It must be admitted that it was the right decision for John Nice IV to send Duke Surel to visit, he is the lucky star of the Tigray clan and a rare talent.

?? Whether or not he signed a humiliating border demarcation treaty or borrowed an unbelievable usury loan is not the crux of the matter.

?? Duke Surrell was able to bring back a strong mercenary army and many much-needed weapons and military supplies from the Orientals with just his tongue, and solved the current urgent need.

?? Such skills are rare in the Tigray tribe and even in Ethiopia as a whole.

?? Unlike when he came, he tried his best to hide, and the Duke of Surrell, who embarked on the return journey, was full of spirits, and he led a mighty army of more than 1,300 cavalry to escort more than 270 carts full of mules and horses, making a big noise.

?? As they passed through the areas of Laremaiche and Tatai Kulalo, fierce fighting broke out with the local black tribes, killing and wounding thousands of indigenous warriors and capturing a large number of able-bodied black prisoners of war.

?? It lasted nearly two months

?? The Duke of Surrell and his entourage, who returned to the city of Gursum, had grown to more than 4,400 people, of which more than 3,000 were sturdy black prisoners of war, but most of their ownership belonged to the Ethiopian Legion.

?? under an employment agreement;

?? The Ethiopian legions could obtain seventy percent of the captures after the war, occupy enemy towns or tribes, have the right to loot gold and silver wealth, cattle and sheep, have the right to enjoy higher food and lodging treatment, have women to accompany them, have the right to refuse to go to war, and so on......

?? Even so

?? When the Duke of Surel and his entourage returned to their Tigray clan stronghold, they were greeted with unprecedented enthusiasm, with countless black tribals pouring up to cheer on both sides of the road, singing and dancing......

?? Johannes IV, known as the "Wandering Emperor", personally greeted him with a golden scepter in his hand, and saw the long cavalry queue of the Ethiopian legion and the shiny guns happily closing his mouth, revealing a mouthful of big white teeth.

?? He immediately announced;

?? He was promoted to the rank of Duke of Surel and served as Grand Elder of the Tribal Council of Elders, second only to His Majesty the Emperor in power......

?? September 7, 1872

?? A major event broke out that shocked Britain, France and other countries, the Tang Empire announced the blockade of the Suez Canal, and the spearhead was directly aimed at Sir Mike Lillard, the British chairman of the British board of directors who had troubled the merchant ships of the Tang Empire in the port of Said.

?? This incident, known as the "Suez Canal Incident" or the "September Incident", was the most violent dispute between Britain and Tang to date, and brought the contradictions between the two countries to the surface.

?? The incident was triggered by the seizure of several merchant ships carrying arms and armed personnel, some of whom were North American cowboys who had ventured to Northeast Africa, and some of whom were armed migrants.

?? This incident provoked a fierce reaction from the Tang Empire, and after fruitless negotiations, His Royal Highness Don-Li Xin directly announced the blockade of the entire Suez Canal.

?? If you don't use it for me, then no one will use it.

?? This incident quickly spread to Europe, and immediately detonated the public opinion circle of Britain, France, Germany and other countries, and became one of the current international focus events.

?? Another event that attracted international attention was France's successful issuance of the second tranche of bonds totaling 3 billion francs, and the payment of 5 billion francs in two tranches of war reparations, which shocked the entire international community with such deep financial resources.

?? In the next step, the French government demanded that Germany end its occupation of the northern provinces of France and withdraw from French territory in accordance with the provisions of the post-war treaty.

?? The German Empire was now in a dilemma, and was severely warned by Britain to start another war. With the rapid rise of the German Empire, excessive weakening of France was not in line with the policy of continental equilibrium.

?? At this juncture

?? The relationship between Britain and the Tang Dynasty has deteriorated dramatically, involving a lot of experiences that were originally thrown into Europe, and attracting discussions among the people who eat melons in European countries.

?? Cairo, Egypt

?? In an elegant palatial manor

??“ Your Royal Highness, you can't do this, it's a naked provocation against the British Empire. Sir Mike Lillard, the chairman of the British board, had lost his usual calm gentlemanly demeanor, waving his hands and shouting loudly.

?? His Royal Highness Don Li Xin, who was wearing a Tang-style light silk and linen coat, had a calm bearing, leisurely cocked Erlang's legs, and looked at Sir Mike Lillard with contempt in response; "On the contrary, I can do it. I have not only challenged the majesty of the British Empire, but trampled it under my feet. Because I have 32,000 heavily armed soldiers behind me, and a huge empire with a total population of more than 79 million, I can come to war if I don't obey. ”

??“ Your Royal Highness, I would like to remind you not to forget that any hostility to the British Empire is irrational. The Royal Navy of the British Empire can blockade the Atlantic Ocean at any time and capture all Tang merchant ships engaged in trade between the two oceans, which will cause irreparable damage to your country. ”

??“ It doesn't matter, the Royal Navy of the Tang Empire is not a soft persimmon, our 8,600-ton ironclad ship "Zhenyang" has been officially commissioned, the second ironclad giant ship is being loaded, and the third is also under construction. There will be the fourth, fifth, and sixth ironclad giants behind. His Royal Highness Don Li Xin said lightly.

?? He took a sip of the tea on the table, put it down and raised his eyebrows, and continued to the few Englishmen standing in front of him;

??“ The Tang Empire had many means, so many that Britain could not bear it, to give a few examples;

?? We can immediately arrest British merchants and factory owners in the United States of America and the Confederate States of America, confiscate their factories, farmsteads and all their wealth, and put them all in prison.

?? Oh...... No, that's too cheap British, and it should be thrown into a hard labor camp.

?? We can also completely cut off the Suez Canal, launch an attack on the British army in Port Said, and weigh how good the British Army really is.

?? Next

?? Wouldn't it be interesting that we could send troops to occupy Hong Kong, Singapore, Penang and threaten British Sri Lanka?

?? The ironclad ships of the Royal Navy of the Tang Empire could sink or capture any British merchant ship in the Atlantic, confiscating their cargo to compensate for the loss.

?? There was no place in the entire Americas where British merchant ships could hide.

?? This range can be further extended to the entire Pacific Ocean and the coast of East Africa, the British Royal Navy has a large number of ships, but how many can resist the power of ironclad warships?

?? If Britain didn't want the East Indies colonies, then the Tang Empire could also lose the European market and hurt each other, who was afraid of whom? ”

?? Sir Mike Lillard was dumbfounded, he couldn't believe his ears, and his lips trembled with anger.

?? He said with his fingers shaking and holding out; "Your Highness, your actions will cause a serious regression in the relations between Britain and Tang, and you cannot afford such a responsibility."

??“ Wrong, I can afford it. It's you who ...... Sir Michael Lillard, the chairman of the Canal Company, who is not even a nobleman, has dared to provoke a bitter confrontation between the two countries. To the detriment of the common interests, including the vast majority of the British, I see that you are about to go to hell and the whole family will be ruthlessly erased. This is my prophecy, can you try to see if it will work? ”

??“ You're threatening me...... Your Highness? Sir Mike Lillard asked rhetorically, grimace.

??“ Wrong again, you think too highly of yourself Sir Mike Lillard, you are just a dog raised by the British royal family, but you are delusional to make decisions for your master, and you want your master to bear the unpredictable and serious consequences for you, what are the consequences of doing so? His Royal Highness Tang Li Xin spread his hands with a relaxed expression, and asked himself and replied;

??“ The consequence is that you are slaughtered and eat meat, which may be the only value you have left. Excuse me...... I told this inexorable truth.

?? In fact

?? Tang and Britain will not go to war because of this, London will not be kidnapped by your stupidity, they know that damaging relations between the two countries can only hurt both sides, and there can be no winner.

?? Downing Street has contacted the empire through the emergency channel of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the two sides will try their best to manage their differences and calm the situation.

?? The two sides will hold friendly consultations on the accessibility of the Suez Canal, which will be fixed by a formal treaty.

?? War is not good for either side, and neither wants it.

?? It is not in keeping with the original purpose of this great project that the Suez Canal will become a river of peace, friendship and cooperation, rather than a blade to the detriment of allies.

?? In the end, you can only be brought out to bear the consequences, a fool who thinks you are a big man, and your death is approaching......

?? Man, your whole family will be buried for it.

?? They will be ...... when they take a boat to your funeral."

?? His Royal Highness Tang Li Xin chuckled, showed his white teeth, stretched out his hand and flipped it, and then continued; "Unfortunately, I was sunk by the wind and waves, and I am sorry...... Dozens of adults and children don't have a single bone left, and this is the best solution to quell the anger of the Empire. ”

?? The faces of the Englishmen who came with them darkened, and they involuntarily distanced themselves from Sir Mike Lillard, for fear of being implicated by him.

?? They knew very well that His Royal Highness was not a prophecy but a fact.

?? Looking at the tall and elegant-looking His Royal Highness the Prince in front of him, several Britons involuntarily reached out to touch their chests and bent down, begging;

??“ Your Highness, we humble people ask for your forgiveness. The whole thing was Sir Mike Lillard's insistence and had nothing to do with us. We will release the seized merchant ships as soon as we return, and we will ensure that no obstacles will be erected. Hope to have your mercy! ”

?? And at the moment

?? Sir Mike Lillard was at all without the ferocity of his coming, and his whole body trembled with fear, his face pale as if he were dead, and his lips trembled and he could not speak.

?? Between the Tang Empire and Sir Mike Lillard, London clearly chose the former.

?? He got one thing wrong;

?? The majesty of the British Empire is sacrosanct, but it also depends on whom?

?? If the opponent is strong enough, it's okay to take offense once in a while. The teeth and tongue are still fighting, don't you want to cut them all off?

?? At this time

?? Mr. Phillips, the British delegate, came out of the back room with a few sturdy Englishmen, walked up to His Royal Highness the Prince, bowed respectfully, touched his chest, and whispered instructions; "Your Highness, look ......"

??“ Drag it out, don't get blood everywhere here, I remember Sir Mike Lillard accidentally stumbling out of the carriage and then being crushed to death by the heavy wagon behind him, and his head exploded. When Tang Li Xin said this, he shook his head regretfully, and seemed to be a little unable to continue.

?? His breezy expression frightened the backs of several Englishmen around him, and his legs were a little weak.

?? I secretly remind myself in my heart; It's okay to offend anyone, never offend this little devil, the means are too cruel!

??

Some people died, but not completely......