Chapter 629: A War of Their Own (3)

ā€œā€¦ā€¦ The Revolutionary War ended, and Hungary withstood the enemy siege and gained its own liberation. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE怂 info" His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Hungary ended his speech for five or six minutes with these words, took a sip from his glass.

The more nervous listeners in the audience exhaled softly, and the less nervous listeners took advantage of this brief pause to change their sitting posture slightly. In just a few minutes, they heard a tragic and heroic story. The story of the experience of the Hungarian foreign minister, who had a lot of scars on his face, shook these British elites. Since the Norman Conquest, Britain has basically not been invaded by foreign enemies, and the war is basically British against foreign countries. There is no such tragic experience on British soil.

The Hungarian Foreign Minister finished drinking water and put the cup away. Once again, the attention of the audience was concentrating, even if the Hungarian Foreign Minister was just telling a story, which was fascinating enough.

"In the middle and late stages of the war, when the Red Army had basically secured superiority, I was organized to work in the diplomatic department. The reason is simple, I studied with the priests, I know German and French, and I have a bit of a basic knowledge of English and Latin. At that time, I thought, how could I, a poor boy who only knows how to fight wars and farm the land, become a foreign minister? Then at the party committee meeting, I suddenly understood the reason and figured out the reason. I'm not rich until now, but I've gone from being ruled to being a member of the ruling class. Just as you are also members of the British ruling class. In the system of the ruling class, there is only a difference in the division of work, not a difference in status. This, of course, is the system of our Hungarian socialist system. As a member of the ruling class, I am completely different from the previous ruling class......"

The front is a tragic story, and the back becomes the consciousness after the carp jumps over the dragon gate. This contrast is a bit difficult for the British to accept. On the contrary, it was the British upper class who had not been particularly mobilized in the previous mood, and at this time their attention turned to a high level.

"The state is an instrument of class rule. The law is the embodiment of the will of the ruling class. Knowing this, I found a way to know myself. There is no shortage of rich people in Hungary, and we have not killed all the nobles, landlords, clergy, and their families as the outside world claims. Many of the three types of people who did not have blood debts in their hands remained in Hungary. We have only achieved state ownership of land in accordance with the laws we have made. As long as the land is handed over, we have no further action against them. But the rich people are very dissatisfied, because they find that they have the right to be rich, or the right to make them rich. Now, no matter how rich they are, the power system under the new system has not fallen at their feet as before, and now it is their turn to take the initiative to bow down at the feet of the new system. All another vote fled, or rather abandoned the country. This group of people hated the current Hungarian system more than those who had a blood debt. The most inverted slander about the Hungarian Revolution came from this group of people, and the greatest hatred of the new Hungarian system was also from this people. Why? Because they feel that they have lost their position as the ruling class forever, and they cannot accept such a loss, let alone agree with it. ā€

Speaking of this, the foreign minister took another sip of water before continuing: "So, self-perception is hierarchical. The first thing is to recognize whether you belong to the ruling class, and secondly, to define your own abilities. In the end, it is the turn to consider whether you are rich or not. And many people seem to evaluate cognition in the opposite way, first considering whether they are rich and then considering their own ability. As for whether they are part of the ruling class or not, they don't seem to understand it at all. Since you are all in the upper echelons of Britain, you must be aware of such a problem. That's all I have to say. ā€

As soon as the foreign minister finished talking, some people began to exchange heads, and some people applauded. Such a divergent reaction suggests that these people have different views on the foreign minister, but they are certainly moved by the foreign minister's statement.

As soon as he returned to his seat and sat down, a servant came over and gave him a business card, "Your Excellency, my master hopes to be able to visit you tomorrow, I don't know when you will have time." ā€

The foreign minister looked at the name on the business card, this is a British railway tycoon. Such a traditional way of communicating with European aristocrats also proves that this education is very traditional. The foreign minister replied: "I have time after 11 o'clock tomorrow." ā€

After the salon, many other people directly extended invitations to foreign ministers. The Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed his gratitude and welcomed these people to Hungary for their travel and investment. So the foreign minister briefed the British about the major changes after the Hungarian Revolution, and of course explained some things about the Hungarian armored forces. The foreign minister said that he would not reveal any inside story because he did not know what it was. As long as you have some common sense and can think seriously, you can know the 'inside story'. The Republic of China developed armored troops, and let Hungary take them out first to practice their hands. However, the foreign minister of military secrets cannot talk about it, and the foreign minister does not know the progress of the Minchao.

After saying this, the foreign minister's free and calm style, without official arrogance, further won the love of many people.

The next morning, the foreign minister woke up from his bed, not understanding where he was for a while. The room is not large and there is no complicated structure, but the decoration is very atmospheric. I don't feel the shaking, but there is a slight sense of swinging. The most special thing is the air, Paris or London, there is a smell in the air. Here, the air is so fresh and refreshing.

After being stunned for a while, the foreign minister remembered that he was on a cruise ship at this time. The cruise ship cleaves the waves in the Atlantic Ocean and heads straight for North America. Looking at his watch, the foreign minister was taken aback. It's ten o'clock. But his biological clock at this time still felt like six or seven o'clock in the morning, rubbing his eyes and walking to the window, the sun was shining outside, and it did look like it was about ten o'clock.

Just then, there was a knock on the door outside. The foreign minister took his dressing gown and opened the door, only to see a servant standing at the door. When he saw the foreign minister, he said: "Your Excellency, yesterday my master and you made an appointment to meet today. Don't know if you're a good fit. ā€

Only then did the foreign minister remember the eleventh o'clock agreement, and he hurriedly replied: "No problem." ā€

While the servants were returning, the foreign minister hurriedly rushed into the bathroom to rinse up. When the toss was over and I changed my clothes, it was already eleven o'clock. After the preparations, as soon as the foreign minister felt that those rich people were professional enough, someone knocked on the door. Opening the door, the foreign minister saw a middle-aged man who had been photographed yesterday but had not spoken. Invite the guests in, and the two chat.

"Your Excellency seems to be an early riser, so you already have energy at this time." The tycoon pulled up the homely routine.

"Why?" The foreign minister was puzzled.

"Did you match your watch according to the time in London, England?" The tycoon asked.

"Yes." The foreign minister vaguely understood.

"The time zone is now two or three hours ahead of Hungary. You think it's ten o'clock, but in Hungary it's only six or seven o'clock in the morning. You are now awake, which shows that you are a regular early riser. I've seen a lot of people who are used to sleeping until 10 a.m. before waking up. When they arrived in North America, they didn't wake up until noon. The tycoon explained.

"I see." The foreign minister originally knew that there was such a thing, but Europe is not big, and if you run back and forth in Europe, it is easy to ignore the time difference of two or three hours. Therefore, the foreign minister praised: "Your Excellency really knows through practice. ā€

The two sides chatted for a while, and the middle-aged man quickly asked: "Your Excellency, I have always been very interested in CEIBS, but I don't know if there are any good investment opportunities there?" ā€

"What is needed there is a military background, and when it comes to critical moments, you have to be able to hold the position. If you don't have a private soldier and you don't have a backer in the local area, I personally don't recommend you to invest in Eastern Europe. Of course, we in Hungary are an exception, after all, under socialism, we do not engage in feudalism. ā€

The railway tycoon was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help laughing, "Your Excellency is really an excellent salesman." But I probably won't go to Hungary. You have invested a lot in railways before, and in the past ten years, you have adopted Chinese railway standards, so I didn't have a chance to go there. ā€

"Eastern Europe is too chaotic right now, I don't recommend you go at this time." The foreign minister also replied with a smile.

"Hungary's position, when are you going to put an end to this chaos?" The tycoon asked in a relaxed tone.

"We're also passively involved. If Russia is willing to let us go, of course we hope that we will develop well in peace. ā€

"Won't China send troops to help?" The tycoon's question is straightforward.

When the foreign minister heard such layman's words, he smiled and said: "If China sends troops for such reasons, how will the whole of Europe react?" This is not China's intention. I know a lot of people think that China has ambitions to annex Europe, but in fact it is not. I met with the Chinese Foreign Minister to discuss this. China has decided to adopt a pacifist policy, and just as Britain does not seek territory on the Continent, you have far more to gain from a policy of equilibrium than to gain by force of conquest. China's gains from a policy of peace inevitably outweigh the benefits of military conquest. ā€

The tycoon listened carefully, and after listening to it, he thought for a while, and then asked, "Why have I never heard of it?" ā€

The foreign minister replied earnestly: "Because China's conquest of North America has been smooth sailing. From before the outbreak of the war, China itself had the strength to swallow North America on its own. The so-called twists and turns are the mood of Europe, and the degree of European recognition of China's power. I have heard from all the old-timers in the diplomatic circles that before the United States is in full decline and is about to collapse, Europe will still be talking about a month or two before the United States has set off a frenzy of counteroffensive. By that time, European countries were still wishful thinking. On the contrary, Britain was the wisest and finally reached a compromise with the Minchao, so Britain was able to get such great benefits in North America. The United States has also emerged from the situation of being driven out and wiped out. When did you really come to terms with the reality that the British Empire was no longer number one in the world? ā€

"Let's face it? Hehe! The tycoon smiled wryly. However, he quickly adjusted his mood, and he said seriously: "Your Excellency, I have always believed that maintaining a good relationship with dignitaries from various countries is very helpful for business. As you said, I have always refused to admit that China is already the world's number one power, and I still think that China will be overthrown. Perhaps because of this, I have not been in contact with the upper echelons of China and Hungary. It was only after listening to you yesterday that I realized that there are such smart people as you in the Hungarian government. So if there is anything you can do to help, please try to talk about it. I am willing to help you in the UK if I can. ā€

The foreign minister smiled slightly, this kind of reciprocated transaction is a tradition of European aristocracy. The priest who believed in republicanism once spoke to the foreign minister. Now, the foreign minister is becoming more and more curious about who his enlightenment teacher is. In retrospect, the priest was dressed in ordinary clothes, always neatly dressed. That's pretty hard enough in the countryside.

He lectures when it's time to lecture, and there is no nonsense outside of knowledge when he lectures. When the children asked questions, the priest always answered. For example, the foreign minister's knowledge is the answer he received when he encountered a question in history and humanities class, thought about it and asked the priest teacher. What the Foreign Minister was certain of was that the priest himself must have come from a high rank. After coming into contact with the upper echelons of Europe, the foreign minister realized that the rules of those people were really the same as what his teacher taught.

It's easy to say that you can reciprocate with a peach, but there are actually a lot of ways. Of course, it is impossible for people to pay lip service to the truth, and if you want the foreign minister to do something laborious, Mr. Tycoon must first make a gesture worthy of the favor. But after thinking about it, the foreign minister himself did not realize that it was necessary to find this entry point for help.

Seeing the foreign minister's expression, the tycoon smiled and said, "Your Excellency, I think you are going to Victoria City, and I am in Philadelphia." The two places are very close, if you need anything at that time, please contact me according to the content on my business card. ā€

Regarding such a well-behaved statement, the foreign minister naturally said that he would definitely visit.

The ship was quick, and sure enough, it took two days to cross the Atlantic, from London to Victoria. It is the rule in diplomatic circles that official meetings should be held on a formal occasion and greeted by the British Deputy Secretary for Foreign Affairs.

The deputy minister chatted with the foreign minister in the car about the feeling along the way, and the Hungarian foreign minister smiled: "It took me two days to get here, and then I recalled what some European countries said about the United Kingdom. They believed that Britain had become a North American country and had lost its noble European identity. I didn't dare to say at the time, but now the two most powerful countries in the world are in North America. None of the individual European countries is capable of confronting these two countries at all. Britain could afford to transport a large army from North America to Europe for deployment in a matter of days. Under the cover of the Grand Fleet of the Royal Navy of the British Empire, no country was capable of stopping Britain. Then I think the UK should invite more European countries to visit Victoria. ā€

Hearing the Hungarian Foreign Minister say this, the British Foreign Minister said happily: "We do have this plan. This era is no longer the same, and the Atlantic Ocean may not be really as wide as the English Channel. However, the result of the invitation was not very satisfactory, and the countries of continental Europe seem to be mindful of it. Nor are they as straightforward as your Excellency is to speak their hearts. ā€

The words of the British Foreign Minister made the Hungarian Foreign Minister laugh politely, and the Foreign Minister could not help but admire the British self-confidence in his heart. It can be seen that after Britain moved its center to North America, its strength has been greatly enhanced. There is a posture that does not take European countries seriously at all.

Twenty minutes later, the foreign minister's car arrived in front of the building, which was once the White House and now the gatehouse. After checking the pass, the car drove into the glorious central office of the British Empire. Beautiful buildings surround the magnificent and beautiful palace, which was the palace of the emperor of India. You can't find such an open space in that hellish place in London, and once you get to North America, you won't have this problem. With the space to make full use, the palace is naturally beautiful. Compared to the new palace, the White House is just a gatehouse.

The Foreign Minister was not on a state visit, so it was impossible to go to the palace, and the car pulled him to the Foreign Ministry building. After the two foreign ministers met, they went straight to the point without any greetings. "If we defeat Russia, I wonder if Britain will agree to Hungary becoming a permanent neutral country."

In order to be called a permanent neutral country in Europe, it is necessary to have agreements signed by the major powers. Switzerland was determined at the time of the Treaty of Paris in 1815, which was supposed to be a meeting of the European anti-French coalition, and it was not Switzerland at all. It was precisely because of the participation of the Great Powers that Switzerland was given the opportunity to complete the treaty.

"If Hungary really defeats Russia, do you really think Hungary will be able to remain neutral?" The British Foreign Minister smiled maliciously.

"If the Great Powers admit it, I think so." The Hungarian Foreign Minister replied without hesitation.

"Will China agree?" The British Foreign Minister almost sneered.

"Huh!" The Hungarian foreign minister simply sneered first, and then said with a bit of mockery: "I have personally talked to the Chinese side, and they have made it clear that they will not only agree, but also welcome." I don't think China's peace policy is a lie. The British Empire has maintained peace for so long, and the benefits are enormous. Why is China's peace struggling to make ends meet? Your idea is strange. ā€

The British Foreign Minister rolled his eyes, and even if he thought it was reasonable, he did not want to immediately agree with the words of the Hungarian Foreign Minister.

"China has already obtained everything by force, and the rest of the world can live in peace without relying on force, relying on culture and economy. Then there is no reason to kill the corpse mountain and sea of blood in the elite region of the world. These were the words of the foreign minister of the Republic of China himself. The Hungarian Foreign Minister continued, watching the reaction of the British Foreign Minister as he spoke. Seeing the British Foreign Minister's reluctant expression, the Hungarian Foreign Minister had to increase his strength, "We hate the barbarian words in Chinese, they had a clear division thousands of years ago, Dongyi, Xirong, Beidi, and Nanban. However, in Chinese culture, it is really believed that they occupy the best land, and the poor mountains and remote areas are left to the barbarians to live in. ā€