Daming 1805

Chapter 149 The League of Nations and the Daming Recognition Principle

Northern Yinzhou, Quebec, cathedral.

The guard on duty for communications ran in and handed Zhu Guangjun several telegrams.

Zhu Guangjun was taken aback when he saw the content of the first picture.

Then hand the first one to Chen Shaohong, and continue to watch Chapter 2 by himself.

Chen Shaohong was also taken aback after reading it, and asked his partner Zhu Guangjun directly:

"Overseer, what's the matter with the order ahead?
"Since the Quebec teaching plan has been released, shouldn't we continue to add fuel to the fire and let the public opinion spread rapidly?

"Why do we want to control the immigration at the scene of the Quebec religious case, and prepare to hand it over to some general Bonaparte from the French mainland?

"At the same time, we also need to help control the photos, and don't distribute them randomly.

"Then haven't we been tossing for nothing these days?"

Zhu Guangjun had already read the second telegram and basically understood the negotiating team's intentions, so he handed the second telegram to Chen Shaohong:
"It's not in vain, news about the Quebec teaching plan has been disseminated through public channels, and the actual effect has already come out.

"The rift between the French Yinzhou colony and France and the church has already occurred, and it will be impossible to completely control it in the future, and it is impossible to completely eliminate the influence.

"At any moment, it could be used again as an excuse by someone in need.

"Our Ming Dynasty is at most helping the French to stabilize the situation, and it is impossible to truly eliminate these influences."

Chen Shaohong also finished reading the second picture, and said in confusion:
"Since this is the case, let's let it go, wouldn't it be better to help control it? So is the French paying for it?"

Zhu Guangjun was reading the third telegram, Xiaohe explained:

"The telegram said yes, but the specific content has nothing to do with our mission, and it involves the confidentiality of the negotiations, so it cannot be explained to us.

"It does explain why it was done, not just because the French paid the price.

"The internal reason is that it is not in the best interest of Ming Dynasty to let the war of independence of the British and French Yinzhou colonies break out immediately.

"Da Ming also needs to accept the colonies he just acquired stably.

"We ourselves are actually more aware that we are temporarily in an unstable state, and our manpower and weapons are still being sent in a steady stream.

"We shouldn't be fighting again in the short term."

Chen Shaohong understood a little:

"Then what is the situation that is most in line with our Daming's interests?"

Zhu Guangjun smiled and said:
"The colonies of Yinzhou and the mainland of Britain and France are gradually separating, and at the same time, the colonies and the mainland have enough time to make sufficient preparations for war.

"When our Ming Dynasty thinks it is appropriate, we will set off a large-scale civil war that lasts as long as possible, and consume the power of the two countries and their colonies."

Chen Shaohong was finally happy:
"I understand. Let them let go of the fight. Let's do that last... to reap the benefits of the fisherman?"

Zhu Guangjun nodded lightly:
"Yes, now Britain and France need to recuperate, they are not yet ready for a new war, and neither is Ming Dynasty.

"Public opinion in the colonies, if directly detonated now, could lead to the largely unimpaired independence of the two colonies.

"That would give birth to two relatively powerful new countries, which is not in the interests of Ming Dynasty."

Chen Shaohong said with emotion:
"There are so many twists and turns, but I don't care about these things. This is all your job. I'm going to train."

Zhu Guangjun cupped his hands with a smile, and read the telegram in his hand again.

On the other hand, the direct outbreak of the War of Independence in the British and French colonies is most beneficial to the countries bred by the colonies themselves.

But neither Daming nor Napoleon may be beneficial, because Napoleon has no foundation in Yinzhou.

While the French struggle to maintain stability, the British are doing something similar.

Peter's farewell letter, coupled with the assistance of the Prince of Wales, reluctantly persuaded the old King George III.

George III did not raise taxes in the colonies, but planned to raise reparations by reducing military expenditures in accordance with Pitt's opinion.

With the efforts of Britain and France, and Ming's cooperation, the situation in Yinzhou was prepared to be simmered in a raging fire, which was slowly reduced to a slow simmer.

At the same time, in Huangzhuang, Western Cape, preparations for the official discussion meeting of the League of Nations have also reached the final stage of preparation.

Shen Fu was a little surprised by Zhu Jingyuan's designated invitation to participate in the discussion and the list of countries that were founding members of the League of Nations.

In addition to Ming Dynasty and the main vassal states, the rest are the ten countries of Taixi, Britain, Lucia, France, Ottoman, Prussia, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and the Netherlands.

These countries are the two parties that participated in the previous World War, members of the two camps of Ming Dynasty and the former Anti-Ming Alliance.

Sweden-Denmark and Norway, which originally attended the ceremony, were not invited, and independent countries in other regions such as Morocco were not listed separately.

On the contrary, Anxi Three Kingdoms received the invitation as a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty.

Before sending someone to deliver the official notice, Shen Fu reconfirmed Zhu Jingyuan's intention:

"Your Highness, do you really not want other independent countries to participate?"

Zhu Jingyuan nodded as a matter of course:
"The discussion of the basic rules of the world alliance, that is, the discussion of the future world order, is not eligible for participation by any country.

"The point is, since we're not going to protect their national interests, then don't invite them to join.

"If they appeal within the alliance but cannot get the support of the alliance, won't it affect the prestige of the alliance?"

Shen Fu was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood Zhu Jingyuan's intention, and nodded slightly:

"Your Highness is right."

Zhu Jingyuan's decision actually drew on the historical experience of the League of Nations.

Zhu Jingyuan understood his purpose very well. What he built was a platform to carve up the world, a platform for Thai and Western countries to communicate with Daming.

It is not a platform to protect the interests of backward regions, and it will not flaunt fairness and equality like the League of Nations.

The League of Nations in history has a big problem, that is, it allows a large number of backward countries to join the alliance, but the alliance cannot guarantee their interests.

Even the most basic face care can't be done, so that backward countries continue to experience disappointment in the alliance.

At the same time, it has not allowed all major countries that can affect regional stability to join, has not coordinated the interests of major countries, and is unable to prevent powerful major countries from doing evil.

This is equivalent to pulling a group of hunted sheep into a chat group of wolves, and excluding a few wolves that are strong enough, what kind of operation is this?
Even big and small countries are not satisfied, so how can this international alliance win the hearts of the people?
In this world, in an era when the law of the jungle is more straightforward, it is even more impossible for Zhu Jingyuan to treat all countries equally.

So let's just do it thoroughly. Now this international alliance only needs predators to directly discuss how to carve up the world.

It is uncomfortable to directly prevent those who are divided from coming in.

On August 34, 25, the first discussion meeting of the League of Nations was officially launched.

When the representatives of various countries entered the arena and sat down, they were a little surprised by this deployment, but they also took it for granted.

When signing a peace treaty, there should be more countries to witness it, but not when discussing world order.

Zhu Jingyuan announced the start of the meeting from the main seat, and the guards of the palace came out to distribute documents to the representatives of all parties.

It was made in advance, planned by Zhu Jingyuan and the staff of Daming Honglu Temple, the basic framework rules of the League of Nations.

After the documents were distributed, Zhu Jingyuan took a document himself, showed it upwards and said:

"This is the most basic framework of league rules that we envision.

"Now let me make a general statement, and then we will discuss, modify or add new opinions on this basis.

"First of all, the international alliance I am going to establish is a platform for the major countries in the world to maintain exchanges and communication for a long time.

"The purpose of the alliance is to resolve disputes through negotiation, avoid wars between major countries as much as possible, and thus ensure world peace as much as possible.

"In order to achieve this purpose, in this organization, the strength of the country should be used as the benchmark, and the status, seat and power of each country should be clarified.

"Because I believe that pale absolute fairness has no practical significance in international relations and cannot truly guarantee peace.

"Allowing countries with different strengths to obtain corresponding status can avoid a large number of unnecessary disputes."

The representatives of various countries listened to these declarations and nodded silently with complex expressions.

This is the attitude that Zhu Jingyuan has always shown.

Although it is said that it is pursuing peace, the actual bottom line is very low, and it has never pursued any equality and average.

It has always been the last word based on actual status.

A few slightly weaker countries don't like this approach, but they are also powerless to resist this international order.

Zhu Jingyuan paused for a while, looked at the reactions of the representatives of the Thai and Western countries, and then continued to explain his thoughts in more detail:
"The specific national status evaluation plan has a reference plan in the document, and we will discuss it carefully later.

"Let me first emphasize a few basic assumptions and principles.

"The first is the principle of Da Ming's approval.

"I was going to say that major countries agree on principles, or that major countries do not oppose principles.

"But obviously, in the absence of Rome, in terms of international status, only we, Daming, have an absolute advantage.

"So, all decisions made within the League of Nations must be approved by Da Ming.

"As long as Da Ming expresses his objection, relevant issues cannot be passed, and the alliance cannot continue to promote relevant matters.

"I've said in previous talks, don't think it's bossy, it's just the truth.

"Under the circumstances of harming the interests of Ming Dynasty, the alliance still forcibly promotes it, which will inevitably lead to armed confrontation by Ming Dynasty, and the alliance will lose its meaning.

"Then there will be a new world war. Do you think this makes sense?"

When Zhu Jingyuan said this and looked around, the representatives from various countries in Thailand and the West nodded their heads weakly.

This alliance, this international order, can only be dominated by Da Ming. If you want to really change it, you have to really defeat Da Ming.

Otherwise, this order can only be accepted.

Finding a group of small countries with no real power to vote together to drive things that are not good for Ming Dynasty is purely courting death.

At this time, French representative Talleyrand asked a question very cooperatively:
"May I ask His Highness the Great Food King, what is the specific form of realization of this Da Ming's approval?
"As long as everything is approved by Daming, can the relevant matters be directly implemented?"

Zhu Jingyuan waved his hand directly:
"No, to achieve Da Ming's approval of the specific operation method, I call it the one-vote veto power at the alliance meeting.

"In the various meetings within the organization, as long as Daming announces the exercise of the veto power, the relevant issues will be terminated directly, and no discussion and implementation will be carried out.

"But note, this is a no vote, not a yes vote.

"The Alliance will not forcefully push forward the approval of the matter just because Ming alone agrees with it when most of the other countries oppose it.

"That will also lead to the split of the alliance, and may cause Ming and other countries to be involved in the war again.

"So it was Ming's one-vote veto, not one-vote approval. This is the compromise between Ming and other countries, which is the basis of peace."

When Zhu Jingyuan said this, the representatives of the Thai and Western countries were relieved.

Zhu Jingyuan and Daming were indeed sincere.

Although Ming is absolutely strong, it still gives other countries a way to oppose it, and is willing to take care of their basic interests.

This is the window of compromise.

Talleyrand went on to ask:

"Since Da Ming's sole approval will not become a resolution, what conditions are needed for this matter to be passed at the alliance meeting?"

Zhu Jingyuan went on to explain:

"For routine business to be passed at the meeting, a two-thirds majority is required by the normal ordinary vote.

"All alliance member states, and vassal states of sufficient size, have one vote.

"How to calculate the specific scale, there are preliminary evaluation criteria in the document, and everyone can put forward their opinions.

"If there is something on the spot, it will be mentioned on the spot. When you get back and you are ready, you can communicate directly, or bring it to the next meeting for discussion."

This evaluation standard is relatively difficult to determine, so no one is on the spot to comment.

Zhu Jingyuan continued to explain his thoughts:
"The next step is what I mentioned earlier, the principle of controllable war.

"In principle, the alliance is opposed to wars between countries within the alliance, but if wars are unavoidable, then the pursuit of war controllable.

"The two parties to the war must first communicate within the alliance, and only after the communication is determined to be invalid can the war be waged.

"The behavior of both sides in the war must meet the standards set by the alliance.

"It is forbidden to kill prisoners of war who have given up resistance, and it is necessary to provide the most basic living guarantees for prisoners of war.

"The massacre of civilians in a war zone is prohibited, the compulsory participation of civilians on both sides in combat, or the employment of dangerous work connected with war is prohibited.

"The use of poisonous gas is prohibited because there is no way to control the spread and residue of poisonous gas and ensure that it will not affect civilians.

"Attacking medical aid institutions and facilities, including military and civilian hospitals and hospital ships, etc. is prohibited.

"At the same time, regardless of military or civilian medical facilities, it is necessary to provide equal treatment to the wounded of one's own side and the prisoners of the other side.

"More details are on the document, and everyone can put forward more ideas that will help control the scale of the war.

"The alliance will set up a special agency to lead the formulation and implementation of relevant regulations, and at the same time supervise the behavior of the parties involved in the war."

(End of this chapter)