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"Your Majesty, this is an agreement between us and the Chinese that we will purchase from the Chinese Empire thirty converters for a total price of two and a half million pounds, as well as new steelmaking technology, large steam engine technology, new train locomotive technology, new explosives technology, four 'Western Zhou-class' warships, and a full set of design drawings and key technologies. If you have no objections, we can sign an agreement with the Chinese Empire. "The French Prime Minister of the Duke of Dalmatia to King Louis. Philip I proclaimed.

"Two thousand three and a half million pounds? Wouldn't the price be too high? "Louis. Philip I frowned. This is already equivalent to 40 percent of France's annual revenue. Now the French army is fighting the Arabs in Algeria, and it costs a lot of military money every year, and there is simply no extra money to buy these things.

"Your Majesty, this price is not too high. If it is lower, the Chinese will not agree. This is already the price that has been finalized after our bargaining. The Foreign Secretary, the Count of Morlay, also said.

Louis. Philip I nodded, then asked, "Do these technologies really work that well for France?" "What he fears most is spending so much money. But in practice, it didn't work. In this case, he will undoubtedly become an excuse for the opposition's attacks. When the time comes, perhaps his reign will be even more turbulent. If that's the case. He prefers to keep France steady.

"Your Majesty, these techniques are very useful. The new steelmaking technology can greatly reduce the cost of steelmaking, so that the French industry has developed rapidly. In addition, it will also play a role in promoting the French military industry. The new type of gunpowder can directly improve the combat effectiveness of the army. Perhaps, after equipping the new gunpowder-filled ammunition. Our army was easily able to defeat the Arabs in Algeria and free France from the quagmire of war. As for the 'Western Zhou-class' warships needed by the navy, it is even more important. After getting four 'Western Zhou-class' warships. And after France builds more 'Western Zhou-class' warships on its own, we will be able to lead the British in naval strength. Maybe there will be a chance to defeat Britain and pull Britain down from its position as the supremacy of the sea. When the time comes, it will be France that replaces Britain. It's time to become the new world hegemon. Said the Duke of Dalmatia. When Napoleon the Great ruled France. It was also the United Kingdom that regarded England as France's worst enemy. It's a pity that France at that time almost became the master of the European continent, but it was helpless against Britain, and was finally destroyed by Britain and other European countries, which made the French people always very sorry. If France were able to defeat England, it would undoubtedly give the Orleanists the support of all the French. The throne of Philip I will also be completely secured.

"Okay. Prime Minister, since the purchase of these technologies is so beneficial to France. Then let's buy from the Chinese, I completely agree! "Louis. Philip I said. As long as he can secure his dominance, any effort will be worth it.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Then we are ready to sign a formal contract with the Chinese tomorrow. Said the Duke of Dalmatia.

"Prime Minister, can the government's financial resources support such a large sum of money?" Louis. Philip I asked. Although France now has a lot of fiscal revenue, there are also many places to use money. In this regard, Louis. Philip I was also very clear.

"Your Majesty, we can borrow from the major banks. I believe that they will be willing to lend money to the government. After all, when France becomes stronger, it is also very beneficial for them. They will not be afraid that the government will not be able to return the money. "The Duke of Dalmatia has already figured out a solution.

Louis. Philip I nodded, even though it would leave the French government in high debt. However, if it is handled well, there should be no problems, and he believes in the abilities of the Duke of Dalmatia. It's just that the prime minister is not young, and if he can be a little younger, maybe the rule of the Orleans faction will be more stable.

After completing the negotiations with the French government, Lin Zihao, the foreign minister of the Chinese Empire, also set out from Paris and rushed to the Palace of Fontainebleau to meet with the emperor Xià and inform Long Yufei of the results of the talks. This agreement, if it is to be signed in the end, it still needs Long Yufei's nod. Of course, Lin Zihao believes that Long Yufei will not refuse. After all, in this agreement, the Chinese Empire would make a huge profit of more than 70 million Chinese dollars. This is a timely rain for the empire that is actively preparing to launch a final attack on the Manchus!

When Lin Zihao arrived at the Palace of Fontainebleau, it was already the evening of November 23. Emperor Long Yufei and his concubine Ammi have already visited the beautiful scenery of the Palace of Fontainebleau.

The Château de Fontainebleau is one of the largest royal palaces in France, nestled in a forest of 170 square kilometers. From the 12th century, it was the hunting palace of the kings of France. In addition, the Château de Fontainebleau is only more than 60 kilometers away from Paris, and many French kings like to spend their holidays here.

"Your Majesty, the minister has already negotiated with the French government, and this is the last agreement we have reached." Lin Zihao presented a draft agreement to Long Yufei. The agreement detailed the prices for the various technologies that the Chinese Empire had sold to France.

"Haha, the total price is 23.5 million pounds, which is really good! The empire will get a huge profit in this order! Lord Lin, you have made a great contribution to the Empire! Long Yufei said excitedly. He predicted that a war against the Manchus would be launched by the autumn of next year at the latest. This was the last battle against the Manchus and the first battle to unify China. In this war, the military expenditure will certainly not be less. Although the Chinese Empire has developed rapidly in recent years, there are many places to use money. Originally, Long Yufei was ready to tighten his belt, but he didn't expect the French to take the initiative to send such a large sum of money.

"Yes, Your Majesty. At this time, our military spending for the Manchu war was almost enough. Lin Zihao said with a smile. This visit to Europe is a huge credit to him. After returning to China, after Prime Minister Li Decheng completes his term, it will always be his turn.

Long Yufei's concubine Amomi secretly smacked her tongue. The order of 20 million pounds is simply incomparable to Thailand. Thailand's annual fiscal revenue is only more than 1 million baht.

"In that case, I will sign an agreement with the French tomorrow." Lin Zihao said.

"yes, okay." Long Yufei said. This trip to Europe can be said to have gained a lot! The profit of more than 70 million Chinese dollars obtained from the French, together with the profit of 18 million Chinese dollars obtained from the Spaniards, has reached more than 90 million Chinese dollars. This money is enough to support the Chinese Empire's war against the Manchus!

"Your Majesty, the French also have a mention, that is, the Belgian princess Charlotte married His Royal Highness the Crown Prince as a side concubine, and France handed over the decision to the Belgian King Leopold I and his wife." Lin Zihao said.

"The King of Belgium? Do you think they will agree? Long Yufei asked. After all, Europe is monogamous because of its Catholicism. Although these Europeans also have a lot of lovers behind their backs, there is only one wife on the surface.

"Majesty, I think the Belgians will agree! Belgium is not in a good situation right now. We defeated the Dutch in Indonesia, which caused the Dutch to suffer heavy losses, but it also caused the Dutch to start to reform their military forces, and the Dutch army was much stronger. Despite the protection of the Treaty of London, the Dutch did not dare to act rashly. But if the situation in Europe changes, the Dutch will definitely invade Belgium again! Lin Zihao analyzed.

"Tell the King of Belgium that if this family business can be accomplished, the Empire can provide a sum of arms to the Kingdom of Belgium. And, instructors can be sent to train the army for them. Long Yufei said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Lin Zihao nodded. He knew that Long Yufei wanted to use this to meddle in European affairs. If the marriage between the Empire and Belgium was successful, the Empire would be able to intervene in the affairs of Europe in the name of it. Of course, it depends on whether the King of Belgium agrees or not.

At this time, the imperial ambassador to France, Guo Mingquan, walked in. In the past few days that Long Yufei has been in France, Guo Mingquan has been around with him.

"Your Majesty, Lord Lin, the guests are here!" Guo Mingquan said.

"Well, let's go to the study!" Long Yufei said. Then he and Lin Zihao went to the study. His concubine, Amami, left in amusement.

Soon, under the leadership of Guo Mingquan, three Frenchmen entered Long Yufei's study. These three Frenchmen are all men, an old man, and two people who are about the same age as Long Yufei. However, from their bodies, there is a noble temperament.

"Your Majesty, this is Charles. Louis. Napoleon. Lord Bonaparte. This is Jérôme. Lord Bonaparte. This is Alexander. Colona. H.E. Valewski. Ladies and gentlemen, this is His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire, and this is His Excellency Lin Zihao, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire. Guo Mingquan introduced to Long Yufei.

Long Yufei was looking at these three people when they came in. Their identities are not simple, one is Napoleon's nephew, the other is Napoleon's brother, and the other is Napoleon's illegitimate son. (To be continued......)