"My conditions are very simple. Long Yan needs three routes from these two ports, and you, Britain, must fulfill the conditions you promised before."
"We, Long Yan, have actually received the four mineral deposits you promised."
"Such a condition isn't too much, right?" Jiang Xuan looked at Dick and said with a smile.
Dick frowned and his face was ashen. These two conditions were not difficult for them in Britain. The first condition was not difficult.
There are only three commercial routes. It is on the Mediterranean anyway, so it doesn't matter if it is given to them.
But the second condition is a bit of a stretch.
Initially, they promised Long Yan four mines, but these four mines were very close to the French territory.
When Britain got these four mines, it often had conflicts with the French, and conflicts between the two sides continued.
No one has exploited these four mineral deposits well.
When they first gave it to Long Yan, they had hidden evil intentions, that is, they wanted the Long Yan people to fight the French for these four mineral deposits.
It now appears that this strategy was quite successful, and the French indeed occupied three of the mines.
This cost Long Yan a lot.
But now, let them get these four mineral deposits back into their hands and give them to Long Yan. This is a matter of effort but no reward.
Although Britain has this ability in that colonial area, the price is a bit high.
Dick stared at Jiang Xuan's face and said in a deep voice: "There is no problem with the first condition, but the second condition is difficult for us in Britain to meet."
Jiang Xuan didn't even look at Dick and said directly: "In this case, there is no need for the British fleet to sail in the Mediterranean."
"You just have to figure it out."
Dick's face suddenly darkened, Jiang Xuan was in naked danger.
And this threat left Dick with no choice.
The current fleets in the Mediterranean include the British Fleet, the French Fleet, and the Dragon Flame Fleet.
However, the British fleet did not have a suitable port to call at, and had always called at the ports of friendly countries in the Mediterranean.
France has Mediterranean ports and will not worry about this problem.
Long Yan is in charge of the gateway to the Mediterranean, the Suez Canal, which directly blocks the gateway to the Mediterranean for other non-Mediterranean countries.
Moreover, Long Yan is still stationed in the Mediterranean Sea, stationed with the most powerful navy in the world.
It's not like they, the British, have never seen what the Longyan people did on the Mediterranean.
At first, a French fleet challenged the Longyan fleet, but was directly beaten to pieces by the Longyan fleet.
To this day, the French fleet still does not dare to dominate the Mediterranean Sea with the Longyan fleet.
The relationship between Long Yan and Britain was not good to begin with. Previously, the two countries were still competing for the ownership of the Suez Canal.
Although Long Yan and Britain are currently in a combat alliance, it is possible at any time that Long Yan will aim his gun at Britain.
Dick couldn't afford the risk. He took a deep breath, stared at Jiang Xuan and said, "I need to report this matter to His Majesty the King. I can only tell you after I get a reply."
Jiang Xuan spread his hands and said, "We can wait until you report before we talk. We, Long Yan, can definitely afford to wait."
Upon hearing this, Dick's face darkened. He looked at Jiang Xuan and said, "I will tell you the result as soon as possible."
"But before that, we hope Long Yan can help us repair a port."