Lord Moyu was forced to open

"I think that the Song Dynasty should accept Europe's surrender!"

"Oh, what do you think?"

Zhao Jun asked.

Zhang Zheng explained: "Your Majesty, Europe is thousands of miles away from our Song Dynasty, and the sea is treacherous and unpredictable!
In addition, it is far away from our homeland, so it would be totally unprofitable for the Song Dynasty to send troops to attack.

The reason why Europe is taking great risks to come here is that they are arrogant and think they are stronger than our Song Dynasty and feel they can win without any mistakes.

Secondly, they are eager to open up the market of our Song Dynasty and make our Song Dynasty completely open to them so that they can make more money. This is what drives them to send troops to attack our Song Dynasty even if they are thousands of miles away.

But my Song Dynasty is different.

First and foremost, we have no interest in Europe.

Even if the Song Dynasty does not open up the European market, Europe will take the initiative to open up the market in order to obtain the goods of the Song Dynasty.

The supply and demand relationship between our two sides is completely different. We have the initiative, so there is no need to take risks.

Moreover, the expedition is so far away that the amount of money and food consumed would be astronomical.

I think that unless it is absolutely necessary, it is better not to spend this money.

After all, there are still many places in our Song Dynasty that need silver.

It’s not yet to the point where I can squander it at will.”

Zhao Jun nodded, and then asked: "Since we have decided to accept Europa's surrender, what do you think we should ask Europa for in compensation?"

Speaking of this, no one will feel sleepy anymore.

Immediately, everyone started talking at once!
"Your Majesty! Silver, gold!"

"Your Majesty! You want a beauty!"

"Your Majesty wants land!"

"Your Majesty wants technology!"

"Your Majesty! Ask them to present queens from various countries to fill your harem!"

A chaotic shout suddenly filled the air, and some of the suggestions made Zhao Jun speechless.

But he didn't notice which old pervert shouted it.

But there is no doubt that the one who asked for silver and gold was definitely the Minister of Revenue Cui Wen.

"enough!"

Zhao Jun rubbed his forehead with a headache, and stopped everyone. Then he said: "You guys discuss it, and finally let the Prime Minister tell me!"

Then the five of them started discussing again.

But in the end, they were all persuaded by Zhang Zheng.

"Your Majesty, I think we have four conditions to propose!

One! They are required to issue a formal statement to apologize to the Song Dynasty for their attempt to invade it.

Second! All the European countries, a total of 9.9 countries involved in this matter, compensate the Song Dynasty with million taels of silver!

Three! European countries must cede the Nama Six Gorges, a piece of land in East Asia no less than 500 miles in radius, and the ownership of the Exile Continent!

Four! European countries must immediately reduce tariffs to normal levels, and must not raise tariffs at will without the consent of the Song Dynasty. Even if tariffs are raised, the merchants of the Song Dynasty can still pay normal taxes! "

After Zhang Zheng finished stating his proposed conditions, he bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, when you propose the conditions, you might as well expand them a little bit so that there will be room for bargaining."

After listening to Zhang Zheng's proposal, Zhao Jun touched his chin and felt that there was no loophole, so he nodded and agreed. Then the Song Dynasty began to wait for news from Europe.

Sure enough, a month later, the court received a request for an audience from Great Britain.

At first, the Song Dynasty court was quite reserved and refused twice, and sent 800 ironclad ships towards the Malay Strait to express its angry attitude.

Finally, out of fear of Great Britain, he proudly accepted Great Britain's request for an audience.

After receiving the news of approval, Chuckler set off from Europa on the Elizabeth, one of the few first-class sailing battleships left in the country.

After more than two months, we finally passed through the Malay Straits and reached the East China Sea.

As soon as he arrived here, Qiu Jier was shocked.

It turned out that the Song Dynasty had already received the news that he would arrive today, so they decided to give him a warning.

Forty Zhenhai-class ironclad battleships were lined up in two rows guarding outside the Strait of Malacca.

The Elizabeth ran into it just as it came out.

My goodness! That huge ironclad ship, at least two sizes larger than the Elizabeth he was on, appeared in front of Qiu Jier.

Looking up again, there were thirty-nine similarly huge warships behind us.

At this moment, Qiu Jier finally understood what kind of monster the European Combined Fleet had lost to!

It really is a warship made entirely of steel, and it actually floats on the sea!
All of this made Qiu Jier feel incredible and shocked!
However, these ships did not give him enough time to be shocked. After scaring him and seeing him coming out, these ships immediately changed direction, cleared the way in front, and led him towards Pingbo Port.

Seeing these big guys moving, Chucky hurriedly ordered the Elizabeth to follow, and he immediately took out his cigar, lit it, and took a few deep puffs to relieve his inner tension.

However, this was only the first thing that shocked him about the Song Dynasty.

After much difficulty, we followed these Zhenhai-class warships to Pingbo Port in Jianjiang, and rested for a night under the guidance of local government officials. We did not have time to marvel at the prosperity of the Song Dynasty's coastal areas.

He was so frightened by the railway and train so close to him that he dropped his cigar on the ground!

He pointed at the locomotive in front of him, stared at the governor of Jianjiang County beside him and asked, "You just said that this thing can move on its own? If we just sit on it, we can reach the imperial city of Song Dynasty thousands of miles away in less than three days?"

After the translator translated, Jianjiang County Magistrate nodded with a straight face, and then introduced:
"This is my Great Song train. It can run at any time and can travel a thousand miles a day!"

While Qiu Ji'er was still staring at the train in front of him in a daze, another train on another track nearby slowly approached from a distance, blasting a shrill whistle!
Clank, clank, clank, clank!
With rhythmic rotation, the approaching train slowly stopped at the platform on the other side. The door opened and a group of people got out of the train.

Then many more people got on the platform, and about a quarter of an hour later, the train started to move again, clanking, clanking, clanking, and heading off into the distance.

Qiu Jier looked coldly at the scene in front of him, which seemed quite magical to him, and had only one thought in his mind.

Do they in Europe really still have a chance to defeat the Song Dynasty?

The Song State is too powerful!
There is even this kind of thing!

This is magic!
It's magic!

The prefect of Jianjiang County had no idea of ​​what was going on in his heart. He just wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible.

There are so many things going on in the county, how could he have so much time to waste with this red barbarian?

Soon, at the urging of the county magistrate of Jianjiang County, Qiu Jier finally got on this special train, accompanied by the clanging sound of the train starting.

Qiu Jier and his companions drove quickly towards Bianjing in the swaying carriage...

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(End of this chapter)