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Chapter 1046 The Brit's wishful thinking (first update, please subscribe)
reason!

What kind of reason?

For the British and Indian authorities, what have they been most worried about?

Why did the British and Indian authorities send troops to Afghanistan in 1879?
Faced with George Robinson's seemingly embarrassing statement, Zhu Zhenwen was very clear about what the other party wanted - the Roman Empire!
That is the old Russia!

Although Russia transformed itself into the Roman Empire after occupying the military Constantinople, it did not change the Russian nature of expansion.

Expansion is almost the polar bear's instinct!
The British never wanted to see them threatening India, which is why they went to Afghanistan.They had to stop the polar bear from heading south.

After all, the queen of the British Empire is the emperor of India!India is the brightest jewel in the crown of the British Empire!

"Your Excellency, you may be allies with Russia, but after they occupied Constantinople, they not only extended their fingers to the Mediterranean Sea, but also extended their hands to Persia, and even to the Western Regions of China."

Staring at the young man in front of him, George Robinson said unabashedly.

"Maybe, in the end, they will reach out to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, but, sir, in the process, they will definitely get their hands on the Western Regions!"

After taking a puff of the cigar, George Robinson said directly.

This is to drive away wolves and tigers!
Of course, the most important thing is that Ming's intervention in Central Asia will inevitably plant a gap of distrust between the two countries, and this gap will inevitably become the flashpoint of potential conflicts between Ming and Russia in the future.

Taking a deep breath, George Robinson looked at the Colonial Governor of Ming Dynasty and the eldest son of His Majesty the Emperor, and said.

Zhu Zhenwen flatly refused.

It is because of the high expenditure that the British Empire does not want to bear that expenditure.That's why they have to fool the Ming Empire into the top.

"But, what does this have to do with Ming Dynasty? Central Asia...we have no interest in it! Even the Persian Gulf..."

The United Kingdom is completely reaping the benefits of the fisherman!

Six years ago, Shi Dakai, the winged king of the Kingdom of Heaven, who occupied Gansu and Qinghai, ordered his generals to lead [-] troops west of Yumen Pass, and soon took over Gumudi, Dihua, Manas and other places. The three cities of Daban, Tuokesun, and Turpan were connected in Nei, and Hotan was recovered a year later, winning the final victory in the battle to recover Xinjiang.

Before George Robinson could finish speaking, Zhu Zhenwen said.

Of course, Britain did not object. If Shi Dakai occupied the three major Khanates in Central Asia, it would be equivalent to a buffer zone between Russia and British India, and this buffer zone was still supported by Ming Dynasty.

"It's all in the past, maybe the UK once supported Yaqub to a certain extent, but we all know that Yaqub has been defeated by your people, your people!"

His rejection had long been expected by George Robinson.

No one has ever doubted Daming's point of view, but Daming accepted this desert in every way "wronged".Of course... this is just appearance, and even Zhu Zhenwen's statement now is nothing more than a quiet expression on the negotiating table.

It is not news that the Russians have extended their hands to the Western Regions—Ili was captured by the Russians in May 1871.

This is the rejection?
George Robinson cried out inwardly.Could he not know that occupation requires cost?If it weren't for the cost, it would be necessary for the British and Indian authorities to withdraw their troops from Afghanistan!

Digging pits and laying mines is what the politicians of the British Empire are best at.

"Britain does not object to their occupation of the three major Khanates in Central Asia and the areas controlled by the Turkmens."

It is precisely because of this that Shi Dakai is regarded as a "man of the Ming Dynasty".

Zhu Zhenwen shrugged helplessly.

"It is indeed possible, but we all know that whether it is the Xuzhou regime in China or the Nanjing regime, they are bound to implement a unified regime in the future, and Shi Dakai, who lives in Gansu, is simply impossible to resist them. After all, his military strength and equipment And the economy is nowhere near comparable to either."

What is wolf-hunting?

The weak let the fish and meat go, while the strong eat their stomachs to support them.

"Your Excellency, as we all know, the Russians' involvement in the Western Regions is directly related to your support for Yaguba, and to a large extent it is to prevent the continuous strengthening of British power in Central Asia."

"The southern part of Central Asia under the control of Shi Dakai is a buffer between the British and Indian colonies and Russia. Britain allows it, but what about Russia? This will inevitably cause conflicts between us and Russia."

"Now that you mentioned Central Asia, I'm sorry, sir, we have no interest at all. Occupation... costs money!"

In fact, he was already a little excited now, because just as his father had predicted before he came to the Persian Gulf—the British would negotiate with Daming on the Central Asian issue.

Later, facing the occupation of Ili by Russia, Shi Dakai did not continue to attack, but chose to negotiate the return of Ili.At that time, Russia was fully preparing for war against Turkey, and the negotiations were held in St. Petersburg, and the mediator was none other than Daming.It was also with the support of Daming that Russia agreed to withdraw from Ili.The Western Regions thus returned to China.

"Oh, Your Excellency Governor, I am not referring to your own troops, but the heavenly regime in the northwest!"

This...is simply an unreasonable rhetoric of the imperialist powers. Is it to prevent the expansion of one country's power in a certain area from invading another country?
Yes, this is the rules of the international game.

"Of course England has no objection,"

Whenever the Russians want to take action in this area, it will inevitably intensify their conflict with the Ming Empire.

"If it wasn't for the common interests of the alliance, who would want this desert? There are only worthless sand here..."

"In this case, their best choice is to withdraw from Gansu, withdraw from the Western Regions, occupy the land of the three major Khanates, and survive in Central Asia. For them, this is the best choice, but what about Ming? Your Excellency, are you sure that the covenant between you and Russia will last forever?" George Robinson specifically emphasized after asking this question.

George Robinson puts a lot of emphasis on "your people".The reason why he said that was because the whole world knew that the Heavenly Kingdom regime currently occupying the Western Regions was supported by Ming Dynasty.

Looking at the Indian vice king in front of him, Zhu Zhenwen asked back.

"Now, in Central Asia, there are only the Russians, the Kokand Khanate, the Khiva Khanate, and the Brahan Khanate, as well as the Turkmen in northern Persia. Now the Russians are eyeing that area. Once they occupy it... ..."

"If they occupy there, they will further threaten Persia. They will even send troops across Persia, and then the boots of the Roman Empire will extend to the warm Indian Ocean, Your Excellency..."

This is the rule of thumb for everything in the world.

"There are only eternal interests between countries, which is why we are sitting together now, Your Excellency."

After the words fell, George Robinson smoked a cigar. Looking at the young man who was frowning and thinking, he knew that the other party was beginning to hesitate, so he said lightly again.

"Huaxia, after the ambitious Russia has realized their expansion in the west, will they stop in the east?"

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