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The turbulent black rebellion in Brazil attracted the attention of the Paraguayan and Chinese governments. At the same time, after two or three months of sea voyage, Hu Yaqi, Li Han and his party arrived in Marseille, France. Later, Li Han stayed in Marseille to receive the two completed ships.
The ironclad ship, while Hu Yaqi continued sailing with the fleet and arrived in Dublin, Germany on July 4th.&1t;/p>
At noon on July 8, the administrative building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Berlin, Germany.&1t;/p>
"Sorry, Your Excellency, the Prime Minister is discussing important matters with diplomats from the UK and the Russian Empire, so I cannot meet with you."
The transaction issues you raised last time will be resolved through talks between you and me."&1t;/p>
Hu Yaqi waited in the reception room for more than half an hour, and then saw a German official in his forties walking towards him.&1t;/p>
The translator relayed the words of the German official, and Hu Yaji said with a serious expression, "This matter is of great importance. Can you make a decision on behalf of your minister?"&1t;/p>
"I have been authorized to take full responsibility for the transaction agreement with you. You have no doubt about this."&1t;/p>
The German official raised his beard and said proudly, "His Majesty William and the Prime Minister have read the information and data provided by you. Your Majesty believes that as long as the data you provide is true and accurate, the German Empire is willing to exchange suitable benefits for Cameroon's large-scale aluminum mines."
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However, before we formally discuss the transaction agreement, you should provide evidence proving the existence of Cameroon's large-scale aluminum mines. Otherwise, it will be difficult for both His Majesty and the Prime Minister to fully believe your words."&1t;/p>
"Of course, Han will not joke about such a big thing, but before the two parties agree to the transaction agreement, we can only provide part of the information about the aluminum mine. As for the accuracy of the information, you can order your country's Chamber of Commerce in Cameroon to conduct
Verification, but based on my speculation, your country may have already done this, otherwise you wouldn’t be sitting here.”&1t;/p>
"Zhao, you are an excellent diplomat."&1t;/p>
The German official nodded, changed his condescending attitude, sat opposite Hu Yaqi, and said in an equal tone, "According to the data you provided, Cameroon's aluminum ore reserves exceed 500 million tons, which is the reserve in existing aluminum mines."
The largest mine, I am very curious, since your country discovered the Cameroon aluminum ore in advance, why is it willing to exchange it to the German Empire?"&1t;/p>
"The benefits of Cameroon's aluminum mines are indeed very attractive, but Han's national power is weak and does not have the strength to swallow up such huge benefits,"&1t;/p>
That’s why His Majesty the King of Han intends to hand over the aluminum ore.”&1t;/p>
"You have a proverb. A weak person has no sin in himself, but when he possesses a precious treasure, he will attract the attention of others and eventually bring disaster to himself."&1t;/p>
The German official quoted a Chinese proverb in German, and then went on to say, "His Majesty the King of Han made a very wise choice. The German Empire is a civilized European power and will not engage in despicable banditry. However, if Britain and France get what your country has now
With the news about the aluminum mines in Cameroon, it is very likely that soldiers will be sent directly to rob them. For the sake of profit, England and France will do anything."&1t;/p>
Germany had been unified for less than ten years and still had no overseas colonies. Faced with the British, French and other colonial countries' practices of squeezing the colonial people to obtain profits, they were both envious and jealous. Therefore, seeing the cynicism of German officials towards Britain and France, Hu Yaqi pointed out
He nodded and dealt with it, and then said, "Before leaving, His Majesty the King of Han told me that once the transaction agreement is signed, the Han State will transfer the complete information of Cameroon's aluminum mines to your country, and then the strongholds occupied by the Han State in Cameroon will also be used as
Part of the transaction is sold to your country's Chamber of Commerce in Cameroon.&1t;/p>
Your Excellency, the Han government participated in the transaction with full sincerity, and I hope that your country can also show its sincerity in equal transactions."&1t;/p>
"What are your trading terms?"&1t;/p>
"The economic value of Cameroon's aluminum ore is huge, but considering that the German Empire's domestic development requires a large amount of funds, the Han government does not require your country to pay money to purchase Cameroon's aluminum ore."&1t;/p>
Hu Yaji paused, took a map from his entourage, spread it on the table, and continued, "Han has hundreds of thousands of Chinese immigrants every year and needs enough overseas coastal trade strongholds to provide supplies, so His Majesty the King of Han hopes to sell
Cameroon's aluminum mines were exchanged from your country for control of several island strongholds and your country's support for Han's occupation of the Congolese colony.&1t;/p>
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"Are these the only two conditions you have?"&1t;/p>
"There are only two main conditions."&1t;/p>
Hu Yaji nodded and said, "There is another small issue related to your country's economic cooperation. His Majesty the King of Han believes that the price of the machinery and equipment sold by your country to Han is higher than the price of your country's sales to other European countries, so I hope you will consider both.
On the basis of good cooperative relations with China, we can reduce the export price of machinery and equipment.”&1t;/p>
"The issue of economic cooperation is easy to handle. After the transaction agreement is signed, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of our empire will notify domestic businessmen to appropriately reduce the price of goods exported to your country."&1t;/p>
After the reunification of Germany, it quickly became an emerging power in Europe. The rapidly growing population and perfect transportation facilities provided a favorable foundation for the rise of German industry. The products produced by German industry were beyond the consumption range of its own people and soon spread to other countries and regions.
Regional expansion, therefore, it is very cost-effective to appropriately lower export prices and maintain a prosperous industrial market like Han.&1t;/p>
The German officials had no objection to the general conditions proposed by Hu Yaqi. Next, Hu Yaqi compared the map and outlined several delineated islands in the Pacific.&1t;/p>
"According to the terms of the transaction, the German Empire needs to transfer control of Zilu Island and the strongholds on the other side of Zanzibar Island to the Han government. The land and commercial strongholds purchased by your businessmen in Samoa and Tonga will be taken over by the Han Ocean Shipping Company.
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As soon as Hu Yaqi finished speaking, the German official immediately waved his hand and objected&1t;/p>
"Zilu Island can be transferred to the jurisdiction of the Han government, but the land of Zanzibar, Samoa and Tonga belongs to the Deutsche Hamburg and Bresse Church. The imperial government cannot forcibly deprive the church of its land. Hu, I cannot fully agree to your conditions.
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"The geographical location of Zanzibar Island is important. Han State can give up its claim to Zanzibar stronghold, but your country needs to guarantee Han State's right to supply in Zanzibar. Secondly, Samoa and Tonga are located deep in the Pacific Ocean and are small in area.
The resources are scarce and the economic and strategic significance to the German Empire is limited. Giving up the strongholds in Samoa and Tonga will have no impact on your country. As for what you said about your country in Samoa and the strongholds in Tonga belonging to the church, I think as long as your strongholds in Samoa and Tonga belong to the church,
If the Chinese government is willing, it should not be difficult to gain control of the stronghold from the church.”&1t;/p>
Church organizations and missionary missions during the colonial period were one thing, but the main thing was colonial infiltration. There were many such examples in Southeast Asia. Hu Yaqi had been dealing with foreigners in Southeast Asia for decades, and he could see through each other's excuses at a glance.
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"Your Excellency, in order to make it easier for your country's churches to clean up their properties in Samoa, Tonga, and Zilu, the Han Kingdom is willing to take a step back and take over the three strongholds in two years.&1t;/p>
This is the final bottom line for Han, and I hope you will consider it carefully."&1t;/p>
"Your request exceeds the scope of authorization given by the Prime Minister. I need to convey your conditions to Your Majesty and the Prime Minister."&1t;/p>
The German official stood up and said, "Your Excellency, please rest in Berlin for a few days. I believe you will receive the exact news soon."&1t;/p>
"Thank you. I hope the cooperation between the two parties will be successful." Hu Yaji stood up, shook hands with the other party and left the living room.&1t;/p>
