The Spanish expeditionary fleet is at a disadvantage in this negotiation, and both parties are well aware of this.
However, this disadvantage is not too big. During the negotiation, Olivia sticks to the bottom line of Qian Wubing entrusted to her, while Grisha uses her eloquent words to overcome the Spaniard's disadvantage.
Infinitely magnified, this made Alva's bottom line entrusted to him by Lord Saint Anzi before setting off, broken again and again.
"Three months, just three months, this sea area will be able to have a Ming fleet of the same size. After three months, I don't know where the reinforcements from your Spanish expedition fleet will be!"
Grisha banged her little hands on the table: "Fighting the Ming people in the Ming Dynasty is as stupid as fighting the Ottoman Turkish Empire's army in the desert, or fighting the Yuan Empire's troops on the grassland.
General Alva, you must have heard about cavalry combat, oh, the army of the Oris Turkish Empire, but have you forgotten the cavalry of the Yuan Empire? The Tatar cavalry that fought all the way to the Danube River, yes, then
It is the Yuan cavalry that we call '****'. By the way, I would like to remind you that the one who ended the rule of the Yuan Empire is the Ming Empire today. I have to say that the inaccurate information of your Spaniards has made you
Sadly, I chose the wrong opponent!"
"The reinforcements from the expedition fleet are already on their way to the Far East!" Alva actually believed what Grisha said in her heart. A princess of a country must speak responsibly, especially now that she is acting in front of her allies. Damn it.
, when did the Romans and the Ming Dynasty get mixed up together!
"Oh, that's General Alva's intention. Sooner or later, everyone will have to fight. It doesn't matter whether we negotiate or not!" Grisha said with a teasing smile. Does that ghost know whether it can survive or not?
The reinforcements that exist, even if they exist, when they arrive in the Far East, they may not face a fleet of today's size. Perhaps, they are just a piece of meat on the chopping block.
"The interests of the Kingdom of Spain in the Far East must be protected!"
"The interests of the Roman Empire's allies must also be protected!"
Grisha was tit for tat, but she was much more imposing than the serious Alva.
"We will not make any expectations for the original colonies of the Kingdom of Spain. However, in addition to war reparations, the fleet of the Ming Empire can properly respect the interests of the Kingdom of Spain to the south and west of Manchuria, and to the east and north of Manchuria.
In this area, the Ming Empire does not want to see the presence of any Spanish armed forces!" Olivia emphasized at the side: "As for Manlajia, it has always been a vassal of the Ming Empire, you must withdraw!"
"This is impossible!" Alva shook his head. If he agreed to such a condition, he was afraid that he would be captured by Saint Anqi soon and sent directly back to the country for trial. I believe that what is waiting for him will definitely not be in the country.
Flowers and applause from the people.
"Is it impossible to divide the sphere of influence we are negotiating, or is it impossible to withdraw from Manlajia?" Olivia looked at Alva closely, the difference between them was huge.
"It's impossible to quit Manlajia!" Alva replied, then pursed his lips tightly.
"That is to say, Your Excellency Alva has no objections to our proposed division of spheres of influence!" Grisha interpreted Alva's meaning.
"I didn't say that!" Alva shook his head, "Personally, I just don't object to this statement!"
"That's right. In addition to staying in Manraka, your expedition fleet will only be able to cruise south and west of Manraka!" Grisha bluntly pointed out the other party's dishonesty: "Because as long as you dare to go north,
To sail, you must be ready to fight the Ming Dynasty fleet at any time. In such a battle, you Spaniards are not guaranteed to win such a victory. Imagine that the people in your expedition fleet have a comprehensive understanding of the current situation.
Got it!"
"That's just what you said. The heroic expedition fleet will not be afraid of any battle!" Alva was stubborn and still maintained his pride.
"Okay, let's do it. Let's not talk about it for now. Mr. Alva, you go back and lead your fleet, and we'll have a fight!" Olivia sat there for a few days and became a little impatient: "Let's take a look.
Who has more battleships and whose soldiers are more brave? I only hope that when Mr. Alva meets Colonel Lyon, it will not be in the prisoner-of-war camp of our Ming Empire, but in Lisbon!"
For a moment, Alva really wanted to start a fight and shout: "Just hit me!"
However, this thought was immediately wiped away by his decadence. If he could fight, he would be sitting here now, arguing with these two women like those untouchables. His duty is to negotiate a truce
agreement instead of negotiating a war they don't want to fight.
"I do have a suggestion!" Grisha saw the change in Alva's face and suddenly had an idea. "It seems that everyone's disagreement is not about the division of the sphere of influence. In fact, this sphere is now roughly divided by the respective armies.
It’s determined, if we don’t want an all-out war, everyone is willing to see that we can maintain the current situation!”
She pursed her lips and smiled: "The Ming Empire will definitely not allow Manlajia to be controlled by the Kingdom of Spain. Everyone knows that Manlajia's terrain is the main transportation route for Europe to enter the Ming Sea. The Ming Empire will never allow it.
I give up lightly, but now Manlajia is occupied by the Kingdom of Spain. It seems that apart from war, there is no better reason to give up the interests of this place to others, right?"
Olivia and Alva both nodded slightly, yes, this place is too important and no one will give up.
"However, the Spanish Expeditionary Fleet hopes to stop this unprofitable war. Your Excellency Alva has already stated this here!" Grisha laughed: "If you want to stop the war, you must hand over
Manlajia, this is the bottom line of the Ming Empire!"
Olivia and Alva nodded again. This was all nonsense. Although no one said it, it was not the case at the moment.
"My suggestion is that Malacca is better leased to us by the Holy Roman Empire!" Grisha said with a serious face: "Manlaca will become an open country and port, and ships from Spain and the Ming Dynasty can be free.
trade in Manchuria, and the Holy Roman Empire will become the nominal ruler of Manchuria. Since in the Far East, the Holy Roman Empire’s maritime power is basically non-existent. At best, our empire can recruit an army to maintain the land on land.
This will ensure that the interests of your two countries in this sea area will not be affected in any way! Do you two think that such a solution can allow both parties to reach a consensus? "
"I need to think about it!" Alva's face twitched and he looked at Grisha, his eyes full of meaning.
"I need to think about it too!" Olivia said the same way, which was different from the bottom line Qian Wubing told him. She still didn't dare to make the decision on this matter without authorization.
"No problem. Let's think about it for a day and continue tomorrow morning. If we can accept this condition, everyone will naturally be happy. If everyone thinks that my proposal is unacceptable, it doesn't matter. It's a big deal. We can't agree on it, so just keep fighting. That's right.
Sir Alva, I heard that in Europe, our Holy Roman Empire has acquired Olsen as its outlet to the sea. Is this the case?"
"The construction of the navy cannot be completed in three or two days. If you want to see the fleet of the Holy Roman Empire, Princess Grisha, you have to be very patient!"
Grisha was not worried, smiled slightly, and watched Alva and his entourage leave.
"Grissa, this is different from what the adults said!" Seeing the other party leaving, Olivia said with some dissatisfaction: "The adults said that you should be my deputy in negotiations. Now that you make such a proposal, I'm afraid
The adults will be very unhappy!"
"Don't be afraid!" Grisha laughed: "You can ask your adult, maybe he will not only not be unhappy, but also praise me for my cleverness!"
"If your Excellency is really not angry and allows you to obtain Manlajia, then from now on, you will have little relationship with our Ming Empire!" Olivia reminded her: "At most, you are just an important figure in the Ming Dynasty.
They are just trading partners, not allies as you said. Your Excellency will not let his soldiers and warships protect you at no cost!"
"I know, you'd better ask him what he means first!" Grisha blinked and said playfully.
Half an hour later, Olivia appeared at the place where Qian Wubing was staying and reported the latest progress of the negotiations to Qian Wubing.
"The snipe and the clam compete for the fisherman's profit. This girl has grasped the opportunity very well!" Qian Wubing pondered for a moment, then laughed dumbly and said: "Promise her, in the past few years, this girl has helped me a lot in this area.
, as long as it does not fall into the hands of Spain, it will be an advantage for her. However, it will not take a while to clean up the place. You tell her that if Malacca gives her Rome,
Then from now on, she won’t be able to rely on any of my strength. If she can’t stand on her own and is driven out by the local indigenous people, she can’t blame anyone else. She and I are settled!”
"What if warships and soldiers come from the Roman Empire?" Olivia reminded, "I heard that the Roman Empire already has an outlet to the sea!"
"Do you think the Spaniards and I will let their forces come in?" Qian Wubing smiled: "I don't object to doing some business honestly, but if you want to get a piece of the pie in this sea area, I'm afraid
Neither of our families agreed!"
"However, if you are powerful enough to open up a new world, this agreement will become a shackle for you!" Olivia said softly: "The world outside of Malacca is still very vast and exciting!
"
"If there really is such a day..." Qian Wubing looked at the sea in the distance, seeming a little fascinated, but this fascinated look passed by in a flash, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "If there is such a day,
, it’s not me who has the final say as to whether the war will cease or not. The original purpose of these agreements and so on is to tear them up. Only the Spaniards can stop my progress, this agreement is called an agreement! "
"At least now, the Spaniards are honest and won't become a serious problem for me!"