Old Peter bid farewell to Frederick II, and he also visited Austria, Finland, Tsarist Russia, Italy and many other countries.
However, the answers obtained were surprisingly consistent. The kings of various countries did not want to start a war with France during this period.
Because the risk is too great!
Although France failed in the last war, it also lost a large number of colonies.
But everyone knows that France itself was not harmed.
They already have the most powerful army on the European continent.
Under the rule of Louis XVI, France is still relatively stable, although there are various signs that France's stability is only superficial.
But it is undeniable that Louis XVI temporarily maintained his rule.
Old Pete was not surprised at all when he got this result.
This verified his suspicion, but there was one thing that he must report to George III immediately!
After Old Pete rushed back to London without stopping, he immediately headed to the palace!
"Your Majesty, Long Yan's research on giant steam engines has already surpassed ours by a lot."
"If we don't actively participate in this change, we will face a catastrophic crisis!"
Hearing these words, George III looked unhappy.
Britain now has extremely powerful capabilities, and has developed epoch-making things like giant steam engines.
Although it cannot be said to surpass Long Yan now.
But it's close enough to Long Yan's achievements.
How could it be worse than Long Yan!
"Old Peter, you are the Prime Minister of Britain. Think about what you mean by what you are saying now!"
Plop!
Old Peter knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, what I said is absolutely true. Long Yan helped build the steam train in Prussia."
"They use trains to transport supplies, and they have been able to reach a very terrifying level!"
"Your Majesty, the train can transport supplies that can be pulled by five elephants and travel a hundred miles in one hour!"
Old Pete opened his palms and gestured.
When George III saw Old Peter being so sure, he was shocked!
Their people have not brought back news from Longyan for a long time, and even now George III thinks that Longyan's highest technological display is the supply ship.
It was a giant steam engine, but that doesn't seem to be the case now.
George III showed a look of horror. After thinking for a moment, he said: "If you put it this way, Long Yan's technical level is simply above us!"
"It is already an existence that we cannot look up to!"
George III was so surprised that he was frightened by this idea!
If everything is as old Pete said, Long Yan's technology is far superior to theirs in Britain.
We can't just sit back and watch Long Yan become so powerful. At least they in Britain have the ability to compete with Long Yan!
The British Empire now has too vast a territory to maintain its position as the world's hegemon.
Britain cannot allow any existing country to pose a threat to it.
George III took a deep breath: "Send envoys to visit Long Yan. We need to know how powerful Long Yan is now."
"We must make all kinds of preparations to prevent possible crises!"
Old Peter's face darkened, and he said solemnly: "I am willing to go in person."
George III waved his hand and agreed to Old Pete's plea.
Old Pete understood, stood up, saluted, and retreated respectfully.
George III opened his eyes and took a long breath.
He knew what decision he was about to make.
The game between great powers no longer relies on pure force, but also development, which is multifaceted.
In the world trade promoted by Long Yan, the party with higher technology will inevitably be favored by the people.
George III must not let Britain fall behind in his own hands.
Let Longyan truly become a pole in the world!
In comparison, the threat of Long Yan is much more harmful than the American War of Independence.
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At this time, Tsarist Russia.
The Empress of Tsarist Russia returned to St. Petersburg for a week to recuperate before taking charge of the government again.
No one knows why the Queen is recuperating, not even the doctor who treated her during her recuperation.
Now I also encountered an accident.
This matter has completely sunk in, but compared to the Queen.
The ministers of Tsarist Russia paid more attention to Gerry.
The lover of the Russian Empress, the man who helped the Empress launch a coup and successfully ascend to the throne.
At this moment, he no longer looked like a 'hero' at all. Instead, he looked down and out.
This journey to the dragon flames completely turned him into a useless person, and a duel left him unable to hold his head up again.
However, Queen Sophia came to visit him.
"Gerry." Queen Sophia stood in front of Gerry's window and called his name.
Gerry glanced at the Queen and buried his head in her pillow in shame.
In his current situation, he no longer has the face to face the Queen.
Queen Sophia glanced at Gerry, turned to the doctor, and asked softly: "Can he still recover?"
The doctor shook his head sullenly and sighed: "Long Yan's doctor handled it very thoroughly. It is impossible to recover the curved part after resection."
"And..." The doctor hesitated for a moment and continued:
"And General Greene will soon lose his identity as a man, and his muscles and body will become slender."
"The voice will also become shrill."
"Like a woman."
"Oh ho..." Gerry let out a dull cry under the quilt. The doctor's words basically sentenced Gerry to death!
This also means that he has completely lost the possibility of marrying the queen, and he has no capital.
Queen Sophia's expression also suddenly became sad, and tears welled up in her beautiful big eyes.
But there was a hint of happiness in my heart.
Gerry's growing desire for power makes Sophia very afraid.
She couldn't deal with this trouble openly, after all, the other party had helped her ascend to the throne and was also her lover.
She cannot be called cruel.
Queen Sophia came to Gerry's bedside tenderly, tears falling on Gerry's face. She said sadly: "My dear, I never thought it would turn out like this in the end!"
"If I could do it all over again, I would never let you go to Dragon Flame."
"Don't worry, my dear, even if you become like this, I still love you!"
"I will build you a palace and give you countless jewels and maids."
Gerry turned to look at the affectionate Queen Sophia. He was trembling but could not say a word.
He could only look at Queen Sophia and finally said.
"But you can't stay by my side anymore."
"Please understand, Gerry, you know very well that I am not only your lover, but also the empress of Tsarist Russia!"
"In the palace, I cannot have an unhealthy person like you by my side."
These words were like the final hammering of a nail on his chest, driving the nail directly into Gerry's heart.
His whole body trembled and he looked at the Queen with great humiliation!
