The Han culture is spreading strongly in Southeast Asia

Chapter 714 The Power of Mo's Lower Body

Gray smoke enveloped the sky above London and wrapped it tightly, making the capital of the Kingdom of England look like a demonic city that was occupied by the devil and constantly exuded the breath of death.

And in this "magic city", there are still a large number of factory chimneys that are constantly emitting even thicker smoke and dust. They are the symbol of England's strength and also the death knell of England's destruction.

Because a large number of industrial products were produced without any plan, and each industrial product is one of the two pillars of the Kingdom of England today and the lifeblood of England's big capitalists.

Capital has no borders and is ruthless and cruel. If the Kingdom of England cannot find the soil to support it and cannot bring it profits, it will abandon the Kingdom of England.

If such a thing happened in China, or even in France or Austria, the situation would not be as worst as it could be, or in other words, capital in these countries would not be so unscrupulous.

But only in England can capital run rampant, because without capital and the industrial bourgeoisie that they represent, the Kingdom of England would be a broken island country located in a remote area, whose land could not be called rich at all.

Without capital, England is nothing!

In the thick fog, Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger took a deep breath without noticing and immediately started coughing.

However, this powerful figure in the Kingdom of England did not show any impatience. On the contrary, after he took out an expensive imported Suzhou embroidered silk scarf to cover his mouth and nose, his eyes showed a look of joy.

After a while, little William Pitt waved to a little boy selling newspapers in the distance, bought a newspaper from him himself, and handed the rather expensive silk scarf to the newspaper boy.

"I suppose this is enough to compensate for your newspaper?" asked William Pitt, young, very kindly.

"No, no, no, sir, this is too precious!" The little newsboy was frightened and knelt down and begged for mercy.

The English master was not a good man. He often lived on the streets and did not dare to take the scarf, for fear that there was a trap behind it.

Little William Pitt smiled faintly, pulled open the collar of the newsboy kneeling on the ground, stuffed the scarf into it, and said something that made the little newsboy confused.

"Take it, but don't rush to sell it. It will soon be worth more, because the Kingdom of England will have to cut back on such imports."

The newsboy didn't dare to get up from the ground until little William Pitt was far away. He ignored the discomfort of his knees being wet with dirty water, and immediately tucked the remaining newspaper under his armpits. With his right hand, he gently pulled out the silk scarf that was sticking to his skin on his chest.

The newsboy had never felt such a smooth feeling. He gently lifted it to his cheek and rubbed it twice, then sniffed the faint scent of perfume on it, with an intoxicated look in his eyes.

After a moment, he quickly put away the silk scarf with the seal of the Royal Twenty-Four Bureau Collection and ran home, fearing that someone would see it and snatch it away.

This is a good thing, a high-end product that came from the Seris royal family across the ocean. Most people have rarely seen it, let alone used it.

According to the newspaper, this kind of silk scarf requires the silk to be spun by 10,000 silkworms, and then it is woven by 1,000 of the most beautiful Seres girls using their hands blessed by the seven fairies in charge of weaving, for 100 days and nights.

Therefore, the value of this piece is enough to feed the six members of their family with black bread, potatoes and boiled beans for a whole month.

On the other side, little William Pitt unfolded the newspaper with the unpleasant smell of low-quality ink and immediately frowned.

Because the first line in the newspaper was bold and bold: "The Kingdom of Prussia is seeking reconciliation with the government of the First French Republic."

William Pitt the Younger's face suddenly darkened. He certainly didn't need to get the latest news from the newspapers, so he knew that it was all true and Prussia was indeed seeking reconciliation with the First French Republic.

"William II will definitely regret the decision he made." William Pitt the Younger first murmured with some regret.

King Frederick William II of Prussia was a man of great speculation.

He was the first to come out, shouting and yelling to stop the riots in France. His main goal was to improve Prussia's reputation and occupy more fertile land on the west bank of the Rhine.

But in the process, the Prussian king was reluctant to send tens of thousands of Prussia's most elite veterans to the battlefield, but instead kept pulling farmers out from the fields to make up the numbers.

As a result, Prussia invested 30,000 to 50,000 troops in every battle, which sounds like a lot, but when the fighting started, they were not as combat-effective as the army of the Belgian Prince.

"The Kingdom of Prussia is not a good hunting dog. They can no longer be our helpers. Therefore, in order to limit the First French Republic, we must find someone who can replace Prussia."

Next to young William Pitt, the handsome man Henry Addington, who was only two years older than him and was 37 years old, spoke.

Henry Addington's father was the famous doctor Anthony Addington, who had a close relationship with William Pitt the Younger's father, William the Elder.

So Henry Addington grew up with William Pitt the Younger and entered politics with the support of William Pitt the Younger.

Today, he is William Pitt the Younger's most important aide and political ally, and is currently serving as Speaker of the House of Commons in England, so he knows a lot about the inside story of the war.

Hearing Henry Addington's words, William Pitt the Younger's mind flashed through one name after another, and then he shook his head one by one.

Prussia was the best helper England could find on the continent.

To fight against an enemy of the size of France, the whole of Europe only had four options: Prussia, Austria, Spain and Tsarist Russia.

England would never choose Austria among these countries, because it is a country that poses only slightly less threat to England than France.

The prestige and reputation of the Habsburg family were too high, and they also held the title of Holy Roman Emperor. If they were really supported, they could unify Europe, or at least most of Europe.

As for Spain, the empire of blood and gold had long lost its former glory. From top to bottom, from the king to the people, no one had any ambition left and could not be revived at all.

As for Tsarist Russia, well, it had never caught the eyes of the English before. Even if Peter the Great was more famous before, it could not change the fact that Tsarist Russia was just a more remote Poland.

Only recently, specifically in the just-concluded Sixth Russo-Turkish War, did Tsarist Russia mobilize more than 200,000 troops at a time, and a large number of famous generals emerged, demonstrating their ability to fight large-scale battles with tens of thousands of troops. This made Tsarist Russia truly become a quasi-first-class power on the European continent.

After all, at a time when the French Army was being reorganized and the Austrian Army was rapidly declining, Charlot became the only empire in Europe whose army had the ability to fight large-scale troops.

However, William Pitt Jr. shook his head. "Unless absolutely necessary, don't choose the Russian Tsar. They are too greedy and more difficult to control."

This is not prejudice, but fact.

For England, it has a long-standing kinship relationship with Prussia. In addition, Prussia's demands are not high. It only requires a share of profits every year and allows Prussia's surplus population to settle in England's colonies.

As for Tsarist Russia, with its endless desire for land, it is obvious that it cannot be satisfied with just a few gifts.

"No, William, I'm talking about another option." Henry Addington pointed across the strait.

"The Prince of Belgium, or rather, the Belgian prince of Habsburg blood, Karl Joseph M."

"Prince Carl is very young, ambitious, and full of ideas. He brought a small fleet and an elite army of no less than 10,000 soldiers from his motherland, the Chinese Empire. The fleet is currently undergoing repairs at the Cape of Good Hope.

Prince Karl was meeting with the Ottoman Sultan in Istanbul, and through our ambassador in Istanbul, he conveyed his desire to cooperate with us."

Little William Pitt sneered, "Belgium is too weak. It has absolutely no strategic room for maneuver and no strategic depth.

Most importantly, they have Eastern royal blood and their country was founded too recently, so the Belgians simply don't support them. With less than 20,000 real troops and a small fleet from Serbia, what makes them think they can cooperate with us?

Although England seemed to be at the end of its rope when facing China, the annual trade deficit of more than 10 million silver dollars was unbearable for them.

But in fact, this is what England did on purpose.

After the United Provinces, or the Netherlands, was completely defeated by China, England became the owner of the largest commercial fleet in Europe.

Especially since the French Revolution, a large number of French nobles brought merchant ships to London, allowing England to control more than 70% of Europe's merchant ships.

This deficit of more than 10 million taels of silver was not a big hole at all compared to the fleet they controlled in Europe.

Moreover, the pound sterling banknotes currently issued by England are the hard currency in continental Europe except for a few places and the whole of North America. England is equivalent to collecting seigniorage in most of Europe and North America, and has no shortage of gold and silver.

To sum up, what England really lacks is that their lifeline, India, is too close to the Chinese Empire. In other words, they lack the opportunity to truly and completely destroy the Chinese fleet, so they appear a little weak.

But when facing other countries, England is still very confident. Belgium, which Mo Zirong regards as the apple of his eye, is not in England's eyes.

But when Henry Addington heard what William Pitt the Younger said, he seemed a little embarrassed and stammered.

"Tell me, my brother, what message did the Belgian prince send you?"

Henry Addington's expression became even more constipated, and after a brief hesitation, he said, "Prince Carl said that if the Prime Minister doesn't give him this opportunity, he will go and see the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg when he returns.

He also said that he had brought back many exquisite and high-end Serbian gifts from the East to give to Princess Louise and Her Royal Highness Caroline.

"Fuck!" William Pitt the Younger was furious. He cursed out loud without caring about going to the palace for an audience.

"This bastard, how can he be so shameless? Is the most powerful weapon of the Habsburg family always the thing between their crotches?!"

It’s no wonder that William Pitt the Younger lost his composure, because the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, who performed somewhat poorly on the battlefield, was indeed a bit special.

The duke's wife was Augustus, the sister of King George III of England.

The eldest daughter-in-law, Princess Louise's father was William V, the permanent ruler of the Netherlands, and her mother was Princess Wilhelmine, the sister of King Frederick William II of Prussia.

The second daughter, Caroline, was the destined Crown Princess of England, and the future Queen of George IV.

The saying "a single move can affect the whole body" refers to the Duke and family of Brunswick-Lüneburg.

The intricate ties between the royal families of England, the Netherlands and Prussia are all concentrated in their family.

Unfortunately, the Duke's eldest son was blind and mentally retarded, and his second daughter Caroline looked down upon her cousin and future husband, George IV, whom she believed had extremely no taste in women.

Our Prince Carl, Mo Gongze, inherited the advantages of both his parents, who are both handsome and beautiful, and his handsomeness attracts people of all ages.

If Mo Gongze really launched an emotional offensive against the eldest daughter-in-law and second daughter of the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, these two women, whose marriages were already very unhappy, would not be able to resist at all.

If Mo Gongze interfered like this, no one would be able to stand it, no matter in terms of practical interests or face.

If there is a shocking news, for example, Princess Caroline is actually pregnant when she gets married next year.

"Hiss!" Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger gasped. That would be a big problem, because even then, the Kingdom of England would not dare to return the goods easily.

Although he now says that Prussia is not a good hunting dog, the Kingdom of England must not lose Prussia.

It's not a good hound, but it's better than having no hound at all. Without Prussia, would England have to use its small army of 47,000 people to fight against France, the best army in Europe?

Stop joking, that will lead to the destruction of the country!
Moreover, even if such an extreme incident did not happen, England would not be able to bear the fact that Princess Caroline had an affair with Mo Gongze and became pregnant again after marrying him!
Even if Mo Gongze took down Princess Louise, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, the price would be very high.

Because that would directly destroy the political balance within the United Provinces, causing the Upper and Lower Netherlands, that is, the entire Low Countries, to turn to France.

"What does that bastard want to do? What does he want? Doesn't he know that England and China are wary of each other?"

William Pitt the Younger rarely lost his composure like this. This chosen son who became the Prime Minister of England at the age of 25 felt the power of bed politics for the first time.

It's really extraordinary!

"Prince Carl requested that we allow his small fleet to dock in England, and preferably allocate a naval port for him to use as a base. He also hoped that we could equip his army cheaply or even for free.

Of course, this army, nominally the Belgian Army, but in reality the Serbian Army, will fight alongside the Royal Army against the French mob.

"Is it that simple?" Little William Pitt was a little confused. If that was the only requirement, there would be no need to say those words just now.

"I suspect Prince Carl's ultimate goal is the Netherlands," Henry Addington said coldly. "What he's showing us now is his ability to disrupt the situation and his vision.

By showing that, he can get them to look him in the eye and lay the foundation for the future."

"Netherlands? The future?" William Pitt Jr. was startled. "Henry, are you saying that Prince Karl's goal is to conquer the entire Low Countries and become King of the Netherlands?"

"But through what channels should he replace William V's family? This seems unlikely," William Pitt Jr. continued to ask.

"My guess, and it's just a guess, is that Prince Carl might eventually want to marry an English princess.

Then, he would solve this problem by marrying his son into the House of Orange-Nassau. "Henry Addington made his final judgment.

Little William Pitt then slowly nodded, "That's possible. Only through this operation can we possibly obtain the entire Netherlands."

"It seems that Prince Karl is indeed very insightful. He knows that Vienna and the Seris Empire far to the east alone cannot support him in conquering the entire Netherlands. If his family wants to gain a foothold in the Netherlands, they must get the approval of our Kingdom of England."

William Pitt the Younger led the way into the palace. "Since Prussia has already asked for peace, both Belgium and the Netherlands are in danger. This may be the most pressing reason for Prince Karl's anxiety.

Therefore, accepting him is a good choice. The Belgian Army is entirely composed of the Serres Guards, and its combat effectiveness is not low. If it is expanded at the appropriate time, it may be able to support a scale of 40,000 to 50,000."

"Reply to Istanbul and tell them that I have tentatively agreed and invite the prince to visit London when the time is right."

As expected, he held great power. When George III's health was deteriorating and the Prince of Wales, the future George IV, was disliked by the people, William Pitt the Younger was the ruler of England and had the right to make any decision he thought was beneficial to the country.

However, this political genius may be wrong about some things.

(End of this chapter)