How much impact did the changes in Europe have on the Ming Dynasty?
Almost zero!
Because Ming Dynasty never intended to play according to British rules of the game in the world system created by Britain.
In fact, from the very beginning, Ming Dynasty appeared as a challenger of order.
After all, as early as the beginning of the independence wave in South America, the British had already begun their layout of the world according to their vision.
The emergence of the Ming Dynasty changed everything. From Chile to Argentina, from Argentina to Paraguay, and from Paraguay to now Brazil, the Ming Dynasty has disrupted and torn apart the South America that Britain spent half a century building.
As a destroyer of order, Ming Dynasty... has gained a lot!
In itself, the operating rules of this world are that two countries can have enough to eat and drink - one is the maker of order and profits by establishing order, while the other challenges order and profits by destroying order.
The former is difficult, the latter... is even harder!
How difficult is it?
Don't look at other people, just look at the second and third virtues and you will know the results.
For Emperor Zhu Da, who stood on the shoulders of the giant of history, he knew very well what would happen to the so-called "challengers of order" if they failed.
So from the first day, Emperor Zhu Da knew that he had no way out!
It may be said that Ming Dynasty had no way out.
From the day Ming Dynasty jumped onto the chessboard of the world, Ming Dynasty had only two choices - either to advance or to retreat, to advance, or have a bright future, or to retreat into an abyss, to retreat... it must be an abyss!
But, sometimes you have to retreat!
At this time, facing the chessboard in front of him, Emperor Zhu held the black piece in his hand and stared at the chessboard without making a move for a long time.
"Give the British a step up!"
At the moment of making the move, Emperor Zhu Da said in a calm tone.
"What?"
Hu Xueyan, who was playing chess with the emperor, said in confusion and surprise.
"Give steps to the British?"
"right,"
Emperor Zhu Da said while playing chess.
"Although we know that the possibility of British military adventure is unlikely, if they bombard the Russian army in Istanbul and protect Turkey with force for the sake of face, then it is very likely that something we do not want to see will happen.
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As early as a month ago, Emperor Zhu Da saw the future through a short-term simulation - Russia and Vienna are really a bunch of rats!
To say that they are short-sighted is to praise them. They are simply a group of guys who only see small profits and ignore big profits. No wonder neither of these two countries has truly risen in history.
The so-called "European Gendarmerie" only relies on the crushing of millions of "gray animals", and even the so-called "Second Pole" has no strategic vision.
In the simulation, faced with the reality of the British fleet approaching Constantinople, Russia actually accepted the conditions offered by the British - stopping at the strait. The British supported their request for Constantinople and did not even oppose them.
Occupy Turkish territory in the Balkans, but require Russia not to invade Turkey in Asia Minor.
Turkey gained the country's survival by ceding all European land and part of Asian land. What did Britain gain?
The appearance of the "Four-Nation Alliance" seems to be completely different!
From the day Russia and Vienna accepted diplomatic mediation, the "Quadruple Alliance" was essentially disintegrated.
The British Empire wins!
In a great situation, how could Emperor Zhu Da tolerate Russia's destruction, or in other words, how could he tolerate Russia getting off the ship halfway, eating a mouthful of fat and just wanting to get off the ship? Are there such good things in this world?
"Is it diplomatic mediation?"
Hu Xueyan, the president of the Imperial Bank, immediately pointed out what His Majesty was worried about.
"Yes, any diplomatic mediation may lead to changes in plans. Will the Russians and Austria-Hungary just give up when things get better? These are all problems, so we can't take that risk."
Although the Imperial Alliance Fleet was established, it was just the same. The four major empires were not ready to fight a world war at all. Although the Imperial Alliance Fleet looked very glamorous, if it was not ready, it was not ready!
Therefore, Russia and Austria-Hungary are ready to "take it easy". Of course, Russia's bottom line is Constantinople and reaching into the Mediterranean. As long as their wish can be satisfied, the rest of the problems will be solved.
not a problem.
The British Empire has always been a character that dares to make choices.
Anyway, it is the interests of other countries that are being sacrificed. The British Empire is constantly sacrificing the interests of other countries, or sacrificing immediate interests, in exchange for longer-term rewards. This time, the British Empire... others' wishful thinking was wrong!
Emperor Zhu Da has made up his mind to prevent Russia from disembarking this pirate ship. Does Russia want to disembark?
It's not impossible. If you think about it, at least a revolution must happen first!
"So, now we must take some actions to prevent the Russians from getting off the ship, or in other words, let them see more generous rewards!"
"Is there any necessary connection between this and giving Britain a step forward?"
Hu Xueyan was a little confused. He didn't see the connection between the two.
"You'll find out soon enough!"
Emperor Zhu Da smiled and casually played a chess piece. It is true that he is a bad chess player, but he has never made mistakes in making decisions on international affairs. Because... he can simulate it!
"Stop talking about this, is there anything unusual in the financial market recently?"
"Your Majesty, I can't say it's unusual, but at present, French bonds are sought after by all parties. This is the case in all European countries. Even the American market is very enthusiastic about French bonds..."
Hu Xueyan said a little puzzled.
"I really don't understand why French bonds are so popular among all parties."
"Because of what?"
Emperor Zhu Da laughed.
"When you visited Europe, did you notice that more than 70% of the banks and insurance companies in Europe are controlled by a group of people?"
A group of people?
Hu Xueyan thought for a moment and said.
"Jew?"
It is no secret that Jews control the financial industry in Europe. This is a well-known fact. Hu Xueyan certainly noticed this when he went to Europe to inspect the banking industry and study finance.
"But why do the Jews support France? This makes no sense..."
While he was talking, Hu Xueyan went through the recent events one by one in his mind, and then he seemed to have suddenly figured out something.
"Jerusalem?"
Looking at His Majesty in surprise, Hu Xueyan said.
"Your Majesty, could it be said that Emperor Napoleon IV reached some agreement with those Jews?"
(End of chapter)
This chapter has been completed!