Chapter 420 The Peak
Even the Russian representative, who was originally very imposing, was bowing his body and nodding, looking like a shop assistant.
"Marquis Eugen, I'm sorry, it's our fault. We shouldn't put forward such conditions. Please do not start a war. Peace is hard-won." This time, it was the representative of France who stood in front of everyone.
This negotiation was originally dominated by representatives of the French Empire and representatives of the British Empire, who had relatively strong national strength. The Russian representative could only line up in the second line. His speech just now was also the result of the French representative's instructing him.
After hearing the French representative say this, Eugen stopped. He looked at the French representative with a smile and asked, "Why, don't compensate? I think the losses in your country are a bit huge."
Of course, the French representative did not dare to take Eugen's words, but just smiled awkwardly and did not answer.
"Okay, then I'll bring up my conditions this time." Seeing that the French representative did not respond, Eugen did not continue to make things difficult for him. After all, Eugen came this time to fight for profit.
He first attracted everyone's attention, and then he said word by word:
"First of all, our country is currently facing famine. All countries around you must open channels for food purchase. Price setting must be reasonable to facilitate our purchase of grain to solve the domestic famine problem."
"Secondly, all participating countries this time must give unconditional trade treaties with the Holy Roman Empire, which are combined with the previous condition, but have a wider scope of exercise."
"Thirdly, all countries must sign a peace treaty with the Holy Roman Empire for more than fifty years. During the entry into force of the peace treaty, each of your countries is obliged to ensure the safety of the lives and property of all citizens of the Holy Roman Empire."
After talking about these three treaties, Eugen walked out of the crowd and did not argue with these representatives.
He knew that these representatives would definitely agree with their conditions, and it would be a waste of time to continue talking.
Sure enough, after Eugen finished speaking about his conditions, all representatives of various countries fell into deep thought and did not notice Eugen's departure at all.
After a while, they woke up, they looked at each other in amazement, as if they felt a little unbelievable about the treaty just now.
They didn't think there was anything harsh about this treaty, but on the contrary, they even felt that the treaty was a bit too relaxed.
Indeed, for the royal families of various countries, these treaties have almost no impact. One is no high compensation, two is no territorial compensation, only some irrelevant trade treaties. As for the 50-year peace treaty, it is actually what the representatives of the nine major countries expect.
After all, the Holy Roman Empire is now strong and able to maintain long-term peace is definitely a good situation for them.
For a moment, a somewhat ridiculous thought came to the hearts of the representatives present, and they thought to themselves: "Can this Marquis Eugen be a good person?"
Eugen had no idea that he had accidentally sent a good person card by dozens of representatives, but he didn't care about these things either.
In fact, what he really wants is peace and the trade treaty. As for food purchases, it is to solve the current problems. In the long run, this is not a key treaty.
He did not even propose these three treaties to Charles VI in advance, and if he proposed them, Charles VI would definitely object.
After all, according to Charles VI's idea, this time, I have to ask the nine major countries to give some compensation.
Of course, Charles VI would not understand that asking for a large amount of compensation at one time is just like tearing off a piece of meat from major countries. Although there will be great benefits in the short term, it will not be a big deal in the long run.
With the unlimited trade treaty, Eugen can open his central bank to every surrounding country, and use some commercial means to continuously draw benefits for himself.
In this way, the channel for collecting wealth is inserted into the blood vessels of major countries, and every day, they will absorb extremely huge benefits.
When this kind of benefit accumulates, its number is simply incalculable.
But these ideas are too trendy for this era, and many people are doomed to be unable to understand, and Eugen did not expect others to understand.
Anyway, with his current strength, as long as he makes a decision, he will be supported, and there is no need to consider whether he can get any understanding.
In this way, the treaty between the Holy Roman Empire and the nine major countries was signed according to the three provisions proposed by Eugen, which were the same as they were, and there was no change in a word.
After the contract was signed and sent back to several neighboring countries, the royal families of several countries were very happy. After experiencing such a crushing defeat, they only paid this price, which was definitely the best result for them.
But they simply couldn't understand the terrible things had just begun.
After the war, the Holy Roman Empire returned to peace. With the food support of various countries, the famine in the Holy Roman Empire did not break out after all, and people could at least get basic food guarantees.
Under Eugen's strong regulation, the domestic situation has also been stable, and there is no excessive increase in food prices.
At this moment, Eugen has become the only one in the kingdom. Many times, even Emperor Charles VI would acquiesce to some of his actions.
For example, when the treaty was signed, Eugen completely left Emperor Charles VI aside, and after Emperor Charles VI learned the final result, he just smiled and had no intention of blaming Eugen.
What Charles VI said in the court shocked the other nobles. He said: "Haha, no matter what you get from those countries, you are prepared to reward Marquis Eugen. Since he doesn't want it, I can only give him some false reputations. In this case, in the future, Marquis Eugen will be the pillar of our Holy Roman Empire, a new pillar of the empire!"
The pillar of the empire is really just a false name, and there is no practical benefit to it. However, the last one who got this false name was Prince Eugen who died not long ago.
The meaning of the new and old is too important for the aristocratic world.
As for the reward of titles, Charles VI also vaguely revealed that as long as Eugen and Princess Maria get married after Christmas, he will directly receive the title of the prince.
This title is already the highest title under the emperor and the highest title that Charles VI can give.
It can be said that at this moment, Marquis Eugen was already at the peak of the Holy Roman Empire!
Chapter completed!