Expedition to Europe

The original meaning of the term "Sick Man of East Asia" was not as bad as advertised.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire at the end of the 19th century was called the "Sick Man of Europe" in Europe. When the Qing Empire also exposed its decadent and weak attributes, it was naturally called the "Sick Man of East Asia" by Europeans to compare with the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Not to mention, this pair of "sick men" is really quite vivid.

When this title was passed from Britain to the Qing Empire, it was used by many intellectuals at that time to spur themselves and warn the world, not to insult their own people.

It was only because the Japanese later deliberately used this term to insult the Republic of China, who were also East Asians, that this term aroused widespread disgust.

Qin Zhiyuan did not like this term at all. Even if it was to "spur himself and warn the world", Qin Zhiyuan was willing to use other methods instead of using this term that was close to "self-abuse" to torture himself and his own people.

This is truly a cry for the listener and a heartbreak for the hearer.

Therefore, when Qin Zhiyuan heard that the crew of the "Umbrella" company and the staff of the "Poseidon" maritime security company had a fight in Port Said, Qin Zhiyuan's first reaction was not to be upset, but to be relieved.

For more than half a year, when the Chinese were bullied, they finally learned to fight back instead of venting their anger behind the scenes with the "Ah Q" spirit. In this sense, Qin Zhiyuan's life was worth it!

In fact, there have been many fights between the Chinese and the French in recent times, especially in the old Renault factory, where there are fights almost every month.

These fights have nothing to do with "race", but are caused by the accumulation of excess hormones.

Chinese rarely suffer losses in fights. On the one hand, it is because the lively Chinese rarely act alone. Every time they go out, there are at least four or five people, so they don't suffer losses in conflicts. On the other hand, it is because the Chinese have a natural ally, the Annan people.

Annan is Vietnam. Now the relationship between Vietnamese and Chinese is not tense at all. Instead, they are closer because they are in a foreign country. Whenever there is a fight between Chinese and French, the Annan people will not stand idly by. They always help the Chinese fight, and they are not the kind of help that takes sides, but the kind of help that rushes to the front and strives to be the first.

Is it strange?

Not strange at all.

Even in the time and space where Qin Zhiyuan lived, it was the same.

During the First World War in that time and space, the Annan people were loyal younger brothers of the Republic of China. Every time the Chinese and foreigners fought, the Annan people followed the Chinese.

So during the "Vietnam War", the Chinese big brother would spare no effort to help. If it weren't for the instigation of the ill-intentioned old Russians, Annan would probably still be China's younger brother in the 21st century.

"…The Hurricane incident caused four serious injuries and fifteen minor injuries. Most of the injured were British. Two people from the Umbrella Company were slightly injured and are now fine after treatment. The British are now relentless and demand that we hand over Ma Guangming, the captain of the No. 7 anti-submarine boat who took the initiative to stir up trouble and lead the riot, to the British court for trial. At the same time, we must investigate the responsibilities of the relevant responsible persons and compensate for the losses of the Hurricane." Pierre returned to Thunder Bluff from Paris urgently to report the latest developments of the fight to Qin Zhiyuan.

"Tsk, they ask us to hand it over? What does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs say?" Qin Zhiyuan disagreed. There is no shortage of self-righteous people in this world.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs means to bring the people to Paris first and let the Paris court hear the case. As for the compensation for the Hurricane, since the other party's ship was burned, it is a little bit of a token of appreciation. Anyway, a few melons and dates are not worth much money." Pierre tried his best to choose words that expressed milder emotions. In Pierre's opinion, it would be best to make a big deal out of a small matter.

"I think the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not doing the right thing. They don't seem to be on our side. What is 'three melons and two dates'? It's what it is. If the accident responsibility is determined to be Ma Guangming's initiative to cause trouble, even if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not deal with him, I will beat his ass. But now the appraisal report has not come out, and they are in a hurry to pay compensation. Has it been determined that the fault lies with the 'protection umbrella' company? Are you kidding me? Is it that 'Poseidon' Maritime Security Company that pays taxes to Paris, or is it the 'protection umbrella' that pays taxes to Paris?" Qin Zhiyuan complained and refused to say anything.

This kind of accident determination is actually a quibble. Don't expect a result without a year or two. Before the result comes out, the ships of the 'Poseidon' Maritime Security Company have been banned from entering French waters.

French waters also include the waters of Corsica. If the ship crossing the Mediterranean does not pass through the waters of Corsica, it will have to go around the southern part of Sardinia, Italy. In this way, because the coastline is lost, the probability of being attacked by submarines increases greatly.

In summary, unless the French government lifts the ban on Poseidon Maritime Security Company, Poseidon Maritime Security Company will not receive any business in the Mediterranean.

"God, Qin, can you not be so aggressive? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is on your side, otherwise George will make them feel better without you saying anything." Pierre was worried, slapping his forehead and collapsing in the chair opposite the desk.

"George is going to take office?" Qin Zhiyuan was surprised.

"Look at you, as a Frenchman, you don't even care who the current French Prime Minister is. George has been sworn in this morning! Praise the Lord! Our good days are finally here!" Pierre finally couldn't pretend anymore, threw away the documents in his hand, jumped up and raised his hands to cheer.

Clemenceau is now really the center of attention. After hearing the news, all the French probably had the same reaction as Pierre.

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Qin Zhiyuan was also happy that his own people finally took the stage, but Qin Zhiyuan's focus was obviously not on the same channel as Pierre: "This is simply too good, so, can the subsidy for Corsica be approved this year?"

In order to stabilize the hearts of people on the island of Corsica, the French government gives Corsica a certain amount of subsidies every year. This number is not much, about more than 2 million francs a year, but for Qin Zhiyuan, who is worried about money, mosquito leg meat is also meat.

"Oh my god, can't you say something else? Look at you, you don't look like the Grand Master of the Knights Templar anymore, you look like a Jewish businessman." Pierre said he couldn't accept it.

"Jewish businessman" is a derogatory term in Europe, and it means the same as the Chinese "money man".

"Stop talking nonsense, you don't know how much pressure I'm under. Every day when I open my eyes, millions of francs fly away like a little angel with wings. Do you know what that feels like?" Qin Zhiyuan despised Pierre, who had never seen money.

"Speaking of millions of francs, yesterday I heard Louis and his father discussing in the study that they wanted to reorganize the First Division into the First Army of the Foreign Legion, and it is also possible to reorganize it into the First and Second Infantry Divisions of the Far East, the First Artillery Division of the Far East, and the First Armored Division of the Far East. What do you think?" Pierre tipped off.

It wasn't really tipping off, maybe it was more of a test. After all, since Lyautey and Foch discussed this matter in the study of Foch's house, he didn't intend to hide it from Qin Zhiyuan.

It couldn't be hidden.