"I remember that Da Ming seems to have made it clear. If it www.biquge.info's okay, don't contact the embassies of various countries, right? ”。 Zuo Peng said with a subtle expression.

Maudsley was instantly shocked, and his palms couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

Of course he knew that. And he has seen a lot of lessons from the past. Around him, there are many people who have been invited by the Intelligence Department to 'have tea' because they have been in close contact with the embassy of their home country.

And the higher the status, the more attention must be paid. This is especially true for a professor-level engineer like him.

But he couldn't help it.

Because before Philip befriended him, he deliberately concealed his identity. So he didn't know that the other party was the British ambassador to Daming.

Later, he learned that he also cut off contact with the other party.

After all, the intelligence department's famous name is too scary. For the sake of his family and life, it is better to stay away from Philip.

At this point, it should be over.

But a few days ago, Philip suddenly found him. Said that he asked for help if there was something.

I don't know how Philip knew that Zuo Peng was going to come to the 'Temporary Vocational University' for research, and asked him to help convey the request for a meeting.

Let's say it's helping, but it's actually almost like blackmailing. Because his family is inseparable from his homeland, he has been living in the United Kingdom.

So Philip forced him to agree on the condition of the safety of his relatives.

Coupled with the fact that Britain is the mother country in the end, it is impossible to say that there is no emotion at all.

Under the influence of all these factors, he finally agreed to help.

But now seeing Zuo Peng's reaction, his heart was full of apprehension.

"Left-left-left, minister, things are not what you think." He explained in a hurried tone.

But Zuo Peng waved his hand and said indifferently: "Forget it!" I believe you are innocent. Otherwise, the intelligence department of the Ming Dynasty would have invited you to drink tea a long time ago. ”。

Although he said it casually, Maudsley listened like a bolt from the blue.

Ignoring Maudsley's pale face, Zuo Peng continued: "Okay! I'm in a hurry! Mr. Maudsley, I beg you to tell your friend that you will come to the Foreign Affairs Department tomorrow. As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and left.

Maudsley was left stunned and didn't move his feet for a long time.

In the afternoon of the same day, Zuo Peng ended his investigation and rushed back to the Hope District.

When I arrived at the presidential palace, I met Yang Chong and discussed the matter of meeting with Philip.

After some exchanges, Zuo Peng also had a countermeasure.

First of all, we must not give up our support for the Sultanate of the Malay Peninsula and the princely states of South India. But in order not to provoke the UK too much, the support for them can be reduced.

If it works well, it can also get Britain and the relevant countries to sign a peace agreement.

The Ming Dynasty, on the other hand, acted as a messenger for coordination and negotiation.

Anyway, we can't watch Britain annex and annex these territories and spare energy.

Otherwise, Britain will have more thoughts when it is idle. If you are close to its South Seas, you are likely to be unstable.

The next day, the headquarters of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Hope District of Mingjing City.

This is a concrete building with one main and two auxiliaries. The main building is six storeys high and the annex building has four floors. Leaning on the left and right of the main building, side by side.

I saw the wall facing the street, inlaid with huge translucent floor-to-ceiling windows. The sun shines on it, and it's extremely bright.

The roof is a Chinese-style bucket arch cornice, paved with sky blue glazed tiles, which is both elegant and clear.

Around the Foreign Affairs Division, there are a number of other government agencies. Although the structure and shape of the buildings are different, the roofs are all the same.

So much so that from a distance, it looks like a continuous palace.

At this time, Philip was sitting in the private carriage of the embassy, slowly stopping in front of the Foreign Affairs Department.

Looking at the marble steps that stretched upward, an inexplicable bitterness welled up in his heart.

I don't know how many times I've been to this place. But every time, it's all closed-door soup.

I was finally able to enter today, but in my heart, I was irritable and timid for no reason.

I don't know if the steps are too high and the majesty is too great. still ate too much behind closed doors, which made him unconsciously resist the Foreign Affairs Department.

Inside, the staff said in a soft tone: "Ambassador Philip, you are here again!" ”。 Those who saw him also followed suit.

Every time he came, Philip was close to the people in the Foreign Affairs Department. By the way, from their mouths, find out some information that is not classified.

Things like Zuo Peng's research were obtained from their mouths.

Even the sweeping aunt of the Foreign Affairs Department can say a few words to Philip.

So in the entire Foreign Affairs Division, there is no one who does not know Philip.

Since Zuo Peng greeted him in advance, the staff simply introduced him into an office.

Just listen: "Director, the British Ambassador Philip has arrived." The staff member said with a serious face, turned around and grimaced at Philip.

Shaking his head with a smile, Philip looked inside.

At this moment, Zuo Peng was sitting leisurely on the chair, crossing Erlang's legs, and drinking tea comfortably.

This scene reminded Philip unconsciously of the scene of the consulate.

As a result, the already low interest was even more depressed.

"Morning! Mr. Philip. Would you like a cup of tea? Seeing him standing by the door, Zuo Peng raised his glass and asked with a smile.

Philip was stunned!

Because Zuo Peng just sat on the chair like that, he didn't even put his legs down.

And he is a diplomatic envoy of a country. Zuo Peng, as the director of the Ming Foreign Affairs Department, will not be ignorant of these etiquettes. Now I make such a gesture and don't give any respect. Apparently on purpose.

If it had been in the past, he would definitely criticize Zuo Peng's faux pas in person.

But that's not the case!

With his knowledge of the Ming officials. If he dared to tear his face in front of him, the next second, he would be kicked out of the door of the Foreign Affairs Department.

So angry is angry, and on his face, he still replied very politely: "No need! Before I came, I had drunk English black tea. ”。

As he spoke, he pulled out his chair and sat down opposite Zuo Peng.

Seeing him so direct, Zuo Peng was also a little surprised.

So he didn't talk to him in vain, but asked him what he was doing here.

As expected, as soon as Philip opened his mouth, on behalf of the United Kingdom, he accused the Ming Dynasty of interfering in British internal affairs, supporting local rebels, and disturbing regional peace.

In the face of Philip's accusation, Zuo Peng did not admit it at all.

To put it bluntly, the Ming Dynasty has always adhered to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries and loves peace. He also said that Philip's accusation was completely groundless and a slander against Daming.

And expressed strong dissatisfaction and regret for this.

On this issue, the two sides have come and gone, and spit is flying.

More than three hours have passed!

Philip didn't bother to dwell on this anymore, so he said with a calm face and a bad tone: "Director Zuo, we won't discuss the rights and wrongs of the Malay Peninsula and South India.

Now, on behalf of the Viceroy of India, I ask you, what is the way to achieve peace in the Malay Peninsula and in South India? ”。 He was very smart and didn't mention Daming. But the relationship between China and China is understood by both sides.

Seeing that he finally talked about the key issues, Zuo Peng couldn't play anymore haha. replied in a serious tone: "It depends on how much Britain looks forward to peace!" ”。

As he spoke, he explained Daming's conditions and plates.

After he finished speaking, Philip did not come back to his senses for a long time.

Although the Ming only said that Britain would sign a peace agreement with the local sultanate and the princely states.

But the content of that is really hard to accept.

Because the Ming Dynasty actually asked Britain to recognize the sovereignty of these sultanates and princely states, return the territories that had been ceded up, respect the borders of the two sides, and not invade each other.

In that case, how can Britain occupy and take over these territories?

Moreover, local trade should also be open to all countries in the world.

Britain was founded on trade and absolutely could not accept goods from other countries and dump them in its own sphere of influence.

Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for Britain to agree to this agreement.

Moreover, the Ming Dynasty did not make it clear that it would give up support for local forces. Then, even if you sign an agreement, it will be a piece of waste paper.

After all, the key to this matter lies in Daming.

So, after a whole morning, nothing came to fruition.

In the afternoon, when Philip returned to the Foreign Affairs Division, he was told by the staff that the director was not there.

This can make Philip angry!

As soon as he returned to the embassy, he immediately wrote to the Viceroy of India. He denounced Daming's brutality and rudeness, as well as his strong and tough stance on this matter.

And at the end of the letter, it is strongly recommended to give Daming a little look.