The British were serious about this deal.
Through the agreement between Spain and the Ming Dynasty, Southern Tianzhu was exchanged for the Zhongyinzhou area.
British Prime Minister William Pitt Jr. believed that this was indeed a deal conducive to peace.
Peter even laughed at himself in his heart. This may be the first time that the British truly hope for peace and are truly working for peace.
Then he was decisively rejected by Zhu Jingyuan.
After Peter was stunned for a few seconds, he felt some uncontrollable inner impulse and instinctively asked Zhu Jingyuan loudly:
“Your Highness—you have claimed many times before that you are here for peace.
“The deal proposed by the UK is obviously more conducive to peace, but it has been directly rejected by you.
“So, the only peace that satisfies you is peace.
"Can't it be called peace if it doesn't satisfy you?"
Peter's voice was louder, and it turned into a question later on.
The scene became completely quiet, and everyone looked at Zhu Jingyuan.
The countries in Europe and the West felt that Peter had expressed his thoughts, so they wanted to see how Zhu Jingyuan would explain.
It was me who gave up the so-called slogan of peace, but what reasons were used to express it?
Representatives from the Ming Dynasty were prepared to decide whether to help respond based on Zhu Jingyuan's reaction.
Zhu Jingyuan listened to Peter's question, frowned slightly and thought about it for a moment, then nodded very seriously:
"Yes, what Mr. Peter said is very reasonable. Only the peace recognized by Ming Dynasty is the real and meaningful peace.
"A peace that cannot satisfy Ming Dynasty is a meaningless peace and a false peace."
The scene became even quieter.
The representatives from various countries in Thailand and Spain all had their mouths open.
I feel like I have never seen such direct and domineering diplomats from the Ming Dynasty.
The representative of Ming Dynasty was also stunned.
His Royal Highness is really... too simple and rude...
Even if what you are telling is the truth and the reality of this world, you can still cover it up a little bit.
However, before Zhu Jingyuan finished speaking, Zhu Jingyuan leaned forward slightly, pointed at William Pitt and said:
"Don't think I'm overbearing, I'm just stating the facts.
“If this world wants peace, it must get permission from Ming Dynasty.
"If you think about it seriously, can peace that is not recognized by Ming Dynasty really be considered peace?
"Can the peace that harms the interests of Ming Dynasty really be maintained? Can you enjoy it with peace of mind?
"You might as well think about it in another's shoes. If you were a representative of the Ming Dynasty, or if your country had the status of the Ming Dynasty, what would you do?
“Recognizing this reality and understanding what true peace is can truly contribute to world peace.
“Before you do anything, you’d better consider whether Daming will accept it or not, and whether Daming will object to it.
"If Ming Dynasty will definitely object, you'd better not do it.
"If you are not sure, you might as well ask directly. Anyway, there is already a telegram.
"I want to build an alliance of countries around the world. One of the main purposes is to give you a platform to ask what Ming Dynasty means at any time."
By the time Zhu Jingyuan finished speaking, the scene could already hear the needle drop.
Everyone was speechless.
There is really nothing to say.
This is really what it is.
What is peace that is not recognized by Ming Dynasty?
The countries in Europe and the West can throw away the Ming Dynasty and shout for "peace", but it is obviously impossible to have real peace.
Otherwise, why would they ask Daming to negotiate?
Zhu Jingyuan mentioned several times that the war would be stopped directly on the current front, but no country was willing to accept it.
This is to figure out what Ming’s appeal is.
It is to satisfy the interests of Ming Dynasty, and then there can be real peace.
The logic of what Zhu Jingyuan said is actually the principle of "unanimity of major powers" in later generations.
But the only real big country in this world is the Ming Dynasty.
Therefore, the basis of international relations in this world will naturally evolve into principles recognized by the Ming Dynasty.
Only things approved by Ming Dynasty can be accomplished.
Ming Dynasty wants to establish an international alliance, a platform that can always demonstrate the majesty of Ming Dynasty, which is indeed conducive to world peace.
Because this platform can really avoid a lot of conflicts.
Zhu Jingyuan saw that no one spoke, and finally added very heartbreakingly:
"You are not qualified to discuss with Ming Dynasty what true peace is until your Rome crawls out of its grave."
After saying these words, the atmosphere at the scene changed again.
Royal members of several countries, representatives of several countries, and more ordinary diplomats all experienced strong emotional fluctuations.
They all opened their eyes wide, clenched their fists, and imagined a direction.
Directions to Rome.
Zhu Jingyuan raised his hand to Rome as a matter of course.
Seeing that the atmosphere at the scene was almost brewing, Zhu Jingyuan cleared his throat and proposed the final peace conditions to Spain:
"Spain now has three options.
“First, transfer the Nanyinzhou, which has long been in ruins, plus the ownership of the Panama region, as well as the strongholds currently occupied by Spain in these areas, all to the Ming Dynasty, and sign a twenty-year peace treaty.
"Second, on the basis of the above conditions, plus the entire Antilles, the entire Texas area, and give up the development and possession of the area north of Texas and west of the Honey River, sign an indefinite peace treaty.
"Third, now continue the war."
It is not impossible to sign a permanent peace treaty. As long as Ming Dynasty does not take the initiative to declare war, it will not be considered a breach of contract.
In the history of the two worlds that Zhu Jingyuan knew, there were too many examples of "peaceful" annexation of other countries.
You can encourage the other party's colonies to become independent, and then declare war on new countries that have not signed a contract after independence.
You can support or even actively transport the rebels, allowing them to become your vassals after the rebellion is successful.
You can also use economic means to force the other party's internal situation to collapse, or in turn, proactively declare war.
At the same time, before fully controlling Yinzhou, there is actual value in retaining a Thai-Western immigration country or colony.
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When wiping out the Nanyinzhou rebels, those native Taixi people needed a place to go, and it would be too difficult to clear them out directly.
To put it bluntly, as long as the benefits are great enough, it is not impossible to tear up the treaty on the initiative.
The Spanish representative listened to the three options, compared them carefully, and was obviously stunned.
Spanish Prime Minister Manuel instinctively asked:
"What does His Highness Prince Dashi mean? Why did the conditions proposed by Ming Dynasty change again?
“Before, it was clear that we only wanted the entire Antilles, or the Lesser Antilles plus Texas.
“How can we now claim the entire Antilles and claim Texas at the same time?”
Zhu Jingyuan responded expressionlessly:
"Because I'm not in a good mood right now, I hope you will choose twenty years of peace, or preferably continue the war.
“I can repeat again that I personally support the continuation of the war.
“Not just for Spain, but also for Portugal, England, France, the Netherlands.
“Our Ming Dynasty may not be able to directly occupy your homeland for the time being, but can you threaten our Ming Dynasty’s homeland?
"So, the war we are going to fight next is just a war for colonies.
“And I personally support war, which is not inconsistent with my pursuit of peace.
“In my opinion, only a thorough and comprehensive war, a war in which one side is completely destroyed and destroyed, can bring about the most lasting peace.
“Since we are fighting a colonial war now, we will fight until all the colonies on one of our sides collapse.
"As for whether your royal rule will collapse, it has nothing to do with me, Ming Dynasty.
"You can rest assured that even if that day comes, we will still not interfere with your local affairs.
“I’m only going to accept the colonies we need.
"Okay, I've given you my conditions. You have ten days to make a choice."
The Spaniard's expression froze again.
The expressions of other Taixi representatives were also ugly.
This Prince of Ming Dynasty, who is only fifteen years old, can always easily make people understand what pain is.
He will smash the most real and unbearable things to pieces, spread them out, and place them in front of everyone.
Spanish Prince Fernando, who had not spoken since the beginning, seemed to be furious at this time.
He slammed the table hard, stood up abruptly and shouted:
"Since the Ming Dynasty wants a war, we in Spain would rather continue the war with the Ming Dynasty and accompany you to fight until the last moment!"
Zhu Jingyuan was very happy and cheered loudly:
"Okay, very good, very energetic, who else? Who else wants to continue the war?
"If others make the same choice, then our negotiations will be over.
"You can go back to your country directly and rearrange your troops to the front line."
As a result, no one responded.
A representative of the royal family wanted to stand up, but was stopped by the ministers around him.
Zhu Jingyuan was really looking forward to it now. They all ran away in anger, and then the two sides continued to fight in Yinzhou and Tianzhu.
This possibility does exist.
In the past, it was possible for low-level colonial wars, or even continental wars, to last for several years or even more than ten years.
But if the current war continues for another ten years.
Then the Ming Dynasty's strategic bombers, high-speed battleships, and aircraft carriers should all be everywhere.
Spanish Prime Minister Manuel stood up and grabbed his prince, but also looked at Zhu Jingyuan indifferently:
"His Royal Highness Prince Dashi, we in Spain have not made a final decision yet. We need time to consider and negotiate."
Manuel did not directly veto his prince's words, but just asked for a buffering time for discussion and confirmation.
The final decision on whether to continue the war must be made by consulting their king.
The harsh words their prince said on the scene actually didn't count.
Of course Zhu Jingyuan understood this logic, so he waved his hand nonchalantly and said:
"You still have ten days. Tell me your choice within ten days, or leave directly and let the war continue.
"The same goes for other countries. If you want to continue the war, just leave. No need to come and say harsh words!"
Having said this, Zhu Jingyuan looked at the Portuguese:
“Our Ming Dynasty wants to get the entire Nanyinzhou, so Portugal wants to hand over the entire Brazilian colony.
“If Portugal cannot accept it, you can choose to continue the war like Spain.
Prince José of Portugal asked for details without expression:
"This should be the condition of permanent peace, right? So what are the terms of peace for twenty years?"
Zhu Jingyuan had already made a plan in his mind, so he answered him directly:
"Hand over the entire Yajiang River Basin and the entire Brazilian Plateau, and you will only retain the plains along the southeastern coast."
Prince José nodded slightly:
"We will make a decision within ten days."
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