Chapter 413: Peace Talks (2) Nancy
It was not until the mission reached Chalon-sur-Marne that they encountered the French troops stationed there. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 Although they stated that they were the emissaries of the British Empire, the French troops stationed there kept them in a small, closed and dilapidated room, along with the ordinary French people.
It was like a nightmare. As an authentic aristocrat, Fernando was really unbearable. So he ordered his entourage to express his dissatisfaction with the French army. But those French soldiers don't know if they have changed their minds. Not only did he not listen to a word, but his attitude was extremely arrogant. After a few rebuttals, he was beaten to the head and bled out.
In desperation, the noble-born Fernando had no choice but to listen to the arrangements of the French army. Let everyone else, all honestly, stay in a broken room for a few days.
For fear of infection, the soldiers on guard had little contact with the British mission that was being locked up. Even if they eat, they put it on the ground through the fence. Whatever you eat, drink, and Lazar are all solved in the broken room. So that the scene inside is really dirty.
Like the and urine pulled out by the previous people, it has formed a hard crust on the ground. A stream of swagger and smell goes straight to the heart. The thin cotton wool was as black as a rag that had been soaked in sewage for many years. Not only is it unbearably dark, but it also smells weird.
It was mixed with the smell of urine and noise in the room, and it was simply suffocating.
Fernando wanted to find a place to stay, but he hesitated for a long time. The soldier who sent them in couldn't stand it anymore and kicked him in the ass. When his body came into contact with the filthy ground, Fernando let out a high-pitched, piercing scream.
After being locked up like this for four or five days, the sheriff of Chalons belatedly saw him. But the British mission represented by Fernando has become called Hanako. Not only is it unkempt, but there is also a sour smell on its body.
made the sheriff explain the misunderstanding again and again. But that arrogant look obviously disagreed.
In this regard, Fernando is really angry! But after thinking that this was France, not the British Empire. He did his best to suppress the anger in his heart. The whole face also turned the color of pig liver.
He knows what to do!
And the strong dragon does not suppress the head snake, no matter how big the anger is, it can't attack now. After all, France and the Ming Kingdom were very close, and after the French Revolution, European countries generally adopted a hostile policy towards France.
And also formed an anti-French coalition!
The British Empire was one of the Allied Powers. It also pursues a policy of continental equilibrium, so the British Empire does not allow any country to dominate in Europe. In that case, Britain's influence in Europe would undoubtedly be weakened.
More importantly, the French Revolution directly executed the French king. This is appalling in continental Europe, where monarchy is prevalent. In order to maintain its own rule and to maintain the legitimacy of the political system, it is very necessary to teach France a lesson.
Only now, because of the flu, the war against France, had to be put aside for the time being. However, relations between France and European countries still show no signs of easing. The current French government and European countries still adopt a hostile and non-acknowledged attitude.
The arrogance of the Sergeant of Sharon is also reasonable.
Considering the overall situation, he accepted the apology of Sheriff Sharon with false affection.
Later, following the basic diplomatic etiquette, the sheriff of Chalons did not explicitly embarrass the British mission. And on the way, a small number of soldiers were also sent to escort it. Although Fernando understands that these soldiers are clearly escorts. But secretly, it's surveillance. Otherwise, it is impossible for these French troops to follow even the toilet.
But for security reasons, he is not against it. After all, with the French army guarding, those elusive robbers should not be so rampant. In fact, the journey that followed was indeed as he expected. Except for many ragged Frenchmen running to beg, there were no twists and turns.
Of course, this also has to do with the security zones set up by France. From Reims and Charleville-Mézières in the north, along the Grand Canal between Chalons and Dijon in the west, to the edge of the Lorraine Plateau in the south, and to the Duchy of Bavaria in the east. They are heavily garrisoned, and people in the security zone are prohibited from moving freely with the outside world.
Many French people who went to the safe zone were strictly quarantined for a period of time just before entering. If there are no adverse reactions, they will be allowed to enter. This is still the method taught by the Ming Dynasty to France, which made the Lorraine area a few pieces of land in the flu torrent.
But in the short term, a large number of people gathered on the Lorraine plateau. As a result, there was soon a shortage of food in the local area. And at the moment on the land of Europe, all countries are in danger. If you want to get food, the road is not very smooth. That's why there are so many beggars on the road from Chalons to Nancy.
In addition, France has set up a new security zone on the central plateau in the south. Despite the flu epidemic there, the French government followed the advice of the White Lotus and purchased a large number of disinfectants from the Ming Dynasty.
In fact, it is disinfectant such as disinfectant and vinegar, but at this time, it was sold at a sky-high price by Daming. And this is still for the sake of the friendship between the Ming and the French, otherwise countries like Spain, the Netherlands and other countries will not even be able to buy it.
Then, under the leadership of the White Lotus Sect, they will carry out solemn and sacred exorcism and demon exorcism in the areas where they are current, sensible, and rampant. It's actually disinfection! It's just that the movements are more exaggerated, and it looks like a dancing god.
After seeing this, many French people were even more convinced that the White Lotus Cult was exorcising demons.
During Fernando's trip, he wanted to take the opportunity of the peace talks to buy a batch of disinfectants from Daming. Otherwise, the raging flu will only bring heavier losses to the UK. Let's not talk about the complete shutdown of industry, let's talk about agriculture and animal husbandry, and the sharp reduction in production has made it a little difficult for Britain.
Although overseas, there are still vast colonies where food can be collected. But the ocean is far away, and the speed is too slow. In addition, the social order in Britain has basically been lost. Therefore, whether this enough food can be delivered to the people is a question mark with a capital letter.
So this is also the unanimous opinion of the king and the ministers!
In any case, a batch of disinfectants must be bought. So that British society can return to normal as soon as possible. With such thoughts, he didn't stop for the slightest, and rushed to the Ming Embassy in France. However, when he came to visit, he was told that the envoy was receiving an extremely important guest.
So he could only wait in the living room, anxiously. And above him, in the study on the second floor. Lin Aofeng, the ambassador of the Ming Dynasty to Europe, was chatting happily with a young man with blond hair. (To be continued.) )