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"It's finally over, and it's been months since it came out. The chapter update will be the soonest, and I will finally be able to return to China! Standing on the deck of the battleship 'King Wen', Long Yufei felt a little emotional. This trip to Europe, on the whole, was quite smooth, not only consolidating the relations between the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of France and Spain, but also forming a canal opening company, which is expected to be navigable in five years, when the exchanges between the East and the West will be greatly improved, and the Chinese army will be able to go to Europe more easily. On the other hand, it co-opted the Kingdom of Prussia and gave the Russians an opponent in Europe. After the Prussian Kingdom succeeded in unifying Germany, Russia's energies would be held back in Europe, and the Chinese Empire would be able to expand boldly in Siberia and Central Asia.

"Yes, Your Majesty. We went out in September and returned to Guangzhou, I'm afraid it will be the end of February, this time, we have been away from China for almost half a year! Foreign Minister Lin Zihao said. This is also his first visit to Europe, and in these few months, he has gained a deeper understanding of European countries and the current situation of European countries. There is no doubt that the European countries are more powerful than they were before, but they cannot be united as one. Otherwise, the current Chinese Empire would not be an opponent of Europe at all. In addition, the enemies of the Chinese Empire are also very strong, and for a long time to come, the main focus of the Chinese Empire will be on Asia.

"In the past six months, the situation in China has been relatively stable. Preparations are also progressing in an orderly manner. Soon, we will attack the Manchus. In this battle, the empire must be victorious. Long Yufei said. This time the war against the Manchus. Crucial. Only a unified China can have the strength to confront the Western powers. Relying on 400 million people as a backing, waiting for the completion of industrialization, the Chinese Empire will be unafraid even in the face of the entire West.

"Your Majesty, the people of the country are already eagerly looking forward to your return to China. Although Europe was far from the Empire, everything we had done in Europe was telegraphed back home. The common people were concerned about the success of the empire in Europe. All applauded! In particular, the Imperial Navy was provoked by Portugal, which made the common people in the country even more excited. Many big cities even broke out in the parade. I hope that the imperial army will be able to go on an expedition to Europe and teach those Portuguese a good lesson. Lin Zihao said with a smile.

Long Yufei nodded with satisfaction, and the support of the people in China made him very satisfied. This is not in vain for him to do everything possible for the welfare of the people. It turns out. Long Yufei's efforts were not in vain, and the people loved him very much. Long Yufei has always believed that China has the best people in the world, and their requirements are not high, as long as they can eat enough and wear warm clothes, it is enough. Long Yufei gave these to the people. So that the common people are almost willing to give their lives for Long Yufei. As long as Long Yufei needs it, give an order. can let countless young people join the army and fight for Long Yufei's cause. This is also the reason why Long Yufei is not afraid even in the face of the alliance between the Manchus and Russia. With the support of the people in the country, Long Yufei was able to recruit more troops. Even in the face of the Manchus and Russia, it seems that it will not be inferior. What's more, Long Yufei believes that with the strong combat effectiveness of the Chinese* army, even if more troops are not recruited, this battle can be won.

"Your Majesty, will the Prussians really succeed? Although they were among the two most powerful of the German states, none of the European powers would want a unified German empire in the Middle East. Even Britain, which now has a very close relationship with the Kingdom of Prussia, is probably like this. Not to mention the French, Russian and Austrian empires. Lin Zihao said with some worry. Once the Kingdom of Prussia was unable to pose a threat to Russia, then the Chinese Empire would have to face the full strength of Russia. Under such circumstances, even if the Chinese Empire was able to defeat Russia, its own losses would not be small. What's more, this will greatly restrain the strength of the Chinese Empire, making it impossible for the Chinese Empire to expand in other directions.

"The Prussians, perhaps, will really succeed. They are about to have an outstanding minister who will lead the Kingdom of Prussia to complete the unification! Long Yufei said. That great iron-blooded minister is now just a councillor. However, history has changed, and this minister may be able to step onto the stage of history in advance. As long as the Chinese Empire can deal a severe blow to Russia in the East, the political situation in the whole of Europe will change dramatically. When the time comes, Prussia will inevitably take advantage of the opportunity to rise. Long Yufei clearly remembered that when the historical Kingdom of Prussia unified Germany, it experienced a series of wars. They first defeated Denmark and gained several states under Danish control, then the Austrian Empire, expelling the Austrian Empire from Germany, and finally France and the southern states of Germany that were under French control. Although France is now an ally of the Chinese Empire, Long Yufei is also a member of the Charles, who will soon become Napoleon III. Louis. Napoleon. Bonaparte made some agreements, but France's power was still far inferior to that of the rising Germany. Long Yufei preferred a powerful German empire to be an ally of China rather than France, whose power was already declining.

Lin Zihao nodded, although he didn't know why Long Yufei had so much confidence in the Prussian Kingdom, he believed in Long Yufei's judgment without reservation. Since Long Yufei is optimistic about the Kingdom of Prussia, then it may be possible for the Kingdom of Prussia to really be able to create a miracle.

After Long Yufei and his entourage left Europe, the canal opening company in China also began to operate as soon as possible. The Chinese side was represented by Guo Mingquan, the ambassador of the Chinese Empire to France, the French representative was the Count of Morlay, the foreign secretary, the Spanish ambassador to France, Viscount Fernand, the representative of the Kingdom of Spain, and the British ambassador to France, Sir Polk.

The most important thing in front of the canal opening company is to obtain the right to dig the canal from Egypt. After all, the canal was dug on Egyptian soil, and the laborers who dug the canal would also be mostly Egyptians. Ali's support is very important. Of course, the titular ruler of Egypt, the Ottoman Sultan of the Turkish Empire, was once again ignored.

"Gentlemen, I intend to go to-morrow to Egypt to meet the Governor of Egypt and obtain the right to dig the canal. Come with me! Guo Mingquan, the ambassador of the Chinese Empire to France, said.

"Of course, Your Excellency, the opening of the canal is a matter for the four of us, and we will naturally go to Egypt together. The French Navy will send warships to escort us to Egypt. Said the French Foreign Secretary, Count Molay.

The ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to France, Viscount Fernand, also agreed, and the British ambassador to France, Sir Polk, did not disagree. British influence in Egypt is great, and this time it is time for the British to watch xiàn.

On 24 January 1845, four representatives of the Canal Company left Paris and, under the protection of three warships of the French Navy, went to Cairo, Egypt, to discuss the construction of the canal with the Governor of Egypt, Mohammed. Ali consulted. Of course, the Chinese Empire, Great Britain, France, and the Kingdom of Spain, the four kingdoms demanded, even though the Egyptian governor Muhammad. Ali is a very strong man, and the likelihood that he will refuse to dig a canal is also very low. After all, in addition to the Kingdom of Spain, the other three powerful states were able to destroy Egypt lightly. Although Egypt is one of the great powers in the Middle East, it is nothing at all in the eyes of these great powers.

Governor of Egypt Muhammad. Ali was born in Kavala (now part of the Hellenic Republic) in 1769 and is now 77 years old, but he still holds power firmly in Egypt. He is often referred to as the founder of modern Egypt. Muhammad. Ali's ancestors were Albanians, and he started out as a young man buying and selling tobacco before joining the Ottoman army.

In 1798, Napoleon. Bonaparte invaded the Ottoman province of Egypt and defeated the Mamluk army at the Battle of the Pyramids. The immediate purpose of the invasion was to break the ties between Britain and its Indian colonies and to prepare for a possible invasion of India. In the Battle of the Nile, the British fleet dealt a huge blow to Napoleon's plans by destroying the French fleet near Alexandria. However, the French army still occupied Egypt for three years under very difficult conditions. In 18o1 the British and Ottoman forces finally defeated the French army occupying Egypt. At the end of the long French rule, the Mamluks were already much less powerful than before, and a certain power vacuum was formed in Egypt. Muhammad. Ali was the second-highest commander of an Albanian regiment sent to Egypt to urge the French to withdraw. In 18o4, after the uprising in Cairo, Muhammad. Ali helped the rebels, and after the victory of the uprising, the former governor was deposed. Ali was proclaimed the new governor of Egypt by the Egyptians, and the Ottoman Empire allowed the situation to unfold. After coming to power, Muhammad. Ali established a power base of local village chiefs, Islamic clerics, and wealthy merchants in Cairo to fill the power vacuum of the time. Mohammed. Ali began to establish his rule over Egypt and continued to do so. (To be continued......)

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