Iron Dynasty

Is it possible that we buy steel warships?

The emperor has agreed to open some patents, but the steel battleship represents the highest technical level of the current empire, which is probably not possible.

After explaining the terms of the agreement one by one, Hu Chuan was caught off guard by the question that Victoria Mia suddenly raised.

It's a pity, to know that if we can get a steel warship, we will pay any price in the UK. Victoria deliberately showed a sad look, but this did not change Hu Chuan's expression.

With a sigh, she continued: We've conceded defeat on the oceans, but at least we want to have an edge on the oceans of Europe.

Hu Chuan recalled that this Victoria Mia indirectly asked him whether the empire might sell steel warships to other countries to restrain Britain.

He knew that even if Britain failed in India, the British fleet was not yet broken, because most of the British warships were concentrated near Europe, South America, and Africa.

With a sneer, Hu Chuan's expression did not change. He said, We are just clerks of the empire in the UK, and we don't care about European affairs, and important decisions are often made only by the emperor.

Victoria was really disappointed this time. If so, she would not dare to be sloppy about the implementation of the agreement.

If the Eastern Empire sells steel warships to other European countries, Britain's position will be unstable.

But she couldn't express her thoughts, with an official smile, Victoria Mia said: It's time to start the banquet, two messengers please?

As soon as her voice fell, melodious music suddenly sounded on the lawn, and the councilors and nobles on the lawn began to dance with their female companions.

Victoria Mia personally appointed two beautiful dance partners for Hu Chuan and Kang Ming, which made them quite embarrassed.

The sugar-coated cannonballs are still coming, hold on.

Hu Chuan said to Kang Ming with a wry smile that the emperor had instructed the two of them when they came.

Representing the interests of the Empire in a foreign country, they can easily be attacked by sugar-coated cannonballs, and it is time to test their will.

The emperor is really predictable. Kang Ming was also a little helpless.

However, they couldn't deny the Queen's face on the spot, so they could only reluctantly join the dancing army.

After the two did not enter the dance floor, Murphy came to Victoria. The failure of Britain in Asia in recent years not only did not weaken her power, but more MPs chose to support her to rule the United Kingdom.

The rise of the Eastern Empire made them see the advantages of imperial power. Only a stable and powerful Britain could wrestle with the Eastern Empire, instead of voting in the House of Representatives.

We don't have any bargaining chips to talk to the Eastern Empire. This is too passive for us. In this way, we cannot obtain the core technology of the Eastern Empire through transactions. Victoria said.

It is true, but we will have a bargaining chip soon. The friction between the Ottoman Empire and Persia is getting bigger and bigger. We can use the role of a mediator to discuss this matter with the Eastern Empire.

After a pause, Murphy continued: There is also Tsarist Russia. Now Tsarist Russia is fighting for Siberia with the Eastern Empire. The war is still going on. The most important thing is that we just got the news that there are imperial troops in Alaska. It seems that they are not interested in North America. I am also very interested in this land.”

Victoria nodded slightly, a country had just been born on this land, and the country's relationship with the United Kingdom is basically at a freezing point now.

If the news is true, this is good news. Maybe we can cooperate with the Eastern Empire, so that we can not only exchange some benefits by providing supplies, but also teach America a lesson. Victoria Mia showed a dangerous look.

It was a pity to lose India, but the loss of the traditional colony in North America was the real pain in Britain's heart.

Because the recognition of the United States is a shameless betrayal in the eyes of the British, because living in this land are all descendants of the British, and they are also Anglo-Saxons.

So after the United States won the War of Independence, they still held back the United States everywhere.

I mean the same thing. The Eastern Empire is too far away from North America, and supply is a problem. Working with us can save a lot of effort, Murphy said.

Well, this is indeed a bargaining chip. Victoria's eyes flickered, whether it was secret mischief or cooperation on the surface.

Now her only hope is to use these to get the necessary technology.

The banquet ended after two hours. Hu Chuan and Kang Ming were sent back to the hotel. When they returned to their rooms, they were both surprised.

Because at this time there is an extra box in their room.

Kang Ming carefully opened the unfamiliar box, and the golden light pierced his eyes. The box turned out to be golden bricks, but there was a dagger on top of the golden bricks.

There is also a note on the gold brick, which reads in English: Do you like it? We have more, of course we have daggers besides gold bars.

Picking up the note and looking at it, Kang Ming crumpled it into a ball and threw it into the trash can, when Hu Chuan walked in from the next door and said, These British people really spared no effort to bribe us.

And it's still bribery and intimidation. Cumming took out a dagger and stuck it on the table. It seems that it is necessary for our warships to come to the UK for a turn, so that they can understand where to put themselves.

Hu Chuan was also quite angry. Obviously, the British did not understand the meaning of the ambassador. If they have three strengths and two weaknesses in the UK, this is equivalent to declaring war with the empire.

Now I'll let someone send back the news. Hu Chuan said coldly.

...

Qingzhou.

Xiao Ming was discussing colonial policy issues with Pang Yukun. After the negotiation ended, he returned to government affairs.

In these government affairs, how to make the colonies the small coffers of the empire is the top priority.

Since the war in the South China Sea, the Minerals Division has explored more than 300 mines in the Southeast Asia region. However, the transportation in the colonies is backward, and the mining efficiency is very low. It may be difficult to provide cheap ores. Pang Yukun analyzed to Xiao Ming.

Although many merchants from the empire are now pouring into the colony, they are used to the high-efficiency living environment of the empire, and it is difficult for them to adapt to the slow pace of the colony.

And so there were calls to build railroads in the colonies.

In this case, let's include Australia in the plan first, and wait for other regions. After all, Australia has the most abundant minerals. Xiao Ming said.

Pang Yukun nodded and continued: Also, according to the news from the exploration team, Persia seems to be at war with the Ottomans now, and our oil fields may be in danger.

In the event of an emergency, make up the change until tomorrow.