It turns out that Victoria’s husband still has to compete for the job!
But how to fight for this?
Zhu Xi is in a bit of a dilemma...The last Dutch ruler and Prince of Orange, William, who entered England, led 21,000 Dutch troops to London to "apply", but now he has no troops to take with him. London!
The Ming Navy currently does not have an Atlantic Fleet, and the Pacific Fleet cannot send a squadron to Britain for the time being because the Nicaragua Canal has not been repaired. Is it possible to let the Western fleet bypass Africa? Is this too far?
When he was thinking about where to find a fleet to take him to London to "apply", Lin Zexu, who came to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies for a "state visit" on behalf of the Ming Dynasty, had already opened his mouth to ask Viscount Palmerston a question.
"Viscount, I wonder what the conditions are for the British Army, the Royal Navy, the Bank of England and the Anglican Church?"
Lin Dazhongtang spoke in Chinese, and then Zhuge Weixue, who served as the ambassador to Naples, translated it into English - this is already the basic etiquette of diplomatic negotiations!
"The Earl (Lin Zexu also has a title now), the British Army and the Royal Navy believe that the Ming Empire's sphere of influence should not extend beyond the western coasts of the Pacific and Indian Oceans."
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Viscount Palmerston answered in English. He could actually speak Chinese, and Lin Zexu could also speak English. It's one thing what language they use to talk in private, but now it's a negotiation, so of course it has to be more formal.
He started by asking for the British Army and Royal Navy...which sounded a bit demanding! However, he immediately added: "The British Army and Royal Navy do not mean that in addition to the above-mentioned sphere of influence belonging to the Ming Dynasty, it is the sphere of influence of the British Empire. We believe that the two world empires of the Ming Dynasty and the British Empire should have their own There should be an absolute defense circle, a buffer zone and a benefit-sharing zone. Only in this way can our two countries coexist in lasting peace in the future!"
Lin Zexu smiled and said: "Viscount, I want to correct your misconception... In the future, there will be no two equally matched world empires. There is only one empire that can truly dominate the world, and that is the Ming Dynasty!"
Before his words could be translated into English by Zhuge Weixue, Viscount Palmerston had already loudly raised his objection: "Count, the British Empire can still fight, and we will fight to the end if necessary!"
"Shaoan's mother is impatient," Lin Zexu smiled and held out two fingers, "A small country with a population of more than 20 million is not qualified to fight to the end in front of the great tomorrow... If our country really wants to land, Britain can actually do it. But we need a powerful country that can maintain the order in Europe, the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic for us. This powerful country must be strong enough, but at the same time it must not have too much potential, and it must not be easily defeated. The emerging powers on the continent were quickly defeated. So you, Britain, are the most suitable choice!"
Zhuge Weijiu shook his goose feather fan and said with a smile: "Yes, you only have so little territory, and you have to divide it into England, Scotland, and Ireland. In terms of England alone, it only has a population of more than 10 million...there is nothing to be afraid of. Nothing to fear!
So when we fight this war with you, in addition to winning some territory that should belong to us, we also want to help you understand yourself... England is not a country that can keep pace with our great tomorrow!
Therefore, we are willing and assured that you will always be the second in the world... It is better for you to be the second in the world than to let Rakshasa, Germany, the United States, France, or India become the second in the world!
From now on, you just need to play your role as the second largest player in the world with peace of mind, look after the great powers on the European continent for us, and don't let Rakshasa, Germany, and France become bigger... At the same time, help our country reorganize India, contain the United States, and let them If you can never reach the second position, then we will leave you with enough resources and market to live a comfortable life. "
Zhuge Weijiu is now speaking openly. More than 20 million versus 400 million. If there was no generational difference that would cause a lowering blow, there would be no suspense about the outcome. Previously, the UK fantasized about organizing a white-skinned alliance to fight against the Ming Dynasty, but the Ming Dynasty had already laid out its plans in France and Rakshasa... After more than 100 years of hard work, how could it be so easy for the UK to succeed?
Therefore, the United Kingdom has been struggling for a long time, and can only drag the two "silly sons" of the United States and India into battle.
As for Japan, the nail they buried beside Da Ming in the early years... they were simply punished by Da Ming and adopted a dog by Da Ming, and he became a good dog!
After being pointed out by Zhuge Weidao, Viscount Palmerston was a little confused. He frowned and said: "But we also need a step to admit defeat...if we still want to maintain the British Empire!"
Zhuge Weijiu smiled and pointed at Zhu Xi'an with his feather fan, "Isn't there already a step? It's him! I think it's good... turn enemies into friends, turn wars into relatives, go to the battlefield first and then go to bed. OK?"
"The face of the British Empire..."
Zhuge Weijiu said: "What kind of face does the British Empire want? As long as it is profitable... We do not covet India's oil and water, so you Britain can continue to exploit India! But India must be transformed by the future Indian emperor... ....It will be transformed into a feudal empire, similar to the Holy Roman Empire, rather than an empire with centralized power!"
After hearing the Indian solution proposed by Zhuge Weijiu, Viscount Palmerston breathed a sigh of relief - India's interests are the core interests of the United Kingdom!
As long as India can still be exploited, life for the English will not be too difficult... In this way, the fundamentals of the United Kingdom can be stabilized.
Moreover, with the Indian market, England's industry can be maintained. With developed industry, the United Kingdom can be a good troublemaker for Europe... Oh, it should be a troublemaker for the West.
"As for the Bank of England," Zhuge Weijiu said while shaking his goose feather fan, "they will also support King Lu... Viscount Palmerston, you can rest assured on this, they will not dare to oppose the Zhu Ming Dynasty taking over. British!”
Wall Street has exploded. Who among the rich Jewish people in London is unconvinced? The wealthy Jewish people in London have already accepted their advice. How dare the Bank of England refuse to do so?
Zhuge Weijiu actually knows a lot about finance - the two time travelers, King Zhuge Wuzhong and Zhuge Weidao, are not as good as him together. Because China did not have developed finance before King Zhuge Wuzhong traveled through time, and Zhuge Weidao did not reach that level. And Zhuge Weijiu, as the great strategist of the Zhuge family, was originally the mastermind behind the international financial industry!
This is better than top players!
Because he controls the rules of finance! And the ultimate rule of finance...is actually force!
"And the Anglican Church," Zhuge Weijiu glanced at Zhu Xiyan, "King Lu, do you believe in God?"
Zhu Xiyan shook his head and said with a smile: "Old Prince, I can pretend to believe it. Because I really can't understand why God sent his son to the world after creating human beings to be crucified on the cross? What's the point of this? ?”
Zhuge Weijiu looked back at Palmerston, "Viscount, can you understand what he is saying?"
"This..." Palmerston shrugged, "Actually, I don't quite understand it either...but it doesn't matter. Pretending to believe it is just believing, and the Anglican Church will also be satisfied."
Zhuge Weijiu nodded: "That's alright... King Lu, get ready and go to London to take the exam!"
