Great Warlord: The Second Ancestor of the Empire

"Your Excellency, it is difficult for me to agree to your wish. In other words, no one can agree to your wish."

"Whoever agrees will offend the entire Hans Empire, so I hope that Your Excellency, the Prince, can change the conditions."

Leinster said slowly, his expression was quite helpless.

"For example, artillery, loans? Or a new warship?"

"If His Highness the Prince needs it, our Hans Empire is willing to provide His Highness the Prince with [-] million gold marks, and the benefits will definitely satisfy His Highness the Prince. How about it?" Leinster looked at Lin Yi and slowly laid out his conditions.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency, Minister. You must also know that not long ago, I, Daxia, defeated John and the coalition forces of Gaul."

"Among them, our Daxia has displayed some new weapons, such as firearms that can fire continuously, with a rate of fire that can reach 7.5 rounds per minute. There are also artillery with a range of [-] kilometers."

"These things may be surprising to the Hans Empire, but they are not particularly advanced technologies."

"But from the side, our Daxia does not lack these weapons. What our Daxia lacks now is the production capacity to manufacture these weapons."

"For now, although my Daxia production is slow, I can still make it, right? One day, I will be able to equip the entire army with these weapons."

"Similarly, I, Daxia, want these things just because my Daxia's industrial strength is weak, and I want to quickly improve Daxia's industrial strength."

"But there is one thing that your Excellency, the Minister, needs to understand. The difference between something and nothing."

"Yes, no matter how weak it is, it will be able to develop one day, but the Hans Empire is different."

"Your Highness, why is the Hans Empire different? Does Your Majesty the Prince think that our country's industrial equipment is not as good as that of Daxia?" Leinster said a little unhappy when he heard Lin Yi arranged the Hans Empire in this way. .

"Your Excellency, Minister, I didn't say that the Hans Empire lacks technology, I said allies."

"Ally?" Leinster looked stunned again when he heard Lin Yi's words.

He didn't expect Lin Yi to make such a condition.

Lin Yi, on the other hand, looked proud. He even began to admire himself now.

I have long seen the fact that William II hopes to find an ally in the East to attract the attention of the John Kingdom for him. However, for Lin Yi, he said it didn't matter.

Because he knew that Daxia would definitely have a battle with Sakura Country in the short term. Whether he wanted to or not, he would definitely attract the attention of John Country.

If things go well, after Lin Yi defeats the Sakura Kingdom, he will start to train his troops, vigorously develop a new army and navy, and then wait for the opportunity. After the war breaks out in Europa, he will start to recover countries such as John and Gaul. occupied territory.

This means that, in a sense, the goals of Daxia and the Hans Empire are actually the same.

The only possible difference lies in Bactria's attitude towards John, Gaul and other countries before the chaos broke out in Europe.

If Daxia does not become an ally of Hans, then Daxia can use milder methods to deal with the other party. Once it becomes an ally of Hans Empire, even if Daxia uses mild methods towards John and other countries, they will not believe it.

But, then again, everyone is not a fool. If you want to eat both sides, won’t others be able to tell? Therefore, on this issue of taking sides, you either don't take a stand and remain neutral, or you support one side with a clear-cut stance.

Otherwise, why should others help you? I've drained my own wealth to enrich you? For face?

Lin Yi has already tried John's way, but unfortunately, Bryce has refused. Therefore, Lin Yi can only place his hopes on the Hans Empire.

The current situation is that the Hans Empire needs such a strong ally in the east that can attract some of its firepower. Even if it does not actually start a fight with the John Kingdom, it must at least attract some of its troops. .

Daxia needs the industrial foundation of the Hans Empire.

It can be said that there is natural soil for becoming allies between Daxia and the Hans Empire.

"Yes, ally!" Lin Yi nodded heavily, and then said slowly: "There is not much conflict of interest between my country and your country."

"What your country is looking for in Daxia is just resources, such as rare earths, minerals, timber, raw material imports, and finished product export markets. It does not involve territorial disputes."

"And these things can be resolved through negotiation and trade channels. This is different from other European countries."

"And what I, Daxia, need is to return to the top of the world's countries, and do not want to become a weak country that can be preyed upon by other countries. Therefore, I, Daxia, will inevitably embark on a path of rejuvenation similar to that in your country's history, and also It is necessary to seek revival through violent means.”

"In this way, Daxia is bound to have conflicts or even break out conflicts with some countries. And if we want to defeat these opponents, it is inevitable that we need to improve Daxia's national power."

"What your country wants is also what I, Daxia, need. In this regard, Daxia and the Hans Empire can complement each other."

"At the same time, I also know that it is unrealistic for Daxia to sway between John and Hans. We can only choose one of them honestly."

"There is a territorial dispute between Daxia and the Kingdom of John, so there is no ground for alliance. However, it is possible with Hans."

"Your Majesty, Minister, do you understand what I say?"

When Leinster heard Lin Yi's words, he did not answer immediately. Instead, he crossed his hands and kept rotating and rubbing his thumbs.

Lin Yi looked at Leinster's state, and he knew that Leinster was now trapped in a dilemma.

Lin Yi did not urge him. For such a matter, the other party must be given more time to consider. Even if he alone cannot make a decision, he must get the approval of William II.

However, Lin Yi was not willing to give up just like that, and he planned to add another fire.

"Your Excellency, Minister Rhine, what I just said may not be accurate. First of all, what I urgently need in Daxia is steel refining technology and some civilian equipment. Therefore, Special Envoy Rhine may wish to consider it."

"In the entire Eastern world, currently, only Daxia best meets the alliance standards of the Hans Empire, and the Hans Empire is also the best option for Daxia."

"Your Majesty, please don't make decisions blindly. After all, all your decisions now will affect many ordinary people in both countries." Lin Yi said slowly.

Hearing Lin Yi's words, Leinster suddenly felt the pressure on himself.