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"Your Majesty, the new French ambassador to China, Bourblon, and the Kingdom of Prussia's minister to China, Klaus, would like to see you. When do you see them indirectly? Imperial Foreign Minister Lin Zihao said to Long Yufei. As the strength of the Chinese Empire became stronger and stronger, especially after the Imperial Army inflicted heavy losses on the Russian army in Shengjing and almost annihilated a Cossack cavalry corps of the Russian army, countries did not dare to underestimate the Chinese Empire.

"The French and the Prussians? What do they want to do? Long Yufei frowned. Now France is back in the hands of the Bonapartes. Shire. Louis. Napoleon. After Bonaparte became president of France, he began to exclude dissidents and consolidate his position. Long Yufei knew that Charles. Louis. Napoleon. Bonaparte was preparing for the title of emperor. The French ambassador to China has also been replaced, and the former Alexandre de l'Orleans faction. Rouen has returned to China, and Counsellor Bourblon has officially taken his place as the new ambassador to China. Today, France is still the Empire's most important ally in Europe. However, with the rise to power of the Charles, the relationship between the Chinese Empire and France began to gradually change. After all, the Chinese Empire is now getting stronger and stronger, which is not a good thing for France. Charles is a guy who dreams of one day being able to surpass his uncle's feats. In this way, in the future, the Chinese Empire and France, that is, competitors. Even enemies. As for the Kingdom of Prussia, with the guarantee of the Chinese Empire, and the fact that the Chinese Empire attracted the attention of Russia and many European powers in the Far East. The Kingdom of Prussia has sharpened its knives and is ready to take action against the Kingdom of Denmark and begin their path to unification. This is 20 years ahead of history. However, this is also what Long Yufei wants to see. A mighty German empire rises in the middle of Europe, and the entire Vienna system will fall apart. When the time comes, Europe will be even more chaotic. There will simply be no way for the Western world to unite as a whole. In this way, the Chinese Empire would not have to worry about one day becoming an enemy of all of Europe.

"Your Majesty, the request of the French is simple. They want to send military observers to learn more about the war. After all, France had not fought a large-scale war for several years, at a time when new weapons were constantly emerging. The French army's operational thinking has become somewhat old. The president of France is a man who does not want to be lonely. Wait until he has seized the power of France. France's foreign expansion will certainly take place soon. In addition, the new weapons we used in this war are also coveted by the French. We didn't have any of these weapons in our previous dealings with France. As for the Prussians, they were preparing for war against Denmark. With the strength of the Kingdom of Prussia, the Kingdom of Denmark was not their opponent at all. What they really feared was interference from other European powers. If you can get our support, or if you can get some advanced weapons and equipment from us, this is for the Kingdom of Prussia. It's even more certain. Foreign Minister Lin Zihao said.

"Hmmm! These foreign devils have a good calculation. However, how could the empire let them do so lightly? Long Yufei said disdainfully. The Western powers reacted to the Imperial Army's heavy defeat of the 4th Cossack Cavalry Corps of the Russian army at Shengjing. At first, they didn't believe it, thinking that the Chinese Empire was lying. However, with the denial of the Russians, this made the great powers realize that the Russian army may have really suffered a heavy loss. Otherwise, the Russians would not have reacted so much. This quickly caused a shock in Europe, you know, the whole of Europe was afraid of the Cossack cavalry of the Russian army. The Western powers are afraid that they will be attacked by the Russian army. Historically, the Cossack cavalry of the Russian army inflicted great damage on these Western powers. If they could learn from the Chinese Empire how to deal with the Cossack cavalry, then they would no longer have to fear Russia. It is precisely on the basis of this consideration that Russia is clamoring to set foot in Shengjing and be ashamed. Tsar Nicholas I hoped that with this battle, the European powers would know that Russia's military strength was still very strong, and the battle of Shengjing was only a small setback for them. Of course, whether the Russians can get their wish or not will only be known after the fight.

"Then, Your Majesty, do you want to meet them?" Foreign Minister Lin Zihao asked.

"Schedule a time to see you! They wanted to send military observers, which was impossible. The combat power of the Imperial Army could not be easily understood by them. As for the new weapons, the heavy machine gun is still the ace weapon of the Imperial Army, which is top secret and will not be considered for sale. Long Yufei said. Heavy machine guns, as well as light squad machine guns under development, are important weapons guarantees for the Imperial Army's world domination in the future. If it leaks out, it will be a huge loss for the Imperial Army. Although France was an ally of the Empire, and the Kingdom of Prussia was a potential ally of the Empire, today's allies could become enemies tomorrow. The Chinese Empire had to think about the future of the empire.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I know. So, can the meeting be scheduled for tomorrow? Lin Zihao nodded, and then asked.

"Well, then it will be arranged for tomorrow, first with the French ambassador, and then with the minister of the Kingdom of Prussia." Long Yufei said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I'll arrange it!" Lin Zihao said.

At 9 a.m. on October 23, 1846, Emperor Long Yufei received the French ambassador to China, Bourblon, at the palace.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, good morning. Let me, on behalf of your Excellency the President, extend to you my most sincere greetings. And, Your Excellency the President, I hope to see you again in Paris! The French ambassador to China, Bourblon, said with a smile. Shire. Louis. Napoleon. After Bonaparte came to power, the Bonapartist officials, one by one, were reused.

"Thank you, Your Excellency the President, and please convey my greetings to him on my behalf. And, at the right time, invite His Excellency the President to visit China! Long Yufei said. Although he was interested in the Charles. Louis. Napoleon. Some of Bonaparte's style of conduct was unpleasant, but he also had to admit that Charles. Louis. Napoleon. Bonaparte was indeed a tyrant. Otherwise, he would not have been able to establish the Second French Empire and restore the glory of the Bonapartes.

Next, after a few more pleasantries and some non-nutritious words, the French ambassador to China, Bourbulon, began to get down to business.

"Your Majesty, France has always been concerned about the wars of the Chinese Empire with the Manchus and Russia. And in this war, France has always been on the side of the Chinese Empire. Now it seems that the Chinese Empire is already in an advantageous position in the war, and a future victory is just around the corner. France hopes to be able to send a military observer mission to observe this war and to enhance exchanges between our two countries and two militaries. Ambassador Bourblon said. This war has attracted the attention of the whole world. The future trend of the war, as well as the new tactics and new weapons used in this war, are of great interest to all countries. If we can learn something from this war, it will inevitably raise the military strength of various countries to a higher level. The military strength of a country is the foundation of the country, and this is the most important thing.

"Thanks to France for their help to the Reich. For this war, the Chinese Empire was confident of a final victory. However, the battlefield is too dangerous for security if your country's military observer mission goes to the front line. In this case, it is better for your country's military observer group to stay in Guangzhou, and we can let them observe it at the General Staff. Long Yufei thought about it and took a compromise approach. After all, if France were to be rejected outright, it would be detrimental to the close and friendly relations between the two countries. It is very necessary for the Chinese Empire to become truly strong and to maintain good relations with France.

"Your Majesty, the soldiers of France are ready to sacrifice for their country. The dangers on the battlefield, presumably they are very clear. If a tragedy really happens, we are willing to take responsibility for it, and none of it has anything to do with the Chinese Empire. Ambassador Bourblon said. What France wants to know is the real combat power and tactics of the Imperial Chinese Army, what can you see if you stay in the General Staff? As for the danger, there is certainly one. However, it's definitely not that intimidating. Could it be that the Chinese Empire would really ignore the safety of military observers?

"Your Excellency, I don't think there is any need to discuss this issue anymore. The Imperial General Staff welcomes the visit of the Military Observer Mission of your country. If you go to the front, forget it! Long Yufei said resolutely.

Seeing Long Yufei's resolute expression, Ambassador Burblon had no choice but to stop insisting. Although he was a little dissatisfied in his heart, he was more helpless. The Chinese Empire was no worse than France, and the alliance between the two sides was equal. It was impossible for France to force the Chinese Empire to do what it did.

"Your Majesty, I wonder what the Chinese Empire thinks of the current situation in Europe?" Bourblon changed the subject.

"I think a stable and peaceful Europe will be of great help to the whole world. The expansion of some countries is the root cause of tension in Europe. However, Europe is too far away from the Chinese Empire for us to influence Europe. Long Yufei said. At least before the Suez Canal was dug up, it would take more than two months to travel from the Chinese Empire to Europe. Even after the canal is opened, it takes a month. The current Chinese Empire has almost no influence on Europe. (To be continued......)