Li Zhaoyu didn't want to vent his anger on the Count of Surrey. Even though the two sides had reached an agreement on this issue, Li Zhaoyu knew very well that the Count of Surrey and the France he represented were still enemies of the empire. You should be welcomed to treat the enemy, but don't provoke it.

"This time, it's a win-win situation. The empire and your country win once. This is my style, fairness and justice." Li Zhaoyu said.

Earl Surrey smiled and seemed very satisfied, because he noticed the change in Li Zhaoyu's expression and knew that just now, he must have had some struggle in his heart, but Earl Surrey couldn't guess what it was. However, this was enough, because since he came to the farm and Li Zhaoyu met with him, he had been calm and gentle, as if everything was under control.

For diplomats, this is often the case. Anything that can gain the upper hand is enough to please them, even if it does not bring any actual benefits, it is enough.

The Earl of Surrey said: "Okay, Your Highness, the Chinese Prince, that's all."

Li Zhaoyu took the initiative to ask: "You put your hope on cooperation on my ability to fulfill my commitments. Do you need me to explain to the representatives of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands?"

The Earl of Surrey shook his head repeatedly: "No, Your Highness, the Prince. There is a foundation of trust between us, and they will believe that I have made a promise with you."

The Earl of Surrey didn't want Li Zhaoyu to do anything, because he was too clear, it was difficult to accomplish something, and it was very easy to destroy something. Although Li Zhaoyu was young, he showed wisdom and spoke very sharply. Who knew what this guy would say when he saw his allies, and whether he would plant any root of disasters between the Three Kingdoms.

Because everything does not require a treaty to determine, the two sides do not need to discuss any details. Li Zhaoyu did not even leave this guy to have a meal, but after he left, he continued to hold a barbecue banquet with Prince William. After eating and drinking, he set up a fishing rod in the river behind the farm and started fishing.

Li Zhaoyu and his father have different styles of acting. His father Li Junwei likes to conduct some private activities in politics and negotiate in private occasions. He likes to invite people to dinner and also likes to hunt with each other.

But Li Zhaoyu likes quietness, so fishing is one of his hobbies.

"Fishing is a very interesting thing. It requires you to be quiet, and when you calm down, you can think about many problems. No matter whether you think about it or not, the fishing rod in your hand will always gain something." Li Zhaoyu said with a smile, and when he saw Prince William fiddling with the fishing rod less skillfully, he couldn't help but smile.

This Prussian crown prince actually likes Li Junwei's style of conduct and is not interested in fishing, but he has to cooperate with Li Zhaoyu.

"To be honest, I think Count Surrey is a fool and actually completely trusts your verbal promises." Crown Prince William said.

Li Zhaoyu responded seriously: "I attach great importance to my credibility."

Prince William nodded: "I know this very well, but you should know that Uncle Yu doesn't care. And the real decision of such a thing should be in his hands."

Li Zhaoyu did not respond to this, as everyone knows that His Highness Yu has always had a flexible moral bottom line, especially in diplomatic activities. The empire's enemies and competitors have a deep understanding of this, especially France.

"In fact, I'm also a little worried, and I don't know how to convince my father." Li Zhaoyu said.

With a clang, the fishing rod in Prince William's hand fell to the ground. He asked in surprise: "Zhaoyu, what did you say? Do you want to tell me that you didn't tell your father about betraying the Genoa and North African colonies?"

Li Zhaoyu nodded, and Crown Prince William exclaimed even more: "Then have you told His Majesty the Emperor?"

Li Zhaoyu shook his head directly, Crown Prince William slapped his head and said, "God, you are so reckless. Do you know what you are doing? What if they object, what if they blame you for it?"

"It's not that serious. This time I came to Europe and participated in the League of Nations conference to practice the will of the empire and participate in the empire's strategy, but it's more of an exam. I have learned a truth from childhood that it is very rare to get full marks in the exam. There will always be questions wrong and questions correct. Parents often don't care which question you did wrong. They only care about the score written in the center of the paper." Li Zhaoyu smiled indifferently and explained slowly.

Crown Prince William had known for a long time that Li Zhaoyu came to the west this time for an assessment and training. After all, this friend was already the heir to the throne of the Empire. He needed to be cultivated through some major events, but Crown Prince William really did not expect that the imperial family would give Li Zhaoyu so much autonomy, and even matters such as the League of Nations could be handed over to him.

"If you are wrong, you will be deducted a lot of points." William reminded.

"Doing a wrong question, admitting mistakes, correcting mistakes, and lack of understanding are all a kind of gain." Li Zhaoyu was still dull. Seeing that Prince William had some mother-in-law and mother, Li Zhaoyu smiled and said, "William, I think you seem to care about me very much, afraid that I will make mistakes, and afraid that the empire will blame me.

But I clearly remember that between the four of us, Zhao Cheng, the one who had the best relationship with you was from the beginning."

Li Zhaoyu met William through his younger brother Li Zhaocheng. At that time, Li Zhaocheng beat up his only prince and was sent to Xijin, and handed over to Li Junwei for personal education. He met William Little in Xijin. At that time, the two were similar in ambitions and even worshipped him. It was Li Zhaocheng who persuaded William to study in the empire that he met Li Zhaoyu and the late prince Li Zhaoji.

Crown Prince William said: "I didn't want to talk to you about this."

Lee Zhaoyu directly expressed William's concerns: "This is dominated by your personal emotions, right?"

Prince William nodded: "That's right. From a personal perspective, I prefer Zhao Cheng. He treats me well and is a good brother who communicates with each other. Of course, you are not bad either. I don't want to make any choice between you two, which is very difficult for me.

But I am the crown prince of Prussia, and my personal feelings are not important at all in the face of national interests. As you said just now, I am very worried that you will make mistakes. The reason is very simple. I can tell you directly here, that is, in our Prussia's view, it is more beneficial for us to become the future emperor of the empire than Zhao Cheng to obtain this authority."

Li Zhaoyu had already guessed this because he had long discovered that Prince William had performed a little special at this League of Nations meeting. They grew up together since childhood. The crown prince was very promising in character. Moreover, when he was a child, the four children were not convinced and always liked to compete with each other.

But this time, Crown Prince William was very restrained, and Li Zhaoyu even felt that rather than saying that the Crown Prince came to attend the League of Nations meeting to seek benefits for Prussia, he would rather devote his main energy to cooperating with himself.

As a result, Li Zhaoyu had a premonition that Prussia chose himself between the two brothers.

Seeing that William said something thoroughly, Li Zhaoyu simply asked a question that he wanted to know the answer: "Why, why, why did your father and you make a choice so early and choose me directly. William, you have to tell me the truth, don't say anything better than Zhao Cheng. Although I think this is the fact, it does not explain why you made your choice so early."

Crown Prince William did not want to hide Li Zhaoyu. He thought about it and said it in a concise sentence: "Because you are a real politician, but Zhao Cheng is not."

After hearing this, Li Zhaoyu immediately understood the true meaning. Politicians are a compliment in the empire, but in William's words, they are a neutral word. In fact, William wants to talk about politicians, but due to the sympathy, William chose a more euphemistic statement.

Whether it is a politician or a politician, it is actually similar, that is, Li Zhaoyu is very suitable for politics. He can compromise, betray, and be shameless. Relatively speaking, Li Zhaocheng is a person of true nature. Such a person is not suitable for politics. Politics itself is mixed with conspiracies and tricks, which not only requires wisdom, but also personality. Li Zhaocheng's personality can at most endure conspiracy, rather than accepting or even being good at conspiracy.

There is another characteristic of politicians, which is predictability.

A politician serves interests, which include national interests, national interests, the interests of a political group and even private interests. But in the final analysis, everything is for interests. This means that all his actions have fixed logic and are carried out within a certain framework. As long as they are defined in rules and regulations, they can be predicted, which is just a matter of whether the prediction is accurate or not.

Li Zhaocheng was too emotional, which meant that he would be impulsive and would break free from the constraints of the political framework, so such people would not be easily predicted.

Li Zhaoyu figured it out and said to William: "William, I understand what you said completely. Don't worry, I won't tell Zhaocheng any of this. You and I have never discussed this."

After a secret meeting with the Earl of Surrey, the recess of the League of Nations was once again extended. Because such transactions were to be operated under the table, Surrey needed to represent France, privately convince Britain and the Netherlands, and even Poland and Russia.

The representatives of these countries must also contact their own countries and determine that Corsica, as the headquarters of the League of Nations, can be accepted by those in power in the country.

However, France obviously has a very firm attitude, because where the headquarters of the League of Nations is located will be decided by the participating countries, and two-thirds of the absolute majority will be passed. Therefore, while private transactions and communications, France directly put pressure on Genoa and directly demanded that Genoa sell Corsica to the League of Nations at a fair price.

Even the French army began to assemble to the southeastern border and directly put pressure on the Genoese. In France, this appropriate price should be less than 500,000 imperial silver dollars. According to the agreement, the five hundred thousand imperial silver dollars should be paid by each of the five major countries.

The Genoese had no choice because the Genoese Republic could not get any help on this issue. Although the Earl of Saury needed more energy to convince France's allies, in fact, those European countries simply did not directly support it, and none of them publicly stood up to oppose it. In other words, after France made its claims, the countries wanted to exchange some interests from France.

"Corsica has been established as the headquarters of the League of Nations. Except for Russia that did not directly express support, the rest of the countries have determined to vote for or abstain from tomorrow. As for Russia, their attitude is obvious." On the Diaoyutai, Li Zhaoyu said happily to Crown Prince William.

Crown Prince William said: "Betting five silver coins, the Russians will abstain from the right tomorrow."

"I don't gamble because I think so," said Li Zhaoyu.

After the convening of the League Conference, Russia's attitude has always been like this. No matter what the empire does or what opinions and proposals it puts forward, Russia will not support it. This is mainly caused by the deep hatred between Russia and the empire. Although it does not support it, Russia will not oppose it, but will oppose it depending on the situation.

Assuming that there are countries such as Britain and France, Russia will clearly express its opposition, but if these European countries do not object, Russia will abstain from power, but will not express its support. This attitude is a bit arrogant and has become a big joke at the League of Nations Conference.

Li Zhaoyu was very happy today and kept joking with William, but the fishing rod in his hand had not gained much. However, while the two were chatting happily, Li Yongzhong hurriedly walked up to them, and said to Li Zhaoyu: "Young Master, something happened, Duan Yi, Chief Duan is here."

"What?" Li Zhaoyu let go of the fishing rod in his hand and let it fall into the water. He thought for a while and asked, "Where is he?"

"I lied to him that you have gone to the Seville Palace and delayed him for a while," said Li Yongzhong.

Li Zhaoyu nodded slightly and said, "The person who came is not kind. Do you know why he came?"

"It's important that King Yu has some instructions." Li Yongzhong also became a little impatient.

For Li Zhaoyu, Duan Yi is a very special existence. Duan Yi has a deep relationship with the Prince Yu's Mansion and is also the confidant trained by Prince Yu Li Junwei. He is now serving as the empire's plenipotentiary envoy to Europe, of course this is just a nominal position. In fact, Duan Yi is responsible for the diplomacy of some Western European countries competing with the empire, such as Britain, France, the Netherlands and the Dan.

Duan Yi has been in diplomatic positions for many years and is very smooth, but he never rubs sand in his eyes. Especially when dealing with the young people from Prince Yu's Mansion, Li Zhaoyu has long understood this point. During the time when Li Zhaoyu and his brothers participated in the Spanish throne succession war with their father, Duan Yi showed an attitude that others dare not have.
Chapter completed!