Chapter XXXVI The Question of Position

Again, it's not just the Japanese who whisper at this banquet. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 infoYuan Shikai's old friend Zhu Erdian also appeared at this banquet, although he was a little dissatisfied with the host's behavior of just showing his face and disappearing, he still dutifully asked for news everywhere. In addition, this buffet-style banquet still makes him feel very good.

"Hey, sir," a German came over with a glass of wine, it was the newly appointed German Minister Wilhelm, "what do you think of China's new president and new cabinet?" ”

"It's a big topic, my friend." Zhu Erdian gave a "haha" and wanted to prevaricate the topic. As an Englishman who has lived in China for many years, he still can't understand the thoughts of Chen Cheng and Lin Mengchu. They also sometimes don't feel like Chinese, at least very different from his old friend Yuan Shikai.

But the British are happy to see China's current state of disintegration. It is only in a state of division and hostility that these opium dealers have a chance to be left and right.

William said: "So, sir, what do you think of Chinese move to set up a new ****** in Qingdao?" ”

"I think that's a good thing," said Zhu Erdian, "it will increase the connection between the country and the civilized world, but I think your emperor's desire to seek a concession at Tsingtao is probably going to fail." ”

There was a smell of gunpowder in the words of the two men, and now Germany was the main defense country of the British on the European continent....... One. The British were opposed to any attempt by Germany to seek overseas colonies, let alone such an excellent port city as Qingdao.

If the Germans had taken Tsingtao, it would have been possible for them to deploy an overseas fleet there, thus greatly increasing their ability to threaten the sea lines of transport, which the proud British could not tolerate. As the hegemon of today's world, the British naturally hate all other countries' efforts to build up their navies.

What's more, now the Germans and Handan are fighting hotly. As far as he knew, the Germans had sent a large team to Handan for bilateral exchanges. This huge market, with a population of tens of millions, is no longer exclusive to the British.

William laughed, stared at Zhu Erdian with his blue eyes and said, "Sir, this is indeed a good thing, but don't you think that the strength of Handan's side is developing too fast?" ”

"What do you mean?" Zhu Erdian was a little puzzled, the Germans and Handan were so close to each other that it almost made people wonder if they had concluded some secret treaty between them. So what's going on now? Could it be that their crippled emperor's "**** Theory" has been brought up again?

"After all, our country is thousands of miles away, even if it is ten or a hundred times stronger, it is not as good as them being on this continent," William said: "When they become stronger, I am afraid that we will all be expelled." ”

Made, it's still the same old thing. Zhu Erdian said quietly: "You think too much, I don't think they will be able to develop a powerful navy." Even if they are going all out to develop the navy now, and wait until they are formed into combat effectiveness, it will be more than ten years later. ”

"Sir, we can't just look at the immediate benefits and ignore the long-term development." William shook his head and said, "We Europeans should be united, so that we can always be the masters of this world." ”

Zhu Erdian couldn't cry or laugh, the positions of the two sides were completely reversed, hey, are you Germans full of water in your heads? Also should Europeans be united? Hell, isn't their mad emperor not an exception, but a common phenomenon among the Germans?

He said impatiently: "In the long run, we are all going to die." So it's better to put the current things first. ”

"Okay, Sir," William nodded to him, "I'm glad we were able to agree. ”

Tsk, Zhu Erdian smashed his mouth, this William, it seems that it is not simple.

At the same moment, in Chen Cheng's office, he and the girl were entertaining an unexpected guest.

"Master Leda, first of all, thank you for coming all the way to Handan. Second, we'd love to know what is important to you. ”

"We need help!" Leda said without hesitation: "Arms, soldiers, officers, we need everything that will strengthen us. ”

"Uh," Chen Cheng was stunned, "Master, I wonder if you're mistaken?" The affairs of Tibet are not under our control, if you are willing, you can go to Beijing to find the new president. ”

"That's just a name," Leda shook her head, "and a name doesn't bring direct power in many cases. ”

"Even if what you said is right," Lin Mengchu said coldly, "But we had a big fight before, how can you make us believe that you suddenly ran over to ask for help?" ”

"You don't believe me?" Leda's face was full of surprise, "How can anyone not believe in us lamas?" ”

"Speak human words!" The girl knocked on the table, "You guys who like to skin people alive, it's hard to believe. ”

"This ......" Leda glared angrily for a while, then defeated and said dejectedly: "Okay, but I have my own national situation here...... Tibet is now facing a threat from the British, and we hope that the central government can support us, otherwise we may not be able to stop the British attack. ”

"Master, do you know how to look at a map?" Chen Cheng suddenly asked, "Do you know how far it is from Handan to Tubo?" ”

Leda said to herself: "I know a little bit about it." ”

"Did you know that we don't have any good shipping methods right now?" Chen Cheng said: "Even if we want to support Tibet, under the current conditions, this is a very difficult thing. What's more, isn't there a lot of supernatural powers in Tibet now? ”

Leda was taken aback, and then said proudly: "Yes, Buddha blesses, now there are many people on the plateau who feel the glory of the Buddha." ”

"More than that," Chen Cheng said with a smile, "I heard that there is a call on the plateau now, saying that it is to re-establish the Great Tibetan Empire?" ”

Leda Moran.

"You see, that's the problem," Chen Cheng spread his hands, "why should we go to the aid of a Shili who wants to rebel at any moment?" ”

"My lord," Leda raised her voice, "if you are not willing to help us, then we will have to turn to the Russians for help." ”

Recourse to the Russians? Chen Cheng laughed, "Please, I think the Russians will definitely welcome it." (To be continued.) )