Chapter 534: Mutual Exploitation
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"Thank you for your support, Your Majesty, Emperor, and I believe that it won't be long before you know that today's decision is the right one. With the Bonaparte family returning to rule in France, France would work more closely with the Chinese Empire. Our two countries will become the hegemons of the Eurasian continent! "Charles. Bonaparte said excitedly. Although China is too far away from Europe, they are overjoyed that a world-class power has publicly expressed its support for the Bonapartes. Wasn't the former First French Empire besieged by other European powers because it had no allies and finally failed miserably? The current Chinese Empire is already qualified to be an ally of France.
"Of course, Your Excellency, the mutually beneficial cooperation between our two countries is very beneficial to both of us." Long Yufei said with a smile. However, of course, he will not put Charles. Bonaparte's words were taken seriously. The person who can rebuild the French Empire is simply a tyrant, and if you fully trust such a person, you will not know when it will be sold. Besides, between countries, there are only eternal interests.
"Your Majesty, I heard that today your country and the French government have reached an agreement, and the French government will spend a huge amount of money to purchase a large number of aircraft equipment, warships and related technologies from your country?" Jérôme. Bonaparte asked.
"Yes, Your Excellency. We have reached an agreement with the French government. Tomorrow will be signed. Lin Zihao, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Empire, said. Long Yufei has already nodded, presumably the King of France, Louis. Philip I would not have refused. This cooperation agreement is already a sure thing. Of course, that doesn't mean it's insured. As long as the contract is not signed. If the money is not in hand, there is a possibility of change.
"His Majesty the Emperor, after the Bonaparte family ruled France, these contracts would also be strictly enforced. In addition, France will further expand its cooperation with the Chinese Empire. "Charles. Bonaparte said.
Long Yufei nodded, in order to win the support of the Chinese Empire. Shire. Bonaparte did not hesitate to curry favor with the Chinese Empire. However, Long Yufei didn't believe much in this kind of empty check. With the industrial power of France, the technology purchased from the Chinese Empire was needed. It's really not much. Except, of course, for naval warships. Although the 'Western Zhou-class' warships are now the most powerful warships, the construction of the improved 'Dongzhou-class' warships has also begun. The next level of 10,000-ton giant ships, domestic engineers have also begun to design. Maybe. When these formidable battleships were put into service. The French would continue to buy from the Chinese Empire. In this way, the Chinese Empire would be able to make a steady stream of huge profits from the French. France has always lagged behind Britain in the shipbuilding industry. In order to compete with the British, or even replace the British, they need to constantly seek foreign aid. The sudden rise of the Chinese Empire is undoubtedly the best foreign aid.
Next, the two sides discussed the formation of a true military alliance between the two countries after the Bonaparte family ruled France. The possibility of working together against Britain and Russia. And, Charles. Bonaparte also assured. In the event of an attack by the Chinese Empire against the Manchus, the Bonapartes would use their power to influence French policy. At that time, France would launch a provocation against Britain in Europe, so that Britain would not have time to take care of the Chinese Empire's war against the Manchus. For this, Long Yufei expressed his gratitude. At the same time, he also said that after the Bonaparte family gained the right to rule France, the Chinese Empire would express its support for the Bonaparte family as soon as possible. Of course, these are just empty checks, and it's hard to say whether they can be cashed or not. No matter how nice the Bonapartes say now, when the time comes, they will still consider the interests of France and the family more.
The visit of the Bonaparte family did not end until late at night. The meeting between the two sides can be described as a happy meeting between the guests and the host. At half past eleven o'clock in the evening, Charles. Bonaparte took his leave and left. They boarded an ordinary carriage and left the Château de Fontainebleau. And the officials of the French government and the spies at the Palace of Fontainebleau turned a blind eye to this, as if the Bonaparte family had never been there at all.
"Your Majesty, it seems that in France, the people of the Bonaparte family are really powerful. It's called Charles. It's incredible that Bonaparte's guy, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, is now swaggering in the French royal palace. Foreign Minister Lin Zihao said.
"There will never be such a phenomenon in the Empire." Long Yufei said sternly. In the current empire, the generals of the military are mainly the old people from the time of Flying Fish Island, and the people who were trained after the establishment of the new country. On the part of government officials, most of the important ministers of the cabinet were old people during the Xinhua period, and the local governors were the same, but there were only a small number of Manchu surrender officials. The local officials below were some of those who defected to the Chinese Empire from the Manchu Qing Dynasty. The other part is the students trained by the Imperial School of Administration. Overall, Long Yufei's control over the Chinese Empire is still very tight. Although it is inevitable that there will be the phenomenon of greed, corruption, and corruption, Long Yufei has tried his best to reduce these. It's just that in a country where the feudal system has existed for more than 2,000 years, it is impossible to overthrow everything, and it has to be done step by step.
"Your Majesty, does the Empire really want to fully support the Bonaparte family? With the influence of the Bonapartes, perhaps they could really overthrow Louis. The reign of Philip I regained control of France. Foreign Minister Lin Zihao said.
"Of course, the empire has to support the Bonapartes. Louis. Philip I was already old, and the rule of the Orleanists in France was basically in turmoil. We need a strong ally on the European continent, and only then will we be able to guarantee our interests. A strong France could make the situation in Europe even more chaotic. When the time comes, both Britain and Russia will have to focus on Europe. In this case, we will have time to expand in other directions. Long Yufei said. Europe is now the center of the world, and both the Far East and the New World are still in the initial stage of development, and only by controlling Europe can they control the hegemony of the world. Therefore, for the Chinese Empire, the more chaotic Europe is, the better!
"His Majesty, Chenguan Charles. Bonaparte and others are not simple characters either. What if they betray the empire one day? Lin Zihao said. This kind of thing is all too common between countries.
"Rest assured, we won't put all our hopes on the French. Self-development is the most important thing. The current empire is developing very rapidly, but compared with the old Western powers, we still have a big gap. So we need a while. It is necessary for us to support France and let France stir up the situation in Europe. When the time comes, as long as the empire is truly developed and strong, even if the whole of Europe is against us, then what can it be? A powerful empire of 400 million people already has the ability to compete with the whole of Europe! Long Yufei said confidently. China's huge population is where his confidence lies. Although industrial strength is very important in the war of this era, in the final analysis, it still depends on talent. China's vast population resources have enabled it to mobilize the largest number of troops in the world. When these armies are armed, it is enough to terrify the whole world.
Foreign Minister Lin Zihao nodded, he was convinced of Long Yufei's point of view. In just ten years, they have built such a powerful empire from scratch. In another ten years, no one can guarantee how powerful this empire will be. When the time comes, maybe they will really have a chance to snatch the position of world hegemon from under the ass of the British.
For this cooperation with the Bonaparte family, Long Yufei knows very well that this is just a mutual use. The Bonapartes wanted to use the influence of the Chinese Empire to increase the chances of the Bonapartes' success in controlling France. The Chinese Empire also wanted to use a powerful France to contain the European powers, especially Britain and Russia, and create a favorable external environment for China. Before the development of the Chinese Empire, the Chinese Empire did not have the strength to confront the whole of Europe.
At about the same time, in the carriage leaving from the Château de Fontainebleau, Charles. The Bonapartas were talking about the same topic.
"Shire, with the support of the Chinese, we have a greater chance of success, right?" Jérôme. Bonaparte said excitedly.
"No, uncle. The Chinese can't give us much support. Of course, it would be nice if they could start a war against Britain and Russia in Asia. "Charles. Bonaparte said.
"The British have just been hurt by the Chinese, and it is unlikely that they will break out into war again in a short time. However, it is possible that the Russians will intervene in the war in the East. When the time comes, it is not known whether this young emperor will be able to defeat the polar bear. "Alexander. Colona. Valewski said.
"The Chinese will definitely win. Although polar bears are powerful, their weapons and tactics are almost still in the Napoleonic period. When the time comes, the Chinese will let them taste defeat. Still, that's fine. Nicholas I, the greedy fellow, was sure to be angry and put all the energy of Russia on Asia. In that case, our chance has come. "Charles. Bonaparte said with a smile. If France wants to rise again, it will not be able to escape Britain and Russia, and the Chinese Empire will be able to contain Britain and Russia for France! (To be continued......)