Chapter 141 The Signing of the Peace See Louis XIV

Listening to Ouyang He's voice, he also looked like he had just woken up, but Ouyang He still gave a detailed introduction to Mu Yi's situation on their side. Because it is likely that an agreement will be signed with France soon, although Mu Yi and the others know the time difference between there and Yaogang, they still have to communicate with their families. The first is to ask if there are any problems in the house, and the second is to ask the political commissar sent to the Fuzhou to stay in France.

Zhang Zhimu thought about what Ouyang He said from the beginning, and always felt that there was something he was not satisfied with, and suddenly Zhang Zhimu said: "By the way, we must have the right to navigate the Seine." Zhang Zhimu thought of the rampant operation of the great powers in China's inland rivers, and now he wanted to get it back.

"Oh! We can fight for this matter now, otherwise it will be difficult to fight for it in the future! Ouyang He also felt that it was a little bit to be able to fight for it now. How did he know that Zhang Zhimu thought differently from him.

"And! We can give the commissar of the ship a letter of appointment appointing him as minister to France. Supervise the two concessions and be the military and political chief there! ”

After making this call, Zhang Zhimu couldn't sleep anymore. Thinking in his heart, Mu Yi and their fleet would deal with the Spaniards next. Let's hope they do the same.

After receiving a call back from home, Mu Yi and Zheng Zhilong were relieved.

"Huh!" Zheng Zhilong smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang in the family, they were all woken up from their sleep by us, right?" ”

"Alas! There's no way, I haven't communicated with them, and I'm just not sure. Mu Yi said, "I don't know if there is anything missing from the agreement they drafted!" ”

Zheng Zhilong led people to seriously revise the agreement to be signed with France. Mu Yi was also very satisfied after reading it, "We are satisfied with these terms, I'm afraid we will have to talk to the French." ”

"It's okay, before the agreement is signed, they go back to study, and we have to study it. There's nothing to say about making some changes. In fact, negotiation is to speak on strength, and if they don't agree, they have to agree. "Zheng Zhilong is not a layman when he plays a scoundrel.

Actually, Mu Yi and Zheng Zhilong were too worried.

Early the next morning, the Duke of Beaufort brought the captain who had recovered a little more to the Taishan, and after being polite to everyone, he took the agreement and read it, muttered to the people he brought for a while, turned around, and said to Zheng Zhilong: "General, you have added an article to the agreement, the right to sail on our French inland rivers, which is not a trivial matter. However, in order to show our sincerity in friendship with the Ming Dynasty, we will not say more, and we agree. Sign it now! ”

Duke Bofort's happiness surprised Zheng Zhilong a little. He could see that there must be some reason why Duke Beaufort was in such a hurry to sign the agreement. However, what Zheng Zhilong thought was, no matter what you have, I'll put the meat in my mouth first.

In the presence of movie cameras and television cameras, Zheng Zhilong and Duke Beaufort signed the agreement together.

After signing, the Duke of Beaufort said, "General, shouldn't we have a drink to celebrate?" ”

"It's time to celebrate! But you French people really can't drink! Then he pointed to the captain and said, "I can't drink so much, it's really bad!" ”

"No, no, we are not used to your oriental spirits, and this time I brought our best wines. However, I've heard that your Ming Dynasty cuisine is the best! Said the Duke of Beaufort.

"That's good! Let's drink your wine today! I also let you taste our Ming Dynasty cuisine. Zheng Zhilong talked about drinking, but what he was thinking about was what Duke Beaufort was going to talk about at the wine table.

Zheng Zhilong arranged the kitchen and prepared some dishes seriously, and the Duke of Beaufort and several French people ate and said yes!

Zheng Zhilong said: "In the future, we will build a few of our restaurants in the concession, and at that time, you will be able to eat our food easily!" ”

"Good! That's great! Duke Beaufort hurriedly applauded.

After drinking for a while, Duke Beaufort spoke, "General, although we have signed the agreement, I am worried that it will not be implemented!" ”

"Oh! What does the Duke mean by that? Zheng Zhilong knew that this guy was not given for nothing.

"You know that, too! Our Majesty the King has just taken over the power of France. It was because the queen and the cardinals sent troops to fight you that it could not end, so that our majesty took over the power. But once we have signed the agreement, it is likely that they will regain power on the grounds that His Majesty has betrayed the interests of France or that His Majesty is incapable of taking charge of the country. In that case, they would not have approved the agreement! ”

"Don't be afraid, in that case, we have a way to deal with it! It will also force them to pay more! Zheng Zhilong didn't care about this.

"No, no, it's not the best outcome!" Duke Beaufort shook his head and said.

"And what does the Duke mean?" Zhang Zhimu knew that Duke Bofort must have thought about it a long time ago.

"I'll be honest with the general! Our Majesty has come to the port of Marseille, and every time I disembark, I have to negotiate with him. All of this is the result of the approval of our Majesty. Our Majesty would like to invite the General to Marseille, and Your Majesty would like to talk to you face to face! ”

"Oh! Let's talk about it, and our agreement will come into effect? Zheng Zhilong was thinking about how to answer Duke Bofour's invitation.

"That's right, our majesty very much wants to be good friends with the Ming Dynasty, and this time I just want to talk to you about how to ensure that this agreement can really take effect!" Duke Bofur stared at Zheng Zhilong with big blue eyes and said.

Zheng Zhilong also stared at Duke Bofur and said, "Duke, we also have to discuss this matter!" ”

"Okay! But rest assured, General, there is no problem with your safety. When you get ashore, I'll stay on the boat, and when you come back, I'll leave the ship! The Duke of Beaufort added.

After the banquet, Zheng Zhilong asked Duke Bofort and the others to rest first, and then came to discuss this matter with Mu Yi himself.

Mu Yi said: "It is a good opportunity for us to meet King Louis XIV this time!" If we can support him and let them strengthen the throne with us, he should give us some face in many things in the future! ”

"They're the most unreliable. But they know what is mutually beneficial! "I'm not worried about my safety. They also know that I am not the highest commander of the fleet. It was useless for them to take me hostage. ”

"I think Louis XIV must have needed our support, and they agreed to our request so easily, just to invite us to come and talk to him!" Mu Yi analyzed, "However, your safety is guaranteed by our strength!" I thought it would be best if we sent a group of men ashore at the port of Marseille and hired some carriages to go straight to the port of Le Havre and go there to choose the location of our concession first. Otherwise, when my fleet goes around, we will have to do these things again, which will be too much delay. ”

"Hmmm! I saw Louis XIV talk to him about it! Zheng Zhilong said.

The two were discussing matters when someone came in and reported, "That French captain outside wants to see you!" ”

"Invite him in!" Zheng Zhilong commanded.

As soon as the captain entered, he knelt down on one leg and said, "Thank you for saving your life!" If it hadn't been for what you had brought ashore to me, I'm afraid I'd have died long ago! ”

"Hurry up!" Zheng Zhilong went over to help him up and asked him to sit down, "I don't know what's wrong." I heard that you are sick, so how can you care. So some medicine was sent to you! ”

"Alas!" The captain lowered his head and couldn't say something, "I'm looking for an excuse to come out and can't stay too long." Whatever you can do in the future, just ask! ”

"You know, we're going to put together a place here, and we need French friends to help out. I told you last time, would you like to come to the concession to work for us? ”

"From the moment you signed the agreement, I knew that what you told me last time was true. I'm just here to say that I'm willing to work for you. Even if you don't have a salary, you are willing! "The captain's gratitude is clear!

"I guess they won't need you anymore when you come ashore. You stay in the port of Marseille! We'll be sending someone ashore soon to do the work. You'll be one of us then! Zheng Zhilong said, "Now you go back!" lest they doubt you! ”

"Okay!" The captain went out.

"Without further ado, I see, you will follow the Duke of Beaufort to Louis XIV, and I will hold another meeting with those of us who are going ashore. It's better to let them go ashore tomorrow. Mu Yi said, "When you go, bring some gifts for King Louis XIV!" ”

Zheng Zhilong came to the room where Duke Beaufort was resting and said to him, "Lord Duke, I will go with you to see your majesty the king now!" You don't have to stay on board as a hostage, we believe in your sincerity and our strength! ”

"Oops! General, I really don't know if I should thank you for hearing this, General. "Duke Bofur felt a little awkward about Zheng Zhilong's words!

"Huh! Let's not waste time! Zheng Zhilong said, "I'm afraid your majesty is already in a hurry!" ”

Zheng Zhilong and the Duke of Beaufort took a dinghy to the docks of the port of Marseille, where a row of carriages was already waiting, and they galloped all the way to a stop at a manor on the outskirts of Marseille.

Louis XIV was facing them in front of a small building inside the manor.

As soon as he saw the outfit, Zheng Zhilong knew that this was the King of France, and immediately saluted, "Meet Your Majesty the Honorable King!" ”

The Duke of Beaufort introduced Louis XIV: "It is the world-famous rainbow general, Mr. Zheng Zhilong!" ”

"Welcome! Guests from afar! "I was also very happy to see Zheng Zhilong and Louis XIV!" Let's go in and talk! ”

Everyone comes to the living room and sits down!

Louis XIV said: "I am deeply sorry for this misunderstanding between our two countries! I sincerely apologize to you! ”

"The situation, the Duke of Beaufort has already introduced it to us!" Zheng Zhilong said, "It is said that the responsibility of France should not be borne by His Majesty!" But since His Majesty has taken over the power of France, he has no choice but to bear it! As far as we are concerned, we want to do a good job in maritime trade that is beneficial to the people of all countries! I don't want to get into any trouble! ”

Louis XIV knew it was time to say something important, so he motioned for the others to stay away!