Chapter 1354 The world is about strength (first update, please subscribe)
Author: Xiaoyu’s Destiny
Chapter 1354 The world is about strength (first update, please subscribe)
"Who would have thought that the fate of the world would be decided by a syphilis patient!"
What was the most ridiculous scene in the last decade of the 19th century? I'm afraid it was this scene, but... who would have thought that the cunning spirochete virus could affect a person's judgment?
In the palace on the outskirts of Constantinople, cigar smoke filled the room. Randolph Churchill, as the British negotiator, looked at Robert Lobanov, the foreign minister of the Roman Empire, opposite him. His mood seemed a little...
I'm annoyed not because at the beginning of the negotiation, the other party refused to recognize Persia as Britain's sphere of influence, but because this guy is as annoying as all the Russians.
"It is clear to all of us that they are the enemies of the civilized world, and it is the duty of each of us as a Christian nation to destroy them, to destroy them, rather than to condone them. Under the patronage of Persia, during the past few decades, those who
People have attacked the borders of the Roman Empire again and again, and thousands of Roman soldiers have died as a result. Mr. Envoy, the current actions of the Roman Empire in Persia are entirely based on the safety of the empire!"
Lobanov once again emphasized the legitimacy of Rome's sending troops. In fact, at the beginning, when he learned about the news that the Governor of the Caucasus was sending troops to Persia, he was worried about the resistance of the British. However, His Majesty the Tsar and the central officials believed that
This is an opportunity for Rome to extend its hands to Persia. As for Britain's attitude.
"Britain is a weak empire. They are no longer as strong as they were decades ago. They are simply vulnerable to the "Four Emperors Alliance"."
Indeed, Britain was extremely weak, and the Boer War would have disgraced them!
Of course, it also allowed the Roman Empire to see the weakness of Britain, see opportunities, and find confidence.
Britain...is nothing more than a lame giant.
Without the navy, they are nothing!
Although the British decision to dispatch a fleet now makes Constantinople a little nervous, after obtaining a large amount of information related to it, they are not so nervous anymore, because... the British are bluffing.
"What we are discussing now is the British sphere of influence. Your Excellency, the interests of the British must be respected. You must understand one thing - the world does not belong to you, nor is it yours to occupy if you want. The world... I
It’s about the interests of the world!”
Taking a deep breath, Randolph Churchill calmed himself down a little, and then said.
"The interests of the world need to be coordinated. We can coordinate a solution on the Persian issue that is acceptable to our two countries and can maintain lasting peace..."
Before he could finish speaking, Robanov interrupted him and said.
"What? A lasting peace? My God, are you a threat of war? A threat of war against the Roman Empire?"
What?
Churchill was stunned by Robanov's reaction, and then he said.
"Is this a threat of war? No, Your Excellency, this is a concession from the British Empire. I come here with sincerity to discuss with you for peace between us. We can even accept certain terms on the Persian issue.
concessions, but what about you? You have no will for peace at all. Do you really think the British Empire is weak and can be bullied?"
Perhaps because of being too excited, Randolph's prematurely aged face was trembling, and his hands were trembling too. He was even excited by the other party's disregard for the British Empire.
"We once allowed you to open up your colonies in the Indian Ocean. We even tolerated all this. Is this the return of your kindness to us?"
What is tolerance?
It was the British that tolerated the "New Moscow" colony opened by the Roman Empire in Juno Bay on the east coast of Africa, which was later known as Djibouti. They obtained the colony from France, but in the eyes of the British, they made a great "sacrifice"
", because this was tantamount to sitting back and watching Russia obtain an advanced base into the Indian Ocean, and may even threaten the passage of British merchant ships in and out of the Red Sea. However, Britain made "concessions", endured and accepted this reality.
In the eyes of Randolph and many British politicians, this was a great sacrifice for Britain, and they considered it to be Britain's "goodwill."
But for the Roman Empire, they had no intention of paying attention to this "goodwill".
"what? What?"
Robanov said,
"Mr. Envoy, what are you talking about? This is your goodwill. The New Moscow Colony is an agreement between us and the French. What does it have to do with the British, or with you!"
After a pause, Robanov said with a slightly dissatisfied tone.
"You British people believe that the whole world should abide by the rules you set, or that the whole world...all countries must submit to you! Is this what you call the "British order"?"
"British order" was a "viewpoint" put forward by the British at the negotiating table in Paris in 1856 when Russia was defeated in the Crimean War. They used the excuse that Russia's war against Turkey destroyed the "British order."
It can be said that every Russian hates this "British order" deeply, and this is definitely their scar.
But for the British, that was their highlight moment. Facing Lobanov's rhetorical question, Lundau answered in an arrogant tone.
"What is the purpose of establishing the "British Order"? It is for the lasting peace of the world, which is what the British Empire aspires to bring to the world. Your Excellency, we have never thought of subjugating that country. We have
All I long for is peace..."
"It's you who made the peace!"
Robanov said directly.
"What you call peace is at the expense of other countries sacrificing their own interests. Take back your superior English-style arrogance! Your Excellency, the world relies on strength to talk. Your superior attitude is no longer there.
makes no sense!"
After that, he stood up and said.
"Now, I can tell you clearly - we, the Roman Empire, will never make any concessions on the Persian issue, and we will not have any talks with you on the Persian issue!"
"Damn it, do you want to challenge the British Empire?"
Randolph stood up and said in an angry tone.
"Do you know what this means? It's war, it's destruction!"
The reason why Randolph broke out was not just because the other party ignored the interests of the British Empire. It was also because this was the only choice he could make.
Threat of war!
In the past, when negotiating with other countries, Britain did not need to directly threaten war because everyone knew that the British Empire was powerful and could not be offended.
But now the British Empire was deeply offended. So whether he was eloquent or angry, Randolph directly issued a threat of war.
"destroy……"
Robanov looked at the guy in front of him and asked.
"Is this your threat of war?"
His tone was light and unworthy of mention. It seemed that he didn't pay attention to his threats at all...
"Do you think the Roman Empire will be brought to its knees just by saying this?"
Robanov looked at the other party with contempt.
"Do you think you can still speak to us in a condescending manner as you did in the past, and then your wishes can be achieved? The British Empire may be powerful, but you must understand that the Roman Empire cannot be offended either.
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This world is about strength, and strength is always the foundation of everything. The reason why Robanov responded with a contemptuous tone is because the current British Empire is nothing more than a paper tiger.
There is nothing to be afraid of.
Of course, another reason is because they have figured out the British bottom line - the British do not dare to go to war with Persia and Rome!
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