In the next few days, York was sent to a special small dark room by Ji Aojian, and it was stipulated that he would not come out until he finished his memoirs.

Avoiding all distractions from the outside world, York worked hard day and night to complete the work in no time.

When the last page of manuscript paper was written, York rubbed his red eyes and walked out excitedly holding the manuscript.

"Sir, look, I'm pretty much done, right?"

"Good, good. Ji Aojian flipped through his handwriting and nodded in praise, "The writing is really natural and smooth, full of emotion, full of patriotism and love for the hometown, and it will definitely sell well." ”

"You've won a prize. ”

"By the way, in the days since you wrote your book, England has received a telegram from North America that something big has happened. ”

York asked, "What's the matter?"

"Thirteen states in the South have declared their secession from the United States," Ji Aojian said, word for word, "and have united to form the Confederate States of America." ”

"So fast?" said York, who was stunned for a moment before reacting and sighing, "I didn't expect the situation to have developed to this point. ”

"In that case, when I publish this memoir of yours, I will put the Union flag on the cover of the book. ”

"Thank you so much for thinking so much about us. York said with deep emotion.

Ji Aojian handed over an envelope, "This is a thousand pounds, and the address of the hotel where your father is is also written on it, you can go to him immediately." ”

"Okay. York quickly took it, stuffed it in his arms, and straightened his clothes. "I'm going to see my father, sir. Say goodbye to you. ”

"York-" Ji Aojian said behind his back.

"What else, sir?"

"Now you and your father are raising money for the Confederates. In the eyes of the northerners, it is a betrayal of the country and a serious violation of their interests, so you have to be careful. ”

"I know. "Now that we've decided to be independent, I've put life and death on the line." ”

"Of course it's good that you have that determination. However, if it is really dangerous, you can also come here. ”

"Come here?" York thought for a moment, and then understood a little, "do you mean to say you're willing to shelter me?"

"This is the Mexican embassy in the UK. Ji Aojian said with a smile. "We are willing to help our friends. ”

"What, this place you're in is actually an embassy?"

"It just opened, and it hasn't been built much yet, so it's a little shabby. Ji Aojian pointed to the surrounding foundation, "But no matter how simple it is, this is also a sacred place equivalent to Mexican territory, not a place where anyone can go wild." ”

"Anyone who trespasses here without legal formalities is violating our territory. Kill in vain. ”

“...... Guta, you're so murderous. ”

"Of course, I'm the military attache in the embassy now. Guta patted the pistol on his waist, "Someone who dares to make trouble here." It's my responsibility to clean them up. ”

York looked at him and didn't speak.

Guta couldn't help but be annoyed when he saw his expression. "Why, do you think I can't guarantee your safety?"

"It's not. No. York hurriedly explained, "Guta. Of course I know your marksmanship, I just think ......"

"What do you think?"

"We just had a war with Mexico, and it didn't take long for me to take refuge in the Mexican embassy, and it felt a little weird. ”

"You think too much, York, as soon as the war is over, our relationship will be normal. Ji Aojian said solemnly, "What is the purpose of the embassy, it is to provide political asylum." Since we're friends, you can use this as a safe haven with all your peace of mind. ”

York nodded, "Sir, I remember, I will definitely ask you for help when you need it." ”

After he left, Ji Aojian handed the manuscript to the military attache beside him, "Guta, send it to the printing house." ”

Guta took the hand, but did not leave immediately.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Sir, I have a question. ”

"What's the problem?"

"Are we really going to help that newly formed slave state?" Guta wondered, "and the abolitionist position of the American North is the same as that of Mexico, and it is also in line with the mainstream of the world, so why don't we cooperate with them?"

"Guta, you have to remember. Ji Aojian Zhengse said, "We are now on the island of Britain, and the British here have a famous saying: there are no eternal friends between countries, only eternal interests. ”

"Hey, there's such a saying?"

"Guta, if you don't understand what international politics is and don't put your national interests first, you are not a qualified diplomat. ”

"Do we have to put the national interest first?" Guta said to himself, and then asked, "and what interests do we have in dealing with the rebellious South of the United States?"

"America is big, but it can only accommodate one great power. Ji Aojian replied lightly, "Do you want to have a powerful United States by your side and fight with us for decades or even hundreds of years?"

Guta hurriedly shook his head.

"So, we want to support the South, and we want this new country to survive as long as possible, preferably for decades or even centuries. ”

"In that case, I understand. ”

"Actually, it's not just our inevitable choice, it's also the British. ”

"Why?" asked Guta, curiously, "could it be that the British also supported the rebellious South?"

"Britain is the most powerful industrial country in the world, and what it wants to do most is to export cheap industrial goods to the world, and to import primary raw materials from all over the world at low prices. So the strategy pursued by the British around the world is free trade and tariff elimination. "Now, the North of the United States protects its industrial growth with high tariffs and will become a rival of the British in the future, while the economic pillar of the South of the United States is to export agricultural products to the British and is very willing to integrate into the British global economic system." ”

"Oh, so after the separation of the North and the South of the United States, the British will definitely contain the North of the United States and support the South of the United States?"

"It's a matter of course. ”

Ji Aojian said unhurriedly, "Why York's memories will definitely become a bestseller is not that he really writes so movingly. Rather, the ideas revealed in this book met the foreign policy needs of the British people towards North America, and gave them a reason to get close to the South and resist the North, so the whole British society would welcome the popularity of this book. ”

"Sir, in this way, I understand. ”

"Outside of the UK, European powers are more or less the same idea. Ji Aojian raised his head and looked at the sky, "For them, although the earth is big, as long as there is one Europe, it is enough." (To be continued......)