Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1117

[Chapter 1106 European Earthquake]

Europe.

It took half a year for the news from India to reach here. For a time, the entire European political arena seemed to be shaken.

In the Tulip Palace, Victoria’s face was as pale as paper after hearing the news, “Surrender? Our invincible red shirt army actually surrendered to the Eastern Empire!”

Murphy stood quietly beside Victoria, talking with him At the same time, there were many nobles and parliamentarians who were well-known in London.

“Continuously firing firearms, huge steel battleships, powerful artillery, bombs that soldiers can easily throw, the war weapons of the Chinese Empire have exceeded ours by far. If we were not facing a desperate situation, our soldiers would not choose to surrender. Your Majesty, What we have to consider now is whether to redeem these soldiers?”

The officer who spoke was wearing a red military uniform and a sailing cap. He was the most famous General Wellington in Britain.

In the former Tsarist Russia’s war southward, this general once led the British Red Shirt Army to defeat the Tsarist Russian army, and finally forced Tsarist Russia to withdraw its clutches towards Eastern Europe.

Murphy reminded: “After the coalition surrendered, the Chinese Empire released a merchant ship to report back. He conveyed this meaning, Your Majesty, we have more than 10,000 soldiers in the hands of the Chinese Empire. If they cannot return to Britain, they will have to stay in the East.” Working to death in the cold mines.”

Victoria pinched her eyebrows in pain. As a world-class hegemon, Britain has never been blackmailed by other countries.

But since the rise of this Eastern Empire, everything has changed.

“What price did they give us?” Victoria couldn’t be indifferent to the lives of these soldiers. For the British, more than 10,000 soldiers were one-tenth of the army.

If something happens to these soldiers, she will also attract criticism from all walks of life, and her dignity as a queen will inevitably be affected.

“An ordinary soldier needs two hundred pounds, and the officer will calculate it separately.” Murphy said carefully.

Victoria’s chest heaved violently, and she stood up suddenly, “This is simply blackmail. We in Europe only need to pay twenty pounds to redeem a soldier.”

Wellington shook his head, “Your Majesty, not now. “

When we are worried about money, with the wealth we have accumulated over the years, this money is nothing, but soldiers are precious. These soldiers are young adults. As long as they come back, we will have more than 10,000 soldiers who have fought against the Chinese Empire. , equip them with new equipment, and they can become the sharp sword that controls the Chinese Empire. “

Other nobles and congressmen nodded, and Murphy took the opportunity to say: “Your Majesty, we can hold a dinner at the Tulip Palace and invite everyone to attend. Nobles and businessmen donated money to save these poor soldiers, and told them that if they did not want to do their part for the empire, all their overseas interests would be swallowed up by the Chinese Empire. “

Victoria looked appreciative. This is what she just thought of. In order to catch up with the technological level of the Chinese Empire, the government invested a large amount of funds in various laboratories.

She doesn’t want to waste a little money on other things now, and these nobles and giant merchants have accumulated a lot of wealth in trade.

It can be said that the real rich people in Britain are these people. Sometimes she really wants to be as powerful as the emperor of the Eastern Empire.

This way he can drain these businessmen dry.

“This is a good idea.” Victoria nodded slightly.

Murphy nodded gentlemanly, and then he showed a serious expression, “The following matter is particularly important. How should we deal with the relationship with the Chinese Empire? Do we want the war to continue?” “Do

you think our navy can Defeat the empire’s navy?” Victoria asked.

“Of course not.”

“In this case, what else can we use to fight the empire? Let’s send out envoys again for peace talks. Now we must make every effort to fight for peace. We need time now.” Victoria’s eyes became determined.

Wellington shouted: “Of course, we have to prepare for the worst. If the Eastern Empire does not give us a chance for peace, then we will prepare for war. From now on, we must call on all British citizens to prepare to resist.” A powerful enemy, until we fight to the last man, they will only give in if we show a strong will to war to the Chinese Empire. “

Wellington is Victoria’s life-saving straw,” she said: “Please feel free to do it.” , I believe no one will oppose you, General.”

After a pause, she continued: “I will also promote the unity of Europe as soon as possible. This is the most powerful enemy we have encountered in the past two hundred years. He has harmed all Europeans. “

Wellington took off his hat and bowed to Victoria to express his gratitude.

Murphy showed a reassuring smile, and he added: “We also received news that the Eastern Empire and Persia have been in close contact during this time, and they seem to want to get something from Persia. No matter what they are looking for, I suggest that there be a fight between Ottoman and Persia. relations, allowing their war to continue, so that they can contain the strength of part of the empire. “

For Victoria, any method can be used as long as it can delay the arrival of the Eastern Empire in Europe.

Therefore, she hesitated and nodded. In the past, Osman was the object of their vigilance, but now they must become friends.

at the same time.

The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, and France also received news from India. This news shocked them as much as the United Kingdom.

For a time, the whole of Europe was in the shadow of defeat. In order to cope with this defeat, they suddenly communicated more with each other.

Europe, which was once riddled with conflicts and like a powder keg, seems to have become unprecedentedly peaceful.

After a month of preparation, a large joint mission set out to the east, this time they would sit down to negotiate with the Chinese Empire again.

…

Qingzhou.

Xiao Ming drove an internal combustion engine car delivered by the Imperial Automobile Factory in the square of Zhengdaguangming Palace. After reaching an agreement with Persia, the Minerals Department successfully found oil in Persia, and it was a superficial oil deposit.

Immediately, the Empire’s drilling team rushed to Persia, and within half a year the first batch of oil arrived at Dengzhou Port, which meant that the Empire’s cars would no longer be idle due to lack of gasoline.

The transported oil is quickly converted into gasoline, wax, asphalt, and lubricants after being transported to petrochemical plants.

After running around the square three times, Xiao Ming stopped the car and got out of the car.

“This batch of improved cars is of good quality.” Xiao Ming said to Qian Dafu with a smile.

Since the civil strife in the empire was settled, life in the empire has become increasingly peaceful. However, under this calm surface, the empire’s development has never stagnated. On the contrary, it has become more rapid. Many technologies have exploded due to the efforts of the research laboratory.

Even cars have been improved in a short period of time, with better internal combustion engines.

(End of chapter)