Wild North America 1846

Chapter 697
Hall of Qinzheng

Here I accompanied Peruvian President Petrora and his party to meet His Majesty's important officials of the imperial government, including Prime Minister Baron Tang Dezhao, Deputy Prime Minister Earl Yao Guangyi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lord Liu Daqing, Minister of Colonial Affairs Viscount Yuan Guanglin, and Minister of South American Affairs Kai The Duke of Red Flech and other important officials of the imperial government, each of them has an ugly face.

The "knocking at the gate of the palace" incident that happened early this morning caused His Majesty the Emperor to be furious. Didn't these important officials of the imperial government feel like the sky was falling?
Can't it be a good secret visit? Do we have to fix this?
"His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty..."

President Petrola didn't care about the murderous eyes of the important ministers of the empire, and led everyone to kneel down in the hall again, and said loudly;

"As the president of Peru, who was appointed in danger, on behalf of the 430 million Peruvian people, I kneel before your imperial steps, praying for the mercy of His Majesty the Emperor, and saving the people who inherited the ancient Inca civilization from the fire and water.

You are the benevolent supreme emperor of the Tang Empire, and also the supreme emperor of the entire American continent. Billions of subjects are bathed in your holy light.

On behalf of the Union of Peru and Bolivia, I humbly ask you for help..."

President Petrola bowed devoutly for a few times as if he was offering to a god after he said something "chattering", and other important officials of the Peruvian government did the same.

He yelled "Pray for His Majesty the Emperor of Tang Dynasty to be merciful", as if he had rehearsed it in advance.

The faces of the imperial courtiers in the hall became more and more ugly. The actions of Peruvian President Petrora are tantamount to forcing the palace?
Should His Majesty agree, or not?
It is a benevolent emperor who has promised, so if he does not agree, is he an unkind emperor?
This is simply an act of madness and disrespect!
The emperor Li Cha, who was sitting high on the dragon seat, couldn't see any expression on his face, he just raised his hand lightly and said;
"Mr. Peter, President of Peru, and your colleagues who came from afar, the Tang Empire welcomes you.

The empire has abolished the ceremony of kneeling and worshiping, let alone the distinguished guests who came from afar.

Everyone, please stand up and sit down to talk. "

"Your Majesty the noble and omnipotent Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, we prostrate at your feet, humbly begging for your mercy, for the life and death of the 700 million people in the alliance of the two countries..." President Petrola did not get up, but continued begged bitterly.

This guy is really a ruthless person, he actually acted foolishly in the Daming court.

At this moment, Duke Escalade-Frech couldn't bear it anymore, stood up and yelled angrily;
"It's too presumptuous, you wait for a small country, the barbarians in southern Xinjiang, who don't accept the king's transformation, and don't understand the etiquette!
Relying on His Majesty the Holy Emperor's benevolence, he has repeatedly forced the palace. Could it be that the mighty army of our empire is nothing?

The generation of mere ants can be wiped out with the palm of your hand.

It should be known that thunder, rain and dew are all the grace of the king, and it is not up to you and other barbarians to comment on the policy of the empire, and His Majesty the Holy Emperor will decide.

If you don't know how to live or die, my lord duke can satisfy you, where is the officer of the Imperial Guard? "

"Your Majesty is waiting here." A group of officers of the Royal Imperial Guard in bright armor responded in unison, and strode up with their hands on their waist knives.

In the blink of an eye, the Peruvians who were kneeling in front of the imperial court were surrounded, and the murderous intent locked on everyone like a blade.

The leading officer of the Royal Imperial Guard did not move rashly, but looked up at His Majesty the Emperor sitting on the Dragon Throne with his hand on his waist knife, waiting for Emperor Li Cha's signal.

A sharp gaze flashed in Emperor Li Cha's plain expression, and after turning aside President Petrola, he resumed his voice and said flatly; "I'm a guest from afar, President Peter can sit down and talk about anything. It's good to talk about everything. There’s nothing you can’t tell people.”

After all, he waved his hand lightly.

All the officers of the Royal Imperial Guard immediately bowed to the throne in unison, and then retreated quickly.

at this point
President Petrona knew that he couldn't continue, so he stood up with a dazed expression, and returned to the seats on one side with several government colleagues.

Then he bowed and said;

"His Majesty the Holy Emperor, noble and omnipotent;
Please forgive us from the backcountry for our ignorance of etiquette. The country is really at stake, and the vicious and tyrannical Chilean army is oppressing the border, burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of crimes.

Seeing the innocent 430 million Peruvian people suffer unforeseen disasters, we are heartbroken!

Now Chile has arbitrarily come up with the terms of the armistice, demanding that Peru cede territory and pay compensation, and even invaded the resource-rich Atacama Desert, demanding the cession of Antofagasta, Tarapaca, Arica, and Tacna and other large areas, and these places are the main production areas of saltpeter and guano.

The Peru-Bolivia Union really doesn't want to be humiliated, but they are powerless against a strong enemy..."

"Ji Li Gu Lu" said a lot again, Baron Tang Dezhao, the Prime Minister of the Empire, couldn't stand it anymore, he was interrupted by two dry coughs, and said;
"Cough cough...

Your Excellency President Petrola, the imperial government has no intention of adjudicating the right and wrong of the war among the three South American countries, nor is it willing to make too many comments, and still maintains a neutral policy.

If the President is not forgetful...

At the beginning, the Panama peace talks hosted by the empire went through five rounds of more than half a year, and tried their best to bridge the differences between the two sides.

what's the result?

The Peruvian-Bolivian Union did not cooperate from beginning to end, and insisted on resolving the dispute by means of war.

It should be known that war is not a child's play, nor is it an ordinary game that any country can play, and its price is high.

Since you have chosen war, you have to bear the backlash from the consequences of war. You should have the awareness of this, right? "

Speaking of here
All the important officials of the empire in the palace looked proud. This was the extreme self-confidence brought about by the repeated victories since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. Among this group of civil officials and cabinet officials, there were not a few fanatics and militants.

World powers such as Britain and France, or the Tang Empire, frequently used war to expand and colonize, and achieved brilliant victories one after another, but it does not mean that other people can do the same.

The strong industrial and agricultural production capacity of industrialized countries enables them to recover blood quickly even after a defeat, and even use war to stimulate consumption and erupt stronger national power.

Just like France, after being defeated in the Franco-Prussian War, it quickly recovered its former strong military power in just two or three years.

War is a double-edged sword, which hurts both the enemy and oneself.

If this dealt such a heavy blow to an agricultural empire, such as the Ottoman Empire, the Austrian Empire or the Qing Empire, it would inevitably suffer five floods and seven injuries, and it would not be able to recover for more than ten years or even longer.

And some smaller countries, such as Peru or Bolivia, were injured by the First World War for half a century and could not recover, or even sank completely. There are too many such examples.

The example before us;

Paraguay in South America prides itself on its strong military strength. At that time, it also wanted to learn from the great powers to use war to resolve disputes. As a result, the country that was almost fought was divided, and the fireworks of the males were cut off.

If it weren't for the timely help from the Andes Governor's Office, the country of Paraguay would have been completely destroyed by the war.

The metaphor in Prime Minister Baron Tang Dezhao's words, of course, President Petrora could understand, he did not answer directly, but turned sideways to Emperor Richard who was sitting on the dragon chair above, and said respectfully;

"His Majesty the Holy King;

Before coming here, I had a secret exchange of views with the new President of Bolivia, Narciso Campello, and made a major decision, we decided;

If they could get the help of the Tang Empire, Peru and Bolivia would willingly become vassal states of the Tang Empire after the war, pay tribute and conclude a joint defense military treaty.

To promote domestic legislation, everything is headed by the Tang Empire, please believe in our sincerity. "

Oh...that's really nice.

Believe it, why not believe it?

Hehehe... Now that the words have been spoken, are you still afraid that you will go back on your word?
Emperor Li Cha quickly met the eyes of the next prime minister, Baron Tang Dezhao. The satisfied look in his eyes was immediately caught by the clever Baron Tang Dezhao, and he knew what to do in an instant.

Baron Tang Dezhao coughed lightly again, making everyone turn their attention to himself, and then said calmly;

"Hearing this news, His Majesty the Holy Emperor and the imperial government are very pleased, this is a correct choice.

As the sage Lin Zexu said; the sea is tolerant to all rivers, and tolerance is the greatest.

The benevolence of His Majesty the Holy Emperor spreads throughout the Americas and the Pacific region, and even the whole world, protecting billions of people.

Ze be the common people, far and wide, the empire will not reject any country that intends to serve.

I firmly believe

Peru and Bolivia will usher in a historic and precious opportunity. There is no doubt that any government with great wisdom and perseverance will be rewarded. "

The meaning is very clear.

It is impossible for the Tang Empire to change its neutral policy, which is the responsibility of a world power.Can
It will not be changed overnight because of the effectiveness of Peru and Bolivia. After all, there are still so many countries in the Americas and the world watching. Do you want to save face?

However, Peru and Bolivia's investment will inevitably receive a kind response from the empire. As for how to respond, there is a lot of mystery in it.

President Petrora's eyes lit up when he heard it, and he turned his expectant eyes to His Majesty the Emperor on the Dragon Throne.

Poor God!

The major policy change just announced is the bottom line of his trip. It is a private agreement between him and Bolivian President Narciso Campello. Even most of the upper echelons of the ruling party are not aware of it, let alone the hostile parties and Ordinary people.

As soon as the news came out, it would inevitably cause an uproar.

No one is willing to take the initiative to be someone else's dog's leg. Even a small and weak country has its own self-esteem, especially when facing the Tang Empire, which once persecuted and oppressed Indian compatriots, there is a fear of seeking skin from tigers.

But in the gap between life and death, on one side is the imminent destruction of the country and the loss of the territory.On one side is a strong tree stretching out of the turbulent torrent. If you hold it, you can survive the disaster and have a high probability of going ashore safely.

It seems that people who are drowning in the torrent leave few choices for the rulers in Peru and Bolivia. The time window is fleeting, and if they fail to grasp it, they will face disastrous consequences.

how to choose?It's almost a no-brainer.

The court of the Tang Empire is not a vegetable market for ordinary people to bargain. President Petrola confessed all his cards and only hoped to get a kind response from His Majesty the Emperor.

Emperor Li Cha's expression became warmer, he nodded slightly to show his approval, and said;

"I am very pleased, this is a good thing!
As the leading brother of the countries in the entire American region, the Datang Empire has the responsibility to maintain regional peace and stability. This is the natural sacred mission of the empire.

Under the policy of adhering to neutrality, President Peter can conduct in-depth discussions with the imperial government on the current situation in South America and seek a method acceptable to both parties.

As long as we have a sincere attitude, I believe that we will be able to find a way for regional reconciliation.

How about this, President Peter continues to communicate with various government departments. You are a guest from afar, and the government should do a good job in reception and show the enthusiasm of the empire.

I'm tired, so I drive back to the palace. "

"Your Majesty is waiting to see you off!" The important ministers lined up on the left and right stood up one after another, saluting respectfully.

After Emperor Li Cha finished speaking, there was no trace of ink, he stood up, walked down the imperial steps, turned around and left.

As a high-ranking emperor, he only needs to set a general direction. It is impossible to bargain with Peruvian President Petrora here. Wouldn't that be too bad?
President Petrola stood in front of the imperial court blankly, the feelings in his heart were really mixed, and they flooded his heart one after another.

Peru is really not a small country. Even if the northern territory is divided into two provinces, it still has 112 million square kilometers and a population of 430 million. It ranks third to fourth in the entire South American region.

The premise is

If the Tang Empire participated in the ranking, it would be fourth.

If you do not participate in the ranking, then Peru is only ranked third in South America after Brazil and Venezuela. Several provinces in China, with an area of ​​less than 40 square kilometers, Colombia was also conquered by the Tang Empire, and it was divided into two provinces).

But in front of the huge and terrifying Tang Empire, Peru is really a tiny country, completely unworthy of the table.

If you don't accept it, you can speak with numbers;

秘鲁的人口是大唐帝国的1/28，领土面积是大唐帝国的1/18，国民生产总值是大唐帝国的1/392，数字小到可以忽略不计；
The combined GDP of all other countries in the Americas is less than 1/7 of the total economic output of the Datang Empire. This is the strength of the Datang Empire.

The humiliation and unwillingness at this moment filled his chest. President Petrora forced himself to endure the turbulence of his inner emotions, adjusted his state, walked towards Prime Minister Baron Tang Dezhao with a smile on his face, bowed politely and said;
"Honorable Prime Minister, please forgive us for our presumptuousness. My country is undergoing a devastating war. I urgently need to have an in-depth meeting with you."

"That's all right, Your Excellency, but this is not the right place." Prime Minister Tang Dezhao regained his reserved and arrogant look, nodded his head slightly, and glanced at the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lord Liu Daqing, who was standing beside him.

After showing a hint of dissatisfaction, he said; "The specific time and place of the meeting will be contacted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lord Liu Daqing, with your side."

After speaking, he left straight away, and the other cabinet ministers also left in a huff, feeling like they had survived a minefield by luck.

What is this all about?
If His Majesty the Emperor is furious today, then everyone here will have no good fruit to eat, and of course they will not show good looks to the Peruvian group.

The mere barbarians in southern Xinjiang acted too recklessly.

Lord Liu Daqing, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has 1 mythical beasts flying in his heart at the moment, but he has to hold his nose to deal with these people in Peru, and said with a rather cold expression;

"Since that's the case, come with me! Discuss the specific itinerary." After finishing speaking, he put his hands behind his back and walked out of the hall first.

Several people in Peru looked at each other, and they had to bow their heads under the eaves, and could only follow with a little caution.

The talks between important officials of the imperial government between the two countries must have a detailed plan. For example, the President of Peru met with the Minister of the Colonial Department in the morning, and the two sides exchanged in-depth views on issues of concern.

There is a whole set of cumbersome and detailed process to arrange the relevant personnel to attend the meeting, arrange the necessary materials and background, cooperate under the framework of the imperial policy, etc., and it is not just a sit-down discussion.

In the afternoon, I will meet with the big bosses of the Imperial Consortium, and have an in-depth exchange on the intention of the second batch of war loans...

After a series of meetings, a meeting with the Prime Minister of the Imperial Cabinet will be arranged to hold in-depth talks on the long-term political and economic relations, military relations and vassal relations between the two countries, establish a series of time points and ways to promote cooperation, etc.

There are certain rules in the field of diplomacy. It’s not something that a few people sit down to make a plate of melon seeds and eat.

Therefore, it is too reckless, too impolite, and not in line with diplomatic etiquette for President Petrora to "knock on the palace gate" all at once.

It caught the Tang Empire by surprise from top to bottom, and aroused the wrath of His Majesty the Emperor. The people in the cabinet would eat melons afterwards, and a reprimand would be light.

The president of a country ran to the Danfengmen Palace and knelt heavily to beg for an audience. What kind of dignity did that become?
(End of this chapter)