There is a reason why Europeans have a psychological advantage over Americans.
The United States began to issue national debt from the early days of the founding of the country. France was the largest creditor of the United States at that time. During the Civil War, the United States further issued national debt, which increased to US$2.7 billion in the late war. At this time, the United Kingdom was the largest creditor of the United States.
The world war reduced Europe to ruins, and Americans finally had the opportunity to turn around.
In 1913, the year before the World War, the total export volume of the United States was only US$2.5 billion. However, by 1916, two years after the start of the World War, the total export volume of the United States had reached US$63.971 billion. Among them, the export of butter to Europe increased from
The previous 4.5 million pounds increased to 27 million pounds, cheese increased from 3.75 million pounds to 66 million pounds, condensed milk increased from 18 million pounds to 260 million pounds, and pork increased from 10 pounds to 1.5 billion pounds.
Who said Europeans don't eat pork? If you stand up, the Europeans will not beat you to death.
The more things you buy, the more you spend. If you have no money, you have to buy them even if you borrow money. The British and French are actually not hand-chopping parties, but in order to avoid being beheaded by the Germans, they can only chop their hands ruthlessly.
In the first year of the war, the Americans paid off the money they owed the French, and the French in turn owed the Americans a lot. In the first year of the war, the French owed the Americans about $100 million. By 1915
It was more than 500 million. By 1917, in the first five months alone, the French owed the Americans $1.3 billion.
America, the illegitimate son of Europe, has completely become the godfather of Europeans.
This generation is quite chaotic.
Like other regions in France, most of Corsica's supplies come from the United States, and most of them are paid for by the French government.
Qin Zhiyuan feels at ease when he spends French money, because Qin Zhiyuan is also a Frenchman now. As for spending French money to help raise children in the Republic of China, this is even the interest earned by the French for bullying the Chinese for hundreds of years. Don't waste it, Qin Zhiyuan is not
Holy mother bitch.
After inspecting the Boy Scout camp, Qin Zhiyuan went to the submarine combat headquarters.
The Submarine Warfare Department, the Admiralty Department located in Cape Corsica, had such a rustic name to confuse the French.
Look, I don't have a navy. These destroyers are for anti-submarine escort.
Although this is a cover-up, the problem is that the French just do this. If you want to get along in France, you can't do it unless you learn to be hypocritical.
The director of the Submarine Warfare Command is Douglas, who has some connection with Qin Zhiyuan.
About 30 years ago, Douglas went to the Far East and joined the Beiyang Navy of the former Qing Dynasty as an instructor. During his time in the Beiyang Navy, Douglas and the Beiyang Navy established a deep relationship, so much so that Aiwu and Wu also developed a deep affection for the East. Even
According to Douglas, if it were not for the conservatism of the Qing Empire, Douglas would have had the idea of joining the Qing Empire as a citizen.
After the Beiyang Navy was completely wiped out, Douglas stayed with the Qing Dynasty until 1900. After confirming that the Qing government had no intention of rebuilding the Beiyang Navy, he sadly returned to France.
After Qin Zhiyuan arrived in France, he was widely publicized as an angel because of his miracles in Capi. When Douglas learned about Qin Zhiyuan's origin, Douglas immediately found Qin Zhiyuan and claimed that he wanted to see the son of his old friend.
He is indeed the son of an old friend. Douglas served in the Beiyang Navy on the same warship as Qin Zhiyuan's father. The two had a good relationship. Qin Zhiyuan's father also taught Douglas how to learn Chinese.
As soon as Douglas finished speaking, Qin Zhiyuan half-believed him. Do not believe it, Douglas's Chinese is full of strong Cangzhou characteristics, and it is really possible that Qin Zhiyuan's father taught him.
Douglas is nearly 60 years old this year. Since he is a Navy man and an old Navy man, it is logical to be responsible for providing logistical support for Qin Zhiyuan's destroyer fleet.
Yes, although it is labeled as the Submarine Combat Command, in fact this command does not have command authority over the destroyer fleet. The command authority lies in the hands of Allen, the general manager of Lll Company.
There is no way around it. The current destroyer fleet actually has no combat mission. It has only one mission, which is to create economic value by providing escort for merchant ships. Since it is a profit-making tool, it must be managed by business people. Only in this way can the remaining value be transferred
maximize.
Douglas was very happy to see Qin Zhiyuan: Qin, you finally remembered my old bones. Are there any new warships that need to be received?
Douglas is actually not old at all. He has a rosy complexion and a tall and straight body. Apart from a little arthritis due to running at sea all year round, Douglas has no other problems.
Hello, Uncle Doug. Qin Zhiyuan is polite.
After it was confirmed that Qin Zhiyuan was the son of his old friend, Douglas acted as Qin Zhiyuan's elder without hesitation. Qin Zhiyuan was not disgusted with this. After all, Douglas and Qin Zhiyuan's father did have a relationship, and it was appropriate for Qin Zhiyuan to call Douglas uncle.
This has another meaning. After all, Qin Zhiyuan is an orphan now. Apart from Qin Zhisheng's family, Qin Zhiyuan does not have many relatives. Having one more uncle can increase Qin Zhiyuan's sense of belonging to this era, which is very important to Qin Zhiyuan, a time traveler.
Said it was very important.
There are no warships, not even in a short period of time. Maybe don't think about it during the world war. The American warships are not enough for themselves and they cannot be sold to us. Qin Zhiyuan refused.
Damn Americans, they have made enough of our money, and now they want to conquer Europe with their own hands. Douglas did not have the slightest fondness for Americans.
Qin Zhiyuan's naturalization as a French citizen is very important to the French people in Corsica. Previously, although the French people in Corsica were forced to seek refuge with Qin Zhiyuan due to the pressure of life, they were not completely dead-set. Deep in their hearts,
Perhaps there is also the pride of being a European when facing an Oriental.
But as Qin Zhiyuan became a French citizen, the little care of the French in Corsica completely disappeared. Making a life under a Frenchman and making a life under a Chinese are two completely different concepts, no matter
Whether from the perspective of public opinion or from their hearts, this situation is now easier to accept.
The problem is that we need them now and cannot refuse their support. Qin Zhiyuan can still adapt to his new identity quickly. He has received training in this area before. He has changed his identity up to four times a day to cope with different situations. It can be said that he is qualified.
It's easy to get used to it.
This sounds really depressing, and makes people begin to doubt the meaning of war. Douglass is that kind of traditional Frenchman who can rise to philosophical heights anytime and anywhere.
How is it? Qin Zhiyuan is looking forward to any good news recently.
While they were talking, a group of people came to Douglas's office.
Qin Zhiyuan took the initiative to do it on the sofa. Although the chair behind the desk looked more comfortable, this was Douglas's territory, and Qin Zhiyuan must respect Douglas.
Here, Qin Zhiyuan is the guest.
The good news is that our submarine hunting fleet has begun service, and the destroyer fleet can gradually launch commercial operations. The bad news is that a British company has organized a submarine hunting force and has begun to join the escort ranks. Although it is currently affecting our business
It's not big, but it's a bad sign. Douglas looked gloomy.
It's really not a good sign. Although competition is inevitable in business, Qin Zhiyuan really hates people coming to the Mediterranean to fish for food.
Yes, Qin Zhiyuan has regarded the escort in the Mediterranean as his iron rice bowl, and any competition can be regarded as destroying Qin Zhiyuan's job.
