Daming 1805

Chapter 11 The So-called Objectives of Negotiations

At the request of the emperor, Zhu Jingyuan continued to "talk eloquently":
"Sun Chen believes that our bottom line is the battle line. There is no land lost on the battlefield, and it is impossible to give up at the negotiating table, unless it is to exchange land of equal value with the opponent.

"As for the goal, it is to take back the border land that was once occupied, such as the central area of ​​the east coast of Mexico, on the basis of obtaining the areas where all the fronts are located.

"It is best to connect the occupied area of ​​the coastline on the east coast of Mexico, or connect the land next to the Persian Gulf and the West Sea Peninsula.

"We can claim that the peace talks are for permanent peace, so various international rules should be established.

"Including the rules for the ownership of territories and waters, the rules for the development and occupation of unclaimed lands, the rules for the rights of indigenous peoples, etc.

"We should strive for recognition by all major countries that military presence and actual control are the criteria for determining the fate of unclaimed land.

"Strive to continue to expand the living space slowly and steadily in Mexico (Africa), Yinzhou (America), Dashi (West Asia), Anxi (Central Asia) and other places on the premise of the actual control of the garrison.

"There is no need to discuss matters related to money and interests. This is a peace negotiation between the two sides, and it is impossible for both sides to pay compensation to the other side."

"That's all I can think of right now."

After Zhu Jingyuan finished speaking, the others did not comment, but most of them nodded silently, thinking that what Zhu Jingyuan said was okay.

For example, the idea of ​​setting international rules, as a 15-year-old child, it is already very powerful to think of these.

But the old emperor, whose spirits have improved a lot, chuckled lightly and said:

"Jingyuan, you are too conservative, and I think these expected goals of yours should be the bottom line of our negotiation in Daming.

"After all, the royal family has paid huge practical benefits, which will make our Daming more powerful.

"And the power of the empire is your backing at the negotiating table, so be bold!"

Immediately, there was a sound of surprise at the scene, apparently thinking that the old emperor was a bit outrageous, but after the surprise, he felt that what the old emperor said seemed reasonable.

All the reforms determined today, if they can really be implemented, the empire will soon turn around, and the enemy who can't hold it may be the enemy.

Zhu Jingyuan opened his mouth, you always take my expected goal as the bottom line, so what is your old man's expected goal?
Zhu Jingyuan was very speechless at the old emperor's arrogance, but he still kept his complaints in his heart, and seriously asked what the old emperor's expected goals were.

So the old emperor continued to explain with a smile:

"The expected goal is that the Zhongxianbei (Central Siberia) will be owned by the Ming Dynasty, and the generation from the Xixianbei to the Caspian Sea will be designated as a demilitarized zone, and the Lucians cannot station troops here.

"The great plains on both sides of the Mi River (Mississippi River) in the central part of Yinzhou (America) and the jungle areas on both sides of the Ya River (Amazon River) are all classified as neutral areas to be developed.

"In the future, both parties can develop, construct and resettle on their own, and the land belongs to the country that actually owns and constructs it."

Zhu Jingyuan subconsciously wanted to say that this is impossible, not to mention losing ground in many places here, Daming's team has never reached it.

But being stared at by the chaotic eyes of the old emperor, Zhu Jingyuan instinctively changed his statement:

"It depends on how much support you can give. If the court, the navy, the army, and the consortium all cooperate with me, I may not be able to talk about it in another five or six years.

"It's just that at that time, we don't necessarily need a truce agreement, maybe it's time for the other side to ask for peace..."

The old emperor immediately waved his hand and said:

"Any support can be given, but the negotiation time is at most until the end of the year, and I will abdicate before the end of the year.

"Before I abdicate, you must sign the agreement to me, and you should start from the bottom line and talk about how much you can talk about.

"Whether or not to fight in the future, how to fight, that's up to your younger generation, I don't care.

"Specifically in terms of country, Lucia is Daming's real enemy. She belongs to the type that is strong outside and in the middle, and may collapse at any time, so don't let it go.

"Britain is a competitor in the Daming Sea, and they can actually harm Daming's interests, and Daming can also make each other uncomfortable.

"However, it is difficult for both of us to directly damage the other's homeland, so we can secretly do some benefit exchange with him.

"For example, Daming gave up its claim to the southern half of the Tianzhu Peninsula, acknowledged their occupation of that part of the land, and demanded that the other side stop interfering with Daming's unification of the Dashi Peninsula.

"The French navy is not as good as ours, and the contradiction between us is concentrated in the North Yinzhou, which induces it to shift its attention to the mainland of Taixi, and draws him to the threat of Prussia.

"The Prussian army is good, but the navy is basically absent, and we have no real conflict of interest except for the colonization competition in a small part of Africa.

"Also, we can actually work together because we have Lucia between us and we can mention it to them privately, and it's a similar situation in Austria.

"As for other countries, they only need to be appeased with small profits, such as throwing some land in Mexico (Africa) to them, but there is no need for large-scale compromise.

"Countries like Grapeland, Spain, and the Netherlands have been fighting with our Ming Dynasty intermittently for 100 years, and they have not affected the development of our Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Jingyuan complained in his heart, you have already finished speaking, what else can I say, I can only say sincerely:
"Sun Chen understands."

Regarding the bottom line and goals of this negotiation, the old emperor directly gave the highest instructions.

Since it was far beyond everyone's expectations, the other princes and ministers had nothing to say.

Everyone instinctively thinks that this time, we can only talk about the lowest standard, and we don't need to think about the highest goal at all.

Regarding the details and direction of the negotiation, Emperor Zhu Zhongliang himself mentioned a few words, and then asked other ministers to add some, and it was basically finalized.

In the end, considering that Zhu Jingyuan was young and inexperienced, one person from the military aircraft, the cabinet, the foreign court, the imperial clan, and the consortium was chosen to accompany him as a deputy.

The deputy envoy is Zhu Jingyuan's staff, and is also responsible for connecting with the original department, conveying the news and needs of both parties, and promoting the cooperation of all parties in the negotiation.

And when Zhu Jingyuan needs and permits, cooperate or directly participate in the actual negotiation.

As for ordinary staff such as communications, documents, translation, etc., Zhu Jianyan was directly transferred from Honglu Temple, and everything was ready-made.

Zhu Jianyan accompanied him as a representative of the clan, assisting and guiding Zhu Jingyuan to deal with various situations.

Everyone knew that Zhu Jianyan was the de facto person in charge of the peace talks, but he had to hide it under his son's name.

After the peace talks came to an end, everyone began to discuss the support for the peace talks, that is, the reforms that Zhu Jingyuan proposed.

In fact, everyone understands that the war has basically ended, and the reforms determined today are the real major events.

Although the reforms are nominally intended to support the peace talks, they are actually more important than the peace talks themselves.

　Thank you for the reward of 5000 starting coins, thanks to Bai Yuexia for the reward of 100 starting coins, and thanks to the comforting adults for the reward of 100 starting coins.

　　
　
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