"Hello, Vice Premier Liu, long time no see." Wang Tao came to Vienna from France.
Here he met Liu Qingbei.
The last time he met Liu Qingbei was five years ago when Liu Qingbei visited the world.
That time Wang Tao was very excited, as if he had suddenly found an organization again after living abroad for several years.
This time, he was also very excited because he was about to go home.
After ten years, he, Wang Tao, is finally returning to China.
In ten years, he grew from a passionate young man to a mature diplomat.
In ten years, he traveled to almost all European countries.
In the past ten years, he has taken root in Europe, a world full of intrigues and intrigues, and completed a large number of tasks.
He recruited a large number of talents in Europe for the Renaissance Army and collected a large amount of useful information and supplies.
"Deputy Minister Wang, you have worked hard for so many years." Liu Qingbei had only dealt with this subordinate once.
In fact, Wang Tao is basically handling matters here in Europa independently.
Liu Qingbei believed that he didn’t know much about Europa as well as Wang Tao, and he would not interfere in Europa’s affairs without authorization.
"Hard work is nothing. Being able to see our Renaissance Army getting stronger and stronger makes me feel relaxed both physically and mentally." Wang Tao said with a smile.
He was finally relieved of the burden here in Europa, and it was inevitable that he would feel a little worried.
But I'm a little worried, lest latecomers can't do the job well.
After all, he has built up the network here little by little.
At this time, Liu Qingbei remembered that he had not introduced Guo Songtao to Wang Tao.
"Oh, Libin, this is Mr. Junxian. He will take over your job in Europa." Liu Qingbei pointed to a middle-aged man next to him who was slightly fat and handsome.
This middle-aged man is older than Liu Qingbei and Wang Tao.
The most attractive thing about him is his eyes. Although he is not old, his eyes can still give people a kind and kind feeling.
"Mr. Yunxian, I feel relieved when you come to Europa. I'm so sorry that I left you such a mess."
"In other words, Libin overcame all obstacles in Europe and established our European diplomatic system from scratch. Guo came to take over the circle you have run. They are all the fruits of your labor. Guo has taken over a lot of your work.
It’s cheap.”
"The only thing Guo is worried about now is that he will ruin the great situation created by Mr. Libin."
"Mr. Yunxian, there is no need to belittle yourself. I have heard a lot about your previous visit to Tsarist Russia. The Tsarist Russians are the most difficult to deal with in the whole of Europe. They often do not follow the rules. You can handle things there. I believe that you
Things about Europa will be sorted out soon."
Liu Qingbei saw the two of them being humble to each other and interjected: "Libin, you will take Mr. Junxian around Europe for a while and introduce some of our old friends to him.
Don’t worry about it for now.”
"Deputy Prime Minister, the Japanese people don't seem to be in a hurry this time. Do they think we are still bluffing?" Wang Tao asked.
"Humph, the people of the country are all pretentious. They knew I was coming and thought you were deliberately creating conflicts to get me to participate in the negotiations."
"But, I just won't go there, so we really have to show our sword to them this time."
"Vice Prime Minister, is it true that the military department is taking any action this time?" Wang Tao asked in a deliberately lowered voice.
This is Vienna, the center of the European continent at this time.
Spies from various countries are stationed here. Although the headquarters of the Military Intelligence Agency's Europa Station is also here, no one can guarantee absolute safety.
"Leave the next few months to the military, let's not worry about it for now. I can also take a good walk in Europa. Then we will split into two groups. Libin, you and Yunxian will go together as a private person.
I know the people I know well and I will conduct the official visit alone."
"Yes, Vice Premier Liu." Wang Tao nodded in agreement.
Next, Wang Tao talked about some of the current situation of Europa with Liu Qingbei and Guo Songtao.
Several major powers in Europe and Tsarist Russia in the east are hiding their capabilities and biding their time. They have not yet fully recovered from the trauma of the Crimean War.
Moreover, Tsarist Russia has carried out internal reforms in the past few years, and many of its original hidden diseases have been exposed. Now they keep a low profile externally and work hard to deal with their problems internally.
The German Confederation and the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the center are gradually reconciling, plus Italy in the south has just completed its unification.
Three central and European forces gradually formed and became closer and closer.
The French in the west are now gaining momentum. Under the management of Nassan, the domestic economic situation is good, and their industrial production is close to that of the Great Empire.
The French are now at war in Africa and Moxibus.
I heard that their battle in Moxigo was going very smoothly, and they had completely controlled the southeastern region of Moxico, so that the Moxican government forces could only shrink their forces to the western Moxigo Plateau to protect the capital city of Moxigo.
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The French Army and the North African Army led by Marshal Lorenz have taken control of the important eastern port city of Veracruz and are marching towards Orizaba, a strategic location southeast of Moxigo City.
Their goal is very clear, which is to capture the city of Moxico.
The Moxicans were obviously not prepared to go head-to-head with the French.
Moxigo’s President Juarez obviously doesn’t want to go head-to-head with the French either.
Moxigo still has a certain strategic depth, especially on the Moxigo Plateau in the west.
There are dangerous areas everywhere that are easy to defend but difficult to attack.
Juárez is now wreaking havoc in conservative areas in the west.
If he wants to reorganize his army to fight the French, he must have money.
But now Moxi can no longer collect money by collecting taxes from ordinary people.
Foreign trade has basically stopped.
The Baja California and western coastal plain areas to their west are both controlled by conservatives.
These conservatives have always been able to do business with countries in the Greater China Circle through the western ports, so they have money in their hands.
But Juarez did not have enough troops.
So he outsourced this matter to Changjiang Security Company.
The other party is a mercenary who only cares about money and does not care about his alignment or right or wrong.
Juárez knew these people because government troops suffered losses at the hands of these mercenaries several times during battles with the conservatives.
Since conservatives can hire them, Juarez can naturally use them as long as he is willing to pay a higher price.
Here in Amelia, there has always been a practice of using mercenaries.
Everyone knows the virtues of mercenaries.
It would be best to let these mercenaries who were once employed by the conservatives help the government forces to deal with the conservatives again.
Because they are most familiar with conservatives.
The senior security officials of the Yangtze River also thought the same way. Since the Renaissance Army had promised the French not to interfere in their battle in Moxico.
But there is no problem for security companies to help government troops deal with conservatives and make a fortune themselves at the same time!
For France, Moxico's affairs are their current focus.
Once they capture this place, they will surpass the Great Empire in terms of strategic layout.
The French relied on their territories in Canada and the Caribbean to surpass France in the Atlantic strategic situation.
Now France's goal is to compete with the Chinese for dominance in the Atlantic.
And then regain the status of Europa hegemony.
The three calculations are correct. Now is the time when the people of the country are at their weakest.
Whatever the French do at this time, they are least susceptible to interference.
Only after knowing the situation of each country can Liu Qingbei plan the next diplomatic activities in Europe.
In the Prime Minister's Residence in Berlin, Mr. Ironblood and King William I were having a private exchange.
"Otto, I heard that the negotiations between the Renaissance Army and the Chinese people have been suspended again?" the king asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this negotiation will not end for the time being."
"What is the plan of the Renaissance Army? They agreed to negotiate in the first place, so why did it take so long?" William I was not good at diplomacy, and he couldn't understand.
"Your Majesty, this question is actually very simple. The Renaissance Army has enough bargaining chips in their hands. They can continue to drag out this wartime state, but the Korean people can't do it. Now the merchant ships of the Korean people can't even leave the Atlantic Ocean. The goods they produce
Who are you selling it to?"
"The Renaissance Army does not have such a problem. They can still trade with us, France, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and other countries. They themselves have a large market like the Greater China Circle, so the impact of the war on them is nothing more than an increase.
It’s just some military expenses.”
"The Chinese lost not only military expenditures, but also a large amount of trade gains. As time went by, the Koreans completely lost their original markets in the Indian and Pacific Oceans."
The iron-blooded prime minister patiently explained to His Majesty the King.
"Oh! I really envy the Renaissance Army. It's great that they have such a vast space for development." William I sighed with envy.
"It would be great if we in Prussia could also have such a vast space for development."
"Your Majesty, we are gradually getting better now. Our High Seas Fleet has been able to deploy in the Mediterranean and even perform missions in Africa. This was something we could not even imagine before."
"Our domestic economic situation has been developing in a good direction in recent years. In the past year, we have opened up three colonies in Africa. The development of these places has created a lot of demand for our domestic production. In addition, we have established
The Central European Customs Union is also progressing rapidly, and by then our Prussian commodity market will be further expanded."
William I knew what Prime Minister Otto said. Prussia had made a big step forward from being a state to now ruling the entire northern German federation. Even its ancestors with outstanding merits had not achieved this.
things.
"Otto, I don't know why, but I still feel that there is an invisible shackle restraining us." William I's brows were still frowning.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I know what makes you feel like this. The time is coming soon. In a few days, I will meet with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Renaissance Army who came from afar. I believe he will
Give us some guidance." Mr. Ironblood comforted him.
"Yes, Otto, you must remember to ask the other party about their next plan for the Chinese people. If the Chinese people free their hands, they will definitely continue to suppress us."
"Your Majesty, no, the French will definitely be the first to be dealt with by the French." The prime minister said with a smile.
No matter how happy the French people dance now, they will fall badly in the end.
Otto knew very well that the Chinese people must be writing down their accounts in small notebooks now.
"It would be great if both the French and French fell, then we Prussia can control the future development of the entire Europa. Now Europa needs a powerful country that can control the overall situation and future development. Otherwise, let the Renaissance Army be left alone.
If it continues to develop, the entire world will be included in their order." William I said.
Obviously, he also knows the threat of the Renaissance Army. All Europa executives understand this truth.
In history, the continent of Europa has been invaded by Eastern civilization more than once.
They all know that if the Renaissance Army continues to develop, their power will gradually penetrate from the east to the west.
After all, Eurasia was originally one.
It is not geography that separates East from West.
Otherwise, there would not have been a country like Tsarist Russia that spanned the east and west.
What causes these things to exist separately is actually religious and cultural differences.
And religious and cultural differences can never withstand the erosion of force.
"Your Majesty, you are thinking too far." Otto interrupted William I.
It is unrealistic for the Prussians to contain the Baath Army now.
After all, the two sides are still allies, and Prussia's continued development cannot be separated from the support of the Baath Army.
If the two sides break off diplomatic relations at this time, the newly born German Federation will instantly fall into an economic crisis.
Because half of the trade of the German Federation is completed in the Greater China Circle.
In order to sell their products, they also need to import a large amount of raw materials from countries in the Greater China Circle.
As for Europe and Africa, the German Federation's share is too small, and they are unable to compete with the two powerful countries of France and France.
"Now there is no more suitable ally for us than the Renaissance Army. Whether they want to rule the entire world is not a question we should consider for the time being. In fact, no country has ever been able to rule the entire world. The history of Europa has long been
Gave us proof."
"A country that grows to a certain extent will inevitably disintegrate. In comparison, our goal is more realistic. We now want to break through the blockade of France and the French, turn our great Prussia into a powerful country, and then
Let us then integrate the entire European continent. This is the supreme ideal pursued by generations of great European kings."
"As for what you said about resisting the westward expansion of the Renaissance Army, that is something powerful countries like France and France need to consider now."