Molière and Bruce looked at each other, and each other saw the shock in their eyes. They never expected that there were really wise people in the ignorant and closed Qing Dynasty, and there was more than Xiao Letian, but now another one appeared.

Gong Cheng is right. Now that the people in Europe are getting more and more educated, the will of free citizens is beginning to rise, the middle class and the working class are beginning to covet high-level rights, and France has always been the first in Europe in this regard.

There is no need to mention the French Revolution in 1789. It is not only Louis XVI who were cut off their heads, but also the absolute monarchy and feudal system that ruled France for hundreds of years.

Although there were continuous restoration of the Napoleon family in the later period, the spirit of freedom has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. After the Great Revolution, France's politics was swinging back and forth between the monarch and the republic. Today, the emperor came to power and the parliament was in power again tomorrow, and the thoughts of freedom were increasingly rampant in France.

Such a society is difficult to rule. The concepts of freedom and equality are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The people are no longer a string of numbers under the rule of the emperor. Everyone has their own thoughts and demands. If you want to encourage them to die, wouldn’t that be a delusion?

Molière has been thinking about the casualty rate during this period. He has been reluctant to engage in a final battle and has always hoped to use bombing to surrender to the enemy, with the purpose of reducing the casualty rate of the expeditionary force.

It can be foreseen that in this battle, every dead soldier will establish an enemy of one family for the emperor's rule. If thousands of soldiers are really killed in battle, then public opinion in France will overwhelm the emperor.

The reputation of Napoleon III has now caused Xiao Letian to pour a pot of shit on him. If the anti-war wave in China emerges again at this time, the consequences will be unimaginable.

You should know that the French have always had the good habit of overthrowing the emperor, and even if they are angry, they will even chop the emperor's head.

"Haha, ridiculous... When did the brave French soldiers be afraid of death? In Crimea, we sacrificed 100,000 to defeat the Russians... In the war between Africa and the indigenous people, our soldiers did not retreat at all..."

"Now, your leader dares to mock the heroic spirit of the French Legion. If you were not an English messenger, I would be able to throw you into the sea to feed the fish today..."

How could Major General Bruce fall into the emperor's majesty? He scolded loudly, but he never arrived first. The thin black man smiled fearlessly at the sky.

"Hahaha... I mean people like you, and the cooked ducks are all stubborn... You are not afraid, funny, why don't you order the entire army to assault when you are so brave, why don't you order the entire army to attack? Why don't Guotou Village add troops? Why don't Naba Pier forcefully capture it?"

Gong Cheng took out a folding fan and shook it arrogantly, "I know you French have been fighting wars over the years, but the dead are also skilled... In Crimea, you are dealing with the Russians who have been enemies for generations. All your people take revenge as their responsibility. Not to mention death by 100,000, as long as you win and die by 200,000, it is okay..."

"Let's talk about the colonial wars you fought, which did not arouse domestic anti-war sentiment. That's because you can get a lot of benefits if you win. Needless to say, I took you into Beijing six years ago. In the end, did you France not make money? Naturally, there is no anti-war voice in China..."

Gong Cheng looked at Major General Bruce with disdain, just like the Qing Dynasty literati looked at the rude martial artists disdainfully. "Look at this Naba Port again. If you die thousands of people here, the benefits you get will not be able to make up for the big hole you owe..."

"The accounts are easy to settle. Naha Port is the first to produce grain, the second to produce minerals, and the third to not fill the treasury. You can't grab much money at all... The only thing that is valuable is its geographical location, but now you France can't even save the colony of India, and you still have the energy to grab Ryukyu."

"Haha, be careful that Ryukyu will be captured and India will be lost. What's the use of a lonely barbarian who is hanging overseas? Waiting to starve to death?"

"You." Molière and Bruce both stood up angrily. This was a bare slap in the face, and the person who slapped the face was still a Chinese, which was even more unbearable.

But anger cannot solve any problem. Moli's sighed sadly in his heart. He knew that all Gong Cheng said was the truth.

Gong Banlun shook his fan, drank a small wine, and looked at the beautiful scenery of the port. He was too lazy to pay attention to the two angry Frenchmen. He knew very well that the French were now in a difficult situation, and they would never dare to make another enemy.

After a few minutes of stalemate, Moliai smiled faintly, and the nervous atmosphere was gone. "Okay, I understand. Mr. Gong should have a clever plan to offer us. I have studied it before. Your Chinese advisers like to stimulate their employers first and then sell them at a high price..."

With a bang, the folding fan was closed, and Gong Cheng slapped his thigh, "Smart, the special envoy is smart, and talking to a wise person is happy... Let's talk about the price first."

No matter what, Bruce is also a general. He is not used to the same face as a businessman. He sat down angrily, "The price is only money left in your eyes... a guy who can even sell his own country, haha..."

Listening to the general's sneer, Gong Banlun was not angry but bowed, "Haha, you're welcome, polite, thank you for your praise... If you want to say that this country sold so much and so exciting in history, I'm afraid I'm the only one, hahaha..."

Shameless, Bruce had no choice but to face such a shameless person, and finally he twisted his head and simply stopped looking at him.

Gong Banlun ignored him and began to whisper with Molière, "My asking price is not high. You have to give me French citizenship. There must be an apartment in downtown Paris. Then according to the monthly salary offered to me by the British, your French Embassy also invites me as a staff officer. I have asked both countries to find an extra way out for myself..."

"It's not expensive, my value is really not expensive. How about you pay me 10,000 pounds a month? Oh... what's your face? We have discussions. Or maybe 10,000 silver coins are fine. It can't be less. Selling the country will cost you. Shamelessness is considered an investment..."

"Sir, you hired a staff member like me, and you really won't suffer any loss. Isn't it only 10,000 yuan a month? I just think of a way for you to make millions and millions in China... Needless to say, I'll take this Ryukyu down for you..."

Gong Banlun's shamelessness made Molière speechless. This was the first time he had seen such a righteous man who sold the country. What's the difference between this and doing business? Even a businessman had to be shameless. This man simply had nothing, and the black hole was on his neck.

"Wait...you wait a moment, in principle, I agree to your conditions, but I want to listen to your plan first. If it is feasible, let alone 10,000 silver coins. Even if it is 10,000 pounds, I dare to agree to you..."

With a bang, Gong Cheng slapped his thigh and then the wet water ghost appeared again, "Water Dog, you have to work harder, hid back to Naha quickly and contacted Jin Shangshu first, and said that I, Gong Banlun, want to negotiate with the Ryukyu Kingdom, and I am sending him peace..."

"Wait..." Shui Gou beat him down and turned his head like a sharp arrow, and his figure sank into the sea.

"Sir, I will see your French fleet's performance tomorrow. Let's divide the latest arms quickly and open the bombing for me tomorrow. I will show the craziest momentum. Even if the sky is blown up by me, it doesn't matter. I must blow up the morale of the military and civilians of Song Ryukyu..."

"Tomorrow will bombard me for a day, but the day after tomorrow, don't do it. Give me a weird day off, and then make this group of people confused. When the day after tomorrow, it is the third day, I can log in as an intermediary of the messenger... At that time, I will rely on my three-inch tongue..."

"What, negotiation." Bruce turned his head suddenly and almost injured his big tendons. "We lost two warships, and the casualties reached one thousand soldiers. In the end, you come to negotiate. Will my soldiers die in vain?"

"Sir, please don't forget that the task assigned to us by Your Majesty is a journey of punishment and revenge, not a bullshit diplomatic agreement."

"Hey hey... Why are you so angry? I haven't finished talking yet..." Gong Cheng even fanned the general with a smile.

"Who said we are going to negotiate? We are just attracting all the senior officials of Ryukyu in the name of negotiation... You think, if you sign the agreement, you have to have a ceremony. If there is a ceremony, we have to go ashore. When King Shangtai and the civil and military officials appear, we will throw the cup as a sign..."

Gong Cheng's index fingers spread out his thumbs, and then he suddenly tightened, just like he stuck his enemy's neck.

"The big guys have been caught. What are we afraid of if the little fleas left? And I'll give you some clues. I've arranged a lot of fine work in Ryukyu. They are all martial arts masters. The more chaotic the scenes they are, the more they can perform... We have to learn from Sun Wukong and get into Princess Iron Fan's belly to stir up the wind and rain."

Molière and Bruce were both stupid, especially Bruce, who subconsciously replied, "Hey, it's really feasible... Now Ryukyu poses the biggest threat to us is the forts and trenches everywhere. If we can avoid these defensive positions and open fire directly in the center, with the land combat capabilities of our French soldiers, it is no problem to fight these new troops..."

"The shore defense turrets cannot bomb the city, and the trenches will become decorations at that time. If we control the monarchs and ministers of Ryukyu, the new troops will definitely return to the city center from all directions, but by then it will become our defense and they will attack..."

"The tall Shuri Castle can provide us with sufficient defense, and there are cannons at sea to support bombing, and we still have hostages..."

Bruce and Molière were really convinced this time. Gong Banlun really has a trick. He is a professional traitor.

"Two French sirs, you have figured it out. If you believe me, Gong Cheng, I can lead you to break through Beijing. Can't you still capture a Shuri City? Hahaha, it will be more satisfying to have another fire at that time. I haven't seen enough last time..."
Chapter completed!