Chapter 785: Making Peace

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Calcutta.

The location of the British Governor's Mansion in Tianzhu.

At this moment, Governor Bolt, dressed in a black tailcoat, was drinking red wine and chatting with Markwen, the Frankish Governor of Jiaozhi, in his private garden courtyard.

Two Tianzhu maidens served at their sides, adding red wine to their glasses from time to time.

In the garden, a white Steward was leading Tianzhu servants in pruning flower branches.

"Governor Bolt, if it weren't for these Tianzhu servants, I would have almost thought I had arrived in Britain." Taking a light sip of red wine, Markwen gently swirled his glass, looking nothing but envious.

In the Western Lands, there is no country that does not envy the Tianzhu under British control.

And in fact, Britain also views Tianzhu as a forbidden prize that no one else may touch.

Tianzhu, dozens of native states, a population of over one hundred million.

What an enviable, massive market this is.

It is precisely because of the existence of Tianzhu that Britain can find a place to digest its surplus industrial goods.

Furthermore, because they fear that the Ross country, which has expanded its influence into Zhongtu, will reach its demonic hand toward Tianzhu, Britain has been blocking the Ross country at every turn these years.

This shows how much importance Britain places on Tianzhu.

"No, this is Britain, one of the territories of the empire on which the sun never sets." Bolt straightened his body, emphasizing this point.

In recent years, Calcutta has gained railways and Steam Locomotives, as well as a Steam Industry; Britain has invested heavily.

Tianzhu has become an indispensable part of Britain; otherwise, Britain would suffer major losses.

This is also one of the reasons why he was so nervous when the British Fleet in Dongying was completely annihilated.

A demon has risen in Dongtu; if left to run rampant, Tianzhu will face the most direct threat.

Precisely because of this, after inviting Markwen to Calcutta for the first time, he invited him a second time to deepen their interactions.

As the Governor of Tianzhu, he is actually responsible for all affairs in Tianzhu and Dongtu, and in the face of emergencies, he has the right to take all military and diplomatic measures.

In addition to inviting Markwen,

during this period, he had also discussed the situation in Dongtu with the Folangji Governor Fei Wen and the Stedan Governor Tremu.

The news that the British Fleet had been annihilated by the Yan King Fleet came as a shock to him.

For him, he must integrate all the power of the Western Lands countries in Dongtu to deal with the rise of the Yan King in the North Territory of Dasong.

To this end, based on intelligence provided by Dongying, he even sent people to Tibet, attempting to make contact with the Northern Di and the Ross Consul Ivan who is with the Northern Di.

In short, before the parliament makes a decision, he must ensure the safety of British colonies in Dongtu.

And strengthen the role of the Eastern Land Alliance to deal with this Yan King.

"It is just that this pearl is now in danger, much like your Frankish pearl, Jiaozhi." Bolt sighed, then dragged Jiaozhi into the conversation.

Sure enough, Markwen's expression darkened.

Back then, after the Sam Country became independent, it immediately prepared to drive the forces of the Western Lands countries out of the New Continent.

One can imagine what this Yan King will do after unifying Dasong?

After all, this Yan King has already reached his hand toward Dongying.

And intelligence from all aspects shows that this Yan King is different from any traditional Dongtu aristocrat. …

He has built a massive fleet, clearly harboring the ambition to compete with them in the Western Lands for spheres of influence.

It was precisely because he felt this that he decided to accept Bolt's request.

Britain does not want to lose Tianzhu, and they do not want to lose Jiaozhi.

Besides this, there is another point: Britain took a secret regarding a Rifled Musket capable of overturning the current way of war to share with him.

This secret is enough to tempt him, to tempt the Franks, and to cooperate with Britain's actions in Dongtu.

"You don't need to deliberately remind me; I certainly remember this point," Markwen said.

Bolt chuckled twice, and thinking of something, he said: "By the way, I have an idea. I intend to send envoys to Yanzhou to establish diplomatic relations with the Yan King. Do you Franks want to participate?"

"Diplomatic relations? Have you been scared out of your wits by the natives of Dasong, preparing to submit to them?" Markwen teased.

In reality, he had guessed Bolt's intentions and already agreed in his heart.

For these two or three hundred years, they have almost conquered the globe, relying not only on guns and Artillery, but also on fox-like cunning.

Bolt leaned back in his chair and smiled, "This is just a delaying tactic to postpone our direct conflict with the Yan King. Also, to understand our opponent's trump cards; feigning a request for peace to confuse this Yan King."

The British fleet in Dongtu is finished, and it will take time to dispatch a new fleet from the homeland.

During this time, he does not want the Yan King's fleet to reach Tianzhu and harm British trade.

And sending envoys—the back-and-forth will take several months, which can buy them a lot of time.

However, this is clearly not enough, so he said to Markwen again: "But before that, I also hope the Frankish navy will ensure the safety of the Malacca Strait. Stedan has also agreed; they will assist you. As for Folangji, they seem unwilling to get involved in the conflict with the Yan King."

Upon hearing this, Markwen snorted coldly, "That is not up to them. As long as Britain and we Franks join forces to pressure Folangji, I am not afraid they won't cooperate."

Malacca is an important passage from the Tianzhu sea area to the Dongtu sea area.

This strait is currently under British control.

There are Forts and garrisons on both sides of the strait.

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And they, the Franks, have six Steamships and eight Sailing Warships in Jiaozhi.

Relying on British fortifications and the Stedan fleet, they can prevent the Yan King Fleet from passing through.

After discussing this matter, Markwen thought of something, "By the way, do not forget your promise: provide Rifled Muskets and ammunition to my Frankish army in Jiaozhi."

In Dongtu, only Britain has the capability to produce firearms and Artillery.

Although they have mastered the secret of Dasong's firearms, the British want them, the Franks, to join forces to defeat the Yan King Army, just as they formed a Coalition to defeat the Ross people in the Western Lands back then.

They must take on more responsibility.

"You need not worry about that; once the factory machines in Tianzhu start turning, Rifled Muskets will flow out like water," Bolt said with a smile.

Wolf would not be returning, but the Bullets he had obtained from the people of Sam Country had returned.

After some testing, they discovered the secret of the Conical Bullet.

This left them feeling shocked.

Naturally, he wanted to hide this secret, but he knew that it could not be kept hidden forever.

Rather than keeping it under wraps, it was better to use it to trade for benefits with Frank and demonstrate his sincerity.

In fact, his decision was correct.

Now, they had obtained the support of Frank.

With this matter settled, three days later, a Britain Merchant Ship set sail toward Great Song.

They were heading to Yanzhou to attempt to establish diplomatic relations with Yan Wang.

Dear reader, this chapter is finished. I wish you a pleasant read! ^0^