Chapter Seventy-Three: Declaring War on the British
The British Consulate, surrounded by a row of solemn soldiers. The neat military appearance of the pen & fun & pavilion www.biquge.info exudes a coldness.
Let the people passing by here can't help but speed up their pace.
And on the fourth floor, Philip looked at the soldiers standing like statues downstairs, and snorted coldly: "Da Ming actually used such means to provoke the British Empire, isn't he afraid of retaliation?" ”。
The subordinates on the side immediately offered, flattered, taken, and pampered: "Your Excellency the Governor, rest assured! As long as the British Empire understands the humiliation here, it will definitely make the Ming pay the price. ”。
Others followed suit. After all, the British Empire is a well-deserved overlord of this era, how can the small Ming Kingdom be compared with it!
Under the persuasion of everyone, Philip's sullenness also disappeared a lot.
Although the official statement on the face of the Ming Dynasty is for the safety of the British Consulate, the fool can see that this matter is not so simple. Especially after the Ming Dynasty executed the British sailor, they smelled bad signs.
But it's nothing, with the strength of the British, the Ming should not dare to do anything to them. Moreover, they are diplomats and enjoy certain exemptions.
Just when everyone has different thoughts. A horse-drawn carriage drove into the embassy street and slowly stopped at the door of the British Consulate. Philip's expression suddenly tightened, guessing the purpose of the comer.
I saw a group of people coming down from the carriage, led by Zuo Peng, Minister of Education of the Ming Republic.
He also has another capacity, that is, the director of the Foreign Affairs Department.
Wearing two hats like this is a very common thing in Daming.
As if sensing Philip's gaze, Zuo Peng deliberately raised his head and showed a friendly smile to Philip.
A quarter of an hour later, in the reception room of the British Consulate.
Representatives of the Foreign Affairs Department of Daming and staff of the British Consulate were seated.
Zuo Peng, the Minister of Education, had no intention of being a guest at all, and asked the people from the British Consulate to make the best black tea when he came up. Seeing this, Philip nodded with a calm face, and the maid dared to retreat quickly.
Seeing that Philip was so knowledgeable, Zuo Peng chuckled and said, "Mr. Governor, how are you doing these days?" ”。
Philip grimaced and said in a deep voice, "It's not bad. ”。
Seeing him talking angrily, Zuo Peng's smile was even worse, and he joked: "That's good!" I'm afraid I'll cause inconvenience to Mr. Governor. ”。
Hearing this, Philip looked at Zuo Peng coldly, and said in a colder tone: "Mr. Zuo is the Minister of Education and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Ming Dynasty, is this how he shows his talents?" ”。
"Hehe...", Zuo Peng laughed dryly, and then said: "Of course not! I'm here today to bring you good news! ”。
Noticing Philip's slightly shrunken pupils, Zuo Peng said in a gentle tone: "The soldiers at the door can be withdrawn immediately!" ”。
"Really?" , Philip blurted out, with unconcealed joy on his face.
But looking at the corners of Zuo Peng's constantly rising mouth, he felt a little bad.
It's just that Zuo Peng nodded with a smile and reminded softly: "Of course it's true!" Don't believe you, listen to the radio? ”。
Suspicious of the letter, Philip ordered someone to turn on the radio at the British Consulate.
It was 12 o'clock at noon, which happened to be the daily "Noon News".
I heard the horn sound a few times, and the announcer's voice sounded.
"Hello listeners, today is April 14, 1792, and welcome to the noon news of this period...
Today's main content is:
According to the 11th Presidential Decree of the Ming Dynasty, war will be declared on the British Empire from now on..."
The host's voice is calm and emotionally stable. But in the ears of Philip and the others, it was like stepping on a landmine, and they were dizzy, and they didn't react for a long time.
It's hard for them to imagine! Before Britain could attack, the Ming Dynasty dared to declare war on Britain.
Where did this -- this-this Daming get the courage and confidence?
Philip laughed angrily, and was about to ask Zuo Peng what the reason for this Daming was, but he introduced it on the radio.
"The shameful British government coveted the territory of the Ming Dynasty and forcibly occupied the eastern part of the Golden Mountains without the Ming Dynasty's knowledge. And in the local evil, intent to kill, harm innocent people, inflict indelible injuries and damage on their minds and bodies.
At the same time, it also brought a heavy loss to Daming!
According to the statistics of the relevant departments, the British caused a total loss of more than 26 million Chinese dollars to the Ming Dynasty. To three decimal places, it is $26,735 octagonal and nine cents. ”
Hearing this, Philip had gone from laughing to crying.
What a reason for this! When they got to the east, the Ming Dynasty hadn't been established yet! And those natives are not Ming people! If it weren't for the Golden Mountain Range, Da Ming wouldn't know about the existence of Britain now!
What else to talk about! It was a barren land where chickens, no eggs, no birds, no, no, no valuables, and a lot of grass.
And Da Ming even calculated the loss decently, and it was accurate to the smallest unit of points.
It's even more shameless than Britain and China!
No! It has surpassed the bottom line of human cognition!
Philip gritted his teeth in anger, but he couldn't tear his face. I can only hold it in my heart and curse secretly.
At this time, the announcer was still listing the crimes and charges of the United Kingdom.
"The province of New Zealand has been the sacrosanct territory of our Ming Dynasty since ancient times, and the Maori people there also migrated from our Ming mainland. But now, without the permission of the Ming Dynasty, the British government wantonly colonizes and civilizes there and steals local rare resources.
This not only undermined the territorial integrity of the Ming Dynasty, but also violated the sovereignty of the Ming Dynasty and posed a serious threat to the national defense and security of the Ming Dynasty. ”。
The announcer's tone was extremely tough, and he seemed to be on the verge of anger.
Listening to that powerful attack, many listeners who did not know the truth were infected. Driven by the host, he scolded Britain and the country for being shameless.
Although there is no relationship between the Maori and the Ming Dime over there, until now, the two parties have no intersection!
But the Ming Dynasty just wanted to say this, and Britain couldn't help it.
After all, the mouth grows on Da Ming, what Da Ming wants to say, it is Da Ming's freedom, and Britain can't control it.
And the Ming only needs the people to understand, and the British don't even need to listen to their opinions.
Philip listened to the dumb Wakagi Chicken, and was amazed by the infinite limit of the Ming Dynasty.
Later, the announcer introduced the United States on the other side of the big eye, and praised the determination and courage of the Americans and the Chinese people to oppose the British stripping, exploitation, oppression, and coercion, and fight for freedom. He also called on the people of the Ming Dynasty to learn from this spirit and never bow to the criminal, powerful and evil British, national and robber.
And the announcer also highlighted the UK's infringement of human rights! For example, it is inhumane to the people of the country! Insulting, insulting, abusing, and violating the law! Exile them to the barren 'pseudo-South Wales' and let them live in harsh conditions.
As a civilized country, the Ming Dynasty must not stand by and watch free people and people being treated unjustly.
So I deliberately let them join Daming and enjoy a better living environment. Not only that, but Da Ming will also seek justice for these people who have been hurt.
The radio station then played a recording of the accusations made against the British by British prisoners and prisoners. It was a cry and a tear, and it was miserable and miserable.
Under such an infection, many people forget that these people are prisoners and prisoners who have committed great crimes.
At the same time, I also sighed even more at the goodness of Daming! Sigh at the benevolence of the Ming Dynasty! Even prisoners and prisoners who have committed crimes have human rights, so can ordinary people, like them, not be protected?
Some Europeans who are studying in civilized schools cannot help but be moved. Originally, they were still resentful and angry that they were implicated for no reason.
But now, it's all gone. What is not satisfied with living in such a country?
Only Philip and the others turned red when they listened, and the British prisoners and prisoners in the tape blamed them by name. A little sesame thing has also been turned out. Wrestling, stomach pulling, colds and fevers are also to blame for their oppression.
If it weren't for the announcer's time constraint and cutting off the tape, it is estimated that those British prisoners and prisoners would have scolded Philip's great-grandfather.
Finally, the announcer also mentions India, saying that the British invaded the country and caused thousands of Indians to die in vain.
He also listed the specific years and months of several famines and reported the number of people one by one.
These are facts, and they are indeed done by the British.
When those Indian Daming people listened, they instantly felt empathy, and in their hearts, they were even more grateful to Daming.
Therefore, the announcer loudly called on the radio: "The Ming represents a free and civilized country, calls on the free countries of the world, and calls on millions of people of the Ming Dynasty to jointly resist the invasion and attack of the British bandits." ”。
Speaking of which, the midday news has also come to an end.
Philip's mind was only on the word 'India'.
You must know that India is where the interests of the British Empire lie, and once it is threatened, the loss is immeasurable.
But listening to the meaning of Da Ming, it seems that he wants to get involved in India!
That's a big deal.