Iron Dynasty

It's just nonsense. Do you think I'm as stupid as you? I've written a note for you about the sinister deeds you've done in Britain and France over the years!

He slapped the table in front of him heavily, and Xiao Ming suddenly became furious. Brooke's lies were vulnerable to him. Spain did not have such great energy in Europe.

Brooke and Henry trembled in fear. Obviously, this emperor is extremely smart and is not so easy to fool.

The atmosphere in the hall became tense, and Brook's eyes went back and forth to find countermeasures. It seems that if appropriate measures are not taken decisively, this negotiation is likely to end without success, and the next thing they have to endure is Dayu Kingdom. anger.

Your Majesty. Brooke hesitated for a while but decided to be more honest. He said: Of course, some of our British politicians also made stupid mistakes that led to this unpleasant battle, and Her Majesty punished these politicians. , and asked me to bring her greetings, and hope that His Majesty can clear up the past with Britain and develop trade between the two countries.

Hearing this, Xiao Ming snorted coldly. Although he knew that Brook's words were still mixed with lies, at least he admitted that the British took the initiative to participate.

It doesn't really matter if it's some British politician or the Queen, because he has no proof who led the war.

Henry had a lesson from Brooke's past and said directly: We in France have failed in this war, but we still hope to develop relations between the two countries with the Chinese Empire, and I hope Your Majesty will allow it.

As soon as the voices of the two fell, Pang Yukun suddenly scolded: It's too deceptive to wait for the barbarians to go to the country. Today, since you came to Qingzhou, you did not reflect on your faults, nor did you mention the compensation after the defeat. The relationship between the Chinese Empire is nothing but the technology of the Great Yu Kingdom, what you think is really beautiful!

Every time Pang Yukun said a sentence, the translator translated a sentence, and the faces of Brook and Henry gradually became ugly.

Dear Your Majesty, we came to the Chinese Empire with full sincerity, and we are willing to compensate for the losses in this war, Brook said.

Before coming here, the House of Representatives discussed for a long time the issue of how to deal with this country's difficulties, and he also gained full autonomy, but he still has some bottom lines to guard on some issues.

Xiao Ming glanced at Brook, and then motioned for Qian Dafu to let the envoy headed by Henry go to the side hall to wait. After all, it is inappropriate for another country to be present in negotiations between countries.

After receiving the order, Qian Dafu led Henry and his party to the side hall to wait.

And Xiao Ming said straight to the point: Before the negotiation, I want to tell you a piece of news. Dick and Wilson are still alive, and they are now being held in the mine as coolies. If you are willing to redeem them, you will offer a price. It's okay to stay here.

Dick and Wilson. Brooke was pleasantly surprised. Many people believed that the two were dead, but they didn't expect them to be alive. They also discussed this issue when he came. If the two were alive, they must People redeemed, otherwise, it will hurt the loyalty of the British nobility a lot.

Your Majesty, we are willing to exchange eight thousand pounds for Dick and General Wilson. Brooke first threw a very low price.

Tsk tsk tsk... Xiao Ming's voice was ironic, It seems that I should really tell them the price you offered so that they know how much I am worth?

In the communication with Dick, Xiao Ming has a basic understanding of the current economic level of the UK, and also knows the specific representation of the British pound.

According to Dick, his family built a castle at a cost of £30,000, while the Crystal Palace built for the Queen cost £360,000.

In England, one pound is equal to 20 shillings, and one shilling is equal to twelvepence, and an average worker in England earns about thirty to fifty pounds a year.

This value seems to be similar to the income of the imperial workers, but the gold content of the pound is almost five times that of the dragon coin, which is the difference.

Brooke looked a little embarrassed. The price of 8,000 pounds can only be redeemed for low-level officers on the European battlefield, far from the level of Dick and Wilson.

Sweat beaded slightly on his forehead, Brook decided not to play his own cleverness, he obviously couldn't play the young emperor in front of him.

Maybe 200,000 pounds would be more appropriate. This is also our bottom line. Your Majesty is so smart, I dare not hide it any more. Brooke said.

Xiao Ming nodded slightly, this price is not too high, 200,000 pounds is equivalent to 1 million dragon coins, which is not a small amount, but as a victorious country, how can Britain pass the border so easily.

He said: After you go back, ask your queen to prepare a ransom of 400,000 pounds. In addition to Dick, you have hundreds of soldiers and officers here, packaged and sold to you.

Ignoring the issue of ransom, he continued: But these are all minor issues. Before you want to establish diplomatic relations with the Chinese Empire, you still need to meet these conditions. First, you need to compensate one million for the loss of Qingzhou Navy ammunition and warships during the war. Sterling, and at the same time ceded three colonies of Australia, Indonesia and India, in addition, London was used as a commercial port for trade with the Chinese Empire.”

Brook listened to them one by one, but he always felt that this method became more and more familiar. When he arrived at the trading port, he finally realized that the emperor was using a similar method to sign an unequal treaty with them.

Dear Your Majesty, your appetite is too great. The issue of compensation may not be a problem, but the colonies and commercial ports have touched the bottom line of our British. When we came here, we already knew that His Majesty's army occupied the In order to make up for the loss of your country’s war, we can admit that Singapore is your country’s, but Australia, Malaysia and India will not be traded for.”

In Brooke's view, negotiation is not just about showing weakness, but sometimes showing determination to intimidate opponents.

Since your colony is so precious, it seems that I can only use the army to get it back. The corners of Xiao Ming's mouth rose, but behind the smile was naked murderous intent.

Brooke frowned, the emperor's attitude was equally firm, which made the problem very troublesome, but the parliament did not give him much authority on the land, they were willing to cede at most a small piece of the colony, but the current Chinese Empire All the colonies are needed.

And this means that the British forces will completely withdraw from Asia.

PS: There will be an update tonight, and I will make up for it tomorrow.

In addition, I recommend a friend's new book Struggle in the Late Ming Dynasty, which is written in Nie'an both at home and abroad, Yinfu at home, Ji Gang's law, and Xiu Ming.

Imperial Japanese pirates, rectification of officials, and a whip, the Ming Dynasty in the sixth year of Wanli was in a thriving state. However, according to the course of history, the Ming Empire will inevitably move towards the sunset.

However, the sky will never die, and Ning Xiu, who did not belong to this world, came to the late Ming Dynasty and led the Ming Dynasty to another path of rejuvenating the country with capital and strengthening the country with industry.

Who said that he died in Wanli? Capital burst out, and the Ming Dynasty with the rise of industry has no regrets!