Chapter 1009: Expel

The sunlight in the Zhengda Guangming Hall was blocked by a dark cloud in the sky, which made the main hall appear slightly dark.
Brook's face is not very clear in this light, but everyone can feel his tension.
In fact, Brooke's nervous heart was trembling now, and the conditions proposed by the emperor almost all exceeded the bottom line he had drawn up before coming here.
But Queen Vidomeya and the House did not figure out a problem. This time the negotiations were not negotiating with any European country. They were facing a distant eastern empire.
In his opinion, the strength of this empire is even better than that of Britain. In this negotiation, they have no license.
"His Majesty, I can't agree to any of these requests, because it exceeds all the bottom lines we provide, and I hope that your Majesty can make reasonable suggestions." Brook's expression became more and more serious.
"Reasonable suggestion?" Xiao Ming smiled playfully. "Allowing you British to establish diplomatic relations with the Chinese Empire, and to exchange information on what is needed, is the greatest kindness I have given you. As for Nanyang, it is not something Europeans can get involved. I urge you to accept the current conditions, otherwise I can only drive you out of the Southeast Asian countries by myself."
"His Majesty……"
Brook is desperate. He has only arrived here for more than half a year, but now I am afraid he will return without success. "Your Majesty, please allow me to go back and relay these conditions to the British House and the Queen. I think we will be able to establish a stable relationship. "
Xiao Ming was a little disappointed. It seemed impossible for him to take down the Southeast Asian colonies by negotiation, so he said coldly: "Of course, but remember, the Chinese Empire and the United Kingdom are in a position before the negotiation has yielded results. State of war."
Brooke's face became completely dark, and the emperor's words just now had obvious threats, because any offensive actions taken by a country in a state of war were taken for granted.
Perhaps this time around, the British colonies have all been in the hands of the Chinese Empire.
"In that case, I'm leaving!" Brook was helpless, he didn't have the right to betray the colony.
Watching Brooke and his party walk out of the hall, Zhan Xingchang said: "This negotiation with Britain and France will probably come to an end. The most effective way for these extraterritorial countries to recognize reality is war."
Yang Chengye said: "The purpose of their coming this time is just to truce with us to win more preparation time. The two can exchange what is needed, and they can get our technology. These Europeans are really good at fighting. Good abacus."
Xiao Ming nodded slightly. He said: "Old Yang Ge said that it is precisely because of this that I put forward these conditions, but since we can't get what we want through negotiation, we can only solve it by war." The military reform has been completed, and now is a good time to use troops." Fiji squeezed his beard and smiled softly.
Pang Yukun said: "The talks in Britain are broken, and it is estimated that France will not be any better. As the emperor said, it is still a long time for Britain and France to completely soften in Asia."
Xiao Ming was noncommittal. He then asked Qian Dafu to call Henry into the palace and made a similar request. Like Brooke, Henry chose to refuse, and he was even more straightforward than Brooke.
Within an hour, the envoys of Britain and France left one after another, and the negotiations finally ended in failure.
"Get ready for war!"
In the Palace of Light, Xiao Ming made a decision.
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Outside the palace gate, Brook is waiting for Henry. Seeing Henry come out with a sullen face, he said: "It seems that the result of your negotiation is not much better."
"That said, it seems you must be talking badly." Henry judged Brooke's situation from Brooke's tone.
Nodding, Brooke said directly: "Failed, this greedy emperor is asking too much, which is unacceptable for Britain."
"Mine is the same, but this is the result I need." Henry smiled mysteriously.
France seems to be strong now, but in fact it is full of internal contradictions. The army has already criticized André's rule. If the war in Asia fails, public opinion will make André roll down sooner. They need a stronger leader.
Brooke obviously couldn't understand Henry's meaning. He said: "This is really a strange sentence. Maybe we should talk about cooperation now. Are you so ready to lose your colony?"
"A fragmented Europe cannot fight the Chinese Empire. Only when the entire Europe is bathed in the glory of France can we have the possibility of victory." Henry said coldly.
Brook froze for a moment. He suddenly felt a little uneasy. Combined with the news he had received, all terrible changes seemed to be happening in France now.
This change goes against the purpose of the French Revolution and wanders the ghost of the restoration of the empire.
He was about to ask, when Tang Wenjie came out from the palace gate to the two of them.
"My emperor has ordered that British and French envoys are not allowed to stay in Qingzhou and leave the borders of the Chinese Empire quickly." Tang Wenjie looked like an official business.
Brook sighed. He was also going to stay in Qingzhou for a while to observe here. Now this possibility has been completely eliminated. Obviously, the emperor did not leave them any face.
With a sigh, Henry and Brook led the mission staff to the station with Tang Wenjie. They will return under Tang Wenjie's supervision.
At the same time that Brook and Henry were deported, Xiao Ming returned to the Imperial Study Room, and then he summoned Cui Shangan, the chief officer of the staff.
Niu Ben and Luo Quan formally requested him to retreat during the military reform~EbookFREE.me~ and he also agreed to their request. After that, the Military Aircraft Department was cancelled, but the General Staff Headquarters was retained.
Cui Shangan, who was formerly Luo Quan’s adjutant in the General Staff Headquarters, was promoted by him. Through this military reform, the functions of the General Staff Headquarters have also been refined. First, his orders will go directly to the various military regions through the General Staff Headquarters. Second, the General Staff Headquarters. Set up the logistics department and the equipment department, and the third is responsible for drafting combat plans.
In general, after the military reform, he will lead the army more directly.
"emperor."
Cui Shang Anli looked a little excited in front of Xiao Ming.
Just a year ago, he was still depressed. He did not expect that he first entered the General Staff from the Qingzhou Army at the time, and now suddenly became the chief officer of the General Staff.
Many officials regard Cui Shangan's gain as a check and balance of the emperor's Fei family. After all, Cui Shangan is the elder brother of the current imperial concubine, and there are also rumors that it is the emperor's acquaintance.
But no matter what the reason is, Cui Shangan is quite proud now.