Chapter 599: Drawing the Blueprint (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
Within the Zionist Organization, there are quite a few people who look down on China because of their inherent concepts, believing that cooperating with China is completely a waste of money, and that they should put their hopes on the developed countries of Europe and the United States, rather than poor and backward countries like China.
However, there are also people who think it is worth trying. After all, it has been more than ten or twenty years since the Zionist Organization was founded. Previously, they had always hoped that European and American powers could help them recover. However, all the European and American powers care about is the money of the Jews, and there is no one who is really willing to help them restore their country. In such a situation, it is better to make a change, and maybe there will be new opportunities.
Charles Rothschild, vice-president of the Zionist Organization, is one of those who holds this view. He thinks that maybe it can be bet on both sides, and whether that side wins in the end, it will be a victory for the Jews. The Jewish state can be rebuilt, and they will no longer be rootless.
At the end of May (15) of the Yellow Emperor Era 4613, Charles Rothschild, the vice-president of the Zionist Organization, and Barthes and his party took a merchant ship to the Far East. The world war has been going on for more than half a year, but there is still no end in sight. This is very disappointing for Europeans. Originally, when the war first began, many Europeans thought that this war would be over in a few months, just like other wars. However, although the two sides have paid millions of casualties, neither of them is willing to compromise and retreat, and they are still gritting their teeth and struggling to support.
As a result, many Europeans began to flee Europe to relatively safe places. The United States on the other side of the ocean is undoubtedly their first choice. In the Far East, only a handful of people go there.
Charles Rothschild personally went to the Far East this time, on the one hand, hoping to reach an agreement with China, so that China would fully support the Zionist Organization and help the Jews rebuild the Jewish state. On the other hand, there are also reasons to look at the Chinese market. The war that is breaking out in Europe. Let the Rothschilds lose a lot. Their industries, all over Europe, have been hit hard. If they don't get other developments in time, their family business will probably enter a period of decline. China is a huge market with a population of more than 400 million. Over the years, China's national strength has also been thriving, and the purchasing power of the people has been increasing day by day. If the Rothschilds had access to this market, they would have been able to make more profits.
Mid-July. Charles Rothschild's merchant ship arrived at the docks of Jinmen. The Imperial Foreign Office and the Intelligence Service have already sent people to meet them. The group got on the bus that had been waiting at the pier for a long time, went to Jinmen Railway Station, and then took the train to Yanjing.
The news that Charles Rothschild was coming had already been transmitted to the Chinese Empire by telegram. Emperor Wu Haoxuan didn't expect that he would actually bring out the huge family of Rothschild. You know, before the war began, this family was the largest and richest family in the world. They control the economic lifeblood of many European countries. If it weren't for the flames of World War I and the subsequent blows of the Soviet Union, the family would have been thriving. Of course. Even after the war began, the Rothschilds were still rich.
On the morning of July 14, Emperor Wu Haoxuan received Charles Rothschild and his entourage at the Imperial Palace, accompanied by Tang Shaoyi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and General Chen Xudong, Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau. Charles Rothschild and his entourage also included Barthes, who had been here before, and a beautiful woman in her early twenties with long flaxen hair. After being introduced, Wu Haoxuan learned that this was Charles Rothschild's youngest daughter. Isabella Rothschild.
"Welcome, Mr. Rothschild. And the beautiful young lady, Mr. Barthes, welcome to China. Wu Haoxuan smiled all over his face. In his eyes, these people are the God of Wealth! If the two sides can come to an agreement, China will receive a lot of money. The country's industrialization will be rapidly enhanced. Maybe. By the time the war was over, the Chinese Empire was already the world's top power.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, it is our honor to be able to come to China." Charles Rothschild appeared polite.
"China is an ancient country with a splendid history. I've wanted to come to China for a long time. It's just that I always thought that China was a poor and backward country. But now it seems that it is the propaganda of European governments that has been misunderstood. I'm sure we'll be worthwhile this time. Isabella Rothschild said with a smile.
"The Jews are a great people, and thousands of years of migration have not allowed you to disappear in the long river of time, but have forged a united, industrious and courageous people, which is worthy of respect." Wu Haoxuan said.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, our famous clan has also been full of suffering over the years. We are not accepted by Europe and the whole Western world, and we have managed to settle down in a country, but we are quickly driven out by those who are anti-Semitic. We have amassed a great deal of wealth, but our safety is not guaranteed. The rulers of all nations treat us like sheep, shearing our sheep at will, and plundering our wealth. We didn't even dare to resist, otherwise they would have charged us with a crime at will, and then killed us and robbed us of all our possessions. Charles Rothschild said. This is indeed the status quo for the Jews. Of course, in addition to the indifference and cruelty of governments, there are also reasons for the Jews themselves.
The Jews are too shrewd, even cunning. They only know how to pursue interests and enjoy rights, but they will not bear the corresponding responsibilities. For them, there is no sense of belonging to each country. In the event of a war or other disaster, they will abandon the country and flee to other countries. Such behavior will naturally arouse the disgust of the people of other countries.
Yes, the condition of the Jews is indeed worthy of sympathy. In the final analysis, this is because the Jews do not have a state of their own. You don't have your own country, you don't have your own force to protect you. Other countries will naturally oppress you. Wu Haoxuan said.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, says Mr. Barth, will you support the Jews in establishing their own state? So, I rushed here. Charles Rothschild stared at Wu Haoxuan with burning eyes. As if he wanted to understand whether what Wu Haoxuan said was true, or just wanted to deceive them and defraud them of their wealth.
Of course, the Chinese Empire genuinely wanted to help the Jews build their own state. The Jews should return to their ancestral land of Palestine and establish their own state. Only in this way will your nation be cohesive, and other countries will no longer dare to oppress the Jews wantonly. Wu Haoxuan said solemnly.
As long as the Jews were genuinely willing to provide the empire with much-needed funds, equipment, and technology, and to support the Jews in building their own state, there would be no problem. Anyway, the Chinese empire did not have the slightest interest in the Middle East. Although the oil there made Wu Haoxuan very excited, it still belongs to the British. There are also local indigenous forces, which may not welcome China. So, to support the establishment of the Jewish state there is undoubtedly to lay a nail in the coffin there. The Chinese empire could use this as a springboard to enter the Middle East and meddle in the oil there.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, do you have a specific plan?" Charles Rothschild asked. He's an old fox, and he's not so easy to fool.
"Monsieur Rothscaild, you should know that the whole Middle East is the sphere of influence of Britain and France. The area of Palestine is now under the control of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. However, after this war, the British should seize it. Although the Chinese Empire has developed rapidly in recent years. However, if you want to challenge Britain head-on, you will not be able to do so. It will take us some time to grow, and when we are stronger, we will formally support you in establishing a Jewish state. Wu Haoxuan said.
Charles Rothschild nodded, although Wu Haoxuan's words were a bit like delaying time. But he also knows that the Middle East is too far away from China. With China's current strength, I am afraid it will be difficult to influence the Middle East.
However, at the current pace of development, it may not be long before China becomes the world's top power. When the time comes, China supports the Jews in establishing a Jewish state, and the likelihood of success will be greatly increased.
In addition, if the Jews wanted to establish a state, they had to have their own armament. Without its own armament, the security of the country cannot be guaranteed. Otherwise, let alone other powers, even those local forces in the Middle East would be enough to destroy the Jewish state. Wu Haoxuan continued.
"Own armament?" Charles Rothschild couldn't help but frown. Thousands of years of wandering have long since wiped out the martial factor in the bones of the Jews. They may be good at business, scientific research or technology. However, if you have to carry a gun to fight, it will be more difficult.
"The Chinese Empire can support you and train an army for you. Once the Jewish state is established, you will be able to use this force to keep you safe. Only by taking security into one's own hands can one not be controlled by others. Wu Haoxuan continued.
Charles Rothschild nodded, he already understood the truth.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, there is no such thing as a free lunch. What price do we need to pay for the Chinese Empire to be able to support us as you just said? Charles Rothschild asked straight to the point. (To be continued.) )
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