Chapter 593: Emperor Zhu's Three Emperors Alliance (First update, please subscribe)

Who is the European with the most superior status in the Ming Empire?

It must be Buffett.

He was not only the Emperor's early partner but also a good friend. He also made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty's foothold and rise in South America!

It is for this reason that after Emperor Zhu ascended the throne, although he could not be knighted due to the restriction of "no knighthood without military merit", he still awarded him the Qingyun Medal, which is awarded to civil servants who have made outstanding contributions to state affairs, as well as non-civil servants and foreigners who have made outstanding contributions to the country and society.

Similar to the "noble without rank" of the recipient of the "Iron Certificate Medal", the recipient of the Qingyun Medal is a "person without rank".

As a "minister" of the Ming Empire, Buffett had a very transcendent status in the Ming Dynasty. As a close friend of the royal family, he had always been trusted by Zhu Xianhai.

This trust is not only due to the old relationship, but more importantly, Buffett's loyalty has been tested.

"…Britain is probably our biggest threat. Compared to Britain, we are too weak. Our shipbuilding capabilities and heavy industry are definitely far inferior to Britain. Therefore, forming an alliance with France is an option for us to protect ourselves. After all, France is the second most powerful country in the world!"

In the palace restaurant, after the women left, Zhu Xianhai and Buffett started chatting.

"France alone is no match for Britain, so you plan to bring Russia into the alliance, right?"

Buffett is no longer the Amon of the past. Now he is not only the manager of America Company, but also a diplomat. Naturally, he has a certain understanding of the strategic layout of the Ming Dynasty.

"But this requires solving two problems. The first is to resolve the contradictions between Russia and France. The second is how to bring Russia into this alliance!"

While cutting the steak with a knife and fork, Buffett thought for a moment and then said.

"It is not difficult to resolve the conflict between Russia and France. After all, Russia has always wanted to improve its relations with France. It's just that Napoleon III..."

When talking about Na San, Buffett naturally thought of the Queen and the Duke of Normandy whom he met in Paris last month. Others might not know, but he knew very well who the Duke's son was.

"He doesn't seem to be willing to improve relations with Russia. After all, the Crimean War was his glory. After all, he defeated Russia there, which his uncle had never defeated. So, it may be difficult to adjust relations with Russia."

"It's not up to him!"

Zhu Xianhai shook his head and said.

"In order to keep his crown, Napoleon III had no choice but to launch wars abroad to divert and ease domestic conflicts. That's why he launched or participated in the Crimean War, the Italian Unification War, the Second Opium War, the Mexican War, and of course, the Franco-Prussian War. This trick is actually very useful. It can not only consolidate rule but also improve prestige, provided that he can always win the war. However, the side effects are also quite obvious. Once he loses a war, he will lose everything."

Picking up the wine glass, Zhu Xianhai took a sip of the wine produced in Linhai Central Valley and continued.

"Now the glory brought by the Franco-Prussian War is fading, and the political crisis in France may happen again at any time. In order to keep the crown, he must start a war!"

What does it mean to be unworthy of one's position?

Nazi Germany is a typical example. Even though the French Empire was not defeated in the Franco-Prussian War, it still could not escape the political and social crisis and was almost on the brink of collapse.

The reason why Nazionale declared war on Prussia was itself a political gamble, because war was the best way to divert conflicts and attention.

"Now, all I need is to give Napoleon III a reason to ease relations with Russia and actively invite them to join the alliance. Once this alliance is formed, Buffett, my friend, this 'Three Emperors Alliance' may even change the whole world."

When mentioning the "Three Emperors Alliance", Zhu Xianhai raised his wine glass with some pride, feeling the fragrance of the wine in the glass. The corners of his lips raised slightly, and his expression was full of pride.

"How is this possible? The British would never want to see the emergence of this alliance..."

Buffett frowned and said.

"After all, this would upset the balance of power in Europe!"

“That’s what we’re going to break!”

Zhu Xianhai said, shaking the wine glass gently.

"Britain has long played the role of an "offshore balancer" in Europe. What are their European policy provisions? It is to balance the first power in Europe or countries that pose a huge threat to Britain's overseas business by uniting with the second-largest powers in Europe. This target is both France and Russia. During the Napoleonic Wars, the United States united with Russia to attack France, and Crimea united with France to attack Russia. This "shit-stirring stick" used their diplomatic skills to tear Europe apart, and then calmly sought overseas interests. Now, what we need is to break all this."

Only by breaking Britain's balance policy towards Europe and turning the situation in Europe into a mess can the Ming Dynasty benefit from it. Britain is too strong now, and its strength is not something that the Ming Dynasty can challenge.

But two fists cannot fight four hands. What if France and Russia are dragged into a gang fight against Britain?

Until then, the British will just have to fend for themselves.

"this……"

Buffett frowned, thought for a while, and then spoke.

"Your Majesty, this doesn't seem easy! We have to persuade the Russians to join the alliance, and at the same time persuade the French to ally with the Russians. Your Majesty, this is almost an impossible task!"

How is it impossible?

In another world, wasn't Bismarck's most proud diplomatic achievement the establishment of the "Three Emperors' Alliance"? Through the alliance with Austria-Hungary and Russia, Germany successfully achieved the goal of isolating and weakening France.

If William II had not been so stupid and narrow-sighted that he pushed Russia out, the Second Empire could not have been destroyed in World War I.

Since Bismarck could do it, Emperor Zhu, who stood on the shoulders of historical giants, could certainly do it as well.

If this succeeds, there will be no more "Bismarck diplomacy" in the world.

By then, all that will be left is Emperor Zhu’s diplomacy!

"Benefit!"

Zhu Xianhai said with a smile:

"We have no eternal allies or eternal enemies, only eternal interests, and our mission is to pursue these interests - all we need to do is give them a temptation that they can never refuse!"

What is a temptation that can never be refused?

Countries can also be tempted with benefits.

"What? What kind of benefit is it that they can't refuse?"

Buffett looked at the emperor blankly. Obviously, he had no way to understand the meaning of this sentence.

"It's very simple. After Russia's defeat in Crimea, all they want is revenge. As long as there is a chance, they will definitely jump in without hesitation. They will never refuse to form an alliance with France. After all, this is their chance to win the war!"

After smiling, Emperor Zhu continued.

"The only problem was Napoleon III. The reason why he was unwilling to ease relations with the Russians was, to put it bluntly, because he felt that the victory in the Crimean War was his glory, and he felt that easing relations would definitely undermine his glory."

Na San is so... naive. In his opinion, nothing is more important than face, of course, this is sometimes the case.

"Now we can present to him an even greater honor, one he cannot refuse."

With his eyes narrowed into slits, Zhu Xianhai said seriously.

"He loves glory, so let us grant his wish. Just tie them to our chariot!"

Tie France and Russia firmly to the Ming Dynasty's chariot! This is the future global strategy of the Ming Dynasty.

To put it simply, it means getting the third and second oldest to your side, and then going to fight the eldest together.

Two fists are no match for four hands!

By then, the Ming Dynasty will have six pairs of fists. I just want to ask you, Great Britain, if you are afraid!

(End of this chapter)