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Emperor Long Yufei couldn't help frowning, the British are too arrogant! They actually put forward the request to join the canal development company in a straightforward way, without the slightest cover-up. Perhaps, this is the style of the world hegemon! Of course, Long Yufei does not intend to back down lightly, even if Britain is the world hegemon, it is not so easy for them to take food from the tiger's mouth. What's more, the Chinese Empire has repeatedly proven on the battlefield that the powerful armies of the Chinese Empire are capable of defeating the British. The prestige of the world hegemon is useless in front of the Chinese Empire!

"Your Excellency, I think that the matter of digging the canal can be done by the Empire and the Kingdom of France and Spain, without the intervention of other countries." Long Yufei said directly. The implication was very clear, that is, the British were not allowed to join.

"Your Majesty, the British Empire is very sincere. It is not so simple to dig a canal in the complicated Middle East. The Middle East region has complex ethnic contradictions, in addition. Both the Ottoman Turkish Empire and Egypt were very averse to outside powers. If Britain could get on board, these problems would be easily solved. British influence in the Middle East. Far more than any other country. "Earl Granville knew that Long Yufei wouldn't be so easy to agree. His words seemed to show that Britain joining the Canal Development Company would not only share in the profits, but also solve the problem.

"The problems of the Middle East, we can solve them ourselves. If our actions are blocked, the armies of the Empire and the Kingdom of France and Spain will let the powers of the Middle East know what will happen if they provoke the Empire! Long Yufei also refused to back down at all.

A flash of annoyance flashed in Earl Granville's eyes. The British Empire had lowered its posture, but the Chinese Empire refused to back down at all. Don't these yellow-skinned monkeys know that in international affairs, a certain compromise is sometimes necessary?

"His Majesty the Emperor. Is the Chinese Empire rejecting the friendship of the British Empire? The smile on the Earl's face vanished, and at first he was kind enough to negotiate with the Chinese Empire. However, the friendship of the British Empire was trampled on by the Chinese. It made him almost lose confidence. Though. The Chinese defeated the British Empire many times, however, that was in the Far East and the South Seas! The Middle East is very close to Europe, but far from Asia. If war breaks out in the Middle East, the British Empire will surely be able to win the final victory!

"Haha, Your Excellency, is the British Empire ready to threaten me?" Long Yufei smiled disdainfully. What are the British capable of other than threatening their opponents with great national strength? Though. In terms of national overall strength, the Chinese Empire may not be as good as the British Empire. But. If the two sides want to fight to the death, judging from the current stage, the losing side will definitely not be the Chinese Empire!

"No, Your Majesty, the British Empire will not use force casually, the British Empire is a civilized country. Perhaps, His Majesty the Emperor did not know that the Kingdom of France and the Kingdom of Spain had already agreed to the British Empire joining the Canal Development Company. Said the Earl of Granville.

Long Yufei couldn't help but change his face, these Europeans were really unreliable. In the face of pressure from the British, they actually retreated so quickly, and in the future, can they really be counted on? It seems that in the end, you can only rely on yourself for everything!

"Your Majesty, I also need to give you a word of advice. You are not alone in digging canals in the Middle East. The British Empire could also unite with other powers to form the Canal Development Company. I am sure that Russia, the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austrian Empire, will be very interested in this. The Earl of Granville said with a smile. He already felt it, and he was about to win.

Long Yufei hesitated, it is true that as the Earl of Granville said, the Chinese Empire can unite France and the Kingdom of Spain to dig canals in the Middle East, and Britain can also unite other powers, and, from the current point of view, the British have a lot of advantages in the Middle East. The other powers must have been more than willing to join the British-led canal development company. Although, this time the construction of the canal was first proposed by the Chinese Empire, but what can it be? The canal development company established by China, France and Spain has only just been formed. If the British were to be refused, the British would certainly start anew. At that time, it is very difficult to say whether the right to dig the canal will be obtained.

"Your Excellency, if that is the case, you should know very well what this will mean. The Chinese Empire will do everything in its power to defend its interests, even if it is a war! Long Yufei said coldly.

"Your Majesty, the British Empire has absolutely no intention of going to war with the Chinese Empire, we are a peace-loving country, and we have always hoped that the dispute between the two sides can be resolved in a peaceful way. In addition, I believe that France and the Kingdom of Spain certainly did not want war to break out. The Earl of Granville was still smiling. The outbreak of war, for Britain, is not good. Although he believed that if war broke out in the Middle East, Britain had a good chance of winning. However, war is only a last resort. If it can be resolved diplomatically, there is no need to fight a war. After all, there were so many factors that would determine the outcome of a war, and if it were lost, the British Empire would never recover.

"Damn the French and the Spaniards, if the Bonapartes were in control of France, they would not have succumbed to the British so quickly!" Long Yufei said secretly, the retreat of the French made him more determined to support the Bonaparte family to overthrow Louis. Philip I's thoughts, even though his son and Louis. The marriage of Philip I's granddaughter had just been confirmed. However, he was already planning to abandon Louis now. Philip I is gone. Between countries, this is usually the case, and everyone often only thinks about the interests of the country.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese Empire has no objection to the British joining the Canal Company. The specific affairs are still discussed by the four of us! As a last resort, Long Yufei still chose to compromise.

"Your Majesty, your choice is very wise!" The Earl of Granville said humbly. However, the smile in his eyes betrayed his true thoughts at this time. To be able to force the emperor of the Chinese Empire to make concessions was a remarkable achievement in his opinion.

The Chinese Empire relented, and the rest was much easier. Representatives of the Chinese Empire, Great Britain, France, and the Kingdom of Spain began to renegotiate at the Élysée Palace about the distribution of shares in the Canal Development Company. Previously, before Britain joined in, the Chinese Empire held 40 percent of the Canal Company's shares, France 35 percent, the Kingdom of Spain 15 percent, and the remaining 10 percent to Egypt. After all, it is impossible for a canal to be dug in Egyptian land without the support of the land snakes. However, now that the British have joined in, the Egyptians have a 10 percent stake, that is not to be thought of.

"Ladies and gentlemen, do you have any mention about the distribution of shares in the Canal Development Company?" Lin Zihao said expressionlessly. Under the pressure of the British, they had to be allowed to join in, so that the shares in the hands of the Chinese Empire would be reduced, and the future gains would also be reduced. Lin Zihao's heart, of course, will not be happy. Of course, the French Prime Minister, the Duke of Dalmatia, and the Spanish Foreign Minister, José. Morality. Salamanca wouldn't be too happy in her heart.

"Of the shares of the Canal Development Company, the British Empire should have at least thirty percent of the shares. The British Empire could exert its influence to make the Governor of Egypt, Mohammed. Ali delegated the right to dig the canal to us, thus saving a lot of trouble. British Foreign Secretary, Earl Glanville, said first.

"The Kingdom of Spain originally had only 15 percent of the shares, which is already very little. This is also the bottom line of the Kingdom of Spain. "Spanish Foreign Minister José. Morality. Salamanca said quickly. Compared with the three great powers of China, Britain and France, the strength of the Kingdom of Spain was too weak. He knew that it would not be so easy to keep 15 percent of the shares.

"The shares held by the Kingdom of France cannot be less than thirty percent either!" French Prime Minister Duke Dalmatia also went on to speak.

Lin Zihao's face suddenly became very ugly, 30 percent of Britain, 30 percent of France, 15 percent of the Kingdom of Spain, and after deducting 10 percent reserved for Egypt, only 15 percent of the Chinese Empire remained. How can this work? The Chinese Empire's voice in the Canal Development Company was only half that of Britain and France, as was the case with the Kingdom of Spain! This was absolutely unacceptable to the Chinese Empire. Anyway, the Chinese Empire is the initiator of the Canal Development Company!

"Ladies and gentlemen, do you really think this distribution plan is appropriate?" Lin Zihao said coldly.

Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Spain, José. Morality. Salamanca's face was a little ashamed, but the faces of the Count of Granville and the Duke of Dalmatia were still very normal, and they didn't seem to realize their shamelessness.

"Well, no matter what, as the proposer of the canal development plan, the Chinese Empire's stake in the canal development company cannot be less than forty percent!" Lin Zihao also said directly.

For a while, the atmosphere in the conference room became very solemn. (To be continued......)