After all, it was a ruthless man who sent the king to the guillotine in the original time and space. After the beautiful dream was exposed, Cromwell had nothing to accept, and he did not transform into the Roaring Emperor. Instead, he simply gave up this plan and instead studied how to delay time and how to delay France into the water.

For Cromwell, delaying time is the best choice at the moment, and it can be said that it is the only choice, but for Liu Wenbing it is completely different.

The longer it takes, the more unfavorable it will be for Liu Wenbing to be. How could His Majesty, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, be willing to be with him? He still wants to make a lot of trouble. Now something happens here, who is not thinking about making a lot of trouble?

Now the problem that only needs the South China Sea Fleet to solve is possible. When it comes to that man’s desk, it will probably become a joint operation between the East China Sea Fleet and the South China Sea Fleet, and then bring hundreds of thousands of horsemen out to start the film together. The more you get, the more troubles you will get!

In fact, Emperor Chongzhen was already smiling and his eyes were almost gone!

Europe is good, England is good. Before digging the Suez Canal, it seemed to be just to kill England or some small European country. Now England has jumped out on its own initiative and finally reminds itself of the troubles in Europe!

Between wives and big and big wives and the European battlefield, Emperor Chongzhen decisively chose the European battlefield. The wives and big and big wives are in the harem. Can they still grow wings and fly?

Besides, these little girls are now thinking about letting her take a few concubines into the palace, how can she do what they want?

Is the battlefield not fun anymore, or is it boring for the barbarians to kill? Do you think about those little girls in the harem every day? Do you think I am the few scoundrels who are Miqing?

However, Emperor Chongzhen's intention to personally expedition was unanimously opposed by almost everyone, including the British Duke Zhang Zhiji who involved his fiefdom.

For Zhang Zhiji, who commanded the Governor's Office of the Five Armies, it is clear what the killers of the Ming Dynasty's first-level combat readiness guards and three fleets are like birds.

With England's bigger things and strength, it's basically enough to sweep England by pulling any fleet and pairing it with a few garrisons.

The problem is that it is okay to sweep England, but it is very problematic to bring Emperor Chongzhen with you!

Even Emperor Chongzhen slapped his head now and said that he was going to fight Mughal to death, the opposition between Zhang Zhiji, Lu Xiangsheng and others would not be so fierce. Marine wars and land wars are basically different, and anyone else must admit it.

For example, logistics supplies, even if there is no railway line, relying solely on manpower to transport materials, Zhang Zhiji and Lu Xiangsheng dare to pat their chests and say that there is no problem. After all, the Ming Dynasty now has money, so if you have money, you will naturally dare to be willful. At worst, you can find a way to cheat the emperor's treasury.

In maritime operations, supply must be transported through land to port and then port to ship mode.

Let’s not mention the issue of cost. After all, for maritime transportation, cost consumption is actually an advantage, especially the sea transportation chain through railways to ports and then to Fuchuan. The cost is many times lower than that of manpower transportation.

The real problem lies in the unknown risks at sea, not only for materials, but also for people.

Even if the materials are transported to Myanmar by rail, through Chennai Port, then loaded and shipped to England, there will be a section of ocean, then the Suez Canal, and then the sea. Who can guarantee that there will be no problem in the middle?

Moreover, the material problem is always a small problem. The most critical problem is that the South China Sea Fleet led by Zheng Zhilong has capsized over the ship, and the North China Fleet led by Mao Wenlong has also capsized over the ship. So far, only the East China Fleet led by Nan Juyi has no record of capsized over the ship.

However, the predecessor of the East China Sea Fleet, the Fujian Navy commanded by Nan Juyi, also had a large number of ship capsized records...

If the fleet's ship capsized and a large number of soldiers died, the Governor's Office of the Five Army was rich and willful, and there was no big problem with taking out the pensions for money. But when it came to Emperor Chongzhen, who dared to say that there was no problem?

Sometimes, the world is so unfair. The so-called equality for everyone is basically just a saying, and only those who are in an inequality position will believe in true equality.

This expedition to England was different from the return journey during the last expedition to Mughals. Last time I sailed along the coast. Even if something went wrong, I could dock immediately, and at least I could ensure the safety of Emperor Chongzhen.

But the sea route I had to take this time was countless times more dangerous than last time, and no one dared to joke about Emperor Chongzhen's safety.

Emperor Chongzhen was also helpless.

Both of his sons have sailed in the ocean, and what he calls ocean sailing can only be a long journey along the beach. No matter how you think about it, something is wrong.

However, facing Zhang Zhiji and Lu Xiangsheng's opposition, and even the two of them were as if you were to find the queen if you insisted on it again, Emperor Chongzhen finally chose to give up. If you can't go, don't go. England got a big advantage this time!

Emperor Chongzhen, who was indifferent, was silent for a while before speaking: "By the way, the barbarians who went to England this time brought the newly created warships of the Royal Academy to test their power."

Zhang Zhiji nodded and said, "It must be excellent. Although the warship is smaller than the treasure ship, it has a deeper draft and is more resistant to wind and waves than the treasure ship when sailing on the sea. It is a rare treasure.

Moreover, those new warships can save a lot of sailors and crew, and only need to use coal, so that they can load more soldiers on it, which is also a highlight.

What is particularly rare is that these new warships are covered with iron armor and steel plates, so you no longer have to worry about being sunk in naval battles."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said, "What about these advantages? I don't believe that when this kind of warship first came out, it was full of advantages without any disadvantages."

Zhang Zhiji said: "Of course there are many disadvantages. The biggest problem is the speed. Warships powered by steam engines are not as fast as treasure ships, but are slower.

The second is the issue of loading weapons and ammunition.

The most land-occupation of ironclad ships is the steam engine. The amount of ammunition loaded is much less than that of treasure ships, which is a big disadvantage.

Together, if you fight against the mainstream three-masted sailboats of the barbarians, you will suffer at some point and may become a target."

Emperor Chongzhen said with a hush, "What do you think about me, I, the Ming Dynasty, still need to continue to develop such iron-clad ships?"

Zhang Zhiji naturally understood what Emperor Chongzhen meant, and these words basically had a hint of school entrance examination.

After pondering for a while, Zhang Zhiji spoke: "It is of course of great significance to develop iron-clad ships.

First of all, there is a problem with the steam engine. The size of the steam engine now does not mean that it will be so big in the future. Sooner or later, the size of the steam engine can be reduced or replaced with other better power.

As for the problem of speed, the reason is actually the steam engine. When the steam engine continues to develop in the future, the speed will naturally increase.

If the supply reasons are actually easy to solve, it is just to build some new ironclad ships to transport materials and ammunition. If the development of ironclad ships is abandoned for these reasons, then it is a real short-sightedness.

After all, the ironclad ship can almost ignore the attacks of the barbarian warships, which is beyond the reach of this treasure ship.

Due to material problems, the treasure ship still has the possibility of sinking when facing the attacks of the barbarian warships. Although this possibility is already slim, it is a fact.

Therefore, the development of the ironclad ship is still very necessary, especially as the Royal Academy's achievements increase, these problems can be solved slowly in the future."

Emperor Chongzhen said with a nod, "I am very happy to see this! I am not afraid of being slow now, not afraid of too many troubles, and not afraid of difficulties!

Technology will always improve, and the most advanced technology will always be used first in the military. This is the truth since ancient times. People who cannot see through this truth are short-sighted.

The technology of the ironclad ships is not mature enough now. Take all the ones used for testing to test them and test their ocean-going performance and combat performance. The treasure ships and lucky ships made of wood will be eliminated sooner or later!"

After Zhang Zhiji bowed and responded, Emperor Chongzhen continued: "Also, since those English barbarians have the courage to capture the people of the Ming Dynasty, they cannot simply let them release them."

Zhang Zhiji was in a state of trembling spirit and said intimately that the highlight was coming, then bowed and said, "Please tell me clearly?"

Emperor Chongzhen stood up and paced a few steps, and said, "I have two opinions, or I will take down all the entire England."

After walking to the front of the map, Emperor Chongzhen gestured: "Look at the position of England. As long as I take England, I, the Ming Dynasty, can surround Europe, the Ottomans, Mughals, and even Tsarist Russia from both sides.

So I hope to take the entire England into the hands of the Ming Dynasty.

If not, England should be completely defeated, and they should be cedeed, pay compensation, and sign a treaty."

After touching his beard and pondering for a while, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly pointed to the map and said, "Scotland is very good at this location. You can take the entire England to the south, and the other European vassal states in the east. If you don't have the conditions to take the entire England now, you will take the entire Scotland, and at least you will have to get several naval bases from the British barbarians."

Although Emperor Chongzhen was very confident in the Ming army, Emperor Chongzhen was still worried about what happened?

Take the worst situation into consideration in advance, for example, the entire Europe united to fight against the Ming army, which made the Ming Dynasty unable to completely kill England in a short period of time?

The possibility of this situation exists is very small, but it cannot be ruled out. Only by making plans first can you avoid being in a hurry at that time, right?

After Zhang Zhiji bowed and responded, Emperor Chongzhen continued: "The second is to compensate the Ming Dynasty for military expenses. The Governor's Office of the Five Army will calculate how much it will cost to go to England this time, and calculate the accounts of the Suez Canal Squadron, and just add zeros to the back."

Zhang Zhiji looked a little confused and confused. Emperor Chongzhen explained: "For example, if the cost is five million taels, the English barbarians will compensate 50 million taels of silver. If it is ten million taels of military expenses, they will compensate 10 million taels of military expenses.

To put it simply, it is to add ten times the actual cost and then ask the barbarians to compensate.

Or it would be fine if you change the method. If you want to pay five million taels of silver for military expenses, you can also pay five million taels of gold."

Zhang Zhiji quietly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. According to Emperor Chongzhen's words, is there any difference between adding zero and changing units?

According to the current gold-silver exchange ratio in the Ming Dynasty, one tael of gold can be exchanged for ten taels of silver. Isn’t this still ten times more?

After bowing and responding again, Zhang Zhiji spoke, "What is the treaty Your Majesty mean?"

Emperor Chongzhen laughed and said, "Of course, we come tribute every year and every year. The British lord must accept the enthronement of our Ming Dynasty; the Ming Dynasty sent instructors to their army to observe and guide, which is one of them;

Secondly, opening up the trade ports allows the people of Ming Dynasty to freely communicate, and the people of Ming Dynasty are not subject to the laws of their country. Even if someone commits a crime, they must be judged by our Ming government before they can finally determine whether they are guilty. Everything is subject to the laws of Ming Dynasty. This is the second;

Third, the English government must promise to underwrite the amount of 5,000 kilograms per year, otherwise they will breach the contract. These fusheng creams are only allowed to be sold in England, and they are not allowed to be sold elsewhere;

Fourth, renting a key island for them as a naval base and forming a Western fleet is the name of protecting the normal rights of the people and merchants of the Ming Dynasty;

Fifth, take their mineral exploration rights, railway construction rights, and port construction rights. If they cannot afford these fees, get the corresponding charging rights, or let the barbarians repay the loan every year with tariffs, and the interest will be cheaper for them, and nine out of nine and thirteen returns!"

None of these conditions is good, but it seems normal to Emperor Chongzhen. In the original history, the treaty signed between the British Empire and Mi Qingqing was almost at this level. Isn’t it normal for the Ming Empire to sign such a treaty with England now?

Only unequal treaties are called treaties, and equal ones are called contracts!

Emperor Chongzhen, who suddenly remembered something, suddenly said, "By the way, let's burn London. As for the barbarians' reconstruction themselves or the Ming Dynasty's reconstruction, it's okay. In short, you have to burn London with a fire first!"

Zhang Zhiji was immediately confused and burned London?
Chapter completed!