Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1120

[Chapter 1109 Prince]

“What a great country.”

Rhodes admired from the bottom of his heart. Brooke and Henry had complicated expressions. They already had a premonition of what they would encounter next.

The car continued to speed, and fifteen minutes later, the convoy stopped at the gate of the Imperial City.

The envoys got out of the car with some hesitations. The comfort and speed of the car left a deep impression on them.

If possible, they are willing to continue taking a car around Qingzhou.

“Everyone, please!” Tang Wenjie made an inviting gesture, and everyone followed him into the palace. After walking along the winding path for about ten minutes, they arrived at a beautiful garden.

Flowers are blooming here, bees and butterflies are dancing around, it’s like a paradise.

A long table has been set up in the square in the garden. The maids and eunuchs are setting the tableware. The cabinet ministers and Xiao Ming are already waiting here.

There is no doubt that this negotiation is also very important to the empire, because it means how much oil and water the empire can squeeze out of Europe.

“Your Majesty!”

After Tang Wenjie guided him to Xiao Ming, Rhodes saluted to express his respect, and other envoys followed Rhodes to make the same move.

“Hahaha… Everyone, please take a seat.”

Xiao Ming smiled heartily and motioned for everyone to come to the table. Although he was the winner, he still had to be polite on the surface.

As for the back-and-forth at the negotiation table, that’s another matter.

Everyone sat down, and the food and drinks were served one after another. Pang Yukun and other cabinet ministers immediately used the empire’s wine table culture to pour wine on Rhodes and others.

Noon is just a simple lunch, not a time for negotiation. After all, when you want to negotiate, you need to talk from family to family.

But it would be great if these messengers could get drunk and swallow the truth.

Brooke and Henry were somewhat flattered that the cabinet ministers of the Eastern Empire were so enthusiastic. After all, losers in wars always feel aggrieved.

But what they don’t understand is that they are being tricked.

After three rounds of drinking, Rhodes and the others were all drunk under the torment of high-concentration liquor, and their tongues were bent when they spoke.

Seeing everyone staggering around, Xiao Ming winked at Pang Yukun. The ministers understood and immediately left with the envoys. Of course, they did not forget to use the trump card of this negotiation.

Everyone left, leaving the table in a mess. At this time, a sixteen-year-old boy stood up from his seat.

It was Xiao Yi.

“Father, why bother with these defeated people? Can’t we just state the empire’s conditions directly?”

Xiao Ming glanced at Xiao Yi. Unknowingly, Xiao Yi had grown up slowly. Xiao was now sixteen years old. Yi is already studying at Qingzhou University, and in two years he will be able to graduate and officially handle some affairs related to the prince.

“I remember telling you that affairs between countries must not be messed up based on temperament. A Japanese country can cause a lot of troubles, let alone Europe, which has already half-footed its foot in civilized society. It is very easy to make these envoys look ugly. But the consequences may be that the empire has to sacrifice thousands of soldiers to achieve this, and it only requires talking to achieve different effects.”

Xiao Ming’s words were a bit serious.

Xiao Yi is now the prince. The reason why he established the prince was because the empire was unstable and he was worried about his own safety.

Because at that time, if something happened to him, the empire would be in chaos, and having a prince could stabilize people’s hearts.

But now the prince represents something different.

After all, with the development of imperial education, the people of the empire are becoming more and more knowledgeable, and the thinking of the people is becoming more and more active.

The Renaissance is no longer just talked about, but is booming, and the result of this is that the culture of the empire has also gotten rid of the feudal ignorance of the past and moved towards modernization.

The deified imperial power gradually lost its mysterious color and became the supreme authority accepted by the whole empire.

And in this way, it is one thing for the empire to accept his rule, but it is another thing to accept Xiao Yi’s rule.

After all, he was the one who shaped the empire, and his prestige was unrivaled, and no one could take his place. However, Xiao Yi had no merit and it was difficult to convince the public.

Therefore, if there is no breakthrough in genetic technology when his deadline is approaching, even if he passes Xiao Yi, it is still unknown whether these empire elders who have followed him to conquer the country will be able to support him.

But no matter what it is, he hopes that Xiao Yi is good enough. After all, Xiao Yi is his eldest son, and he has always had high hopes for Xiao Yi.

What he really looks forward to is whether Xiao Yi can inherit the throne by relying on his own ability, rather than relying on his father’s influence.

Xiao Yi shrank his neck when he heard this and did not dare to say anything more.

Xiao Ming frowned when he saw this, and said: “Also, you must tell your true thoughts in front of me, and don’t pretend to be tough…”

When Xiao Yi spoke, he could tell that this was not the case.

Xiao Yi’s original intention was that Xiao Yi said it to suit his temper, because he often criticized Xiao Yi for being somewhat womanly.

“Yes, Father.” Xiao Yi suddenly regained his gentle and elegant demeanor, and said: “My son thought that the empire had been fighting for years and should no longer waste its people and money to fight in Europe. The empire’s population could only be restored to tens of millions, and it would control the entire Southeast Asia and East Asia. , Siberia is already very difficult, not to mention that it takes more than 30,000 kilometers from the empire to Europe. Even if all the empire’s ships are used to provide supplies, it will be quite difficult. In Erchen’s view, if enough benefits can be obtained from this negotiation, it will be enough. It’s not too late to consider it when you have the strength for an expedition in the future.”

Xiao Ming nodded and said, “That’s what you said. It seems that you have learned a lot about government affairs over the years.”

Xiao Yi felt happy. In his eyes, Fei Yue’er and his father were truly strict fathers and loving mothers.

Because of this, he was a little afraid of his father.

“My son has never dared to relax.” Xiao Yi said honestly.

“Well, but you still have too much to learn. My father will grow old one day, and one day you will have to fight alone in the whirlpool of political struggle.” Xiao Ming said, “Go back. Let me let you know during the negotiations tomorrow. Just listen. When you graduate from the academy, I will arrange a position for you to start from a young age. Managing a country is not easy.”

“Yes, Father,” Xiao Yi responded and turned to leave.

Watching Xiao Yi’s figure disappear, Xiao Ming looked at the rockery on one side and shouted: “Don’t come out yet!”

After his words fell, two teenagers of similar age walked out.

“Father.” Two young men with faces somewhat similar to his said with some fear.

“How audacious, who let you eavesdrop here?” The people in front of him were no one else, but the second prince Xiao Tong and the fourth prince Xiao Xuan.

“It was the second brother who dragged me here. He said that he also wanted to learn from his father’s way of governing the country.” Xiao Xuan looked like he was about to cry with fear.

Xiao Tong gave Xiao Xuan a roll of his eyes when he heard this, “Coward, I won’t let you play again next time.”

PS: There is one more chapter, it will be later.

(End of chapter)