Qianlong: Qing Dynasty?What about my Daqing?

Chapter 159 The motherland is calling you, Bonaparte!

For the United States.

They are too dependent on the British economy, so now the rise of Ming Dynasty has given the United States an opportunity. The export of agricultural products of the United States, including the export of bulk commodities such as cotton, has another market that can be absorbed.

Because the cotton textile industry in Ming Dynasty was very developed, the British were defeated steadily.

So for the United States, it is also profitable to sell the cotton from the cotton plantation to Daming.

The rise of Ming’s cotton textile industry also had a certain impact on the United States. Due to the closure of a large number of British textile mills, their demand for North American cotton decreased, so that many cotton plantations in the United States cannot be sold now, resulting in In addition to the backlog, the cost of raising black sorghum to eat watermelon in vain is also very high.

So Nicholas Huntington is looking for a new way out for American cotton this time.

If a close trade relationship can be established with the eastern superpowers through the cotton trade, then the security of the United States will be even more guaranteed.

For the nascent America.

Under the pressure of survival, it is not a fantasy for them to seek protection from Daming.

George Staunton squinted at the annoying Yankee.

However, he did not directly refute his words.

Because Huntington was right.

Not to mention the British army was fighting against the Ming Empire.

Even against France and Tsarist Russia, there is not much advantage.

The British Empire seized world hegemony not by recklessness, but by wisdom!
Just anyone with even a little knowledge of European politics knows.

It is impossible for the British Empire to send its own army to fight a continental power alone.

Although on the surface, Tsarist Russia seems to have the same position as the United Kingdom on the Ming issue.

But no one can tell whether this is a scene or the truth.

Because for Tsarist Russia.

To the extent of their thirst for land.

Wait for the Ming Dynasty to destroy the Qing Empire.

Couldn't Tsarist Russia take the opportunity to attack the Qing Empire's Western Regions, Khalkha, and Manchuria?
Therefore, in a profitable situation, Tsarist Russia may not necessarily take the risk of full-scale hostility with the Ming Empire to support the Qing Empire with a clear-cut banner.

So now George Staunton is clamoring for the unity of nations.

In fact, I hope that the banner of "Europe's unanimous position on the Ming Dynasty" can be used to seek the selfishness of the country - because the United Kingdom dare not face Ming Dynasty alone in a land war, so their interference in the Ming and Qing wars is quite limited. In this case, Dora's visit to several countries is actually used to embolden himself.

"Britain will not seek to send an army on the eastern continent, but our navy is capable of blocking the east!"

George Staunton sneered.

"So what? As far as I know, there are a large number of shipyards in the Pearl River Estuary and the Yangtze River Estuary. The shipbuilding capacity of the Ming Empire far exceeds that of the United Kingdom. Maybe the British navy is stronger than Ming Dynasty now, but once Britain and Ming Dynasty become hostile , Da Ming can explode its own shipbuilding capacity at any time, and at that time, maybe the UK should be worried about Da Ming's fleet raising its guns at the port of Portsmouth."

Nicholas Huntington said.

"Could it be that you, the UK, have the confidence to break through the fortresses at the mouth of the Pearl River and the mouth of the Yangtze River, and destroy Ming's shipbuilding capabilities?"

"You don't even dare to cross the Strait of Malacca."

Really dare not.
Now is the age of the bombardment cannon.

Which country's ocean-going fleet dare not approach the coastline with coastal defense guns and a large number of light coastal defense fleets.

Speaking of this, American Ambassador Nicholas Huntington said: "Everyone, there will be no unified pressure. The rise of Ming Dynasty only puts pressure on a few countries. I don't think this civilization that has been active in the world for thousands of years The rise of nations can do more harm to world peace than certain nations."

"We, America, always stand on the side of peace and freedom!"

Nicholas Huntington said loudly.

"So, our appeal is only to establish equal trade with the Ming Empire, not to intervene in the war between Ming and Qing, and to respect the order of the Eastern Celestial Empire!"

Huntington left early after expressing his position.

The United States now has neither the strength nor the will to get involved in the disputes in Eurasia, whether it is west or east.

This "republic of gun-toting mobs" is now brewing a tradition of isolationism that has profoundly influenced the history of the United States for hundreds of years.

Wait for the American envoy to leave.

The rest is the harmony between Britain and Tsarist Russia.

Plus a Spain that has key interests in the East.

The envoys of the three countries reached an agreement.

Be consistent on the Ming issue and seek aid to the Qing Empire.

In order to maintain the rivalry between Ming and Qing in the Eastern Continent, prevent the Ming Empire from monopolizing the order of the Eastern Celestial Dynasty.

only.

The interest demands of Britain, Russia, and Spain are not completely consistent.

How long can this verbal "principle of concerted action" last?

Who can tell?

At least for now.

Because of what happened in France.

Britain, Russia, and Spain are temporarily in a state of cooperation.

In the east, Great Britain did not dare to shout and shout, and clamored to send a large army to land.

But in Europe.

The Anti-French Coalition has already begun to organize an army.

The French Republic is about to face a joint encirclement and suppression by the forces of monarchies all over Europe.

Ying Tianhuang City.

Jia Guo Gongfu.

Louis de Saint-Just sat in the living room of the Duke's mansion, curiously observing this completely oriental mansion and the servants on the mansion.

Really did not expect.

A Frenchman actually became the General Adviser of the Army of the Ming Empire, and was granted the title of Duke of the Ming Dynasty for his meritorious service!

Why haven't I heard of such a character before?

The French commander who can command the large army of the Ming Dynasty to fight.

I asked to see him no matter what.

the most important is.

France lacks generals who can command large armies and fight against the anti-French alliance.

This Napoleon Bonaparte, who has commanded 10,000+ troops in combat and can be regarded as the pioneer of army tactics in the bombardment era, may be the most suitable candidate.

soon.

A young man who was not tall but looked very stocky walked in, wearing a plain long gown that was common among officials in Yingtian Mansion.

When he saw Louis, his eyes lit up.

"Monsieur Louis, I heard about you when I was a student at the Military Academy in Paris."

Napoleon laughed.

I feel a little emotional in my heart.

Louis. De Saint-Just is an important cadre of the Jacobins.

And Napoleon, who was studying in school, also joined the Jacobins, but at that time, Napoleon had no chance to have contact with the Jacobins such as Louis de Saint-Just.

Later, Napoleon was also wanted because he joined forces against the French royal family, and then he left France under Zhu Daohua's persuasion, and came to the far east with Zhu Daohua.

did not expect.

Three years have passed.

France has become a republic.

And the leader of the Jacobin faction that he needed to look up to back then is now saluting himself respectfully.

"Duke Bonaparte, it is a great honor to receive you."

Louis de Saint-Just bent down.

"You are welcome, Mr. Louis, please take a seat."

After Napoleon sat down, Louis de Saint-Just sat down.

"Duke, I really didn't expect that you, as a European, could gain the trust of His Majesty the Emperor. Commanding an army of 10,000+ troops, not many commanders in Europe can do that."

Louis de Saint-Just said.

Napoleon smiled and said, "It's because of His Majesty's trust in me."

"I heard that you also joined the struggle against the French royal family back then. You seem to be an opponent of the monarchy?" Louis de Saint-Just said.

"No, I am not opposed to the monarchy. For example, His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, I even think that His Majesty the Emperor is the most democratic leader in the world. He established a "Li" similar to the constitution, and also established a parliament from the central to the local. The degree of enlightenment of his country is probably higher than that of most European countries today."

Napoleon looked at Louis de Saint-Just and said, "In the East, a monarch is necessary."

"And in France?"

"I do not know."

Napoleon spread his hands and said.

Napoleon believed that the monarchy was backward and reactionary when he was a teenager.

But as he grows.

Especially following Zhu Daohua, many of Zhu Daohua's thoughts had a great influence on Napoleon.

For example, Zhu Daohua often said that "any system must adapt to the national conditions".

What is the national condition of France?
Can the republicans really represent the interests of the whole of France?
Napoleon often thought the same way.

Maybe France needs an emperor too.

Like Zhu Daohua.

The emperor who led the progress of France.

But who is this emperor?
A Bourbon royal is clearly out of the question.

They represent the interests of the old aristocracy, the old bureaucracy, and the big landowners.

"For the French Republic to survive, in addition to internal pressure, the most important thing is the opposition of European countries." Napoleon thought for a moment and said.

Louis de Saint-Just smiled wryly.

"Duke, you are right. Now that the European countries have formed an anti-French alliance, our motherland is being invaded by the stubborn European forces!"

Louis de Saint-Just looked at Napoleon Bonaparte with burning eyes.

"Our motherland needs a commander in chief, a real commander in chief!"

"We need a commander who can lead the French army to defeat the invaders!"

Napoleon Bonaparte froze for a moment.

"Are you inviting me to go back to France?"

"Yes! You can be the leader of the French army and the defender of the republic."

Lead the French army.

Defend the republic.

It sounds. It's really exciting.

Napoleon stood up and looked out the window.

is to return to France.

Or stay in Daming?

Whether he wants to be the commander of the French army, or stay in Daming to be the Duke of the Ming Empire.

Napoleon's heart began to beat faster.

After a long time.

He turned his head.

Said: "I can take you to see His Majesty the Emperor."

(End of this chapter)