C2944 Great Britain is a bit panicky (1/2)
Gladstone knew that he had to say something. As the Prime Minister, he had to take responsibility for the current situation!
”Your Majesty, I understand your concern, but I do not believe that Prussia and the Chinese would be able to challenge the British Empire's international status just because of this war!”
”Prussia's overall national strength is not as good as the France's. I have always insisted on this judgment, but this time, it's a military power that has defeated the chaotic democratic ideology of the France!”
”Rather than saying that the French were defeated by the Chinese and Prussian, it would be more accurate to say that they exhausted their internal energy and died! I think the smart Bismark won't be able to understand it! ”
”If I'm not mistaken, Bismark will soon be secretly communicating with us, he should be giving us a lot of promises …”
”Prussia has a lot of work to do, and even if it is unified, it will take a long time to develop the economy... As long as we keep the sea under control, Prussia is not worth worrying about! ”
Queen Victoria thought for a bit, and her expression eased up a little: ”Then what about Xiao Letian? ”I'm not too worried about Prussia. After all, they are our relatives. Even if we let them take advantage of us, we would still split our debts …”
”But the Chinese can't! They are not of the same race as us, and they have no connection at all with our bloodlines … Giving face to Xiao Letian is just considering the benefits of business! ”
”What I want is absolute control!”
”Yes!” Gladstone stood to attention respectfully. ”We can listen to what he says! This time, during the post-war negotiations with France, Xiao Letian will definitely give the Frenchmen a heavy blow! ”
”At that time, we'll just stand to the side and watch coldly …” As long as Xiao Letian dares to bring one gold coin back to Asia, then we will destroy him on the high seas! ”
”If he is smart, he would put all the gold in the reparations in the Bank of England! This means that this person is subordinate to the order set by our British Empire! ”
”My British Empire only wants to control gold, sea and powerful industrial power! Then our status is unchallengeable! ”
Queen Victoria laughed coldly, ”Haha … I was afraid that someone would leak the information to Xiao Letian … ”
Just as the gloomy and cold words left his mouth, The Duke of Newkes's back was drenched in sweat. His heart skipped a beat and he almost kneeled on the ground.
”Your Majesty … I can close China's Food City today, I can close all business with the Chinese … I am a Duke of the British Empire, and an ancient noble family that has existed for hundreds of years! ”
”How could I betray my country! Your Majesty, I am willing to give up everything to prove my loyalty to the royal family … ”
Duke of Newcastle's tears were streaming down his face, he looked extremely aggrieved!
The Queen was old after all, and the older ones still reminisced about their old friends and relatives. She had only warned them a little, but when she saw that the Snot Blisters on The Duke of Newkes's body were starting to appear, she regretted it a little.
”Alright, I've seen people picking up money, but not people scolding. I'm not talking to you. Why are you picking your seat?”
”Let's continue cooking in the gourmet city. I still want to eat the food in there …” However, I would like to warn you all that this is a period of serious concern for the Chinese race! ”
”No one is allowed to divulge any information, otherwise, the punishment would be treason! Prime Minister, go and give the people of the City a warning, no matter what kind of interests you have in East Asia... ”
”Whoever dares to deliver the news to Xiao Letian this time will be betraying the nation! Only one will die in the end! ”
Yes! Everyone bowed to the Queen respectfully and left the meeting room.