"Yes, I chose Mystia. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info" Victoria nodded: "Although the current Duchy of Mystia is still very weak, I can see its potential. ”

After that, there was silence. William didn't respond in the first place, and Victoria didn't let him respond in the first place. She waited patiently.

"What if...... If you look at it from the original world. The current kingdom of Briton is like England in the 18th century. Only this time, the Bretons were not defeated in the Hundred Years' War. It even annexed Burgundy...... It was a kingdom now known as Lotyrnia.

At the same time, Frisia is the equivalent of the slightly enhanced Netherlands. In other words, Britain still controls Brittany, Normandy, Burgundy, and the Netherlands. Just look at the size of the territory and the number of people. These territories were even larger than the native kingdom of Briton.

However, with such a large territory, the basis of domination is unstable. And the power of the Britons was also resisted by the two Gothic states, as well as the Kingdom of Asturias. In this case...... The other party seems to want me to let Mystia play the role of 'Prussian'.

Britton's relationship with Mystia is like that of England and Prussia in recent history. Prussia needed the support of a strong state in economic, diplomatic terms. At the same time, England also needed a 'thug' on the European continent. to help him balance the power of the European countries. Both sides use each other to take what they need. Eventually, the alliance managed to defeat all of their rivals in the Seven Years' War. Russia, Austria, but also France......"

After thinking about it for a while, William looked up and looked at Victoria: "What about me, or what about Mystia?

"Market. Victoria replied, "I allow the goods of Mystia to enter freely into all the territories under the control of the Kingdom of Britton." Including the mainland, all the lands in the Old World, and overseas colonies. ”

Victoria, who calls herself "the other Queen of Breton", is confident: "Economy, money, trade, markets. You should know how rare this is for a rising nation - especially when the Bretons control the sea. If I don't allow it, you won't be able to find enough ships to transport your goods at all. If I don't allow it, your ships won't be able to get out of the Polotsk Sea.

But if we work together, things will be different.

You'll have enough market to meet your selling needs. At the same time, you also have the best material circulation channel in the world. Your fleet will be unimpeded across the oceans, and at the same time—"

At the same time, I will be a thorn in the side of these countries. William interrupted Victoria somewhat unceremoniously, and then said, "Gothic Empire, Gothic Kingdom, Asturias." These nations will be hostile to me because of my proximity to Breton. Unfortunately, I don't have the geographical advantage of Briton, an impassable strait and a large number of naval forces. My country is right on the continent and is easily attacked. ”

"You don't have to worry about that. Victoria smiled and said: "The Gothic Empire has always been a mess, and half of the current territory of the Visigothic Kingdom is under the control of Briton, and there is nothing to be done. Asturias is too far away from Mystia. And there is no territorial border between the two of you. It's hard to imagine that the other side will come from far and wide to attack Mystia.

In this case, all the kingdom wanted Mystia to do was to hold back a few members of the scattered Gothic Empire. And send reinforcements to help a little while we are in battle with the Visigoths. ”

"Yes......" William thought for a moment - according to his idea, what he wanted was a centralized empire that would span the entire Old World with all Gothic kingdoms and Slavian domains. And this way, of course, will be hated by the Britons. The contradictions between the two sides are irreconcilable.

At the same time, William also coveted the vast and wealthy colony of the Britons. In the future, Mystia will inevitably develop a large navy and expand its overseas territory. This would also lead to a fierce conflict with the Britons......

But that will be in the future, more than ten years, even decades, even before William's death, may not be able to happen. In that case, William felt that it would be better to make a deal with the Britons first to reap sufficient benefits.

"Although ......" William hesitated, and his attitude softened: "Although you said so, but at present, it is difficult for Mystia's strength to do this." ”

"Yes. It's really hard at the moment. "But with the support of Briton, everything would be very simple," said Victoria. ”

"What do you want to do?" asked William.

"What do you need?" asked Victoria rhetorically.

"......" William was startled by the other party's tone. However, he quickly calmed down and continued: "I need a lot of things. In addition to the marketing and sailing support you mentioned earlier, I also need technical support. My country needs to import enough steam engines, factories need to be built, railways need to be built...... In addition to machinery and equipment, we also need a sufficient number of skilled workers and engineers. ”

"It's all going to happen. Victoria replied, "There will be machines, there will be engineers who build factories, there will be railway engineers." There will also be academies for training skilled workers. I can give you all these things. ”

Hearing the other party's words, William swallowed his saliva angrily.

"Aren't you afraid to end up making an enemy for yourself?" though he knew that this question was not good for him. But William couldn't help but ask.

"Enemy, are you, Istia?" said Victoria, who was surprised when she heard William's words, and then couldn't help laughing, "It's not funny, Count. Yes......"

It was clear that she was not afraid of Mystia. At the same time, the development prospects of Mystia are also "not optimistic". She also didn't have William's knowledge and information from another world. She did not know, although Britain and Prussia maintained a good relationship for a long time. But after Prussia unified the entire German Empire, it quickly replaced France as the greatest challenger to the British Empire.

"Now, you can rest assured, Count?" Victoria did not apologize for her faux pas. She continued to be on top. As a strong man, overlooking William - although their actions are parallel: "Specific issues, terms, how to cooperate. Is there a treaty...... These things will be negotiated by the following people after today. And now, we can continue to eat, right?"

"I think, yes. William replied. Afterward, before he tried to move the fork again, Victoria shook the bell. Immediately a servant came in and removed all the dishes.

With the two parties already agreeing on a cooperation intention, William didn't feel that the other party needed to humiliate him, so he wanted to know an answer.

"The dish is cold. So Victoria gave him an answer: "But don't worry, Count, for soon a new dish will be served." I promise it won't be long...... Or do you want to have some snacks or something?"

...... William believed that he would not like this woman for a long time. Even though she's really good-looking.

The rest of the time didn't mean much to William. Just a time to eat, chat, and enjoy. Halfway through, Victoria called in the band, and after dinner, fresh fruit was brought in from all over the country on the fastest clipper boat, and the most popular ballet and opera company in Riga......

Even during the economic crisis, those who work in the entertainment industry are certainly not having a good time. The price will be relatively low. But it's never cheap.

And, from Victoria's conversation, William also listened. These steps are "normal". It's not because I'm going to have a banquet for William today, so it's added temporarily. She does it every day.

Victoria's daily life is like this, eating the best food, listening to the best music, enjoying the best dance, and handling everything with ease...... If one were to judge someone who was "the best in the world", then William felt that he would vote for Victoria.

And just like that, William ended his conversation with Victoria. On the way back, William's mood was hard to calm down...... Upward, competitive, and successful...... A feeling called "jealousy" began to sprout in his heart......