Chapter 825
Secret Agreement with the Law
Author: Linjiangjun
The French Minister Jade and the Archbishop of the Holy See were helpless. The Ming Dynasty was clearly overstretched and could no longer expand. It was still greedy.
But the Ming Dynasty was strong enough. Without their nod, the world would not be divided at all.
So now these two guys can only try their best to reason with Ye Xingde and Chen Yonghua.
"Dear Mr. Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty and Minister of Foreign Affairs, our Frankish Empire has made huge concessions in North America and agreed to divide the territory based on the Mississippi River and the west coast of the Great Lakes. In addition to the northern part of North America, the territory allocated to the Ming Dynasty is enough.
Got it!"
In this negotiation, the French had to give up their interests in the Louisiana colony.
The reason why the French were so cheerful was actually because France's control over the Louisiana colony was very weak.
Although Louisiana has very superior natural conditions, it had not been effectively developed at that time. It was full of forests and swamps, maintaining its original natural environment.
Since the local population of the French was very limited, the French rule there was very weak. The French only had scattered strongholds, and Louisiana was still dominated by the Indians.
"Although our Frankish Empire is the leader of Europa, there are still many powerful countries in Europa, and many of the territories are not our Franks', and we cannot make the decision!"
"For example, the Western Siberian Plain belongs to the Rakshasa Kingdom, South America belongs to Spain and Portugal, and part of North America belongs to the United Kingdom. Ming Dynasty cannot ask us to share these with you!"
Ming Dynasty did not have much desire for the southern continent of Africa, but it just wanted to bring this area to the negotiating table and did not want France to obtain Africa too easily.
In addition, the West Siberian Plain is the territory of the Rakshasa. If it becomes "to be distributed", it will be equivalent to Louis directly selling the Rakshasa's sovereignty over Western Siberia. Then will the Rakshasa country dare to follow the Frank Empire?
Ye Xingde saw that the two people refused to let go, so he took a step back: "We can divide the islands along the Indian Ocean coast of the southern continent of Africa and its surrounding islands to be allocated, so you can finally explain it, right?"
"Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, what you are talking about was authorized by Emperor Louis?"
"As for Western Siberia, it's not France's territory. It's next to the Ming Dynasty. Are you sure you can manage it?"
After the two foreign devils once again confirmed the policy of "Ming Dynasty will not form military alliances", they finally breathed a sigh of relief, "How about this, we can delineate some areas to be allocated, and we can include the Ottoman Empire, Madagascar, and Southern Tianzhu.
Allocate areas.”
As for the Ottoman Empire, this can definitely be discussed.
Ye Xingde was stunned. He didn't expect that he would be involved in the official circles of the Ming Dynasty and would have the opportunity to encounter people who betrayed the interests of the Qing Dynasty. What a coincidence.
"Black Africa" is also known as sub-Saharan Africa. The name "Black Africa" is a legacy from the colonial period and means "the homeland of the black people". It is divided by appearance and skin color.
He was a little anxious. In fact, Louis XIV was a long-lived emperor. He could live to be seventy-seven!
"how to prove?"
Both foreigners looked embarrassed and refused to nod.
France is betraying the Qing Dynasty in exchange for the opportunity to destroy the Ottoman Empire!
Hearing his words, Ye Xingde's face darkened, "I need to reiterate that our Ming Dynasty loves peace. The Eastern Alliance composed of the Ming Dynasty, the Ottomans, and the Eastern Alliance is a trade alliance. The Frank Empire has no right to interfere with free trade."
Louis XIV is already fifty-seven years old, and Haussmann must be destroyed before he dies.
Jed was silent for a while and then put forward a new condition. The French are now very concerned about the Suez Canal. After all, the Mediterranean also has a part of France.
Western Siberia is inevitable.
Only by recovering Vienna, Constantinople, and Jerusalem could his Frankish Empire truly establish its reputation and avoid the situation of "Louis XIV being divided after his death."
Ye Xingde was still worried, fearing that the Europeans would not be trustworthy.
Jade is sincere, if you Ming Dynasty wants these territories, you can fight for them yourself.
"Ming Dynasty must promise not to participate in the construction of the Suez Canal!"
Ye Xingde hummed and said: "Let's see. The Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia will be added to the Ming Dynasty's sphere of influence. The rest of Black Africa will be used as a trade transit station by the Ming Dynasty. That's almost it! This is our Ming Dynasty's bottom line!"
Jade was speechless. The Ming Dynasty already had a military base in South Africa, and it was really abominable that they wanted to hack African trade transit stations.
"certainly!"
In order to get Ming to agree, Jade also gave a new bait, "If Ming can interrupt military aid to the Ottoman Empire at a certain critical moment, our Frankish Empire can also give up support to the Qing Dynasty at a certain critical period!
"
The subtext of Ye Xingde's words is that the Eastern Alliance is not a military alliance, and the Great Tomorrow Soldiers will not personally end the war.
Just like the death of Qin II.
"We have a letter of authorization signed by the emperor and the pope, and we can enter into a secret treaty with the Ming Dynasty against the Qing Dynasty, Mongolia and the Ottoman Empire!"
Black Africa has long been regarded as something in Louis' pocket, so how can it be turned into a territory "to be distributed"?
The two foreign devils were thinking quickly and looked at each other with serious expressions at the same time.
"And the papal authority!"
"There is also the Kingdom of Prussia, which is the territory of Europe. The Eastern Alliance is illegal!"
"There are also Black Africa and the West Siberian Plain controlled by the Rakshasa Kingdom!" Ye Xingde immediately added.
"As for those territories in Black Africa, we can't enter at all. There are too many diseases. Europeans and Easterners can't stand them. They'll get sick as soon as they enter. So we occupy Black Africa just for the slave trade. You, the Ming Dynasty,
No need for black slaves”
"We can even accept the Ming Dynasty ruling Tianzhu and the Indian Ocean after the demise of the Ottoman Empire!"
The Frankish Empire has been infinitely close to unifying Western Europe, and now their national mission has become to destroy the Ottoman Empire and recover holy places such as Vienna, Constantinople and Jerusalem!
In fact, the destruction of the Ottoman Empire was Louis's founding battle!
Jade said: "Your Excellency, the Ottoman Empire is the mortal enemy of our European civilization. If your Ming Dynasty wants to stand firmly on the side of the Ottoman Empire, then there is no need to continue this meeting aimed at carving up the world."
"Of course, after the secret treaty is concluded, it still needs to be signed and sealed by the Ming Emperor, the Frank Emperor and the Roman Pope before it can take effect!"
Like Kangxi, Louis also wanted to sign a secret agreement with Ming Dynasty.
Ye Xingde nodded: "Please bring me the authorization letter signed by the Frank Emperor and the Pope. We have people from the Ming Honglu Temple who will compare the handwriting. If it is determined to be the handwriting of the Frank Emperor and the Pope, we will report the relevant information and documents
His Majesty the Ming Emperor!"
Jed smiled and said: "Okay! I will ask someone to bring the authorization letter immediately. France looks forward to Ming's friendship!"
Chapter completed!