Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1094

[Chapter 1084 Glass Bead Diplomacy]

“Just because Persia and the Ottomans need to weigh the cost of offending us, our diplomatic rhetoric will probably have to be both soft and hard. If there is a misstep, there will be serious consequences. You must be mentally prepared for this.”

Tang Wenjie still said Speak out your worries.

Fang Fang Heng said calmly: “******, *********, if countless ancestors had not shed their blood on the battlefield over the years, how could the empire today have such a huge territory? If we were afraid How can you be a diplomat?”

Tang Wenjie showed an appreciative look, and then looked at the other members, some of whom were as determined as the house, and some who were worried.

He didn’t say anything deliberately, just nodded, and then said: “I’m afraid it will take a 5,000-kilometer sea route from Singapore to Persia. It is estimated that we will have to float on the sea for ten and a half days. You can use your free time to conquer the Persian Empire.” Let’s review the system.”

After that, he took out a pamphlet and read it. The current Persian Empire is actually a monarchy and a centralized state.

One of the institutions called the Diwan was the mainstay of central power. This Diwan was equivalent to the Privy Council of the former Great Chongqing State. The highest official in the Privy Council was called the Grand Wazir, which was equivalent to the prime minister.

This Diwan is further divided into departments, which are in charge of military, finance, household registration, official administration, religion, and diplomacy.

As the saying goes, only by knowing your enemy and yourself can you be victorious in every battle. When life was at stake, he didn’t dare to be negligent.

Twelve days later, the fleet finally arrived at the Persian port city of Abbas and saw six huge ironclad ships appearing in the port.

The Persians in the port were horrified. They had never seen such a ship in their lives.

The commotion in the port soon attracted the Persian army in the city. These Persian soldiers with swords occupied the port.

“Persia is really backward. They still use cold weapons.” Fangfang Heng said.

Tang Wenjie was observing with a telescope, and he said: “This reminds me of the Great Yu Kingdom in the past. At that time, the Great Yu Kingdom was not enterprising and self-centered. Similarly, today’s Ottomans and Persia are both in this state. In this state, they refused to accept the changes in the world, and now they are gradually being left behind.”

Fangfang Heng nodded, and then he said: “It’s time for us to explain our purpose. You are now moving out the goods brought from the empire. It can be used. “

Although the countries in the world are different, their human nature is generally similar, so the mission prepared a lot of industrial products and prepared to bribe some Persian businessmen to guide them.

It would be even more perfect if you could meet a Persian businessman who had been to the Chinese Empire.

He was thinking this when a small boat came from the port towards the fleet. There was a person who looked like an officer on the small boat.

As they approached, the Persian officer shouted nervously: “Who are you and where are you from?”

Fang Fangheng replied in Arabic at this time: “We are a mission from the Eastern Chinese Empire. We are here this time.” “In order to meet your monarch.”

“There is a great Yu country in the east. I have never heard of the Chinese Empire.” The officer was a little stunned.

After hearing this, Fang Fangheng had to explain the cause and effect. Only then did the Persian officer understand that he was still very wary of Tang Wenjie and his party. After all, this warship filled with cannons and covered with iron armor was too scary.

Seeing that the officer was hesitant, Tang Wenjie took out a small cloth bag and threw it down, saying, “I hope you can report it.”

The officer caught the bag and opened it, his eyes widened immediately. Inside the bag was ten crystal clear objects. Clear gems, very beautiful.

The two Persian soldiers on the boat also saw it, with a look of wonder and greed.

“Okay, I will send people to Ctesiphon now, but it will take a month to go back and forth.” The officer said excitedly, and he was also excited because he got such a gem.

He has never seen such a beautiful gem, and he believes that if he sells it, he can get a lot of money.

“We will always wait on the ship.” Tang Wenjie showed a helpless look. The capital of Persia, Ctesiphon, is inland, and this is the closest port to Ctesiphon.

At this time, the officer completely let go of his guard against Tang Wenjie and his party. He continued: “My name is Pamir. My uncle is the provincial governor. He lives in Abbas City. I think he will welcome you.” “

Thank you. If possible, you can invite them to our boat to watch. We will entertain you grandly. After all, a month is very long.” Tang Wenjie and Fang Fanghuang looked at each other with a sly look in their eyes. This was just to show them. Opportunity for imperial power.

Pamir became even more happy. He nodded repeatedly, put the gem in his arms and went to the shore.

“A few pieces of glass can achieve such an effect. The power of industry is truly terrifying.” Tang Wenjie said with a smile. What they gave Pamir was not a gem at all, but ornamental glass beads produced by the Imperial Glass Factory.

There are colorful patterns in the transparent glass, which look like gems.

“Maybe we can use glass balls to buy oil fields in Persia.” Fang Fang Heng laughed maliciously.

The reason why he is so confident is that no one in the world can produce such exquisite glass beads.

It is completely feasible to use glass beads as gemstones in other places. At worst, the sale of glass beads will be banned in the future to prevent Persian merchants from buying glass beads from the empire.

Tang Wenjie was amused by Fang Fang Heng’s words. He really had this idea. On the battleship, they had a large box of glass beads and glass artworks, all of which were prepared for this diplomatic operation.

If the negotiations are successful, they will also shoulder the responsibility of establishing a good relationship with Persian officials. In this way, as long as the oil field is purchased smoothly, the oil problem will be solved.

Feeling a little lighter because of this little thing, the two stood on the deck and started chatting. Not long after, there was a sudden commotion at the port.

The departing Pamir and a group of soldiers arrived in front of the port, surrounded by a bearded official in a white robe.

Then the officials said something to Pamir, and then came to their warship in a boat.

“Friends from the Eastern Empire welcome you. I am Bohemi, the governor of Abbas. A relative in my family once went to your country to purchase silk and tea. He knows you very well. Now I am bringing you He came together and I hope we can get along happily.” Boheme smiled.

The gems Pamir received shocked him. Thinking of the legendary wealth of the Eastern Empire, he suddenly felt itchy. He always welcomed wealthy visitors.

(End of chapter)