The original meaning of the term "sick man of East Asia" is not as bad as advertised.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire at the end of the 19th century was called the Sick Man of Europe in Europe at that time. When the Qing Empire also exposed its decadent and weak attributes, it was natural for Europeans to call it the Sick Man of East Asia to compete with the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Compared.
Not to mention, this pair of sick men are indeed very vivid.
When this title was passed from Britain to the Qing Empire, it was used by many intellectuals as a spur to themselves and to alert the world, rather than as an insult to their own people.
It was only because the Japanese later deliberately used this word to insult fellow East Asians in the Republic of China that this word aroused widespread disgust.
Qin Zhiyuan doesn't like this word at all. Even if he wants to spur himself to alert the world, Qin Zhiyuan is willing to use other methods instead of using this term that is close to self-abuse to torture himself and his tribe.
This is a true story that makes the listener cry and the listener feel sad.
Therefore, when Qin Zhiyuan heard that there was a fight between the crew of the Umbrella Company and the staff of the Poseidon Maritime Security Company in Port Said, Qin Zhiyuan's first reaction was not to be upset, but to be relieved.
For more than half a year, when the Chinese were bullied, they finally learned to fight back instead of using Ah Q's spirit to vent their anger secretly. In this sense, Qin Zhiyuan's life was worth living.
In fact, fights between Chinese and French have occurred many times in recent times, especially in the old Renault factory, where fights occurred almost every month.
These fights have nothing to do with race, they are all caused by accumulated excess hormones.
The Chinese rarely suffer losses in fights. On the one hand, this is because the lively Chinese rarely act alone. They go out with at least four or five people each time, so they do not suffer any disadvantages in conflicts. On the other hand, the Chinese have a natural ally, the Annamites.
Annam is Vietnam. The relationship between Vietnamese and Chinese is not tense at all now. On the contrary, they are closer because they are in a foreign country. Whenever there is a fight between the Chinese and the French, the people of Annam will not stand by and watch. They always help.
When the Chinese fight, it is not the kind of assistance that involves deflecting the fight, but the kind of assistance that involves charging forward and fighting bravely to be the first.
Is it strange?
Not surprising at all.
This was the case even in the time and space where Qin Zhiyuan lived.
During the First World War in that time and space, the Annan people were the loyal younger brothers of the Republic of China people. Whenever the Chinese and foreigners fought, the Annan people would go with the Chinese.
Therefore, during the US-Vietnam War, China's big brother would spare no effort to help. If it were not for the instigation by the old Maozi with ulterior motives, Annan would still be China's little brother in the 21st century.
A total of four people were seriously injured and fifteen people were slightly injured in the Hurricane incident. Most of the injured were British. Two people in the Umbrella Company were slightly injured. After treatment, they are no longer serious. The British are now unwilling to give up and demand that we take the initiative.
Ma Guangming, the captain of the No. 7 submarine hunter who stirred up trouble and took the lead in causing trouble, was handed over to the British court for trial. At the same time, the relevant responsible persons must be held accountable, and compensation for the loss of the Hurricane must be paid. Pierre returned to Thunder Bluff from Paris urgently and asked Qin Zhiyuan
Report the latest developments in the brawl.
That's right, let's just hand it over to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Qin Zhiyuan doesn't take it seriously. There is no shortage of self-righteous people in this world.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs means to bring the person to Paris first, and let the Paris court hear the case. As for the compensation for the Hurricane, since the ship was burned, it is somewhat meaningless. Anyway, three melons and two dates are not worth it.
A few dollars. Pierre tried his best to choose words that expressed milder emotions. In Pierre's opinion, it was best to turn this matter into a big deal and downplay it into a trivial matter.
I feel that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not on the right track, and they do not seem to be on our side. What is called three melons and two dates is as much as possible. If the responsibility for the accident is determined to be Ma Guangming's initiative to cause trouble, even if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not deal with him, I will not
I'll beat his ass to pieces, but the appraisal report hasn't come out yet, so I'm in a hurry to make compensation. Has it been determined that the fault lies with the Umbrella Company? Is there any mistake? It's the Poseidon Maritime Security Company that pays taxes to Paris.
, or the protective umbrella is paying taxes to Paris. Qin Zhiyuan was full of complaints and did not let go at all.
This kind of accident determination is actually just nonsense. It will take a year and a half to get results. Before the results come out, Poseidon Maritime Security Company's ships have been banned from entering French waters.
French waters also include the waters of Corsica. If a ship crossing the Mediterranean does not pass through the waters of Corsica, it will have to go around the southern part of Sardinia in Italy. In this way, because it loses the protection of the coastline, it is
The probability of submarine attack increases greatly.
To sum up, unless the French government lifts the ban on Poseidon Maritime Security Company, Poseidon Maritime Security Company will not be able to receive any business in the Mediterranean.
God, Qin, can you stop being so aggressive? Of course the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is on your side, otherwise George can make them feel better without you speaking. Pierre was worried, patting his head and slumped on the chair opposite the desk
superior.
Qin Zhiyuan was surprised when George was about to take the stage.
Look at you, as a Frenchman, you don’t even care who the current Prime Minister of France is. George has been sworn in this morning and praises the Lord. Our good days have finally come. Pierre finally couldn’t pretend anymore and threw away his hand.
The papers inside jumped up and raised their hands in the air cheering.
Nowadays, Clemenceau is really attracting everyone's attention. After hearing the news, all the French people probably had the same reaction as Pierre.
Qin Zhiyuan was also happy that his own people finally took the stage. However, Qin Zhiyuan's focus was obviously not on the same channel as Pierre: This is simply great. So, can Corsica's subsidies be approved this year?
In order to stabilize the people of Corsica, the French government provides a certain amount of subsidies to Corsica every year. This amount is not much, about more than two million francs per year, but for Qin Zhiyuan, who is worried about money,
Mosquito leg meat is also meat.
God, you can't say anything else. Look at you. You still look like the Grand Master of the Knights Templar. You look like a Jewish businessman. Pierre said he couldn't accept it.
"Jewish businessman" is a derogatory term in Europe, and has the same meaning as "Chinese money string".
Stop talking nonsense. You don’t know how much pressure I have. Every day when I open my eyes, millions of francs fly away like a little angel with wings. Do you know what that feeling is? Qin Zhiyuan despises Pierre.
I have never seen money.
Speaking of millions of francs, yesterday I heard Louis and his father discussing in the study about reorganizing the 1st Division into the 1st Corps of the Foreign Legion, and possibly the 1st and 2nd Far Eastern Infantry Division, and the 1st Far Eastern Artillery Division.
And the 1st Far East Armored Division, what do you think about Pierre's tip?
It's not considered a tip-off, perhaps it was more of a test. After all, since Lyautey discussed this matter with Foch in the study room of Foch's house, he had no intention of hiding it from Qin Zhiyuan.
