Chapter 400 Imperialism (please order, please vote)
When Maria and Zhou Xiuying returned to Prince Wu's Mansion, Luo Yaoguo was talking in English with Wenxian and Bulbulon who were visiting together in Yin'an Palace.
The reason why he had to wait for Maria to be his translator was not because he had forgotten how to speak English, but because as the King of Wu of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, he had to speak Chinese when conducting formal negotiations with foreign envoys.
Wenxian and Bourblon also had to speak English and French during formal talks. Therefore, Luo Yaoguo must have a translator who is proficient in Chinese, English and French. There are many people around him who can speak English.
But Maria is really the only one who can speak French fluently.
In addition, Luo Yaoguo also needs to find an opportunity to show Maria to Wen Xian and Bulbulon - he has to let people know that Maria is his woman now and can accept "future affairs consultation" on her behalf.
"Lord Luo, I really didn't expect to see you on the throne of Prince Wu's Mansion. You really deceived us...\n.\n.\nYou made us all look like fools! Why?
I would like to protest to you!"
"Master Luo, what you did is really unheard of. I don't know what to say except protest...\n.\nHahaha!"
Wenxian and Bulbulon had already recognized that Luo Yaoguo and Luo Xueyan were actually the same person. Of course, the reaction of these two friendly people was inexplicable surprise, and then they protested half-jokingly.
Luo Yaoguo laughed and said: "I serve as the King of Wu of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and the Governor of Shanghai in the Qing Dynasty at the same time. It belongs to China's internal affairs.
Although you are friendly countries, you should not interfere in our country's internal affairs! This is not in line with the principle of outsider neutrality of Britain and France...:
I think Britain and France will not change this principle until they defeat Russia, right?"
When it comes to "defeating Russia," Luo Yaoguo's tone has become serious: "This will be a war with heavy casualties. You will definitely need me!"
Wenxian and Bulbulon frowned at the same time, and then looked at each other again.
The Far East battlefield of the war with Russia was a big project that they jointly operated! If this big project is done well, both of them will be promoted and made rich, and Luo Xueyan is the key to the success of this big project!
After all, it was because they saw the combat effectiveness of the Nanyang New Army that they decided to drag the Qing Dynasty away to do this big project.
But now Luo Xueyan has "changed"...\n. No more! Instead of joining the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, he found no such person, and directly "merged" with Luo Yaoguo, King of Wu of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. This incident made them all confused.
No more.
They were still thinking of "two Luo fighting, Britain and France would benefit", but they came to combine two Luo into one Luo...\n...No wonder Britain and France had said before that they would sell weapons to Luo Yaoguo, Luo Xueyan was not afraid at all.
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But now, the two Luo are united into one. If Wenxian and Bulbulon still want to continue to push forward this big project to attack the Russian Far East, they will have to negotiate with Luo Yaoguo.
Who is Luo Yaoguo? Is he the "sacred messenger" who descended to earth and prevented the angels from opening their mouths?
Moreover, he just said that there were "heavy casualties" and that Britain and France "will definitely need him"... These words came from the mouth of a "holy angel" or a "prophet", they cannot treat it as nonsense
, you must think about it carefully.
The Russian Empire that Britain and France have to deal with now is the world's largest army power. Napoleon III's uncle, Napoleon I, spent 600,000 in and 30,000 out. If Napoleon III were to fight this kind of battle, the Bonaparte dynasty would immediately
The country must be subjugated!
And once the Bonaparte dynasty falls, can the British still send out their army to fight in the ice and snow of Russia?
It's simply impossible....
So it would be good for Bonham and Bulbulon to get more help for their country!
What's more, this help also includes a "holy angel" or "prophet"...\n...No matter what it is, it is a "non-human"!
"Your Highness King Wu, are you looking for me?"
A seductive voice suddenly came from outside the palace. It was Maria who had arrived. She had also changed into a Chinese jacket and skirt. However, the jacket was a bit tight and could hardly cover her plump body.
"Maria, come in, I'll be waiting for you." Luo Yaoguo greeted Maria inside and introduced Wenxian and Bourblon with a smile: "She is Maria de Clementine.
She is my translation secretary."
Wenxian and Bulbulon both knew Maria. When Maria came to China with Archbishop Doria, she met them at the bishop's official residence in Dongjiadu, Shanghai.
The two of them also knew her identity, and now they were a little surprised to see her in Prince Wu's Mansion. Of course, they were a little envious of Luo Yaoguo.
"Maria respectfully wishes your highness a golden peace."
Maria walked up to Luo Yaoguo, knelt down in front of Wenxian and Bulbulon, first kissed Luo Yaoguo's boots, then took Luo Yaoguo's right hand and kissed it, and respectfully let Wenxian and Bulbulon both
Shocked.
"Maria," Luo Yaoguo smiled and pointed to a table and chairs that had been set up beside him: "Sit there and be responsible for translating and recording."
"Yes, Your Highness." Maria stood up slowly, then nodded slightly to Wen Xian and Bulbulon as a greeting, then went to sit on the chair prepared for her, and then picked up the goose feather.
Pen, dipped in some ink, ready to take notes.
When Wenxian and Bulbulon saw Maria's performance, they no longer envied Luo Yaoguo, but became jealous... Is this the charm of an "angel" or a "prophet"?
How could he make a woman like Maria willingly become his slave!
This is still in public, I don’t know what it’s like in private!
"Minister Wen and Minister Bu, at the beginning of the formal talks, I would like to first inform you two that our country is now a United States with a population of 200 million!"
Wenxian and Bulbulon have not recovered from their jealousy, and Luo Yaoguo has already started today's formal talks in Chinese.
Maria immediately translated Luo Yaoguo's words into English and French, and at the same time quickly wrote down Luo Yaoguo's words with a quill.
Wenxian and Bulbulon also brought translators and secretaries responsible for recording. They also quickly completed the recording, and then waited for their respective bosses to speak - whoever's boss spoke would be responsible for the translation.
When Wenxian and Bulbulon finished listening to Maria's translation, their faces became solemn.
"But your country has not yet completed its internal unification!" Wenxian immediately pointed out to Luo Yaoguo.
"Isn't that a matter of time?" Luo Yaoguo said confidently.
(Omitted here....:)
Although the requirements put forward by Luo Yaoguo are a bit high, they are necessary for today's Taiping Heavenly Kingdom!
The problem of feeding 200 million people is a huge problem in today's era when there are no chemical fertilizers, improved seeds, pesticides, and large-scale grain trade.
The policy of dividing fields and land implemented by the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom could only be relaxed, but there was no way to solve this problem.
To solve this problem, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom must try to export its population!
Exporting population...\n.\n.\n.\n. It is best to have spheres of influence and colonies.
Without colonies, where would the people go to colonize?
Although a lot of people have been exported in recent years by "selling piglets", the increase in the birth rate brought about by the division of land has brought more new people to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.
In a sense, the current Taiping Heavenly Kingdom is even more difficult than the Qing Dynasty.
Moreover, the Qing Dynasty also had a large area of ​​fertile land outside the customs that had not been cultivated very much, so it could still rely on incremental growth to solve the crisis.
But the growth of the Taiping Rebellion can only be in Southeast Asia!
However, Wenxian and Bulbulon just frowned slightly and did not comment on Luo Yaoguo's request.
The requirements of this "angel" or "prophet" seem a bit high!
Seeing that the two of them were silent, Luo Yaoguo understood what the other person meant!
Chapter completed!