Chapter 622 Measuring the Qing Dynasty’s Material Resources

Author: Linjiangjun

On the morning of July 25, 1691, the first ray of summer sunshine passed through the dense branches, escaped from the gorgeous and thick curtains of the Amsterdam City Hall, and shone on the face of the young woman who was sleeping with her head resting on her head.

"Wake up, my dear, today is an important day!" Emperor Leopold I of the Holy Roman Empire woke up his young wife Eleonore Magdalene Therese.

By the way, this is his third queen. She is only 36 years old, and she is at her most charming.

"Is something big about to happen?" The confused fugitive queen sat up from the bed. She didn't understand why her husband, who usually lacked interest in other activities, was so excited today.

After the mass, the two people put on exquisite and expensive clothes and led the huge procession in a carriage to the Dam Square.

Dam Square is the historical birthplace of Amsterdam. It was built at the end of the 12th century. It has always been the political center and commercial center of the entire city.

The name "Amsterdam" is derived from the abbreviation of the dam (Dam) built on the Amstel River.

Although Dam Square is known as the most famous square in the Netherlands, it is only when you actually walk in that you realize that it is not very large.

It is about 200 meters long from east to west and 100 meters wide from north to south. It can be considered a medium-sized square at most.

At this time, the square was already filled with Amsterdam citizens. They stared at a huge blue balloon in the center of the venue and discussed loudly, "Balloon? Can this fly?"

"Oh mom, look, there are pigs, chickens, and a duck in the basket under the balloon!"

The maker of this huge hot air balloon, British Sir Isaac Newton, felt short of breath under the intense gaze of everyone.

Why is it the manufacturer rather than the inventor? Because the country that invented the hot air balloon was the Ming Dynasty, and Newton had no shame in claiming to be the inventor.

It was rare for Newton to be so nervous today, and his mood soared even more rapidly when Emperor Shinra and Queen arrived.

Newton was like a lady in a corset at this moment, unable to breathe at all.

There is no way, both the mules and the horses have to come out for a walk.

At ten o'clock in the morning, this gorgeous hot air balloon with a diameter of 12 meters slowly rose into the sky, and successfully flew three animals at an altitude of 460 meters for eight minutes amid smoke and cheers from the crowd.

The square was filled with joy. Emperor Leopold of the Holy Roman Empire was overjoyed and decided to reward Newton with 50,000 Austrian silver coins!

"Fly, really fly up!" William III shouted, "The secret of Sultan's flying sky has been revealed... Now it's great, we can make the same flying ball, Vienna is saved, and Catholicism is saved!"

Although William III, the Dutch ruler and British king, was not very familiar with the Holy Roman Emperor, he did not want to see the Ottoman army burning, killing and looting on the land of Europe!

Emperor Leopold of the Shinra was also very happy. He knew how long it would take to crack the secret of the Sultan's heaven without the help of the Qing Dynasty and Mongolia.

Emperor Shenluo looked at Suo'etu with gratitude, "I am very happy to see that the Qing Dynasty and Mongolia can stand on the right side of history at this critical moment!"

Soetu skillfully spoke to William III and Leopold I in Latin: "The Ottomans must have received support from the Ming Dynasty. This hot air balloon is nothing, it just looks scary, and it can also detect the enemy's situation from a high position. Now

Afraid of the evil-hearted Ming Dynasty selling muskets and cannons to the Ottomans, that would be a disaster!"

As soon as he said this, one of Leopold I's followers hurried in, handed Leopold I a note, and then left.

When Leopold unfolded the note and took a look, his face suddenly changed and he lost his voice: "Oh, my God! Vienna has been captured by the damn Ottomans!"

Newton on the side was also shocked when he heard the news, "His Royal Highness, this is not true, is it?"

"Unfortunately, this is true." Emperor Shinra looked frustrated and almost shed tears.

"On June 10th, the city of Vienna was captured, and street fighting continued for several days. On June 15th, the Ottoman Sultan appeared in the sky above the city of Vienna!"

The artillery from the Ming Dynasty was too fierce, and what was even worse was that the hot air balloons demoralized Vienna!

Therefore, the troops raised by Leopold I had no time to support, and Austria had completely lost the war!

Once Vienna is lost, it will be a great shock to the European continent!

In order to defeat the Ottomans, Leopold I had previously convened a meeting of European monarchs.

Now that no one has arrived, the Ottomans have captured Vienna.

"Mr. Emperor, you don't have to worry. With my mediation, Louis XIV of France has agreed to an armistice with us. Please take a look at this peace treaty first."

Leopold took the treaty and read it carefully.

The Peace of Ryswick, which was originally supposed to appear in 1697, appeared six years earlier because of Zhu Kezang's butterfly wings.

No, it should be called the "Peace of Amsterdam" now.

The general content of the peace treaty was that France recognized William as King of England and returned Lorraine to Charles V, Duke of Lorraine. France compromised on these two conditions.

In the historical peace treaty, France also agreed to another condition, which was to return Philipsburg, an important bridgehead on the Rhine River, to the HRE.

This was once the starting point for the Dureny's invasion of Germany across the Rhine several decades ago.

The Amsterdam Peace Treaty was not given, because the Shinra had lost Vienna, and even if France wanted to have an armistice, it would be impossible for it to make any further concessions.

As a filial son of God, France is willing to sign this peace treaty for the sake of God.

Otherwise, if Louis XIV were more radical, he could team up with Osman to overthrow Shinra.

Of course, France did not gain everything. For example, the peace treaty also stated that the HRE would cede Strasbourg to France and Alsace would completely belong to France.

Both sides have their own gains and losses, and it seems that France compromises more.

"William, I agree with this peace treaty. For the sake of God, we must gather the kings of Europe for a conference as soon as possible, and then apply to the Pope to assemble a crusade to drive these heretics out of Europe!"

"Okay! I suggest Mr. Soetu also attend the meeting. Europe needs the power of the Qing Mongol Empire!"

Suo'etu nodded and told him to go and catch a fish. The Qing Dynasty could not defeat the Ottomans, and the Ottomans could not defeat the Qing Dynasty. There was Persia between them, so it was not a big problem.

Even if you choose to join the war in order to gain the friendship of Europe, it's okay. At worst, you can send some Tianzhu vassal troops to serve as cannon fodder!

The Qing Dynasty now has no shortage of people and plenty of supplies.
Chapter completed!