Alaska in the Bag!

As the future largest state in the United States, Alaska is rich in forests and animal resources, and possesses abundant mineral resources, including rich reserves of gold, silver, coal, and other minerals. Moreover, beneath Alaska lies extremely rich reserves of oil and natural gas.

However, when this land was first bought, no one knew the enormous value hidden beneath it. Because it was located in the northernmost part of the Americas and had a harsh climate, it was not valued by anyone. Chen Mo could easily acquire it!

As for going directly to Russia, that's simply unrealistic.

Russia's sale of Alaska to the United States was not simply because it considered the land useless and wanted to sell it to just anyone.

At the time, the center of power in Tsarist Russia was far away in Eastern Europe, making it difficult to effectively manage the Alaska region. Meanwhile, the United States, which was constantly expanding outwards, was very interested in this region. Selling Alaska to the United States would allow for better development of relations and trade with the United States.

Most importantly, Alaska is right next to the Britain colony of Canada.

In the Crimean War of 1853, Tsarist Russia had just suffered a major defeat at the hands of the Anglo-French allied forces, losing a large amount of territory. The newly enthroned Alexander II was terrified of the Anglo-French allied forces. The Russia Tsar believed that if he were to fight another war with Britain, he might not even be able to hold Alaska.

Alaska is very close to Siberia, and if the Britain used it as a springboard to invade Russia, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Therefore, they needed a powerful force capable of confronting the mighty Britain to help them defend this eastern barrier.

The United States is a force that can be used to contain Britain.

The United States was originally a Britain colony, but it managed to achieve armed independence from the rule of powerful Britain. The United States Army and Navy were able to rival Britain, and many of its achievements were something that many Europe countries dared not even dream of.

As for Alaska itself, the Russia Tsar at the time also considered it useless.

Alaska is too far from the Russia mainland and offers no financial benefit; it's a complete money-losing burden. It would be better to sell it to the United States to make some money and also use the United States to deter the Britain from threatening the Russian mainland.

Therefore, Tsarist Russia's sale of Alaska to the United States was also based on national strategic considerations. It was neither possible nor necessary for Chen Mo to directly purchase Alaska from Tsarist Russia.

He has no intention of establishing a nation in this world. In order to prevent affecting the course of history, Chen Mo does not intend to change major events involving national territory, war, and other aspects. He will wait until the United States buys Alaska from Tsarist Russia before taking action.

Zachary Taylor fought desperately on the battlefield, conquering vast new territories for the United States. Yet, Chen Mo easily acquired these territories with a flick of his finger, paying only a few dollars, which he considered mere numbers.

Zachary Taylor was unaware that Chen Mo had "stolen" his victory. He bickered with Victor and James along the way and soon entered Kentucky.

These three people, two of whom are young and don't know how to respect their elders, and one of whom is old and doesn't know how to love the "young," are indeed young. Although Victor and James look like they are eighteen or nineteen years old, they are actually only fourteen or fifteen years old and are not yet adults.

The two sides argued a lot about Chen Mo along the way. Zachary Taylor was unwilling to be outdone and looked down upon by the two kids, while Victor and James were even more determined to defend their master, almost like die-hard fans. In their hearts, Chen Mo was an omnipotent being.

Knowing he couldn't compete with Chen Mo in terms of wealth, Zachary Taylor started boasting about his other strengths.

He believed that as a general, he was naturally more heroic and extraordinary than a wealthy man, but he learned that Chen Mo was tall, strong, handsome and dignified.

Zachary Taylor looked down at his short, stocky figure and the image of a rough, uncultured farmer in his mind, and couldn't help but regret his overconfidence; he shouldn't have brought this up at all.

In contrast, according to Victor and James, their "master" was more like a general than he was.

Having suffered a crushing defeat in terms of both finances and appearance, Zachary Taylor, after much agonizing reflection, refrained from mentioning the matter for several days. However, a few days later, he couldn't resist challenging the mysterious "Master" once again.

However, having learned from his previous experience, Zachary Taylor did not speak rashly this time. Instead, he planned to test the waters first, and then deliver a fatal blow once he was confident of success!

Zachary Taylor glanced at Victor, who was riding a horse beside him, and casually asked, pretending to be nonchalant.

"Victor, how old is your master?"

Victor didn't take it seriously. He tilted his head and recalled Chen Mo's youthful appearance before speaking without turning his head.

"In your early twenties, I guess."

Zachary Taylor nearly popped his eyes out when he heard this. He had thought that a rancher who owned a land ten thousand times larger than his would be at least in his forties or fifties. Considering what the two men said about him being more powerful than them, he must be even younger, at least in his thirties or forties. Twenties? Are you kidding me!

However, he also knew that the two men would not lie, which meant that the "master" they were talking about, the wealthy man who owned tens of millions of acres of land, was actually a young man in his twenties!

When I was in my twenties, I was just an ordinary soldier in the Kentucky Militia.

Zachary Taylor sat on his old horse in silence for a long time, finally accepting the fact. However, he couldn't help but feel proud. No matter how capable a young man in his twenties was, he must have many shortcomings compared to him. After all, he hadn't lived for nothing for the past sixty years!

Zachary Taylor immediately stopped hiding his intentions and declared war on the two boys!

"Then he definitely hasn't been to as many places as I have!"

Zachary Taylor held his large head high with a proud expression, as if he were talking about something extraordinary.

Upon hearing this, Victor and James exchanged glances, a smile involuntarily creeping onto their lips. If you want war, then let's fight!

To uphold the lord's honor, any provocation must be stopped!

Victor turned his head and looked sharply at Zachary Taylor, making old Taylor's heart sink and giving him an inexplicable bad feeling.

Victor looked at him with a cold smile on his lips and asked in a deep voice.

"Are you referring to China or overseas?"

Zachary Taylor was taken aback. Domestic or foreign? Apart from this war that has extended into Mexico territory, he has never been abroad!

"Of course, it refers to the country, the domestic area!"