Chapter 2796: The emperor is benevolent and righteous
The French did their best to host a banquet for the Chinese and the high-ranking officials and nobles of the Shenluo Empire, lest the hospitality was not good enough. Henry V directly applied the recipe of the previous king Louis XIV, and there were 30-40 different dishes. , the styles are extremely rich, and the chef is doing his best to strive for perfection.
The guests were full of praise, and the French were secretly proud.
I can't beat you on the battlefield, but I will impress you at the banquet.
But when the Chinese returned the invitation the next day, it was the national chef Yan Changwu brought. The Chinese dishes cooked by them included Buddha Jumping over the Wall, Wensi Tofu, Lion Head, Peking Duck, Beef Soup, Fish Flavored Pork Shredded, Snails in soup,
Don't say anything, just a "boiled cabbage", which is fresh and elegant, with a strong fragrance, which makes the French fall in love with it.
Don't the French like to eat pie?
Yep, some flatbread with bacon for the Frenchies to try.
The bacon made by the South China people is to boil moderately fat and lean pork and pigs with nine aromatic Chinese medicinal materials such as Amomum seed, dried ginger, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and then smoked after cooking; the flatbread is made of boiled meat The soup oil is adjusted to be crispy, and it is baked into a flatbread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. When eating, the flatbread served with bacon is particularly delicious.
It smells delicious and tastes even better!
Yan Xiaoqiang was a map editor before he came here, and he traveled all over the world. At least he is very familiar with Chinese food. The Chinese chef under his guidance has basically realized the dishes he said, and the taste is first-class.
With the exchanges between the East and the West, Chinese culture traveled across the ocean to Europe, including Chinese cuisine, which became popular in Europe. Some French nobles had eaten Chinese cuisine and even hired Chinese chefs.
But after eating this meal by a Chinese chef, the French realized that the Chinese food they ate before was all fake, and what they ate today is authentic Chinese food!
Immediately, authentic Chinese cuisine became fashionable in France, and Chinese chefs became very popular. Many Chinese chefs went to Europe to earn silver dollars, and their income was very good.
While eating and drinking to connect with each other, while carrying out a summit meeting, the two sides negotiated each article of the treaty one by one.
Mr. David did his part, and served as the main negotiator of the Shinra Empire as the Privy Councilor of the Shinra Empire. Whether it was the ministers, nobles or Chinese of the Shinra Empire, they all admired him.
His main deputies were Dukes Ernest Affgaardi and Toni Cross of Austria, and Archduke Ferdinand Maria of Bavaria.
None of the main negotiators was Chinese, and when communicating with the French, everyone used Latin, the common language of the European aristocracy.
The French negotiators were headed by Marquis Tim Halson, assisted by Leonard, plus several other French nobles.
Leonard is familiar with such negotiations, and quickly occupied the position of the main negotiator. He talks and laughs happily, and his words are neither humble nor overbearing. Even if the situation is not favorable to him, he can often regain the upper hand with words.
During the negotiations, the Austrians and the Bavarians were proud of their superior position of victory, especially Grand Duke Ferdinand Maria from time to time talked about how you and France were in the previous Thirty Years War, and today it is our turn for Shinra, let The French were very disgusted.
On the contrary, Mr. David, the former British, reminded his accomplice not to deviate from the course designated by the emperor, that is, not to overdo it, only to get back the benefits lost in the previous war, and not to seek benefits that are not good for France.
No need for France to cut land, no need for French compensation, the emperor can be said to be unparalleled in benevolence and righteousness, and extremely magnanimous!
When King Henry V listened to the report from Lord Tim Halson, he was deeply moved!
If the conditions of the Shenluo Empire are too harsh, it will be difficult for him to explain to the people, and the throne will be unstable.
When he was happy, he said to Marquis Tim Halson: "According to the treaty, we will return Alsace and Lorraine to the Shenluo Empire. I feel sorry for the loss of land, and even more regret the loss of talents!"
Marquis Tim Halson nodded knowingly. Now the Earl of Loufoy has transferred to Alsace, and Leonard has transferred to Lorraine. With the return of the land, they will not serve as lords in France, but pass the time. Go to the Shenluo Empire and serve the emperor!
The Earl of Louvre and Leonor, together with the late Colbert, were known as the "Three Musketeers" in the previous dynasty, and indeed they had real talents and learning. Their absence in France is a huge loss for France.
The experience of the British Mr. David in the past shows the importance of talents. This Mr. David has made great contributions in the Eastern Empire. human combat power.
To put it bluntly, Mr. David is a competent "leader!"
The negotiation went smoothly. The two parties were a beautiful woman who met a fancier, the man was affectionate, and the concubine was interested, and an agreement was quickly reached.
In addition to the previous framework documents, it also includes cooperation in diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchanges between France and the Shinra Empire, France and the South China Empire.
Not only did the French not suffer much loss, but they also made gains. Within a few years, the South China Empire would assist France with a long-term low-interest loan of 3 million silver dollars and a commercial loan of 5 million silver dollars to help Henry V, who was already highly financially distressed, to stabilize French situation, resume production!
When Emperor Yan Changwu and Henry V formally signed a treaty of friendship, and the negotiators counter-signed it, the treaty came into force. It was the "Treaty of Fontainebleau"!
The two sides raised champagne and clinked glasses to celebrate the coming of peace!
Yan Changwu smiled all over his face, and personally held the hands of Earl Loufoy and Leonor, saying: "Although I am happy to have Alsace and Lorraine back, I am even more happy to have these two talents. Buy one get two free!"
Who is the emperor? When he said these words in public, the two ministers said with gratitude: "What virtue and ability are you waiting for? You are so favored by His Majesty. Thank you so much, I will serve His Majesty the Emperor!"
Yan Changwu promoted Earl Loufois and Leonor on the spot to join the highest administrative authority of the Shenluo Empire, the Privy Council, to serve as deputy privy envoys, allowing them to actively participate in state affairs. The two ministers were also grateful for the emperor's kindness and loyalty , and spared no effort to serve the Shinra Empire, and then Count Lufois became the Prime Minister of the Shinra Empire!
Later, when Chinese historians commented on the role of the two ministers, they said: "It is equivalent to the scholar who served Qin in the Spring and Autumn Period, and Yelu Chucai in Mongolia!"
During the Spring and Autumn Period, a senior official of the State of Jin was exiled to the State of Qin because of welcoming his son Yong. He offered advice to the State of Qin in the Battle of Hequ and successfully resisted the Jin army. Later, Zhao Dun used tactics to welcome him back to the state of Jin~www.wuxiaspot.com~During the Battle of Bi, he saw discord within the Jin army and advocated the division. After the death of Xun Lin's father, he was promoted to be in power and dedicated to education, so that all the bandits from the state of Jin fled to Qin, which shows his ability.
Yelu Chucai was the ninth grandson of Liao Taizu Yelu Abaoji, the eighth grandson of Dongdan King Yelubei, and the son of Yelulu, Shangshu Youcheng of the Jin Dynasty, and belonged to the Mongolian Empire. He was the first person to promote Mongolian nobles to accept Chinese traditional culture,
From the perspective of modern people, Count Loufoy and Leonard are out-and-out "legal traitors", and they were also treason in that era. But it’s actually not that serious. Morally, the concept of a nation-state in that era was not as strong as it is today. People who changed their allegiance out of their own interests or objective situations abounded in serving foreign countries.
After the "Treaty of Fontainebleau" was signed, because the treaty was not harsh, the Shenluo Army and the South China Army retreated, and they all withdrew from the French land they had previously occupied, and they were very friendly in the previous invasion, plus those rebellious French nobles He also renewed his allegiance to Henry V, so that the French accepted the treaty and their new king.
After all, it was really a gratifying thing to be beaten so badly that the enemy didn't kill him.
When France is dealt with, it is the turn of the emperor's good relative --- Spain to be concocted! 2084/10439697
