Chapter 888 Did the British Empire Win? (Third update, please subscribe)
How much impact did the changing situation in Europe have on the Ming Dynasty?
Almost zero!
Because the Ming Dynasty never intended to play by British rules in the world system created by Britain.
In fact, from the very beginning, the Ming Dynasty appeared as a challenger to order.
After all, as early as the beginning of the wave of independence in South America, Britain had already begun their layout of the world according to their ideas.
The emergence of the Ming Dynasty changed everything. From Chile to Argentina, from Argentina to Paraguay, and from Paraguay to present-day Brazil, the Ming Dynasty has torn apart the South America that Britain had built over half a century.
As a destroyer of order, the Ming Dynasty...can be said to have reaped a great harvest!
In fact, the rules of operation of this world are that two types of countries can thrive - one is the order maker, which makes profits by establishing order, and the other is the order challenger, which makes profits by destroying order.
The former is difficult, the latter... is even more difficult!
How difficult is it?
Don’t look at others, just look at Er Dezi and San Dezi and you will know the results.
For Emperor Zhu, who stood on the shoulders of the giant of history, he knew very well what would happen to the so-called "challengers of order" if they failed.
So from the first day, Emperor Zhu knew that he had no way out!
Perhaps it can be said that the Ming Dynasty had no way out.
From the day the Ming Dynasty jumped onto the chessboard of the world, it had only two choices - either advance or retreat. If it advances, it either has a bright future or faces an abyss. If it retreats... it will definitely face an abyss!
But sometimes you have to retreat!
At this moment, facing the chessboard in front of him, Emperor Zhu held the black piece in his hand, staring at the board, and did not make a move for a long time.
"Give the British a leg up!"
At the moment of making the move, Emperor Zhu said in a calm tone.
"What?"
Hu Xueyan, who was playing chess with the emperor, said in some confusion.
"Giving the British a way out?"
"right,"
Emperor Zhu said this while playing chess.
"Although we know that the British are unlikely to take military risks, if they bombard the Russian army in Istanbul and use force to protect Turkey for the sake of face, then there is a high possibility that something we don't want to see will happen."
As early as a month ago, Emperor Zhu saw the future through a short-term simulation - Russia and Vienna are really a bunch of rats!
To say that they are short-sighted is a compliment to them. They are simply a group of people who only see small benefits and ignore big benefits. No wonder these two countries have not really risen in history.
The so-called "European Gendarmerie" relies only on the crushing of millions of "gray beasts", and even the so-called "second pole" has no strategic vision at all.
In the simulation, faced with the reality that the British fleet was approaching Constantinople, Russia actually accepted the conditions offered by the British - to stop at the Strait. Britain supported their demands for Constantinople and did not even oppose their occupation of Turkish territory in the Balkan Peninsula, but required Russia not to invade Turkey in Asia Minor.
Turkey exchanged all of its European and part of its Asian lands for national survival. What did Britain get?
The "Quadrilateral Alliance" is only superficially united but actually divided!
From the day Russia and Vienna accepted diplomatic mediation, the "Quadruple Alliance" was essentially disintegrated.
The British Empire wins!
How could the great Emperor Zhu tolerate Russia destroying such a good situation? Or, how could he tolerate Russia getting off the ship halfway and wanting to get off the ship after having a mouthful of fat? Are there such good things in this world?
"Is it a diplomatic mediation?"
Hu Xueyan, president of the Imperial Bank, immediately pointed out what His Majesty was worried about.
"Yes. Any diplomatic mediation may lead to changes in the plan. Will the Russians and Austria-Hungary stop while they are ahead? These are all problems. Therefore, we cannot take that risk."
Although the Imperial Alliance Fleet was established, it was just a show. The four empires were not prepared to fight a world war at all. Although the Imperial Alliance Fleet looked bright and beautiful, it was not ready!
Therefore, Russia and Austria-Hungary were prepared to "quit while they were ahead". Of course, Russia's bottom line was Constantinople and extending its hand into the Mediterranean. As long as their wish could be met, the rest of the problems would not be a problem.
The British Empire has always been a country that dares to make choices.
Anyway, it is the interests of other countries that are being sacrificed. The British Empire is constantly sacrificing the interests of other countries, or sacrificing immediate interests, in exchange for longer-term rewards. This time, the British Empire... their wishful thinking was wrong!
Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang has made up his mind to prevent Russia from getting off this pirate ship. Does Russia want to get off?
It's not impossible. If you want to do it, at least a revolution must happen first!
"So, now we must take some actions to prevent the Russians from getting off the ship, or in other words, let them see a more generous reward!"
“Is there any necessary connection between this and giving Britain a way out?”
Hu Xueyan was a little confused, he did not see the connection between the two.
"You'll know soon enough!"
Emperor Zhu smiled and casually placed a chess piece. It was true that he was a bad chess player, but he had never made a mistake in making decisions on international affairs. Because... he could simulate!
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Is there anything unusual in the financial market recently?"
"Your Majesty, it's not unusual, but at present, French bonds are being sought after by all parties, including all European countries. Even the American market is very enthusiastic about French bonds..."
Hu Xueyan said a little puzzled.
"I really don't understand why French bonds are so popular among all parties."
"Why?"
Emperor Zhu laughed.
“When you visited Europe, did you notice that more than 70% of the banks and insurance companies in Europe are controlled by a group of people?”
A group of people?
Hu Xueyan thought for a moment and said.
"Jew?"
It is no secret that the Jews control the financial industry in Europe. This is a well-known fact. Hu Xueyan certainly noticed this when he went to Europe to investigate the banking industry and study finance.
"But why would the Jews support France? This doesn't make sense..."
While speaking, Hu Xueyan was thinking through everything that had happened in the recent period of time, and then he seemed to suddenly figure something out.
"Jerusalem?"
Looking at His Majesty in surprise, Hu Xueyan said.
"Your Majesty, did Emperor Napoleon IV reach some kind of agreement with those Jews?"
(End of this chapter)
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