Chapter 597: Zionist Organization (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
Wu Haoxuan's sympathy and support for the Jews made Barthes and others very excited, and they did not expect that this trip to China would be so smooth, which was simply beyond their expectations.
"I heard General Chen say that it will be very difficult for you to evacuate these people from Russia. The Empire has something to offer you in this regard. Wu Haoxuan said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Tsar Nicholas II was a very stubborn man, though. Relations between China and Russia are not good. If China intervenes, I am afraid that not only will it not help us, but it will have the opposite effect. Bart said worriedly.
"Haha! I promise that if we come to your aid, Nicholas II will obediently let you go. Wu Haoxuan said confidently.
"Oh? Your Majesty the Emperor, can you tell us what is the solution? Barthes and others were amazed, they had lived in Russia for a long time, and what kind of person Tsar Nicholas II was in the way of nature.
"The Reich will send an official note to the Russian government so that they must not embarrass you. At the same time, the empire will organize a large-scale military exercise on the border between China and Russia, mobilizing millions of troops. I think that even if Nicholas II is stubborn, I am afraid that he will have to think about it. Wu Haoxuan said with a smile.
However, Wu Haoxuan's indifferent appearance shocked Barth and the others. To put it mildly, the use of millions of troops to deter Russia is undoubtedly something that only a strong country can do! At the same time, they also thought that if China really wanted to do so, Russia might really compromise. After all, Russia was now fighting the Allies, and the vast majority of its troops were deployed on the Western Front. On the Sino-Russian border. And there weren't too many troops. If the Chinese military conducts large-scale exercises, it will inevitably cause a high degree of tension in Russia. In this case, even Nicholas II would not act rashly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, you are truly the savior of our Jews!" Barth said excitedly.
"Of course, the Empire's million-strong army conducts exercises. There will be a lot of money. The Empire's military budget is tight, so I'm afraid I need you to donate a little more in this regard. Wu Haoxuan said with a smile. The empire went to such great lengths to help the Jews, and naturally it was not unrequited.
After Wu Haoxuan put forward this condition, Barth and the others breathed a sigh of relief. The Jews are very realistic, they believe that there is no free lunch in the world, and the Chinese Empire has nothing to do with the Jews, so they will not come to help them for free.
"Your Majesty, in order to thank the Chinese Empire for its help to us. We are willing to donate another 200 million Chinese dollars of military spending to China free of charge! Barth said immediately. Although, 200 million Chinese dollars is a lot, it is very distressing to send it out so easily. But if more Jews can be saved, it will undoubtedly be well worth it.
"There are many well-known scientists, scholars, and high-ranking mechanics among the Jews, and I hope that when they come to the Empire, they will be able to serve the Empire." Wu Haoxuan continued. Those talents among the Jews. All are urgently needed by the Empire.
Barthes and others immediately assured that all Jews entering China. It will definitely do its best to help China's industrialization.
"Right now, there is a big war in Europe, social unrest. China, which is in a neutral state, welcomes all Jews who are willing to come to China. Wu Haoxuan officially extended an invitation to these Jews. There are millions of Jews throughout Europe. Although the number is quite large, it is relative to hundreds of millions of Chinese. It's nothing.
Barthes and the others nodded again and again, if the Chinese Empire really welcomed the Jews, it would undoubtedly be a blessing for them. The ongoing war in Europe did make the Jews feel threatened. A lot of Jews. They all want to leave. Of course, the first place for many Jews is the United States, or other countries in the Americas, rather than distant China.
"Mr. Barthes, I know that among the Jews there is a Jewish Zionist organization. If it's convenient, I'd like to have a meeting with the head of the Zionist organization. Wu Haoxuan continued.
Barthes's heart suddenly tightened, he didn't expect Wu Haoxuan to make such a request. The existence of the Zionist organization is known to many countries. It's just that countries are obviously not optimistic about the Jewish Zionist Organization. If they want to truly restore the country, it is undoubtedly an unattainable dream. After all, it is not so easy to restore the country. In addition to great wealth, it is also necessary to have a strong army.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, I don't know what you mean? I myself am a member of the Zionist Organization and one of its directors in Russia. Barth said.
"I have no ill will towards the Jews. On the contrary, I admire Jews. It has been a thousand years since you lost your country. However, it is very commendable that your nation has never perished. Wu Haoxuan said. Ordinary peoples, after thousands of years of wandering, have long since fallen apart and ceased to exist. However, the Jews still exist and mix well, which has to be admired.
A hint of pride flashed across the faces of Barthes and the others, which was indeed the pride of these Jews.
However, it was undoubtedly very difficult for the Jews to establish their own state. The current world has long been carved up by the great powers. They don't want a Jewish state to exist, especially one with deep pockets. This will have an impact on the interests of all countries. Wu Haoxuan continued.
Barthes and the others nodded their heads one after another, and this was indeed the dilemma faced by the Jews. The Jews have more wealth than many other countries, and it is not an exaggeration to describe it as a rich country, if not even more so. However, because of the vigilance of the nations, the Jews wanted to restore their country, which was completely out of reach. Those countries, they only want the wealth of the Jews, and they don't want to help the Jews to restore their country.
"You need the help of a powerful country to be able to restore your country. The Chinese Empire is willing to help you restore your country. Wu Haoxuan said solemnly.
Barth and the others looked at Wu Haoxuan in surprise, they didn't expect Wu Haoxuan to bring this up.
"The current Chinese empire is not strong enough to be regarded as one of the world's great powers. However, I believe that at the speed of the development of the Chinese Empire, it will soon develop into a top power in the world. When the time comes, helping the Jews to restore their country will only be a matter of hand. We can even let you build your own country here. Wu Haoxuan walked to the map hanging on the wall, and his finger fell on the map.
The place Wu Haoxuan pointed to was located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, which was the ancestral land of the Jews and had their holy city of Jerusalem.
Barth and the others couldn't help but breathe shortly, and almost all the Jews longed to return to their ancestral land, to their holy city. It's just that the road is very difficult and difficult.
"So, what do we have to give?" Barth swallowed hard and said. He knows that there is no such thing as a free lunch. The Chinese Empire was willing to restore the country for them, but they had to pay a sufficient price to do so. It's just that if they can go back to Palestine and establish their own country, they will not refuse even if it costs a lot. For them, this is simply a temptation that is difficult to refuse.
"Let's let the head of the Zionist Organization talk to us. After all, there's so much to cover. Wu Haoxuan said.
Barthes nodded, understanding. After all, it was very difficult for the Jews to regain their country. Now, the attitude of the Chinese empire has given them a glimmer of hope.
Subsequently, Barthes and the others took their leave and left. Delon and Afra stayed in Yenching, but Barthes did, and he needed to return to Europe to report to the Zionist Organization on the results of his trip to China.
The desire to return to the places where their ancestors lived has become a central theme for Jews around the globe, since the failure of the ancient Jewish revolt and the destruction of Jerusalem by the Roman Empire in 70 C.E., when Jews were expelled from Palestine in 135 C.E., and then the Jews were scattered to other parts of the empire.
A key event in unleashing modern Zionism was the Dreyfus Affair in France in 1894. Jews were deeply shaken by the anti-Semitism that took place in what they considered to be the birthplace of freedom and enlightenment. One witness to this event was Theodore Herzl, a Jewish-Austrian. In a pamphlet he published in 1896 called The Jewish State, he described the event as a turning point – Herzl had been an anti-Zionist before the Dreyfus affair; After the events he became an ardent follower of Zionism. In 1897, Herzl convened the first Zionist congress in Basel, Switzerland. The congress established the World Zionist Organization and elected Herzl as its first president.
Of course, Herzl is only the nominal president of the Zionist organization, but in reality, the real power is in the hands of the big Jewish businessmen, the big capitalists. They control the funding source of the organization and determine the development of the organization. Herzl, for many times, is nothing more than a puppet. The big Jewish businessmen and big capitalists wanted to use Herzl to unite the Jewish forces. In this way, it will be possible to form a strong force, instead of working in silos as before. (To be continued.) )
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