Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1128

[Chapter 1117 Intimidation]

“Is it possible for us to purchase steel battleships?”

“The emperor has agreed to open up some patents, but steel battleships represent the highest technological level of the current empire. This is probably not possible.”

Regarding the terms of the agreement After explaining everything one by one, Hu Chuan was caught off guard by Victoria’s sudden question.

“This is really regrettable. You must know that if we can get steel battleships, we in the UK will pay any price.” Victoria deliberately showed a sad look, but this did not change Hu Chuan’s expression.

Sighing, she continued: “We have admitted defeat on the ocean, but at least we want to have an advantage on the European ocean.”

Hu Chuan came back to his senses, and this Vidomia indirectly asked him whether the empire might ask him Other countries sold steel warships to strangle Britain.

He knew that even if Britain failed in India, the British fleet had not yet reached the point of being exhausted, because most of the British warships were concentrated near Europe, South America, and Africa.

With a sneer, Hu Chuan’s expression did not change. He said: “We are just the clerks of the empire in the UK. We don’t care about European affairs. Important decisions are often made by the emperor.”

Victoria was really disappointed this time. If so, she would be even more afraid to be careless about implementing the agreement.

If the Eastern Empire sells its steel battleships to other European countries, Britain’s position will be unstable.

However, she couldn’t express her thoughts. With an official smile, Vidomia said: “It’s time to start the banquet. Are you two envoys?”

As soon as she finished speaking, melodious music suddenly sounded on the lawn, and the people on the lawn suddenly Senators and nobles began to dance with their female companions.

Victoria personally appointed two beautiful dance partners for Hu Chuan and Kang Ming, which made them quite embarrassed.

“The sugar-coated bullets are still coming, hold on.”

Hu Chuan said to Kang Ming with a wry smile. The emperor had told the two of them about this when he came.

Representing the interests of the empire in a foreign country, they will be easily attacked by sugar-coated bullets, and this is the time to test their will.

“Your Majesty is really good at predicting things.” Kang Ming was also a little helpless.

However, they could not deny the Queen of England face on the spot, so they had no choice but to reluctantly join the dancing army.

After the two disappeared on the dance floor, Murphy came to Victoria’s side. Britain’s failures in Asia in recent years have not only not weakened her rights, but have made more parliamentarians choose to support her in ruling Britain.

The rise of the Eastern Empire allowed them to see the advantages of imperial power. Only a stable and powerful Britain could compete with the Eastern Empire instead of noisily voting in the House of Representatives.

“We don’t have the chips in our hands to talk to the Eastern Empire. This is too passive for us. If this continues, we will not be able to obtain the core technology of the Eastern Empire through transactions.” Vidomia said.

“Indeed, but we will have a bargaining chip soon. The friction between the Ottoman Empire and Persia is getting bigger and bigger. We can use our identity as a mediator to discuss this matter with the Eastern Empire.”

After a pause, Murphy He continued: “There is also Tsarist Russia. Now Tsarist Russia is fighting for Siberia with the Eastern Empire. The war is still going on. The most important thing is that we have just received news that there are imperial troops in Alaska. It seems that they are also very brave about this land in North America. Interested.”

Victoria nodded slightly. A country had just been born on this land, and the relationship between this country and Britain was basically at a freezing point.

“If the news is true, this is good news. Maybe we can cooperate with the Eastern Empire, so that we can not only obtain some benefits by providing supplies, but also teach America a lesson.” Victoria showed a dangerous look.

Although it was a pity for her to lose India, losing this traditional colony in North America was the real pain in Britain’s heart.

Because the recognition of the United States is a shameless betrayal in the eyes of the British, because all people living on this land are descendants of the British and are also Anglo-Saxons.

So after the United States won the War of Independence, they still controlled the United States everywhere.

“That’s what I mean too. The Eastern Empire is too far away from North America and supply is a problem. Cooperating with us can save a lot of effort.” Murphy said.

“Well, this is indeed a bargaining chip.” Victoria’s eyes flickered, whether it was secretly causing harm or superficial cooperation.

Now her only hope is to use these to obtain the necessary technology.

The banquet ended after two hours. Hu Chuan and Kang Ming were sent back to the hotel. When they returned to their respective rooms, they were both surprised.

Because there is an extra box in their room at this time.

Kang Ming carefully opened the strange box. Golden light pierced his eyes. There were gold bricks in the box, but there was a dagger placed on top of the gold bricks.

There is also a note on the gold brick, which says in English: Do you like it? We have more, besides the gold bars of course we also have daggers.

After picking up the note and looking at it, Kang Ming crumpled it into a ball and threw it into the trash can. At this time, Hu Chuan walked in from the next door and said, “These British people are really trying their best to bribe us.”

“And they use bribes and intimidation.” Kang Ming took out the dagger and stuck it on the table, “It seems that it is necessary for our warships to come to Britain to let them understand where to put themselves.”

Hu Chuan was also quite angry and very Obviously the British have not understood the meaning of an ambassador. If they have a problem in Britain, it is tantamount to declaring war with the empire.

“Now I will ask someone to send back the news.” Hu Chuan said coldly.

…

Qingzhou.

Xiao Ming was discussing colonial policy issues with Pang Yukun. Since the conclusion of the negotiations, he has reinvested in government affairs.

Among these government affairs, how to turn the colonies into small treasury for the empire is the top priority.

“Since the Nanyang War, the Minerals Department has explored more than 300 mines in the Nanyang region. However, the transportation in the colony is backward and the mining efficiency is very low. It may be difficult to provide cheap ore.” Pang Yukun analyzed to Xiao Ming.

Although many merchants from the empire are now pouring into the colonies, they are used to the high-efficiency living environment of the empire and it is difficult for them to adapt to the slow pace of the colonies.

So there were constant calls to build railways in the colonies.

“In this case, let’s include Australia in the plan first, and wait for other regions. After all, Australia has the richest mineral resources.” Xiao Ming said.

Pang Yukun nodded and continued: “Also, according to the news brought by the exploration team, Persia seems to be at war with the Ottomans, and our oil fields may be in danger.”

In the event of an emergency, the changes will be made until tomorrow.

(End of chapter)