Chapter 431: Cunning as a Fox
The public disposition of the Luba lieutenant who violated military discipline taught a lesson to the soldiers of both tribes, in Chinese terms, "killing chickens and setting an example for monkeys".
After Kobayro's body was buried, the whining voices of the Hausa disappeared. The superiority of the Ruba tribe has also died down. The people of the two nationalities can finally work and train and live together in peace and quiet.
The good news also came one after another, first of all, the released prisoners of war preached all the way on the road, saying that the Restoration Army did not massacre the people, did not hate the Haosa people, and was a benevolent army with strict military discipline.
Coupled with the large number of leaflets scattered back and forth by Max and others in the plane and Douglas's news propaganda, many Ruba people who fled Nijalia or hid incognito in remote corners, and the grassland desert came to defect.
There is no shortage of highly educated former government elites, whose presence has greatly bolstered Lagos' logistical strength.
This port city, which was not very prosperous in the past, is now full of traffic and crowds. On the deep-water wharf, all kinds of giant cargo ships continue to unload cargo back and forth.
Food, cloth, medicine and other living resources were delivered to the Restoration Army in an endless stream.
On this day, the Russian envoy arrived in Lagos, and Li Qingcang personally went to the dock to greet him.
Razor and a group of good-looking and tall Restoration Army played military music on the dock, while some people waved and swayed on the pier with various flowers in their hands. Douglas even led his photography team to follow the whole process.
Russian envoy Anthony walked up to the pier and looked at the upright military posture of these soldiers, the sunny smiling faces of the people, and the cheerful laughter of children.
He secretly praised in his heart: "This Restoration Army really has two strokes, and it has managed a city that has suffered from war so well in a short period of time, no wonder Gorba, a fool who only knows how to plunder and slaughter, will fail so quickly." ”
Immediately, with a smile on his face, he greeted the handsome man in military uniform who was striding towards him, and the palms of the two were tightly clasped behind each other.
Li Qingcang said with a smile: "Mr. Special Envoy has come from afar, and the whole army of the Restoration Army is very honored!" ”
Anthony laughed heartily and said, "General Li is really good at talking, no wonder he can mix well on the world stage at such a young age." ”
"Mr. Special Envoy has passed the award, the situation of Nijalia is being watched all over the world, and the lives of the people here are miserable, and I just take advantage of the situation!" Li Qingcang replied modestly.
"Haha, a good one to follow the trend, you Chinese pay attention to 'the situation creates heroes', but your series of actions in Nijarya have made Minister Ivanov praise you!" Anthony said with a grin.
Li Qingcang looked up to the sky and snorted: "Then please ask Mr. Special Envoy to convey my apologies to the minister, several agents of your country are now living in the best hotels in Lagos, and you will meet them shortly." ”
The so-called sedan chair carries people and lifts each other. This Anthony saw Li Qing Cangxing come to the dock to pick him up, and his words were very polite.
And he also came with the mission of establishing a good relationship with this African upstart, and the other party gave face, so he naturally had to laugh.
After a polite exchange of pleasantries on the pier and a brief introduction to the members of both sides, the two sides boarded a long line of bulletproof Humvees to the best hotel in Lagos City.
The hotel is full of lights and flowers, surrounded by security personnel, and in the lobby, Daddy is chatting with the agents who have been under house arrest for a while.
After the envoy entered the hotel, Alixai and the others got up and came to him together, and said with a guilty face: "Mr. envoy, I'm sorry, I ......."
Anthony waved his hand generously: "Today is a happy day, don't say those discouraged words, it's good that people are fine, besides, it is not necessarily a bad thing if the task is not completed, and now the motherland is ready to establish diplomatic relations with General Li's government." So you don't have to feel guilty! ”
Hearing this, Alixai and the others looked a little better, and they were grateful.
After the guests were seated, after a while, Li Qingcang announced the start of the welcoming banquet, at this time Catherine also took the little prince Henry out to meet the envoy, after the banquet, Li Qingcang accompanied the envoy to visit the military camp in Nijalia and the institutions dedicated to the placement of old and young women and children.
Anthony nodded frequently and was full of praise. In the evening, Daddy held a dinner party in the town hall to which the envoy and his team were invited.
The next day, the two began to discuss future trade issues in the hotel. At this time, there is no longer the scene of guests and hosts enjoying each other.
The team behind Anthony is all expert negotiators, taking out the previous trade records with Gorba, claiming that if the Restoration Army wants to ease relations with Russia, it must be implemented in accordance with the previous rules.
Li Qingcang is also a good person now, and he has been brewing this matter for a long time, where will the Russians take advantage.
The other side is a group of sharp-tongued guys, and the negotiation table is full of mouths and gushing, and they insist on saying that they are selfless support and help.
The soldiers don't have such great eloquence, but what is there on their side, there are a group of unreasonable ruffians, and you can speak without you, right? Bullying us for being weak, right? Yes! I don't reason with you, I lose my temper! Let you show your talents and meet soldiers" is unreasonable! ”
Anyway, we don't dare to fight with Russia even if you are dead, and you don't dare to go back empty-handed, and those agents have not yet been returned to Anthony. Now the prospects are very good, and there is time and manpower to accompany you to play tricks.
On the first day of negotiations, Li Qingcang personally presided over the negotiations and faced the harsh conditions and domineering attitude put forward by the other side. Mr. Commander-in-Chief winked, only to have the orc colonel smash the table, scattering the other party's papers all over the floor.
Envoy Anthony was furious and led his team out of the negotiation hall. He claimed that if he was seen attending the meeting with this uneducated person, the Russian side would refuse to attend.
Li Qingcang smiled and apologized, saying that his subordinates were all rough embryos, couldn't speak, and had a bad temper, so he would definitely not be allowed to participate in the negotiations next time.
Immediately after the second negotiation, the Russian side continued to be on top, and Lieutenant Colonel Polar Bear jumped up again and broke a chair, and the meeting broke up unhappily again.
Antony also understood at this time, no wonder Minister Ivanov told him when he came: "It is very difficult to take advantage of this oriental, if you can sign a long-term preferential resource supply contract with him, and bring back Alixai and others, it will be considered a complete task." ”
His plan was originally to make a little benefit for the country at the negotiation table, so that after returning home, it would definitely have a positive impact on his career.
But this Li Qingcang can actually play a scoundrel, the supreme leader of the army, his subordinates dare to smash the table and stool in front of him, if you want to say that it is not a ghost arranged by him, you don't believe it.
But looking at his hypocritical smile, you have no evidence to accuse, after all, what people say is reasonable, the other party is indeed a group of ruffians, and he is the number one soldier in the world.
"General Li, if this continues, I think it will be difficult for us to reach a good bilateral relationship, don't you have a polite person under you?" Facing Li Qingcang, who chased him out of the conference room with a smiling face, Anthony asked coldly.
Li Qingcang stopped and thought about it for a moment, and replied seriously: "It's really nothing!" You also know, I didn't join the Iron Blood for a long time, these people are my seniors, although I am now a commander-in-chief, but that is only in name, these veteran ruffians, happy to praise my field, unhappy birds do not bird me, you also know the virtue of mercenaries, you are used to it, no one can take care of it. ”
Anthony laughed shamelessly at Li Qingcang, "So, you're just a puppet in the Restoration Army?" General Li Qingcang? ”
"So to speak! Otherwise, how dare they blow their beards and stare in front of me? Li Qingcang sighed as he spoke.
"Good! In that case, I don't think we need to negotiate, so I'll go back and say that you have no intention of cooperating at all! Anthony said indignantly.
"Why bother! Mr. Special Envoy, can you, the envoy of such a big country, be angry with these ruffians? So be it! I assure you, I will never send any iron-blooded mercenaries to the next negotiation, will this be okay? To be honest, I'm embarrassed to be in this situation, isn't it? Li Qingcang said.
"You said it yourself! I have a clear grasp of your iron-blooded information, don't let these scoundrels come to the venue to make foreign appearances and negotiate at that time? Can I negotiate if I can't get along? Why do you have to smash a stool and smash a table? Anthony replied, unconsciously beginning to give in.
"Don't worry! I'm talking about it, and next time I'll go to the city government to find some clerical jobs to negotiate with you. Li Qingcang patted his chest and agreed.
Anthony nodded reluctantly with a gloomy face, and returned to the hotel with the team.
Li Qingcang looked at the backs of this group of Russians, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, bullying Lao Tzu has no backing, right? You'll understand in a moment.
The next day, Anthony called Li Qingcang to negotiate, and Li Qingcang replied that he was selecting civil servants with good temper, rich knowledge, and negotiation experience in the city government, and he could start if he found them.
Anthony reluctantly agreed, and held back his temper in the hotel to discuss with his entourage how to maximize the benefits at the negotiation table.
On the third day, Anthony called again, but Li Qingcang replied: "The motherland has come to greet distinguished guests, and he is greeting him at the port, and today is no time, and he is invited to participate in the banquet held in the hotel." ”
Anthony gasped when he heard it, China is coming, could it be that the Chinese government is behind this kid, no wonder he is so fearless? Could it be that this guy is also the same routine as Vasily? If that's the case, then there's really no oil and water to be made!
Thinking of this, he hurriedly ordered one of his subordinates to go to the port to check the situation on the spot, so as to have some countermeasures.
When this subordinate arrived at the port, he saw the noise of gongs and drums, the sound of flowers, and the huge cargo ship with five or six hundred Chinese and a large number of vehicles and containers.
Anthony knew that China had really intervened, and Li Qingcang, a cunning fox-like guy, had been stalling for time.