Bai Zhou suddenly realized that he was a little too underestimating Joan of Arc. More strictly speaking, has he never really known her?

Although this French national hero is just a girl in her twenties, she is definitely not a weak woman who can be merciless.

She has her own beliefs and a very firm belief.

Originally, Bai Zhou thought that as long as she uncovered the fig leaf of the French royal family and showed their ugly faces in front of Joan of Arc, she would be helpless and obedient to Bai Zhou's arrangements relatively honestly. After all, if she, who was originally captured by Burgundy, still had great hope for the royal family, then now, she should know that in this world, she had no place to go except Western Qin, the world is so great.

She needs Xi Qin, and Xi Qin also needs her. This is a matter of mutual benefit, so Bai Zhou never expected that it would be her own objection to this proposal.

"The Duke, it seems that the most critical one, does not agree with your opinion." Richard, who had been silent just now, originally he didn't know what the relationship between Western Qin and Joan of Arc was, but now it seems that everything is clear. Joan of Arc rescued doesn't seem to be blindly following the Western Qin people, which is very good news for England.

It is true that as a real knight, Richard admires Joan of Arc very much. This legendary woman also admires Xi Qin, a nation that can create miracles repeatedly but is weak. However, his identity determines that he does not want to see two miracles, and they are so flawlessly united together.

Bai Zhou looked at Joan of Arc, and Joan of Arc was also looking at Bai Zhou. For a moment, the atmosphere in the entire venue became a little subtle, and everyone had different ideas, but no one would just speak first.

"Okay," Bai Zhou seemed to be showing weakness and retracted his gaze first, and compared himself with a firm believer, he was too tender, but sometimes, negotiations require skills: "So, since Joan of Arc is unwilling, I don't want to force it. But we can't leave it to Philip in the southern part of Burgundy."

Looking for common ground while reserving differences, Baizhou is now looking for an entry point that is in line with the common interests of the three parties, or an entry point that is not in line with the interests of the three parties.

"Of course not," Miller said, "I think the Duke of Normandy will not agree."

"Indeed, a country like this who likes to betrayal, we should not keep him there," Richard intercepted.

Burgundy, England, and France were like the Wei, Shu and Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. Burgundy was the Eastern Wu that balanced the strength between Wei and Shu. Shu Han swallowed Hanzhong in the north, Guan Yu flooded the seven armies, and captured Xiangfan in the east. When the Central Plains shook, the Eastern Wu gave Shu Han a big stick behind it, and then quickly joined forces with Shu Han and rejected Cao Wei in the north.

Sun Quan surrendered Cao and rebelled against Cao throughout his life, joined forces with Liu and betrayed Liu. This has nothing to do with morality, but just a political means.

Burgundy's approach was very similar to that of the Eastern Wu. He originally joined forces with England and fought France with retreating step by step. If Joan of Arc had not emerged, history might have been rewritten. But then, Burgundy discovered that England was powerful and threatened its own safety, and then decisively gave up on the other side and signed a peace agreement with the French royal family.

Although it does not matter about morality, Richard will naturally not say it out loud if anyone present said this.

"Okay, since everyone thinks it's better to completely eliminate Burgundy, so what England wants is the north. I believe you are powerless to the southern region." Bai Zhou looked at Richard, and the handsome crown prince now showed a thoughtful expression.

"That's it." Richard told the truth. After all, the expansion of territory in reality is not a simple thing like in the game. It has too much appetite and will only lead to indigestion. What's more, if he is insatiable, what would he think of another big country next to him?

"Where is the Holy Roman Empire?"

"We have no interest either." Although Limburg and Ledeer were a little smaller for the Holy Roman Empire, they were really suitable for their current situation. Because, what grassland cheetahs have you seen that will change their goals when chasing an antelope? Even if there is another antelope, it is on the side of the road where it gallops.

Originally, Bai Zhou didn't understand how the Holy Roman Empire was preparing to deal with Burgundy, but in Miller's previous words, Bai Zhou heard that it was not that Frederick's appetite suddenly became smaller, but that he did not want to be a cheetah that gave up halfway. Therefore, Bai Zhou deliberately asked the Holy Roman Empire about the attitude of the southern part of Burgundy.

Because their answer is exactly what Bai Zhou needs.

"Sorry, we Xiqin are not interested either." Bai Zhou paused, as if thinking of another way: "Since that's the case, should we consider the French?"

"No." England does not want a powerful France to appear.

"I don't agree, either." Similarly, the Holy Roman Empire prefers a weak neighbor.

Bai Zhou quietly waited for the two forces to show his attitude. Of course, it was not that Bai Zhou needed the attitude of their two countries, but that Joan of Arc wanted to understand that only she could solve the knot now.

Richard and Miller are both smart people. If they didn't realize what Xi Qin was paying attention to when Bai Zhou first proposed the "bad idea", but now they both fully understand, so their eyes were also focused on Joan of Arc.

Bai Zhou didn't know if there was aura in this world, but now he knew that the pressure brought by these two gazes was not something that ordinary people could bear.

This stubborn woman raised her proud head and looked at everyone. There was no flash in her dark green eyes, but she was determined: "For France, I am fearless and your actions are to make me betray France. This is impossible."

After saying that, Joan of Arc stood up, his straight body like a sharp sword that could not bend, standing here, "If your next words are still about how to dismember my motherland, then, please forgive me for not being able to stay here."

Then, turn around and leave without a trace of stay, just a gust of breeze.

Although Burgundy had established a principality independently of France and the two met with each other, it is undeniable that the land of Burgundy belongs to France, and the people of the land are also covered with the same bloodline.

There was a silence in the venue, and Miller couldn't help but turn his eyes elsewhere, while Richard's eyes changed to admiration. There were many people with faith, but under any circumstances, there were not many people who firmly believed in his beliefs.

Only the servant beside him whispered: "This stupid woman."

A woman who cannot be controlled by a man will be a headache.

Bai Zhou began to understand the meaning of this sentence.

However, it is obvious that now is not the time to think about the meaning of this sentence. Bai Zhou cannot continue to put the subsequent issues because of Joan of Arc's opposition. Although the remaining issues are completely no problem compared to Joan of Arc's opposition.

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On the premise that Bourne Zhou promised to convince Joan of Arc to accept everyone's proposal, England and the Holy Roman Empire said that they could inform the French royal family that Joan of Arc must be appointed as the duchess of the Duchy of New Burgundy. Of course, the land area of ​​the Duchy of New Burgundy was only the southern part of the original Duchy of Burgundy, the northern part belonged to the British, and the small enclaves in the central part belonged to the Holy Roman Empire.

This is a pure insult, and there is no difference between slapping the face in the face, but the situation is stronger than that of people. Even though the French are not afraid of the threat from the English who have long become enemies, there is now another Holy Roman Empire, and King Charles VII of France, so we need to think carefully.

Fortunately, this insult is not too thorough, and it left a little bit of a face to the King of France. Although Joan of Arc has broken up with the royal family, she is also a pure Frenchman and has great military achievements. In terms of name, it is barely reasonable to let her succeed the Duke of Burgundy.

I think the Dharma King will still choose to compromise. As for how he will treat Joan of Arc in the future and how to make up for the bottomless crack between them, it is not something that Bai Zhou needs to consider. Moreover, in Bai Zhou's mind, this crack cannot be made up for.

Leaving the tent and saying goodbye to Miller and Richard, Bo Zhou walked straight to Joan of Arc's residence.

Fiola was also here, making Bai Zhou swallow what he was about to say, but somehow he swallowed it back.

"Do you men just make things difficult for women?" Fiora said quietly, "Bai Zhou, I know that you have a reason to do this. I shouldn't say anything, but Joan of Arc... some things cannot be forced after all."

"Fiora, you go out first. I want to ask him in person." Joan of Detachment said, holding on to Fiora, who wanted to say something else.

"Okay," Fiola touched Joan of Arc's head in a doting way, it was really like a sister caring for her sister. Then, unexpectedly, Fiora's expression changed, her eyebrows were raised, and she looked at Bai Zhou: "You can't force her to do things she doesn't like, do you understand?"

It seems to be acting cute, but then again, what kind of trick is this? If Joan of Arc is unwilling to do so, no one can force him.

Bai Zhou bowed and made a gesture to Fiora before sending the young lady out.

"Did you just make plans for today when you saved me?" Before Bai Zhou could recover from Fiora's eyes just now, he heard Joan of Arc ask.

"I'm not an emperor, how could I foresee the result today?" Bai Zhou spread his hands, "I'm sorry today. I didn't consider your feelings. The main reason is that I think, the royal family..."

"The royal family is the royal family, France is France. I will never betray France because the royal family betrays me," Joan of Arc said firmly without leaving any room for anything.

"I wonder if you are wrong. We did not let you betray France. On the contrary, after you took over as the Duke of Burgundy..."

"Needless to say," Joan of Arc interrupted Bai Zhou again, "I understand what you mean very much. Completely divide the land that originally belonged to Burgundy, and you want me to stand up and be an accomplice in splitting my motherland and serve you Xiqin. I will tell you again, don't think about it."

"I wonder if you are wrong about this problem?" Bai Zhou was also angry. If someone had been interrupted again and again, his mood would not be smooth: "Then tell me, if you don't succeed to the Duke of Burgundy, who would you?"

"You have no one to use it at all." Joan of Arc coldly said an answer that seemed to be a fact. Because this tripartite talks made Joan of Arc succeed, it seemed to be a result of a compromise.

"You stupid woman. Do you really think that the Englishmen do not have the ability to swallow all the land of Burgundy? Or is the Holy Roman Empire not having this ability? They are just scruples on each other, and you are an acceptable choice for both of them at present. Do you really think that they will not divide Burgundy without you?" Bai Zhou's tone gradually became harsh: "Just with the remaining armed forces in Burgundy, let alone the two great powers, even if we are Western Qin, there is no problem to eat. The fate of Burgundy becoming history is irreversible. Do you really want all their lands to belong to France again?"

To be fair, it is most in line with the interests of the Western Qin tribe to allow Joan of Arc to succeed as Duke of Burgundy, but this proposal is not a bad thing for Joan of Arc himself.

"What do you mean?"

"If Burgundy is occupied by any of our parties, do you think, besides war, there is any way to get your motherland back to its hometown? But if you are the new Duke of Burgundy, even if you are serving our Western Qin and being a puppet of our Western Qin, in the name, this place still belongs to you France, and one day you will take it back." Bai Zhou suddenly found that he could say such words so righteously, which was a bit incredible.

"No, no matter what you say, this is splitting my motherland. Even if my personal power cannot stop you, I will never choose to join you." Joan of Arc was a desperate person, or she could still hear the essence of Bai Zhou's words: being our puppet of Western Qin. This is something that Joan of Arc could not accept.

Bai Zhou sighed, this stubborn woman.

If Joan of Arc chooses to take a step back at this time, then Bai Zhou will go further until Joan of Arc retreats and has no choice but to retreat. Joan of Arc always sticks to her bottom line and never takes a step back.

"Is this corrupt royal family worthy of your loyalty?" Bai Zhou asked.

"I am loyal to my motherland and my nation, not only the royal family." Joan of Arc replied.

"Okay," Bai Zhou thought for a while and said, "But do you think if those two countries are completely shared with Burgundy, your motherland, still have hope of returning?"

"I will use the sword in my hand to make my motherland..."

"Stop, stop," Bai Zhou found that he also had the opportunity to interrupt Joan of Arc's speech. "Your royal family wishes to kill you with his own hands. Under this premise, do you think you will have a chance to serve the motherland?"

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"No, I tell you, no, you will never have the chance to lead troops." Bai Zhou no longer minds uncovering the scars of Joan of Arc. "The royal family you are loyal to is willing to kill you soon. Although you keep saying that you are not just loyal to the shameless and despicable royal family, but now representing France's country and nation, it is only the royal family, so what you are loyal to is still the royal family that wants to kill you."

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Relatively silent, for a long time, Mi Chuan, the commander of Bai Zhou's personal guard, even came in once because it was too quiet inside.

"I agree to be the Duke, but I have the conditions." Jingjing, Joan of Arc said this. As for whether she was compromised or had other ideas, Bai Zhou didn't know, but no matter what, this was always a good sign.

"Please say it."

"I demand that Burgundy will be a completely independent principality. This independence is not only for France, but more importantly, for you Western Qin, even England or the Holy Roman Empire." From Joan of Arc's own feelings, she did not want Burgundy to be independent of France, but this is the most basic requirement for other forces. Joan of Arc could only settle for the second best, demanding independence from Western Qin.

"No problem." Bai Zhou agreed. After all, his original demand for the Burgundy land was not that strong.

"Secondly, I know that you want to control Burgundy by controlling some nobles in the original Principality of Burgundy. Therefore, this time, the Western Qin people were not allowed to participate in the march to southern Burgundy."

Only with garrisons can one have the right to speak, which means that Joan of Arc does not give the Western Qin people the opportunity to send troops at all, thereby further ensuring its independence.

"It's OK, but I want to know, without the help of our Xiqin, what would you use to defeat Philip?"

"This is my business, you don't need to worry about it. If I can, I will borrow soldiers from you, but I don't want soldiers from Xiqin."

"This..." Bai Zhou discovered that Joan of Arc's request was becoming more and more "excessive". "I think you should be clear that Burgundy was a defeated country, and our Western Qin was the one who defeated it. If you ask for it like this, we gain nothing. Isn't it not appropriate?"

"Ten years of trade rights."

The right to trade to the Burgundy Principal of Western Qin means that within ten years, the Burgundy Principal of other forces, what to buy, sell, and how much to buy and sell, was decided by the people of Western Qin. Although the profits still belong to the Burgundy Principal of Western Qin, the meaning contained in it is not simply the profit.

This means that within ten years, the iron ore, coal mine, or some luxury goods in the Principal of Burgundy would only be sold to the Western Qin at a relatively low price. As for whether the Western Qin should be kept for its own use or to sell it to other countries, only the Western Qin people themselves know.

For the Western Qin, this is the most needed and the benefit that Western Qin cannot let go. This barren land in Switzerland lacks almost anything except wood and stone.

Joan of Arc is a smart person. As soon as he takes action, he gives Bai Zhou what he wants most. As for other things such as diplomatic rights, she naturally won't let go of anything. Obviously, Bai Zhou didn't want Gu Qianwang.

"Fifty years." Bai Zhou said.

"Fifteen years." Bargaining, men never seemed to be a winner.

"Forty years, plus a free rent to us a horse farm."

"For twenty years, horse farms can be raised, but we, Burgundy, have the right of first refusal to buy the horses you raise." Joan of Arc said.

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In the end, the two sides reached an agreement with a trade rights period of 22 years and 7 months. Of course, there were a series of fragmented additional conditions. In short, each of them took the needs.
Chapter completed!