"We are willing to share intelligence with your country. We guarantee that all activities of our intelligence agencies in your country will be stopped..." On the negotiation table, the Ambassador of the Lions Empire to the Tang Empire came up with a new bargaining chip.
The diplomats from Tang State whispered to each other, and after talking in lowered voices for a while, the leading diplomat continued to speak in an official tone: "It is a good thing that your country is willing to cooperate with our country in intelligence, but Mr. Ambassador, you still haven't mentioned it. How to solve this Longdao aircraft training incident."
"I emphasize once again! This incident has nothing to do with our country! We are also victims! Everything James did has nothing to do with our country!" The ambassador of the Lions Empire quickly said what he had said eight hundred times. Again.
Just kidding, this kind of thing is absolutely unacceptable. If you bite him to death, it is a deliberate frame-up by other countries! be honest? Stop making trouble, who can guarantee that Tang’s diplomats will not fall out in the next second, pull out their pistols and shout “War begins!”
The attitude of the Lions Empire on this matter is: I was wronged, I have never done such a thing! But... I'll pay you as much as you want! I'm sorry, I kneel down and say it too! Do you think we can just expose this matter?
The diplomat of the Tang Empire sneered and asked: "Who would believe such lies to a three-year-old child? What we want is evidence. You say that you were framed, who can prove it?"
You say we did it, do you have any evidence? Although he wanted to shout these words out loud, the ambassador from Lains weighed his head and felt that it might not be strong enough.
"I know what you want to say, but we have evidence." The diplomat of the Tang Empire continued to sneer and pushed a photo to the other party: "At the same time as the Dragon Island incident broke out, a cruiser from your country appeared in Outskirts of Dragon Island! How do you explain this?"
The cruiser was actually discovered by Tang Guo's patrol plane. When it was discovered, it stayed where it was, obviously waiting for something. It wasn't until the Dongchuang incident occurred and Tang's destroyers arrived that the cruiser quickly left.
"Moreover, we captured some encrypted messages... The cruiser left only after receiving a message... How do you explain this?" The Tang diplomat tapped his fingers lightly on the photo. He stood there, as if waiting for the other person to speak.
The ambassador of the Lains Empire had already received the instruction. He gritted his teeth and refused to admit that the Lains Empire was involved, so he could only bite the bullet and continue to explain: "Our cruiser is really bad... The bad thing is there. .”
"Moreover, that encrypted telegram... was a telegram sent normally by our naval liaison... It's just a coincidence." He took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat on his forehead, then raised his head and looked at Tang Guo Diplomat: "That's the truth, it's just a coincidence."
Anyway, you have no direct evidence to prove that we are the masterminds behind the scenes. Refusal to admit it can always be used as a final fig leaf.
"You should be very lucky! Fortunately, I don't have the authority to hit your head with an ashtray!" The Tang diplomat opposite said, leaning on the back of his chair and looking at the huge, crystal clear glass ashtray in the center of the table.
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In Tang Mo's office, Roger, Harry, who came to report his work, Alice, Simone and others were also having a meeting.
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What they discussed was the issue of whether it was appropriate for the Tang State to declare war on the Reins Empire. Hatred and resentment are just excuses. When implemented, they are nothing more than benefits.
Whether to declare war on a country or not, you only need to pay attention to three issues:
The first question: Can we defeat this country? If we cannot defeat it, it is best not to do so.
Second question: Do other countries have any objections to your attack on this country? If they don’t, then the fight will be in vain.
The third question: Is there any benefit to attacking this country? This question is very important. If there is no benefit at all from attacking this country, then there is no need to fight.
Many people complain that the rulers in Chinese history did not have a strong willingness to expand externally and were complacent and lacked enterprising spirit.
But in fact, most of the time, China's rulers at the time were troubled by the third problem: looking around, the rest of the country was full of barren mountains and rivers, and there was really no need to fight.
There is no way, those good places on the map are too far away from your base, you can't defend them, and you have to give up because of the waste of people and money.
"It's not difficult to annihilate the fleet of the Reins Empire, but we might have to expose our secret weapon..." Loew deliberately avoided the term aircraft carrier fleet. After all, many people here are in charge of economics. It has nothing to do with the military.
"The problem is that there is no benefit in annihilating Lains' fleet, and there is no economic benefit in sinking the ship." Alice sat next to Tang Mo and said in a very pleasant voice.
"Your Highness is right. If war is declared, the one we want most is Bunas, but this goal is not easy to achieve." Loew took over and continued.
Tang Mo also nodded. The last time his fleet landed remotely was when they attacked Dongwan Island. That was six or seven years ago.
At that time, relying on the advantage that the Tang Army's weapons were an era more advanced than the Mirage's flintlock muskets, the Tang troops launched a landing regardless of the situation and captured Dongwan Island in one fell swoop.
But... it is obviously impossible to carry out an ultra-long-distance landing operation so easily now: No matter how novice the Reese Empire is, there is still no problem in organizing defenses near Bunas.
The opponent also has machine guns and heavy artillery. The Tang army coming from afar wants to capture Bunas, but it may really have to pay a high price.
Needless to say, as long as 20,000 corpses are dumped in the beach port, the little benefit Tang Guo gets from getting Bunas back may not be enough to make up for the losses.
Another problem is that Susas occupied North Ridge, and now there is only a vicious forest with most of the trees cut down from Bunas.
Once the war breaks out, it is almost certain that Susas will take advantage of the situation and rob them. When the time comes, they will set out from the northern part of the Vicious Forest and attack Bunas. What will Tang do?
The Lains Empire can even be more decisive. If the navy is no longer needed, Bunas will be given to the Susas Empire... Use the greed of the Susas Empire to isolate the Tang Empire. By then, the Tang Kingdom will not even be able to defeat the Lains Empire. .
"Landing in Bunas is something we have to do sooner or later, but doing it immediately seems a bit too hasty." Tang Mo spoke, setting the tone for the topic of this meeting.
Since His Majesty the Emperor is not willing to start a war now, the focus of diplomatic work will be on "extracting a small sum of money to let the country of Enns over".
"What your Majesty said is absolutely true. The war against Laines will also have a great impact on the economic circle that our country is maintaining. Some of the gains outweigh the losses." Simeone said.
This former minister of finance of the Reins Empire has now become a capable minister under Alice. He has always been engaged in economic work and has always done well.
"Indeed, I also think that the impact on the economy is too great." Harry, who was sitting next to him, nodded.
He was originally in charge of Linshui's work. Because of the peace for a whole year, Linshui's current economic development is very rapid, which can be described as rapid.
Linshui Port is simply the Tang Dynasty version of Shanghai Legend, with tall buildings and prosperous port terminals, a proud and vibrant scene.
If a war breaks out, Linshui Port will inevitably be affected, and many ports, including Dongwan Port, Fengshun Port, and Weigang Port, may slow down their development. In comparison, a Bunas really doesn't seem that important.
"We also hope to get Bunas back immediately. After all, it is of great significance to all of us." Roger glanced at Harry, then at Alice and Tang Mo, and then continued: “We have a lot of great memories there and it was our home.”
"However, it is not in our current interests to bring it back to ruins and pay the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers to bring it back." He paused, as if to convince himself: "So, we should wait, wait for someone to One day, we can get it back completely..."
"Uncle Roger is right." Tang Mo did not call Roger the prime minister, but used the title he used during the Bunas period: "One day, we will definitely return there and become the masters of Bunas again. ! An upright master."
"Leave everything to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and let them play with Laines! Take as many things as you can! In short, this time, let's let our 'old friend' Laines I go... ..." Tang Mo smiled and emphasized the word "old friend": "I am very nostalgic, so give him a chance!"
Having said this, he added: "For example, Sophia, I gave her two chances, but she didn't cherish it very much. I also gave him a chance in Laines I, hoping that he... would cherish our friendship."
"He will definitely do it." Loew laughed: "If he doesn't cherish it, we will hang him on the street lamp."
"If he doesn't want to live a good life, then we will settle the score with him...my father, and Beiling!" Alice also said.
"That's right!" Tang Mo stood up and ended the meeting: "Privately convey this intention to Lions I and tell him that if there is another time, we won't be able to talk so easily!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!" Leo stood up, lowered his head and promised: "He will receive a warning soon."
"Farewell Your Majesty! Long live our Emperor!" Seeing Tang Mo holding Alice's hand and leaving the conference room, everyone stood up and sang with their heads held high.
