Chapter 8: The Duel (16)
And on the outskirts of Paris, in the farm leased by Louis XI to Ding Yi, the manure pond that had just been dug out was full of people, and carts of manure were being transported here, and with the wooden tag of the collar, he went to the woods on the side to receive baguettes and a copper coin issued by the Western Ming Empire, because the mold opening accuracy was very good, and the knurled edge design made the imitators unrestrained, which is the embodiment of a country's industrial base - to prevent counterfeiting with the industrial base, so this copper coin has a high acceptance in Western countries. One copper coin is about enough to buy a baguette.
But not everyone came for baguettes and copper coins, such as Bruno and a dozen of his companions.
"What about Carl? Karl Marx, we want to talk to him. They saw that Ding Yi had not arrived, but only Marguerite of Anjou, but they had this question. Although Margaret has been with Ding Yi since she was in the tavern, they are more willing to discuss with Ding Yi, or rather, Ding Yi's kind of leader temperament makes them feel that things will be simpler, and they just need to follow.
"His Excellency Karl was commissioned by the International Republican Organization to go to France to inspect the mass base." After all, she was a queen, and even when Henry was ill, she basically exercised the duties of the king of England, so in the face of these bankrupt small owners, dilapidated aristocrats, peasants, etc., Margaret really had no stage fright at all. "I am the President of the British Republican Organization, and from now on, I will be appointed by the International Republican Organization to assist you in the establishment of the French Republican Organization."
"Investigation?" Bruno didn't quite understand the word, so he couldn't help but ask.
But it was the broken knight who grabbed him: "Probably if there were no poor people in France, no one who could not survive." Without people like you and me, there would be no point for a republican organization to exist in Flandin. Carl didn't have to bother. He shrugged his shoulders with a wry smile, "But." Obviously there are a lot of people like us. โ
Then he asked Margaret, "Ma'am, please allow me to be rude. What we want to know is what price do we have to pay to get the aid of the Republican Organization? Of course, I know that weapons and equipment, including instructors, etc., all require a fee, and even if you have money, you may not be able to find a way to buy them, hey. John, shut up! โ
The Broken Knight pointed to one of his companions who was about to speak, "I know you can buy some inferior weapons, but we're not going to be Robin Hood, friend, we're going to fight those noble lords, and the kind of weapon you get, if my armor isn't sold, I can stand here and let you chop it for a day." Then watch you collapse from exhaustion while I cut off your head unscathed! โ
John probably agreed that the broken knight was telling the truth, so he smiled wryly and touched his nose. Finally, he didn't speak. Perhaps this was a very rude practice in aristocratic circles, but for those present, they seemed to have acquiesced in the authority of the Broken Knight.
"Master George. John didn't mean to. Even Bruno explained so.
Although the knight was so broken that even the armor of his ancestors was sold, in their eyes. He's still an aristocratic lord.
"Just call me George." The Broken Knight sighed and smiled wryly. "If I were still some kind of master, I would probably arrest everyone, right? This matter is to ask for the life of the old man! He saw very clearly what the two platforms put forward by Ding Yi at the last rally, whether it was the encirclement of the city by the countryside or the armed seizure of power, George knew far better than Bruno what that meant.
John waved his hands guiltily and said, "No, no, Master George, you are a good man, God will bless you, and will not take your life!" This was echoed by everyone, and it seemed that George was still very good to these low-level people before he was broken, and even now, they still respect him.
The Broken Knight calmed his companion, but motioned to Margaret to continue, "Ma'am? โ
How does the money come from and how does it come back? For the knights whose ancestors were still broad, he knew that this was the key.
Margaret of Anjou nodded, and said to the broken knight: "Of course, although the international republican organization is to fight for the liberation of the poor people and law-abiding people of the world from the oppression of those nobles who trample on the law. Therefore, the international republican organization does not ask the republican organizations of various countries to give any remuneration. However, weapons and revolution require funds, and we have to rely on ourselves to solve them. โ
After all, he was also a member of the aristocratic circle, and the broken knight understood what Margaret meant, so he knocked on the table and asked her, "Ma'am, you are the president of the British Republican Organization, so can you give us an opinion for reference?" What channels did the British Republican Organization use to prepare for the revolution and to spend on it? โ
"Yes." Margaret took a sip of water from the cup in front of her, and gave an answer very happily, "The port areas of Felixstowe and Southampton are leased to the Ximing Empire as a supply port for the Ximing fleet; The Western Ming Empire will provide an interest-free loan of five million taels of silver for the British Republican Organization, which will be used to purchase weapons and armaments from the Western Ming Emperor and hire instructors and staff officers. The loan is repaid over a period of ten years, and if it cannot be repaid in the current year, it is secured by customs duties in England and Scotland. โ
Just as George was deep in thought, John exclaimed, "What are you afraid of? Let's also designate an area for Poseidon! Yes, let's borrow two five million taels directly! And then slowly still, anyway, there is no interest, borrow more, people can't live, they all share some money, everyone has bread to eat, and only then can they have the strength to fight against the nobles! As he spoke, he owed the knight again, "I don't mean you, Lord George. โ
George looked up and shook his hand, indicating that he didn't care about the words, but he saw the sludge between his fingernails.
Yes, no matter how these poor people think about the past, he himself knows that he is no longer a noble lord.
Originally, he wanted to refuse this mention, it was the sludge between his fingernails that reminded him that he had broken away from the ruling class of the country: "Don't borrow too much money, we have to have a plan for how to use it." Although he was no longer a nobleman, he was still a knight at all, and he still knew that the huge amount of money would make him a different master even if he overthrew the current ruling class in France.
Yes, if you can't afford to pay back the money, then the Western Ming Empire will definitely take over the customs duties and so on in France.
"Ma'am, I think we need to talk to Mr. Karl, no, no, I don't mean to despise you." The Broken Knight saluted Margaret and said to her, "If I'm not mistaken, you were at least once an earl, or a countess, and you don't mean to offend!" With the weapons and men you promised, we certainly trust your position. โ
"But we need Mr. Carr's opinion, and I hope you will pass this request on to the International Republican Organization. Without Mr. Karl's opinion, sorry, we can't make a decision. He looked at the civilians, and out of respect and faith in him, they echoed him.
Margaret was a little jealous, jealous of Ding Yi's attraction to people.
He stood there, and the same sentence, as soon as Ding said it, he had a strange convincingness.
As he is convinced that what he said, it is not a plan, but something that can be completely realized and will be realized! Even if Ding Yi sometimes says, "Maybe there will be many variables in practice, so we can't rely entirely on the plan." But it didn't work, and almost all the listeners would think that what Ding Yi said was the fact that it was going to happen.
He just has this ability, and it seems that he has really experienced the future that he said in his mouth.
Margaret took a deep breath, the stench of feces in the air made her sober up, and now Ding Yi was not the object she could be jealous of, but the backer who supported her restoration: "Okay, I respect your opinions, I will report this matter to the International Republican Organization." But whether or not His Excellency Karl will be invited is not for me to decide. โ
And when Margaret returned to the Duyin Hotel and reported the matter to Ding Yi, the latter shook her head: "No, why should I go to see them?" You should say no. The International Republican Organization is not kneeling and begging them to join. You have to remember that with the republican organization of Frantin, we are only motivated by a moral support, this is the internal affair of France, and we do not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. โ
"Your Majesty, is it the same in the UK?" Margaret thought for a moment and asked.
Ding nodded and said: "Yes, Britain is the same, so I have to give you this opportunity to temper, you have to learn how to mobilize the people." โ
"Yes, Your Majesty."
At this time, Cao Jixiang hurried in, and after Margaret saluted, she withdrew. Cao Jixiang reported to Ding Yiyu: "Your Majesty, there is a signal corps and an urgent military situation report. โ
After getting Ding Yi's permission, Cao Jixiang led the communication soldier in.
"If nothing happens, Mehmed II will arrive in Paris tomorrow at noon!" The communications soldier immediately reported to Ding Yi.
"The reconnaissance squad sent has connected with the special team, how to move next, please instruct."
Ding Yi frowned, this was a temptation.
Kill Mehmed II.
A few special squads may not be able to achieve this goal, but he still has a guard regiment at his disposal, each squad is equipped with a machine gun, and each battalion has a mortar platoon for fire support. If most of the forces of this guard regiment were thrown into it, perhaps it would have ruined Miรจ Mehmed II.
"Your Majesty, it's broken!" Cao Jixiang was on the side, speaking in a low voice, he saw Ding Yi's intentions, and he thought it was a good idea.
Ding nodded, and he quickly made his choice. (To be continued......)