Daming 1805

Chapter 349 The Warning Before Christmas

The contract for the Yinzhou War was officially signed, and the arrangements for Napoleon and Adams were also finalized.

Zhu Jingyuan looked at the representatives at the scene, and said something with emotion:

"Except for the pioneering movement inside the Black Continent, the wars in other parts of the world have all ended.

"The next theme should be to develop technology, build a better world, and enable us humans to live better.

"However, as at the end of the world wars, I remind you now again to be vigilant.

"The mess left after the war is not so easy to clean up.

"The situation in your country is not optimistic, especially in mainland France and French Canada.

"One was exhausted by the war, and the other was turned into ruins by the war.

"Britain's financial situation is also not optimistic, and your golden cow Tianzhu has been hollowed out by you.

"If you can't prepare in advance and deal with it carefully, it is very likely that war will break out again.

"It might even be a domestic war.

"In order to avoid these situations, Daming can provide assistance within his capacity.

"Including but not limited to loans and investments.

"Of course it's conditional, but it's not something that should be discussed now, let's talk about it after the holidays.

"Da Ming's willingness to provide loans and investments can be published in the newspaper together with the results of the peace talks.

"Use relatively good news to ease the complicated conflicts in your country."

Hearing these words, the representatives at the scene felt complicated and didn't know how to express them.

The world is indeed peaceful, but as Zhu Jingyuan said, the mess left after the war is also a big trouble.

Daming is still a kind reminder, just like before the Yinzhou War.

These representatives were terrified and powerless after the painful war they had just endured.

Regarding the subsequent promise of willingness to provide help, the corresponding possible conditions are also worrying.

But now they have not said anything, let's talk about everything after Christmas.

Let's use the news of the armistice and Ming's cooperation to calm domestic sentiments.

Prince Shire even stood up directly, bowing his hands to Zhu Jingyuan very seriously:
"Thank you for your willingness to help me mediate the lingering Yinzhou war, and thank you for your willingness to help France through difficulties."

Charles took the lead, and the others also stood up, expressing their thanks with mixed feelings.

Zhu Jingyuan sat there and nodded slightly, accepting this kind of thanks very calmly:

"External forces are external forces after all, the key to whether you can stabilize or not depends on yourself.

"Today is your Christmas Eve, let's sit down and take a photo, and have a meal here at noon."

Everyone agreed again, sat down in their respective positions, and turned to look outside together.

The photographer was at the end of the table and took a few group photos of the scene.

Then everyone got up and took another photo outside the hall.

Finally, go to the banquet hall attached to the Wuying Hall in the Forbidden City of Xintianfu for dinner.

This time is the most formal official banquet, using the most traditional meal sharing mode of Da Ming.

Zhu Jingyuan sat at the top, and the others were on the left and right sides.

After lunch, the delegates took leave together and left the Forbidden City.

The relevant news of the negotiation was immediately broadcast to the local representatives of the participating representatives through the telegram.

Today would have been Tessie's Christmas Eve, and tomorrow would be Christmas.

The imperial courts of various countries have entered a state of holiday, and the royal family and officials are all ready to rest.

The news turned out to bring the royal family and the most important officials together again.

In the Palace of Versailles, Louis XVI looked at the telegram in front of him with disbelief:

"Is this all true? The peace talks of the Yinzhou War ended like this? It's been less than a week since Charles arrived in Xintianfu?"

The Duke of Orleans also widened his eyes:
"It's impossible, how can the negotiation be so fast? Is there something wrong?
"Didn't the negotiation officially start today? Why did it end like this?"

The Duke of Orleans was more excited.

Because he actually prepared a lot of plans to do things during the peace talks.

The Duke of Orleans also took it for granted that the peace talks will take at least one winter, and may even last for more than half a year.

So I am not in a hurry to do things by myself, and I still pursue safety.

The result is good now. Starting from the delegation headed by Charles, it only takes more than 20 days for the negotiation to be over.

I didn't do anything myself!
The Duke of Richelieu was also very surprised and said:
"I was also very surprised when I received the news, and I also wondered if something went wrong.

"However, His Royal Highness Charles' personal statement and His Excellency Talleyrand's official official report all explain the situation at that time.

"His Royal Highness Prince Dashi didn't give us any time to argue.

"On the day the negotiations started, His Highness directly distributed the contract that Daming had prepared, and asked everyone to sign directly.

"So it can even be said that there was no peace talks at all, and the relevant personnel directly accepted Daming's disposal..."

Louis XVI carefully read the detailed instructions on the telegram and compared the reports of Charles and Talleyrand.

Then he was a little dazed, and muttered in a daze:
"It's like a powerful monarch who is 'arbitrary', directly ending local disputes with his personal will and orders..."

The Duke of Richelieu also nodded and said:
"Yes, it is, it is a little humiliating, but it is good for us in France.

"End the war as soon as possible, and let the merchants and citizens know that the war is officially over, so that the situation can be stabilized as much as possible.

"So at the same time, Prince Dashi personally said that Daming can provide loans and investments to help us tide over the difficulties.

"My idea is to spread the news of the signing of the contract and Daming's support through newspapers as soon as possible."

The Duke of Orleans went blind.

After the news is released, how can I still do things?
Those who are willing to participate in the civil uprising either cannot survive or see no future.

As long as there is a way out, who wants to do the work of killing the head?
Now as soon as the contract is signed and Daming's promise is announced, the people on the verge of collapse will be able to hold on for a little longer.

Even if life can't get better immediately, there is hope that it can!

And with Prince Dashi's swift and decisive style, as long as the French agree to his conditions, support may arrive soon.

Especially the little brat, Charles, who trusted his best friend infinitely.

The Duke of Orleans immediately exclaimed:

"Da Ming said it nicely, the help must be conditional!"

Louis XVI also reacted:
"That's right, Daming's help must be conditional. I don't know if we can bear it..."

The Duke of Richelieu said of course:

"Among countries, and even between most ordinary people, any help is conditional.

"Aren't the other bankers in Taixi willing to lend money to the royal family and the French court without strings attached?
"Based on the relationship between His Royal Highness Shire and His Royal Highness Prince Dashi, under the command of Your Excellency Talleyrand, it can definitely be handled properly."

Louis XVI suddenly realized again:
"That's right, everything has a price, to maintain the stability of our country, the price can also be paid.

"So let's publish the news in the newspaper as soon as possible, and all the city halls that have installed electric speakers should broadcast it directly.

"Today is Christmas Eve, and tomorrow is Christmas, so we must release the news in these two days.

"Businessmen and citizens are under too much pressure and need good news."

The Duke of Richelieu saluted seriously and said:
"Your will."

Richelieu was away on errands and was going to work overtime on Christmas Eve and Christmas.

The Duke of Orleans also left anxiously.

The situation is similar in London, UK.

Prime Minister William Pitt, also with several telegrams, found the Crown Prince Regent, the Prince of Wales.

Pete knew that the Prince of Wales' patience was not good, and he might not be in a good mood when his break was interrupted.

But it's no use being in a bad mood, there's nothing bigger than that right now.

While handing out the telegram, Pete briefly explained the relevant content.

I also talked about the on-site situation I got, and finally put forward follow-up processing suggestions in a summary style:
"...In any case, it's good for us to sign the contract quickly.

"The most important thing now is to spread the news and ease the tension.

"We don't have a choice right now, and we don't need a choice.

"Whether we can accept the help Daming is willing to provide, and how much we can accept, is a matter for the future."

The Prince of Wales flipped through the telegram and nodded without any opinion:

"Okay, let's do everything according to the Prime Minister's business."

Pete didn't gossip with the Prince of Wales, and immediately left to go out to work.

The operating efficiency of the British and French imperial courts is still relatively high, and the news of the day was sent to major newspapers and periodicals on the same day.

The news is not a telegram from the front, but refined and improved words.

There are also supplementary interpretations by the Prime Minister and the cabinet, in order to remind the newspapers to interpret and guide the direction of public opinion.

The major newspaper offices also rushed to draft overnight on Christmas Eve, trying their best to catch up with the morning papers of the next day.

It was originally an evening paper, and it also directly issued an extra number.

That night, Rothschild Manor in London, England.

The Rothschild family had dinner together, and Meyer Rothschild's third son, Nathan, reports:

"It's fully confirmed that all the big food and clothing firms in Britain and France have really closed down.

"The earliest one has been closed for more than 20 days.

"Almost all the store managers, most of the designers, as well as the main craftsmen and managers, have gone directly to Dashiguo.

"The average clerk received half his wages for three months.

"The specific reason is that the situation in Britain and France is turbulent. In order to prevent possible risks, the food and clothing company has temporarily closed all businesses in the two countries.

"If the situation in the two countries is still unstable after three months, these ordinary shop assistants will be asked to fend for themselves.

"If the situation can return to normal, commercial banks in both countries will open normally again."

Meyer and her sons didn't look very good-looking.

Meyer asked the interior with a straight face:
"Did your plan leak out?"

Nathan immediately shook his head and said:
"It's impossible to leak it, and it doesn't make sense to leak it.

"We just released rumors in different circles, leading people with resentment to transfer their hatred to Dashi Clothing.

"The firm was opened by Prince Dashi, with the support of Prince Shire, the shopkeeper should be very proud.

"This kind of person shouldn't just close the store to escape just because of such little rumors.

"Prince Dashi himself is not such a person!"

Meyer was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly glared:
"What changes are there in the market for new Ming-style formal wear?"

Nathan subconsciously replied:

"The market seems to be bullish, and our own business selling imitation products has seen a significant increase in sales compared to before.

"There are also customers who have bought Fifth Brother's smuggled goods, and occasionally come to ask if there are any smuggled goods.

"But now we have no goods at all, and the smuggled goods on the market basically come from one place.

"A Ming woman opened a Ming-style clothing firm in Paris, and she basically monopolized the smuggling channels.

"After the closure of the Dashi clothing store, the price of her smuggled goods has soared, and the current price has exceeded the licensed goods.

"When Lao Wu was doing this before, he never had such a price..."

Meyer let out a long breath and said:
"This smuggling firm... may be Prince Dashi's own industry..."

Nathan froze for a moment, then his eyes widened suddenly:

"Prince Dashi can do this! He can do this, why didn't I think of it before!
"This is more expensive than the original licensed product, but you can directly not provide after-sales service!"

Meyer said sullenly, full of resentment:
"They didn't necessarily do it on purpose, they probably just followed the trend.

"But there is no doubt that Prince Dashi and his shopkeeper Chu are both technical and business geniuses.

"The business talents of Daming people are not weaker than ours in the slightest, or even surpassed.

"The key point is that the people of Daming have the backing of Daming, they can do whatever they want in various gray areas, and wantonly vent their wisdom.

"Those of us who don't have our own country and are still being targeted by Ming Dynasty are bound to do anything.

"So it seems that we are even more weak and incompetent..."

Nathan subconsciously asked:

"Are you going to deal with this woman's firm? Transfer the matter against Dashi clothing firm to this firm?

"If this woman really has a relationship with Prince Dashi and his people are harmed in France, it should affect Invention's relationship with France.

"This is more conducive to our financial control of Britain and France. They need to continue to borrow money from our banks."

Meyer didn't answer right away, but squinted her eyes and tapped on the table to think.

The brothers at the scene stopped all movements and sounds, waiting for their father's decision.

At this moment, the butler of the manor walked in quickly and handed an envelope to Meyer.

When Meyer saw the envelope, he immediately reached out to take it, opened the cover immediately, and took out a piece of paper inside.

A thin sheet of paper with only a few lines.

After Meyer finished reading it, the expression on his face immediately collapsed, and the gloomy and resentful expression turned into decadence.

Throwing the paper in his hand on the table, he leaned back on the chair weakly, and said in a particularly decadent manner:
"Abandon all plans..."

Nathan immediately took the piece of paper, and the other three brothers also came over immediately, and were stunned when they saw the information on it:
"The Yinzhou War Contract has been signed!
"Da Ming promises to provide loans and investments to Britain and France!
"How could the peace talks be so fast!
"Why does Daming seem to be targeting us? Could it be that he already knows about our plan?"

Meyer, who was leaning on the chair, closed his eyes and said with a painful expression:
"Maybe Da Ming didn't deliberately target us, and we are not worthy of Da Ming's deliberate targeting.

"However, our interests are definitely in conflict with Daming's.

"Da Ming acted according to his own plan, which made us feel that he was targeting us.

"Da Ming is about to extend its financial and other soft tentacles directly into Taixi, and it may take France and peace as the core and starting point.

"All businessmen and financiers with interests in France should feel this pressure."

(End of this chapter)