Napoleon, like the generals from various countries, had already seen the power of Ming Dynasty from the inside out on the way to Ming Dynasty.
The foundation is solid, the branches and leaves are luxuriant, and it is comprehensively strong from top to bottom.
In the eyes of Napoleon and many judgmental Thai and Spanish generals, even if the Thai and Western continent was fully unified and a new Roman Empire was established.
There is no chance to challenge Ming in a short time.
As long as Ming Dynasty does not take the initiative to surrender, it will win sooner or later.
Tessie had no chance.
Napoleon had completely given up his hopes for the Western countries and New Rome.
I have to be a vassal of the Count of Ming Dynasty honestly.
All the Taixi and Hu people who had always been interested in the Ming Dynasty were filled with excitement, excitement and pride when they saw the Ming Dynasty's comprehensive grand gesture.
The Ming Dynasty is different from the countries in Thailand and the West.
The prosperity of the Ming Dynasty was continuous, not temporary like that of the European and American countries.
Obviously it is because the people of Ming Dynasty are better, and it is also obviously because the emperor, court, system and officials of Ming Dynasty are all better than those of other countries in Thailand and the West.
Fully Minghua or even joining Ming Dynasty is the most correct choice.
After today's banquet started, when it was time for free activities, a palace servant came to Napoleon and informed him that the emperor wanted to summon him.
Napoleon was obviously taken aback when he heard the news.
An ordinary Earl of Taixi, he actually had the opportunity to meet the Ming Emperor alone? And the emperor personally summoned him?
This was completely unexpected.
However, Napoleon had been the Count of the Ming Dynasty for more than ten years and had become accustomed to the etiquette and systems of the Ming Dynasty.
But even if he was not familiar with it, he would not refuse the Ming Emperor's summons.
Napoleon immediately followed the servant into the emperor's lounge with trepidation and doubt.
Also summoned were Napoleon's neighbors, the Adamses and his son, who were also the monarchs of the vassal state of the Earl of Ming Dynasty.
John Adams was eighty-five years old and had already passed the title of earl and monarch to his son Quincy Adams in advance.
However, as long as John Adams could still move, he followed his son to Yingtian Mansion to attend such a major event as the Ming Emperor's coronation ceremony.
When Napoleon saw His Majesty the Ming Emperor, His Royal Highness the Prince of Dashi whom he had met at the Cape of the West, his heart was filled with complicated emotions.
It can be said that he was tricked by the other party.
The other party's encouragement and encouragement to me, both covertly and overtly, can be said to be an important driving force behind my final decision to "rebellion".
The other party encouraged him to rebel, but did not allow him to achieve full success.
If Ming had not intervened, the bicycle tactics he had formulated at the time would have given him a good chance of taking over the entire Yinzhou British and French colony in one charge.
It is a pity that Ming Dynasty deployed at least 200,000 troops in Yinzhou in advance, so his plan could not be fully realized.
At most, Ming Dynasty would only allow itself to carve off a small piece of the British and French colonies to become independent. That was the most beneficial situation for Ming Dynasty.
The end result is exactly that.
However, from a high-ranking French general to a powerful vassal of the Ming Dynasty and a monarch of a vassal state, it was considered a good result.
Whether it was in France at the time or in France now, it was no longer possible for him to obtain an actual fiefdom.
Through rebellion, he transformed from a mere minister into a semi-independent feudal monarch.
This advancement in status was indeed successful.
The mood of the Adamses and his son was equally complicated. The original goal was not fully realized, but the identity did complete a fundamental change.
Now he is also a hereditary monarch.
Although not an independent national monarch, the vassal states of the Ming Dynasty were in a stable position.
Looking at the current tense situation on the western continent, those independent monarchs may not be as stable and secure as they are now.
However, no matter what Napoleon and Adams and his son thought, I bowed to Zhu Jingyuan honestly and in accordance with the rules:
"Your Majesty, Napoleon."
"Your Majesty, Mr. Adams..."
While Napoleon and Adams were thinking, Zhu Jingyuan was also observing the status of these three people.
Of course, there is no need to mention the old Adams. The eighty-five-year-old man will be in a state of senility even in future generations. He can barely move now.
The old Adams lived to be ninety years old in history. In this era, he can definitely be regarded as the birthday boy.
His son Quincy is now a normal man in his early fifties.
Zhu Jingyuan was not very impressed by these two fathers and sons. Although they were the first father-son presidents in the history of the United States, they were far less famous than Jefferson, Monroe and others.
Zhu Jingyuan was more curious about Napoleon's state.
Although the historical French Emperor's beard and hair were much whiter at this time, he was not morbidly emaciated and looked energetic.
He also looks like a normal fifty-year-old man.
It's not like terminal cancer, nor is it like chronic arsenic poisoning.
Zhu Jingyuan observed and nodded slightly:
"Three beloved ministers, are you still used to living in Yinzhou, General Napoleon? Do you feel any discomfort in your body?"
Including Napoleon, the three people present were very confused about Zhu Jingyuan's question.
None of them expected that Zhu Jingyuan's first words were concerned about Napoleon's health.
Maybe it's because Zhu Jingyuan really admires Napoleon?
Under the gaze of Adams and his son, Napoleon once again answered honestly:
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am still in good health. Doctors from the Ming Dynasty conduct special examinations every year, and no chronic diseases are found.
"I have become accustomed to life in Yinzhou. Although the winter weather in the Great Plains is unpredictable, it has its own unique flavor.
"The land is also very fertile. Even if we only grow food for one season every year, farmers can still make a good income."
After hearing this, Zhu Jingyuan nodded slightly again. His voice did not feel weak, and his energy was still sufficient.
Zhu Jingyuan is sure that Napoleon is much healthier now than at the same time in history:
"It seems that Ai Qing has adapted to the status of a feudal monarch.
“According to the reports submitted by Napoleon and Adams every year, the efficiency and progress of construction and development in the two countries are pretty good.
“The Thai-Western immigrants and Yinzhou natives who were displaced by the war have also settled down.
"But since Naqing was born as a general, he is still in his prime now, but have you ever thought about leading troops to the battlefield again?"
Napoleon was stunned for a moment. Faced with this slightly sensitive topic, he didn't know how to answer, so he could only instinctively shirk and cover up:
"I... I feel that life is quite comfortable now, much easier than on a battlefield filled with bullets and bullets."
Zhu Jingyuan said with emotion:
"Although it is said that 'no matter how big a country is, if it likes war, it will perish', but 'no matter how peaceful the world is, if it forgets to fight, it will be in danger'.
“War may break out again at any time, and as a monarch with the ability to command, we must not forget the possibility and potential threats of war.
"Perhaps one day, Ming Dynasty will need you to step onto the battlefield again, bringing your territorial soldiers with you.
"Therefore, Napoleon and Adams began to organize widespread militia training after returning to ensure that local youths could quickly join the battlefield."
"Let's start getting ready when we go back this time."
Napoleon and Adams were once again obviously stunned, and at the same time they thought of a typical operation of the Ming Dynasty.
Recruit native troops from vassal states to fight on the front lines.
These troops... in some cases, can be regarded as cannon fodder for the Ming Dynasty's troops.
According to their understanding, even if such troops are not consumed on the battlefield, they will probably not be able to return home after the war is over.
They are usually used as immigrants...
In this way, the Ming Dynasty continued to transport Koreans, Japanese, South Vietnamese and other people from neighboring vassal countries of the Ming Dynasty to colonies around the world.
As a result, their local population has always been difficult to grow, and has always maintained a state of more females than males.
Then let the immigrants from the Ming Dynasty live in the local area and take a large number of local women as concubines, thereby realizing a certain colonial strategy known as vacating the cage and exchanging birds.
Now I have to take on this kind of task.
The problem is that the two vassal states of Napoleon and Adams were originally immigrant countries, and most of their people came from the West.
Where will Ming send its citizens?
The key point is, where is there any place for war in the world now?
The development of the interior of Mozhou did not require the Taixi people at all. The black noble army trained by the Ming Dynasty had already crushed the local indigenous people.
However, all three of them were strategists or politicians, and they soon realized Zhu Jingyuan's true purpose.
The three of them looked at each other almost subconsciously, and almost shouted at the same time:
"Is it the mainland of Thailand?"
The three people's guesses were completely correct.
Zhu Jingyuan was planning to transport the Taixi people from Yinzhou to the Taixi continent.
This is Zhu Jingyuan's long-term goal and plan since the beginning of the peace talks.
Now a war may break out in the West at any time, and the Ming Dynasty will definitely send troops to participate in the follow-up.
We should take advantage of this opportunity to send as many of the young Thai-Western immigrants in Yinzhou to the mainland as possible.
After the war was over, they were allowed to stay in Western Thailand and be responsible for assisting the Ming Dynasty in informing the local "natives".
Except for some speculators, most of the Taixi people who immigrated to Yinzhou were unemployed people who were in dire straits and people who had failed in political struggles.
In the future, if they are allowed to suppress the indigenous people in Western Thailand under the Ming Dynasty, it can be regarded as a return to their hometown in glory.
Napoleon and Adams had mixed feelings, but they had no way to refuse.
The vassal states of the Ming Dynasty had the obligation to provide servant troops.
In fact, this is the natural power and regular practice of traditional monarchs.
Historically, the country of Lucia often recruited local foreign people to form an army to participate in wars.
The Qing Dynasty in history also maintained a Sauron army for a long time.
Napoleon and the Adamses could only agree:
"I obey the order..."
Zhu Jingyuan could roughly guess their mood, so he comforted him with a smile:
"My dear friends, there is no need to worry. The shape of war now and in the future is completely different from that of more than ten years ago.
“When Ming’s troops join the war again, they will be overwhelmingly powerful, and there will no longer be expendable positional warfare in the future.
"The main role of the servant army is likely to be war control after artillery and aircraft bombing, and post-war suppression and security."
Napoleon immediately realized that this was indeed the case.
The Ming Dynasty has absolute advantages in heavy firepower and aircraft. Any time the Ming Dynasty fights in the future, it will be crushing.
From now on, even if they serve as servants of the Ming Dynasty, they will not be charged by infantry under the supervision of the Ming Dynasty army every day.
It is likely to coordinate attacks with armored combat vehicles, and be responsible for occupying enemy lands and cities and suppressing small-scale resistance by locals.
Both of them breathed a sigh of relief immediately...
Half a mouthful instead of a mouthful because there are other things to worry about.
Because although the death rate of the servant army will not be too high, most of these servant soldiers will still not return to the country.
I may have to stay in the mainland of Thailand forever.
This means that the number of people under his rule has also been reduced.
They are also the most valuable young and middle-aged men.
This is the blood tax.
Even if you have no choice but to continue paying as required.
Resisting the Ming Dynasty is a battle with no chance of winning, and may even lead to the strangulation of all citizens.
The three of them all understood very well that if the Ming people wanted to colonize, they wanted to colonize.
It doesn't matter if there's anyone up there.
In fact, it is better to have no one at all. People from the Ming Dynasty will come to farm the land.
At least you can survive by obeying.
The three of them all agreed honestly again, and at the same time they also wanted to compliment Zhu Jingyuan's kindness and the strength of the Ming Dynasty's court and army.
Zhu Jingyuan said a few words of comfort again, and then let Napoleon and Adams and his son go back to continue their entertainment and rest.
Zhu Jingyuan then continued to summon other more special personnel.
Including bureaucratic representatives of the Ming Dynasty from various overseas regions, original vassal monarchs such as Luo Yashan and Mu Yi, as well as foreign scholars and bureaucratic representatives such as Gauss.
Talk to them about the local situation and encourage them to continue to work and live hard.
Tell them that if they have any special difficulties or ideas, they can seek help from the court.
If an official in the court is irresponsible, he can report it directly to him through the Jiuqing in charge of the corresponding area.
The emperor's interviews and encouragement were of course more formal than practical.
But many times, even in pure form, it has real effects.
Uniform uniforms and uniform etiquette can also be said to be formalism, but they can effectively improve management effects.
Especially when your status is high enough.
Even if they don't do anything practical and just give verbal condolences and encouragement, these people will praise themselves for being kind and kind when they go back.
Just talking to yourself alone can keep many people talking about it for years.
The process of the Fusion Enthronement Ceremony has a similar effect to a certain extent, allowing the world and elites to determine the new emperor.
Zhu Jingyuan just chatted with the people below, and the day's banquet slowly came to an end.
In the next few days, representatives from Daming and Taixi were resting and adjusting, and they were also preparing for the final ceremony.
After seven days of suffering, the fifteen years of Ankang finally came to an end.
On the second day of January in the sixteenth year of Ankang, which was the first day of the first month of the AD year, Zhu Jingyuan's enthronement ceremony officially began.
(End of chapter)
