Nan Ming Sun Never Sets

Chapter 602 Paris Summit

The huge four-engine piston civil airliner C208 landed smoothly at Paris Airport. The largest aircraft in the world so far is like a miracle for the French.The maximum take-off weight exceeds 8000 tons, the maximum range exceeds 120 kilometers, and it can carry [-] passengers.This is the crystallization of the flower of industry on the earth, and only the most powerful industrialized country can manufacture it.In contrast, at the current stage in France, civil aviation has just started, and the passenger plane sold to them by Ming Dynasty can only carry [-] to [-] passengers, and make some short-distance flights in Europe.

And even if the planes sold to them by Daming can carry 30 passengers, France is not capable of manufacturing them now, which is undoubtedly a sad thing.

Liang Haisheng, Minister of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, got off the passenger plane. As soon as he got off the plane, he was greeted by the ministers of the Kingdom of France and various reporters.At a time when Europe was facing this critical moment, it was obviously of great significance that the Minister of Rites of the Ming Dynasty came to France in person.

Although due to diplomatic etiquette, Louis XIV did not come to greet Liang Haisheng in person, but he sent his chief minister, the Marquis de Loufoy.

The Marquis de Loufoy said enthusiastically to Liang Haisheng: "Honorable Minister of Rites, welcome to France again."

This is the third time for Liang Haisheng to come to France. The first time was a round-the-world voyage, and the second time was a later diplomatic visit. Liang Haisheng, who is already in his 50s, is now at the helm of the Ming Dynasty’s diplomatic field. He is full of qualifications and experiences, and is mature. Sophisticated, he is a figure admired by all diplomats.

Liang Haisheng smiled very formally and said: "Every time I visit, I have brought happiness to France and Daming, and I believe this time is no exception."

The Marquis of Loufoy didn't think it was Liang Haisheng's boasting. Instead, he smiled in agreement and said, "The gift that France needs most now is peace. I believe you can bring it."

Liang Haisheng took a short rest, and then immediately threw himself into work.An international conference to determine the fate of European countries is being held in Paris. Louis XIV, as the host, invited almost all European countries to propose to unite against the Western Qing Dynasty.

After expressing his welcome to Liang Haisheng, Louis XIV gave an impassioned speech.

"...Gentlemen, Europe has reached an unprecedented critical moment. The sinister enemy has flattened Germany and destroyed Austria. Even in Paris, we seem to be able to hear the miserable cries of the people there, and we can feel it. Until the flames of war have burned before our eyes, the nose can smell the smoke. The Western Qing Empire will not stop attacking. They will completely enslave the whole of Europe, let this beautiful land promised by God, and his The lambs are reduced to dust, and I, Louis XIV, the proud King of France, will never allow this to happen."

Liang Haisheng sat there without expressing his opinion, admiring Louis XIV's performance.The French king was short in stature, so he specially set up a very high platform behind the podium in order to look tall.However, his short arms still showed his short stature.

In the past 20 years, the Western Qing Dynasty pinned Austria to the ground and rubbed it repeatedly, which greatly damaged its national strength; Spain had long been pushed out of power by the Ming Dynasty and became a second-rate role; the newly rising Italy obviously lacked foundation, and Many times it makes people feel dissociated; as for the British islands outside the mainland, King James II was at the mercy of France, causing Britain to follow France.

The advanced knowledge and technology from Ming Dynasty armed France, and France's development is also very impressive, becoming the leading power in Europe.With a population of 3000 million and an army of 40, France is undoubtedly the number one hegemon in Europe.

It would be fine if there was no Daming.

France is a regional power with considerable power.But when meeting Daming, France's voice will automatically decrease.

Even though Europeans are no longer as awed by the Ming Dynasty as they were when they first came into contact with the Global Fleet 20 years ago. They also have modern industry, heavy machine guns and even aircraft. However, no one can ignore that this huge empire occupies an area several times that of Europe. It has a huge territory and has the largest population on the planet.

Although Louis XIV's speech was full of passion, Liang Haisheng was keenly aware that Louis XIV always looked in his direction inadvertently.This shows that Dharma King is very concerned about what Daming thinks.If Daming is willing to help with all his strength, then he believes that the war against the Western Qing's invasion of Europe will go smoothly; otherwise, the European countries will be in big trouble.

Although many people knew that the reason for the appearance of this deformed monster Xi Qing was entirely because Da Ming defeated him and drove him to the west, but still no one dared to criticize Da Ming on this matter.

Although Louis XIV's speech was long and lengthy, it can be summed up in a few words.

France hopes that European countries can carry out comprehensive mobilization, gather troops to form a European coalition army, declare war on the barbaric invaders Xiqing in the name of God, drive them back, and restore Germany, Poland and other European countries.

Louis XIV was obsessed with his plan. In his idea, European countries would unite under his command and build a European army of up to 100 million, fighting for God and honor just like in the Crusades era. war.

But Liang Haisheng knew that this was not an easy task.

European countries have their own problems. First of all, in terms of religion, the three giants of France, Spain, and Italy belong to the Catholic camp. Portugal, which is not so strong, is also a Catholic country.The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland and other countries are Protestant countries.There is also a small variable here, and that is the United Kingdom.Although the country has the Anglican Church as its main religion and belongs to Protestantism, the king is a Catholic.

There is actually some distrust between Catholic and Protestant countries. After all, these countries have fought many wars over religion in the past 200 years. It is not easy to bring them together now.

Moreover, Louis XIV spoke a little too much. He unscrupulously proposed that France should lead the European Holy Union, but other countries that also have concerns about France, such as the Netherlands and Spain, cannot completely Rest assured that your army will be commanded by France.What if France deliberately consumed their army during the war and invaded them after the war.

Therefore, before leaving, when Liang Haisheng had an audience with His Majesty the Emperor Guangfu, Bai Mingxiu expressed his pessimism about this so-called European Holy Alliance.

(End of this chapter)