241 Combining Vertical and Horizontal
Hearing Emile Irving's suggestion, Paul Gibson stopped, turned around, looked at Emile Irving coldly, and looked at him for a full minute before asking in a cold tone.
"What? I think I will definitely lose, so I handed over the capital first?"
"Have your majesty calm down!"
Emil Irving knew Paul very well. He realized that Paul was completely angry because of his suggestion. Although he was the prime minister, Emil Irving was still scared by Paul's rhetoric. Paul Gibson looked at Emil who bowed his head and hummed.
"This matter is not over yet. Aren't they negotiating at Elena? Let's take a look at their negotiation results."
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The so-called negotiations by Paul Gibson were actually met by the messengers of the Negru Republic, the Third Republic of Vern, the Aronte Empire and the Ankenrein Empire during the negotiations between Elena and Elena. I don’t know who it was, but after discovering that everyone came to Elena for similar reasons, they ran around and connected each other, hoping to form a joint force in the regulation and restraint of Gastens. Once this suggestion was proposed, it quickly gained everyone’s recognition. In front of a person who might be the last great magician in this world, the previous contradictions of other mortal countries have quietly stood backwards, giving up their place for the main contradiction between the magician and the world.
When Ambassador of the Negro Republic, Misie Booker, pushed open an ordinary wooden door in the embassy district designated by Elena in Moon City, Ankenrien's special negotiator and Foreign Minister Darcy Felth were already standing respectfully by the door waiting for him. In this spacious conference room, in addition to Darcy Felth, there was also a big man known to Missie Booker, who was also waiting for his arrival.
Bruward Scodario, Foreign Secretary of the Third Republic of Vern.
"Two guys, I've been waiting for a long time. I've been wasting some time to make sure no one is following me. I hope you haven't waited too long."
Missy Booker bowed and saluted. Unlike the two professional foreign ministers in front of him, his current identity is only the director of the National Library of the Neglu Republic. If he did not consider that he had been the Foreign Minister of the Neglu Republic, how could these two people in front of him invite him to participate in this secret meeting?
"It's okay, their ears are everywhere here, be careful," Ankenyn Foreign Minister Darcy Felth spoke, while diligently approaching and leading Misie Booker to sit down at the long table in the middle of the conference room, and brought him a cup of tea.
"I don't have a servant, I have to make everything myself. I pour this cup of tea, so let's drink it."
"Brother Felth is now modest. His tea ceremony is also famous in our Third Republic of Vern. Blessed, Director Booker."
Bruward Scodario, the Foreign Minister of the Third Republic of Vern, was beating beside him, and sat opposite the two. Missy Booker looked at the two, bowed to Felth to express his gratitude, and took a sip of the tea in front of him. He closed his eyes slightly, let the liquid taste in his mouth, and then swallowed slowly, making a gentle sigh.
"Good tea!"
"Just like it!" Ankenyn's Foreign Minister Darcy Felth sat down next to Missy Booker and went straight to the point.
"The showdown is approaching now, and the relationship between our three families and Elena is not very good. It is possible that the one who is more likely to be targeted by him. It is really not easy to have the opportunity to sit down and chat. I don't go around in circles. Our initial idea is to hope that the one who can give us three promises."
"Please say it."
Missy Booker reached out to salute with a serious expression. Bruward Scodario, who was sitting opposite the two, nodded, waiting for Darcy Felth's conditions.
"First, unless any of our five major countries violates Elena's interests first, that person cannot intervene with extraordinary power."
Darcy Feelth repeated this sentence three times in Rein, Niglu and Fern to ensure that both negotiators could understand it. Misie Booker, ambassador of the Niglu Republic, recorded the sentence in his small notebook, silently thought, but did not make any comments at the first time. Bruward Scodario, the Foreign Minister of the Third Republic of Fern, thought for a while and gave his own suggestions.
"We should have no problem with this one. If he is really a great magician, then our three kingdoms are actually lambs to be slaughtered. This one can give us some psychological protection. As for whether he will accept or actually implement it, it can only depend on his own ideas. We actually have no restraints."
"We have also thought about this. Judging from his current statement, no matter whether he can only release the forbidden spell magic once, as he said, he should not really want to take the initiative to use magic to seek benefits for Elena. The forbidden spell magic he released before was only taken out when Elena was about to collapse, and the purpose was to save his life rather than make profits. Therefore, we think that the possibility of this one being agreed should be quite high."
Although the first clause proposed by Felth was only a short sentence, the manpower and energy required to put it into question was quite huge. The three present had been engaged in or had contact with diplomatic work, so they naturally knew that once the terms of this agreement were written, they would effectively restrict the behavior of various countries. Therefore, they also understood Darcy Felth's statement.
"We have no objection to this. This is a self-protection clause. Even if he does not agree, we can guess what he thinks and leave a backup for the subsequent work."
Misie Booker, Ambassador of the Republic of Neglu, nodded and gave his own evaluation. Seeing that everyone had no objection to the first item, Darcy Fels took the opportunity to throw out the second item.
"Article 2: Establish a six-party parliament led by Eilena to mediate disputes and international disputes among countries. The location of the parliamentary meeting is determined by Eilena. The chairman is appointed by Eilena. Each of the other five countries has a vice chairman, in charge of the relevant affairs of each country. Without the consent of the Six-party parliament, no country or party may launch a national war. Violators will be listed as a common enemy by the other five parties and may take any measures to prevent the war they initiated."
"This...", Missy Booker thought for a few seconds and nodded slightly, "This is not bad, and he also gave him power. In addition to limiting his extraordinary power, he also had to limit Elena's conventional force. Their steam machine guns and rear-mounted steam rifles were too powerful. If they continued to fight, we and Felth would not be able to stand it."
"We can't do it either. Those weapons are not particularly easy to imitate, but Elena can mass-made them. Sometimes we have to admit that he is indeed of extraordinary talent in some aspects."
Bruward Scodario, Foreign Minister of the Third Republic of Vern, did not disagree with the second article proposed by Felth. Although Elena's strength and territory are not as good as the traditional five major powers, Gastens's suspected identity as a magician has given this small land that only occupies two provinces and has the power to subvert any country. Just in case, it is indeed a good solution to put the war that Elena may launch into the cage of the Six-Party Council.
"I just don't know if that person will agree," Missy Booker raised his own concern, "None of us is a fool. The intentions of our two points are so obvious that he will not be unable to see them. If he does not agree-"
"If he doesn't agree, it means he really wants to make trouble for us. Then everyone will be ready for war or surrender."
Bruward Scodario answered Missy Booker's question very simply. As they said, the reason why the three parties are sitting together now is to force Elena to express their opinions. If that person agrees, several major countries will be somewhat relieved. If that person does not agree, several major countries should also prepare early to deal with an army suspected to be a great magician. In any case, this proposal will have no problems with several major countries except Elena.
"That's right, but it's better not to fight. War is not a good thing."
Just three months ago, Missy Booker, who was trying to win the Elena technology through war, spoke up righteously and without any embarrassment. The other two ambassadors also nodded frequently to this, and it seemed that they truly agreed.
"What is the third one?" Bruward Scodario of the Third Republic of Vern was a little curious. If the first one restricted that person's extraordinary power and the second one restricted Elena's technical advantages. Then, what angle does Darcy Felth plan to enter the third one?
"The third article is about communism." Darcy Ferth did not conceal his own ideas. "Third, the subjects of the Six-Parliament have the freedom to independently choose the state system and ideology, and the subjects of the Six-Parliament respect the theoretical paths and national systems of other subjects. Without the approval of the Six-Parliament, the ideology of its own country shall not be exported to any subject of the Six-Parliament."
"How does this six-party parliament vote? One person, one vote? Then that person will definitely not agree, right? The intention is too obvious." Missy Booker of the Republic of Negro frowned. Compared with the first two items, the third item restricted Elena from exporting communism was too obvious, and he was worried that it would cause that person's plan.
"Our bottom line is to remove the last sentence and only retain the theoretical path and national system of respecting other subjects. This is more gentle and vague, but it is difficult to judge whether their respective behaviors meet the requirements. Whether they can be implemented can only depend on the person's consciousness. As for the vote, Elena has the right to veto, but cannot forcefully pass the resolution, which is also our plan."
Darcy Felth simply responded to Missy Booker's question and looked at Bruward Scodario, "Mr. Scodario, what do you think?"
"The same sentence, if he wants to solve problems with magic, or if he can solve problems with magic, are these things useless? If he wants to play house with us with a stance, these things will have some uses. Add that last sentence first, and it will be just right to see what he thinks."
"It is definitely necessary to add it," Darcy Felth nodded and carefully observed the expressions of the two people. "These are the three most core points. Apart from these three, it is the establishment of the Six-Party Council. However, this institution is similar to the previous Six-Party Council. Excluding the Pope, joining Elena, and renamed the Six-Party Council. If we can promote the implementation of the Six-Party Council and the implementation of these three core terms, our negotiations will be basically successful."
"Even if he can win these three conditions, we probably have to give up some blood. There is no free lunch in this world. The market they have always wanted is open, so we probably have to make some concessions." Missy Booker has been in Elena for almost a month, and he can see what the man wants.
"If the market is open, I think the impact can actually be controlled," Bruward Scodario continued, "We have also been in contact with that Binbo Bobluf many times during this period. Elena's main demand is to open the market, especially the steam equipment market, and not impose high tariffs to protect the rights and interests of workers and serfs. Their steam equipment, except for those guns, has no other products at present. If it is just exported iron ore and pyroxene, I don't think it is too bad for us."
"They gave us a new steam locomotive called Red Flag, which is much better than your Rand Medal. The first car is planned to be auctioned at the Spring Roswell Auction, and you can check it out if you are interested."
"For you? Haven't you just fought a war? That's OK?" Missy Booker was a little surprised. They were killed by Elena and they were almost 200,000 people. They were now in their hearts. It was not easy to come over to negotiate. Unexpectedly, Ankenriin, who had been cut off, was so calm.
"There is nothing to do about this, after all, there is that person here," Darcy Felth shrugged. "We have no objection to opening the market, protecting serfs and workers, and want to try to talk about it again. Where are you?"
"We have no objection. Niglu's industrial production capacity is much better than theirs. Alena is too young. It is difficult for them to compete with us when they do exports."
Missy Booker answered quickly, as he said, the Republic of Negro was not afraid of such competition.
"We are too. Steam powered equipment is the strength of the Third Republic of Vern. Apart from Aronte, we have never been afraid of anyone. Moreover, no matter how powerful that person is, he should not become a steam master and a genius while becoming a magician, right?"
Bruward Scodario is not worried either. The trackless steam locomotives in the Third Republic of Vern are changing the world. Even if there is really a red flag, how can I threaten themselves with Elena's background and production capacity? Moreover, it is easy to imitate something like a steam engine. At that time, I will find a factory in China to make it a copy. Don't you have to bow your head and go out?
"What do you think of the three core clauses?" Darcy Felth confirmed again.
"We can."
“We don’t have a big problem.”
Chapter completed!