Chapter 830: 830 glass ashtray
Chapter 830 830 Glass Ashtray
"We are willing to share intelligence with your country. We guarantee that all activities of our intelligence agencies in your country will be stopped..." On the negotiation table, the Ambassador of the Lions Empire to the Datang Empire came up with a new bargaining chip.
The diplomats from Tang State whispered to each other, and after talking in lowered voices for a while, the leading diplomat continued to speak in an official tone: "It is a good thing that your country is willing to cooperate with our country in intelligence, but Mr. Ambassador, you still haven't mentioned it. How to solve this Longdao aircraft training incident.”
"I emphasize again! This incident has nothing to do with our country! We are also victims! Everything James did has nothing to do with our country!" The ambassador of the Lions Empire quickly said what he had said eight hundred times. .
Just kidding, this kind of thing is absolutely unacceptable. If you bite him to death, it is a deliberate frame-up by other countries! be honest? Stop making trouble, who can guarantee that Tang’s diplomats will not fall out in the next second, pull out their pistols and shout “War begins!”
Lines Empire’s attitude on this matter is: I was wronged, I have never done such a thing! But... I'll pay you as much as you want! I’m sorry, I kneel down and say it too! Do you think we can just expose this matter?
The diplomat of the Tang Empire sneered and asked: "Who would believe this kind of lie to a three-year-old child? What we want is evidence. You say that you were framed, who can prove it?"
They say we did it. Do you have any evidence? Although he wanted to shout these words out, the Ambassador of Lanes weighed his head and felt that it might not be strong enough.
"I know what you want to say, but we have evidence." The diplomat of the Tang Empire continued to sneer and pushed a photo to the other party: "At the same time as the Dragon Island incident broke out, a cruiser from your country appeared in Outskirts of Dragon Island! How do you explain this?"
The cruiser was actually discovered by Tang Guo's patrol plane. When it was discovered, it stayed where it was, obviously waiting for something. It wasn't until the Dongchuang incident occurred and Tang's destroyers arrived that the cruiser quickly left.
"Moreover, we captured some encrypted messages... The cruiser left only after receiving a message... How do you explain this?" The Tang diplomat tapped his fingers lightly on the photo. He seemed to be waiting for the other party to speak.
The ambassador of the Lines Empire had already received the instruction. He gritted his teeth and refused to admit that the Lines Empire was involved, so he could only bite the bullet and continue to explain: "Our cruiser is really bad... The bad thing is there."
"Moreover, that encrypted telegram... was a telegram sent normally by our naval liaison... It's just a coincidence." He took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat on his forehead before looking up at Tang Guo's diplomacy. Officer: "That's the fact, it's just a coincidence."
In any case, you have no direct evidence to prove that we are the masterminds behind the scenes. Refusal to admit it can always be used as a final fig leaf.
"You should be very lucky! Fortunately, I don't have the authority to hit you on the head with an ashtray!" The Tang diplomat opposite said, leaning on the back of his chair and looking at the huge, crystal clear glass ashtray in the center of the table.
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In Tang Mo's office, Roger, Harry, who came to report on his work, Alice, Simone and others were also having a meeting.
They were discussing the issue of whether it was appropriate for the Tang State to declare war on the Lions Empire. Hatred and resentment are just excuses. When implemented, they are nothing more than benefits.
Whether to declare war on a country, you only need to pay attention to three issues:
The first question: Is it possible to defeat this country? If not, it is best not to do so.
Second question: Do other countries have any objections to your attack on this country? If they don’t, then the attack will be in vain.
The third question: Is there any benefit from attacking this country? This question is very important. If there is no benefit at all from attacking this country, then there is no need to attack it.
Many people complain that the rulers in Chinese history were not very willing to expand, and they were complacent and lacked enterprising spirit.
But in fact, most of the time, China's rulers at the time were troubled by the third problem: looking around, the rest of the country was full of barren mountains and rivers, and there was really no need to fight.
There is no way. Those good places on the map are too far away from your base, and you cannot defend them. You have to give up because of the waste of people and money.
"It's not difficult to completely annihilate the Lions Empire's fleet, but we might have to expose our secret weapon..." Loew deliberately avoided the term aircraft carrier fleet. After all, there are many people here who are in charge of economics and military affairs. It doesn't matter.
"The problem is that there is no benefit in annihilating Lanes' fleet, and there is no economic benefit in sinking the ship." Alice sat next to Tang Mo and said in a very pleasant voice.
"Your Highness is right. If war is declared, the one we want most is Bunas, but this goal is not easy to achieve." Loew took over and continued.
Tang Mo also nodded. The last time his fleet landed remotely was when they attacked Dongwan Island. That was six or seven years ago. At that time, relying on the advantage that the Tang Army's weapons were an era more advanced than the Mirage's flintlocks, the Tang troops launched a landing regardless of the situation and captured Dongwan Island in one fell swoop.
But... it is obviously impossible to carry out a super-long-distance landing operation so easily now: no matter how bad the Lions Empire is, there is still no problem in organizing defenses near Bunas.
The opponent also has machine guns and heavy artillery. The Tang army coming from afar wants to capture Bunas, but it may really have to pay a high price.
Needless to say, as long as 20,000 corpses are dumped in the beach port, the little benefit Tang Guo gets from getting Bunas back may not be enough to make up for the losses.
Another problem is that Susas occupied North Ridge, and now there is only a vicious forest with most of the trees cut down from Bunas.
Once the war breaks out, Susas will definitely take advantage of the situation and rob them. Then they will set out from the northern part of the Vicious Forest and attack Bunas. What will happen to the Tang State?
Even the Lions Empire can be even more powerful. If the navy is no longer needed, Bunas will be given to the Susas Empire... Use the greed of the Susas Empire to isolate the Tang Empire. By then, the Tang Dynasty will not even be able to defeat the Lions Empire.
"Landing in Bunas is something we have to do sooner or later, but doing it immediately seems a bit too hasty." Tang Mo spoke, setting the tone for the topic of this meeting.
His Majesty the Emperor is unwilling to start a war now, so the focus of diplomatic work will be on "paying off a small sum of money to let the Lions country go".
"What your Majesty said is absolutely true. The war against Lanes will also have a great impact on the economic circle that our country is maintaining. Some of the gains outweigh the losses." Simone said.
This former staff member of the Finance Minister of the Lions Empire has now become a capable minister under Alice. He has always been engaged in economic work and has always done well.
"Indeed, I also think that the impact on the economy is too great." Harry, who was sitting next to him, nodded.
He was originally in charge of the work of Linshui. Because of the peace for a whole year, Linshui's current economic development is very rapid, which can be described as a thousand miles a day.
Linshui Port is simply the Tang Dynasty version of Shanghai Legend, with tall buildings and prosperous and busy port terminals, a proud and vibrant scene.
If a war breaks out, Linshui Port will inevitably be affected, and many ports, including Dongwan Port, Fengshun Port, and Weigang, may slow down their development. In comparison, a Bunas really doesn't seem that important.
"We also hope to get Bunas back immediately. After all, it is of great significance to all of us." Roger glanced at Harry, then at Alice and Tang Mo, and then continued: “We have a lot of great memories there and it was our home.”
"However, it is not in our current interests to bring it back to ruins and pay the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers to bring it back." He paused, as if to convince himself: "So, we should wait, wait for someone to One day, we can get it back completely..."
"Uncle Roger is right." Tang Mo did not call Roger the prime minister, but used the title he used during the Bunas period: "One day, we will definitely return there and become the masters of Bunas again. ! A dignified master.”
"Leave everything to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and let them play with Lanes! Take as many things as you can! In short, this time, let's let our 'old friend' Lanes I go..." Tang Mo smiled and emphasized the word old friend: "I am very nostalgic, so give him a chance!"
Having said this, he added: "For example, Sophia, I gave her two chances, but she didn't cherish it very much. I also gave him a chance in Lions I, hoping that he... would cherish our friendship."
"He will definitely do it." Loew laughed: "If he doesn't cherish it, we will hang him on the street lamp."
"If he doesn't want to live a good life, then let's settle the account with him...my father, and Beiling!" Alice also said.
"That's right!" Tang Mo stood up and ended the meeting: "Privately convey this intention to Lions I and tell him that if there is another time, we won't be able to talk so easily!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!" Leo stood up, lowered his head and promised: "He will receive a warning soon."
“Your Majesty, long live my emperor!” Seeing Tang Mo holding Alice’s hand and leaving the conference room, everyone stood up and sang with their heads held high.
(End of this chapter)