Chapter 250: Protest is an Art (Subscription Requested)
The protest tactics of the Australian Consulate-General in Europe have clearly worked for both the Dutch and Spain.
Yu Bowen often explains to those who look down on the protest book of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, don't see frequent protests on TV, in fact, this is a diplomatic art, not all countries can learn, have you ever seen a polar bear and a Gallic chicken and so on to make this kind of protest?
No, this is our specialty, while constantly protesting, going hand in hand from other places, specifically hitting the weak points, and letting you take the initiative to quit, but many people in later generations did not see it.
Therefore, Yu Bowen regards protest as a kind of learning and art, and the protest letters in Australia are more and more severe than one another, and even the strong smell of gunpowder can be seen from a literal look, and anyone can see that this is a big war if they disagree.
But the actual situation was to the surprise of the Dutch and even the Spaniards, and the protests continued, that is, they did not see any actual action of the Australian elders in this month, and not even a single soldier was sent to Dayuan Island.
The Dutch, who were immersed in the dream of Australia's old invasion of sending troops, finally received the news they least wanted to receive a month later. Australia is massing forces and has even increased patrols in the waters around Hong Kong Island.
For this reason, Van Boor, who was in charge of the negotiations, was under tremendous pressure, and the parliamentarians did not care about other reasons, but only accused him of not doing a good job, and it was he who did not succeed in convincing the Australian elders to lead to the current situation.
In order to thoroughly negotiate with the old Australians, and secondly, urge the other party to export weapons as soon as possible, Van Boer brought French red wine and once again came to the Consulate General in a four-wheeled carriage exported from Australia with a smile on his face.
"Dear Mr. Consul General, I haven't seen you for two days and you are much younger." Van Boer used the boastful words he learned from Bowen on him.
"Haha, Mr. Mayor, you have also learned to praise people, and you brought a gift today, you are like this, but it will make me very embarrassed." Yu Bowen, who took the red wine with a smile, knew that the other party's intentions, Australia's actions in the Far East and Spain's imminent heart were making them worry about what they didn't want to see.
After taking his seat, Van Boor did not go around. Straight to the point, he frowned and asked a little anxiously: "Mr. Consul General, can you give me a definite answer, what does Australia need us to do to agree to our status on Dayuan Island." and the timing of the export of weapons. ”
"Mr. van Boor, you are not right to say this, these two things depend entirely on the attitude of the Netherlands, who have always taken my protests as a friend. I can tell you clearly that there has been action in Australia, and I believe you should know a lot about it. ”
"Yes, Mr. Consul General, I know that, but I think we can sit down and talk about it, but it seems a bit unruly for you to export weapons to the Spaniards."
It is no secret that the Spaniards got five hundred rifles and stepped up their training, and it was the worst news for the anti-Habsburg Confederates. Now the pressure on the Netherlands is not only from Spain, but also from its allies.
The Australians apparently put the arms export on hold and awaited their reply.
"One of our diplomatic propositions is non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, you know, the export of weapons to Spain is a normal commercial dealing, if the Netherlands also needs it, of course we are willing to export, but you know that Australia's production is insufficient, so we can't give you an accurate time to deliver weapons."
Again, this standard answer made Van Boor crazy, is Dayuan Island so important to you, and even the Netherlands did not agree to let the other party unconditionally supply and live on the island.
Do you really want the Netherlands to withdraw from Dayuan Island? Van Boor was a little unwilling. But if they don't agree, it seems that the Australian old man will not continue to negotiate at all.
However, Crick's words echoed in his ears at this time, maybe the Australian old man was not interested in Dayuan Island, but took this opportunity to express interest in other places.
Van Boer thought carefully, hoping to find clues in Bowen's previous conversations. Finally he remembered a place in his mind, and the Spaniards did not impress the Australians in exchange for Luzon, but it was better for the Australians to ask for merino sheep and a sap from the Americas, whether they were interested there.
Thinking about the urine sex of Australia's-stirring sticks, I'm afraid I'm really interested there. Although there are not many colonies in the Netherlands, Van Boer remembers that there are still many islands near Guyana that belong to the Netherlands.
"Mr. Consul. I've heard that you asked the Spaniards to look for a sap in the Americas, and I think the Netherlands can help you find it, and even offer you a piece of land to dock for ships and people to rest. ”
After talking for so long, Van Boor finally got some enlightenment, and the meaning of this is obvious, that is, to give a colony to Australia, hoping that Australia will not be so tough on Dayuan Island.
This is not a problem for Australia at all, the recovery of Dayuan Island will be left to the national surname to do, as for the immediate benefits now, Australia will take it, anyway, Australia will not sign any agreement with the other party to sell Dayuan Island to the other party.
"Mr. Municipal Officer, it seems that you have really done enough to know us, Australia does want to own a piece of land in the Americas, I wonder if the Netherlands can help us." Yu Bowen's smiling expression let Van Boer know that his guess was indeed not wrong.
The Australians don't seem to be really that tough on Dayuan Island, they just want to use this to get other demands. For the Netherlands, it is far more important to exchange a few unimportant islands for the recognition of Australians, and weapons.
"As friends in the Netherlands, of course we will help our friends, but as friends, I also hope that you can do your duty as a friend, don't you think?"
Yu Bowen smiled, "Of course, if the Netherlands can help us get a few islands in the Americas, we can have a very pleasant conversation about the matter of Dayuan Island, and as for weapons, I will also urge domestic factories to hurry up and make them for friends as soon as possible, what do you think?" ”
"Okay, but please give me a day, Mr. Consul General, I need to go back and talk to Mr. Speaker." Although Van Boer was willing to sell a few small islands, this did not mean that he had the right, and he had already thought of a reason to convince the Speaker, believing that as long as it was clear that the relationship was strong, he would definitely agree. (To be continued.) )