Cutting 1719

Chapter 640 Unpredictable Future

"You have gone too far. You are waging wars and plundering profits everywhere. You have occupied such a fertile and vast territory, but right now, you are not willing to give in even to the barren wasteland."

In the city of Tomsk, the angry Queen Elizabeth looked like a squirrel about to go through the winter, her cheeks were puffed up with anger, and there was a little sadness and resentment in her eyes, just matched with that flawless face, After all, there is no lethality.

Standing in front of Queen Elizabeth was Liu Dingyan, the left servant of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent by Da Chu to Tomsk. For the sake of reducing disputes, we are naturally unwilling to leave hidden dangers for the future, even a barren land where not a single blade of grass grows is still the barren land of our Great Chu."

Seeing Liu Dingyan's refusal to enter, Elizabeth snorted coldly, ignored the middle-aged official, and looked directly at the Duke of Sarawula standing on the other side.

"Sara Wula, I will leave the demarcation work to you this time. Remember, there is not even a single bit of superfluous land in my Russian Empire!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Sara Wula's face was somewhat helpless, as the past few years passed, his age became more and more old, and the wrinkles on his whole face were like orange peels, which seemed a little unsightly.

Everyone present knew that the so-called Russian Empire was essentially just a country supported by the Great Chu. Not to Tomsk.

Now that the issue of demarcation is on the surface, in fact Russia does not have much qualifications for bargaining. Even Elizabeth's intention to say this is just to show Emperor Ning that Russia is not a threat to Dachu. I am also willing to play my role well, but after all, I have to give some benefits, right?
Speaking of which, in order to curry favor with Ning Yu's thick and hard thighs, Elizabeth also tried her best. She spent a long time in Nanjing a few years ago, and finally gave birth to a son under the circumstances of stalking—but there was After having such a son, Elizabeth's status is truly guaranteed. In the past, she could only be regarded as a tool of Emperor Ning at most, but now she has been promoted to a higher level.

Of course, for Elizabeth, who is as bright as ever, she is not only content with this, so even though she has established her capital in Tomsk, she still goes to Nanjing every year to accept the blessing of Emperor Ning, so as to ensure her special favor.

For Elizabeth, maybe this is the way she really rules the country. Bed politics is also a kind of politics. As long as the goal can be achieved, the means are naturally second, not to mention that Emperor Ning is indeed admired by her from the bottom of her heart. Existence, having a son is naturally more secure.

Seeing that everything was over, Elizabeth naturally had no intention of staying any longer. After she asked Sara Wula a few words, she immediately returned to the palace accompanied by her maid.

"Mother."

A child about three years old flew over all the way. His hair was black and curly, his eyes were blue, and his face was extremely delicate, looking extremely beautiful.

With a smile on her face, Elizabeth hugged the little boy into her arms and said softly, "Little Peter, have you finished your homework today?"

"Well, I've already learned everything!"

In fact, little Peter's official name is Ning Chengguang, and his Russian name is Peter. He is the fourth prince of Chu and will become the monarch of the Russian Empire in the future.

Speaking of which, although poor little Peter is only three and a half years old at this time, he has already begun to receive formal royal education. In addition to learning Chinese and Russian, he also needs to learn a series of courses on aristocratic etiquette. When I was young, I had to learn more subjects when I was five or six years old, such as Confucianism, natural science and so on.

Elizabeth put down her precious son, took his little hand and walked to the table that had been set up. There was a square table that was not too big. Many traditional Russian court dishes were already placed, like Russian-style roast suckling pig, yellow croaker with milk sauce, grilled pheasant breast, Gobidan lamb chops, venison rolls in tomato sauce and many desserts are also placed on it.

There was a cherry cream soup in front of Elizabeth. She stirred it gently with a spoon very skillfully, making the soup on it more mellow. After she tasted it twice, she said softly: "Little Peter, do you want to go back and see you?" Have you seen your father?"

"miss you!"

Ning Chengguang frowned slightly before continuing: "I want to play with my sister!"

Elizabeth smiled slightly, and said in a low voice, "Okay, I'll take you to Nanjing in a month's time."

She looked at the cherry cream soup in front of her, feeling a little annoyed for no reason. Emperor Ning's attitude had changed, so she really had to go and see, otherwise when would she be able to call back to St. Petersburg?
"Ah-Autumn!"

Ning Yu, who was reviewing the memorial, suddenly sneezed. The weather in July was the hottest time of the year. This sudden sneeze made him a little helpless, and then shook his head slightly.

"What exactly does Tokugawa Yoshimune want to do? Did you really have no news beforehand?"

The clear voice brought a response in the palace, and the rustling sound of the writing brush on the memorial was also heard clearly, but the ministers standing at His Highness felt a little thumping in their hearts, especially Song Enming, the second assistant, his brows were slightly frowned , almost forming a word 'Chuan'.

The death of Emperor Nakagomon did not end so easily. Not long ago, the southwestern vassals wrote to request Prince Zhaoren to succeed to the throne, but Tokugawa Yoshimune very rarely refuted it, thinking that Prince Zhaoren's virtue was shallow and he did not have the ability to succeed. position ability, requiring re-selection among the emperor's heirs.

The key is that after this incident, Tokugawa Yoshimune further stated that he would expand the founding order, that is, completely loosen foreign restrictions, and was also planning to invite the British, French, Portuguese and Spaniards to Edo, and even The Dutch have also been invited.

All of a sudden, there was a huge wave in Dachu. To put it bluntly, the current situation is that Japan, which Dachu regards as its traditional sphere of influence, is taking advantage of this opportunity to try to break through Dachu's control.

Perhaps it was Da Chu's support for the southwestern vassals that made Tokugawa Yoshimune feel uneasy, or he was thinking of taking a risky gamble, but when the news came, no one cared about his thoughts—because This matter is already doomed, and Da Chu and the shogunate have completely torn skins.

As the highest person in charge of Japanese intelligence, Ning Luoyuan smiled wryly, and said softly: "I'm afraid this matter is inseparable from our hands and feet in Nanyang. I heard that the British and Portuguese also have their own in Borneo." Power, I am afraid this time it has provoked the anger of the public - the Dutch probably will also avenge their big revenge."

Song Enming on the side also quickly said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, no matter what the reason is, Tokugawa Yoshimune has already expressed his attitude. Perhaps we should also express one or two. At least the southwestern feudal clans can say hello."

The air was silent for a moment, only the voice of Ning Yu when he kept writing, and after a while, the crisp voice resounded: "What Da Chu wants to do is Da Chu's own business, they can't interfere, As for the British or the French, they are nothing to worry about right now, but as for Tokugawa Yoshimune, I will naturally teach him a lesson."

Ning Yu put the brush on the pen stand, and said with a sneer, "Originally, I planned to wait until I had completely captured the entire Southeast Asia, and then slowly adjusted Japan. The Department of Overseas Trade directly cut off all trade with the Japanese shogunate and notified the navy to prepare for the East China Sea show, I really want to see who else doesn't have eyes!"

Song Enming's brows completely relaxed. He knew that the emperor had already regarded Japan as a serious opponent. At least from the perspective of geographical location, Japan also had the qualifications to act as this opponent.

And Ning Zhongyi, the privy envoy who hadn't spoken for a long time, showed a smile on his face. Right now, he just served an appetizer. It is uncertain how many soldiers and horses will be sent to conquer Japan in the future. I am afraid the scale will not be so small. Where to go, perhaps this will also become a real performance of the Great Chu National Defense Force.

In terms of real strength, the National Defense Army, which has undergone military reform, is probably many times more terrifying than the previous Fuhan Army. The average country cannot afford to be beaten.
In August, when Dachu imposed economic sanctions on Japan, it seemed to add fuel to the current situation. For a moment, the Tokugawa shogunate was in turmoil. Tokugawa Yoshimune quickly issued his own order, demanding that the Complete the military expansion order of the shogunate standing army before the end of the year, and send envoys to Nanjing, intending to ease the current situation.

For this kind of behavior of first soldiers and then courtesy, Da Chu naturally sees it clearly, and naturally dare not get involved easily. On the contrary, the British ambassador is very interested in this matter, although he has not yet sent envoys to Japan to formally establish Diplomacy, but in Nanjing, they had a heated fight with the emissaries of the shogunate.

In a social restaurant in Nanjing where Westerners often come, the British ambassador Pierre is entertaining the envoy Yoshino Ryohei from Japan. However, the two did not eat Western or Japanese food, but ordered a table of traditional dishes. A famous Chinese dish, with a bottle of Japanese sake next to it, and an interpreter waiting by the side.

"Mr. Yoshino, I have been in Dachu for many years. In fact, I have always been a little uncomfortable with Chinese food. It's not because it's not delicious enough, but because people's habits are too strong."

The British Ambassador Pierre clumsily pinched his chopsticks, and said with a wry smile: "It's like I can't use chopsticks well now." After saying this, he picked up the knife and fork again, and cut a piece of fat on the table. , into the mouth.

"Sometimes, change is really a good thing, but sometimes, it just makes you at a loss."

Yoshino Ryohei sitting opposite is a small man with a one-inch beard on his lips, but his expression doesn't seem to have much anxiety, as if he came to Nanjing this time, more for a vacation, but compared to Pierre, He can use chopsticks very skillfully.

"Ambassador Pierre's words are very reasonable, but we are too deeply influenced by Da Chu, even if we use chopsticks, it is a matter of course—"

Speaking of this, Yoshino Ryohei shook his head slowly, and said in a deep voice: "The shogunate does not want to see this scene. In the past hundreds of years, the shogunate has been working hard to establish its own influence."

Pierre smiled slightly, his eyebrows seemed to be beating together, and he said softly: "I believe your generals can understand this truth. There is no doubt that Da Chu is powerful, but what surprised me the most is that your civilization It’s so similar, if, no, it’s not necessary at all, if, I’m sure, Da Chu will annex you in the future, it will be as simple as eating a piece of fat, such as North Korea.”

"North Korea."

A trace of fear flashed across Yoshino Ryohei's face. He was not afraid of North Korea, but rather the fate of North Korea at this time. Right now, the Great Chu Emperor can also serve as the king of North Korea. Why can't he also serve as the Emperor of Japan in the future?
At least for the common people in Japan at this time, it seems that there is no problem with another person becoming the emperor, especially if this person can bring more wealth.

Pierre nodded, stuffed a piece of beef into his mouth, and chewed vigorously until the juice was overflowing, then he slowly swallowed it into his stomach, then wiped his mouth slowly, and said with a smile: " If 100 years ago, you would not have any luck, but now it is different, the British Empire is willing to lend a helping hand to help you, of course, this process is naturally secret and unknown.”

Although the British Empire has had the opportunity to develop further due to the early decline of the Netherlands, it is still not the empire on which the sun never sets in later generations. Not to mention that it faces the challenge of France in Europe, it cannot do something in Asia. What, at most, it can only provoke the relationship like this, and add some obstacles to Da Chu.

Yoshino Ryohei naturally understood this truth. He stared at Pierre and said in a low voice: "The shogunate needs more and more direct help, and you also need the shogunate to become a hindrance to the rise of the Great Chu. I think this is a very fair deal. .”

"Yes, a fair deal. What do you need?"

"A lot of money is needed, as well as weapons, and even instructors to train the army."

Pierre raised his eyebrows and smiled, "As long as the East India Company doesn't send troops directly, I don't think it will be a problem. Don't worry, we still have a batch of weapons and explosives in India. As for the funds, Perhaps only £[-] will be offered."

Yoshino Ryohei's eyes dimmed slightly, but soon he cheered up again. This was only expected. For the British, they also have to see the weight of Japan before they choose Make a big bet and enter the market, otherwise, before that, it may be difficult to get [-] pounds.

Just thinking of this huge empire, Yoshino Ryohei finally sighed slightly.

It's like everyone doesn't understand why the emperor has been so afraid of Japan, and why has he been driving Japan to death?
(End of this chapter)