On the fourth day after the Tianjin Pier Incident, the Foreign Legion finally made its voice heard.
General Qin Zhiyuan of the Foreign Legion is going to hold a press conference at Black Swan Castle.
The news quickly spread throughout the Paris news circle and spread to the surrounding areas at an incredible speed.
This is the first time that the Foreign Legion has publicly responded to the Tianjin Wharf incident. No matter what Qin Zhiyuan's attitude is, it will be regarded as the final attitude of the Foreign Legion towards this matter.
In fact, Europeans really don't pay much attention to the dock incident. They don't care how many Chinese people died. Too many people died in Europe during the world war. They have become numb to the numbers.
What Europeans are concerned about is the final fate of the invincible legion, the Foreign Legion, and the final whereabouts of Qin Zhiyuan, the god of war who can rival Ares.
For a time, almost all the media in the world focused their attention on the Bois de Boulogne, and even stole the spotlight from the Paris Peace Conference that was being prepared.
One can imagine the worldwide attention paid to the Foreign Legion.
Later, the French Army Ministry issued a statement that French Army Minister Léautey would attend Qin Zhiyuan's press conference. No matter what the Foreign Legion's explanation was, no matter what Qin Zhiyuan decided, the French Army Ministry would firmly stand with the Foreign Legion.
Together, we unconditionally support any decision Qin Zhiyuan makes.
Immediately afterwards, George Patton of the U.S. Army also stated that he would attend. George Patton did not represent the U.S. Department of the Army. He only expressed his support for Qin Zhiyuan on his own behalf.
Then there was Foch, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Allied Forces who had just been awarded the title of Field Marshal of France. He had a clear attitude. Foch pointed out bluntly that regardless of whether the deaths on the dock were caused by the Foreign Legion, the Beiyang government should take responsibility for this matter.
Take primary responsibility.
From the beginning, the Beiyang government lost control of public opinion, which was the root cause of this tragedy.
As for some careerists hidden in this matter, Foch directly warned him and said that Qin Zhiyuan would never give up.
Then there is John Monash, who is even more famous than Qin Zhiyuan. This Commonwealth military god who has been awarded a knighthood only said one sentence: Qin is my idol, and I will express my support.
In fact, there is a branch of the Republic of China Press in Paris. Because of the existence of the Foreign Legion and the establishment of the world's first ambassadorial-level diplomatic relations with France, the Republic of China Press still attaches great importance to Paris, the center of the world.
diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level
On the second day after the dock incident broke out, the French government announced that it would downgrade its diplomatic relations with the Republic of China government from ambassadorial level to ministerial level.
Because of the emergence of the Foreign Legion, all the diplomatic progress of the Republic of China in the past three years in its foreign exchanges was in vain.
For now, the world has not focused on mocking the Republic of China. They are still paying attention to Qin Zhiyuan's decision.
If the decision made by Qin Zhiyuan at the press conference is not conducive to the Republic of China, then it is certain that almost the whole world will laugh at the Republic of China's self-destruction of the Great Wall.
In fact, just when all kinds of unfavorable words against the Foreign Legion were rampant in the Republic of China, all kinds of unfavorable words against the Republic of China were also rampant around the world.
Insightful people in the Republic of China have realized that something is wrong. They tried to raise their voices and say a few words of justice for Qin Zhiyuan and the Foreign Legion, but to no avail. Those few words were soon drowned in the overwhelming insults.
So the current situation seems very absurd. The Republic of China is against the Foreign Legion, and almost the whole world is against the Republic of China.
There is only one country that is different, Japan.
Only Japanese newspapers are hypocritically shouting that Asia belongs to Asians, Asia has left Asia, Asians do not deserve to return to Asia, and other countries do not need to intervene in Asian affairs, etc.
This immediately aroused the resentment of the French government. Clemenceau called Count Nobuken Makino, the head of the Japanese delegation who had arrived in Paris and was waiting to share the spoils, to the Prime Minister's Office to reprimand him severely. He also said that if the Japanese continued to talk nonsense, then Japan would
People will not be welcome in Paris.
Since the signing of the armistice agreement, Clemenceau has become more and more arbitrary. Clemenceau has been dazzled by victory. He cannot listen to other people's opinions, regarding his attitude towards Germany and his attitude towards other countries.
He showed more and more impatience, which caused the French government and the opposition and the Allied Powers to criticize Clemenceau.
The press conference was held on time at 3pm on January 5th.
This is the first time many reporters have the opportunity to enter the Black Swan Castle, the heart of the Foreign Legion known as the Invincible Legion.
No amount of film is enough, every corner and every detail is worth recording with a camera, because everything that happens here in the next two hours will affect the fate of many people.
If you look at the Republic of China as accounting for a quarter of the world's population, then what happens here will almost change the destiny of the whole world.
Think about it, if the Foreign Legion and the Beiyang government reconcile and the Foreign Legion returns to the Republic of China, then if the Republic of China establishes a strong government with the Foreign Legion as its core, the national power of the Republic of China will be greatly improved.
Let’s talk about whether it will affect Europe, or at least it will despise the bloody storm in Asia.
But the likelihood of this happening is extremely small.
Many reporters know that the Republic of China government is trying to reconcile with the Foreign Legion.
Because the wife of the Republic of China Ambassador to France Lu Zhengxiang was ill and Lu Zhengxiang was currently in Belgium, the Republic of China government asked the Minister to the United Kingdom Shi Zhaoji and the Minister to the Netherlands Wei Chen to try to communicate with Qin Zhiyuan, but Shi Zhaoji and Wei Chen were not able to go there at all.
Opportunities for France, the French government does not allow them to enter France.
The Republic of China has been poor and weak for hundreds of years, and there are many countries that have enmity with the Republic of China.
Speaking of which, France was also a victim of the Republic of China. If Qin Zhiyuan returned to the Republic of China, after the rise of a powerful Republic of China, would it settle accounts with those countries that had bullied the Republic of China for hundreds of years?
This is very possible.
No
This is almost certain
Based on the analysis of Qin Zhiyuan's past performance, this guy is definitely a strong nationalist. Once Qin Zhiyuan becomes the helmsman of the Republic of China, the interests currently owned by the great powers in the Republic of China will not be guaranteed.
It seems that the whole world is not willing to let Qin Zhiyuan return to the Republic of China.
So what decision will Qin Zhiyuan make?
This has become an issue of concern to the whole world.
Before the press conference started, reporters gathered at the entrance of Black Swan Castle. They wanted to see how many of those who issued the statement a few days ago would support Qin Zhiyuan with practical actions.
Starting at one o'clock in the afternoon, there was an endless stream of motorcades.
It can really only be described as an endless stream. Almost every big person arriving is accompanied by security personnel. They are all wearing military uniforms of their own countries, which means they are protected by the military. They are all important guys.
The first person to arrive, who was both unexpected and natural, was Louis Renault, who had been silent recently.
The relationship between Louis Renault and Qin Zhiyuan is well known. They are good friends and partners. They provided help to France in the world war. The Foreign Legion led by Qin Zhiyuan pulled France back from the edge of the cliff at least twice.
, and Louis Renault's factory has been supporting France to persist in the war. Without Qin Zhiyuan and Louis Renault, it can be said that France would not have been able to insist on the participation of the Americans.
Since the dock incident, Louis Renault has not made any sound, but as soon as Qin Zhiyuan decided to respond, Louis Renault personally came to provide support. It was obvious that the two of them maintained a high degree of consistency.
Seeing the appearance of Louis Reno, the reporters' enthusiasm immediately burst out, and almost all reporters asked questions.
Louis, tell me what you think
Louis, in your opinion, how will Qin decide?
Louis, don't go, can you say something?
Louis, if Qin chooses to join the Commonwealth, will Renault Group continue to maintain a strategic cooperative relationship with the Foreign Legion?
Well, the last person who asked the question was a British reporter. As soon as he finished his question, he immediately earned glares from the French colleagues around him.
Your sister, you came to the Bois de Boulogne for poaching, and you did it so blatantly, you really think you are a big clove of garlic.
Old Renault was good at dealing with the media. Seeing that he could not escape, he stopped at the door and answered a few questions.
I'm afraid you are the only one who thinks so about joining the Commonwealth. You can ask everyone here if they would agree that old Renault has bad intentions.
Absolutely not
Such a neat and resonant answer shocked the guards on duty.
But you can't deny that there is a possibility that British journalists are cunning and cunning.
There was no chance that Old Reno could make a decisive conclusion, and there was a firm gesture to help: If Qin considered joining other countries, France would be Qin's only choice. In the past three years, France understood Qin's value, and France gave Qin's foreign citizenship
Except for France, no country in the world will give the legions sufficient freedom. We are different from the short-sighted people of the Republic of China. If Qin joins France, we will not let him get out. We will open our arms and sincerely tell Qin
Come on, Qin, we love you. When the time comes, Qin will be greeted with flowers, applause, and enthusiastic French girls.
These words were so inflammatory, and whistles and applause suddenly sounded.
There are also discordant voices: I’m afraid not, Ms. Julie Qin might not agree
This immediately caused another round of laughter, including the British reporter who had looked ugly just now.
Well, everyone knows that about men.
Louis, do you support Qin joining France? Some people didn't cherish the opportunity and asked a question that was almost nonsense. Success was met with a blank stare.
Of course I support it, if Qin chooses to join France. But no matter what decision Qin makes, I will support him unconditionally. Louis hurriedly dropped a sentence, and then stopped answering any questions.
It was impossible to say more. Another convoy came in from behind, and Louis wanted to give up the venue to others.
The next person to arrive was Lu Zhengxiang, the Republic of China’s Minister to France. However, what was surprising was that Lu Zhengxiang did not take the car of the Republic of China’s legation, but took a car with a Foreign Legion license plate, and was escorted by two cars in front and behind.
Makes people think.
Journalists are no strangers to Lu Zhengxiang. In recent years, thanks to the Foreign Legion, reporters have frequently dealt with Lu Zhengxiang.
Lu, why did you take the Foreign Legion car? Have you decided to put on the military uniform?
Lu, I heard that the government of the Republic of China sent people to reconcile with Qin. What do you think of this matter?
Lu, I heard that the Republic of China is extremely disgusted with Qin. What do you think?
Lu, I heard that Qin’s former residence in the Far East has been destroyed. Is this true?
Lu Zhengxiang is now a member of the Beiyang Government. As the representative of the Beiyang Government stationed in France, Lu Zhengxiang's attitude is very important. Lu Zhengxiang's attitude also represents the attitude of the Republic of China.
First of all, I want to make a statement. Before I come here, I have just resigned from the post of Minister of the Republic of China in France, renounced the nationality of the Republic of China, and became a Lanfang nationality. As soon as Lu Zhengxiang opened his mouth, it was indeed explosive news.
As a diplomat sent by the Beiyang government, Lu Zhengxiang actually declared his separation from the Beiyang government and renounced his nationality of the Republic of China. This was simply the biggest scandal of the Beiyang government and was a curiosity in the diplomatic circles around the world.
This trip was indeed not in vain. This piece of news alone was enough to be worth the price of admission. However, the reporters were not satisfied. They were still waiting for Lu Zhengxiang to continue to break the news.
Lu is not talented and is trusted by the Grand Duchy of Lanfang. He currently serves as Lanfang's Foreign Minister and Ambassador to France. We will have many opportunities to interact with each other in the future. Seeing that the reporters were not satisfied, Lu Zhengxiang repeatedly handed over: Okay, okay, more Please ask Qin directly later. Lu can only say so much now.
After Lu Zhengxiang finished speaking, he ignored the reporters' eager calls and entered the Black Swan Castle while apologizing.
Lu Zhengxiang has already said a lot, and just these words from Ambassador Lan Fang to France have revealed a lot of information.
In other words, Lanfang will exist as an independent country in the future, and it has already established ambassadorial-level diplomatic relations with France, and perhaps a secret alliance.
This is very possible, because judging from the relationship between France and Qin Zhiyuan, it is strange that there is no alliance agreement.
Although this press conference has not yet begun, reporters have already obtained enough information to compile several news reports.
