"airship!"
Putting down the newspaper, Edward Thornton moved around in his chair. He took out a cigar from the cigar box on the table and skillfully cut off one end with his thick fingers. Then he opened the lighter with a "bang" sound and lit it.
cigar.
Then he looked at the lighter in his hand and said.
"They always surprise us,"
The lighter invented by Nanhua was also sought after by the world at the World Expo. Although it was just a gadget, it can be seen from here that Nanhua is a place that is completely different from other countries in South America.
"...It should be said that it was frightened, sir?"
Captain Frank's voice sounded a little hesitant.
"Airships, nails, if we didn't know that they caused nearly 20,000 casualties to the Argentines, it would be difficult for us to imagine that small nails..."
Captain Frank once saw that "nail". It was hard for him to imagine that an inconspicuous 4-inch-long iron nail with a flattened tail could be so powerful, even more powerful than a cannon!
"So many people can be killed. I dare say that if the war continues like this, Argentina is likely to be the loser of this war."
"If Argentina fails, it will most likely affect our layout here."
It was Ned who spoke, he looked at the ambassador and said.
"This is obviously not in our interests and we must stop them."
"Stop talking nonsense, Ned, we all know that even we, let alone the Argentines, are powerless against airships. It is no longer possible for the Argentines to win this war. Are we going to end up in the end?"
As a naval officer, Captain Frank, although he has the pride of the Royal Navy, is not arrogance. Although the "nail" is of no use to warships, it is obviously impossible for warships to help the Argentines win this war, and the warships of the Royal Navy have not yet been
Arrive here.
"What are we going to do? This is not in line with our tradition!"
Edward Thornton said.
"Now we must not only prevent the war from expanding, but also obtain the secret of the airship."
Even as a diplomat, Edward was aware of the changes that airships had made in warfare.
"The secret of the airship?"
Frank retorted bluntly.
"Is it possible that they will tell us its secret? We are on the side of the Argentines in this war."
"It's not important. What's important is that we have to find a way to get their secrets, airships. Of course we can also make airships, but we have never made such a big airship. And what's more important is how their airships fly in the air.
, to adjust the direction, this is what we need. If we don't think of a way, the French will also find a way to get this secret. If the French succeed, then we will definitely be at a disadvantage."
The ambassador's words made Captain Frank nod his head.
"I understand, that is to say, we must find a way to obtain these secrets. Only in this way can we ensure the balance between us and the French."
"Yes, compared with the judges, we have no advantage at all. So we must try our best."
"I think they are definitely willing to sell. After all, Nan Hua is just a group of businessmen."
Ned said from the side.
"Since they are businessmen, how could they miss the business that comes to them?"
"But airships are their biggest advantage after all. How could they sell their treasure to us?"
Captain Frank's words made Edward raise his eyebrows. Then he said.
"Maybe the French will help us!"
"French people? How could those French people help us get it? They will definitely do everything possible to stop us! You must know that for the French, Britain is the real enemy!"
Captain Frank immediately retorted.
"I think the person most likely to prevent us from getting the airship is definitely the French."
"That's not necessarily the case."
Ned looked at the ambassador and said.
"I think what the ambassador said makes sense. Maybe the French will not take the initiative to help us, but I think the French definitely want to get the airship. This is our opportunity. The French's desire may help us.
Get him."
…
When the British were jealous of Nanhua's airships and began to figure out how to get the airships, Lesseps Bonaparte, who was the French ambassador to South China in Nanhua, had already stood in front of Zhu Xianhai and first expressed his congratulations on Nanhua's victory.
, and after complimenting him, he took the initiative to put forward his ideas.
"Airship, my dear brother-in-law, you unexpectedly used this secret weapon. I dare say that the pattern of war has been changed. Soon, the whole of Europe will be talking about this powerful guy. Dart, I heard that you used airships to airdrop
Did the darts kill tens of thousands of Argentines? This is simply the greatest victory since the Napoleonic era!"
Regarding Lesseps Bonaparte's compliment, Zhu Xianhai just said with a casual smile.
"It's just a weapon. It's people who ultimately determine the outcome of the war."
Of course I am speaking politely. If the Maxim machine gun could be produced now, I don’t know whether we can win the war, but one thing is for sure, it will definitely change the course of the war.
"My brother, what you said is indeed true, but as we all know, the airship is an extremely powerful weapon, I mean your airship, and you should know that because of the issue of the succession to the Spanish throne, the relationship between France and Prussia is extremely tense.
, I think if France has airships, it can be used as some kind of deterrent!"
Lesseps Bonaparte did not take exception and directly put forward his ideas, or requirements.
"So, France wants to buy airships?"
Zhu Xianhai asked with a smile.
Many people know about the Franco-Prussian War, but they don’t know that the trigger of the Franco-Prussian War was the succession of the Spanish throne. In 1868, Spanish Queen Insabella II was overthrown due to her dissolute private life and political chaos, leaving the throne vacant. Spanish Cabinet
The meeting decided to find a suitable successor. Among them, Prince Leopold of the Hohenzollern family, who was distantly related to King William I of Prussia, seemed to be a promising candidate. Unfortunately, the news leaked at the end of June 1870, which angered the French Foreign Minister.
The Duke of Grammont, after the client himself refused, threatened William I and asked for a guarantee that he would never get involved in the Spanish throne. William politely refused the other party's request. However, Bismarck, who deliberately provoked a war, deliberately added oil and vinegar to the telegram, which is the so-called
The "Emes Secret Telegram" angered the French government and eventually led to war between the two countries.
Now, both in France and Prussia, they are both convinced that war will definitely break out. Even just a few months ago, France purchased a batch of Spencer and Gatling machine guns from South China to strengthen its military force. After all, South China
Spencer and Gatling brands are definitely better brands than American products!
"Buy……"
Lesseps Bonaparte shook his head and said with a smile.
"My brother, I feel that if you can present an airship to His Majesty as a personal gift, it will undoubtedly help promote the relationship between South China and France. Most importantly, as the war progresses, I am very sure that in
In the next six months to one year, it is only a matter of time before South China will occupy Argentina. Since the Napoleonic era, although the country's borders have changed, no country has ever been annexed. Just like your annexation of Chile, it has still not been recognized.
, if France stands on your side and recognizes South China's occupation of Chile and Argentina in the future, or recognizes the birth of a new country, then to you, this is obviously more important than a few airships, what do you think? Mine
brother."
Uh... Good guy, it turns out he just wants to have sex for free!
This chapter has been completed!