Bury the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 351 A life-saving straw?
Adolf, the plenipotentiary envoy of the Habsburg family, knew very well that since he failed to hug Daming's thigh at the beginning, it would be too late to try to hug Daming now.

Among other things, even if Daming is willing to accept the Habsburg family at this time, the bitch of Louis XVI will definitely oppose it crazily.

Osman's plenipotentiary envoy, Mekhail, also knew very well that unless Osman's oil disappeared overnight, and it was a complete disappearance that Ming could approve, Osman would have no chance of joining the small pot.

In other words, Osman's only fate is to be annexed by the Ming Empire, and there is absolutely no possibility of joining the small pot. The reason why he was sent as an envoy was just a hope of the eventuality.

It’s just that no matter how psychologically prepared they are, it’s nothing more than preparation. When the two of them actually went to Daming, and once again learned the news that they could not join Xiaopoguo and their country could only be beaten passively, they still couldn’t help but feel desperate. .

Now they suddenly heard that someone could supply them with the standard ordnance eliminated by the army of the Ming Empire. This made Adolf and Mekhail feel the excitement of finding a glimmer of life in a desperate situation.

Of course, Adolf and Mekhail are more or less genuine, otherwise they would not be appointed as special envoys by the Habsburg family and the Ottoman Sultan, fully responsible for their respective countries' joining the small pot.

After a while of ecstasy, Adolf and Mekhail quickly calmed down from their excitement.

Although I have never heard of the saying that there must be a monster if something abnormal happens, Adolf and Mekhail also know the truth that there will be no pies in the sky-the Habsburg family has shown a comprehensive decline, and Ottoman is more powerful than others. The Habsburg family was even more miserable. The five benevolent people headed by Daming and France saw that they could get the benefits they wanted, so why would they sell their arms to the Habsburg family and Ottoman?

As for what powerful wealthy businessmen among the people can do this...

Adolf and Mekhail were not fools, so naturally they would not believe such nonsense.

But Adolf and Mekhail were unwilling to let the two of them give up the opportunity to get the obsolete ordnance of the Ming army.

It's like a drowning person grabbing a straw, even if they know that the straw won't save their lives, no one will let it go.

"Our Ottomans will never give up this opportunity."

Mekhail frowned and said: "There is an old saying in Saudi Arabia, you know you will die there, but there will always be a desert you want to cross--Ottoman is now at the last moment, if you can't find it If there is no chance, then the only way is to destroy the country. Therefore, even if I know it may be a trap, I must give it a try."

Adolf also frowned: "The situation of our Habsburgs is no better than that of your Ottomans. You don't know how cruel the lackeys of the two Ming countries in Europe are France and England."

Speaking of this, Adolf pursed his lips, trying to convince Mekhail and himself at the same time: "Now they can get everything they want right away, why would the Ming Dynasty ask people to sell us armaments? ?”

"You know, my friend, whether it is you Ottomans or our Habsburg family, it has reached the most critical moment. If we make a wrong decision at this time, the country behind us will not be able to bear it." The -- if the wrong choice is made, the two of us are the straw that breaks the camel's back."

But Mekhail shook his head and said: "Yes, I admit that you are right, but, my friend, this straw is likely to be the one that saves lives, in case we choose to give up, isn't it? Is it equivalent to choosing to die by drowning?"

Hearing this, Adolf simply slumped on the chair.

Adolf has tried countless reasons to try to convince Mekhail, and of course to be able to convince himself.

But judging from the current dialogue, no matter how many different reasons Adolf can find out, Mekhail only insists that "this may be a life-saving straw" is enough to refute Adolf.

After shaking his head with a tangled face, Adolf said to Mekhail: "I don't think you can find any other reason to convince me, right?"

Mekhail nodded, and said: "Actually, I have found many reasons, and you have also found many reasons, but the final result is the same—it is impossible for us to give up this purchase of Daming Armaments." Opportunity, even if this opportunity is likely to be false."

Having said that, Mekhail added another sentence: "What if it is true?"

Yeah, what if it's true?

This reason alone is enough to refute any other reason to give up this opportunity.

Thinking of this, Adolf simply shook his head bitterly, and said, "Forget it, that person will come to us again this afternoon, we just need to wait for him quietly—before we see the ordnance, I will not pay even a coin."

Mekhail also nodded and replied: "Yes, as long as we don't pay first, they can't cheat us."

The atmosphere suddenly fell into a strange silence again. Whether it was Adolf or Mekhail, they suddenly felt that they didn't know what to say.

Fortunately, the Ming businessman who said he could get a large amount of ordnance did not keep Adolf and Mekhail waiting too long, and soon came to the inn where the two were staying.

Yes, because the Habsburg family and Ottoman still failed to join the small broken pot, Daming did not arrange a post house for Adolf and Mekhail, and the two lived in the hotel at their own expense.

"Ten thousand flintlock guns, one hundred thousand bullets, this is the amount of ordnance I can get this time."

The Ming businessman happily told what he could get, and threw a flintlock gun on the table by the way, and said with a smile: "You can check the goods first—I think you should have seen Da Ming The eliminated ordnance, right?"

Adolf reached out and grabbed the flintlock gun, and handed it to Mekhail after looking carefully at it. After Mekhail also observed it, the two of them fell into a dazed state again. .

The flintlock gun brought by the Ming businessman was confirmed to be the flintlock gun once equipped by the Ming army. Both Adolf and Mekhail could confirm this.

But this flintlock gun is too new, it doesn't look like a second-hand product eliminated by the Ming army at all, but it looks like a new gun that has just been produced!
After the two stared at each other in bewilderment for a while, Adolf looked at the Ming businessman and asked, "Are you sure that this was equipped by the Ming army, and not someone imitated it?"

The Ming businessman laughed and said, "I think you should know that people in Daming do not allow people to own flintlock guns, so no one would risk their heads to imitate them. "

"As for the fineness, I can tell you clearly that because the flintlock gun itself has the problem of wear and tear, when the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies places orders with Northern Industries and Southern Weapons, it will reserve them in advance by placing excessive orders. A large number of flintlock guns were released for the soldiers of the Ming army to replace the wear and tear."

"What I got was an extra order, about 200 million flintlock guns—this amount may seem huge to you, but for the Ming army, this amount is nothing at all, after all The standing army of the Ming Dynasty is more than 100 million, with an average of two spare flintlocks per person, which is the routine operation of the Dudu Mansion of the Five Armies of the Ming Dynasty."

Mekhail couldn't help but scolded a big dog in his heart, and Adolf couldn't help scolding a shameless man in his heart-because the barrel of the flintlock gun consumes the most, and the consumption of other parts is generally not It will be too big, so other countries prepare two more barrels for soldiers.

The Ming Dynasty was lucky, because the flintlock guns were worn out, so two extra flintlock guns were prepared for all soldiers for replacement?How rich one must be to come up with such an operation!
After solving the question of the quality of the flintlock, Adolf said again: "I also want some grenades, artillery, and shells. I wonder if you can get them?"

Mekhail also looked at the Ming businessman with hope, and said: "As long as it is possible, the price is easy to negotiate, and we Ottomans can pay with oil-isn't oil the most lacking in Ming Dynasty now?"

Speaking of this, Mekhail suddenly felt moved, and added: "Actually, oil is of no use to us Ottomans. It doesn't matter even if it is all sold to Daming?"

Hearing what Mekhail said, Adolf's face darkened immediately—this guy never let go of any chance to hook up with Daming!

However, what Adolf and Mekhail did not expect was that the Ming businessman shook his head with a smile and said, "I am a businessman, and oil is of no use to me."

Mekhail said anxiously: "Why is it useless? The most important thing your Ming country needs now is oil. If you can get a lot of oil and sell it to Ming country, your emperor will definitely reward you!"

But the Ming businessman said: "As I said just now, I am just a businessman and have nothing to do with the Ming court, so if you pay with oil, it will only bring me a lot of trouble—just like people are not allowed to own firearms." Similarly, Daming will not sit back and watch someone get a lot of oil."

"Once I attract the attention of Jinyiwei and Dongchang, the fact that I sold the ordnance to you will be exposed. At that time, my troubles will not be less, and you will lose the source of the ordnance."

Hearing this, Adolf and Mekhail felt a little confused, and they couldn't help but glanced at each other.

Judging from the behavior of this Ming businessman, is it true that he was not sent by the Ming government, but a private act?

And there are a few key words in what he said just now, that is, "the amount of ordnance that can be obtained this time" - if he was sent by the Ming government, how could he only have [-] flintlock guns and [-] bullets? ?

Thinking of this, the suspicion in Adolf's heart was once again reduced by three points, and he asked with a smile: "I don't know what's behind your Excellency..."

The businessman of Daming shook his head with a smile, and said, "Since I can find you in the capital, it means I have my way."

"As for who is behind me, it's useless even if you find out—you two are not citizens of Daming, and the people behind me will ignore you."

The doubts in Adolf and Mekhail's hearts were reduced by three points again, and Adolf asked again: "So, I still need grenades and artillery, I wonder if you can get them?"

The Ming businessman shook his head and said: "This is our first business, we'd better be more cautious with each other—Of course I can get some obsolete items such as artillery and grenades, but why am I selling them to you now?" ?”

Adolf and Mekhail were about to say something, but the businessman of Ming Dynasty immediately said: "Of course, it's not just that I can't trust you, but I really can't get these things now, after all, the Ming army has been eliminated. The ordnance is also an ordnance, and it is not easy to get it out of the warehouse."

Adolf nodded and asked, "Then when will we get it? If it's too late, I'm afraid we won't have a chance to trade?"

The Ming businessman shook his head with a smile, and said, "Don't worry, no matter how late it is, you can wait until that day."

Hearing what the Ming businessman said, Adolf and Mekhail were both moved in their hearts, and asked repeatedly: "How do you say?"

The Ming businessman smiled but didn't answer. Instead, he rubbed his right thumb and index finger together.

Adolf and Mekhail hated in their hearts, but they had to take out a few Daming Dragon bills with a denomination of [-] yuan.

The businessman of Daming accepted the dragon note with a smile, and said: "The news I got is that Daming is not planning to completely wipe out your Habsburg family and Ottomans, at least not now. The reason why France and England attack Habsburg Osman, Da Ming, Sand Goose, and Silly Eagle attacked Osman, all for the sake of establishing his prestige."

Adolf asked with a confused face: "Liwei?"

The businessman of Daming hummed and said: "Yes, it is Liwei, who established the prestige of the little pot by beating you two madly. Of course, it is also to make it easier to buy Ottoman's oil."

Mekhail immediately became confused-you want oil, why can't you just say it?That shit can be dug out wherever you put it, why can't we Osman sell it to you?

Adolf asked, "Is this news reliable?"

The Ming businessman said with a smile: "Of course it is reliable. If you don't believe me, you will almost get relevant news when you return to your respective countries."

"Of course, whether this news is reliable or not depends mainly on how much ordnance you buy - if you don't buy a lot, maybe this news is not very reliable."

Hearing what the businessman of Ming Dynasty said, Adolf and Mekhail probably understood in their hearts.

(End of this chapter)