French representative Talleyrand formally expressed the idea of forming a European Union.
But the Prussians, Sardinian Italians, and Austrians showed little interest in this alliance.
The proposal for the colonies to become independent states and join the Union was considered to be to give the opposing crown two votes.
It is now 1805 AD. At this time, Prussia has not been dismembered or deeply transformed. It does not need to be readmitted to the European and Western society. The ideal goal is still to unify Germany.
Britain and France still maintain vast colonies, while Prussia, Sardinia, and Austria basically have none.
The Austrian Empire is still alive and well and remains one of the great powers on the continent.
Spain still controls a large number of Yinzhou colonies and is still a powerful power in Western Europe.
The interests of Prussia, Sardinia, Austria and France are not consistent. On the contrary, the interests of Britain and France are highly convergent.
But Britain does not want France to become the leader of the alliance. If this alliance can really succeed, the leader of the alliance must be Britain.
Lucia's Wedemeyer has a certain interest in this alliance.
Dismantle the Romanov dynasty and fully reconcile with the Ming Dynasty, join the European Union and fully reconcile with the European and Western countries.
Avoid interference from the east and west directions, and then attack the Ottomans with all their strength, seize Constantinople, and rebuild Eastern Rome.
So after lunch, the Lucians left the French behind to prepare for a more in-depth discussion.
As a result, the differences between the two sides were quickly exposed.
Lucia's Wedemeyer revealed his thoughts after a simple courtesy:
"We believe that whether the Romanov family is split up or not will not affect the establishment of the Europa Union."
Talleyrand immediately expressed some excitement:
"The goal of the Europa League is to resist the oppression of the Ming Dynasty. If Lucia splits herself and compromises with the Ming Dynasty, then what is the point of this alliance?"
The French proposed the idea of an alliance and strongly opposed Lucia's compromise with Ming Dynasty, just to allow Lucia to continue to be Tessie's human shield.
After the Romanov family reconciled with the Ming Dynasty, they no longer have any worries, and they will definitely set their sights on the western continent!
Even if Lucia demolishes the area east of the Urals, it will still be the largest country in the West.
Wedemeyer quickly understood this, so the meeting ended quickly.
After seeing off the French, Prince Nicholas and Wedemeyer found General Kutuzov again.
Wedemeyer explained the situation of today's talks to Kutuzov, and then Prince Nicholas immediately said angrily:
"The old France is opposed to us compromising with the Ming Dynasty. He still hopes that we can stop the Ming Dynasty in the east and exhaust our Lucia's strength."
Kutuzov looked at a situation map with a serious expression, on which he marked the military deployments of both sides:
"We cannot continue to fight against the Ming Dynasty, otherwise, as His Highness said, it will exhaust all our strength.
"The Ming Dynasty made a posture of continuing the war in northwest Persia, northwest Khiva Khanate, and the border area between China and Xianbei.
"In the past month or so, the Khiva Khanate and the Kazakh Khanate have been continuously mobilizing soldiers and building defense lines.
"The Ming Dynasty sent a large number of artillery, firearms, and ammunition into the borders of the two countries, and the temporary railway in the west of the two countries will soon be built to the border.
"Once the Khiva Khanate establishes a vassal state, the Ming Dynasty can legitimately reach the Ural region through the railway within the Khiva Khanate.
"The Ming Dynasty took a step back at the last moment and gave the option of splitting up the Romanov dynasty.
"This shows that they are sincere in the peace talks, and it also shows that they are really not interested in our Europa continent.
"Since Ming Dynasty refuses to give in on territorial division, we can work hard in another direction..."
When Prince Nikolai listened to Kutuzov's analysis, an idea slowly came to his mind:
"The Ming Dynasty took a step back at the last minute? That's right. At that time, the representatives of the alliance did not dare to really leave.
At the meeting, Daming finally gave in.
"Since Ming Dynasty had adopted a war stance, why did it make concessions at the last moment?
"Is Daming still bluffing? We are all frightened by Daming's gesture today?
"The Ming Dynasty mobilized the army with great fanfare, just to put pressure on us? Isn't it really preparing for war?
"If that's the case, is there still room for discussion on the border?"
When Wedemeyer saw Prince Nicholas suddenly getting into trouble, he subconsciously strangled his unrealistic fantasy:
"Your Highness... Ming's bluff can become true...
"The current Ming Dynasty is like a giant dragon roaring at us. We can't determine his explosive limit, and we don't know if he will pounce on us because of our small movements.
"We must consider the worst possibility that Ming will no longer respond to any of our communications and simply wait for the last moment to continue the war.
"As long as the Ming Dynasty attacks us, it doesn't need victory, it just needs to be undefeated, and it will bring us down."
Prince Nicholas's slightly uplifted mood dropped again:
"Why is this happening? How did the monster Daming come into being? How can they be so powerful?
"Then what should we choose? Twenty years of peace, splitting up the east of the Urals, or directly "proclaiming vassal status and paying tribute"? "
Kutuzov felt that he did not need to answer this kind of question. The royal family and the court would make the choice.
As a soldier, you should consider more strategically:
"Your Highness, there is no need to worry. Although Ming Dynasty is powerful, we do not necessarily have to be enemies of Ming Dynasty.
"As long as we abandon the idea of competing with Ming Dynasty, the situation will suddenly become clearer.
"If we can really compromise and reconcile with Ming Dynasty, then we don't need to care too much about the so-called Europa League.
"Wouldn't it be better to ally with the Ming Dynasty? According to Ming Dynasty Yayan, the countries in Europe and the West are just a bunch of "local chickens and dogs".
"We can go all out to the west in the future. Scandinavia, the Balkans, and Constantinople are all directions in which we can advance.
"The Ming Dynasty refused to compromise on territorial division, but we can make demands in other areas.
"We can ask the Ming Dynasty not to object to our seizure of these lands.
"Even more, we can ask that Ming Dynasty allow or even support us to participate in the division of overseas colonies.
"We used to develop on land, but now that land has reached its limit, should we go to the ocean?
"Under the influence of the Ming Dynasty, there are still many unclaimed lands in Yinzhou, and there are even more unclaimed lands in Mozhou."
The general's thinking is slightly different from that of the prince and the politician.
Of course, it was also because of the morning negotiations that Daming put too much pressure on Nikolai and Wedemeyer, and the two had no chance to think carefully about anything else.
Now that Kutuzov mentioned it, Wedemeyer and Prince Nikolai both reacted.
Prince Nicholas said as if he suddenly understood:
"Yes, in addition to opening up on the European continent, we can already extend our tentacles overseas.
"We can ask Ming to sell warships and ask Ming to transfer warship construction technology.
"Othman has received similar support, and we can ask for it as well."
Wedemeyer nodded while listening to the conversation between the two, pulled up a chair and sat across the table:
"Then let's discuss carefully what kind of support we should ask for, and then we'll go to Daming to talk alone."
The next morning, Prince Nicholas, Wedemeyer, and Kutuzov went to visit Zhu Jingyuan and Shen Fu together.
Zhu Jingyuan, along with his chief minister and two staff, met with three Lucia representatives.
The two parties sat down in the living room, and Wedemeyer directly explained his purpose.
After Zhu Jingyuan listened, he carefully considered his words and replied:
"Da Ming cannot support Lucia against Scandina
The development of Via, because the Ming Dynasty did not have any fulcrum of power in the North Atlantic.
"Of course, Ming Dynasty does not object to your development in that direction. That is your own business and has nothing to do with Ming Dynasty.
"The Ming Dynasty can remain neutral in the war between Lucia and the Ottomans, but the Ming Dynasty does not support Lucia's seizure of Constantinople."
Wedemeyer immediately realized that Ming's attitude was that he did not want Lucia to truly become Eastern Rome.
Prince Nicholas also understood this and subconsciously wanted to question Zhu Jingyuan's intentions.
Zhu Jingyuan waved his hand to signal him to shut up, and then continued to explain his thoughts:
"If you really want the Ming Dynasty to support you in capturing Constantinople and allow you to completely control the entrance and exit of the Black Sea, then you must completely cede the east of the Urals."
Prince Nicholas couldn't help it:
"Constantinople is not the territory of the Ming Dynasty, but the territory of the Ottomans. The Ottomans are not the vassal or ally of the Ming Dynasty. Why does the Ming Dynasty protect Osman?"
Zhu Jingyuan said with an unabashed chuckle:
"Any country along the Great Qin Sea doesn't want another person in this narrow bathtub, especially one with a huge body like you Lucia.
"Even if the Ming Dynasty supports you, other European and American countries will oppose it. Moreover, the Ming Dynasty has just negotiated peace with the Ottomans, so it is impossible for the Ming Dynasty to take the initiative to tear up the peace treaty."
Ming's attitude has changed. After the negotiation with Osman, Ming will no longer support Lucia in seizing the castle.
Prince Nicholas muttered in a gloomy tone:
"Why can't Lucia get the land under the sun? Why can't she get a warm outlet to the sea? Why are all the countries targeting us Lucia..."
Zhu Jingyuan interrupted Prince Nicholas's complaint unceremoniously:
"All countries are targeting you Lucia? That means you Lucia deserve to be targeted, just like you are now tied together by Taixi to target me, Ming Dynasty.
"You Lucians, don't be so arrogant. Let's not talk about whether you can capture Constantinople. Even if you capture it, what's the point?
"Even if you can cross the Black Sea, can you cross the Great Qin Sea? Can the British and Spanish allow you to pass through Gibraltar?
"Our West Sea Canal can handle ships of up to 7,000 tons, and we can't let you go to the Little West Sea to colonize.
"So, even if you capture Constantinople, you will still have to suffer in the bathtub of the Great Qinhai.
"Only when you defeat Sweden and Norway and gain access to the Atlantic Ocean will you truly be completely liberated.
"If you want land under the sun and a warm port, you can go to Yinzhou and Mozhou to grab it.
"Oh, by the way, you have an outlet in the Arctic Ocean, or you can persuade Denmark to let it go. You can go now."
Zhu Jingyuan's complaint put an end to Prince Nicholas' resentment, and also made the Lucia trio's eyes brighten. Ming took the initiative to talk about the topic of overseas colonies.
Kutuzov immediately spoke on his own initiative:
"Where exactly can the Ming Dynasty allow Lucia to acquire overseas colonies?"
Zhu Jingyuan said very generously and casually:
"On the Yinzhou and Mozhou continents, as long as the Ming Dynasty does not actually occupy the areas, you can expand colonies.
"The Ming Dynasty does not recognize the boundaries of the spheres of influence that the European and Western countries do not actually occupy. Lucia shouldn't recognize it either, right?"
Prince Nicholas listened to these conversations in a daze, and his mood had completely calmed down from his angry state:
"Of course Lucia will not admit it. Does His Highness the Food King have detailed plans in this regard?"
Zhu Jingyuan smiled and nodded and said:
"I will raise relevant discussions when Yinzhou is negotiating.
"And I plan to hold a special meeting related to the development of Mozhou after the negotiations in Yinzhou are completed.
"I think all countries are qualified to colonize Mexico."
Prince Nicholas immediately followed up:
"Lucia also supports it! We hope that Ming Dynasty can export capital ships to us and support our naval construction."
Zhu Jingyuan nodded directly and said seductively:
"As long as you don't choose a twenty-year peace agreement, as long as you can pay a reasonable price.
"Our Ming Dynasty can export capital ships, and we can export naval related equipment and technology to you.
"The Ming Dynasty and Lucia live on opposite ends of the continent of Shenou. The territory between our two countries was originally a complete mess.
"There shouldn't be a direct conflict between the two of us. We should be able to become friends. There is no need for us to fight over those terrible things in Xianbei.
"Establishing a monarch who comes from the Romanov family and a country that belongs to the Ming Dynasty's buffer state is a better result for both of us.
"We can't let all the other good places in the world be cheap, right?"
Wedemeyer responded very solemnly:
"Lucia is very eager to gain Ming's friendship."
Zhu Jingyuan smiled and asked:
"So you Lucia have made your decision?"
Wedemeyer immediately said:
"I need to report the negotiation process and the matters that have been determined to our Emperor, and ask His Majesty to make the final decision."
Zhu Jingyuan nodded slightly, knowing that the negotiation with Lucia was almost over.
Lucia just needs to look beyond the mainland and stop worrying about Xianbei's bad land. Daming and him don't have much conflict in the first place.
Ming Dynasty was ready to fight, but it may not succeed in the end. This is not a bad thing, nor is it a waste.
Only by always being prepared for war can we truly avoid war.
He used a knife and gun to scare off the robbers, but he didn't actually kill the robbers. Anyone who says that the knife and gun are useless has a brain problem.
Prince Nicholas' mentality has been completely adjusted. The atmosphere at the scene is very good, and Zhu Jingyuan seems to be in a good mood too.
Prince Nicholas thought about his previous thoughts and asked in as casual a tone as possible:
"Your Highness the Great Food King, is there really no room for negotiation regarding the division of our territory in Xianbei?
"Can't the lands in the upper reaches of the Yenisei River and the right bank of the Lena River directly become part of the split Xianbei Kingdom?"
The smile on Zhu Jingyuan's face disappeared instantly:
"You Lucians are still Taixi, and you always regard Ming's kindness as weakness.
"Do you think that the two new options I gave you at the end were a compromise for you?
"There is a saying in Sun Tzu's Art of War: To conquer an enemy's army without fighting is to be a good person. This is my ideal.
"I hope we can directly achieve our strategic goals without resorting to war.
“But the book itself is still a book of war, and except for this sentence, the whole book is about how to conduct war.
"So I'm warning you one last time, don't challenge Ming's patience."
The three Lucia representatives were immediately startled. They did not expect Zhu Jingyuan to change his face so quickly.
Wedemeyer immediately stood up and bowed to apologize:
"Your Highness, forgive me. We were foolish and reckless. Your Highness, please don't get angry. Everything should be in accordance with the previous agreement."
Prince Nicholas was already sweating, and he quickly stood up and continued to accuse:
"Your Highness, calm down. We will work hard to learn Ming culture from now on. This kind of thing will never happen again..."
Zhu Jingyuan snorted coldly and waved his hands impatiently:
"That's it for today. I hope that the next message I receive from you will be a clear response from your Emperor Paul."
The three Lucia representatives quickly agreed:
"Yes, yes, I will definitely not cause you any more trouble."
