Wang Jiexiu watched with a smile as Deputy Prime Minister Nelson and a group of people entered the living room while saying hello. For today's gathering, he spent a lot of effort and mobilized a lot of connections. Now several people have already After arriving, it seems that tonight is the stage for my performance. Whether you can convince these guys depends on your ability. Thinking about the colleagues who set off with him, Wang Jiexiu felt a little envious. This guy in Fujie was so lucky that he was assigned to the Mainland Division. Although he didn't know the specific mission of the other party, Wang Jiexiu could guess a thing or two from his route. , Situ Biao is afraid that it is difficult to achieve substantive results through diplomatic efforts alone. Even if Fujie goes, I am afraid it will not be the main purpose. At most, it is to consolidate the previous work. I am afraid that Cheng Dayou will be the main purpose. main target.
By the time he and his team went on an envoy, the wavering guy seemed to have not chosen a target to serve him. From the bottom of his heart, Wang Jiexiu was not interested in this kind of person. If he could not clearly see the general trend within the empire under such circumstances, Going forward, I'm afraid this guy won't be able to achieve anything big. However, Wang Jiexiu also has to admit that under the current circumstances, Cheng Dayou's weight seems to be even heavier, especially the news obtained from the Milan people that Situ Tai has officially launched a war with Xijiang in the clouds. So this The status of Hungry Tiger, who was lying between Situ Tai and Situ Biao, suddenly became more important. For both Situ Tai and Situ Biao, solving this problem of Cheng Dayou is a top priority. Of course, being able to take him under their command is probably their dream wish, but which side will Cheng Dayou choose? Wang Jiexiu firmly believes that if Cheng Dayou is smart enough, he will make the right choice. Of course, this depends on Fujie's methods and eloquence, but Wang Jiexiu believes that his colleagues will not disappoint.
For Wang Jiexiu. My task is relatively easy. This is everyone's opinion. After all, the countries and forces involved in the Overseas Division seem to be either in a state of hostility with Xijiang or in a dull partnership. If you want to Ending hostilities or developing a general partnership into a close alliance may not be possible in a short time, but Wang Jiexiu doesn't think so. He has never been willing to admit defeat, no matter how difficult the task is, he will do it. He will try his best with a spirit of never looking back until he hits the wall. He firmly believes that his efforts will always be rewarded.
It should be said that today's gathering is the fruit of Wang Jiexiu's many efforts in the past two or three months. As for whether this fruit is bitter or sweet, it depends on the attitude of the guests tonight, and this can also prove whether their work has achieved actual results.
The banquet hall was very quiet. Wang Jiexiu knew that inviting more guests on such an occasion would dilute the theme and would not be conducive to easier communication with several guests, so he simply did not invite any other guests. Except for the three guests, There will be no other guests, this time. The four of them can open up and talk freely in this unrestricted environment, and this is the environment Wang Jiexiu wants to create.
"Deputy Prime Minister Nelson, please sit over here. Lord Cayton, please sit over here. Lord Morofu, do you have any objections to sitting with me?" He smiled as he greeted the guests to take their seats and signaled to the servants that they could serve pre-dinner drinks. , this seems like an ordinary work dinner, but if you know the identities of several guests, you will know that tonight’s dinner is definitely not that simple.
Margrave Nelson, deputy prime minister of the Kingdom of Milan, in charge of diplomacy, foreign trade, and commerce; Earl Cayton, foreign minister of the Grand Duke Mahad, Viscount Morofu, foreign transportation and commercial officer of the Andako Principality, and at this time they can gather here at the same time, Especially since Earl Cayton was originally on vacation in Milan in a private capacity. Now that you have been invited here, you have to admire the ability of the Director of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Western Xinjiang Foreign Affairs Agency who has stayed in Milan, Andaco and Mahad for less than three months.
"Lord Jiexiu, you are too polite. As a master, I should fulfill my duty as a landlord. Unexpectedly, Lord Jiexiu took the lead. If His Majesty the King knew about it, I'm afraid I would be scolded again. ”
It can be seen that the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Milan likes this quiet environment very much. This is why Wang Jiexiu chose this secluded place for the banquet after knowing the living habits and hobbies of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Milan in charge of foreign affairs. The other person’s location. The deputy prime minister has different hobbies from other officials. He likes quietness, hates cumbersome etiquette, and does not like luxurious and lively occasions. He can be regarded as a relatively pragmatic and honest official. As for Caiton and Morofu, the foreign policies of Mahad and Andako have always followed the Milanese. Morofu's visit to Milan this time was also intended to strengthen the alliance between the two countries to deal with the Japanese invasion in the Atlantic and even the Southern Ocean. Activities in the Northeast are becoming more and more rampant, and the reason why Mr. Caiton was invited by him during his private vacation was certainly due to his own efforts, but it was also largely due to this reason.
"Yes, Mr. Jiexiu, it seems that although you have not been in Milan for a long time, your familiarity with Milan is far more than that of us guests who often travel to Milan. I am really ashamed that Mr. Jiexiu is here tonight. As the host." Mo Luofu, the foreign transportation and commercial officer of Andako Principality with a smooth smile on his face, interjected while also complimenting this young rising star in the diplomatic world. His identity and position in the southeastern countries were only known to everyone when he arrived in the southeast, but no one dared to underestimate this person. The power in Western Xinjiang has expanded so fast, and now Li Wufeng has faint signs of aspiring to the throne of the Tanghe Empire. There is no guarantee that one day this guy will change from the Director of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Western Xinjiang Foreign Affairs Agency to the new Director of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Imperial Foreign Affairs Administration, and he will have more time and opportunities to deal with the other party.
"Lord Mo Luofu is so polite. I was honored by your hospitality during Jiexiu's visit to Andaguo. I originally wanted to be a guest in Western Xinjiang. However, the road to Western Xinjiang is long and far away. Master Zhu Ji may not be able to visit Western Xinjiang for a while. So, Jiexiu boldly borrowed flowers to offer to the Buddha, occupied Mr. Nelson's seat as host, and thanked you all for your warm reception." Wang Jiexiu also responded calmly with witty words.
"Master Wang is so polite. When we come here to the southeast, it should be the right thing for the three of us to be the hosts, but we let our guests take the lead. Master Wang said this. Of course, Caiton and Mr. Morofu are ashamed. How can we sit here like this?" Don't you feel more uncomfortable?" Nielsen also showed a rare moment of humor, and the atmosphere suddenly became warm and relaxed.
"Lord Nelson, you are serious. Jiexiu is just being careful and having a dinner. Being able to invite these three people is already a great honor for Jiexiu. How dare you say anything else?" Wang Jiexiu is also used to such occasions. The unsurprised response was flowing, "Come, come, my lords, I would like to propose a toast to you. On behalf of His Highness the King of Qin and Director Su Qin, I would like to formally invite the three of you to visit our Western Xinjiang at the appropriate time. Jiexiu will be waiting for you." .”
After a few glasses of wine, everyone's conversation became more casual with the slight rise of alcohol. It was natural that Wang Jiexiu's intentions for this dinner were clear. However, the three of them were important figures in their respective countries, and they were very important to their respective countries. The attitude is also clear in my heart. Being able to participate in this dinner itself represents an attitude. However, how to substantively and concretely express the wishes expressed by this attitude requires more detailed discussions. In this situation, although it cannot become a formal negotiation, it can at least get a rough idea of the bottom line of the intentions and requirements of all parties. This is why Wang Jiexiu chose such an informal setting for negotiation.
"Mr. Jiexiu, Mr. Nelson, some of your words may not be pleasant to the ears. Maybe we are unfounded, but there is indeed such a suspicion in our two countries that your side is in the original peninsula area, which is now your newly established South China Sea. The Dominion is vigorously developing its navy, and you are currently building military ports on Heron Island and Forge Island. Uh, in addition, you are also ordering large warships from the Kingdom of Milan. What is your intention to develop such a large-scale navy?" Perhaps because of some drunkenness, Caiden's words were not so tactful and his tone was not so calm.
"Haha, I think there is no need to worry about your country and the Principality of Andako. As an ally of Mahad and Andako, the Kingdom of Milan can agree to export large warships to Western Xinjiang. The decision was naturally made after considering the balance of interests of all parties, and also considering that the sale of large warships to Western Xinjiang would not affect the interests of the Three Kingdoms Alliance. Lord Cayton and Lord Morof should believe that His Majesty Louis XI and Bedoli Qi and the wisdom of Lord Nelson. The reason why Western Xinjiang vigorously develops its navy is very simple, because we need our navy to protect our maritime trade routes to the Central Continent and the Western Continent. There is no other reason." Wang Jiexiu knew that on this issue The two countries must dispel their doubts, otherwise they will not be able to gain their trust in subsequent issues. "As for your worries about whether the growth of Western Xinjiang's maritime military power will pose a threat to Mahad and Andako, I personally think this is completely unnecessary. , to give a simple hypothesis, if Western Xinjiang wants to be disadvantageous to Mahad and Andako, I am afraid that it will not use maritime military power to challenge, and use the weak to attack the strong. This is not what a wise man does, not to mention what we in Western Xinjiang need now is Allies, not enemies."