Iron Dynasty

The sun in the Zhengdaguangguang Hall was blocked by a dark cloud in the sky at some point, which made the hall slightly dark.

Brooke's face was not very clear in this light, but everyone could feel his nervousness.

In fact, Brook's nervous heart is trembling now, and the conditions proposed by the emperor almost all exceed the bottom line he formulated before he came here.

However, Queen Victoria and the House of Representatives did not figure out a problem. This time the negotiation is not negotiating with any European country. They are facing a distant eastern empire.

In his opinion, the empire was even stronger than the British, and they had no cards to play in this negotiation.

Dear Your Majesty, I cannot agree to any of these requests, because it exceeds all the bottom lines we have provided. I hope Your Majesty can make reasonable suggestions. Brook's expression became more and more solemn.

Reasonable suggestion? Xiao Ming showed a playful smile, Allowing you British people to establish diplomatic relations with the Chinese Empire, and to communicate with each other, this is already the greatest kindness I have given you. As for Nanyang, you Europeans can't get involved. I advise you that it is better to accept the current conditions, otherwise I can only personally drive you out of the Nanyang countries.

His Majesty……

Brooke was in despair. He arrived here after wandering for more than half a year, but now I am afraid that he will come back in vain, Your Majesty, please allow me to go back and convey these conditions to the British House of Representatives and the Queen. I think we will definitely be able to establish a stable relationship.

Xiao Ming was a little disappointed. It seemed impossible for him to negotiate to take over the Nanyang colonies, so he said coldly: Of course, but remember, before the negotiations fail, the Chinese Empire and the United Kingdom are in a relationship state of war.

Brooke's face turned completely dark, and what the emperor said just now had an obvious threat, because no matter what kind of offensive a country in a state of war took, it was a matter of course.

Perhaps this time and again, the British colonies have all been in the hands of the Chinese Empire.

In that case, farewell! Brooke was helpless, he had no right to betray the colony.

Watching Brooke and his party out of the hall, Zhan Xingchang said, I am afraid that the negotiations with Britain and France this time will end without success. The most effective way to make these foreign countries recognize the reality is war.

Yang Chengye said: The purpose of their visit this time is just to make a truce with us in order to gain more preparation time for themselves. If the two communicate with each other, they can get our technology. These Europeans are really good at fighting. Good calculus.

Xiao Ming nodded slightly, and said, What Yang Ge has said is that it is precisely because of this that I propose these conditions, but since we cannot get what we want through negotiation, we can only resolve it with war.

The military reform has been completed, and now is a good time to use troops. Fiji stroked his beard and smiled softly.

Pang Yukun said; The British talks have collapsed, and it is estimated that France will not be much better. As the emperor said, it is still a long time to make Britain and France completely soft in Asia.

Xiao Ming was noncommittal. He then asked Qian Dafu to call Henry to the temple and made a similar request. Like Brook, Henry chose to refuse, and he was even more straightforward than Brook.

Within an hour, the envoys from Britain and France left one after another, and the negotiation ended in failure.

Prepare for war!

In the Hall of Justice and Light, Xiao Ming made a decision.

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Outside the palace gate, Brooke was waiting for Henry. Seeing Henry come out with a sullen face, he said, It seems that the outcome of your negotiation is not much better.

So, it seems that you are talking very badly. Henry judged Brooke's situation from Brooke's tone.

Nodding his head, Brooke said directly: Failed, the greedy emperor's asking price is too high, which is unacceptable for Britain.

Mine is the same, but this is exactly the result I need. Henry showed a mysterious smile.

France seems to be strong now, but in fact there are many internal contradictions. The army has long been critical of Andre's rule. If the war in Asia fails, public opinion will make Andre go down early, and they need a stronger leader.

Brooke obviously couldn't understand what Henry meant. He said, This is really a strange word. Maybe we should talk about cooperation now. Are you so prepared to lose your colony?

A divided Europe cannot stand against the Chinese Empire. Only when the whole of Europe is bathed in the brilliance of France will we have the possibility of victory. Henry said coldly.

Brooke was stunned for a moment. He suddenly felt a little uneasy. Combined with the news he got, it seemed that all terrible changes were happening in France now.

This change was against the purpose of the French Revolution, and wafted the ghost of imperial restoration.

He was about to ask questions when Tang Wenjie came out of the palace gate to the two of them.

My emperor has an order, British and French envoys are not allowed to stay in Qingzhou, and quickly leave the territory of the Chinese Empire. Tang Wenjie looked like a businessman.

Brook sighed. He was also going to stay in Qingzhou for a while to observe it. Now this possibility has been completely eliminated. Obviously, the emperor did not give them any face.

With a sigh, Henry and Brooke took the mission personnel to the station with Tang Wenjie, and they will return under Tang Wenjie's surveillance.

At the same time that Brooke and Henry were deported, Xiao Ming returned to the imperial study, and then he summoned the chief officer of the staff, Cui Shangan.

During the military reform, Niu Ben and Luo Quan formally asked him to return to life, and he agreed to their request. After that, the Military Aircraft Department was cancelled, but the General Staff Department remained.

Cui Shangan, who used to be Luo Quan's adjutant in the Staff Department, was promoted by him. Through this military reform, the functions of the General Staff Department have also been refined. First, his orders will go directly to each military region through the Staff Department. Second, the General Staff Department The logistics department and the equipment department are set up, and the third is responsible for formulating combat plans.

Overall, his leadership of the army will be more direct after the military reform.

emperor.

Cui Shang Anli looked a little excited in front of Xiao Ming.

Just a year ago, he was still depressed. He didn't expect that he first entered the staff from the Qingzhou Army at that time, and now he became the chief officer of the general staff in a blink of an eye.

Many officials regard Cui Shangan's gain as a check and balance against the Fei family by the emperor. After all, Cui Shangan is the elder brother of the current imperial concubine. There are also rumors that it is the emperor's kindness in return.

But no matter what the reason is, Choi Sang-an is quite proud now.