Wild North America 1846

Chapter 428 Tang Fa Friendship
The secret talks between the emperors of Tang and France in Notre Dame de Paris have finalized several major issues, and there are a few of them in detail;
First, Tang and France maintain close contact and strengthen communication on hotspot issues in Europe and the world. Even if there are differences, they should maintain the stability of bilateral relations with the attitude of "seeking common ground while reserving differences" and avoid causing more twists and turns.

Second, establish a regular communication system between foreign ministers between the two countries, increase stable communication channels, and achieve regular high-level cabinet exchanges.

[-]. Facilitate the import and tariff preference of superior products between the two countries. Datang Empire is willing to increase imports of French distinctive red wine, perfume, high-end women's clothing, French cheese, machinery and other specialty products. France is willing to increase imports of kerosene, diesel, Heavy oil and petrochemical products, weapons, trams, machinery and explosives, strengthen trade ties between the two sides.

Fourth, mutually beneficial arrangements for financial investment.

The two parties agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of overseas study, art, finance and investment, and relevant departments will further discuss the terms of cooperation.

France is envious of Datang Empire's thriving financial industry and numerous investment and property opportunities in North America. Datang Empire also regards France as a bridgehead to enter the European market, with a bright future.

Signing a formal international treaty that takes into account the interests of both parties is in the interests of both parties, and the time has come for careful consideration.

[-]. The French Empire expressed understanding and support for the Datang Empire’s desert expeditions in South America. The Datang Empire expressed understanding and support for the French colonial actions in North Africa, the Near East and the Indochina Peninsula. The two countries opened ports and infrastructure to each other. , to facilitate the opponent's colonial operations.

Sixth, the French Empire expresses its understanding and support for the Datang Empire's intention to take a stake in the Suez Canal and will provide appropriate convenience.

Seventh, with regard to the sudden death of King George I of Denmark and the succession of the Greek throne, as well as the undercurrent in Europe to smear the image of the Tang Empire, the two countries will take a concerted effort to maintain the inviolability of the sacred imperial power.

Both countries agree;
The royal prince of the British Empire should not be the king of the Kingdom of Greece, which is contrary to the peaceful situation of maintaining European balance.

On this point, it is actually the consensus of the royal families in Europe.

The princes of the royal families of Britain, France and Russia should not be the kings of extinct kingdoms in Europe, including Greece and Bulgaria today, as well as Portugal and Spain before that.

The 14-year Spanish succession war in the last century was due to the fact that the French royal family inherited the Spanish throne, which caused Britain to unite half of the European countries and launched a bloody war with the French for 14 years.

The teacher of the previous life is not far away.

Napoleon III took the Datang Empire to publicly reiterate this point. In fact, he valued the Datang Empire's regional supremacy in North America, and its economic and military strength were good enough to make the British jealous.

Things in this world are so wonderful. The British don't care that France or the Tang Empire will endanger their fundamental interests, but they are afraid that these two countries will unite and even pull other countries into the "anti-British alliance circle".

The British Empire has the most powerful Royal Navy in the world and dominates the Seven Seas.

When necessary, it can cut off the foreign trade routes of France and the Tang Empire, cut off the effective rule of these two countries on overseas colonies, severely hit their economy and trade, and plunge them into serious economic regression.

Conversely
As the overlord of the European continent, France also has the ability to restrain the United Kingdom. Whether it is in Europe, the Near East, North Africa or Egypt, the French Empire has many cards to play.

The same is true of the Tang Empire. Canada, which is close at hand, is the Achilles' heel of the British, and it is also an unbearable pain.

Britain's more than 300 years of colonial efforts in North America almost collapsed after the rise of the Tang Empire, but that is the family business of the rebellious American, and the British are too lazy to take care of it.

The feelings of the United Kingdom towards the former British colony of the United States are very complicated. They love and hate and are not used to it. In particular, the heresy of freedom and democracy is rampant, rebellious, and the suzerain is also fighting for independence. Turned upside down!
But Canada is different. Canada is the filial son of the British Empire and has never done anything against the United Kingdom.

Under the sharp blade of the Tang Empire, the British really had to think twice.

If the two powers unite, it will inevitably cause great trouble to the UK. This is not a matter of 1+1=2, but a severe global challenge.

Not long after the seven statements on the close cooperation between the Tang Empire and the French Empire were publicly released, the British envoy to France approached him, requesting to meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs Luo Fengxian, and wishing to have an audience with His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Empire.

Its purpose; is to confirm whether there are major changes in the foreign policy of the Tang Empire?
"Are people gone?"

The sun was shining brightly, and Li Cha was teasing the red, rich, and white beasts in the courtyard. When he saw Viscount Luo Fengxian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, come in from the outside, he asked a casual question.

In terms of foreign policy against Britain, it is indeed necessary to take care of British interests as the core, because the Tang Empire has almost no involvement in Europe, the Near East, North Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and the Indochina Peninsula, and there are few conflicts of interest between the two sides.

But the Tang Empire is not always used to the British in everything, and unconditionally follows the British's baton.

Singing some dissenting tunes from time to time on some issues can instead highlight the weight of the Tang Empire. This is the way to get along.

For example, on the issue of self-determination of citizens in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, the issue of the Toronto Canal transit rate, and the issue of the three small countries in Central America, these are the marginal interests of the British Empire, but they are the core interests of the Tang Empire. Not an iota of backing down.

It was the tough persistence over the years that made Prime Minister John Russell retreat on the above-mentioned issues and achieved relatively satisfactory results.

The intimacy between Tang and France immediately aroused the suspicion of the British.

Foreign Minister Luo Feng first bypassed a few ferocious lions and tigers, and came to His Majesty's side with some fear, and then saluted and replied;
"Show Your Majesty;
The humble minister had already dealt with the British envoys, and he was really overwhelmed with asking questions, and he still wanted to meet the Holy Majesty.

Both Her Majesty Queen Victoria and Prime Minister Russell are deeply concerned about this, and they are unwilling to see another twists and turns in the newly integrated bilateral relationship, trying to threaten it with this.

Weichen reiterated that Tang and Britain maintain friendly relations, which is in line with the fundamental interests of the two countries, rather than relying on whom?
Recent changes in the UK cabinet
After Prime Minister John Russell took office, he appointed veteran politician Marquis François Bowman as the new Minister of the Colonial Department to replace the former Minister of the Colonial Department, Lord Iggers Retz, who died because of a broken neck. Nice good news.

The Marquis François-Bowman is our old friend. He served as the British special envoy to Canada in North America for many years. We have frequent exchanges with each other and forged a good personal friendship.

Wei Chen felt that this would be beneficial for future communication with the British Colonial Department. "

"Hmph, childish." Li Cha criticized mercilessly.

He walked to the trolley on one side, picked up the whole piece of pork thigh meat in the trolley and threw it out, attracting the roaring and scrambling beasts, and it was very lively for a while.

The pork thigh weighing fifty to sixty catties was as light as nothing in Li Cha's hands, and he threw it a few meters away with his hands. Luo Feng swallowed dryly while watching, and hid behind His Majesty, he did not dare to move.

These gigantic lions and tigers weigh hundreds of kilograms at every turn. His Majesty can withstand a pounce during playfulness, but others can't at all. Even those big insiders have pale faces and shake their heads like rattles.

Throwing more than 10 pig thighs full of two trolleys, Li Cha finally cleaned his hands, picked up a snow-white towel to wipe and threw it away, walked over and continued to reprimand;

"The Marquess of François Bowman, a veteran British politician, knows best where to say what to say. He will not say what is too much, and he will not do what is too much.

This does not mean that he is a good old man, and a good old man cannot be the Minister of the Colonial Department.

The so-called personal friendship is worthless in the face of personal political future, and it is unclear what is important. Marquis François Baumann is not a qualified politician.

It is naive of you to have fantasies about this man.

International politics is dangerous and unpredictable. After returning home, I should ask Lord Juan Carlos for advice. I must not have such naive ideas in the future.

Only this time, no next time.

Otherwise, how can I trust you to take charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? "

"My humble minister was stupid, and I was deceived by lard for a while, please punish me." Luo Fengxian was scolded and sweated coldly, his face turned pale.

"Go down and reflect on yourself."

"My minister complies with the decree, so I must reflect on myself deeply." Luo Fengxian stepped back with a respectful expression, his back was already wet.

When Li Cha saw it, he sighed. This man was indeed a loyal and diligent official. He performed well during the "Fusang Incident". He was responsible for transferring the captured Taiping soldiers to the Amami Islands for resettlement. Nice diplomatic elite.

After the change of government, he was vigorously promoted to the important position of foreign minister, and his performance was remarkable.

The only shortcoming is that he still lacks experience in international politics, his nature is a little pure, and he does not have enough understanding of the weird and dangerous aspects of international struggles. He still needs to be tempered before he can be appointed with confidence.

But this is the current situation of the Tang Empire. In the past 18 years since the founding of the country, although it has been carefully cultivating elites in the political, military, and business circles, and a large number of good seedlings have emerged, there is always a process for growth.

After thinking about it, Richard prepared to leave for the Kingdom of Prussia.

It has been 8 days since I came to France. Tonight, I will hold a banquet to thank His Majesty Napoleon III and the French royal family and nobles. I will leave France tomorrow.

Otherwise, the British should be suspicious again.

Because Li Cha's visit to the UK was only 9 days, and he maintained an equal itinerary for his visit to France, which also reflected the attitude of attaching equal importance to Britain and France, and the details are in every tiny aspect.

It is precisely because of the heavyweight of France that Britain uses a magnifying glass to look at the details of the visit to the Tang Empire. For example, the secret meeting between the emperors of the two countries at Notre Dame de Paris touched the sensitive nerves of the British.

Because Queen Victoria only met with Emperor Li Cha of the Tang Empire in public, the comparison between the two made the British feel a little bit palatable.

If it were placed in small countries such as Belgium or Portugal, the Emperor of the Tang Empire and his party would stay for a month, and the British would not be nervous, let alone attach great importance to it. The weight of these small countries is placed there!

Even if it is noisy again, how many waves can it turn out?

Fortunately, the trip has been fruitful, and Li Cha is very satisfied with his visit to France. After all, it is the hegemonic country in Europe!Some consensus reached by the two sides will have an important impact on the future relationship between the Tang Empire and Europe, which must not be underestimated.

(End of this chapter)