Daming 1805

Chapter 356 Proton Tradition
Not long after Zhu Jingyuan sent Charlotte back to his residence, the French Crown Prince Charles and Foreign Minister Talleyrand came.

The main thing is to tell Zhu Jingyuan about Louis XVI's decision, and then discuss the follow-up cooperation plan.

Zhu Jingyuan nodded slowly after listening:

"It seems that France is willing to stand with us, Ming Dynasty, but the determination is still not very great.

"However, this is also understandable, after all, we have been rivals for more than ten years, and it will take time to adjust the relationship.

"The step-by-step approach is feasible and should be said to be the most appropriate way.

"If you want to set up a joint venture company and avoid stimulating local manufacturers, it is better to do it directly in the name of a private person.

"Not in the name of the Ming Imperial Family Consortium and the French court.

"In the name of Shire and I, the two of us jointly invest and build some factories, each holding half of the shares.

"No one can say anything like this, what do you think, Charles?"

Zhu Jingyuan directly shook his head:
"Don't be too ambitious, let's build a bicycle factory first.

The next morning.

Zhu Jingyuan laughed dryly:
"Trust is mutual, and I have put forward so many conditions that can be used to enhance trust.

Charlotte said completely indifferently:
"Why not? Anyway, I can't decide anything in the United States, and I'm only second in line in the UK.

The proton tradition happens to be useful here.

"However, you should also understand that it is impossible for Da Ming to directly provide core technology without any worries from the very beginning.

Grenville looked very serious, and said in a heavy tone:
"Go to bid farewell to Prince Dashi tomorrow, let's talk about Prince Dashi's tone."

"You can't provide guarantees in other ways, so you can only let the Queen of America herself guarantee it."

"Of course Daming also regards Britain as an enemy."

Frederick finally realized that he had just lost face, and his thoughts had not entered politics at all.

However, he quickly adjusted his mentality and continued to express his opinions and inquiries:
"Didn't everyone say before that opening those industries to Daming would harm the interests of our local manufacturers.

Zhu Jingyuan nodded as a matter of course:
"Yes, I will arrange people to take care of Charlotte, you don't have to worry about her..."

Zhu Jingyuan said lazily after listening:
"It's really a pity, but cooperation can't make friendship, and you don't have to go back in such a hurry.

Especially in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, this kind of history involves confrontation and exchanges between countries.

"Winter is the coldest time in the northern hemisphere now, why don't you all spend the winter in Xintianfu before leaving."

"Why not? Do I need your permission to do anything?"

Charlotte went to play after finishing speaking.

"This...may not be just a simple invitation and retention..."

"His Royal Highness is very enthusiastic, and I want to continue playing here, so I agreed to His Royal Highness."

Charlotte said casually, and went to get the remaining game coins for today, and was going to play games in the game hall.

However, the situation in the countries of Thailand and the West is very similar to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods in China.

Monroe said directly:
"The purpose of Prince Dashi may be to detain Her Majesty Queen Charlotte."

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Next, the two sides will arrange specific personnel to start each cooperation in detail.

"Charlotte, the servant said that you went to see Prince Dashi, did you say that we are leaving?"

"So I'm really sorry, we really have to go, thank you for your hospitality these days, we all had a great time..."

"That's right, from our point of view, this is the logic and reason.

They were worried that Zhu Jingyuan would force them to stay, but Zhu Jingyuan agreed so simply.

Western intellectuals and politicians in this world, of course, have studied the history of China.

"The United Kingdom rejects any form of cooperation and does not engage in any form of economic binding with Ming Dynasty.

"So those who represent their interests in the parliament are all against it?
"Our royal family does not want to continue to be an enemy of Daming!"

Grenville pretended not to hear what Prince Frederick said, and frowned at the other two American representatives:

But Zhu Jingyuan didn't mention Charlotte.

Prince Frederick said at once:

British Foreign Secretary Grenville, Prince Frederick, Princess Amelia, Queen Charlotte of the United States, Prime Minister Monroe, and Speaker Jefferson came to visit Zhu Jingyuan.

Zhu Jingyuan said calmly:
"It is necessary to ensure that Britain and the United States will not become enemies of Ming Dynasty.

Amelia suddenly collapsed:
"You are the Queen of America, you are the heir to the British throne, how can you live in Daming for a long time..."

Amelia explained Charlotte's affairs to her companions.

After the two parties greeted each other, Grenville first explained the British decision in a business-like manner:
"I'm very sorry, Your Royal Highness, all the proposals for the United Kingdom to grant loans to Daming and open up a series of industries have not been passed by the United Kingdom's parliament.

Amelia was shocked when she heard the news:

"But we have a bicycle factory in France, as well as motor vehicles and cars. We don't need special help from Daming..."

Amelia was frightened by Zhu Jingyuan who changed his face and took a step back.

This kind of discussion is actually just the beginning, which is equivalent to the process of divergent thinking and brainstorming.

"Your Highness, what conditions do you want to let Her Majesty Queen Charlotte leave?"

"Then build motorized bicycles with motors, and then move on to building four-wheeled vehicles.

Amelia said a little excitedly:
"His Royal Highness, you cannot detain Charlotte, Charlotte must return to London..."

"What does this mean? It means that the United Kingdom still maintains the highest level of alert against Ming Dynasty.

Grenville took a deep breath, adjusted his mentality, and tried to persuade Zhu Jingyuan:
"His Royal Highness, we can continue to discuss how to win mutual trust.

Zhu Jingyuan and Shire will also meet frequently to make decisions together.

"I don't know if you have heard the story of the Spring and Autumn Period of China and the Warring States Period?
"Holding key members of the other party's royal family as hostages is also a very typical method.

"But in Daming's view, no matter how this decision is made, the actual result is that the United Kingdom refuses to cooperate.

"This is objectively treating Daming as a full-fledged competitor.

"I said that we were leaving, but His Royal Highness kept me and invited me to stay for a while.

Charlotte said directly:

Amelia hesitated for a while, then went to call the people who had just had a meeting together.

After hearing this, Frederick looked blank:

Frederick half understood:
"So what should we do now?
"We just came out from Napoleon's side, and now we have fallen into Daming's hands again!
"On Napoleon's side we still have hope of victory.

Zhu Jingyuan and Shire discussed for a long time, and listed a lot of ideas in various aspects.

Charlotte nodded as a matter of course:
"Yes, aunt, so go if you want to go, don't take me with you, I will continue to live here."

Zhu Jingyuan met them in the living room of Ciqing Palace.

"Thank you for your enthusiasm, but we have been away from home for three years and want to go back to our parents and siblings as soon as possible.

Of course they all know about the proton tradition.

At this time Grenville spoke:

Charles finally fully understood Zhu Jingyuan's train of thought:

"This is because Da Ming is still being vigilant as the number one enemy, and it is normal for Da Ming to take some targeted countermeasures."

When Zhu Jingyuan heard this, he didn't explain why this was not detention, but what he said was just a royal exchange activity.

Charles nodded with interest and said:
"I think it's okay. The two of us invest together. What factory should we build first? Let's build an aircraft factory!"

Zhu Jingyuan smiled and waved his hand:
"As far as I know, France has built its own aircraft.

"That's why we're here today to bid you farewell."

Monroe and Jefferson looked at Grenville together.

"So whether we are building a car factory or building an aircraft factory, aren't they all the same nature?
"Charles, you have said that France hopes to get help from Ming Dynasty, and hopes to master relevant technologies through cooperation.

Charlotte returned to the residence from Zhu Jingyuan's palace, and Amelia had returned from the internal meeting.

"This is a cooperation between two countries, not a friendship between the two of you, there are too many circumstances to consider.

Zhu Jingyuan nodded slightly:
"Since that's the case, then I won't keep you guys anymore, I wish you all the best of luck.

So Amelia asked:
"Sorry, Your Highness, Charlotte told me before that you invited her to continue living in Xintianfu?"

"In the process of product upgrading, gradually expand supporting industries such as steel, chemical industry, and machinery manufacturing."

Charles and Talleyrand will continue to stay in Xintianfu as a channel and representative for exchanges and negotiations between the two parties.

Instead, with a straight face and a little bit of sternness, he directly asked the other party:

Jefferson went on to say:
"This is too normal. The Great Food Prince made those requests, and the United Kingdom Parliament rejected them all.

Monroe looked at Frederick:

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"Is the relationship between Prince Dashi and Charlotte so good?"

"I can't do anything anyway. I'd rather be happy here than in America or London. I'd rather stay here."

"In addition to factories, there are also transportation in Canada, as well as the schools and newspapers you mentioned..."

"Therefore, related cooperation cannot be carried out, and there is no point for us to stay here any longer.

"Our cooperation still needs to be done step by step, slowly accumulating trust...

Frederick and the others were taken aback when they heard this.

"Even if it's between the two of us, it's not so familiar from the beginning, right?"

In the history of China, the proton tradition was only useful during the Spring and Autumn Period, and it was of little significance after the Qin and Han Dynasties.

"If we're here in Daming, we can't do anything!"

When Amelia saw Charlotte, she immediately came over and asked directly:

Charlotte was also very cooperative, coming out of the crowd, standing on Zhu Jingyuan's side, and waving at them.

"What did you say? Prince Dashi wants to keep you here?"

"You can put forward any conditions you want, there is no need to use protons as a guarantee."

"The British royal family does not want to make enemies of Ming Dynasty.

Charles nodded subconsciously, and then subconsciously reminded:

"I see, dear friend, let's discuss the details now, how the cooperation should be carried out.

"As a result, you British didn't take it to heart at all, and completely rejected it completely.

"This shows that you have no intention of increasing trust with Daming at all.

"So there is no need to continue the discussion, letting Charlotte stay is the best way.

"Whenever Charlotte needs to succeed to the throne, I will personally escort her back to become Queen of the United Kingdom."

(End of this chapter)