Chapter 26 Business Rip-off
This one, which had a small number of people and mainly served English dishes, did not have much of a banquet atmosphere. The war of words at the wine table made this banquet more of a profiteer.
"Oh, I'm really worried when you say that. You know, as a small fleet in the world, we are always worried about the safety of these big guys. Of course, being able to meet with you gives me some hope, and I ask you to accept my sincere gratitude. β
As he spoke, Tang Yunyang raised the wine glass in his hand, as if he was really grateful to the man in front of him who had a small face and a beard like Dr. Watson. If you talk about it, he doesn't look like the one who has a smile on his face and still has a cigar in his mouth. Churchill was more "emperor-like".
Lloyd's. George also raised his glass and looked to Douglas on the side. Sir Haig and John. Admiral Jericho gestured as if their negotiations had reached a satisfactory conclusion.
"Well, let's have a toast together, if we have a chance to work together on a bigger stage, then I think together we will make the world a better place, Sir Tang, do you think I'm right?"
"Of course!"
Tang Yunyang raised the wine glass in his hand, and signaled to several people with his eyes that his mood was good.
John. Admiral Jericho's heart was a little more steady, and in his opinion, he had a number of "one" books to read "Jiao Zhang" with three .ξ ξΈ ε΄Ύ θ€ 9>.
Speaking of which, among all the people here, there was probably only Douglas. Haig is the most laid-back and undemanding person. Only he has the best appetite, unlike other people who have something on their minds, all drinking and "chatting".
Tang Yunyang put down the wine glass in his hand and smiled, although what was going on below would be a difficult negotiation on actual interests. But he understood that the British Navy's eagerness to get aircraft carriers was precisely due to what its Chinese fleet had done in Calcutta, India.
"Seriously, Mr. Prime Minister, you are the one who touched me the most this time in Europe, and when I was almost met with the cold reception of the whole world, the invitation of Douglas and Admiral John made me feel that the little effort I seemed to have made in resisting the German aggression had not been forgotten by others. Believe me, sir, this is what touches me the most. And being able to meet Mr. Prime Minister here also made me understand that the British were not my friends at a time when the whole world had almost abandoned me! β
Douglas, who is only responsible for pulling the strings. Haig was just amusing in his stomach at the moment, and he couldn't figure it out, the stupid donkey of France, Raymond. Why did PoincarΓ© have to make this guy angry?
"Oh, sir, we in England have always valued friendship, and your contribution to the British during the war is obvious to all. Especially our Admiral John, always rave about you and your company! β
Tang Yunyang raised his glass again, and the compliments were almost finished at this time, it was time to get to the point.
"Thank you very much, Sir and General. Speaking of which, in the whole world, I envy the British Navy the most, and the mighty and invincible British Navy can defeat the German Ocean Fleet, not relying on our little naval toys alone. So toast to the contribution and sacrifice of the British Imperial Navy to the world! At the same time, I declare the transfer of our aircraft carriers to the British Navy in order to make the great British Imperial Navy even greater! β
Although he drank it, the question was in the British Prime Minister Lloyd. George and Churchill formed in their minds, because they could not agree to what Tang Yunyang proposed, because the British government did not have so much money.
"Transfer aircraft carriers, what a joke, where does Britain have so many pounds to buy something so expensive. The purchase of technology has to be achieved by trying to achieve the interests of other countries. As for the gold pounds to buy warships, the parliament that needs to use peace to confuse the people will not agree! Had I misjudged, and was he not at all interested in the German battleships and the return of the 'peace conference'? β
A blush of excitement crossed Churchill's fat face as he glanced at Prime Minister Lloyd. George, I hope I might have a good conversation with the German gentleman. After receiving an acknowledgment from the Prime Minister with an eye in his eyes, he spoke.
"Sir Don, you have to say that you are a cheerful man. Look, our conversation is going well, but of course we have a common will, except for a few minor issues, don't you say? β
Tang Yunyang nodded, admonishing himself in his heart to be vigilant, this guy in front of him was a smart person who was good at debating.
"Of course, we can reach an agreement on the issue of trading such a warship!"
"Well, that's good! Then I will also briskly explain my understanding of this matter. You know that the newest German warships are now all in the custody of the British, and the presence of these warships in Europe often gives us headaches. Unless other countries are willing to buy all of these things, such as the Japanese! β
Speaking of which, Churchill cleverly pointed out that the British government had figured out what China and Japan were singing together. Then there were warships, and the British, who had actually mastered them, were willing to trade with any non-European country, or make a secret deal, and dispose of them.
"Ah, I've heard about the Japanese plan. Seriously, the presence of these warships here would be a considerable threat to the security and peace of Europe, and the Japanese are not bad at what they proposed, what do you think? And for China, a peace-loving country, we prefer to buy more economic relations in the world! β
Having said that, Tang Yunyang also made clear China's position. If the Japanese wanted to buy those warships, they would have to buy them, and in this regard, China, Germany, and Japan had long reached a unanimous agreement. Japan received funds as well as warships that the Japanese Navy once had.
The Germans had the capital to reorganize their fleets, and although these ships were still under Chinese control, perhaps at a certain date in the future, they would be returned to the German Navy as soon as the flag was changed.
As for China, what it is doing now is taking out aircraft carriers to conduct normal international exchanges on the premise of economic ties and academic exchanges. This was something that no one could have imagined, and it would not be a simple deal of equipment, as Churchill had planned.
At this point, it was beyond the scope of Churchill's answer. He looked at Lloyd's on the next side. George, who said that the remaining options, including the better one, were up to him. After all, those things involve the fundamental interests of Britain.
Lloyd's. George was the one who didn't need to be given this hint twice, and he joined in the conversation.
"Of course, Sir Tang, cooperation in extensive economic and academic exchanges is also something that we British people are often willing to do. Especially, when the war is over and peace is coming. β
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"Yes, as I said, we are peace-loving countries in Britain and China!"
This sentence is a bit like the kind of "we are hooligans, who are we afraid of", at least it shows that the two sides have something in common.
"Phew, you're a problem bandit, how can you compare to our British Empire!"
Although the words in my heart are refreshing, I must not say it, with a polite smirk on my face.
"Of course, of course! I have always told the French President that China should join the peace conference and enjoy the right to speak. But you know, some people are very stubborn at times. If they don't see the opinion of the majority, I'm afraid they won't be happy with a reasonable outcome! β
These remarks made it clear to Tang Yunyang that if there were other countries to support it, and when a certain number of them were reached, the question of China returning to the peace conference and assuming a suitable role would be fully supported by the British.
"As for the peace conference, to be honest, Mr. Prime Minister, we in China are not very interested. As you may know, China is willing to build a world of peace and development. Sometimes I fantasize about it. If there are two or three powerful powers that are willing to act as defenders of world peace to act as a coercive force for international peacekeeping, then it will be a beneficial move for the whole world. But I have a lot of trepidations about whether such a proposal will be supported by these countries! β
When Churchill heard Tang Yunyang's suggestion, which seemed to be "whimsical", he suddenly seemed to find inspiration. "A mandatory organization for peacekeeping".
There is no doubt that this is an organization that divides up the interests of the world in the name of peacekeeping. Two or three powerful countries in the world, if not counting France, will be China, the United States, and the United Kingdom, which are three countries with stronger ocean-going combat capabilities because of aircraft carrier formations.
The best part is that if there really is such an organization in the world, then it is self-evident that this organization has the right to speak on world affairs.
"If this proposal is not responded to in the West, then perhaps we in China and other countries in the East will form a regional peacekeeping organization. Peace, which is a prerequisite for development, is as important as economic and cultural exchanges. If possible, as a developing country, we in China are willing to learn from the British Empire and have more economic exchanges with the British Empire! β
Speaking of which, Lloyd's. George had a hard time in his heart. After all, the other side rejected the bargain price offered by their side, indicating that they have little interest in dividing up the interests of the West. As for the regional security organization, it is just telling others not to think too much about the East.
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