Chapter 2075: Begins External Expansion
"There are currently thirteen islands discovered around us."
Of these thirteen islands, three are inhabited.
None of these three islands are very large.
We are not yet clear about the specific resources available.
Based on what our people observed from the air.
Their civilization was at a more backward stage than ours, and they probably only had weapons like flintlock muskets.
There were hardly any cannons.
However, there were quite a few people.
Even the least populated island has a population of at least tens of thousands.
They estimate they have lived on these islands for many years.
A large number of crops were established on the island, which is why so many people were able to be fed.
"Secretary Barbara said to Zhao Chen."
A population of tens of thousands.
If we could subdue them, it would greatly alleviate their current population shortage problem.
And if you explore these islands, you might find some mineral resources.
The most important thing is to establish multiple ports.
Currently, there is only one port on the Dragon Continent, and it is already experiencing a shortage of supply.
A port is not something that can be built simply because it is located near the sea.
Some might think, "You have an island surrounded by the sea, so you can build a port anywhere."
But that's not the case.
There are many requirements for building a port that can meet the needs of the industrial age.
The location of the port, water depth, and tides must all be taken into account.
The Dragon Continent appears to be quite large.
However, after some surveying, it was discovered that most of the area around this continent is shallow water, so using a bamboo raft or something similar would be no problem at all.
But if we build a port, we need to meet the needs of those large ships coming and going.
That would be completely unacceptable.
The only thing that can meet this requirement is the port that has already been completed.
Other proposed sites were either too small or the water was not deep enough.
Even if it is built, it will be subject to great limitations in the future.
A shortage of ports will also affect the shipbuilding industry to some extent.
So now, they are building up ports, preferably large ones.
"Get ready."
"We must take control of these three islands as quickly as possible," Zhao Chen said solemnly. "During the battle, if the enemy is willing to surrender..."
We can take them prisoner and provide them with good living conditions.
But if they insist on resisting...
Zhao Chen didn't say what he was going to say next, but the officers around him understood perfectly.
This trial is crucial to the fate of the Xiaolong interstellar civilization.
Therefore, they cannot be soft-hearted; they must fight when the time comes.
Even if it means suffering some casualties, we are willing to do it.
Zhao Chen had also made this plan.
A few days later, Medusa led her first fleet and set off.
Zhao Chen did not go with them.
He originally wanted to go and take a look too.
However, all of them were rejected by his subordinates.
Especially the secretary, Barbara.
Because their current weapons cannot guarantee Zhao Chen's safety 100%.
Therefore, Zhao Chen cannot be allowed to take risks.
Although Zhao Chen himself believed that his physical condition was such that he could hold off ten thousand men.
But he is more than capable of taking on a hundred enemies single-handedly.
But they still stayed home obediently, waiting for good news.
Zhao Chen had no choice but to comply.