C2051 The eloquent Duke of Newcastle (2/2)
”No matter the technology or equipment, I am willing to share it with the Great Qing! Even if it's military technology, we will still share it! My dear Majesty, with the scientific and technological support of our British Empire, I believe that there is no problem at all for our Great Qing to rule over East Asia! ”
Zai Chun's eyes lit up, ”Really? Are you telling the truth? All technologies can be shared... Is this your attitude or is this the attitude of the Prime Minister? Or is that the queen's attitude? ”
Duke of Newcastle laughed, ”My most respected Majesty, why do you have so many misgivings? Are you doubting the friendship between our two countries? ”
”Yes, there have been some conflicts and unpleasantness in our history, but don't take it too seriously. We Europeans often have wars of our own …”
”For example, France. We had once fought against them during the Hundred Years War, and also had a web encirclement aimed at Napoleon … But what could he do? After the war ends, we still have to work together. The people of the two countries should get married and continue their relationship as usual! ”
”The British Empire and the Great Qing Empire are actually the same. build friendship in conflict, achieve the balance of a country, and finally rule the world together... Do you know that we, the British, do not have any territorial claims to the Great Qing? ”
”Hahaha, my lord, have you forgotten? Forgive me for speaking bluntly about the Great Qing Customs Office under He De's leadership, but it is said that it is the only department in the country that does not have any corruption, and the amount of silver that they hand over to the Great Qing Treasury every year is no less than 10 million! ”
”Isn't that a sign of our friendship? In the treaties, we recognize the sovereignty of the Great Qing, and we even recognize the authority of the Great Qing over the Subordinate States! ”
”Annan, Korea, Ryukyu, Mongolia … For all the countries under the Great Qing, we would all recognize this relationship. Isn't this equivalent to us admitting the dominance of the Great Qing Empire in Asia? ”
”If the trust Your Majesty has for us is not enough, then it would make everyone's hearts go cold. Your Majesty will definitely be sad!” What a good guy! Duke of Newcastle was simply the possession of an Oscars, these words were full of emotion.
Especially the last few words that he felt wronged about, they even moved Xiao Letian. When had Zai Chun ever met such an opponent?
”No, no, no …” ”Of course I believe in Britain and the Queen. This time, I will come to England to observe many of your industrial areas. I believe that our cooperation will be very happy!”
Bad... Xiao Letian's heart skipped a beat as he thought, ”An expert! Zai Chun definitely cannot interact with him any further, this is on a different level, why can't he just let us play with him? ”
But you can't refute Duke of Newcastle's words, the contract was written in black and white, the customs department was indeed regulated very well by He De, and Xiao Letian believed that the British would definitely give Zai Chun a big benefit this time.
Even if the young Zai Chun knew that there was a hook in the meat, he would still bite.
Since he couldn't refute the Duke openly, he could only wait for his private time to slowly educate Zai Chun. Right now, the most important thing was to change the topic.
”Hahaha …” We understand Your Grace, we are very grateful for your kindness, and would like to know if the island in front of us is Huai Te Island or not. ”Have we reached the military port …”
”Yes, esteemed leader, Huai Te Island is just right in front of us, and Portsmouth Army Port is just north of the island … Look, those black spots should be the battleships in training.