"My conditions are very simple. Long Yan needs three routes from these two ports, and you, Britain, must fulfill the conditions you promised before."
"We, Long Yan, have actually received the four mineral deposits you promised."
"Such a condition isn't too much, right?" Jiang Xuan looked at Dick and said with a smile.
Dick frowned and his face was ashen. These two conditions were not difficult for them in Britain. The first condition was not difficult.
There are only three commercial routes. It’s on the Mediterranean anyway, so it doesn’t matter if it’s given to them.
But the second condition is a bit of a stretch.
Initially, they promised Long Yan four mines, but these four mines were very close to the French territory.
When Britain got these four mines, it often had frictions with the French, and conflicts between the two sides continued.
No one has exploited these four mineral deposits properly.
When they first gave it to Long Yan, they had hidden evil intentions, that is, they wanted the Long Yan people to fight the French for these four mineral deposits.
It now appears that this strategy was quite successful, and the French indeed occupied three of the mines.
This cost Long Yan a lot.
But now, let them get these four mineral deposits back into their hands and give them to Long Yan. This is a matter of effort but no return.
Although Britain has this ability in that colonial area, the price is a bit high.
Dick stared at Jiang Xuan's face and said in a deep voice: "The first condition is fine, but the second condition is difficult for us in Britain to meet."
Jiang Xuan didn't even look at Dick and said directly: "In this case, there is no need for the British fleet to sail in the Mediterranean."
"You just have to figure it out."
Dick's face suddenly darkened, Jiang Xuan was in naked danger.
And this threat left Dick with no choice.
The current fleets in the Mediterranean include the British Fleet, the French Fleet, and the Dragon Flame Fleet.
However, the British fleet did not have a suitable port to call at, and had always called at the ports of friendly countries in the Mediterranean.
France, with its Mediterranean ports, would not have to worry about this problem.
Long Yan is in charge of the gateway to the Mediterranean, the Suez Canal, which directly blocks the gateway to the Mediterranean for other non-Mediterranean countries.
Moreover, Long Yan is still on the Mediterranean Sea, stationed with the most powerful navy in the world.
It's not like the British people have never seen what the Long Yan people did on the Mediterranean Sea.
At first, a French fleet challenged the Longyan fleet, but was directly beaten to pieces by the Longyan fleet.
So far in the Mediterranean, the French fleet still does not dare to dominate the Longyan fleet.
The relationship between Long Yan and Britain was not good to begin with. The two countries were still competing for the ownership of the Suez Canal.
Although Long Yan and Britain are currently in a combat alliance, it is possible at any time that Long Yan will aim his gun at Britain.
Dick couldn't afford the risk. He took a deep breath, stared at Jiang Xuan and said, "I need to report this matter to His Majesty the King. I can only tell you after I get a reply."
Jiang Xuan spread his hands and said, "We can wait until you report before we talk. We, Long Yan, can definitely afford to wait."
Upon hearing this, Dick's face darkened. He looked at Jiang Xuan and said, "I will tell you the result as soon as possible."
"But before that, we hope that Dragon Flame can help us repair a port."
Jiang Xuan laughed: "Mr. Dick, what makes you think that you are so powerful that you can negotiate terms with our Long Yan?"
"To tell you the truth, Mr. Dick, without your help from Britain, it is only a matter of time before our Dragon Flame conquers these four mines. What qualifications do you think your Britain has to negotiate with our Dragon Flame?"
Dick was stunned, and his expression suddenly dimmed.
He understood that Jiang Xuan would never discuss any cooperation with him until he achieved his goal.
Now Dick has no bargaining chips.
It is almost impossible to pay the minimum price in exchange for these two mineral veins.
He could either agree to Long Yan's conditions, or send out British troops to occupy these two ports regardless of the consequences.
However, both of these conditions are likely to cost Britain a very heavy price.
After thinking of this, Dick sighed. Although he was the leader of Britain in Egypt, he did not have the power to make decisions.
Waging war with France without authorization was a very heavy price for them.
Dick could only say: "Okay, I will definitely give you an answer as soon as possible."
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At this time, Britain.
As a technician who researched and developed the British Dreadnought-class battleship, Stephenson did cause quite a commotion after his disappearance.
Even the British royal family, George III, was shocked.
For George III, Stephenson's disappearance was undoubtedly a great loss.
He is the person who mastered the technology of the Dragon Flame giant steam engine. Although his research data and information have been preserved, he plays a very important role.
If he is dead, there is no need to worry, but what he wants is still alive and flees to a hostile country of Britain, which will be completely intolerable to Britain.
George III ordered the earth to be dug three feet deep to find Stephenson.
It's just that what George III didn't know was that Stephenson had already boarded the ship to Longyan, had left Britain long ago, and was now on the ocean.
Therefore, George III's action of digging three feet into the ground was nothing more than loud thunder and small raindrops. After a few days of tossing, the matter completely subsided and no one was affected.
As for the development of the Dreadnought-class battleship, a prototype has been produced and launched, and the final debugging stage is ready.
This comforted George III very much, although Stephenson's escape caused Britain to lose a talent.
But the news that the Dreadnought-class battleship is about to be successfully developed has injected a strong dose of medicine into Britain.
George III's heart, which had not been excited for a long time, was once again ignited.
George III immediately ordered the news to be reported to the whole country in the form of newspapers.
Countless Britons are immersed in joy over the successful development of the Dreadnought-class battleship.
Except for one person.
Newton was currently in the laboratory, immersed in a study. This was his new research direction after discovering the existence of 'force'.
The laws of mechanics have become perfect through his and Mo Cheng's continuous research.
There is no motivation to continue research, at least for now.
This is a subject he has loved since he was a child, and its name is mathematics.
For him, mathematics is the most basic subject given by the Lord to mankind, as if everything can be calculated and concluded using mathematics.
