Wild North America 1846

Chapter 428 Friendship between Tang and Fa

The emperors of Tang and France had a secret conversation at Notre Dame de Paris and settled on several major issues, including the following in detail;

First, Tang and France should maintain close contact and strengthen communication on hot issues in Europe and the world. Even if differences arise, they should maintain the stability of bilateral relations with an attitude of "seeking common ground while reserving differences" and avoid causing more setbacks.

Second, establish a regular communication system for foreign ministers between the two countries to increase stable communication channels and achieve high-level regular exchanges between the cabinets.

Third, promote the import and tariff preferences of advantageous products between the two countries. The Tang Empire is willing to increase the import of France's unique red wine, perfume, high-end women's clothing, French cheese, machinery and other specialty products. France is willing to increase the import of kerosene, diesel,

Heavy oil and petrochemical products, weapons, trams, machinery and explosives to strengthen trade ties between the two sides.

4. Mutually beneficial arrangements for financial investment.

The two parties agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of study abroad, art, finance and investment, and the relevant departments will further negotiate the terms of cooperation.

France coveted the Datang Empire's booming financial industry and numerous investment and real estate opportunities in North America. The Datang Empire also regarded France as a bridgehead to enter the European market, with a bright future.

It is in the interests of both parties to sign a formal international treaty that takes into account the interests of both parties. The time has come for careful consideration.

5. The French Empire expressed its understanding and support for the Tang Empire’s desert expedition in South America. The Tang Empire expressed its understanding and support for France’s colonial actions in North Africa, the Near East and Indochina. The two countries opened ports and infrastructure to each other.

, to facilitate the other party’s colonial operations.

Sixth, the French Empire expresses its understanding and support for the Tang Empire's intention to acquire a stake in the Suez Canal and will provide appropriate facilities.

7. In response to the sudden death of King George I of Denmark and the succession issue of the Greek throne, as well as the undercurrent in Europe of smearing the image of the Tang Empire, the two countries will take consistent steps to safeguard the inviolability of the sacred imperial power.

Both countries agreed;

The royal prince of the British Empire should not serve as the king of the Kingdom of Greece. This is contrary to the peace situation that maintains the balance of Europe.

On this point, there is actually a consensus among the royal families in Europe.

Princes born from the royal families of Britain, France and Russia should not serve as kings of the European heirloom kingdoms, including today's Greece and Bulgaria, and also the former Portugal and Spain.

The Spanish Succession War lasted for 14 years in the last century. It was because the French royal family inherited the Spanish throne that the United Kingdom did not hesitate to unite half of European countries and launch a bloody war with the French for 14 years.

The lessons from the teachers of the past are not far away.

Napoleon III led the Tang Empire to publicly reiterate this point. In fact, he valued the Tang Empire's regional hegemony in North America and its economic and military strength, which was enough to make the British fearful.

Things in this world are so strange. The British don't care that France or the Tang Empire will endanger their fundamental interests, but they are afraid that these two countries will unite and even draw other countries into the "anti-British alliance circle."

The British Empire has the most powerful Royal Navy in the world, dominating the seven seas.

If necessary, it can cut off the foreign trade routes of France and the Tang Empire, cut off the effective rule of these two countries over overseas colonies, severely hit their economy and trade, and plunge them into a serious economic recession.

Looking at it the other way around

As the overlord of the European continent, France also has the ability to suppress Britain. Whether in Europe, the Near East, North Africa or Egypt, the French Empire has many cards to play.

The same is true for the Tang Empire. Canada, which is so close at hand, is the Achilles heel of the British, and it is also an unbearable pain.

Britain's more than 300 years of colonial efforts in North America almost collapsed after the rise of the Tang Empire, but that was a family matter of the rebellious American, and the British were too lazy to take care of it.

Britain has very complicated feelings towards the former British colony of the United States. It loves, hates, and can't stand it, especially since the heresy of liberal democracy is rampant and unruly. It also uses guns and knives against the mother country to fight for independence. It's simply

What a turn of events!

But Canada is different. Canada is a filial son of the British Empire and has never done anything disobeying Britain.

Under the sharp blade of the Tang Empire, the British really had to think twice before acting.

If the two powers unite, it will definitely cause great trouble to the UK. This is not a 1+1=2 thing, but a severe global challenge.

Not long after the seven statements on the close cooperation between the Tang Empire and the French Empire were publicly released, the British Minister in France came to the door and asked to meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Luo Fengxian, and also hoped to meet with His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Empire.

Its purpose is to confirm whether there are any major changes in the foreign policy of the Tang Empire?

"Is anyone gone?"

The sun was shining brightly, and Richard was teasing Hongzhong, Fucai, and Baipi in the courtyard. When he saw the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Viscount Luo Fengxian, coming in from outside, he asked casually.

In terms of foreign policy towards Britain, it is indeed necessary to take care of British interests as the core, because the Tang Empire has almost no involvement in Europe, the Near East, North Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the Indochina Peninsula, and there are rarely conflicts of interest between the two parties.

But the Tang Empire was not accustomed to the British in everything, and followed the British's baton unconditionally.

Singing opposing views from time to time on some issues can highlight the weight of the Tang Empire. This is the way to get along.

For example, on the issues of self-determination of citizens in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, on the Toronto Canal transit rates, and on the issues of the three small countries in Central America, these are all peripheral interests of the British Empire, but they are the core interests of the Tang Empire.

Can't give in even a little bit.

It was years of tough persistence that allowed Prime Minister John Russell to retreat on the above-mentioned issues and achieve relatively satisfactory results.

The close relationship between Tang and France immediately aroused the suspicion of the British.

Foreign Minister Luo Feng first avoided several ferocious lions and tigers, and came to the side of His Majesty the Emperor with some fear. Then he saluted and reported back;

“Start your majesty;

The minister has already dealt with the British envoys, and the inquiring questions are really unbearable. He still wants to meet with the Holy Emperor.

Her Majesty Queen Victoria and Prime Minister Russell are both deeply concerned about this and are unwilling to see further setbacks in the newly integrated bilateral relations and are trying to threaten it.

Wei Chen reiterated the position that maintaining friendly relations between Tang and Britain is in line with the fundamental interests of both countries, rather than who depends on whom?

Recent changes in the British cabinet

After Prime Minister John Russell took office, he appointed the veteran politician Marquis Franson Bowman as the new Secretary of the Colonial Department, replacing the former Secretary of the Colonial Department, Lord Igtz-Reitz, who died after breaking his neck. This should be a good choice.

Not bad good news.

Marquis Franson-Bowman is an old friend of ours. He served as the British envoy to Canada in North America for many years. We have frequent exchanges with each other and have developed a good personal relationship.

Weichen feels that this will be conducive to future communication with the British Colonial Office."

"Humph, childish." Richard criticized mercilessly.

He walked to the cart on one side, picked up the whole piece of pork thigh meat in the cart, and threw it out, which caused the beasts to roar and fight for it, and it was very lively for a while.

The pig thigh weighing fifty or sixty kilograms was as light as nothing in Richard's hands, and he threw it ten meters away. Luo Feng looked aside and swallowed dryly, hiding behind His Majesty and not daring to move.

These huge lions and tigers are often hundreds of kilograms in weight. His Majesty can withstand a pounce during play, but others cannot. Even the masters in the field turn pale and shake their heads like a rattle.

After throwing out two carts full of more than 10 pig thighs, Richard cleaned his hands, picked up a white towel, wiped it and threw it away, walked over and continued to scold;

"Marquis Franson-Bowman, a veteran British politician, knows best what to say in what position, and he will not say or do excessive things.

This does not mean that he is a good old gentleman, and a good old gentleman cannot achieve the position of Secretary of the Colonial Office.

The so-called personal friendship is worthless in the face of personal political future, and the importance cannot be distinguished. Marquis Franson-Baumann is not a qualified politician.

You are too naive to have illusions about this person.

International politics is treacherous and unpredictable. When I go back, I will ask Lord Juan Carlos for advice. I will never have such naive ideas in the future.

Just this once, no next time.

Otherwise, how can I safely leave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to your command?"

"The humble minister is stupid, and for a moment he was blinded by lard. Please punish him, Your Majesty." Luo Fengxian was scolded so much that he broke into a cold sweat and turned pale.

"Go down and reflect on it."

"As I obey the decree, I must reflect deeply on myself." Luo Fengxian stepped back with a respectful look, his clothes on his back were already wet.

Li Cha sighed softly when he saw this. This man was indeed a loyal and diligent minister. He performed well during the "Fuso Incident" and was responsible for the entire process of transferring the captured Taiping soldiers to the Amami Islands for resettlement. He had a clear and strong stance against Japan and was a good man.

A good diplomatic elite.

After the change of government, he was vigorously promoted to the important position of foreign minister, and his performance was remarkable.

The only shortcoming is that he still lacks experience in international politics, has a somewhat innocent nature, and lacks understanding of the weird and dangerous aspects of international struggles. He still needs some training before he can be trusted in his role.

But this is the current situation of the Tang Empire. In the 18 years since the founding of the country, although it has been carefully cultivating political, military, and business elites, and a large number of good seedlings have emerged, growth must have a process.

Richard thought about it and prepared to leave for the Kingdom of Prussia.

It has been eight days since I arrived in France. I will host a banquet tonight to thank His Majesty Napoleon III and the French royal family and nobles. I will leave France tomorrow.

Otherwise, the British should be suspicious again.

Because Richard's visit to the UK only lasted for 9 days, he maintained an equal itinerary for his visit to France, which also reflected the equal attention paid to both the UK and France, with every detail in every tiny aspect.

It is precisely because of the heavyweight of France that the British use a magnifying glass to look at the details of the visit to the Tang Empire. For example, the secret meeting between the two emperors at Notre Dame de Paris touched the sensitive nerves of the British.

Because Queen Victoria only met with Emperor Richard of the Tang Dynasty in public, the comparison between the two made the British feel uncomfortable.

If it were placed in a small country like Belgium or Portugal, and the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and his entourage could stay for a month, the British would not be nervous, let alone attach great importance to them. What is the weight of these small countries?

No matter how noisy it is, how big a splash can it create?

Fortunately, this trip has been fruitful. Richard is very satisfied with his visit to France. After all, it is the dominant country in Europe! Some consensus reached casually by the two sides will have an important impact on the future relations between the Datang Empire and Europe and must not be underestimated.

watch for.

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