 'fake army'!"
"What?"
"puppet army!"
Elizabeth was surprised.
“What is a puppet army?”
