Rebirth of the Northern Giants

Fortunately, none of this has affected the Yunnan-Guizhou area. Since the fall of the Qing Dynasty, Feng Zicai has been too lazy to bother about domestic affairs. You young people like to make troubles, so you can make troubles. I still need to guard the three-acre land in Yunnan to prevent foreign powers from invading. up.

The British army invaded Tibet, and the situation in Yunnan became tense. Feng Zicai was also worried that the British army would split into two groups, and even Yunnan would like to swallow it. Fortunately, the zèngfǔ of the Republic of China seemed to have a little foresight, and even attracted a small African country to attract British eyes.

Just as he breathed a sigh of relief, this telegram began to make him unable to calm down again.

The Central zèngfǔ Supreme Command of the Republic of China issued an external telegram: ordering Feng Zicai, the governor of Yunnan, to go to Kaihua Mansion immediately, and urging the Yunnan frontier army to conduct military exercises.

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Ye Zhikui, President of the Republic of China, wrote on March 3!

Feng Zicai sighed, and really wanted to run to the capital immediately and ask Ye Zhikui why he provoked the French again.

Finally think about it or forget it, my old bones can no longer stand the toss, and I still follow the orders of the central government.

On the 15th, Feng Zicai, the governor of Yunnan, led his generals to Kaihua Mansion on the Sino-Vietnamese border with great fanfare, which immediately attracted the attention of the French.To be continued.

Volume 3 The Wind and Cloud of the Capital Chapter [-] Wagging Tail and Begging for France

The Elysee Palace in Paris has a simple and solemn appearance, and the palace is resplendent and magnificent. It is a two-story building made of large stones. It is the seat of the French Presidential Palace.

The living rooms on the ground floor are used as conference halls, meeting halls and banquet halls, and the second floor is the president's office and living area.

French President Faure leaned leisurely on the chair in the presidential office, watching the beautiful presidential secretary Sophie bowing down to serve him coffee.

Sophie seemed to feel the burning eyes of Fore, raised her head, smoothed the hair around her ears charmingly, and gave Fore a faint smile.

This little rascal, I didn't torment him enough last night.

The two exchanged glances, and they were inseparable from each other.

French Foreign Minister Harold and Navy Minister Bernard hurried in, interrupting Faure's good deed.

Fall hurriedly sat down solemnly, and told Sophie, "Give a cup of coffee to our Minister of the Navy and Minister of Foreign Affairs."

Sophie rolled his eyes at him quietly, and said in a tired voice, "Yes, Mr. President." Then she twisted her big butt, and made coffee for the two of them according to Fore's instructions.

Seeing it, Harold and Bernard felt itchy, but they both knew that Sophie was Fore's mistress, so they could only think about it.

Fall lit a cigar, and asked unhurriedly, "Minister of the Navy, what's wrong with looking for me in such a hurry?"

Speaking of business, Secretary of the Navy Burnett took out a telegram and said anxiously: "Yes, Mr. President, there have been some changes in the Far East."

"Far East? The Chinese and the Japanese are fighting to the death, what could happen." Fore said indifferently.

Burnett said solemnly: "It's the Chinese who made some noise again."

"What did the arrogant Chinese Ye Zhikui do?" Fore put the cigar on the table, leaned forward slightly, and asked with a frown.

"Annan's Commander-in-Chief of the Far East Fleet, Gigot, sent a telegram stating that Feng Zicai, the governor of China's Yunnan Province, held a military exercise on the Sino-Vietnamese border on March [-]. A landing exercise was held in the middle of the sea called Tokyo Bay, the intention is obvious, it is a demonstration against our French Republic and a provocation against France." After Bernat finished reading the telegram, he put it heavily on the table.

Feng Zicai is a famous anti-French general. The Yunnan military exercise led by him has a strong political meaning. What's more, China's South China Sea Fleet actually performed a landing exercise near the French colony. It doesn't take a second thought to know that the Chinese are targeting France.

"Ye Zhikui is too arrogant. Does he think that China will be invincible after defeating Russia, and will be able to defeat our French warriors?" Fore slapped the table angrily, jumped up, and turned around the table a few times, angrily endlessly.

"Mr. President, how should we deal with it?" Burnett couldn't help asking when he saw Fall's fury.

"Since the Chinese are conducting drills in Tokyo Bay, our Far East Fleet can do the same." Fore was still full of anger.

Since the Franco-Prussian War, France lost Alsace and Lorraine, which are rich in iron ore, and its international status has plummeted. For them, the colonies have become the main source of resources.

Foreign Minister Harold and Navy Minister Bernard stood up at the same time and said in unison: "No."

The two looked at each other with helpless smiles, Harold continued to persuade: "Ye Zhikui is a lunatic, once we provoke him, war may come immediately, and our strength in the Far East is not enough to compete with the Chinese , in case of defeat, Germany, which is eyeing us like a tiger, will surely take advantage of it, and even if we win, Germany, which has a close relationship with China, will not benefit us much."

In a word, the gains outweigh the losses.France has always wanted to avenge its defeat, and Germany is also wary of France.Do everything possible to suppress him to prevent him from rising again.

"Then what do you think we should do?" Fore asked angrily.

Harold thought for a while and said slowly: "The reason why the Chinese held military exercises in the South China Sea was to protest against our country's support for the Japanese. In fact, there is no major conflict between our country and China at present. For the sake of that small country that is constantly being defeated, It is not in the interests of France, therefore, I think, to keep a certain distance from Japan, at least not to arouse the resentment of the Chinese."

To be honest, Harold has always looked down on Japan as an alliance. The value of Japan lies in involving China and ensuring the long-term stability of France's colonial rule in the Far East. The Chinese were wiped out in one fell swoop, and now even the mainland has been attacked by the Chinese.

Moreover, it is still in retreat, and it will not be able to contain the Chinese at all. If you continue to play with the Japanese, it may even involve France. For an alliance that has no use value, it will be a dead end. .

In fact, according to Harold, the best strategy now is to rely on China, and then carve up Japan together to obtain actual benefits. I am not willing to take it back.

Fowler would definitely not be too stupid to ascend the throne of the president, he just vented his depression, and murmured: "Ye Zhikui is a butcher, a murderer, a tyrant"

After scolding Ye Zhikui, he began to scold the British again, "Those useless and stupid British guys can't even solve the two small Boer countries. Why do they still send troops to Tibet? They can do what they want Be pretty. Stupid"

Before the start of the Anglo-Boer War, the international community was more optimistic that the British could quickly solve the Boers and end the war. However, not only other countries did not expect it, but the British themselves did not expect that they would fall into the quagmire of the Anglo-Boer War. middle.

The Boers relied on guerrilla warfare and flexible and useful tactics to make the British miserable, and they had to increase their troops to Africa again and again. In this way, the offensive against China was naturally weakened.

Fore scolded for a long time, perhaps because he was tired of scolding, or because he felt that his gentlemanly demeanor would affect his honor, he suddenly shut up, sat back in his chair slowly, lit a cigar again, and said calmly: "If we don't make Any response, the international will think we are afraid of the Chinese, will seriously affect the glory of our France."

"Please rest assured, Mr. President, our Ministry of Foreign Affairs will issue a statement of condemnation, questioning the Chinese government for no reason, why it provoked for no reason in Southeast Asia. Of course, on the other hand, we have to remind Mutsu Munemitsu that it is time to leave France. "Harold talked eloquently. It seems that he had already thought things through beforehand on his way to the presidential palace.

"Okay, don't leak the content of our agreement with Japan." Fore rubbed his temples and said helplessly.

Before, the French government deliberately disclosed the content of some treaties between France and Japan in order to blackmail the Chinese government and coerce the Chinese to agree to some unfair treaties. up.

Great powers are like sharks, they will swarm when they smell blood. In the past, China was like a dolphin with little defense. Everyone wanted to take a bite. Now that the dolphin has become Japan, they all want to take a bite together. .

Therefore, don't take international relations too seriously. What matters is your own strength. Without strength, no matter how hard you fight, it's just a tragedy.

In the afternoon, Harold urgently summoned Mutsu Munemitsu, who was giving speeches in Paris to gain sympathy. Mutsu Munemitsu was actually very tragic, because he did not understand French, and he relied on translation for his speeches. Often he said something impassioned, and the translation When it came over, it changed its taste, and the Parisians were confused and incomprehensible.

"Dear Mr. Minister, may I ask why you summoned me urgently?" Mutsu Munemitsu asked while bending his waist and bowing his head.

"Mr. Mutsu, I have to tell you with regret that the cabinet has rejected the president's proposal to use force against China." Harold spread his hands, showing a helpless expression.

That damn proposal hasn't been drafted at all, let alone passed or not, but it's okay to use it to deceive the person in front of you.

Mutsu Munemitsu was anxious and asked: "Mr. Minister, are you dissatisfied with the conditions offered by our Great Japanese Empire?"

Mutsu Munemitsu signed several traitorous treaties and agreed to open several treaty ports to the French. Seeing that things were about to happen, the French changed their minds halfway. Know your face, otherwise it would be unreasonable to post it to me.

Harold shook his head and said: "Mr. Mutsu, you don't understand what I mean. Our French nation is a peace-loving nation. We are kind to others and never easily provoke wars. For the material and financial support your country requires, Our French Republic is very happy, Japan and China are our good friends, we have no reason to suddenly use force against the Chinese."

Mutsu Munemitsu's expression changed. Are you lying to a child? He knew that China was conducting drills in Tokyo Bay. What he didn't expect was that the French were so afraid of death. Just one drill scared them back. It seems that before Those aids and the like are also boasted, and it is hard to say whether they can be fulfilled.

Mutsu Munemitsu was sad for a while. When did Japan need to beg for mercy like this? Looking at people's faces, he wanted to shake his clothes and go out angrily, but when he thought of the domestic situation, he had to sit down again and continued to ask: "Mr. , we have something to talk about, and if we feel that the conditions are not satisfactory, we can discuss it again."

Harold curled his lips, a little disapproving in his heart, do you think I'm a fool?Japan is about to be wiped out by the Chinese. No matter how many conditions you say, it is useless.

"Mr. Mutsu, we will continue to support your country's anti-China affairs, and at the same time increase pressure on China and ask them to come back to the negotiating table." Harold comforted Mutsu Munemitsu.