The next day, as expected, the British came! Not only Pepis, but also Chief Minister Hyde, and the negotiations began again.

At the beginning of the talks, Hyde first told Xiong Cilu that although Britain suffered some losses in the Netherlands' sneak attack, the loss was not large, and Britain still had the strength to continue fighting.

Xiong Cilu did not expose him for his desire to cover up, but instead sat there calmly and confidently. Occasionally he would drink tea, and the tea was brought from the boat. At this time, the British and Europeans did not have the habit of drinking tea.

Compared to his calmness, the British seemed a little anxious. They were still concerned about the fleet. They were concerned about when the Ming fleet would arrive in England - if they were willing to make concessions on some issues.

They need a reply.

But Xiong Cilu couldn't give them any affirmative answers.

"...I think the fleet, the Ming fleet will be the basis for our negotiations! Otherwise..."

Hyde once again reiterated the conditions of Britain - it was necessary to wait until the Ming Dynasty fleet arrived before real negotiations were held. Now Britain needs the Ming Dynasty fleet.

"Even now, it will probably take a year for me to issue the results of the negotiations here through the Clippers and then make a decision in the local area,"

Compared to the British's anxiety, Xiong Cilu was very calm. He interrupted Hyde's words.

"Especially, our fleet is also needed in the Cape of Good Hope. After all, the Netherlands is not very far from the Cape of Good Hope..."

Much closer than the UK...

Hyde's face became ugly. Could it be that he was reminding himself that the threat from the Netherlands was right in front of him?

"If we are allies, then the Ming Dynasty must show your sincerity!"

"Sincerity?"

Xiong Cilu interrupted him.

"Is this true sincerity that our fleet will arrive in Britain in a year?"

Pepis, who had been sitting aside, suddenly interrupted. A cheerful smile appeared on his face. He said.

"Of course, we can consider the distance between Ming Dynasty and England. In the final analysis, the question we are facing now is whether Ming Dynasty will send your fleet. If your fleet is sent a year later, then this issue will no longer be a problem, because we need your help...

unnecessary!

Because at that time, the negotiations with the Dutch had ended.

Hyde stood up, he looked at Xiong Cilu and said in as calm as possible.

"Yes, if it is a year later, I'm afraid the war has ended. We don't need to bet everything for a certain ending..."

“Not everything…”

Xiong Cilu calmly picked up the tea and used the lid to remove the tea floating on the cup. His movements seemed very elegant. At this moment, the British who participated in the negotiations looked at the Ming officials over there and looked at their neat appearance, and they felt ashamed. Compared with the Ming people, they were like a group of barbarians.

After taking a sip of tea, Xiong Cilu said calmly:

"We think that the issue of dividing the Netherlands... is not practical. The Ming Dynasty has other issues that are first concerned. I have listed them before. Although we still have received satisfactory answers to these issues today, we still want to discuss this issue."

Putting down the teacup in his hand, Xiong Cilu looked directly at Hyde, staring at the chief minister who was equivalent to the position of the chief minister, and said in another harsh and unquestionable tone.

"Let's just say it straight: Everyone knows that whether it is New Amsterdam or St. Helena, they were seized by Britain from the Dutch. St. Helena is an extremely desolate island. As for New Amsterdam, it is just an insignificant colonial stronghold in North America. Jameston is the same. We have been tangled over this issue and it has no meaning at all. Do these places have any meaning to Britain? Perhaps St. Helena is the port of call for the maritime routes of Europe and the East Indies, but believe me, if we want, from then on, British ships will never cross the Cape of Good Hope again. I mean it is impossible. If all this really happens, what is the meaning of Britain there."

Xiong Cilu's words made Hyde's face full of anger, and also made others look angry, but they all knew that this was the fact-the Ming Dynasty had driven the Netherlands out of Asia. Without the permission of the Ming Dynasty, the trade between Europe and Asia would be very likely to be interrupted.

However, the Ming Dynasty had no intention of monopolizing trade. In previous negotiations, they had expressed their attitude and hoped to further develop trade with European countries.

"I don't understand,"

Hyde began to say.

"Since that's the case, why do you still need it..."

Xiong Cilu still interrupted him directly.

"Sorry, Chief Minister, I haven't finished speaking yet!"

He continued in a tone with lessons.

"In accordance with the powers granted to me by the Ming court, I must announce that we stick to these requirements."

"What?"

Hyde was immediately angry and almost jumped out of his seat.

"Is this the so-called negotiation? Is the so-called negotiation like this without any concessions? What is your persistence, and what about our interests? If so, we should negotiate with the Dutch!"

He even emphasized specifically.

"We have started negotiations with the Dutch and the war will end soon."

The venue was silent again.

Xiong Cilu looked at Hyde and said for a moment:

"You can indeed negotiate with the Dutch. The Dutch's conditions may not be more harsh than us, but what about the future?..."

"In the future? Is it mean that in the future, Daming is willing to send your fleet to solve the problem with us?"

Hyde interrupted him in a hurry.

“It’s not impossible.”

Xiong Cilu replied.

"I think our fleet would not be able to be sent to Europe without the island of St. Helena as a mooring point."

This is a bait, not a specific promise, but it is enough to make all British people excited.

Hyde's brow jumped suddenly. He hurriedly considered the current situation. For Britain, the result is already very obvious. The Ming Dynasty's fleet is too far away. Even if the Ming Dynasty agrees to send their fleet now, what's the point?

A year later... the war will not last that time.

This is a fact!

However, the conditions Xiong Cilu just proposed made him feel a headache.

These places are indeed not worth mentioning!

At least for Britain, however, the Jameston Colony was not, where nearly 10,000 British immigrants were now living.

“There are a lot of British immigrants living there.”

After getting Hyde's hint, Pepis said with a smile.

“It is impossible for us to cede the areas where we live in our own citizens to foreigners.”

He even emphasized specifically.

"This is the difference between us and the Dutch. Britain will not give up its responsibility to its subjects. I believe the same is true for the Ming Dynasty."

After saying this, Pepis's face remained a smile. When he saw the Ming officials whispering there, he had only one thought left in his mind - he had to learn Chinese, otherwise, how could he know what they said and where their bottom line was?

While the members were communicating, Xiong Cilu still sat silently, just looking at Pepis. She did not give any response.

"Now, if you can."

Pepis spoke.

"I want to know, you asked us for these places, then, what will you give us? Just a promise a year later, I will trust me, such a promise is not worth a fortune..."

It's really not worth a penny!

Xiong Cilu nodded and asked back to look at Pepis.

"So, what do you need?"

"British!"

Pepis looked at Xiong Cilu and said.

"Britain is not at a disadvantage in this war. If it raises its sword, it will definitely defeat other people's enemies. However, now it has encountered some difficulties, so it requires friends to extend their hand of friendship, and today we are trying to shake hands with friends..."

All nonsense!

Just as Xiong Cilu had such thoughts arose in his heart, he saw Pepis take out a piece of paper folded into four stacks.

It was not until this time that Xiong Cilu showed some curiosity. He stared at the piece of paper that Pepis held in his hand and even leaned forward a little.

If nothing unexpected happens, the conditions of the British are now written on this piece of paper.

"Now……"

Perpis still held the paper in one of his hands, staring at Xiong Cilu.

"I want to make a request to the Ming Dynasty, our request..."

Require?

What are the requirements?

"We ask..." Ribintrov continued slowly, saying every word clearly, "The Ming Dynasty and Britain signed a condition, and this treaty was the agreement of the two countries from this minute. According to the agreement, our two countries jointly declare war on the Netherlands in the next war against the Netherlands..."

The other party's suggestion asked Xiong Cilu to raise his shoulder slightly. He picked up the teacup again and began to drink tea slowly, while squinting his eyes...

"We believe that this is a prerequisite for the UK to accept the conditions you have offered,"

Pepis then continued.

"Of course, we can discuss the terms of the treaty until a clause that is satisfactory to both of us. Of course, some clauses are secret and will not be informed of the outside world. What about that?..."

Pepis paused and added.

"The Ming Dynasty needs to provide a loan to Britain..."

He leaned back slightly against the back of the chair, and Xiong Cilu narrowed his eyes slightly.
Chapter completed!