C381 Xiao Letians new proposal (1/2)
In the end, Bismark was the same type of person as Xiao Letian, and the so called understanding and understanding of each other was only mediocre. When Xiao Letian said these heroic words, Bismark's expression became more and more solemn.
If it was an ordinary European or a citizen of Qing, after hearing Xiao Letian's slogan that did not have much nutrition, many of them would feel the cold sweat from head to toe, and even feel that he was fake and sour.
A loss is a loss, a loss is a failure. Now that the French Fleet is going to bombard the Ryukyu, you, Xiao Letian, are powerless and helpless. This is the reality of Tie Zheng's life.
Those who hold this view will always be the majority, and it is the common ailment of mankind to call a hero a failure or a success or a failure. If it was before this Sada Battle, before the miracle happened on the stone bridge, if Bismark had heard Xiao Letian's bold words, even he wouldn't believe him.
However, it was different now. Xiao Letian and his subordinates had used their blood and lives to shock everyone else.
Because he had won the other party's respect, not only did Xiao Letian's bold words sound fake, they actually made Bismark feel admiration from the bottom of his heart.
”Shaw!” I find that every time I see you, I have a different experience. You are a man with miracles, you are the beloved of God, China is really lucky to have you … Well, what do you need me to do? As long as it's within my capabilities, I will do my best to satisfy your requirements! ”
When Xiao Letian heard this, his heart was already blooming with happiness. He looked left and right, realizing that there was no one around, and then brought Bismark deeper into the trench, before starting to speak.
”China has fallen behind in its rise to prominence. I can't become fat with a single bite. I need more than just the discussions, I have a few other suggestions …”
Xiao Letian and Bismark had already reached an agreement on a preliminary cooperation. Prussia opened all schools to provide education to Chinese students. Right now, Wang Huaiyuan had more than two thousand subordinates, and even if half of them were capable of being created, they would still be more than 1000 people in the future who would receive higher education.
And there was also the battleship that moved Xiao Letian's heart. He, who came from the later generation, knew very clearly that although the German navy was currently weak, they could not withstand the enemy's industrial strength.
Education, technology, and military equipment were all part of Xiao Letian's plan, but today, Xiao Letian wanted to take another step forward, allowing both sides to cooperate more closely.
”Dear Prime Minister, what do you think of the relationship between Prussia and Britain? ”Hehe, of course I know that you are following the policy of the mainland. You have always been careful not to touch the interests of the British Ocean. It was your caution that allowed you to be neutral in the UK …”
”First of all, I would like to admit that your strategy is very correct. Prussia is still very weak at the moment, and it would be unwise for her to contradict Britain. However, I would like you to consider carefully how you can guarantee that after Prussia obtains a series of victories and you leave the post of Prime Minister, your successor will continue your national policy.”
Bismark's eyes grew bigger and bigger, he looked like he was looking at a devil. He never thought that Xiao Letian's understanding of Prussia would be so deep.
”Shaw!” Tell me, are you really a devil? ”
Xiao Letian rolled his eyes and continued, ”In this world now, you should see things more clearly than me. Whoever controls the most colonies, and who is the strongest. ”The older countries like the English and French have more or less divided up the world, so there isn't much left for Prussia …”
”In the future, after you guys teach France a lesson on land, it will be very difficult for continental Europe to find opponents for you. And then Prussia would have to look out to sea if she wanted to be rich, but then you'd have to fight the British... ”
”Oh, oh, oh …” Don't try to contradict me. I know that war with England is not allowed in your strategy, but you will grow old one day, won't you? What kind of character does Prince Karl have? What about the prince's son? ”Don't even think about it …”
With that sentence, the old prime minister subconsciously took half a step back, and crashed into the trench. His eyes were opened wide, looking at Xiao Letian as if he was looking at a devil.
What Xiao Letian had said was exactly what the old prime minister feared the most. Bismark knew very well about the power of Britain and knew that it was not something that a Prussian could contend with. Only by launching a world-class war would the old prime minister be able to pull Britain down from the throne.
Even if Prussia punished the French according to their plans, even if the Northern Germany succeeded in unifying their land, that bit of power would still not be enough to fight against Britain.
So Bismark kept explaining his strategy to the imperial family. He was afraid that one day the fanatical imperial family would abandon his strategy and fight against the British on the sea.