Ming Zuo

Everyone knows how important the Suez Canal is.

Of course, people in this era can also understand the meaning.

After all, the geographical conditions, as long as you are not blind, you know what it will mean once the canal is completed.

As for the Suez Canal can be built?
"The length from north to south here is less than three hundred miles. The terrain is very flat, and the sea level on both sides is almost the same. It only needs enough manpower to dig through."

Liao Zhongjian did his work very carefully, and he dispelled everyone's concerns with just a few words.

The Suez Canal project is actually much less difficult than the Panama Canal. After all, there is no need to consider the relationship between height and height.

The original canal project was actually dug out by manpower.

This has no time limit.

If enough countries are involved and the funds are sufficient, it may be faster.

But once the Suez Canal opens, the scene...

A picture appeared in everyone's mind.

Ships traveling from Europe to Asia no longer have to circle the African continent for thousands of miles, nor do they have to cross the Cape of Storms with fear.

Especially the Cape of Storms is really a navigator's nightmare.

It is impossible to count how many ships sank here.

It can even be said that most of the losses on the Asia-Europe route occurred here.

More importantly, of course, is the cost reduction brought about by the shortened distance.

This is not to save 01:30 points of travel, more than half of it.

This will inevitably bring about a significant reduction in transportation costs and commodity prices, which is of great significance to commercial prosperity.

Facing Russia's turmoil in Europe, Zuo Menggeng came up with a trick called Flying Immortal.

Yellow peril or something, of course, scares Europeans.But after all, the shadow of the Mongols has passed for too long, and the Europeans are not so sensitive.

Another one, Europe has experienced considerable development over the years, and the Mongols have no advantage.

Moreover, the empire is different from the Mongols. They came to Europe early, so that the countries here have a certain understanding of the empire.

"I hope you will not be fooled by the Russians. The empire's war against Russia is only because of Russia's insatiable greed. I believe that Russia's greed for land, you suffer more than the empire."

It's not like Liao Zhongjian doesn't know how to sow dissension, and it's a fatal blow.

Not to mention, his words are not aimless, but facts.

Compared with the slightly older Mongols, it is clear that the Russians have put more pressure on Central and Eastern European countries in recent years.

It can be said that one Russia and one Ottoman Empire have caused the Central and Eastern European countries to be at war, and there is no peaceful day at all.

The Russians came here to say that the empire intends to invade Europe, but the problem is that the most intrusive person in Europe is yourself!

Now that the matter is out of the way, there is another interest in the Suez Canal. How should European countries choose? Is there any guesswork?

Only the Central and Eastern European countries have some doubts.

"I have to admit that this canal is very imaginative. Once it succeeds, it will change the whole world. It's just that our Habsburg Empire is located inland, so I'm afraid we won't be able to enjoy the benefits of this canal, right?"

Representatives of the Habsburg Empire expressed concern.

The countries in Central and Eastern Europe are different from those in Western Europe. Most of them are landlocked and not sea power countries.

For this point, Liao Zhongjian has already thought through it.

"Whether it is a maritime country or a landlocked country, it is necessary to trade. In other words, once the maritime country obtains enough convenience, can the landlocked countries also benefit from the prosperity of trade? Another thing, as this article Can the shareholders of the canal really not be able to enjoy the convenience of this canal? From the Baltic Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, and then to the Mediterranean Sea, this shipping route is also full of opportunities."

The reasons are good and convincing.

Many Central and Eastern European countries have responded.

"I don't know how this canal works?"

The representative of Spain was most eager.

They fought against the empire before, but now that there is peace, and the idea of ​​the Suez Canal has emerged, the Spaniards suddenly discovered that they might be able to become the biggest beneficiary.

Who said that Spain is on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and it is the largest commercial country in this area.

"Gentlemen, my proposal is to use this canal as a common waterway, and every participating country can enjoy its rights and interests. For this purpose, we can set up a joint-stock company to operate together."

Liao Zhongjian followed Zuo Menggeng's guidance and came up with a plan with great sincerity.

Simply speaking, the opening of the canal can be done with the strength of the empire itself.

But things can't be done like this.

First of all, this canal is in the Middle East, and it is still the territory of the Ottoman Empire.

It is not easy to defeat the Ottoman Empire, let alone the subsequent governance and stability.

Only rely on the empire to invest, and it may be folded in it.

With European countries together, there are many people and strength, and risks can be effectively shared.

Second, uniting European countries can maximize benefits.

Trade trade is called trade when there is exchange, and dumping is called unilaterally.

Although dumping is good for a while, the party being dumped is bound to be unhappy.Over time, conflicts will surely erupt.

The empire has products to sell to Europe, and similarly, European countries also have what the empire needs.

As a result, both sides are in great demand for the canal.

This is the basis of cooperation.

Another one, the Thirty Years War is over, and the situation in Europe is generally stable.Next, Europe will enter a period of stability. If you don't want European countries to unite against the empire, then you have to tie them to the empire's chariot.

With such a canal to maintain everyone's interests, the empire can only be developed in Europe.

Hearing the establishment of the joint company, representatives from various countries present all burst into smiles.

The representative of the Netherlands made further suggestions.

"We can issue shares on the exchange in Rotterdam. Believe me, there will be many people waving checks to invest in us."

This time even Liao Zhongjian's eyes lit up.

Originally uniting countries and everyone contributing together would have achieved twice the result with half the effort.

If it can absorb funds from the market, the cost of building the canal may be easier.

"If a joint-stock company is established, it needs to have a certain amount of revenue to ensure the interests of shareholders. It also needs to formulate strict charging standards, only in this way can it be maintained for a long time."

The UK representative was also very active.

Although this canal will be built by various countries, ships from various countries still have to pay fees for passing through this river.

That's what it should be.

Just like the construction of highways in later generations.

But even if the fee is paid, I believe that almost all ships will choose to pass here.

After all, the cost of detouring Africa is really amazing.

The General Assembly finally reached a consensus, and the Suez Canal project was officially launched.

At the same time, the countries of Europe rightly abandoned Russia.

Although they will not unite with the empire to use force against Russia, as long as there is no support from them, it is absolutely not difficult for the empire to defeat Russia alone.

At the same time, the empire also gave a guarantee that the forces of the empire would never cross the Ural Mountains and the Volga River.

As for Liang Yue's men...

What does it have to do with empire?