Chapter 1034

At the Dutch embassy, Rhode looked pale at the Chinese Empire’s soldiers with live ammunition. Just ten minutes ago, these soldiers were the guards of the Dutch embassy, but in a flash, they had become the ones expelling them.

“I would like to see His Majesty. The staff of the embassy knew nothing about this matter. I hope the Empire can allow us to return to the Netherlands safely.”

Rhode was in a terrible mood. After learning that Eric had attacked the garrison in Zeelandia, he almost had the urge to kill him.

He now deeply missed the time when Black was the governor, which was also the honeymoon period between the Netherlands and the then Great Yu Empire.

But now everything was ruined by those foolish politicians.

Tang Wenjie was ordered to personally expel the staff of the Dutch embassy. He shook his head. “His Majesty is very disappointed with your country now. In His Majesty’s opinion, you are not a reliable ally, Rhode. It’s better for you to leave with your people. Countries at war do not kill envoys. Since the Empire has chosen to expel you, it will naturally not harm you in secret.”

Rhode sighed deeply. He could imagine how angry Xiao Ming was now. After all, for an emperor like Xiao Ming, it was not easy to tolerate a Western country controlling such a large area of colonies in Asia.

And now, that group of people in the parliament had successfully given him an excuse.

“Dad, I don’t want to go back to the Netherlands. Compared to Qingzhou, the Netherlands is like the countryside.” Rhode’s young daughter, six-year-old Mandy, said with a sense of grievance.

Rhode’s wife hugged her daughter and looked at Rhode with some sadness. It was human nature to seek a better life.

During their time in Qingzhou, they had grown accustomed to the convenience of electricity, so when they thought about having to use whale oil to light their homes again, they were very unaccustomed to it.

“My daughter, even if the Netherlands is the countryside, it is still our country.” Rhode said sadly, even though he did not want to see the Chinese Empire and the Netherlands come to blows.

But now it had indeed happened.

Mandy heard her father’s words and sobbed.

Tang Wenjie’s expression did not change. As a diplomat, he was very clear that this was what a diplomat should endure.

If one day he was sent to another country and was expelled, his choice would probably not be much different from Rhode’s, after all, their purpose in a foreign country was still to serve their own country.

“It’s getting late. The locomotive to Dengzhou is about to depart. I hope you will not delay any further.” Tang Wenjie reminded them again.

Rhode nodded helplessly. He and the other Dutch diplomats left with their luggage under the supervision of the soldiers.

In the Prussian embassy not far from the Dutch embassy, the staff who were working stopped what they were doing and watched the departing Dutch through the glass windows.

A diplomat said with concern, “May heaven bless that our Prussia’s fate will not be the same as the Netherlands’.”

“Our purpose for coming here is to prevent the Dutch tragedy from happening to us. Therefore, it is crucial to use the Chinese Empire’s technology to unify the German Confederation.”

Everyone turned their heads and found that their ambassador, Bossi, had appeared in front of them without them noticing.

“Is the news confirmed?” a diplomat asked.

“It is confirmed. The Dutch attacked the imperial soldiers in Zeelandia, and war has broken out.” Bossi replied.

He had just returned from the Empire’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“The pathetic Dutch. They were ruined by the joint efforts of Britain and France. When they are completely driven out of Asia, they will understand that the Netherlands will not get a single benefit from Britain and France.”

Another person said.

Bossi nodded. “I am very worried now that Britain and France will put pressure on Prussia. I hope the King can make a wise decision.”

“The Chinese Empire has already taught us the principles of the Conqueror rifle and explosive shells. If they want war, we are ready to give them one.”

“That’s right. They have been preventing the unification of the German Confederation all these years. If they provoke us, we will show them what we’re capable of.”

“…”

The atmosphere in the embassy suddenly became heated because of this issue. Bossi’s face was smiling. This was the current state of mind of every Prussian.

Once they were fully prepared, the German Confederation would shine with glory again.

…

Calcutta.

This was the headquarters of the British East India Company, located on the bank of the Ganges River estuary in the Bay of Bengal.

In 1643, the East India Company bought Calcutta from a Bengali chieftainship. At that time, this village of Calcutta was small, but its function was very important.

This was because the area around Calcutta was rich in rice and jute. Coupled with the crisscrossing rivers and boundless plains, it was a piece of land that was very suitable for farming.

After discovering this, the East India Company established its trade headquarters here, continuously transporting Indian grain and industrial raw materials back to Britain, and gaining immense profits from it.

And these immense profits also made the East India Company’s power stronger and stronger. Following that, the British East India Company successively occupied Madras and Bombay, and established three administrative districts there.

Each administrative district was managed by a governor. They then used these three places to encroach on India. Finally, they defeated the then declining Mughal Empire through the Seven Years’ War and completely controlled India.

Britain also profited immensely from the war. When they broke into the Mughal Empire’s treasury, the gold, silver, and jewels they plundered were equivalent to fifty million pounds.

This figure was only the portion that was handed over to the British government. It was said that a lot more wealth was stuffed into the pockets of individuals.

At the same time, this war, which was initiated by the East India Company, also turned the East India Company itself into a behemoth.

“Governor Nicholas, the Chinese Empire has captured Newland, and the news we received is too late.”

In the Governor’s Office, Nicholas was carefully examining a ruby. At this time, Butler appeared in front of him in a red military uniform.

Nicholas looked up. He showed a look of dissatisfaction. “Butler, you are always such a downer. You always bring me bad news every time you come.”

As he spoke, Nicholas put the ruby into his jewelry box. This ruby was just given to him by an Indian chieftainship.

“I am very sorry, but I am afraid we don’t have much time left. The Chinese Empire’s pace is too fast. I am afraid that the next to fall will be Calcutta.” Butler said with a wooden expression.

Although Nicholas was the Governor of Calcutta for the East India Company, Butler was a military officer sent by the British government to help the East India Company quell the rebellions of the chieftainships. His family’s status was prominent in Britain, so he did not appear humble in front of Nicholas.

Butler’s words made Nicholas’s expression stiffen. He said awkwardly, “This is India, not Australia, and not Newland. It will not be easy for the Chinese Empire to defeat us here.”