Benjamin lamented in his heart that Xiao Letian seemed to have completely passed the test. The war plan against the Chinese could no longer be implemented. Not only the national policies mentioned by the Queen, but also the state visit of the Qing Emperor alone had blocked all Benjamin's plans. Possibility of action.
First, the Franco-Prussian War is imminent, and all eyes in the UK are focused on this war. At this time, the UK suddenly launched a second war in East Asia. This behavior is destined to be considered irresponsible. Benjamin can imagine that Parliament How strong is the impeachment against him.
Second, Benjamin made a strategic mistake in the direction of British support. If the Queen and Parliament recognized his plan to support France, it is understandable that Prussia's ally Xiao Letian suffered a military attack. After all, the enemy's ally They are also enemies.
But he made the mistake of blocking. The Queen and many aristocratic councilors had actually regarded France as their opponent. Benjamin's strategic direction was completely messed up. Now he had no excuse to attack Xiao Letian. At such a critical moment, time to attack Prussia's allies?
Third, the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty visited Europe. This is extremely breaking news. In the entire history of mankind, no Chinese king has ever visited Europe, and similarly, no European king has ever been to China.
From the ancient Roman era, to the Middle Ages, to the Renaissance, to the Age of Discovery... the legendary China is getting closer and closer to Europe, but the kings of the East and the West have never had any face-to-face communication.
This visit will definitely be the first to be recorded in history. It is an ice-breaking trip between Eastern and Western civilizations. It is conceivable that the aristocratic circles and cultural elite circles throughout Europe will be excited. Being able to witness historical changes with one's own eyes is this. An honor for people throughout the era.
Although China has suffered two defeats in the Opium War at this moment, and voices of contempt for China have emerged among high-level European officials, the inertia of thousands of years of legends still exists in the psychology of the European people.
That country of wealth, the legendary civilized country, is mysterious and attractive in every aspect. Hundreds of millions of European people are looking forward to this state visit.
Benjamin is just a British Prime Minister. He will be incense if he can serve for two terms. He simply does not have the courage and strength to withstand such a turbulent wave of people's hearts.
If he dares to sabotage this state visit, then the entire European people will drown him in saliva, and the history books of later generations will completely vilify him.
The Queen looked at the pale Prime Minister and sighed softly, "Of course the more grand the reception etiquette, the better, but... But the most critical issue now is safety!"
"Those warships you mobilized in Asia should be concentrated to escort the Qing Emperor! Napoleon III is going crazy, and even the almighty God cannot calm him down. Now there is no one who can provide maritime security protection for the Qing Emperor. It’s just us, the Royal Navy!”
Benjamin was wandering on the street like a zombie who had lost his soul. Behind him was the Prime Minister's carriage more than ten meters away. The guards, civil secretaries and others did not dare to get close, but looked after him from a distance.
He didn't know how far he had walked, but the sound of the waves of the Thames woke up Benjamin. He didn't know why, but he was suddenly shocked by a strange idea, an idea that he couldn't believe.
"Is this all part of Xiao Letian's plan? He provoked the war in the Far East, lured Tsarist Russia's fleet from the Baltic Sea, and used gold as bait to annihilate the fleet in East Asia..."
"What will follow is probably the Far East's counterattack on Vladivostok, right? Then the credentials will go to Europe, and Emperor Tongzhi will start the first visit of an Eastern and Western monarch in human history!"
"Has he already calculated all these timings? Oh my god, what kind of brain is this? Has he also calculated that I am going to sneak attack him? Is this damn bastard laughing at me behind my back? ? Because he already knew that my sneak attack plan was going to fail!"
"Is he teasing me like I'm a fool?"
Benjamin didn’t know what was going on, but this damn thought was desperately turning around in his mind, endlessly appearing. Jealousy used to be hatred, and hatred used to be fear...
All kinds of negative emotions came and went in his heart, which made his face look ferocious. Perhaps his aura had become very evil. The pigeons that were cooing and pecking not far away were frightened. flew away.
"Xiao Letian! You have passed the test today, but don't be too proud. The threat to you in my heart has increased again. I will watch you carefully, and one day I will destroy you with my own hands! "
"I dare to swear to God that you are the life-or-death enemy of Western civilization, and you are destined to become the mortal enemy of the British Empire in the future! Just wait... Let's go, we will meet Downing Street, and we will go to work!"
The crisis was finally lifted. In the London sky, the black hand reaching out to Xiao Letian shrank back into the darkness. At this moment, the talks on Chaolian Island also came to an end.
The situation in Europe was analyzed thoroughly by Xiao Letian, and Sir Ai Liguo also knew that it was very irrational for him to add diplomatic variables to the empire at the critical moment of the Franco-Prussian War.
What's more, Xiao Letian has made it clear that he will leave for Europe within a month or two. According to time, he will cross the Indian Ocean through Malacca and enter the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal.
The visiting Emperor Tongzhi will arrive in London in July this summer at most. This is a trip worth writing about in the history of human civilization and will surely attract the attention of the world. Ai Liguo does not have the guts to sabotage this kind of state visit.
After the so-called mechanical failure of the Thames was eliminated, Ai Liguo got up and left Chaolian Island. There was no written agreement or verbal secret agreement between the two parties, but both parties had a tacit understanding and the biggest crisis had been resolved.
As soon as Ai Liguo arrives in Shanghai, he will immediately send a telegram to the colonial governors in Asia to immediately cancel all attack plans. He will also remind Waitomar not to wait for London's war authorization order, which has become a failure.
As for the losses of those bankers in Shanghai? Ai Liguo is too lazy to care about my shit. Now Xiao Letian has made the matter a big deal. The situation is completely beyond the responsibility of a minister who is about to retire. If you want to find the leader, you should go to Downing Street.
Ai Liguo, who had nothing to do but felt light-hearted, even whistled before leaving, which puzzled the military attachés who had followed him for many years.
"Mr. Minister, why are you so relaxed? Xiao Letian has shown a strength that is not inferior to our European elites. This is a threat to us! Why do you seem to be completely indifferent?"
Ai Liguo shrugged, "Child, when you are my age, you will be able to see through everything. There is an old saying in China that says, a tree that is as beautiful as a forest will be destroyed by the wind! Xiao Letian's strength is beyond my ability to contain... …”
"But the stronger he is, the more power groups he will come into contact with. Every step he takes towards success will become more dangerous..."
At this time, Ai Liguo suddenly looked up to the north, which was the direction of Beijing City. "Hey...it's not certain whether we can see Xiao Letian again in London! In this battle in the Far East, who will lose and who will win! Let's wait and see... …”
