Expedition to Europe

In fact, the most common mistake made by time travelers is to set a preconceived position.

For example, many Chinese have complicated feelings towards Japan. Looking at Japan from the perspective of the 21st century, on the one hand, there is inherent hatred for the country, and on the other hand, there is a sense of injustice towards the economic miracle created by Japan with a tiny country. In fact, there is a lot of envy, jealousy and hatred.

But if it is before the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, it is not necessarily true that the Chinese have complicated feelings towards Japan. At that time, the biggest enemy of the Han people in the Qing Dynasty was the feudal ruling class. Many people's view of Japan was just a relative who did not visit often, and there was really no hatred.

Even when the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 broke out, the Japanese fought against the Qing government under the banner of "anti-Qing, restoration of Ming, and support for justice", which was recognized by some Han people.

Qin Zhiyuan certainly hated the Japanese, but Qin Zhiyuan also knew that on the road to the rise of the Chinese, Japan was just a small obstacle, and even had a certain value of use, so Qin Zhiyuan did not kill all the Japanese, and those who could be won over and used should not be wasted.

It doesn't matter to Italy. Italy is really not very useful to Lan Fang. Just break off the diplomatic relations, Qin Zhiyuan has no regrets.

However, what surprised Qin Zhiyuan was that just after Lan Fang announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Italy and the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Sardinia, the French also announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the Italians and the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Sardinia.

This is somewhat surprising. There was a little disagreement between Lan Fang and France a while ago. Now France is actually consistent with Wanquanhe Lan Fang on this issue, which is somewhat caught off guard.

If you think about it carefully, you can understand that the relationship between France and Italy is not very good, especially in terms of the interests of the Mediterranean, Italy is France's biggest enemy.

After the Coconut City Naval Conference, although France won a certain number of naval battleships, France, like Italy, did not have any actual shipbuilding plans.

This is partly because France has no money, and partly because France has no actual needs.

France's strategic goal has long been changed from Germany to Italy. As long as Italy does not build battleships, France does not need to build them.

Of course, the reason is the same from Italy's point of view.

This made Pierre say it with a different flavor and more intimately: "It's okay, I'm ready not to eat macaroni in the future."

When Qin Zhiyuan arrived in Corsica, Pierre was waiting for Qin Zhiyuan in Corsica.

As the Frenchman with the best relationship with Qin Zhiyuan, Pierre, who has already secured the position of Speaker of the French Parliament, currently has a certain reputation in France. Perhaps in the next French general election, Pierre can participate as an independent candidate.

Pierre also has a deep background. In the current French political arena, no one can match Pierre in terms of background.

As Pierre's biggest support, Qin Zhiyuan is going to Corsica for vacation, and Pierre should show enthusiasm for it.

"It doesn't matter, wasn't macaroni brought back to Italy by Marco Polo? If you don't eat pasta, you can choose more rich oriental pastries, knife-cut noodles, dandan noodles, fried noodles - there are so many choices, each one is very distinctive." Qin Zhiyuan really spared no effort.

Regarding the origin of Italian pasta, there is indeed a saying that Marco Polo brought it back to Italy, and then it spread throughout Europe.

There is no need to verify the authenticity of this statement, as long as Qin Zhiyuan believes it.

As long as it is necessary to promote Chinese culture, it is okay to say that Marco Polo is Chinese.

The influence of Chinese food continues to expand with the international influence of Lan Fang. In the past two years, it has been rising rapidly in Europe, especially in France and Germany. There are Chinese restaurants in almost all cities. As for Corsica, it has become a concentration camp of oriental cuisine, with roast duck, seafood, Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine and so on. Moreover, it is not the kind of modified Chinese food that adapts to the taste of Westerners, but the original food, which really makes everyone who has tasted it unable to stop.

"I didn't ask you to come here to eat noodles." Pierre smiled and said sweetly. Now there are not many childish actions of rolling his eyes and pouting his lips. His smile is very mature.

It seems that status really has a great influence on people.

Qin Zhiyuan also smiled, showing eight teeth, which is more contagious than Pierre's smile.

Qin Zhiyuan practiced smiling in front of the mirror. When he was in school, facial expression control was an important course for Qin Zhiyuan. If he couldn't even control his own expression, he couldn't be a good agent.

"I need more support. Alexander has confirmed that he will not participate in next year's election. I think it's time for me to become the 'savior.'" Pierre was a little shameless.

The word "savior" is indeed a bit out of line, but for the French, this is the general expectation of the French. Every time a country or nation faces a crisis, the French will look forward to a legendary figure who will "receive the will of heaven" to lead France out of the predicament and write a new chapter in the history of the nation.

Yes, although France started the democratic republic model very early, the French always regard legendary figures like those in the Bible as national heroes. The duty of the "savior" is to bear the pain and suffering of the people, just like Moses in the Book of Exodus, who led the enslaved Hebrews to escape from ancient Egypt to a rich promised land.

The motivation for "saving the world" usually comes from spirit, religion, absurdity... or even a dream.

Although this runs counter to the ideological foundation of France, such as Descartes' "rationalism" philosophy, Voltaire's enlightenment thought, or the legacy of the French Revolution, this is the reality of France.

A very contradictory but tolerant nation.

"Is it too soon?" Qin Zhiyuan was a little worried.

According to Qin Zhiyuan's last plan with Pierre, Pierre would not participate in the presidential election until 30 years later. By then, Pierre would have enough reputation, accumulated enough connections, and had outstanding political achievements. It would be a natural thing to go further.

"No, not too soon. Rockefeller is going to increase investment in France, so France will have a wave of dividends next. I don't want Alexander Millerand or Gaston Doumergue to pick this peach. Rather than letting others get it cheap, I might as well do it myself." Pierre has his own plan.

Gaston Doumergue, a radical socialist and current congressman, is Pierre's biggest opponent in the French presidential election next year.

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This is still a question of "term". No matter who got the Rockefeller family's investment, as long as Rockefeller increased its investment in France, the greatest credit must be attributed to the French president at that time. Ordinary people don't care who Rockefeller has a better relationship with. They will be grateful to whoever changes their lives during their term.

"What kind of support do you want? Can't Rockefeller give it to you?" Qin Zhiyuan still felt a little resentful.

After getting in touch with the Rockefeller family, Pierre and Qin Zhiyuan's relationship became a little distant, especially when Lan Fang and France had a bad relationship because of the accident of the verification helicopter. Pierre did not speak out in time. Although Qin Zhiyuan could understand Pierre, he still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

Emotionally speaking, Qin Zhiyuan and Pierre have absolutely no problem. The two are not only comrades fighting side by side, but also close family members. The relationship between them has withstood the test of war.

But from the perspective of the country, when Lan Fang and France have a dispute, Pierre and Qin Zhiyuan must stand on the position of their respective countries. This is the premise for them to win the trust of the people.

"Yes, but they have too many additional conditions, and I am worried that their power in France will expand too quickly, so I have to be vigilant." Pierre did not hide anything from Qin Zhiyuan, and was still frank and open.

After Pierre and Sydney Wollaston confirmed their relationship, the Rockefeller family's power in France expanded rapidly. As far as Qin Zhiyuan knew, the Rockefeller family now controlled at least half of the Renault Group. At the same time, in the old business of oil, the Rockefeller family's Standard Oil and Qin Zhiyuan's United Oil have already been competing against each other, which is not a good thing for France and Qin Zhiyuan.

"So what do you want?" Qin Zhiyuan put Rockefeller's problem aside and focused on solving Pierre's problem.

"Money--" Pierre said straightforwardly.

It is indeed straightforward. Politics, especially democratic politics, is all about economic strength. Family background and political reputation are all false. Real economic strength is the real money that can be seen and touched. If Pierre has enough economic strength and can publicly promise to double the salary of ordinary people after taking office, then Pierre will be the President of France tomorrow.

Of course, if he makes a promise now but fails to do it after taking office, then Pierre will step down the day after tomorrow.

France is the country in the world that pays the most attention to "democratic politics".

"Money - this is indeed a problem. You should have enough money." Qin Zhiyuan is not very clear about Pierre's current financial situation, but according to the capital Qin Zhiyuan gave to Pierre, Pierre should not be short of money.

When Qin Zhiyuan left France, he gave all the shares of "LLL" company to Pierre. In recent years, the development momentum of "LLL" company has been good. The stores have basically covered the whole of Europe and the United States. The annual profit is calculated in "billions of francs". Pierre should not be short of money.

"If I just wanted to be a member of parliament, I would be a rich man. If I wanted to be the speaker of the parliament, this money would be basically enough. But if I wanted to be the president, I would need more." Pierre had nothing to be embarrassed about. It was a sign of ability to ask for money with a clear conscience.