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A world map appeared on the sky screen.

The focus gradually moved southward to the Southern Hemisphere.

[Australia dominates an entire continent. How important is this country to our country? 】

【You will know after watching this video. 】

[I think everyone is familiar with Australia. This country, which was once a place of exile for criminals, is located in the remote corner of the world in the southern hemisphere. 】

【In modern times, relying on its abundant resources, it has become another emerging high-income country. 】

【We all know that Australia is large in area, but it also has many deserts, a small population, and rich resources. 】

【So how rich are Australia's resources? 】

What impact will it have on our country?

[Let’s not talk about anything else, just steel. ]

【China is the world's largest steel producer and naturally the world's largest iron ore consumer. 】

[In order to meet the huge demand of my country's industrial Cthulhu level, in 2023, my country's iron ore imports exceeded 11 billion tons. ]

[The funds spent on this reached 10000 trillion yuan. ]

[Globally, 75% of iron ore is exported to China.]

[Australia is by far the largest source of iron ore.]

[In 2023, my country's iron ore imports from Australia exceeded 7 million tons, accounting for 62% of the total iron ore imports. ]

[Although iron ore seems cheap, it is in large quantities! ]

[Only from this iron ore export income, Australia earned 6000 billion yuan from my country last year. ]

[The second place is Brazil, which imported about 2.5 million tons from my country last year, accounting for 21% of my country's total imports. ]

[That is to say, iron ore, which is the mainstay material of my country's industry, was supplied by Australia and Brazil alone, which provided 83% of my country's imported iron ore last year.]

[It can be said that my country's iron ore is highly dependent on imports, and the source is relatively single. ]

[This can't help but cause some netizens to worry. ]

[After all, Australia is part of the Western system dominated by Britain and the United States.]

[In recent years, because they don’t want the Chinese to sit at the table, they have also followed the Americans in imposing sanctions on China.]

[Although the iron ore trade has not been affected by the sanctions for the time being. ]

[But Australia’s American father had previously threatened to impose sanctions on China, cut off iron ore supplies, and strangle China’s steel industry.]

[When the master cracks the whip, the dog usually barks first.]

[As Putin once said, most of the world today is not an independent country. ]

[Vassals often have no choice but to serve as pawns. ]

[So, is it true that there won’t be any problems if we rely so much on iron ore from Australia? ]

Outside the sky.

Ancient people saw the terrifying amount of iron ore China imported every year.

And the huge amount of money spent on importing iron ore.

Everyone was shocked.

Although Australia appeared on the sky, it basically just passed by in passing.

Based on the world map, ancient people always thought that Australia was an insignificant large island country on the edge of the southern hemisphere.

Can be conquered, but not a high priority.

But now it's different.

Han Dynasty.

Liu Che looked at the astronomical figures of iron ore and banknotes on the sky.

I couldn't help but say:

"Why do I feel like going south across the sea to fight Australia? It would be much more profitable than fighting the Huns to the north."

"Even though Australia is far overseas."

"But they don't have much resistance. Maybe we can just send a few thousand people over and occupy it."

Of course Liu Che knew that it might be easy to just occupy Australia.

But how to maintain combat effectiveness in the long run?

How to transport Australia’s resources back to the country?

How to ensure that the north would not be destroyed by the Xiongnu while investing in the navy? These problems are the real difficulties that restrict the Han Dynasty from conquering Southeast Asia and Australia.

Southern Song Dynasty.

When Zhao Gou looked at Australia, his eyes lit up.

"I didn't expect Australia to be so rich. Richer than I thought?"

"The sky is vast, the sea is vast!"

"The South China Sea trade of our Song Dynasty has already reached a certain scale, and the fleet of the Song Dynasty is absolutely the best in the world!"

"The Song Dynasty fleet will go to Southeast Asia and use it as a springboard to conquer Australia!"

"I have expanded my territory by thousands of miles, and I am no less a pioneering ruler like Emperor Wu of Han and Emperor Taizong of Tang!"

"If the Song Dynasty really occupies Australia, appoint an Australian Song king to rule on my behalf and provide resources to the court every year."

"Even if the Jin people ask for more annual tribute, it won't be easy, right?"

"What if the Jin people don't even want the annual tribute and force their way south?"

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"With Australia and Song as our rear base, I don't have to worry about not being able to find a way out when I drift on the sea."

tomorrow.

Zhu Di also developed a keen interest in Australia.

In other words, Zhu Di was already very interested in Australia before, but he was also interested in other areas at the same time.

But it's different now.

Zhu Di stood with his hands behind his back, slowly looking at the huge world map on the wall in front of him, which was made based on the skylight.

"Son."

Looking back at the situation where Zhu Di stood with his hands behind his back looking at the map and then called out to Zhu Gaochi, it meant that he wanted to go to war and asked for money.

Zhu Gaochi was shocked when he heard this, and then tried to find reasons to dissuade him.

But this time, Zhu Gaochi seemed even more active than Zhu Di.

Zhu Gaochi dragged his fat body to Zhu Di's side.

The father and son stood together.

Zhu Gaochi said: "America, which is the foundation of the kingdom, is a land without a master."

"Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, which are rich with oil, are not powerful at present."

“These places are important.”

“But it’s actually very difficult.”

"To occupy America, we need to cross the Pacific Ocean. With the current naval strength of the Ming Dynasty, even if we can reach the Pacific Ocean, it will be difficult to sustain large-scale deployment."

“But Australia is different.”

"In Southeast Asia, our Ming Dynasty already has a number of strongholds, and can easily move further south."

"Reaching Australia is easy for the Ming Navy."

"Australia is rich in resources, but the investment is not huge."

"If the Ming Dynasty owned Australia, it would probably see a return on its investment in 10 years."

"And as the scale of development continues to expand, Australia, which belongs to the Ming Dynasty, will become a sustainable gold mine."

"Father, I would like to..."

Zhu Gaochi hasn't said anything yet.

Zhu Di also smiled knowingly.

This time.

He and his prince reached the ultimate consensus.

Zhu Di took out a piece of paper with his handwritten order written on it.

"This is a personal note I wrote to Zheng He."

"Zheng He is ready, set off immediately!"

"Australia? It's very important to Ming Dynasty!"

"Even if the Ming Dynasty falls hundreds of years later, as long as we Chinese own Australia, all our people will definitely remember it."

"It's the Ming Dynasty, it's me! I brought this gift to China!"

"This is the legacy of Emperor Yongle!" (End of this chapter)