Chapter 505: Return
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After leaving Shanghai as if he were on the run, Eder visited Guangzhou, Singapore, Mumbai, Alexandria, and Istanbul.
In Guangzhou, Eder met with President Jiang and the inspirational Jingwei people one by one. For President Jiang, who will be in charge of this land for more than 20 years in the future, Eder has mixed feelings. It is not luck to say that this is also a hero, and he can become a leader-like figure from the brink of bankruptcy. Vision, means, scheming, and opportunities are indispensable. And there are so many ambitious people in this land, which makes it hellish difficult.
However, perhaps he is too focused on power and intrigue to make the whole party cohesive, so there have always been many opponents within his party. Compared to his current allies and future enemies, he is a little less popular, which is why he will be driven to the island in the future.
As for the person who aspires to be a Jingwei, Eder found in his conversation that this is completely a person whose ability is not as ambitious as possible, and it is completely appropriate to lose to the principal in the future.
Now that he knows the history of the future, Eder certainly needs to befriend him. As for the headmaster's relationship with the powerful monarch of the Western power, of course, he hopes to form a good relationship. So when both parties were interested, the personal relationship between the two quickly heated up. So much so that the local red advisers were indignant when they saw this.
Eder also took the opportunity to sell a batch of ordnance to the Canton government, regardless of the feelings of the local Red advisers and the British who had huge interests in the area. This batch of ordnance was not much of the equipment of a division, but this still made the whole city of Guangzhou happy. Because this batch of ordnance is on credit, how can you not be happy. This continent has a soft spot for German weapons, and Romania is the German machine used.
And Eder was confident that the formation of the First Army would be accelerated.
So when Eder was leaving, Guangzhou also held a huge farewell party for this purpose. Although the sole legitimacy of Romania's recognition of its Government had not been reached, it was a good start. Moreover, for the new great power Romania to think so highly of itself, I believe that the Guangzhou government will definitely report through national public opinion in the future, at least to make them believe that the Guangzhou government has the ability to become a replacement for Beiyang.
One of the most profitable aspects of Eder's visit to Guangzhou was the principal. Because Eder has a good personal relationship with him, at least it can help him gain a foothold in the political arena. Maybe this relationship will be of great use in the future.
Eder then arrived in Singapore, a city populated by mostly Chinese immigrants, the pearl of Southeast Asia and Gibraltar in the east, a strategic point, so the British built a fort here to arrange a garrison.
Edel simply stayed here for a while, visiting the local governor and celebrities.
In Bombay, Eder stayed here for a longer time, mainly because he wanted to see what the most valued British colony was like. After all, the British Empire would not surrender until the last Indian was killed in battle.
Eder observed that India was indeed different from other places. It was mainly the Brahmins of the First Estate who helped the British rule, who acted as officials who passed on the situation up and down.
The Anglo-Indian army, which maintained the area and was responsible for quelling rebellions in the various colonies, was mainly composed of the second estate Kshatriyas. The upper ranks were made up of British, and the lower ranks of officers and soldiers were Indians. Although the combat effectiveness of such an army is not comparable to that of the European powers, it is still qualified to be used for counterinsurgency and as cannon fodder.
As for the Vaishyas and Shudras of the third estate, they provided revenue for the British government. Eder found that these Indians were largely obedient to British rule, and many had become accustomed to British rule. As for why India will become independent in the future, a large part of the reason is that it is forced by two rising stars, the Soviet Union and the United States.
Sometimes Eder had to admit that these Indians were really brainwashed by various religions. Obviously living a miserable life, he donated the few things he had left to the temple to hope that he would be able to live better in the next life. I don't want to think that even if there is an afterlife, those brahmins and Kshatriyas don't have more money than you, and even if you can't afford to buy it in a reincarnation auction, you still have to vote for the life of the Shudra in the end.
Edel sighed after reading it, it was really a people who were born to rule.
After leaving Mumbai, Eder arrived in Alexandria, Egypt, where he came mainly for sightseeing. Aside from meeting King Fouad I of Egypt, many people are probably unfamiliar with this puppet supported by the British, but his son must be famous. He is also outstanding for being able to choke on food, and what is even more talked about is that this king likes to steal. During the historic Cairo Conference of 1943, Churchill's pocket watch disappeared and was stolen by this strange king.
After seeing a series of masterpieces of ancient Egyptians, such as the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley of the Kings, Eder made his way to the final stop with satisfaction. Hopefully the next time he comes here as a conqueror, the Suez Canal is too tempting.
Eder's next stop is Turkey, which has no ambitions at the moment as the country that controls the Black Sea straits. There is no way to be separated by a Bulgaria, and he has no strength and no place to use it. So strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries now is the only thing Eder can do. And economic cooperation with Turkey is also of great benefit to Romania.
As we all know, Romania has developed well in agriculture and heavy industry, while light industry represented by textiles has been somewhat unsatisfactory. And this time Eder intends to encourage the development of light industry in the country, then a large number of raw materials will be needed. Turkey is famous for its wool, tobacco, iron ore, etc., so Eder intends to negotiate economic cooperation with the Turkish side.
Turkey, on the other hand, had good relations with the USSR, albeit at the moment. But the two countries have a bloody feud in history, and Eder wanted to see if he could leverage Turkey's relationship with the Soviet Union. Of course, if it is not for Eder and there is no loss, Turkey will not be at odds with Romania because of this matter.
You must know that Turkey's relations with European countries are not good at present, and it is better to have one more friend than one enemy. Moreover, Romania's strength is obvious to all, and the Turkish government will only offend Romania if it is crazy in its head.
So after Eder's exchange with President Kemal in Istanbul, the Turkish founding father welcomed the strengthening of economic cooperation. Because just a few years after the end of the war, Turkey also needs to recuperate. As for Eder's talk about Soviet Russia, the old fox Kemal did not say a word.
Knowing that his intentions were seen through, Eder was not angry and continued to exchange ideas with the Father of the Nation. However, the situation of the two countries is different, but each has gained from the exchanges.
After spending a week in Istanbul, Eder left by boat.
Romania, your king is back.