Xinshun 1730

Chapter 663
In this day and age, communication is extremely difficult.

Some things can only be agreed in advance, relying on the poor mutual trust between countries, or the policy preference, to achieve this kind of cooperation that spans more than half of the world.

This is exactly what Liu Yu has been planning.It is a good thing for Dashun that Louis XV really wants to abolish the prime minister.I have already made a lot of emotional investment in a woman who can blow pillows.If the prime minister is abolished, isn't that what the pillow wind said?

Now Earl Morpa also took the initiative to mention the cooperation strategy, and he did not do anything like playing hard to get.

"Participating in the war is not a problem. The key is the handling of the Netherlands after the war. I hope that our two countries will reach an agreement on this point."

This can be regarded as an acknowledgment of Earl Morpa's problem. Obviously, Dashun will definitely go to Nanyang, and will definitely cooperate with France in a tacit cooperation, thus completely crushing the Netherlands.

Earl Morpas was secretly delighted. He did not inform Bishop Fleury of the secret agreement between Dashun and France, but used it to please the king, thus enhancing the king's trust in him.

Regarding how to deal with the Netherlands, this seems to be a problem, but in fact, Earl Morpa thinks that reaching an agreement with Dashun on this matter couldn't be easier.

Because it is impossible for Dashun to reach out to Europe, and even though Southeast Asia is tempting with spices, France cannot reach out.At that time, the affairs of Europe will be decided by France, and the affairs of Asia will be decided by Dashun.

Liu Yu did not hesitate at all to cooperate against the Netherlands, and this is what makes Earl Morpa most happy.

"Master Marquis, I think it is easy for our two countries to reach an agreement on the issue of dealing with the Netherlands."

"I hope so."

The private conversation between the two ended here, Earl Morpa got the answer he wanted most, and Liu Yu also vaccinated the French side in advance-it is no problem to start a war.After the war, Dashun also had the right to speak.

The key to going to Nanyang is not Nanyang, but how to sell the goods to Europe.

Liu Yu really didn't want Dashun to establish a one-stop trade in Malacca, and the emperor monopolize the spice trade, so the significance of going to Nanyang really wasn't too great, at least it was far from the result he expected.

As soon as the meeting with Count Morpa was over, Liu Yu met Duplex with an unhappy face.He was dissatisfied with the fact that Versailles had recalled him from India this time.

This person is capable and ambitious, and he can see at a glance that the value of India lies in conquest, collecting poll tax and land tax.Relying on Indian soldiers and a small number of French troops can obtain extremely high returns.

"Conquer or withdraw, there is no middle way."

This is his view on the French and Indian issues, because he knows the level of business done by the French. The East India Company has gone bankrupt and reorganized.

Therefore, he hoped that Liu Yu could mention more things about India when meeting Louis XV.If Dashun can give some support, especially naval and ordnance support, France is fully capable of defeating Britain in India.

Dashun has been building a navy for so many years, and starting from scratch, there should be seven or eight battleships.If there are seven or eight battleships, combined with the French navy, it is absolutely possible to suppress Britain in India.

It's just that Duplex is not stupid. He knows that although Dashun is an ally with France, it was for anti-Russia in the early stage, which has common interests.If Dashun had no interest, how could he travel thousands of miles to aid France and go to India to fight?

However, Duplex could not think of a condition that would make Dashun tempted.

The condition he can think of is that China and France cooperate and go to India first.At that time, part of the British colonies will be transferred to Dashun.

But considering that Liu Yu is also a veteran in the diplomatic circles, this idea will definitely not move Liu Yu's heart: if the Netherlands is not attacked, and Dashun does not win Nanyang, then there will always be Nanyang between India and Dashun.

At that time, it will really be "making wedding clothes for others".

Unless, Dashun declared war on Holland and England at the same time.Not only going to Southeast Asia, but also attacking India, this is very beneficial to Duplex's India plan.

He met Liu Yu in private precisely to persuade Liu Yu to let Dashun declare war on Holland and Britain at the same time.

"Master Marquis, you should know the wealth of India. We can have long-term cooperation with each other in India."

"Huge India, with a population of hundreds of millions, and a vast land, can accommodate France and China. Now is a perfect time. If we can cooperate and fight side by side, it will be enough to completely drive out the forces of Portugal, Britain, and the Netherlands. Southeast and South Asia."

"There is a long-standing friendship between China and France, and there should be mutual trust. In the face of a wealthy India, we also have common interests."

"Even if there may be some conflicts in the future, as long as both sides can maintain mutual trust, this is a completely resolvable problem."

Liu Yu was teaching the French ginseng mink trade, and was thinking about cooperating with a big Dutch businessman after the war in order to dominate India.

Now is not the time to start a war with Britain.The British vitality is still intact, and the war at this time is purely to help the French.

How many years has France been operating in India?Dashun didn't even get India's trade permit, and before he got Ceylon, Liu Yu wouldn't be so stupid to think about attacking India.

In the future, it is going to cheat France and let France transfer India's interests in exchange for Dashun and anti-Britain.When necessary, this can be a deal; but now, it is meaningless help.

Between countries, meaningless help is meaningless.

But Liu Yu couldn't say it was just to cheat you in the future, so he used a reason that didn't sound like diplomatic rhetoric, but seemed very reasonable, and declined Duplex's suggestion.

"Mr. Duplex, I cherish the cooperation and friendship between China and France. However, the premise of cooperation is that it is beneficial to both parties."

"Dashun is about doing business. Your country's trade volume with China... Please forgive me, it is too small."

"Northern Europe has Sweden, and Central Europe has Denmark. Western Europe and North America lie in the UK and the Netherlands. In a short period of time, it is impossible for other countries to replace the trade volume between the UK and the Netherlands."

"If our country goes to war, we can only choose between England and the Netherlands."

"Just like a person, you can't cut off both legs at the same time. Always keep one."

"If both legs are cut off, it will be a disaster for our country's export industry, and it will cause huge shocks in a short period of time. I hope you can understand."

"Of course, I will fulfill my original promise and provide some warships and sailors when you need them. However, we will not go to war openly, nor will we give excessive support. At least, until the Southeast Asian issue is resolved, we will not in this way."

"In fact, I am quite enthusiastic about your plan to divide India equally. But the premise is that we first solve the Nanyang issue."

"There will definitely be opportunities for cooperation between us in the future. But now, in my personal capacity, I will give you some suggestions. On the Indian side, it is better to maintain peace with Britain as much as possible."

"Britain has not yet declared war on France at this time. It is only fighting in Europe and France in the name of maintaining the state edict. If you take the initiative to provoke a war in India, I am not optimistic about your offensive in India."

"The Lowland Netherlands, North America, the Caribbean, and India. France is unable to gain an advantage in all four directions, and there is always a trade-off."

"With the trade in ginseng and mink, I think India's weight will drop even more."

This reason, as well as the last suggestion, made Duplex no longer have illusions about Liu Yu.He knew that it would be difficult to convince Liu Yu by presenting the facts and reasoning.Because every sentence Liu Yu said is crucial.

Duplex has always been in India and knows the situation in India well, so he thinks that it is absolutely no problem to conquer India and obtain excess profits by collecting land tax and poll tax.

But people in the French court, who did not really understand India, could not help but feel that Duplex's idea was pure nonsense.How can it be so easy?
How many troops, how many warships, and how much energy should be invested?If you have the energy, go to the Caribbean, go to North America, go to the lowland region of the Netherlands, okay?
How can France now have the ability to go to war in four strategic directions at the same time?

The bottom line given by Liu Yu is that Dashun will not make any effort in the direction of India before going to Nanyang.Maybe some support could be given, but not much, I'm afraid.

However, this made Duplex quite difficult.

The matter of India is not that he can say that there will be peace if there is no fight.

Even if he doesn't want to fight, what are the British doing?

He doesn't hit the British, don't the British hit him?

There is another key thing here, that is, the French cargo ship from North America to China is going to berth in India for supplies.

It was fine at first, but now, a cargo ship full of American ginseng and mink is worth hundreds of thousands of silver coins.

The British are pirates by nature, will they not be robbed?

After the robbery, if you don't go to war, isn't that weak?Besides, this is also a huge loss for the company.

"Master Marquis, since you value the issue of trade, then, if a war breaks out in Europe and the enemy country robs the cargo ship going to your country for trade, what is your country's attitude?"

This is actually a set of hope for the next "treaty binding".

On the one hand, it is hoped that with the help of Dashun, it will scare the UK and prevent the ship from being hijacked.

On the other hand, Duplex has been with the British East India Company for half his life. How can he not know the nature of the British East India Company?
If Dashun can issue a decree and threaten the embargo if it dares to rob the ships going to Dashun for trade, it may drag Dashun into the war.

Regarding this, Liu Yu also knew it in his heart, and said in his heart that you really think highly of us.Although some battleships have been built in the past few years, they have the ability to speak in Nanyang. Even if the whole army is going south now, it will be difficult to speak after passing Malacca.

Moreover, such a thing as robbing a merchant ship is already considered a major event at the level of "Zhou Gongzhi etiquette".After the war, is it possible to rob the enemy's merchant ships?Recognized in Europe, it is absolutely possible.How powerful is Dashun to make it illegal to rob merchant ships?

Without that ability, it is unwise to ask for the importance of the top.If someone really violated the etiquette, but was unable to punish him, it would make people laugh out loud.

Just as he was about to refuse, he didn't expect Duplex to have a backup.

"Or, can Lord Marquis authorize our company to use your country's ships? Of course, in order to ensure that the flag will not be used indiscriminately, your country can send someone to supervise, and we guarantee that it will only be used for commercial purposes."

Liu Yu thought, nonsense, don't pretend that I don't understand your European ways.The Dutch are flying the Prussian flag, and the British are still robbing. The British are so virtuous, unless the Chinese government is ready for a full-scale war, otherwise this matter will be a problem.

I'm really going to be robbed, do I care or not?
If you pretend to be dead and don't care about it, come forward to make this matter yourself, and be slightly hyped up by others, that is an insult to the state system, and it is not easy for you to step down.

Although, the British would probably still hijack the ship, but probably get the men and the flag back safely.If you care, you are not ready at this time.

But it would be bad to refuse. Dashun has always hoped to increase its influence and even participate in the formulation of international laws.If it is really difficult to speak well in Asia, it will really hurt the face of a big country.

With a slight headache, Liu Yu suddenly thought about it.I thought that your title level is not enough, I know your ability, you are a ruthless person, but now you are the person in charge of India.When talking about things in the Palace of Versailles, you have no chance to participate.

So he nodded sincerely, even beaming.

"Mr. Duplex, you have provided an idea. Please write a report on this matter, and I will discuss this matter with His Royal Highness the King of your country at the Palace of Versailles. Or, both of us can propose a proposal not to hijack trade with China." Merchant Shipping, and within range of our naval guns, guarantees its enforcement."

But I thought in my heart that the treaty must be signed, but forget it this time, and I definitely won't have a chance to use it in the next few years.For the time being, I don't want to care about the matter between you and the United Kingdom. The two countries now have the foundation of cooperation in the Netherlands, and there is no need for extra complications to reach a smooth cooperation.

Besides, in the current state of Duplex, once he returns to India, even if the British do not fight, he will find a chance to go alone.The victor is not condemned, but can gain fame and wealth as long as he wins.Now that he has too close a connection with him, maybe he will cheat Da Shun in some way.

(End of this chapter)