After listening to Mr. Saklu's words, Gao Shaoyi frowned tightly.
No wonder Marshal Zhang was so confident that he went back south without meeting him in the capital. It turned out that he had the support of the Gallic Empire.
To be honest, Gao Shaoyi originally respected Zhang Dashuai very much. Among the domestic warlords, at least Zhang Dashuai was not that traitorous. He still dealt with the great powers of various countries and ultimately maintained his rule.
But now, in order to prevent the suppressing army from moving south, they actually chose to cooperate with the Gallic Empire and even sold off the two most important railway construction rights.
At this moment, this person's status in Gao Shaoyi's heart began to decline sharply. In order to protect his own interests, he did not hesitate to sell out state power. What else can be said about such a person?
"You conducted the negotiations with Marshal Zhang?"
At this moment, Mr. Saklu could no longer sit. Gao Shaoyi slowly sat down on Mr. Saklu's seat. Although this made the minister dissatisfied, the situation was better than that of the entire Mikoyan team.
, his own strength is really insignificant.
"The Empire has given me full authority to carry out the work."
Mr. Thakru answered honestly.
"You delay this matter for about three days, and this is your reward."
Gao Shaoyi took out a banknote worth 20,000 silver coins from his pocket.
If you are a diplomat who has stayed in the Daqian Empire for a long time, I'm afraid this little money is nothing.
But Mr. Sakru has just arrived in the Daqian Empire, and this amount of money is not a small amount. For Mr. Saklu, this amount of money is considered his largest income since arriving in the Dagan Empire.
"Mr. Gao, it's okay for me to delay for about three days, but can I know what will happen in three days?"
Mr. Thakru did not take the 20,000 silver coins. Although it was a lot of money for him, what would happen in three days?
"This is not what you should be responsible for. What you should be responsible for is to do the things I have assigned you. I guarantee that you will continue to stay in this position and be able to move to a higher position in the future. Of course, the prerequisite is that we cooperate.
If the cooperation does not go smoothly, you should know the final result."
Gao Shaoyi smiled and patted this guy on the shoulder.
Li Hongtang also felt that something was not right. If the troops of the Gallic Empire invaded the three southern provinces, the interests of the suppressing army would not be guaranteed.
"Have you thought of any solution?"
Li Hongtang knew the changes between the three southern provinces and the agreement between Gao Shaoyi and the court. If a large number of troops from the Gallic Empire entered, no matter what Gao Shaoyi and the court planned, they would waste a lot of money in the future, and it might even be possible.
It's like trying to draw water from a bamboo basket but in vain.
The great powers of various countries are not vegetarians. It is obvious that in the eyes of the Gallic Empire, the three southern provinces are their sphere of influence and a piece of fat in their mouths. If they have sent troops there, there is no other option but to fight them out.
The second way.
Now the Suppressing Army has faced off against the Rakshasa Empire. If another enemy comes, it will not be impossible for the current Suppressing Army, but they can only fight all wars on land. War on sea is
It is absolutely impossible. The Gallic Empire's naval strength ranks among the top three in the world, and it is definitely not comparable to inland empires like the Rakshasa Empire.
Although there was systematic help, Gao Shaoyi was not arrogant enough to think that he could defeat the Gallic Empire's navy.
"Go and meet Mr. Renault, the representative of the Mikoyan Consortium in Beijing."
Gao Shaoyi did not answer Li Hongtang's question, but said this. Li Hongtang didn't know what Gao Shaoyi's idea was.
"Do you think he has the ability to interfere in this matter?"
Li Hongtang had an official-oriented mentality in his mind, believing that foreign countries and the Daqian Empire were the same, and it was difficult for officials in high positions to be influenced by these businessmen.
But in Gao Shaoyi's mind, it's different. Foreigners are really different from us. Although many politicians may appear majestic on the surface, in fact, when facing the heads of these consortiums, they may actually be lapdogs.
"Whether we have the ability or not, we have no other way now. We can only find another way, a way that is beneficial to us, to solve this crisis before this matter is implemented."
Gao Shaoyi sighed helplessly. If he had not provoked the Rakshasa Empire, Gao Shaoyi would not have cared too much about the Gallic Empire. The current Suppression Army could confront one of them, but if there were too many, then Or if the major powers unite, Gao Shaoyi really feels powerless.
Mr. Renault has a rich nightlife and is currently having fun in his villa. After all, he has just signed a large loan order with Zhenlujun, and his status within the entire banking group has been improved very quickly. The news has already spread. , he will soon be able to return to China to take up a higher position.
Hearing that Gao Shaoyi and Li Hongtang were visiting late at night, Mr. Renault didn't know what happened, so he quickly dressed up and walked to the living room.
"My dear Gao, is it because you were promoted to Duke and you are not satisfied with the gifts I sent you? Do you want to come to my place at night to ask questions?"
Mr. Renault said with a smile.
Gao Shaoyi is now the first partner of the Mikoyan Consortium in the entire Daqian Empire. The funds involved between the two parties are absolutely astronomical, so the conversations between the two parties are not so formulaic. Mr. Renault also tries his best to create a friend-like atmosphere. Feel.
To put it bluntly, it is still the same sentence. When you borrowed the money, you were the father. Now that the money is in my hands, you must let me repay it on time, then I am the father.
"I'm here for a very important matter, and it's a very difficult matter..."
Gao Shaoyi briefly talked about the cooperation between the Gallic Empire and Marshal Zhang, but Mr. Renault did not show anything wrong on his face. Instead, he thought it was a very normal thing. After all, all the governors of the Daqian Empire Selling road building rights.
The central court of the Daqian Empire had no money, and everyone knew that local governments might not necessarily have money, so selling various rights was a very important way for them to make money.
You have so many soldiers under your command. If you don't sell your power in exchange for money, these soldiers won't even be able to get paid. How can you let these soldiers continue to work for you?
Renault didn't understand if Gao Shaoyi said this had something to do with him?