In Xiao Letian's study, behind the huge walnut desk, the Chinese head of state was writing furiously, and orders were being issued quickly.
Wang Huaiyuan, Sima Yun and others sat opposite Xiao Letian and waited quietly, with calm expressions. However, Bing Tailang and Luo Huo, two generals with hot tempers, were restless and pacing around the room.
Several times Luo Huo wanted to say something, but looking at the silent expression of the head of state, no words came out. Only Hyoutaro, the adopted son, was a little confused about the occasion and muttered in a low voice. .
After signing the last military order, Xiao Letian rubbed his temples and looked up at Hyoutaro, who looked like an ant on a hot pot, and suddenly smiled.
"Okay, if you have anything to do, just ask. If you wait any longer, you'll probably be choked to death!"
"Father! We can't stay in England anymore. Since the British look down on us, let's go to Prussia! We have our friends there and there is a place for us to be useful!"
"I don't believe it anymore. As long as we show our prestige in the French-Public War, can't we get recognition in exchange? Do we have to exchange credentials?"
"What a bully! What a bully!"
Xiao Letian had already guessed what Hyōtaro had to say, and shook his head, "Look down on you? Who looks down on you! One Benjamin represents the whole of Britain? Childish..."
"You have to remember that people are meant to solve various problems in life, not to escape and hide! You have failed in the UK, and now you want to leave?"
"Britain is a maritime empire. No matter how well you fight in the mainland war, others will not respect you! So what if the French are victorious? On the high seas, it will be easy for the British to hack you!"
"So, we will never leave here without getting the exchange of credentials from the UK this time. Only if the UK recognizes that we Chinese are an equal and independent country like them and must establish diplomatic relations, then I can feel at ease. Go and fight the law!"
"The reason is so simple. After getting recognition from Britain first, we can declare war on France in the name of the country. This title is so important, and it is related to the distribution of the final spoils!"
"Child, think about it, is it better to join the war as a Prussian mercenary? Or to join the war as a country?"
"Benjamin thought a lot, and he thought very far. If the Europeans clung to the word and said we were a group of warlords, then even if the Franco-Prussian War was won in the end, we would not be able to get to the negotiating table, and the final peace talks would not be possible. It has nothing to do with us!”
"We can only divide part of Prussia's war reparations to us. Is this what we want?"
"But getting the status of a country is different. When the post-war negotiations begin, we can be on an equal footing with these Europeans. We can make an offer and the French will counter-offer. The two sides will compete fiercely and the final result will be better than a There are many more warlords, right?”
"That's right!" Hyoutaro shouted impatiently, "I understand this truth, but Britain won't let go, and we can't put a knife on his neck!"
Xiao Letian stretched out his hand and said, "Keep your voice down, you're not afraid of eavesdropping copper pipes being buried in this room..."
Upon hearing this, Wang Huaiyuan quickly raised his head and answered, "No! I dare to use my professional dignity to guarantee that I have checked three times and there is absolutely no monitoring agency..."
"Haha, okay, okay, I think everyone is too nervous, just kidding..." Xiao Letian took out a bottle of sherry from the wine cabinet behind him and poured the wine with ice cubes for everyone.
"Actually, the current situation is not difficult to solve. As the Prime Minister of a country, Benjamin actually went into battle and said such very rude words that violated diplomatic etiquette. What does this mean? It means that he has felt a deep sense of crisis! "
"There is no need to think about it on the royal family's part. The news from the Duke of New York can prove that the Queen is still very close to us emotionally. It's just that due to the rules of the British Constitution, she can't speak directly. This way, the royal family can maintain their relationship." Neutrality is like a hanging knife, but it is actually more threatening..."
"The attitude of the royal family can affect the vast aristocracy. These people are inextricably linked to the British capitalists, and they are even members of the capitalists themselves..."
"Then I will draw a big pie first. My food company is not just one or two restaurants. It is a food group. I want to open Chinese food to all the capitals of Europe and even the United States!"
"With our Chinese skills, if we don't make money, then what the hell! Moreover, this is a joint-stock company. Once it is completed, it can be listed on the market. Once it becomes a listed company, all shareholders will actually have a community of interests with us! "
"As long as we don't declare war with Britain, don't go against Britain, and still respect Britain on the surface, will these shareholders who hope to make money by holding shares be of the same mind as us?"
"This is a trump card! What Benjamin is most afraid of is that I bribe the capitalists in the UK through commercial means. This is his weakness! That's why he is fighting for my life like a dog!"
"This is the kind of person Se Li Nei Ling is talking about. I can force the head of a country to fight hand-to-hand. Do you think this is still a shame?"
"Hahaha, cognition, this is called cognition! The same thing, with different cognitive angles, will appear differently. Now think about it, are you still angry?"
Hey...Hyoutaro scratched his head, "Yoxi...that's really what happened. When my father said this, my heart suddenly became clear!"
"That's right, that's right when it's transparent!"
Xiao Letian drank half a glass of sherry in one sip, "We have actually taken some of the initiative now. We have taken over the royal family and the aristocracy, and some capitalists are also very interested in our future... The most important thing is, We already have a certain say in the European newspaper industry, which means we already have the right to control public opinion!"
"Although the power of the people is small, they are numerous. They still have votes in their hands, and their preferences can determine which party comes to power. That's why I try my best to please the British people!"
"Spending so much money on Chinese propaganda is not in vain! Benjamin is already scared. He knows that many of his preset methods have been invalidated at this moment, and there are not many ways he can deal with me..."
"Throwing dirty water on us and slandering us as bandits and warlords is just to block the door to negotiations and force us to return without success. If I can't break this small trick, why should I be the head of state of the Chinese nation? I might as well be Just retire directly..."
"Let him continue to be rampant for a few days, and there will always be a time when he begs to see me!"
