Weak countries have no diplomacy. This is a universal truth, whether in the East or the West.
Perhaps Lanfang is not strong enough now when facing the British and French, but when facing Kolchak's coalition government, Lanfang cannot be stronger.
It is indeed true to have a big fist. Although it doesn't sound good to use strength to dominate the weak, it is the last word to gain tangible benefits for the country. It doesn't matter whether it sounds good or not, and the reputation of the British and French does not matter either.
It sounds nice, but the British and French can enjoy the benefits brought to them by colonizing the world.
that's enough
The biggest gain from this trip to Russia was the Lanfang Coalition Government’s Boundary Demarcation Treaty.
According to the treaty, Lanfang will own the entire North Sea. If the coalition government wants to build water conservancy facilities on all rivers that flow into Lake Baikal, it must obtain Lanfang's consent. The coalition government gave up its claim to sovereignty over the North Sea. At the same time, the Russians have
Rights to fish in the North Sea.
For this treaty, Lanfang paid a price of one billion Lanfang coins for various materials, including weapons, ammunition, various foods, textiles, etc.
Yes, the coalition government is indeed in such embarrassment that it cannot even sustain itself with food.
Although Russia has a vast territory and abundant resources, the grain-producing areas are mainly concentrated in Belarus. The territory of the coalition government controlled by Kolchak is not a grain-producing area. In the imperial era, it needed to be allocated from the Belarus region to meet the needs of the areas controlled by the coalition government. Now Belarus is under Deng Xiaoping's control.
Under Nikin's control, it was naturally impossible to provide it to Kolchak for free, so the food issue was Kolchak's top priority.
Now we can see the gap in strength between Lanfang and the coalition government. Lanfang has already achieved self-sufficiency in food and still has enough energy to support the Republic of China. At the same time, Lanfang's automobile and aviation industries are among the best in the world and produce the most weapons.
They have everything from the simplest bullets to the most complex 460mm naval guns. No matter from any aspect, the coalition government and Lanfang are no longer the same heavyweight.
After signing the Lanfang coalition government boundary demarcation treaty, Kolchak and Qin Zhiyuan had a private conversation.
The conversation took place in Kolchak's study on the top floor of the Omsk Government Building.
But as far as this study is concerned, the decoration is much more luxurious than Qin Zhiyuan's office.
Qin Zhiyuan's study advocates simplicity. The decoration is mainly in cool colors and the furniture is all ordinary wooden furniture. There is not much out of the ordinary.
Kolchak's study is different. This office, which covers an area of more than 100 square meters, uses a lot of gold foil as decoration. It looks really magnificent, full of luxurious and high-profile exaggeration, with various bright colors and exquisite production.
Decorations can be seen everywhere, from Eastern porcelain to Western Gothic full-body armor. Coupled with the quaint furniture carefully made of precious wood, strictly speaking, this should be a museum rather than a study.
To be honest, Qin Zhiyuan was a little uncomfortable staying in such an environment. Thinking that the people under the coalition government could not even meet the basic survival guarantees, Qin Zhiyuan's evaluation of Kolchak was even lower.
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It was obvious that Kolchak did not realize there was anything wrong with this. He personally made tea for Qin Zhiyuan, then sat down with a sincere expression: Qin, I am in big trouble and need your help.
There were only Qin Zhiyuan and Kolchak in the study. Qin Zhiyuan was a guest, so we couldn't let Qin Zhiyuan make tea in person.
Of course, Qin Zhiyuan didn't have much hope for Kolchak's tea skills, so Qin Zhiyuan didn't touch the tea Kolchak handed him.
Tell me, if I can help, I will do my best. Qin Zhiyuan said it nicely, but his expression was still a bit casual.
This kind of words are all clichés, and they are utter promises, but in fact they have no value at all. No matter what Kolchak's troubles are, they belong to Kolchak and have nothing to do with Qin Zhiyuan. If Kolchak
If Kolchak wants Qin Zhiyuan to help, of course he can, but there must be enough benefits, otherwise Qin Zhiyuan will make a cup of tea by himself and then sit back and watch Kolchak's misfortune.
Bolsheviks, we must kill them to ensure our long-term peace and stability. Kolchak's expression was a bit ferocious and a bit hysterical.
Kolchak still has a very distinctive appearance. The eye sockets are not very deep, but the distance between the eyes is a bit wide, which makes him look uncoordinated. The outline of his mouth is clear, because his lips are a bit thin, so even if
Kolchak didn't mean it deliberately, and it seemed like he was tightening his grip a bit. If Kolchak had a serious expression, he could be described as resolute, but if he got angry or angry, his expression would not be distorted.
It's not us, but you. The Bolsheviks may really be a threat, but they are not targeting Lan Fang, and they cannot threaten Lan Fang. Qin Zhiyuan immediately drew a clear line.
Red Russia led by the Bolsheviks once established a powerful Soviet Union in another time and space. Qin Zhiyuan is indeed wary of the Bolsheviks, but judging from the current situation, it is obvious that the Bolsheviks have not shown that they have the same potential as the Soviet Union, so Qin Zhiyuan
Zhiyuan was very wary of the Bolsheviks.
From a geographical point of view, Lanfang does not need to be too concerned about the Bolsheviks. After all, there is Kolchak's coalition government as a transition between Lanfang's northern Xinjiang and Red Russia, so Qin Zhiyuan is not too worried.
The threat of the Bolsheviks does not distinguish between targets. They oppose all rulers in the real sense. If you are careless towards the Bolsheviks, you will definitely regret it. Kolchak seems to have experienced this personally.
No one in the world understands the threat of the Bolsheviks more deeply than Qin Zhiyuan. It is precisely because of his understanding of the Bolsheviks that Qin Zhiyuan is not too worried.
In fact, whether it is capitalism or imperialism, the distance is too far for ordinary people. It can be said that ordinary people do not care much about what kind of doctrine it is, as long as it can make ordinary people live a stable and prosperous life.
It is enough to satisfy ordinary people.
For now, ordinary people living in Lanfang cannot be said to be wealthy, but at least they have hope. As long as there is hope, it will be difficult for ordinary people to be incited.
Of course there is a threat from the Bolsheviks, but in reality, it seems to be a greater threat to Europe. If you want to seek help, Europe should be your first choice. Qin Zhiyuan did not refuse directly. He first listened to Kolchak's conditions.
If it's not suitable, it's not too late to refuse at that time.
Yes, the British and the French have realized this in Europe, otherwise why would they support White Russia and our coalition government? Kolchak's expression was bitter.
For Europe, the value of the existence of Belarus and the coalition government serves as a barrier. Precisely because of the existence of Belarus and the coalition government, the Bolsheviks did not spread to Europe. Although the United Kingdom and France have various domestic problems, they are still
All within controllable range.
Qin Zhiyuan did not rush to answer Kolchak's question, and asked Kolchak to continue speaking with encouraging eyes.
There is no free lunch, and the aid given to us by the British and French is not free. We need to use mineral and forest resources to pay off our debts, and the transaction price is not fair, so we want to find another way. Kolchak did not hide it
, these things are all true, even if Kolchak wants to hide it, if Qin Zhiyuan wants to know, it will not be too difficult.
Our help is not free, I think you should understand this. Qin Zhiyuan first cut off Kolchak's illusion.
Of course, I understand that's why I mentioned this matter after the demarcation treaty was signed. And compared to the British and French, although the asking price of the Lanfang Foreign Legion is indeed a bit high, it is still within an acceptable range.
.The advantages of Kolchak’s confession are thorough.
Qin Zhiyuan finally understood why so many people liked Kolchak. Faced with such a person who did not have much power and could be honest and honest, it was really difficult for people not to like him.
Just as Kolchak said, the asking price of the Lanfang Foreign Legion is indeed not low. Kolchak had already learned this during the Russian Civil War.
But even if the price is high, as long as the Bolsheviks can be eliminated, it is worth it.
The Lanfang Foreign Legion is a one-time deal. As long as the war is over, the Lanfang Foreign Legion will leave Russia, and then Kolchak can step by step turn the coalition government to a normal state, instead of being ready to fight against Red Russia at any time like now.
Invasion.
The British and French did provide assistance to the coalition government, but it was not to the extent that the coalition government could defeat Red Russia. And because these aids had to be repaid, the British and French were using zero knives to defeat Red Russia.
Although the flesh-cutting of the coalition government did not reach the level of breaking the muscles and bones, the coalition government lost the opportunity for normal development due to continuous blood loss. This was unacceptable to Kolchak.
You are such a cunning guy. You sign a boundary demarcation treaty first and then make demands. Aren't you afraid that I will tear up the contract? Qin Zhiyuan does have the urge to tear up the contract.
You won't, I know. Kolchak is very sure.
Kolchak was indeed confident that the demarcation treaty was signed under the witness of the British and the French. It had just been signed. If Qin Zhiyuan was about to tear up the treaty, it would be a heavy blow to Lanfang's national credibility.
I need to think about it. Qin Zhiyuan didn't give an answer right away.
In fact, there is not much room for thinking about this issue. Although the actions of the British and French are a bit despicable, a divided Russia is obviously more in the interest of the United Kingdom and France, as well as the interests of Lanfang and the Republic of China.
But at the same time, if there is a unified but not powerful Russia, it will definitely be able to contain Europe.
