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The Storm in the Late Ming Dynasty Volume 12 Chapter 705: One word makes a country prosper, another word destroys it (1)

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    "Your Excellency, your wisdom really makes me admire you. You Chinese people can think like philosophers, unlike these idiots under my rule who know nothing but eating. No wonder you can produce  The best goods in the world However, regarding the tariffs on goods from the two countries, I think we should have a supplementary clause. For all goods that can be produced in France, for the sake of fairness, the tax rate on your country's products should be increased by 5%.  percent Don't rush to reject me. I have another suggestion. If businessmen in your country are unwilling to pay such taxes, they can move their factories to France. France is willing to provide them with land, resources, and  Ridiculously cheap labor. This is something that benefits everyone. France gets tax revenue, while Chinese businessmen get profits. What do you think, Special Envoy?"

    There were beads of sweat on Mazaran's bare forehead. As he spoke, his mustache curled up and down, looking a bit funny.  However, Ma Shiying did not dare to regard this man as a clown. He was the prime minister of France. More importantly, Ma Shiying already knew this guy very well after dealing with him in the past few years.

    Cunning as a fox, sweet in tongue and sword in belly.

    "Your Excellency the Prime Minister is right. Our Chinese factory owners are very interested in setting up factories in your country, but most of them do not understand French, so it will take a certain amount of time. I am only here to negotiate tax issues between the two countries.  Secondly, there is one more thing that needs to be reported to you. The evil country across the Taiwan Strait allowed mobs to attack envoys and scholars sent by China, and also used its navy to fire at Chinese merchant ships that passed harmlessly, causing huge casualties and casualties to our country.  Property damage. In view of the fact that the puppet king of this country, Charles, cannot control the situation, China will form an expeditionary force to conquer the country. France may need to provide us with some supplies and lend us a port to rest the fleet."

    Mazaran had long known about the English attack on Chinese scholars, but he did not expect that China would not give up even after sinking several English warships and would send an expeditionary force!

    "I'm afraid this won't be easy. Your country has traveled thousands of miles to come here." Mazaran was one of the few politicians in Europe at this time. Naturally, he was not easily fooled. He narrowed his eyes and said.

    "It is indeed not easy, but my country has a population of 200 million and mobilizes 100,000 troops to come to Europe. It is not a big problem." Moreover, our country also has allies in Europe. Our country has reached an agreement with the Spanish to return all English colonies in the Americas to Spain. The Dutch reached an agreement to give the Dutch exclusive rights to Europa for some Chinese goods, and reached an agreement with the Swedes to provide them with weapons support to help them win the war with the Rakshasa people.  "

    These countries are currently powerful countries in Europe, and their attitudes towards the UK are indeed quite hostile.  Mazaran couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard that the Spaniards were also involved.

    If the Spaniards are allowed to rise again, it will not be good news for France, which aims to dominate the Europa League.

    "The Spaniards may not be reliable, Your Excellency."

    "That's why I am going to the Holy Roman Kingdoms to find new allies here. If necessary, joining hands with the Habsburg family is not an option for us in China."

    Mazaran shook his head. This special envoy of China was intimidating him. France was not intimidated. And from a French perspective, it was not a good thing for the Chinese to be too deeply involved in Europa affairs. It would have huge consequences for France¡¯s hegemony.  threats.

    Therefore, he immediately made a decision in his mind: he wanted to hold back the Chinese people.

    However, he still had to confirm the ultimate goal of the Chinese people, so Mazaran said with a smile: "Your Excellency, we are happy to contribute to the Chinese country. Moreover, I have a plan Richard, the son of Lord Protector of Cromwell, is here.  Our country, maybe, we can let him return to the country and quell those damn mobs?¡±

    "No, the instructions given to us by His Majesty the Emperor of China do not require the existence of an English country. We are prepared to move more than 10 million people to England within twenty years, so that it will be easier for us, the Chinese country, to help the European countries. Your Excellency Mazaran,  The problem you mentioned just now has been solved. When transporting Chinese products from England to France, even if an additional five percent tariff is levied, a competitive price can be maintained."

    Ma Shiying's answer made Mazaran's hair stand on end. Mazaran was a mercantilist. He could imagine how low the prices of Chinese goods would have been if they had not traveled across the ocean. France would not be able to produce anything except farming honestly.  For some potatoes, I have to beg.

    What¡¯s more, 10 million Chinese people are expected to move to England!

    Not to mention ten million, just one million Chinese people moved to England, which would be enough to wipe out all the Anglo-Saxons.Rush into the Atlantic Ocean and establish a country with black hair and yellow skin. In that case, France's European hegemony will only become a mirror in the mirror.

    "Such a thing must not be allowed to happen. This is the Yellow Peril, the Yellow Peril sweeping across Europe. God's people will no longer have any ground to stand on!"

    "Your Excellency, I don't think you have correctly understood what your Majesty means. Frankly speaking, no one in the European countries would like to see this scene. You are pushing all your friends into the enemy's camp."

    "Oh?" Ma Shiying laughed secretly in her heart.

    Of course, it is impossible for China to really immigrate 10 million people to England. In Yu Guozhen's next plan, the key direction of Chinese immigrants is Toad Island, and the secondary direction is the west coast of America. At present, with the help of people sent by China, America  The Yin Di'an people on the west coast have established six countries of their own, and fully accept the staff guidance sent by the Chinese. Although these countries are still very small, with only one or several Yin Di'an tribes as the core, under the influence of the Chinese  With the help of the army, they were able to block the white colonists from continuing to advance westward.

    Therefore, the so-called tens of millions of immigrants were Ma Shiying's bluff to scare Mazaran. Ma Shiying knew it in his heart, and Mazaran also understood it. But behind Ma Shiying's bragging was the fact that China had such strength, and Mazaran had to be cautious even if he knew it was bragging.  treat.

    ¡°Strength is always what determines a country¡¯s foreign policy.

    "Europe is extremely poor compared to your country. Your country has a vast territory, rich resources, and a large population. Why do you want to come to Europe to occupy a country? And England is also a big country in our Europa. I heard  The missionaries have taught you an idiom about your country, and your lips are dead and your teeth are cold. No European country will sit back and watch England being destroyed without making a move."

    "You mean, France is ready to stand with the bandits who killed Chinese people and robbed Chinese property?" Ma Shiying raised his eyebrows: "Justice will not be served, the murderers will not be punished, and the victims will not be compensated.  , this is France¡¯s position, isn¡¯t it?¡±

    This accusation made Mazaran very passive. He did not want to see China occupy Britain, but he did not want France to bear China's wrath on behalf of Britain. Even if China only used warships to block France's main ports or interrupt trade with France, that would bring  The impact was not something he was willing to accept.

    "No, no, France is a friend of both parties, and we are willing to mediate to allow your country to reconcile with England."

    "Prime Minister Mazaran, I also want to be a prime minister like you, but I am old and don't have much time, so I need a credit. I destroyed a big country thousands of miles away. Do you think there is a greater credit than this?"  Is it appropriate?" Ma Shiying smiled: "Reconciliation? Reconciliation means that I will never have the chance to be promoted to prime minister."

    Mazaran was really shocked this time. He had dealt with Ma Shiying many times and knew that he was an ambitious and energetic guy. Although he was nearly seventy years old, his energy was no less than that of those in their forties or fifties.  Moreover, his reasons were also very good. In Mazaran's opinion, it was worthwhile to start a war for the sake of the position of prime minister of China.

    We must prevent Britain from being occupied

    Mazaran was determined, but there were many ways to prevent Britain from being occupied. Mazaran thought of a suggestion that Cromwell's son Richard had made before.

    "This is not a contradiction. Your Excellency, the King of England must abdicate. In addition, England should be divided into three parts: Scotland, Wales and England. England will have Richard as its protector. Scotland will find a descendant of its old royal family to be king. As for Wales, France will soon  I am willing to take on the task of monitoring England for China."

    In a flash of thought, Mazarin made the decision that China must be appeased, even at the expense of some of the interests of France's ally Britain.  He was one of the leading politicians in Europe at this time, so in a very short period of time, he came up with a solution to the problem: it not only satisfied China's desire for revenge, but also satisfied Ma Shiying's own desire to make meritorious deeds. Of course, the most important thing was  , in this matter, France has gained the greatest benefit.

    Wales, if France can get this territory, the entire strait will be under the control of France, and France's next development will be unstoppable.

    As for whether the Welsh are willing to be ruled by the French, or whether the French king is qualified to rule Wales - given the complicated and confusing academic traditions among European royal families, Mazaran thinks there is no problem at all.

    Or simply let the puppet Lord Protector Richard give Wales as a thank you gift

    "Impossible." Ma Shiying sneered and said in Chinese: "Will I help you take chestnuts from the fire?"

    "Then?What else do you need?  "

    ¡°It is impossible for Wales to be completely handed over to France, because we promised the Portuguese to exchange part of Wales for Ceuta, and the Spaniards also need part of Wales to serve as a transit point for them to go to America.

    "Then there's no need to talk"

    "If the Prime Minister is really sincere, we in China can come forward and convene a meeting of the Europa stakeholders to discuss the division of Wales. The meeting will be held on our Huaqing. I think the Prime Minister must be very fond of this warship.  interested in."

    Ma Shiying¡¯s last words made Mazaran¡¯s breathing stop suddenly.

    Mazaran had long heard the rumors about the pure steel battleship. His spies even approached the battleship at close range, but no one was able to board it.

    The Chinese people invited him to board the Huaqing at this time. In addition to facilitating negotiations, the other purpose was to demonstrate.

    "As you wish, Your Majesty the Special Envoy." Mazaran said this as he was already thinking about how to summon the best craftsmen and scholars in the country to pretend to be his entourage on board the ship.

    After hearing this, Ma Shiying smiled and nodded. He knew that his mission had been achieved.

    These countries that were pulled aboard the Huaqing will become the main force besieging England, and as long as China is responsible for clearing the British fleet at sea, it only needs to use the West Sea Fleet.
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