House of Commons, London, United Kingdom.

Prime Minister William Pitt again gave a long roaring speech, and finally shouted at the surroundings:

"Today is the last day of 1808, and now we must make a final decision.

"Either open up the banking and financial industry to Daming in exchange for a loan from Daming Bank.

"Either we can postpone the repayment of government money again and issue new bonds at the same time.

"One of these two directions must be chosen, otherwise the UK government is about to go bankrupt!

"Your Excellency the Speaker, please, preside over the vote!"

When Pete saw Zhu Jingyuan's conditions a few days ago, he had a feeling that he had reappeared yesterday.

If you consider it completely calmly and objectively, the conditions given by Daming are actually acceptable.

Opening up investment permits in the financial and steel, machinery and other industries to the Ming will certainly give the Ming the opportunity to control the British economy.

However, when the Ming Dynasty continued to invest in the UK, the two sides would bind each other through these investments and eliminate their hostility.

However, such a decision would have been absolutely impossible to pass in the UK.

The powers of the British House of Commons are actually very large, although nominally they are only legislative, financial, and supervising.

But these three powers, combined with the British legal system, make them very broad.

New fiscal plans need to be legislated, and of course certain things must be legislated to open or prohibit certain things.

What is a regulation and resolution in the Ming Dynasty is a bill in the UK.

All the demands put forward by Zhu Jingyuan on behalf of Daming must be decided by the parliament and can only be implemented after being passed by legislation.

At the same time, the British court had transitioned from a traditional kingdom to a bourgeois regime.

The deputies of the House of Commons are the spokesmen of the bourgeoisie in all trades.

To open up certain industries to Daming will inevitably damage the interests of the existing British manufacturers in the corresponding industries.

The spokesperson of the corresponding manufacturer will inevitably oppose such a proposal.

The free trade policy that Britain has adhered to in history is actually from the completion of the first industrial revolution, when Britain intended to use its own technological advantages to cooperate with trade to suppress the technological development of other countries.

Before the completion of the Industrial Revolution, they had long been a protectionist policy, and the Corn Laws were the epitome of this.

In this world, Britain has never achieved technological superiority, and certainly no one supports a free trade policy.

Pete knew that none of these proposals could be passed, and he took them out for discussion very seriously and even irritablely.

Pete is very strong supporter of opening up various industries to Daming,

The aim is to advance by retreating.

If you don't support the opening of these industries to the Ming Dynasty, then you should invest in it yourself.

If you don't let the court of the United Kingdom ask for a loan from the Ming Dynasty, then you will give more low-interest loans, and at the same time give the debt a deferral of the debt.

The British court had gradually been transformed into a bourgeois platform for compromise.

But to get them to compromise and keep this court running, it often takes reasons and methods.

The demands put forward by Zhu Jingyuan on behalf of the Ming Dynasty became a force to force all sides of Britain to compromise.

So Pete is now more grateful to Zhu Jingyuan for these requests.

Eventually, under the chairmanship of the Speaker, the official voting results came out.

More than two-thirds of the delegates opposed the opening of the financial market to Daming and were able to accept a debt extension.

When the bill finally formed a bill and the final draft was confirmed, Pete was relieved again.

This hurdle is finally over.

…………

Outside Paris, France, at the Palace of Versailles.

The discussion on Daming's request has also reached the final stage.

In Louis XVI's bedchamber, there were only two people on the scene: Louis XVI and the Duke of Richelieu.

The Duke of Richelieu explained his final judgment to his sovereign:

"Your Majesty, I still think that we should trust His Highness Charles' decision......"

Louis XVI said with a very tangled expression:

"Charles' decision...... I'm afraid he's completely dazed by the Great Eclipse Prince......"

Richelieu immediately reminded:

"According to His Excellency Talleyrand's report, Prince Dashi really treats His Highness Shire as a close friend.

"The level of closeness and friendship between them is far greater than the etiquette of ordinary royals.

"There is no even unnecessary aristocratic etiquette between them, and when they are together, they are like ordinary people.

"When His Royal Highness Charles saw Prince Dashi, he climbed directly into his bed and chatted.

"The low-interest loan conditions given by Prince Dashi are really very favorable."

Louis XVI was still a little hesitant:

"However, the opening up of the financial industry ...... Moreover, Charles also demanded that he accept it all and fully fall to the Ming ......"

The Duke of Richelieu said:

"I believe in His Highness Charles's decision, but it doesn't mean that we have to do exactly what His Highness asks.

"The diplomatic side is tilted towards the Ming Dynasty, but it is not necessarily a one-time direct reversal, there can be a process.

"The opening up of related industries can also be gradual.

"Food factories and textile factories are regular manufacturers that can be directly open to Daming.

"Banking & Finance...... For loans, it can also be opened directly.

"The opening up of these industries has been able to let Daming see our attitude, and it will not be too hostile to us in the future.

"Power plants, steel plants, and machinery factories can try to establish joint ventures with Daming, and require Daming to gradually transfer technology in the process of cooperation.

"Road, rail, and shipbuilding may temporarily open only the colonies of French Canada to which His Highness Charles has promised.

"Schools, newspapers, theaters, radio news broadcasts, and other industries may temporarily restrict the scope and categories, and decide whether to expand the scope according to the subsequent situation.

"At the same time, it is possible to let His Royal Highness Charles and Prince Dashi coordinate privately, and these cooperation should not be carried out at the same time, and the same gradual pattern should be maintained.

Finally, in order to avoid overstimulating domestic manufacturers, let both sides refrain from fanfare.

"Don't do public promotion right away, just start investing in construction silently."

Louis XVI hesitated for a few seconds this time, and finally sighed softly:

"Just do as you say...... I really hope that Charles and Prince Daishoku can really become friends......"

The Duke of Richelieu bowed earnestly and agreed:

"Your will."

France, unlike the United Kingdom, does not currently have a permanent parliament.

The country is still governed by traditional monarchs, courts, and officials, and it is still a traditional monarchy.

So the king and the prime minister can decide most things in private.

Historically, Louis XVI convened the Estates-General to make money.

Now when I was preparing to open, I received the conditions of Daming.

Since Da Ming is willing to give a loan, there is no need to toss the third-level meeting.

This decision-making model, of course, can reduce constraints, but there are also dangers.

Due to the new bourgeoisie and the traditional aristocracy and the new aristocracy, there was a lack of direct compromise with the monarch.

After the contradictions between the two sides intensify, it is difficult to eliminate them through coordination, and once they erupt, they will be more violent.

The status of the Ming court was similar to that of France, and the authority of the Ming emperor was higher than that of the French king.

But the Ming royal family is also the largest bourgeois group in the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, although the Ming Emperor was a traditional monarch, he was also a bourgeois emperor.

…………

In the next two days, the decisions of the British and French courts were successively sent to the delegation of Xintianfu.

The representatives of Great Britain and British America got together as soon as they got the news.

Queen Charlotte looked at Grenville and asked:

"What did the telegram say, how did Dad, Parliament, Prime Minister Pitt decide?

"Do you want to accept Daming's conditions? How many are accepted? ”

British Foreign Secretary, Grenville, handed the telegram to the little queen:

"All of them were refused, and none of them were promised."

Charlotte didn't look at the specific content of the telegram anymore, and directly asked with a bitter face in shock:

"Why? Why refuse? ”

Monroe, on the other side, explained to his own queen;

"If Daming's capital enters the British mainland, it will definitely damage the interests of the parliamentarians.

"Britain is a bourgeois court, and it is impossible to bring in an uncontrollable competitor.

"So Prince Dashi's request was completely rejected by the parliament as a matter of course."

Charlotte was stunned and silent for a few seconds, and then suddenly asked Monroe:

"Britain refused, so can we in the United States accept it?

"I am the Queen, Your Excellency Monroe is the Prime Minister, and Mr. Jefferson is the Speaker.

"All three of us are here, can we just decide?"

When Monroe heard this question, he was obviously stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Charlotte to think so.

Monroe thought about it carefully and found that this question was really a problem:

"Daming's investment ...... For the United States, this is not necessarily a bad thing.

"In the future of the United States, the current industry will basically be plantations.

"Whether it is the steel industry, or education and transportation, it is relatively backward.

"The backward local manufacturers in the corresponding industry are simply not enough to compete with the Ming royal consortium administration.

"So on the whole, if Daming can open up to invest in the United States, it will be a good thing for the United States."

Charlotte clapped her hands a little excitedly and said:

"Then we, the United States, will accept the request of His Royal Highness Prince Daishi!"

Monroe stopped talking, I just explained what was possible, I didn't say that this kind of thing could be done.

Jefferson, next to Monroe, reminded with a serious expression:

"It is useless for the United States to accept it, and our decision will be rejected by the British Parliament again."

Grenville nodded and said:

"Yes, by the law, what is decided and laws enacted by the United States Parliament cannot be contrary to the laws and decisions of the United Kingdom Parliament except with the permission of the United Kingdom Parliament.

"Now that the peace talks are over, there is no need for the cooperation with Daming to continue to be paralyzed, so we can prepare to leave for London or Richmond ......"

Charlotte shook her head vigorously and said:

"No, I don't want to go, I haven't lived enough, I haven't played enough.

"And London and New York are the coldest times now, so I don't want to go back now.

"If you want to go, you can go on your own, I will continue to live here."

Charlotte said, turned her head and left the scene directly, and the personal maid behind hurriedly followed.

After Charlotte went out, she found the driver in the courtyard and asked the other party to drive her into the palace to see Zhu Jingyuan.

Zhu Jingyuan was reading the report on the construction of the Panama Canal when he heard a report from a servant outside that the Queen of America was visiting.

Zhu Jingyuan put down the report and asked the servant to bring Charlotte in.

Before Zhu Jingyuan could speak, Charlotte trotted all the way to Zhu Jingyuan:

"Your Royal Highness, I don't want to go back to London or Richmond, I want to stay in Xintianfu ......"

Zhu Jingyuan asked with some surprise:

"What's wrong? What happened? ”

Charlotte said right away:

"My dad and Uncle Pete have rejected all your demands, and now they are ready to pack up and leave.

"I don't want to go with them, I want to stay here, it's much more comfortable than London and Richmond."

Zhu Jingyuan has not yet received a positive response from the United Kingdom, and now he has heard the news from Charlotte, but he is not too far away.

When Zhu Jingyuan first proposed conditions to Britain, he had already expected this outcome.

Zhu Jingyuan knew the situation in Britain and knew that it was basically impossible for the other party to agree.

So I didn't discuss it in detail with the British at that time.

Now hearing Charlotte's complaints, Zhu Jingyuan reminded noncommittally:

"Your family is back in London, and you're the only one left alone, and your father may think I've kidnapped you."

Charlotte was stunned at first, and then rejoiced:

"Yes, Your Royal Highness, you kidnap me! You kidnapped me, so I don't have to go back......"

Zhu Jingyuan subconsciously wanted to say that Charlotte was messing around, but when the words came to his lips, he found that this plan seemed to be a bit feasible:

"Hmm...... For the sake of the British, who do not have a good relationship, I will mediate and arrange for planes and warships to transport you to New Tianfu.

"As a result, after the armistice was signed, the British did not give me anything in return, should I be angry?"

Charlotte immediately chimed in:

"Yes, Your Royal Highness, you should be angry...... But why, you don't seem angry? ”

Zhu Jingyuan smiled and said:

"There's no point in being simply angry,

"You can't make your life better, and you can't let your opponent be punished.

So when you want to get angry, find a way to punish the person who angers you, instead of sulking yourself.

"I'm going to give the British and Americans a little punishment now.

"Detain the second in line to the throne of the United Kingdom, the queen of the United States, in the New Heavenly Palace."

Charlotte was a little dizzy by Zhu Jingyuan's words, but quickly understood what Zhu Jingyuan was going to do.

Isn't it just to keep yourself!

Charlotte happily took two steps forward, to the distance that Zhu Jingyuan could touch:

"Then Your Royal Highness, you can detain me!"

Zhu Jingyuan couldn't help but feel funny when he heard her repeat this strange request, and raised his hand to touch the girl's hair:

"Okay, then I'll detain you and keep Grenville and Monroe from taking you.

"Until the British show enough sincerity!"

Charlotte was quick to add:

"Until the British agree to all the conditions!"

Zhu Jingyuan almost burst out laughing:

"No way, even if I keep you here forever, they won't all agree."

Charlotte shook her body slightly and said:

"Then you'll never let me go."

Zhu Jingyuan shook his head again.

Zhu Jingyuan can't hold Charlotte forever.

Zhu Jingyuan needs Charlotte to go back to be the spokesperson for his new products.

Whether it's a deodorant or a new women's outfit, you have to go to Tessie and America to show it.

You have been staying in Xintianfu, how can you be this spokesperson:

"The current contradiction between Da Ming and the British is not deep, and I can't keep you here.

"But I'll at least save you until summer arrives in England and America.

"In the meantime, let's see what the British are willing to offer."

When Charlotte heard that she couldn't be detained here forever, she felt a little regretful.

However, spring in the northern hemisphere is still at least three months away.

March is a long time for children, so it's not too late.

She knew she couldn't stay here forever.

That's it for today. Recently, I found that a hard disk on the computer may be about to break, these two days I bought a new hard disk for the computer to replace, last night to dump data, a night did not sleep well, today the system has a problem, toss until the afternoon to get it right, barely finished writing this chapter, sleepy eyelids fight, I went to sleep first.