"Is this the capital of the Ming Empire?"
"It's... so surprising. I thought it would be impossible to see such a scene in the conservative East."
"The Chinese have opened the door to the country. They were once the most civilized country in the world. Now they have opened the door to the country again. I think...their demands for interests will cause headaches for many European countries." Please download the app to read app to read the latest content
On another ship.
They were the envoys from various European countries who came with Archduke Lin's returning fleet.
There was Sir George Staunton, the British Consul General to the East, Rafael Bregorat, the Spanish Ambassador, Nicholas Huntington, the consul sent from the American Embassy in Paris, and Vasily the Russian diplomat from the Tsarist Russian Embassy in Madrid. .Lavrov.
Because the Ming Empire has not yet established formal diplomatic relations with these European countries.
Therefore, the primary goal of diplomats from Europe is to establish an embassy and consulate in Yingtianfu, the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and to achieve direct official exchanges with the Ming Empire.
Everyone knows that when Ming Dynasty opened China's door.
In a world that has been closely connected by sailboats propelled by sails, the role of the Chinese cannot be ignored.
This country is too big.
There are too many people.
And this is a civilization that has lasted for thousands of years. They once stood in the world at the same time as the ancient Roman Empire.
And now Rome in the West has disappeared.
The Eastern Central Empire still dominates the entire Eastern international order.
Dealing with the Ming Empire.
To some extent.
That is, and the entire East.
The entire Chinese civilization circle is dealing with it.
Because according to the regulations of the Ming Empire: vassal states have no diplomatic rights!
That is to say.
The entire South Asian countries that claimed vassal status against the Ming Empire.
Including a series of sultanates on the Malay Peninsula, two regimes in the north and south of Annan, Siam, Vientiane, Chiang Mai, Champasak, Cambodia and other countries, none of which have diplomatic authority.
They were vassals of the Ming Empire and a peripheral country in the Chinese civilization circle protected by the central dynasty.
Therefore, these countries from the European civilization circle know very well that they are not just dealing with the Ming Empire.
To some extent.
They are establishing contact with the entire Eastern civilization circle.
Of course.
Now China is plunged into civil war.
Whether the legal system of the Central Empire belongs to the Ming Dynasty still awaits the outcome of the war.
But everyone can now see clearly that it may be difficult for the Qing Empire to gain much advantage in the war with the Ming Empire.
Even their vassal state of Korea is now said to have begun to seek contact with the Ming Dynasty...
In the name of tribute, with the central empire as the suzerain, and the surrounding small countries as vassals, the international order of the Eastern world has continued since the Ming Dynasty to the present.
This international order existed even earlier.
For Europeans.
Equal diplomacy only exists between European countries.
They usually have two styles of dealing with countries outside of Europe: if they can't defeat them militarily, they can trade; if they can't defeat them, they can open their doors, open their doors, burn, kill, loot, and build colonies.
But now we are facing the Ming Empire.
trading?
The Ming Empire is now the country with the largest export trade in the world.
On the basis of the traditional export commodities of the Central Empire, the medicines (garlic medicine) exported by the Ming Empire now also want to occupy the European market.
In terms of trade, the Europeans had no way to establish an advantage over the Ming Dynasty.
You want to say fight...
Honestly.
No European country has this idea.
The military strength and potential of the Ming Empire were daunting to any European country.
Fortunately for them, Ming Dynasty was too far away from Europe. Otherwise, it would be uncertain who would fight whom.
There is no advantage in trade.
Beaten again and again.
We have no choice but to seek equality diplomacy.
.......
The fleet passed through Songjiang Prefecture, Changzhou Prefecture, and Zhenjiang Prefecture.
The wildly wide Yangtze River waterway heads all the way to the west.
Finally, escorted by several Ming Dynasty Yangtze River defense ships, they arrived at Yingtianfu Jiangning Port.
Those European envoys did not see the emperor immediately, but were arranged to live in the post office.
Zhu Daohua went to the port in person to welcome Grand Duke Lin back home.
"My lord, long live Grand Duke Lin to pay his respects to our emperor!"
As soon as the boat docked, Grand Duke Lin immediately stepped off the boat, took three steps and two steps at a time, and knelt on one knee in front of Zhu Daohua.
According to etiquette, subjects only need to kneel on one knee when formally saluting the emperor.
But generally speaking, this kind of etiquette is quite solemn and is basically not needed in daily life. You only need to bow your hands.
"Hurry up, Grand Duke. We have not seen each other for three years. Did you ever think that we would see you again at Yingtian Mansion?"
Zhu Daohua helped Grand Duke Lin up and smiled.
"The Emperor recovered the south in just three years, which is truly a great blessing for China!"
Grand Duke Lin said with emotion.
He is now the Chinese who knows the most about Europe besides Zhu Daohua.
This is also the reason why Zhu Daohua values Grand Duke Lin so much.
Although the Ming Dynasty is not afraid of a single European country.
But if there is an alliance against Ming in Europe.
Zhu Daohua had to pay attention.
Even now, Ming Dynasty is half a step ahead of Europa in some key military technologies.
But Zhu Daohua didn't think that this half-length lead would allow Daming to sit back and relax.
After completing the Renaissance, Europa was able to continue to lead in science and technology, and it was definitely not due to luck.
This region has even been the source of two world wars.
How could Zhu Daohua, who came from later generations, underestimate the Europeans?
Therefore, a large part of his Europa policy is that on the one hand, he cannot be involved in the war between Europeans, and on the other hand, he must try his best to avoid the situation where the entire Europe is united because of the Ming Dynasty.
So he needs diplomats who know enough about Europe.
In this era, Grand Duke Lin was considered a very rare diplomatic talent in the Ming Dynasty.
"There is nothing to show off in defeating the Manchus. The key to the future lies in the competition between the East and the West!"
Zhu Daohua pulled Grand Duke Lin up.
Together they boarded a carriage drawn by two draft horses.
“How is the situation in France?”
"Louis XVI was imprisoned and now the French National Convention is debating."
"Debating whether to kill Louis XVI?"
Grand Duke Lin was stunned when he heard this, and then nodded: "That's right, there has never been a situation in Europe where the monarch of a country was tried by the rebellious people."
"So the old European aristocrats are afraid, and they want to collectively oppose France." Zhu Daohua said, "The Ming Dynasty does not need to express its attitude on this matter."
"In addition to opposing the French Republic, there is also a strong opposition to the Ming Dynasty in Europe now." Grand Duke Lin said, "A considerable number of Europeans regard the Ming Dynasty as the Mongol Empire of this era. Your Majesty, in this case, do we Consider forming an alliance with the French Republic."
"An alliance..." Zhu Daohua pondered for a moment, but still shook his head firmly.
"An alliance is of no benefit to Ming. The French cannot help us, and an alliance will reduce Ming's diplomatic flexibility. We can seek to make good friends with one or two countries in Europe, but we will not form an alliance."
"We are different from the countries in Europe. Our Ming Dynasty is a civilized country that transcends the so-called sovereign countries in Europe. We represent not only the interests of the Ming Dynasty, but also the interests of the entire Chinese civilization circle. No country in Europe is equal to the Ming Dynasty. Unless their Roman Empire can be resurrected..."
Zhu Daohua said.
"This is our principle. We do not seek to form an alliance with any European country. Our European policy remains flexible and can be adjusted according to our own needs."
Grand Duke Lin nodded upon hearing this.
Zhu Daohua patted Grand Duke Lin on the shoulder: "It is impossible for Europa to unite unless they have a life-or-death enemy. We should not do such a thankless thing."
Grand Duke Lin smiled and said: "What the Emperor said is that the European countries have been fighting for hundreds of years, and it is impossible to unite. We cannot threaten the core interests of most European countries, and we cannot compete with a few European countries. Even if we are enemies, maybe some countries will still be optimistic about the outcome.”
"And this time, many European countries have sent envoys to Ming Dynasty. On the one hand, they hope to establish diplomatic relations with Ming Dynasty, and on the other hand, they hope that Ming Dynasty can open the gateway for free trade."
"And this time... some countries may jointly put pressure on Ming Dynasty and prepare to unite to ask Ming Dynasty to abolish the blockade of Western merchant ships in the Strait of Malacca."
"This matter can be discussed. Unless European countries can also completely liberalize their markets, there will be no need to discuss it!"
Zhu Daohua received it with a wave of his hand.
There is no real free trade in this era.
Some only trade on private land.
For example, the Ming Dynasty is currently under a trade blockade by the British. The merchant ships of the Ming Dynasty cannot go to the British colonies in India, but the British only occupy about half of India. Therefore, even if the Ming Dynasty and the British have not completely broken up, the Ming Dynasty It is possible to trade with the Maratha League, Mughal Empire, Fetal Pu'er Kingdom, Kalat Khanate, Durrani Kingdom and other countries.
at the same time.
Southeast Asian countries were previously forced to open their doors under the coercion of European colonial powers.
Now, after receiving the protection of the Ming Dynasty, their market has also been closed to Europeans.
Therefore, today's trade is basically protectionism within their respective spheres of influence, and promoting free trade within others' spheres of influence.
Before Zhu Daohua got the south.
It is impossible for him to agree to an open market.
But it's different now.
Because the current industrial production capacity of Ming Dynasty is comparable to that of any European country.
Therefore, the Ming Dynasty can now hold high the banner of free trade.
Dumping industrial products from Guangdong and Liangjiang to the whole world.
The market must be opened.
Then let’s open it up together!
It just depends on whose product can win.
on the contrary.
If these European countries only ask Ming Dynasty to open their markets.
However, its own domestic market and colonial market were protected.
Of course it is impossible for Ming Dynasty to agree to such unequal trade.
Be open.
Then let’s open it up together!
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.
Icefield City.
Pet animal breeding base.
Intern pet breeder. The website will be closed soon. Download the Star Reading app to provide you with Qianlong: Qing Dynasty by Mr. Mu Mu Mu Ah? Where is my Qing Dynasty?
Beastmaster?
