C424 Decision of the two Prime Ministers (1/2)
”Oh Xiao Letian, my little friend, do you really think I will let you leave Europe without any protection? ”I understand the Emperor of France too well, the foundation of all his rule is victory, the emperor who cannot bring victory to France, one day he will be chased out of office …”
Bismark sat in the study room of the Berlin Official Residence facing the North Sea in the west. He knew that Xiao Letian had already boarded the British Warship, and his journey back home had finally received protection from the world's most powerful navy, the Royal Navy.
”Actually, the best choice for you to return home is to cross the Atlantic Ocean and return via the United States to the East Pacific Ocean. This kind of journey should be the safest, but unfortunately, you have to rush and the railway line between the East Coast and West Coast isn't complete. If you choose this route, you probably won't be able to delay this time …”
”Have a safe trip, my friend!” I hope your national recovery plan goes smoothly... ”
Just as Bismark was reminiscing about his little friend, a knock came to the door of the study room. The secretary's voice came from the outside, ”Prime Minister, I have already gathered all the information that you wanted … And just now, Mr. Nuo Beier came to visit us, he was also here to discuss with you about the investment in the east … ”
”Send the information in first. Mr. Nuo Beier, invite him in ten minutes …” The secretary put down the documents and turned to leave. Bismark looked at the extremely thick documents in front of him and could not help but sigh.
”Is it really okay for me to do this? Will my choice really not harm European civilization? If Xiao Letian really leads the East to become strong, then in the future, will he be our greatest enemy? ”
Bismark was distracted for a few seconds, but then he shook his head and laughed: ”It's as the Chinese say, my body has already fallen into the well, what's the use of having my ear hanging outside? If Prussia is just a third rate country in Europe, then even if the Western Civilization is number one for ten thousand years, what can they do? ”
Flipping open a thick pile of information, one technology after another that kept the Eastern World a secret was displayed before his eyes. New steel smelting, coke refining, steam engine, lithography, latest chemistry, high precision lathe set... Of course, there was also a variety of military technology, such as fixed loading bullets, linear guns, artillery, and the latest explosives from Nuo Beier's company.
What was placed in front of the Prime Minister was not just one or two pieces of science and technology, but dozens of industrial systems. Every new technology could provide countless supporting technologies.
In the end, Bismark started to sound like he was crying. ”Xiao Letian, I have taken out all the basics of modern European technology, I hope your plan will work, if not I will become the biggest laughingstock in European history …”
The plan that Bismark had proposed to use the Letian Firm as a puppet in East Asia was actually something that Xiao Letian and Bismark had invested in together to achieve a strategic breakthrough that would be able to hide from the entire world.
The Letian Firm would build the largest and most technologically advanced shipyard in East Asia in Ryukyu, and then use Chinese money and German technology and engineers to build the dreamlike steel battleship.
Bismark did not know why he believed Xiao Letian's lies. What gun, how could it increase the caliber, how could it be used completely, how could it be used with a rifled cannon, how could it be used with fixed ammunition? What main gun, how could it choose to revolve the cannon, how could it distribute it evenly in the center of the battleship's axis, completely changing the design method of sail battleship.
Even more bizarre was that this type of battleship would completely abandon the sail, using underwater propellers to provide the thrust. The steel protected cabin was filled with pitch-black coal.
”Nonsense, Xiao Letian, what you are saying is nonsense … But why am I so fascinated by all your bullshit? ” Just as Bismark was deep in thought, the door to his study was knocked, and the person who walked in was the future famous Mr. Nuo Beier.
”Prime Minister, may I ask if you have decided yet? If you and His Majesty the King agree to the technology outflow, I am prepared to personally make a trip to East Asia … To tell the truth, for me, a businessman and scientist, we are both in favor of having an interest-free loan to help us expand our business... ”It all depends on the kingdom's attitude now …”
Bismark lit up his pipe and took two deep puffs. The knot in his heart was even more serious than when he was at war with France. Once this gamble was successful, Xiao Letian would fake a super powerful fleet for Germany in the Pacific Ocean. When they started a war with the French, the Germany might be able to snatch all of the French colonies, and even give Britain the biggest overseas pressure.
But once he lost the bet, his deceptive strategy towards Britain would be completely ruined. At that time, the English and French would join forces to punish Prussia. However, his dilemma only lasted for a few minutes before he spoke to himself viciously.
”If you want to seize this historic opportunity, then you have to have the courage that all humans do not even dare to imagine. Do it …” We did it in Prussia! ” He picked up his pen and signed his name on a thick sheet of paper.
At the same time, in the London fog that permeated the air, Downing Street's 10th place, in the British Prime Minister's residence, the Comte de la Comte de la Comte that was mentioned by Xiao Letian also received a piece of information. The gentleman that stood in front of him was the famous later generation of the MI6 department, this unassuming gentleman, could very likely be the ancestor of 007.