Chapter 159: The Motherland Is Calling You, Bonaparte!
For the United States.
They are too dependent on the British economy, so now the rise of the Ming Dynasty has given the United States an opportunity to have another market for American agricultural exports, including the export of commodities such as cotton.
Because the cotton textile industry of the Ming Dynasty was very developed, the British were defeated one after another.
So for the United States, it is also profitable to sell cotton from cotton plantations to the Ming Dynasty.
The rise of the cotton textile industry in the Ming Dynasty also had a certain degree of impact on the United States, due to the closure of a large number of textile mills in the United Kingdom, resulting in a decrease in their demand for North American cotton, so that now many American plantations can not sell cotton, resulting in a backlog, raising black corn for nothing to eat watermelon, the cost is also strangely high.
So Nicholas . Huntington is looking for a new outlet for American cotton this time.
If close trade ties can be established with the superpowers of the East through the cotton trade, then the security of the United States will be even more guaranteed.
For the nascent United States.
Under the pressure of survival, it is not a fantasy for them to seek the protection of Daming.
George. Staunton squinted at the obnoxious Yankee.
However, he did not directly refute his words.
Because Huntington was right.
Britain's army strength is not to mention fighting with the Ming Empire.
Even against France and Tsarist Russia, it did not have much advantage.
The British Empire's seizure of world hegemony did not rely on brute force, but on wisdom!
Just anyone who knows even a little bit about European politics knows.
It was impossible for the British Empire to send its own land forces alone to wage war with a continental power.
Although on the surface, it seems that Tsarist Russia and Britain have the same position on the Ming issue.
But whether this is a scene or a true story, no one can say.
Because for Tsarist Russia.
With how much they thirst for land.
Wait for the Ming Dynasty to collapse the Qing Empire.
Wouldn't Tsarist Russia take the opportunity to attack the Western Regions, Khalkha, and Manchuria of the Qing Empire?
Therefore, in a profitable situation, Tsarist Russia may not risk full hostility with the Ming Empire and support the Qing Empire with a clear banner.
So now George. Staunton clamoured for the countries to be consistent.
In fact, I hope that I can pull the banner of "Europe's unanimous position on the Ming Dynasty" to seek my own selfishness - because Britain did not dare to face the Ming Dynasty in a land war alone, so their interference in the war between the Ming and Qing dynasties was quite limited.
"Britain will not seek to send land forces on the Eastern Continent, but our Navy has enough capabilities to blockade the East!"
George. Staunton sneered.
"So what? As far as I know, there are a large number of shipyards in the mouth of the Pearl River and the mouth of the Yangtze River, and the shipbuilding capacity of the Ming Empire far exceeds that of the British, maybe now the British naval strength is stronger than the Ming Dynasty, but once Britain and the Ming Dynasty are hostile, the Ming Dynasty can burst out its shipbuilding capacity at any time, and by that time.... Perhaps the British should have worried that the Ming fleet would raise its guns in the port of Portsmouth. ”
Nicholas. Huntington said.
"Is it possible that you Britain will break through the fortresses at the mouth of the Pearl River and the mouth of the Yangtze River to destroy the shipbuilding capacity of the Ming Dynasty?"
"You don't even dare to cross the Strait of Malacca."
I really don't dare...
It's time for the bombardment.
The ocean-going fleet of any country does not dare to approach the coastline with shore defense artillery and a large number of light coastal defense fleets.
Speaking of which, U.S. Ambassador Nicholas . Huntington said: "Ladies and gentlemen, there will be no concerted pressure, the rise of the Ming Dynasty will only put pressure on a few countries, and I do not think that the rise of this civilized country that has been active in the world for thousands of years can bring more harm to world peace than some countries." ”
"We in America have always stood on the side of peace and freedom!"
Nicholas. Huntington exclaimed.
"Therefore, our appeal is only to establish equal trade with the Ming Empire, not to intervene in the war between the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and to respect the order of the Eastern Celestial Empire!"
Huntington said yes and left early.
The United States now has neither the strength nor the will to get involved in the strife in Eurasia, whether in the west or in the east.
This "Republic of the Mob with Guns" is now brewing a tradition of isolationism that has profoundly influenced America's centuries-old history.
Wait for the American envoy to leave.
The rest is the harmony between Britain and Tsarist Russia.
Plus a Spain with key interests in the East.
The envoys of the three countries reached an agreement.
It is necessary to be consistent on the issue of the Ming Dynasty, and to seek assistance to the Qing Empire.
In order to maintain the situation of the Ming and Qing dynasties in the Eastern Continent, and prevent the Ming Empire from monopolizing the order of the Eastern Celestial Empire.
Merely.
The interests of Britain, Russia, and Spain are not entirely identical.
How long can this verbal "principle of concerted action" last?
Who can say for sure?
At least for now.
Because of what happened in France.
Britain, Russia, and Spain are in a state of cooperation for the time being.
In the east, the British did not dare to shout and kill, and clamored to send a large army to land.
But in Europe.
The anti-French coalition has already begun to organize its troops.
The French Republic was about to face the encirclement and suppression of the monarchies of all Europe.
.........
Ying Imperial City.
Jiaguo Mansion.
Louis. Sitting in the parlor of the Prince's Mansion, de Saint-Just observed with curiosity the completely oriental mansion and the servants on it.
I really didn't expect it.
A Frenchman actually became the general adviser of the army of the Ming Empire, and was awarded the title of Duke of the Ming Dynasty for his merits!
Why haven't you heard of such a character before?
A French commander who was able to command the Great Armies of the Ming Dynasty.
I asked to see him anyway.
Most importantly.
France lacked generals capable of commanding large armies and fighting against the anti-French coalition.
Napoleon, who commanded more than 100,000 troops and was the pioneer of army tactics in the bombardment era. Bonaparte, perhaps, is the most suitable person.
Soon.
A young man who was not tall but looked stocky walked in a plain long uniform that was common among the officials of Ying Tianfu.
When I saw Louie, I couldn't help but be amazed.
"Mr. Louis, I heard of you when I was a student at the Cadet Academy in Paris."
Napoleon laughed.
There was a little emotion in my heart.
Louis. De Saint-Just was an important cadre of the Jacobins.
Napoleon, who was studying at school, also joined the Jacobins, but Napoleon did not have the opportunity to communicate with Louis. Jacobin bigwigs like de Saint-Just had the opportunity to come into contact.
Later, Napoleon was also wanted for joining the forces against the French royal family, and then he left France under the persuasion of Zhu Daohua and came to the far east with Zhu Daohua.
Unexpectedly.
Three years have passed.
France has become a republic.
And the Jacobin boss who needed to look up to him back then is now also saluting himself respectfully.
"Dear Duke Bonaparte, it is an honor to be received by you."
Louis. De Saint-Just bent over.
"You're welcome, Mr. Louis, please take a seat."
After Napoleon sat down, Louis. De Saint-Just sat down.
"Duke, I really didn't expect that you, as a European, could actually get such trust from His Majesty the Emperor, commanding more than 100,000 army forces, and there are not many commanders in Europe who can do it."
Louis. De San Just said.
Napoleon smiled and said, "This is because His Majesty the Emperor has placed trust in me. ”
"I heard that you also joined the fight against the French royal family back then, and you seem to be an opponent of the monarchy?" Louis. De Saint-Just Road.
"No, I am not against the monarchy, for example, His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, I even think that His Majesty the Emperor is the most democratic leader in the world, and he pioneered the establishment of a constitution-like "Li" in such a large empire as the ancient East, which has no democratic tradition at all, and also established parliaments from the central to the local. His country is more enlightened than most European countries today. ”
Napoleon looked at Louis. "In the East, the monarch is necessary. ”
"And what about in France?"
"I don't know."
Napoleon spread his hands and said.
Napoleon, in his youth, believed that the monarchy was backward and reactionary.
But as he grows.
Especially following Zhu Daohua's side, many of Zhu Daohua's ideas had a great influence on Napoleon.
For example, Zhu Daohua often hangs on his lips the phrase "any system must adapt to the national conditions".
What is the state of France?
Can the republicans really represent the interests of all of France?
Napoleon often thought the same way.
Maybe France also needed an emperor.
Like Zhu Daohua.
The emperor who led the progress of France.
But who is this emperor?
The royal family of the Bourbon dynasty was clearly impossible.
They represented the interests of the old aristocracy, the old bureaucracy, the big landowners.
"For the French Republic to survive, in addition to internal pressure, the more important thing is the opposition of European countries." Napoleon pondered for a moment.
Louis. De Saint-Just smiled wryly.
"Duke, you are right, now that the European countries have formed an anti-French alliance, our motherland is being invaded by the joint forces of European diehards!"
Louis. De Saint-Just looked at Napoleon with burning eyes. Bonaparte.
"Our Motherland needs a commander-in-chief, a real commander-in-chief!"
"We need a commander who can lead France's army to defeat the invaders!"
Napoleon. Bonaparte paused for a moment.
"Are you inviting me back to France?"
"Yes! You can be the leader of the French army, the defender of the republican system. ”
Leading the French army.
Defend the republic.
Sound... It's really exciting.
Napoleon stood up and looked out the window.
It is to return to France.
Or stay in Daming?
Do you want to be the commander of the French army, or stay in the Ming Dynasty and be the duke of the Ming Empire.
Napoleon's heart began to beat faster.
After a long time.
He turned his head.
said: "I can take you to see His Majesty the Emperor." ”
After the endless coma, Shi Yu suddenly got up from the bed. If you want to watch the latest chapters, please download the Star Reading app and read the latest chapters for free without ads. The website has not updated the content of the latest chapters, and the Star Reading APP has updated the content of the latest chapters.
He took a big breath of fresh air, and his chest trembled.
Confused, incomprehensible, all kinds of emotions come to my heart.
Where is this?
Then, Shi Yu subconsciously looked around, and then became even more dazed.
A single dormitory?
Even if he had managed to be rescued, he would have been in the ward by now.
And their own bodies...... How could it be that there was no injury at all.
With doubts, Shi Yu's gaze quickly swept from the room, and finally his gaze stayed on a mirror at the head of the bed.
The mirror reflected his current appearance, about seventeen or eighteen years old, and his appearance was very handsome.
But the problem is, it's not him! Download the Star Reading app and read the latest chapters ad-free and free
The previous self was a handsome young man in his twenties who had been working for a while.
And now, no matter how you look at it, this appearance is only the age of a high school student......
This change made Shi Yu stunned for a long time.
Don't tell him that the operation was a success......
The body and face have changed, and this is not a question of surgery or not surgery at all, but immortal magic.
He's a different guy altogether!
Don't...... Did you cross by yourself?
In addition to the mirror at the head of the bed, which was obviously not good in feng shui, Shi Yu also found three books next to it.
Shi Yu picked it up and looked at it, and the title of the book instantly silenced him.
"Essential Animal Breeding Manual for Novice Breeders"
Postpartum Care for Pet Animals
"Alien Beast Ear Girl Evaluation Guide"
Shi Yu: ???
The names of the first two books are quite normal, but what are you doing with the last one?
"Ahem."
Shi Yu's eyes were solemn and he stretched out his hand, but his arm quickly stiffened.
Just as he was about to open the third book to see what it was, his brain stabbed violently, and a flood of memories flooded back.
Icefield City.
Pet animal breeding base.
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Beastmaster?