Xinshun 1730

Chapter 668 Spoils Sharing Conference ([-])

Philibert has no right to put weights on the balance.

Fleury, the prime minister behind him, is qualified, but Liu Yu doesn't want to talk to this old fox at all.

Louis XV didn't want Fleury to participate in this matter at this time, and there was a legitimate reason: Fleury wrote an extremely humble letter to the coaches of the Austrian Northern Italian Army and the Hungarian Army, asking to be let go because Prussia Betrayed by the French Legion trapped in Prague.

As a result, the Austrian Marshal made the letter public as soon as possible, and even mocked France.

As for whether this letter is real?Or countermeasures?It's inexplicable.

Fleury, of course, denied it, saying that he had never written the letter.

It is even possible that Louis XV himself did not believe that Fleury would have written such a humble letter, but the facts do not matter.

The important thing is that this letter can completely clean up Fleury's influence and attack those in his faction.

As for the truth, who cares?

In view of this, the secret agreement with Dashun is also related to military operations, so Fleury will naturally be excluded from the negotiators.

What Liu Yu meant was to ask Philibert to tell Fleury, ask Fleury to make an approximate price and pass it on to Louis XV.

If necessary, Liu Yu can sell Louis XV's face, but he will never sell Fleury's face, the face of a dying person is useless.

When dealing with Louis XV, he can even pretend to want the "Sino-French tariff issue" that he doesn't want at all, because Louis XV's level can't understand the concept of "initiative".But if that old fox who is dying is over, it is possible to see that Liu Yu doesn't want the tariff agreement at all, but pretends to want it out of thin air, forcing France to make concessions in other directions.

If the old man came out halfway to disrupt the situation, let's see if he can wait until the old fox is dead.

Philibel also understands that this kind of thing really needs to be exchanged for benefits.

What Liu Yu said is correct, the friendship between China and France, the annual trade of about 100 million taels of American ginseng and mink fur is enough to demonstrate.Moreover, the woolen military uniforms of the Dashun Navy are also bought from France, not the better quality British or Dutch second-hand dealers.

"Okay, Lord Marquis, I will tell Lord Fleury what you mean. I sincerely hope that China and France can reach this technology transfer cooperation, and as you said, some goods, even if free Tariffs are not suitable for ocean transportation considering transportation costs, total freight volume, and other more profitable goods. I believe that a series of cooperation can be reached between us.”

Liu Yu smiled and said: "Of course. However, in addition to this kind of cooperation between countries, I have a private request. I heard that you are also the dean of the French Academy of Art and the vice-president of the Royal Academy of Architecture and Sculpture .I hope I can send some children to study. Can you arrange it? The main reason is that you don’t have a good foundation. Since you are a person in the art circle, please take the trouble to arrange it, including introducing some good teachers. kind of..."

As he spoke, he drafted a gift list mainly focusing on luxury goods and porcelain silk, and quietly handed it to Philibel.

Philibel glanced at it, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Certainly. But all I know are people of bourgeois origin, and the aristocrats criticize my taste, saying I'm 'Mr. The stench, all belied the noble aristocratic taste'. Don't you mind?"

Liu Yu laughed and shook her head, thinking about noble taste?what is that?If I want those children to learn the taste of nobility, wouldn't they learn it by finding some friends in the capital and throwing them in their palace for a few years as servants?Why send them here.

Philibert is not a traditional aristocrat, but a nouveau riche.He made his fortune by providing logistical supplies to the French army, and slowly rose to the ranks of the nobles.

Liu Yu still praised quietly for this.

"Actually, the Celestial Dynasty doesn't place much emphasis on family background. There is a saying that you are still farming in the fields in the morning, and you can only enter the court at night because of exams or exams. I don't have any prejudice against your taste. Besides, because of religious issues , In terms of art, sculpture, and architecture, I hope that the overseas students I send will be more bourgeois, rather than aristocratic and elegant."

It is not a very veiled expression of approval for Philibel's origin, which is the difference between the three views of the East and the West.At this time, France looks down on people with low births, while Dashun often regards people with low births who eventually become high officials as role models and idols.

Philibert was very happy with the gift list and such praise, and said that if Liu Yu sent foreign students, he would use his relationship to arrange some teachers.

Later, Liu Yu asked and discussed some issues about the construction of the French road network, the construction of canals, and the employment system of non-artisan craftsmen in government-run handicrafts.

Listening more, asking more questions, appreciating appropriately, after all, this is Philibel's proud move.Although the political system and corvee system of Dashun and France are very different, there are many things that can be used for reference.

After the two met, Liu Yu did not stay in Paris either.After assembling the team and letting the official personnel wear the most formal court attire on the ship, they put on the guard of honor of the special envoy of the emperor, but it is an abbreviated version, after all, there are not too many people on board.

A group of people escorted the various gifts that the emperor personally gave to Louis XV, and marched towards Versailles in a mighty way.

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It is different from Fleury's attempt to reach a series of economic cooperation with Dashun.

Louis XV of the Palace of Versailles really wanted to expand the territory and achieve great martial arts as Fleury thought in his heart. He was comparable to the Sun King, at least let people know that he is also a hero.

He wants to be recognized by others.

Get rid of the oppression of great-grandfather's huge figure, get rid of the influence of regent and prime minister on him.

After the grand welcome party and the tedious court etiquette, Liu Yu made a pilgrimage to Louis XV and presented a gift from the emperor.

In addition to those normal gifts that conformed to the etiquette and rules, Li Gan who was far away in the capital also prepared two very different gifts.

To be precise, it is two sets of ivory sculptures.

It is extremely exquisite, and of course it is carved by the best craftsman.

One set is called [Taiye Huanghu].

One set is called [Xiao Xuan Li Temple].

Needless to say, lifelike, the key is the significance of the two sets of ivory carvings given away.

China pays attention to a subtlety, and some things are hard to say directly.Except for those universal royal gifts like porcelain bottles and silk sachets, such uncommon things often have meaning.

For example, in history, the ivory sculpture given to Napoleon by Jiaqing is an allusion to Guo Ziyi's family.One is that you Napoleon did have great martial arts skills, but you are only a king. Wouldn’t it be beautiful to live out your old age by conquering and defending France? The Republic governs.

In addition, I wish you and Josephine many children and grandchildren, and the offspring are like Guo Ziyi. When you meet a great grandson, you don't know which child it is.

However, judging from the later results, the gift was quite ironic.

As for the two sets of ivory sculptures given to Louis XV by the emperor in Dashun, these French people must not understand their internal meanings. The sculpture conveys some "meanings" of Emperor Dashun.

The most basic level of giving these two gifts is that from a diplomatic point of view, Dashun recognizes France and Dashun as equals.

The meaning beyond the basic level is quite interesting.

Taiye Huanghu seems to be wishing France "auspiciousness and good weather".Just looking at the superficial meaning, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty passed away, and Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty succeeded to the throne. A swan flew to Taiye Pool, and all the important officials thought it was an auspicious omen.

On the surface.

But the meaning inside is that one travels as an emperor and advises Louis XV as an elder.

"The yellow swan flies to build a chapter, the feathers are solemn and staggers, the gold is the clothes, and the chrysanthemums are the clothes; the lotus is chattering, and the reeds are in and out; I am ashamed of myself."

You, you, when you ascended the throne, your predecessor, Louis XIV, had a great reputation.

Now that you have become the king of France, you have a huge shadow of your predecessor, and you must feel "self-serving, shameful". Looking back on your predecessor's reputation, you must feel that your ability is not worthy of your position. If you have such thoughts , just do it well.Be humble, but don't belittle yourself.

The allusion of Taiye Huanghu connects Hanwu and Hanzhao.

What Li Gan meant was that he praised Louis XIV, thinking that he was a man who centralized power, salted iron, opened up borders, and expanded land.

As the emperor of Dashun, I have heard his name a lot.But I want to achieve the great achievements of Tang Zong and Han Wu, so to some extent I can chat and laugh with Louis XIV.But you, Louis XV, are still a little bit, far behind.

Therefore, I feel that after you succeed to the throne, you will definitely belittle yourself, and you don't know if you can bear the heavy responsibility on your shoulders.I encourage and encourage you child, just work hard.

Of course, it is impossible for a French person who is not particularly familiar with Chinese culture to think of these meanings.At most, I just looked up the article and felt that the allusion of Taiye Huanghu was just a blessing.

And the other [Xiaoxuan Li Temple] has a different meaning.

It seems that "Emperor Xuan built a temple for Emperor Wu" shows that Louis XV is the orthodoxy of France.

Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty was the great-grandson of Emperor Wu; Louis XV was also the great-grandson of Louis XIV.

But in fact, there is more hidden meaning here.

During the dispute over Emperor Wu's temple music, some ministers in the court objected, saying, "Although Emperor Wu had the merits of conquering the barbarians and expending the territory, he killed many soldiers and exhausted the people's wealth. , the common people are displaced, and half of the things are lost. Locusts are everywhere, thousands of miles of red land, or the people eat each other, the livestock accumulation has not recovered, and the virtues of the people are lost to the people, so it is not suitable for building temples."

The relationship between Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is actually very bad in terms of personal relationship.

Due to the scourge of witchcraft, his family was basically killed by Emperor Wu.

The emperor of Dashun didn't use allusions of private affairs to secretly satirize something, but simply stood in the perspective of a political machine to remind Louis XV: Louis XIV's expansion strategy must also waste the French world , the people are displaced, and half of the lost things...

Some people may object to Louis XIV's expansionary policy.

However, you, as his political successor, must be affirmed for his achievements and policies.And as his political successor, son, you have to continue his expansionist policy.

(End of this chapter)