Daming 1805

Chapter 358 America's Cooperation Plan
British Prime Minister William Pitt looked at the news sent by Foreign Secretary Grenville, and his mood could only be described as devastated.

But it's not too much, but it feels a bit like this:
Sure enough, Daming was not going to let go of this opportunity to gain benefits.

However, this is not entirely a bad thing for me, and I have reasons to put pressure on the parliament and the opposition.

As a result, Pete began a life of fighting wits and courage with the parliament and the opposition.

It is not an easy decision to open a large number of basic, key, and important industries in the American region to Ming Dynasty.

Even if Pete can make his own decisions, it is impossible to make a decision in a short time.

Not to mention wrangling with the parliament and the opposition now.

Therefore, the negotiations with Daming and the United Kingdom have once again reached a stalemate.

The British and American delegations continued to live and communicate in Xintianfu.

Queen Charlotte is of course happy to continue playing in Xintianfu.

"Finance, highways, railways, shipping, electric power, steel, machinery, education, culture, and communications industries in the United States can allow Ming manufacturers to participate in their operations.

Zhu Jingyuan has already said that, and it is useless to say any more reason.

"The establishment of schools, newspaper offices, broadcasting and telegraph companies, the construction and operation of roads, docks and factories should of course be registered.

The scene was silent for a few seconds, and Grenville solemnly saluted and explained:

The bridge was in turn part of a rail and road project linking the inland Ming colonies with French Canada and Dongyi.

"Da Ming's loan to the United States went directly to this company.

The idea of ​​this final decision is very similar to that of the French.

"Finally, a dedicated American development and construction company is set up.

Under such circumstances, it is actually the most suitable time for large-scale adjustments and in-depth reforms.

But these are not private, but commercial projects that are open to the public.

"You give us a letter of approval as soon as possible, and we start actual cooperation as soon as possible.

"And the shares of local manufacturers in the United Kingdom or the United States must not be less than 50.00%.

This lasted for nearly half a month, and the response from the British side finally came.

As a result, when he heard the last two sentences, he held back the words he had just brewed.

Hearing the previous requests, Grenville instinctively wanted to say something more.

Now it is finally officially confirmed that it will be implemented.

"In the future, we will further loosen the restrictions and expand the scope of cooperation according to the effect of the cooperation..."

After the cooperation plan with the United Kingdom and the United States was finalized, the representatives of the United States also entered a state similar to that of France.

Grenville's expression froze.

"This is my last condition, there is no room for bargaining.

"Food trade and processing, textile and clothing related industries in the United States can be opened to Ming manufacturers.

As long as you think about it calmly, the final choice will be similar.

Zhu Jingyuan said rather dissatisfied:
"There's no point in saying yes, especially when you initially showed no intention of working with us at all.

The first project to be identified, due to Charlotte's remnants, was "Richmond Paradise".

Zhu Jingyuan went to see Charlotte every now and then, and often gave her some new clothes and jewelry.

It's just that the opening of the United States is limited to the United States, and does not include the British mainland and other colonies at all.

After all, the industries that Zhu Jingyuan requested to open up are of similar importance.

"Submit the materials to go through the process, and the normal review and registration is enough. The Governor of British America has no right to intervene.

"Now that things are settled, let's start discussing the construction plan for America."

Investment in France should be gradual, while Canada and the United States can be simpler and rougher.

Another five years later, Grenville went to see Zhu Jingyuan again:
"His Royal Highness, the United Kingdom and the United Kingdom are willing to accept your request."

"I will convey your intentions to relevant people and institutions in the United Kingdom, and urge them to respond as soon as possible."

"After our cooperation agreement with the United States is officially signed and the actual cooperation is officially launched, I will let Queen Charlotte return to the United States.

The amusement park, game hall, sports field and other projects that Zhu Jingyuan built in Xintianfu will also be implemented in Richmond.

Grenville took the main representatives of the United Kingdom, Britain and the United States to visit Zhu Jingyuan again, explaining the final decision of the United Kingdom:
"His Royal Highness, the decision of the British King, Regent, Parliament, and Prime Minister, we can cooperate in the United States.

"The place of registration of the company is not the United Kingdom, but directly in the United States, and the shareholders are Queen Charlotte and the American court.

Zhu Jingyuan leaned back on the chair:
"I do not believe."

"The Kingdom of America hopes that Daming Bank will loan money for investment and construction in the America region.

So although Grenville was helpless, in the end he could only bow respectfully and say:

"However, it is necessary to cooperate with British or American manufacturers to establish a joint venture company to build and operate.

Zhu Jingyuan nodded in satisfaction:

It was originally planned by the British and Americans, but now it is the Great Ming Dongyi Kingdom and French Canada to realize it.

For adults, three months is actually not a long time, and the negotiation will pass after a little delay.

Grenville was a little confused by Zhu Jingyuan's order:
"Your Highness... Well, we... mainly His Majesty Charlotte, can we return to London?"

Before Long Island was assigned to Ming Dynasty, there was already a bridge plan between Long Island and Manhattan Island.

Discuss and plan the specific development and construction plan, and let Zhu Jingyuan and Charlotte determine the cooperation plan.

"Your will."

"However, it should be the same as ordinary American local manufacturers, just register with the relevant agencies of the American government.

"I think it will take at least three months or more."

Grenville prepared a lot of reasons and excuses in his mind, but in the end Zhu Jingyuan was left speechless with the "I don't believe it".

"Okay, you should have agreed a long time ago, you have been tossing and tossing for so long, this is a waste of time.

Grenville nodded slightly guilty:
"Yes...that's the case, but this is just the beginning, and it will be gradually released in the future."

"The subsequent joint venture partner of the Ming manufacturer can also be this company.

Grenville got up and resigned, wrote a telegram to Pete, and left the trouble to Pete.

The first construction project launched by the French side was the bridge connecting Long Island and Manhattan Island.

Zhu Jingyuan met with Charlotte and Shire every now and then to discuss the investment and development of Northern Yinzhou.

Moreover, the local turmoil has continued for several years, followed by large-scale population migration from the UK, and it is now in a state of waste.

Correspondingly, the capital of the United States was also placed in Richmond and was not moved to other areas.

"Joint ventures are possible, but there are no strict restrictions on shareholding and capital ratios. British and American manufacturers' shares are more than [-]%.

"And you, the United Kingdom, can't afford the funds now, so you can't watch the rebellion in the United States again?"

Grenville was struggling with how to respond, and Zhu Jingyuan had already spoken again:

"The American region is in dire straits, and it really needs capital injection.

"Of course, this is just the beginning, just the beginning of our cooperation.

Just like how it was with Shire back then, strengthen the memory and cognition of the other party, so that she can continue to maintain her trust in herself.

These three months also happen to be used to discuss specific plans for cooperation.

"I'm not embarrassing you, just change it based on your plan.

William Pitt finally persuaded the British Parliament to reach a compromise with the British nobility and bourgeoisie.

Grenville wanted to say that Zhu Jingyuan should not go too far, but in the end he kept the anger in his heart.

After all, these two places are theoretically only colonies, and making some big moves will not stimulate local manufacturers in the two countries.

"If you don't accept it, let Queen Charlotte live here permanently.

At the same time, the United States is less open than the French.

After hearing this, Zhu Jingyuan said noncommittally:
"In other words, food and textiles are directly open? Everything else has to be realized through joint ventures?
"And all specific commercial firms and factories have to apply to the British Governor's Office separately?"

"At the same time, plans for new roads, docks, and factories, as well as plans for new schools, newspaper offices, broadcasting, and telegraph companies, should be approved by the Governor General of British America.

It's like pushing everything back to the beginning, which is more convenient than tinkering with the original order, mainly because you can let go.

At the same time, for the Ming manufacturers headed by the imperial consortium, now is an opportunity to buy bottoms.

The ongoing turmoil has driven up the price of necessities here, but the price of fixed assets has fallen all the way to the bottom.

A large amount of land, manors, and real estate are rapidly falling into the hands of Ming merchants.

(End of this chapter)