New Shun 1730

The real plan was fully disclosed to Louis XV, and Louis XV had already made up his mind.

After thinking about it, if this matter was really accomplished, it would be an acceptable result for France.

Anyway, they would have to fight sooner or later. Even if there was a ceasefire today, it would only be a truce. This is something that anyone with a discerning eye could see clearly.

The colonial issues in America, the Caribbean, India, and Africa were not resolved at all. Not only Britain and France, but also Britain and Spain. Spain had a last-ditch effort and the power of its veteran generals, and actually managed to hold on to America, but Spain's decline was visible to the naked eye. If it held on today, wouldn't that mean that it would have to fight again in the future until it could no longer hold on?

The ceasefire between Austria and Prussia was only because Austria was cut off from the pound by Britain and could no longer fight. Sooner or later, it would have to take back Silesia.

If the contradictions were not resolved, the only way to resolve the current unresolved issues was to fight another war.

Talking nonsense at the negotiation table would not resolve the contradictions.

According to the post-war pattern given by Dashun, as long as France could handle the post-war diplomatic issues well and take Britain as its old enemy, it would have a great advantage in the next war.

Of course, this also means that France needs to reconsider its diplomatic relations with various countries, and even the entire European diplomatic landscape needs to change.

This also requires France's own efforts to adapt to various possible changes. For Louis XV, it is undoubtedly a huge challenge.

In any case, the worst case scenario is that the Netherlands will be neutral next time. Austria and Prussia, one of the two can always be pulled.

For France, the best result, of course, is to work hard to promote the Franco-Austrian-Russian alliance. But if it really cannot be promoted, the situation of the Netherlands being neutral plus Prussia is still better than the situation of the alliance war this time.

In addition to the deterrent hint of the Duke of Qi, Louis XV has made a choice in his heart.

"Your Excellency, I agree with your country's overall plan in principle. May I ask if your country has started activities in the Netherlands?"

The Duke of Qi was overjoyed and shook his head and said, "France is the leader of the alliance. If the Celestial Empire does this without the nod of His Majesty the King, it will be a betrayal of its allies. What is the difference between it and Prussia, which is treacherous in private negotiations?"

"If His Majesty the King agrees, the two countries can jointly formulate a plan and implement it."

"This is the credibility of the Celestial Empire, just like the last time my son-in-law came and informed Your Majesty in advance that the Celestial Empire would go to Southeast Asia. Since we have signed an alliance, we should not negotiate with the enemy in private."

It sounds much better when it is said this way.

Louis XV did not disbelieve it, but he knew that Dashun must have drawn up a detailed plan long ago. From previous experience, the Eastern Empire was very cautious in diplomatic affairs and could often specify a plan lasting more than ten years to ensure success when it was implemented.

Louis XV could only envy this, after all, France was famous for "not knowing where its strategic direction was", let alone a plan that had been planned for more than ten years.

"Your Excellency, since I already know this strategy. Then, I think your country also has a certain plan for this. You can tell us your plan."

Hearing that Louis XV had basically agreed to this matter, the Duke of Qi told him the plan.

This matter still needs to be divided into two directions, internal and external.

Dashun is responsible for the interior of the Netherlands.

France needs to provide external support for Dashun.

Now, it is too early for the Russian army to send troops. Although the subsidy treaty has been signed, it will at least send troops next spring.

The Duke of Cumberland in Britain has withdrawn.

France continues the siege technology of Marshal Vauban. The fortress group in the south of the Netherlands is no different from paper in the absence of field troops in the Netherlands.

Without field troops, it is impossible to defend the fortress now.

So, this requires Marshal Hermann to lead the French army to launch another wave of offensives, preferably to enter the Netherlands.

Causing panic in the entire Netherlands.

As long as the Dutch people are in panic, the Dashun side can collude with the regents, launch a coup, and drive out the Orange family.

The conditions must be negotiated privately: if the regents drive out the Orange family, France will immediately stop the attack; if the regents announce the abolition of the Anglo-Dutch treaty, France will immediately withdraw from the Netherlands and ensure the neutrality of the Netherlands.

In order to ensure that there is enough time, the Dashun side will also send envoys to St. Petersburg to use diplomatic means to delay the speed of the Russian army as much as possible. There is no problem with this. Russia is only anti-Prussian but not anti-French. Dashun will stir up trouble, and the Russian empress will understand and ask Britain for more money. She is happy to do so.

As for the armed neutrality alliance, wait until the treaty is signed between China, France and the Netherlands before discussing it. Let's talk about it at the peace conference after the war ends in the future, not now.

At that time, as long as France nods, Britain will have to nod, and force Britain to recognize the armed neutrality alliance at the peace conference.

After talking about the overall plan, Duke Qi mentioned that France should send someone to the Netherlands.

"Your Majesty should choose one of his confidants as his personal secret envoy to secretly enter the Netherlands and contact the Dutch privately with our people."

"The Netherlands is a mess now. Without your country's guarantee, the regent party cannot choose to seize power at this time."

"A coup now means taking responsibility for defending the Netherlands. If there is no promise from your country, they would certainly like to see the Netherlands, led by the Orange family, invaded by your country."

It sounds like it's unreasonable: a group of real Dutch ruling class would hope that their motherland would be invaded?

But in fact, it's very reasonable. At this time, the regents and parliamentarians were eager for France to invade Amsterdam as soon as possible.

This tells the people of the Netherlands: Fools, see it, right? This is the hope you put forward, what's the use? Is it better than us?

Louis XV nodded slightly when he heard it, thinking that it was indeed the case. France, which he ruled, was the real protagonist of this incident, and Dashun could not steal his limelight.

If he didn't nod, how could the Dutch regents be willing to take over this mess at this time? It's too late to escape.

Of course, this matter cannot be told to the ministers.

Instead, people in the small circle of "secret du roi" formed by himself should be sent.

When the time comes, when it is done, the French ministers will know the king's means and power.

This plan not only satisfied Louis XV, but also the Marquis Pompadour beside him.

This kind of conspiracy is more suitable for her to play than the battlefield. She could have used this opportunity to achieve the same political success as Marie Nelle had achieved in mediating the relationship between France and Prussia, thus laying the foundation for becoming a close friend of the king.

While Louis XV was still thinking about who to send to execute the conspiracy, the Marquis de Pompadour had already thought about the negotiation after the coup.

In her opinion, it was not a question of who to send. In other words, considering the post-war negotiations under the new situation at this time would demonstrate her ability and impress the king.

"My Lord, if the Dutch issue is resolved in this way, then for the French colonial issue, can your country make some promises in India?"

"The news from India is not good for France. North America is too far away from your country, but India is very close. For the glory of His Majesty the King, I beg Your Majesty to put enough pressure on Britain on the Indian issue."

Her words finally woke up Louis XV, who was immersed in considering the candidates.

Yes, if the situation in the Netherlands changes, France will have to consider the interests that France has now lost.

Inwardly, he admired his lover's quick thinking and hurriedly said, "Yes, Your Excellency, France can give you a sufficiently credible promise on the issue of the Netherlands. Then your country should also put appropriate pressure on Britain on the issue of India."

If it is just appropriate pressure, there is no problem.

But this statement cannot be absolutely said, and it must also reflect the help of Dashun to France.

The Duke of Qi thought for a while and said, "My son-in-law has just said this."

"Your country was captured by the British in Louisbourg, Canada, but the British stopped there. We provided some weapons and some Catholics as manpower for your country, and the British should not be able to capture Quebec."

"And the Celestial Empire is the only buyer of Canadian ginseng."

"In this regard, we can put enough pressure on the British. Their purpose of seizing Canada is for ginseng trade. Since we are the only consumer, although the Celestial Empire is unable to handle North American affairs, putting pressure on Britain on trade issues is enough to force Britain to consider giving up."

"Ginseng is only worth silver if it is sold to the Celestial Empire. Otherwise, it is just a bunch of grass roots to the British. They want silver, not grass roots. If the Celestial Empire imposes trade sanctions, the King of England is more likely to give up."

"However, this pressure is limited. After all, the Celestial Empire has a huge demand for ginseng, and Liaodong ginseng is basically extinct. As long as someone wants it, there is always a way to sell it."

"France also has a cotton cloth ban, but as long as there is demand, it is difficult to control even if smuggling is strictly investigated. The Celestial Empire's coastline is longer than France and more difficult to govern."

"The Celestial Empire will certainly exert pressure, but Your Majesty should not rely entirely on the Celestial Empire's pressure. I can only say , do our best. "

"As for India, your highness does not need to mention it. Now that the Celestial Empire has gone to Southeast Asia, even if the Celestial Empire does not take the initiative to put pressure on Britain, the British will not do too much, and will most likely return the occupied French cities."

"Your Highness, you don't have to worry about the Celestial Empire's attitude towards its allies."

"It's just that, in this matter, I think it's better to mix up the colonial issue with the Hanover issue."

"He asked me to tell your highness: at least, let the British feel that it was the King of England who gave up the colonies for his beloved Hanover."

"Therefore, on the one hand, for the Dutch issue and for the threat of France to Hanover, I People will be sent to Luosha to try to slow down Luosha's military deployment. "

"On the other hand, it is best for Your Highness to temporarily recognize the relationship between the King of England and Hanover."

"If Luosha delays its military deployment, it will immediately threaten Hanover after the Netherlands withdraws from the war. It will be most appropriate to conduct comprehensive armistice negotiations with this attitude."

"In other words, even if there is pressure from the Celestial Empire on the North American and Indian issues, this pressure should not be expressed directly at the peace talks, but through hints."

"It cannot be made public, so as to divert the attention of the British people to the Hanover issue."

This is very smooth.

It did not say everything, which also reflected the role of Dashun, but it also said that this matter would not be publicly used as a bargaining chip in the peace talks. The French king only needs to know about the friendship of Dashun. Under the French monarchy, it is more meaningful to befriend the French king. As for the mood of the French people, the two events of Dashun's trip to Southeast Asia and the Russian coup are enough.

As for hints or informal notifications, this is not within the scope of French interference.

In short, Dashun will not publicly express its full support for France.

Legally, Dashun was not a participant in the War of the Austrian Succession. What does the Holy Roman Empire have to do with the throne? Dashun just happened to go to Southeast Asia during the War of the Austrian Succession. It was just a coincidence.