Expedition to Europe

Everyone has selfishness, and this is understandable.

Even in a large group, when everyone is fighting for a big goal of interest, there will be countless personal interests.

Since Clemenceau came to power, the relationship between Qin Zhiyuan and Clemenceau has gradually become distant.

This is normal. As a politician, Clemenceau himself should not get too close to the military, especially the generals of the front army who hold military power like Qin Zhiyuan.

Once the military is combined with politics, it is easy to develop into a dictatorship, which is something no one wants to see.

Clemenceau paid attention to this point. Since he came to power, he took the initiative to alienate Qin Zhiyuan, Lyaute and Foch. Even if there is something that needs to be agreed upon, it is often conveyed through old Renault.

Now Clemenceau sent someone to find Qin Zhiyuan, which is very rare.

"Qin, long time no see." Jules Freycinet and Qin Zhiyuan knew each other before, and the two were nodding acquaintances.

"Jules, you still look so tired." Qin Zhiyuan joked.

Jules Freycinet is in his forties, and he is very fat. He is the type who will pant after walking a few steps. He has few hairs left, a standard Mediterranean hairstyle. His face is full of wrinkles, and he looks bitter and resentful.

"Ah... Qin, you are still so unfriendly." Jules Freycinet squeezed himself into the single sofa with some effort, and just after sitting down, he picked up the coffee on the table and started drinking.

"Friendly people cannot survive, especially in this hellhole of Sidi Bel Abbas." Qin Zhiyuan said meaningfully.

Qin Zhiyuan knew that Lillard Azshara had been staying in Paris recently, and he didn't need to think about what Azshara wanted to do. He wanted to use the French government to set up a government mainly composed of local people in Sidi Bel Abbas to change the martial law of Sidi Bel Abbas.

"Speaking of Sidi Bel Abbas, Qin, George has a headache recently. You know, Paris is already a mess, and George's mind is all in Paris, and Sidi Bel Abbas, to be honest, should not be a problem here at the moment." Jules Freycinet blinked his eyes and looked at Qin Zhiyuan with a meaningful look.

"Is it a problem now? I don't think so." Qin Zhiyuan disagreed.

Lillard Azshara had approached Qin Zhiyuan about this matter, but Qin Zhiyuan ignored him. Autonomy is a very sensitive issue in the colonies at any time. Even if Qin Zhiyuan agrees, the French Congress will not agree.

Qin Zhiyuan promoted religious freedom in Sidi Bel Abbas, which, as expected, aroused Lillard Azshara's firm opposition.

If there was a possibility of cooperation between Qin Zhiyuan and Lillard Azshara before, then after Qin Zhiyuan promoted religious freedom, there was no possibility of easing between Qin Zhiyuan and Lillard Azshara.

This involves a fundamental interest. The religious freedom promoted by Qin Zhiyuan cuts off the belief in fetishism from the root. Fetishism has been passed down for thousands of years. Some people in the church have long realized that the rules and doctrines of the church are incompatible with modern life, and the call for "improvement" has never stopped. As for the current fetishism, there are many different sects in the church.

If the incompatibility with the secular world is just the gentle side of fetishism, then the infighting within fetishism fully demonstrates the cruel side.

Fetishism maintains the faith of its followers because once they believe in it, they cannot quit for life, and their descendants must believe in it. If "religious freedom" is really promoted according to Qin Zhiyuan's intention, then it is almost certain that many people will leave fetishism in a short period of time, and the foundation of fetishism will collapse directly. For Lillard Azshara, this is no less than the end of the world.

"Maybe it's not a problem in your eyes, but in the eyes of many people, this has become a problem, or it has become the beginning of a problem. So Qin, for God's sake, please stop making trouble." Jules Freycinet spoke earnestly, shaking the empty glass in his hand at Qin Zhiyuan.

Qin Zhiyuan sighed, got up and took a bottle of wine from the wine rack, and poured it directly for Jules Freycinet without even bothering to check the year of the factory.

Looking at the amber-colored dreamy wine in the glass, Jules Freycinet was finally satisfied, leaning on the creaking chair back and tasting it slowly.

"How can this be a hassle?" Qin Zhiyuan shook his head and laughed, pouring himself some wine while talking, but it just barely covered the bottom of the cup: "Is this what you mean, or what George means?"

"What's the difference? It's not just me or George, many people think so. Freedom of belief is good, but it's not appropriate here, especially at this time. It's not appropriate." Jules Freycinet took a sip and shook his head in satisfaction, as if it was the best delicacy.

"But, Jules, have you ever thought about what would happen if you don't change it and just go on like this?" Qin Zhiyuan really wanted to give it a try, not just for France, but also for the future of Southeast Asia.

"Isn't it good to go on like this? It's calm, everything is fine, the sun will rise as usual every day, and people will work hard from nine to five." Jules Freycinet sighed in the form of an aria.

People are always like this. If the environment does not change, few people will take the initiative to seek change, because the result of "seeking change" may be a development for the better or a worse development. Politicians are particularly cautious, seeking not to make achievements but to avoid mistakes. This phenomenon is not unique to Chinese people.

"That's only in an ideal state. You can be sure that the sun will rise every day, but can you be sure that people will work hard from nine to five every day?" Qin Zhiyuan has a spirit of change because he knows the future direction.

The crux of the problem lies here. Qin Zhiyuan knows that if France does not make any changes, the colonial system they have worked hard to establish for hundreds of years will collapse in at most 30 years. But Qin Zhiyuan could not prove to anyone that that kind of collapse would definitely happen.

Perhaps for many colonial natives, the collapse of the colonial system was a good thing, but for Qin Zhiyuan, who has become a vested interest class, this collapse is not so wonderful.

Well...not quite accurate, it would be wonderful if the colonial system collapsed. But before that, Qin Zhiyuan must complete the preliminary layout to ensure that when the colonial system collapses, some colonies will become a paradise for Chinese people to thrive.

This time must be as long as possible, because as time goes by, there will be more and more Chinese, and because of Qin Zhiyuan's existence, more and more Chinese will immigrate.

"Okay, okay, it should be changed. In fact, many people understand this issue. Almost all colonial laws today were formulated hundreds of years ago. The situation at that time was very different from now. It does seem a bit out of date now. . But Qin, you have to know that if there is a problem, it will be a minefield before the problem occurs, and you are now standing in this minefield." Jules Fresine finally said. He said something heartfelt.

"It doesn't matter! I'm already prepared for demining. If the minefield must explode, then I will detonate it in advance." Qin Zhiyuan was determined.

"Tsk..." Jules Fresine had a headache. He rubbed his broad forehead, and trimmed two handfuls of the few remaining hairs. He carefully chose the words to form a sentence: "Qin, why can't you use some gentle words?" What about the method? Don't use too drastic measures right away. That will cause a strong backlash and say no, and you will get hurt. And George will never watch that happen. You know what you think in George's heart. weight."

Qin Zhiyuan's current importance in the French military system cannot be overemphasized. Among all known battles, only Qin Zhiyuan achieved a perfect victory against the German army, and no one else could achieve it. Therefore, for George Clemenceau, Qin Zhiyuan is the trump card in his hand. In order to protect Qin Zhiyuan and fight with peace of mind, Clemenceau will definitely do something.

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"Jul, there is no perfect change. All changes will touch the interests of some people. So when those people's interests are damaged, they will definitely not give up. Since there must be pain, long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. "Qin Zhiyuan had a vague premonition that something was not good, but for a while he was not sure what Clemenceau would do.

"Yes, long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. I agree with this sentence, but if you can postpone this pain, then try to postpone it. Qin, you must understand one thing, George's term is not sure how long it will be , so if it must be painful, why must it be endured by George?" Jules Fresine's expression was a bit shocking.

Qin Zhiyuan can understand what Jules Fresine means, it is definitely irresponsible.

Democracy is often good, but it also has one of the biggest problems, and that is the so-called "tenure".

You must know that every government is elected by the voters, so the government must be responsible to the voters and cannot disappoint the voters to prevent it from never having the opportunity to come to power in the future.

This will cause a serious problem, that is, the government's policies are not based on the objective world, but on the preferences of voters.

Just like Qin Zhiyuan's promotion of "religious freedom", anyone who knows the colonies will think it is a good idea. However, not all good ideas will win universal praise. There will definitely be some people who oppose it, and those who insist on it will think it is a good idea. Those who hold an opposing attitude are those whom the democratically elected government does not want to offend.

Jules Freycinet's meaning is very clear. The support of the people in the colonies is indeed a problem. Perhaps this problem will definitely break out, but if it is going to break out, don't break out during Clemenceau's term. Wait until Clemenceau is gone. After taking power, even if the colonies immediately rebelled, it would have nothing to do with Clemenceau.

"Okay, I resign!" For a moment, Qin Zhiyuan was really frustrated.

"Uh, Qin, George didn't mean for you to resign." Jules Fresine was very surprised, and it took him a long time to react.

"I know, but under the current circumstances, I have just implemented religious freedom. If you want me to overturn it with my own hands now, do you want me to become a laughing stock?" Qin Zhiyuan really wants to resign. If he can't do something, What, then there is no point in being Commander-in-Chief of the Foreign Legion.

"Qin, this... it's normal to advance and retreat, and it should not be a reason to resign." Jules Fresine said with difficulty.

It is indeed normal for politicians to go back and forth. It is not unusual for them to say the same thing before taking office but forget it all after taking office.

"Yes, it is indeed normal. But maybe, this is why I am willing to be a soldier, a pure soldier." Qin Zhiyuan had a complicated expression.

Qin Zhiyuan doesn't mind singing a high note when the time is right.

Maybe "resigning" is a good thing. For Qin Zhiyuan, his current position is too much. If he gives up some of his power, he may get more.