London is probably one of the most populous cities in the world today.
The population counted alone exceeds one million.
There are also a large number of landless farmers who flocked to London from rural areas in search of job opportunities and may not be included in the statistics at all.
These "low-end populations" support the current position of the British Empire as the world's factory.
Perhaps the only cities in the East that can compete with London in terms of population density are Beijing, Jiangning, and Guangzhou.
However, the British Empire's status as the world's factory is now obviously seriously threatened by the rise of the Ming Dynasty in the East.
Because it is a country with a population far greater than that of England, and at the same time it may be more technologically advanced than England.
before this.
Goods introduced from Eastern China include tea, porcelain, silk, etc.
It is a high-end product.
Although this has led to the UK being in a long-term deficit position in trade with China, it has not threatened the survival of the UK's main industrial chains.
Out of fear of the great Eastern Empire, the British did not dare to make up their mind to send their own gunboats to the East.
But things are different now.
Now the "Oriental Question, the Ming Dynasty Question" has become an issue that the London Parliament, King George III, and Prime Minister William Pitt Jr. urgently need to face and come up with countermeasures.
Now there is a series of unrest in France.
This unrest remains within France for the time being and has not spread to other European countries.
But George III and the British aristocracy would not turn a blind eye.
They know very well that if the British domestic industry is impacted and the industry dries up, those workers who have already lost their land and now lose their jobs are likely to become a lifeline around their necks.
Anyway.
With the massive concentration of British land and the formation of a large-scale factory industrial working class.
These workers have nothing to lose.
Although Britain forced France to cede Canada through the Seven Years' War.
However, France backhandedly supported the independence of the thirteen colonies in North America, causing Britain to suffer heavy losses in North America.
In addition, since the Glorious Revolution, the Whig Party, which represents the interests of the emerging bourgeoisie, has long controlled the British government. Since George III came to power, he has used a series of means to re-support the Tory Party and balance the government.
But the power of the Whigs was undoubtedly huge.
Their voices in Parliament cannot be ignored.
Even within the Tory Party there are many voices shouting about fighting and killing.
It looks like bipartisan agreement is on the horizon.
After the carriage leaves the city from dirty London.
The scenery outside the city changed drastically.
White walls and red tiles, pastures of cattle and sheep, grain stacks and windmills create a peaceful and quiet rural scene.
It is no different from the European suburbs of later generations.
All in all, it is a picturesque scene.
But Grand Duke Lin, who was sitting in the carriage, had no intention of admiring the beautiful scenery of this English suburb.
He has been in Europe for almost eight years.
Very knowledgeable about Europe.
In his opinion, the most terrifying country in Europe is Britain.
This country has a strong desire for expansion. At the same time, they also have very skillful governance and strong military power.
Its leader, George III, can also be called a wise leader. Although there were partisan disputes between the Whigs and Tories in the country, the political situation was generally balanced. At the same time, because they could seize enough benefits from the colonies, both parties could Benefits were obtained, so the struggle was confined to Parliament.
In addition, another problem in this country is the discord between England and Scotland. From the perspective of European tradition, England and Scotland should be an alliance composed of two countries sharing the monarch.
But it was also because Britain had vast colonies.
There were colonial market interests, and the mortal enemies of the Celts in Scotland and the Angles in England also merged for profit.
Such a country that is united purely because of interests also has a tradition of fighting because of interests.
It can even be said that this country's war tactics are also quite terrifying.
If Britain decides to take measures against Ming Dynasty.
This is definitely a big trouble for Daming.
"Consul General, are you still thinking about the British reaction?"
In the carriage, a young man sitting opposite Grand Duke Lin asked.
The young man's name is Pan Youke, and he is the younger brother of Pan Youdu, the head of the Thirteenth Bank of China Tongfu Bank and the president of the Ming Dynasty Federation of Industry and Commerce Promotion Association.
Before Daming entered Guangzhou, he learned Spanish, French, and English through contact with foreign businessmen.
Later, when he took the first imperial examination in Guangzhou, he also became a Jinshi in high school, and worked as a close minister of the emperor for a period of time with Zhu Daohua. Half a year ago, when the Ming Dynasty's Northern Expedition to Jiangxi was fierce, he took a boat from Guangzhou to Europe.
After six months of sailing, it finally arrived in Portsmouth, England.
He then brought Zhu Daohua's latest instructions on European policy.
It’s the three no’s principles of no high profile, no participation, and no compromise.
Not high-profile and not involved.
That is, Ming Dynasty will not actively participate in European affairs. After all, Ming Dynasty cannot project power in Europe now. Without strength as a backing, it is not wise to participate in European affairs.
Non-compromise means not giving in an inch on matters involving the interests of the Ming Dynasty, and it is the toughest way to not give in an inch. Even if the other party declares war, there is no need to give in.
This is also because Daming is confident that he has absolute control over his own three-thirds of an acre of land.
Even if European countries unite.
Nor can it defeat the Ming Dynasty in the East Asian waters!
This is where Zhu Daohua’s confidence lies.
"Yes, the enemies of the British and the Spaniards may even unite because of the Ming Dynasty. This Europe is really like the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period of our country. It is better to unite vertically and horizontally. I am afraid that the Ming Dynasty will also be forced to be involved in the disputes of the Warring States Period. ”
Grand Duke Lin retracted his thoughts and said.
"Consul General, are you worried that Ming Dynasty will be jointly targeted by Europeans?" Pan Youke asked.
"I am indeed worried about this. There are still big enemies in the north of the Ming Dynasty. I am not worried about the Europeans sending troops to the Ming Dynasty. Even if they unite, they cannot send many troops. But... what if they alliance with the Qing Tatars?" said Grand Duke Lin. .
"The Alliance is not afraid either. The Qing Tatars are no more than dead bones in the graves. I think the real enemy is the British. They have a vast territory in India and are also involved in Central Asia. They are plotting the Western Region. They will wipe out the Manchu Qing Dynasty in the future. The Ming Dynasty must be there. These areas are in competition with Britain and Russia."
Pan Youke knew the Manchus too well.
He didn't think that the Manchu Qing Dynasty would have any qualitative changes after receiving the support of the Europeans. It was just more than a million bannermen.
On the other hand, Britain, Russia, and the Ming Dynasty will definitely collide in Central Asia in the future.
As the center of Eurasia.
This area can be seen from the geography alone, and the geographical location is quite important.
"Consul General, King Ming said that there is no need to be afraid of the British threat at this stage. If he wants to fight, he will fight!"
Pan Youke said.
Before he came to Europe.
The Ming Dynasty has gained an advantage on the battlefield in Jiangxi. Now half a year has passed, and if nothing else happens, Jiangxi is already the territory of the Ming Dynasty.
The Ming Dynasty, which owns three provinces, has the confidence to compete with any European country.
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have to say.
In this era, there is too much lag in communication between the East and the West.
Now Zhu Daohua has entered Jiangning City, acquired the entire Jiangnan, and is planning to proclaim himself emperor.
The news from Europe is still the information from when Zhu Daohua just obtained Guangdong.
Inside Windsor Castle.
The royal council chamber of King George III.
At this time, there were two people, one fat and one thin, one tall and one short, standing next to the thin King George III.
The fat and tall one is William Pitt, the current British Prime Minister.
This is the youngest Prime Minister in the history of the United Kingdom.
The second son of William Pitt Sr., Earl of Chatham, entered politics in 1781. Two years later, in 1783, he ascended to the throne of Prime Minister. At this time, William Pitt Jr. was only twenty-four years old.
In two years, he went from being a second-generation nobleman to becoming Prime Minister of the British Empire.
This speed cannot be described as a meteoric rise, it is like riding on a rocket.
This speed is of course related to his background.
But little William Pitt is not just a playboy with a background.
He has real skills.
He himself is proficient in national finance and believes in Adam Smith's liberal economics.
It has been nine years since he became prime minister.
By manipulating commodity tax rates and national debt, he was able to fill Britain's large fiscal deficit from the American Revolutionary War within a few years.
At the same time, it also vigorously expanded the Australian colonies, and also planned to dissolve the East India Company and directly incorporate India into the British colonial scope.
in history.
William Pitt the Younger served as Prime Minister of England from 1783 to 1801.
The economic policy greatly promoted the development of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, and the diplomatic policy of continental balance laid the foundation for the entire British diplomacy in the 19th century.
Organized the French League to suppress the French Revolution and intervene in the Napoleonic Wars.
It can be said that he is a very promising prime minister in British history.
The thin, short man is Lieutenant General Nelson of the British Royal Navy.
Nelson was one of the greatest generals in the history of the Royal Navy.
However, the current Nelson does not have the reputation of later generations. He was idle after participating in the war with the United States.
In 1789, turmoil broke out in France, and Nelson was reactivated.
However, he was really used in history during the first anti-French alliance, but now Nelson has been used in advance because of the rise of the Ming Dynasty - everyone knows Nelson's talent in naval warfare.
The news from the east made Britain quite uneasy.
In particular, the defeat of the Dutch fleet made Britain, which relied on its navy to seize world hegemony, feel uneasy.
The weapons used by Zhu Daohua and the mode of naval warfare are undoubtedly a subversion of naval tactics in the current era of sail battleships.
The direct impact of this subversion is likely to turn the huge fleet that the British have worked so hard to build into a display overnight!
under such circumstances.
Nelson was appointed as a researcher of new fleet tactics.
Nelson's main task is to help Britain's maritime power complete the transformation faster than other countries.
At the same time, the United Kingdom also established a new Naval Tactical Research Office.
Led by Nelson, it also included many experts in firearms technology, naval experts, and shipbuilding experts.
It can be said that the British responded to the new tactical trends quite quickly.
After the endless coma, Shi Yu suddenly stood up from the bed. If you want to read the latest chapters, please download the Star Reading app and read the latest chapters for free without ads. The website has not updated the latest chapter content, but the Xingxing Reading APP has updated the latest chapter content.
He took a big breath of fresh air, his chest trembling.
Confused, confused, and all kinds of emotions came to my mind.
Where is this?
Afterwards, Shi Yu subconsciously observed his surroundings, and then became even more confused.
A single dormitory?
Even if he was successfully rescued, he should be in the ward now.
And my body...how could I not have any injuries at all?
With doubts, Shi Yu's eyes quickly swept across the room, and finally his eyes rested on a mirror beside the bed.
The mirror showed his current appearance. He was about seventeen or eighteen years old, and he looked very handsome.
But the problem is, this is not him! Download the Star Reading app and read the latest chapters for free without ads.
My previous self was a handsome young man in his twenties who had been working for a while.
And now, no matter how you look, this appearance is that of a high school student...
This change made Shi Yu stunned for a long time.
Don't tell him that the operation was successful...
The body and appearance have changed. This is not a matter of surgery or not, but magic.
He turned into a completely different person!
Could it be...that he traveled through time?
In addition to the mirror placed by the bedside, which was obviously not feng shui-friendly, Shi Yu also found three books next to it.
Shi Yu picked it up and took a look. The title of the book instantly silenced him.
"Essential Animal Breeding Manual for Beginner Breeders"
"Postpartum Care of Pet Pets"
"Evaluation Guide for Interracial Beast-Eared Girls"
Shi Yu:? ? ?
The names of the first two books are pretty normal, but what happened to the last one?
"cough."
Shi Yu looked solemnly and stretched out his hand, but his arm soon stiffened.
Just when he was about to open the third book and see what it was about, his brain suddenly felt a sharp pain, and a large number of memories came flooding back.
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Beastmaster?
