The first meeting with Charles I went very poorly. Looking back, Xu Erjue couldn't help but complain.
The officials of the empire must read through the biographies and materials of the previous emperors to learn from the past. Therefore, they are all familiar with the virtues of the emperors of the Zhu family.
Especially Emperor Chongzhen, everyone can even say that they have experienced it personally and understand it best.
Unexpectedly, when he arrived in Europe thousands of miles away, King Charles I of England was even worse than Chongzhen in terms of his willfulness, pretentiousness, stubbornness and corruption.
"Haha, as His Majesty said, the butt determines the head. As a feudal king, Charles I naturally has attributes. It seems that this person cannot be counted on."
Liao Zhongjian already has a clear idea.
"What should we do? Will it affect our operations?"
Kong Zhiguang was a little worried.
Before coming to Europe, the center and the mission repeatedly negotiated and coordinated, and finally decided on a strategy of supporting the backward king and eliminating the advanced parliament, thus interrupting the development of Britain.
As a result, the qualities displayed by Charles I were completely inconsistent with the empire's expectations.
The most important thing is that this person cannot bring benefits to the empire at all, so there is no need to support him.
Liao Zhongjian was very indifferent.
"Don't worry, we have a flexible diplomatic strategy. If it doesn't work, we may turn around and negotiate peace with Parliament. Doesn't such a big UK have mature politicians?"
The subtext is that they can choose as friends whoever is willing to sell out British interests.
Although allowing Parliament to control the British power is not conducive to the balance of the European continent. But if Parliament can pay enough benefits, some things cannot be discussed.
At the same time, the Dutch are also discussing.
"King Charles is stubborn and hostile to us. If this continues, our goals will not be achieved."
De Ruyter was worried.
Marton Tropp also frowned.
"It's too early to draw conclusions now. It would be better to wait until I discuss it with my Chinese friends before making a decision."
In this regard, Deruitt also believes that this is the best way.
Although the Netherlands is right next to it and has the support of the entire country, this team is currently dominated by the Empire.
After all, it was the empire that planned the entire strategy, and it was also the empire that played a leading role in the naval battle just now.
Even though the Imperial Fleet has fewer warships, the combat effectiveness displayed is really breathtaking.
Both Marton Tropp and De Ruyter had made up their minds. After returning, they urged William II to increase efforts to purchase such warships from the empire.
It would be best to introduce manufacturing technology.
After all, the Netherlands has an excellent and complete shipbuilding system. As long as it can figure out how to manufacture third-level battleships, it can produce them itself.
Marton Tropp is sure.
As long as the number of third-level battleships owned by the Netherlands reaches fifty, the Netherlands will become the number one maritime power in Europe.
Of course, he had not thought about competing with the Empire on the sea in the future.
China and the Netherlands have cooperated well over the years and share common interests. Their spheres of influence have long been clearly defined and there is no conflict.
"Give up some of your interests and unite more people to support us. Only in this way can we defeat the parliament and regain state power. Father, we don't have much time."
In the royal castle, Prince Charlie was also earnestly persuading his father.
Unlike Charles I, Prince Charlie wandered around Europe after the military defeat and suffered hardships. Although it was extremely hard, it also tempered his will and made his thinking more rational.
In his opinion, the arrival of China and the Netherlands is a great opportunity for the royal family to turn defeat into victory.
In the face of this opportunity, there is no point in selling some benefits.
After all, once it fails, people will die and the current persistence will be meaningless.
Even if the demands of China and the Netherlands will greatly weaken Britain's strength, being the king of a weak country is better than being a dead man!
"Stop talking! I am the monarch appointed by God and possess the supreme legal power. There is no difference between the Chinese, the Dutch and the traitors in the Parliament. There is no way they can be above me, the king."
Charles I roared like thunder, and his cold eyes were obviously dissatisfied with Prince Charlie.
Prince Charlie was impatient and wanted to persuade, but Ruprecht stood up quickly.
"Your Highness, the prince has come from afar and is tired. He is tired of thinking and has some shortcomings. I believe that after a while, he will understand your painstaking efforts."
The Duke of Cumberland was a close confidant of Charles I and the most courageous and skillful commander of the royal army.
His words finally made Charles I temporarily calm down and lowered the fierce atmosphere.
Then without saying a word, he took Prince Charlie and left.
"Mr. Duke, don't you understand that the royal family is in crisis? If this continues, we will all be guillotined."
Ruprecht pulled Prince Charlie to a deserted corner and lowered his voice as much as possible.
"Your Highness, if the king could listen to this opinion, would we be in this situation?"
Prince Charlie stopped in shock, but saw endless sadness in Ruprecht's eyes.
Could it be that the supreme commander of the royal army also despaired of Charles I?
"Perhaps we are running out of time, and the Scots will inevitably take action. Your Highness, perhaps the important task of revitalizing the royal family will fall on you."
The imperial mission welcomes visitors.
"Guests from far away, do you want to firmly support His Highness the King?"
Simons De Vere, one of the elders of the Scottish Oath sect, looked at everyone in the empire with bright eyes and vigilance.
The arrival of China and the Netherlands has brought new changes to the treacherous situation and made the Scots extremely nervous.
This is a force that can change the situation, and the Scots cannot be careful.
Seeing the Scotsman's appearance, Liao Zhongjian thought of a possibility.
"We originally thought that His Royal Highness the King could be a good partner, but now it seems that everything is not as good as expected. I don't know if there will be any real friends here?"
The Scots immediately couldn't sit still and quickly gathered together to murmur, obviously discussing this new change.
After a long time, it was De Vere who still came forward on behalf of the Scottish Covenant Presbyterian Church.
"The reason His Royal Highness the King is in today's predicament is that there is a problem with his belief. We have been working hard to reverse his wrong ideas, but unfortunately, the King has fallen into too deep. This is a disaster for the King and his people, and we don't know how far it will come.