Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1047

[Chapter 1038 Calcutta]

Dutch Embassy, Rhodes looked at the armed soldiers of the Chinese Empire with a pale face. Ten minutes ago, these soldiers were the guards of the Dutch Embassy. In the blink of an eye, they became the ones expelling them.

“I want to see His Majesty. The embassy personnel have no knowledge of this matter. I hope the empire can allow us to return to the Netherlands safely.”

Rhodes was in a very bad mood. After learning that Eric attacked the garrison in Geranje, he Almost had the urge to kill him.

Now he misses Blake’s time as governor-general very much, which was also the honeymoon period between the Netherlands and the then Great Chongqing Kingdom.

But now everything has been ruined by those stupid politicians.

Tang Wenjie was ordered to personally expel the Dutch embassy personnel. He shook his head, “The emperor is very disappointed in your country now. In the emperor’s view, you are not a trustworthy ally. Rhodes, you should leave with your people. The two countries Since the empire has chosen to expel you, it will naturally not plot against you again.”

Rhodes sighed deeply. He could imagine how angry Xiao Ming was now. After all, for an emperor like Xiao Ming, it would be difficult to tolerate someone like him. It is no longer easy for Western countries to control colonies in such a large area in Asia.

And now the people in Congress have succeeded in giving him an excuse.

“Dad, I don’t want to go back to the Netherlands. Compared to Qingzhou, the Netherlands is like the countryside.” Rod’s youngest daughter, Mandy, who was only six years old, said aggrievedly.

Rhodes’ wife hugged her daughter and looked at Rhodes with some sadness. It is human beings’ inability to find a more comfortable life.

During their time in Qingzhou, they had become accustomed to the convenience brought by electricity, so they were uncomfortable when they thought about using whale oil lamps for lighting again.

“My daughter, even if the Netherlands is in the countryside, it is still our country.” Rhodes said sadly, although he did not want to see the Chinese Empire and the Netherlands fighting each other.

But now it’s happening.

Mandy couldn’t help crying after hearing her father’s words.

Tang Wenjie’s expression did not change much. As a diplomat, he knew very well that this was what a diplomat should bear.

If one day he is sent to other countries, and when expelled, his choice will probably not be much different from Rhodes. After all, their purpose in a foreign country is still to serve their own country.

“It’s getting late. The train to Dengzhou will leave soon. I hope you won’t delay any longer.” Tang Wenjie reminded again.

Rhodes nodded helplessly, and he and a group of Dutch diplomats left with their luggage under the supervision of soldiers.

In the Prussian Embassy not far from the Dutch Embassy, the working embassy staff stopped what they were doing and looked at the leaving Dutch people through the glass windows.

A diplomat worried: “God forbid that our fate in Prussia will not be the same as that of the Netherlands.”

“The purpose of our coming here is to prevent the tragedy of the Dutch from happening to us, so it is crucial to use the technology of the Chinese Empire to unify the German Federation. Important.”

Everyone turned around and found that their ambassador, Bosi, had appeared in front of them at some point.

“Is the news confirmed?” a diplomat asked.

“Definitely, the Dutch attacked the imperial soldiers in the city of Geranje, and the war broke out.” Bosi replied.

He had just returned from the Imperial Foreign Affairs Office.

“Sad Dutch people, they have suffered miserably from the cooperation of Britain and France. When they are completely driven out of Asia, they will understand that the Netherlands cannot get any benefits from Britain and France.”

Another person said.

Persi nodded, “Now I’m worried that Britain and France will put pressure on Prussia, and I hope the king can make a wise decision.”

“The Chinese Empire has taught us the principles of conscript rifles and explosive ammunition. If they want a war, , we can accompany you at any time.”

“Yes, they have been preventing the reunification of the German Federation over the years. If they provoke us, just give them some color.”

“…”

The atmosphere in the embassy suddenly changed because of this issue. It became heated, and a smile floated on Bosi’s face. This is the mental state of every Prussian now.

Once they are ready, the German Confederation will regain its glory.

…

Calcutta.

This was the headquarters of the British East India Company on the shores of the Ganges estuary in the Bay of Bengal.

In 1643, the East India Company purchased Calcutta from the Indian state of Bengal. Although this Kolkata village was small at that time, its role was very important.

Because the surrounding area of Kolkata is rich in rice and jute, and the rivers crisscross it, the plains stretch as far as the eye can see, making it a very suitable land for farming.

After discovering this, the East India Company set up a trading headquarters here, continuously shipping Indian food and industrial raw materials back to Britain, and obtained huge profits from it.

These huge profits also made the East India Company stronger and stronger. Following this, the British East India Company successively occupied Madras and Bombay and established three jurisdictions here.

Each jurisdiction was managed by a governor, and through these three places, it encroached on India. Finally, through the Seven Years’ War, it defeated the Minfan Empire, whose rule had declined at that time, and completely controlled India.

The British also made huge profits from the battlefield. When they broke into the Minfan Empire’s treasury, they robbed gold, silver and jewelry equivalent to fifty million pounds.

This figure is only the part that was turned over to the British government. It is said that there is even more wealth that has been stuffed into the pockets of individuals.

At the same time, the war initiated by the East India Company also made the East India Company itself a giant.

“Governor Nicholas, the Chinese Empire has broken through Newland. We got the news too late.”

Nicholas was studying a ruby carefully in the Governor’s Office, when Buterin in a red military uniform appeared in front of him.

Nicholas raised his head with a dissatisfied look on his face, “Butlin, you are always such a bummer. You always bring me bad news every time you come here.”

As he spoke, Nicholas put the ruby into his jewelry box. This gem was just given to him by a prince from an Indian state.

“I’m very sorry, but I’m afraid we don’t have much time. The Chinese Empire is moving too fast, and I’m afraid Calcutta will be lost next.” Buterin said with a dull expression.

Although Nicholas was the Governor of Calcutta of the East India Company, he was an officer sent here by the British government to help the East India Company put down the rebellion of the princely states. His family had a prominent status in the country, so he did not appear humble in front of Nicholas.

Butlin’s words made Nicholas’s expression stiffen, and he said nonchalantly; “This is India, not Australia, and not Newland. It will not be easy for the Chinese Empire to defeat us here.”

(End of Chapter)