Qianlong: Qing Dynasty?What about my Daqing?

Chapter 160 France, don't raise your hand!
Ying Tianhuang City.

In the living room of Da Mingzi.

Now there are bursts of hearty laughter.

The special envoy of the French Republic, Louis de Saint-Just, is meeting with Zhu Daohua here.

Accompanying him were Napoleon Bonaparte, Duke of Jia, Ming Dynasty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ming Dynasty, and Grand Duke Dahaohou Lin.

Louis de Saint-Just, nicknamed the "Archangel", is a very good-looking French man.

And it speaks nicely.

With intentional flattery, it is easy to gain the favor of many people.

Moreover, when Zhu Daohua was in Europe, he had contact with the French Jacobins.

His Daohua firm also provided financial support to the Jacobins. At that time, Zhu Daohua was a guest in Europe, and he was quite well-known, so he had contacts with various forces, and Qi also maintained a relatively harmonious communication situation.

"Mr. Louis, after we met in Paris, I never thought it would be four years. Now your dream has been realized, and you actually made France the first big republic in Europe." Zhu Daohua said with emotion. road.

Sitting at the bottom, Louis de Saint-Just looked at Zhu Daohua, the world-renowned oriental scientist, the greatest doctor of this century, and the emperor of the Celestial Empire.

"Your Majesty, in just three years, you managed to free two-thirds of the Chinese people from the barbaric rule of the Tatars. Compared with your achievements in the East, our achievements are completely worthless .”

"But now there are foreign forces trying to interfere with your efforts to expel the Manchus."

"You're talking about England, maybe Tsarist Russia is also added." Zhu Daohua said with a smile. "There is nothing to worry about. Don't say that the two countries have their own secrets. Even if they are really close, Da Ming will not have any fear."

What Zhu Daohua said was not a lie.

but facts.

Although it is said that on the territory now, the colonies controlled by the British Empire are indeed far more than Ming Dynasty.

But on the three-acre land in East Asia.

Not to mention Britain and Tsarist Russia.

Even if the whole of Europe is united, it is not enough for Ming to fight.

Louis de Saint-Just felt emotional in his heart.

Daming had a great emperor.

Those countries that try to stop the rise of Ming Dynasty are as ridiculous as a mantis holding a cart.

"Your Majesty, maybe you need an ally in Europe." Louis de Saint-Just said.

Zhu Daohua smiled when he heard the words, and said, "Da Ming is not suitable for forming an alliance, because I don't want to get too deeply involved in European affairs."

Let alone this era.

Even in the technologically advanced 21st century.

It is very difficult to project military power across thousands of miles, and only a few countries can do it.

It is impossible for the European side to project a military presence that can threaten Ming Dynasty.

same.

Ming now has no ability to influence the political situation in Europe at a deeper level.

So it makes no sense to ally with any European country.

"However, I can give France military assistance. Whether France is a republic or a monarchy is an internal matter of France. I believe that the interference of other European countries is a brutal invasion of France and violates justice!"

"So I can allow France to purchase weapons from Ming Dynasty at a favorable price, including artillery, muskets, gunpowder, etc."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Emperor." Although Louis was a little disappointed not being able to form an alliance with Ming Dynasty, getting the assistance promised by Emperor Ming himself was already a blessing in disguise for France.

Failed to get the promise of an alliance from the Ming emperor.

Although Louis de Saint-Just was a little disappointed, he didn't express it.

Because for the French Republic, even if it can't form an alliance with Ming, it is very important to maintain a good friendship with Ming - not to mention getting weapons from Ming, Louis de Saint-Just is quite satisfied.

Finally, regarding the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two sides, Zhu Daohua agreed in principle on this aspect, and the specific operations will be handed over to the diplomats of both sides.

After more than an hour of interview, the Emperor Ming had given enough face to the French Republic.

After Louis de Saint-Just left.

Zhu Daohua stayed with Napoleon for lunch.

Usually, Zhu Daohua has a fixed meal schedule every day.

Breakfast is very simple, just an egg, a glass of milk, a bowl of meat porridge, and some fruit.

If you don't go out, Qinzheng Hall also has an imperial chef, who prepares some Cantonese and Chaoshan dishes that His Majesty likes to eat, and sometimes Hunan or Jianghuai dishes.

And Zhu Daohua usually eats this lunch with a certain minister.

In the evening, Zhu Daohua would return to his residence and eat at the big round table with the queen, two noble concubines, princes and princesses.

room.

Zhu Daohua saw that Napoleon was a little worried, so he took the initiative to ask whether he wanted to return to France.

Napoleon was slightly taken aback.

Honestly.

As a European, he was able to achieve the title of duke in the East.

It is already very difficult.

But he is French after all.. Or Corsican - Corsica was once ruled by Genoa, and some people in later generations said that Napoleon was Italian, but to be honest, Italy is not unified yet, in the true sense Italy will appear almost 70 years later.

But neither French nor Corsican.

For Napoleon.

The only reason he came to the East was because of Zhu Daohua's invitation.

He has no memory of this land, and all his ideals were pinned on the land of Europe.

deep in the heart.

Napoleon's real need for self-actualization.

Maybe not in Daming.

"Maybe, I should go back..." Napoleon said hesitantly.

Zhu Daohua sighed.

In fact, Napoleon's return to France was quite beneficial to Daming.

Napoleon returned to France, and it is certain that the future of the European continent will be plunged into at least 20 years of war.

European war.

Daming was given a chance.

For example, immigrating to North America, for example, capturing Australia, for example, extending the tentacles of influence into Central Asia.

20 years time.

a generation.

Daming might be able to get half of the world!
If there is no Napoleon.

What if France just raised his hand?
This has to be guarded against.

If France habitually raises its hand.

If the Ming Empire wants to extend its power into the Americas, it may have to face the all-out efforts of the old colonial empires such as Britain and Spain.

Therefore, this matter must not happen, and Nahuang must be allowed to go back.

Zhu Daohua thought for a while and said, "Bonaparte, I understand your feelings. You are also the most powerful general in this century. You can help France defeat the invaders."

"I can send an observation group of about 2000 officers to help you transform the French army into a Ming-style army."

Napoleon froze for a moment.

Then he reacted.

His Majesty the Ming Emperor hoped that Europe would fall into the flames of war, so that his Ming Empire could reach out to America with confidence.

Napoleon knew too well what the Emperor's Majesty coveted.

When he first entered Guangdong, he organized expeditions to explore the routes from Japan to North America and from Borneo to New Spain.

If France and European countries go to war, then the actions of the Ming Empire in the Americas, neither Spain nor the United Kingdom, will be able to stop them with all their strength.

But this is also a good thing for France.

Because this means that the Ming Empire absolutely supports France in fighting the war.

And myself, Duke Jia of the Ming Dynasty, if he were to command the French army, even if the Ming Dynasty did not form an alliance, it would be better than forming an alliance.

Arriving here, Napoleon couldn't help but smile wryly.

His Majesty the Emperor is waiting here.

Perhaps he had long wished he could return to France.

"Long live, did you just let Duke Jia return to France?"

Wait for Napoleon to leave.

Grand Duke Lin said with some concern.

"It's only natural. I'm not Emperor Taizu Wu, who kills people at every turn."

Zhu Daohua waved his hand indifferently and said.

Nahuang is online.

With Daming's experience.

Could Napoleon really conquer all of Europe?
Is the future divided between China and France?
Zhu Daohua shook his head.

future
The future is no longer visible.

How much impact can the rise of the Ming Empire have on the world.

Zhu Daohua himself couldn't predict it.

"British lord, this way please!"

After receiving the summons from His Majesty the Emperor, the British Gongsun Shiyi of the Great Ming Dynasty.

So he hurried back to Yingtianfu from Hangzhou.

During this time, Sun Shiyi solicited investment everywhere in Liangjiang.

It just didn't work out very well.

If it weren't for him, His Majesty the Emperor would have invested a banner of [-] Ming Yuan in him.

I'm afraid that many businessmen and gentry think that the Duke of the State is here to commit fraud.

What return on investment with land, ports, markets in India.

Now that India is yours, you dare to boast about it?

Therefore, the effect of Sun Guogong's investment in his future Indian princes is not good.

But no way.

This is an expedition to India.

In addition to giving guns, the Ming court only promised to use naval escort.

Even the shipping fare to India had to be paid out of his own pocket—fortunately, the Nanyang Shipping Corporation, where Emperor Zhu was the majority shareholder, agreed to his request to pay the debt first on credit, otherwise Sun Guogong would have a headache just for the shipping fare.

Now the Ming Dynasty organizes the settlement of Borneo, and transports a boat of people from Guangdong to Borneo, and the travel expenses will cost one Ming Yuan.

And Sun Shiyi is going to India from the Strait of Malacca, and he is an unfamiliar India.

One person costs five or six yuan for shipping alone.

There is an army of [-], and then you have to hire tens of thousands of civilians who accompany the army.Let's say we hired [-] people.

It would cost five or six million yuan just to transport people there.

Also prepare all kinds of military supplies.

This is all about money.

So Master Sun was really exhausted during this period of time.

When he raised the military funds needed for Fukang'an's army of the same size as Jinchuan, it didn't take much effort.

As a British prince, he really deserves a bit of a loss.

"The emperor is currently receiving envoys from various countries, and he asked you to go directly to the living room to attend."

A servant whispered.

Sun Shiyi nodded, and he didn't give red envelopes like he did in the Qing Dynasty—the bureaucrats of the Ming Dynasty haven't learned these things yet.

The attendant opened the side door, and before Sun Shiyi walked in, he heard the commotion inside.

He walked in cautiously, and saw Minister of the Ministry of the Army sitting beside him, Song Guogong Zhao Si was resting with his eyes closed.

Except for Marshal Zhao.

Several senior cabinet officials from Daming also attended.

He walked gently to Dashuai Zhao, pulled away a chair next to Dashuai Zhao and sat down.

(End of this chapter)