"What?"

There was a loud roar from the U.S. Mission in the United Kingdom, and Sward knew that his roar was a bit too rude, but he really couldn't hold back, because what was in front of him was simply amazing!

"A railroad plan connecting the Pacific and Atlantic!"

Look at the name, look at the spirit, this is to bring together the two largest oceans in the world, what an important project?!

If you want to talk about this project, it is naturally very powerful, but such a project, there is really no way to make Ward such a faux pas, and there is another important reason why Ward is so surprised, that is......

Clint of the New Tang Empire in the United States. Did Lee I suddenly become an idiot?

Yes, that's why, that's what Warder thinks now, because from this Leland in front of him. Stanford's mouth learned that the emperor of the American Empire actually supported this 'Pacific Railroad' plan!

"Mr. Sword? Mr. Sward? Stanford was taken aback just now, and now, after Sward yelled, he didn't speak, which was even more terrifying.

"I, I'm fine." There wasn't really much of a problem with Sward, but it was a little hard to believe that Clint. Lee would be stupid and would support such a plan.

You know, in today's era, railways have been used a lot, this commercial aspect, civilian aspect, all aspects are very good, but now there is a very important application, that is, transporting troops!

The United States now. Needless to say. Everyone is still in the civil war. And all along, both in the north and in the south, they are using railways to transport troops, and the result of this way of transporting troops is that everyone can quickly assemble troops and then ...... The war has become huge, and the number of dead has increased!

That's right, that's it. And this application of troop transport also came to Europe last year, and Prussia took advantage of this during the Austro-Prussian War to defeat Austria.

However, to Sward's relief, the Austro-Prussian War still did not engage in trench warfare, that is, the American Civil War is still relatively advanced...... Well, this technological lead seems a bit ......

However, herein lies the problem, the use of railways to transport troops. That Clint. Emperor Li, it is impossible for him not to know!

Anyone can figure it out with a simple thought. After the railroad was repaired, what would happen to the American Empire if the United States had brought a large number of troops over because of it?

So, is that emperor really stupid?

However, Sward is a very powerful person, he is by no means an idiot, his mind immediately turned a corner, that is, the emperor he understood was definitely not a fool, and not only was he not a fool, but he was also an extremely smart guy!

You see, Clint. This guy Li can write novels, be a thief, run a newspaper, engage in revolution, compose music, paint, and heal? …… Anyway, there will be too much, this is simply a genius among geniuses!

Then, since this emperor is not stupid, there is only one possibility.

Is this railroad plan a huge trap for the United States of America?

Yes, this is a very normal and logical idea, and Ward is an old man, and his vigilance will rise immediately.

At first, it was shocking, but now it feels like he may be framed by others, a psychological change that Ward really didn't have before.

"Mr. Sword." However, at this time Stanford spoke, and he said, "Do you think this rail plan is a trap? ”

"Huh?" Ward's face was very ugly, because it was as if someone else had seen through his mind, well, the word 'as if' should be removed.

Stanford is also a veteran, he can naturally see Ward's state of mind, but in this matter, in fact, he had thought about it before he came.

Yes, it's very simple, in Chinese terms, it's 'weasel greeting chickens'...... It seems that this is the way to say, the Chinese language is really broad and profound......

Stanford paused his thoughts, and he smiled and said, "Mr. Sword, the Emperor of the Empire assures me that if this railroad can be repaired, then as long as you United States do not use this railroad for military purposes, then the Empire will not do it. ”

"That's it?" Sward's brow furrowed slightly, because such a verbal promise seemed a little too lacking.

"Mr. Ward, you must know that he is the emperor's majesty, and what he says, in Chinese, is a word, and what he says must be counted!" Stanford replied with a smile.

"......" Sward was silent, yes, he had heard that word.

Shi Ward is the secretary of state, he has been doing diplomacy for many years, and he has also talked to the king of the Qing State before, oh now he has talked to Prince Gong many times, so he naturally knows the code of conduct of the Qing people, such as the emperor, and what he said must not be ordinary.

So what can be done?

Sward is really tempted!

The reason is very simple, because if such a railroad is built, then the United States will have a chance to recover California!

What is the current state of the American Empire and the United States of America?

There is no peace agreement between the two sides, although this London peace conference is about this thing, but it has not been signed, and now there is no specific content, besides, even if it is signed, what the fuck?

Haven't you signed a lot of contracts with those Indians before?

They are barbarians, and isn't the American Empire also barbarians? Aren't you also from the Qing Dynasty? It's all the same, so it's completely okay not to follow the protocol!

From this point of view, in fact, Ward's heart is a little embarrassed, because the so-called civilized people want to tear up the agreement signed with the barbarians, which is indeed a bit embarrassing for the word 'civilization'.

But for the good of the country, to lose face is to lose face!

As long as the railway is built. Then the United States would have the opportunity to put its hands and feet into the American Empire. Of course, everyone can usually pretend to be a ball of harmony. But as long as the opportunity allows, you can use all kinds of forces, or simply send troops over.

It really can't be fought now, from east to west, there are only a few major pathways, and you know, Clint . . . Who is Lee?

He's the inventor of trench warfare, and it's a super weapon for defense. So how do you say you can break through the defenses of the American Empire?

Not only are there mountains and mountains, but there are also mountains of Nevada after the Rocky Mountains, and there are trenches, there is no way to fight this battle, and there are not enough people to fill it, this is the construction given by the US Department of War now, so Lincoln has always been a shrinking turtle, and no one in the northern government blames him.

And with the railway, it's completely different!

But......

"Mr. Stanford. You are truly a good citizen of the United States. Ward praised first.

"Sir, I'm in Cao Ying's heart in Han." Stanford made another sentence in Chinese. However, he immediately remembered that Sward didn't necessarily understand, so the guy explained it too.

"Oh...... Oh...... That's it......" Ward understood, and it was naturally a big compliment to Stanford, but ......

Isn't this Stanford's character a little too bad?

It's no wonder, Sward knows very well that a businessman in Stanford, what else is wrong with that businessman? National view? They are a swarm of profit-seeking flies.

I have to say that although I don't feel cold about Stanford in my heart, Ward didn't show it at all.

"Mr. Stanford, in this way, you give me some time, after this peace conference, I need to go back to Washington, no way, such an important plan, it will not work without discussion in Congress." This is the answer given by Schward.

"Good, good......" Stanford was delighted.

Procedurally, Sward must do this, and judging from this plan, it's not just the American Empire that can fix it itself.

That's right, such a railway, of course, is it that both of our countries have contributed to build it, otherwise, wouldn't this loss be a big loss? No one would be so stupid!

This is also a very reasonable request, so it will have to go through Congress.

Business seems to be going well on Stanford's side, but what about Strauss and Czechosli?

"Clint. Is Lee I really interested in Alaska? ”

"Mr. Szczeli, I think it should be like this, Your Majesty always feels that his territory is relatively small, otherwise he would not have sent troops to Mexico."

In the restaurant, Szcelli and Strauss were still talking, and listening to them, it seemed as if the business had already been won.

"In that case, of course, I can send a report to my majesty in England, and I am sure that my majesty will agree to this business. But though, there's something to say ahead, and that's Alaska, which isn't a good place, where there are fewer days and more nights all year round, and the weather is unusually cold, you know, we Russians can't stand it. ”

Don't say it, Szecholi is a very particular businessman.

"Hahaha......" Strauss laughed, he knew that the business was about the same, "Of course, I'll go back and talk to Majesty, but I don't think there's any problem, Majesty knows everything, and he's more familiar with the situation in Alaska than I am." ”

"Oh, that's great!" Szczeli was delighted.

This business has already been opened at the beginning, and then we will talk about the details, but at this time.

"Sir, your starry pie and stuffed lamb tripe." The waiter served the dish ordered by Szczeki.

As soon as the dish came up, Szczeli remembered that he didn't order for Strauss, so he said, "I'm sorry." ”

"Oh, that's okay." Strauss, of course, won't care.

But that's it......

"......" that stargazing pie...... Szczeli felt cheated, with such a poetic name, how could this dish be so ugly?

It's like a ball of noodles wrapped in a few dead fish, and anyone who looks at it can't stand it, right? (To be continued......)

PS: Thank you all for your support! Black car bye-bye!