This is the largest casino with the most luxurious facilities on Lanling Island, and it is also the best hotel. The Lanfang government is unique in setting up the conference venue here.
Nominally, this meeting was to discuss the situation in Siam. The protagonists were Lanfang, Britain, France, the United States, Germany, Italy, Belarus and other countries. The only missing person was the representative of Siam, the country involved.
King Rama VI and his whole family had died in the war, and the whole of Siam could not even find a representative of the public opinion in a general sense. In fact, there were still many candidates, but the representative Lanfang found was not recognized by Britain and France. The same reason
, the representatives sought by the British and the French were not approved. There were protests from Siamese people outside the hotel, but without exception, those people drank tea in the small dark room of the National Security Bureau in Lanfang, so this resulted in
This is a ridiculous situation.
This may seem like a concentrated expression of imperialist hegemony, but in fact this was the norm in international conferences at the beginning of the 20th century. The big fist is the truth, and the meaning of this sentence is vividly reflected.
The meeting was very disharmonious. On the first day, the representatives of the British government were very vehement. Lanfang and France wore the same trousers, so naturally they refused to give in to the British. Then the vehement words escalated into swearing, and then turned into throwing cups, and then developed.
Cheng used notepads to attack each other, and the entire meeting was filled with smoke and smoke. It was hard to imagine that this was a model of friendship between several major powers in the world.
There is a reason for the fierce attitude of the British. In fact, at the beginning of the meeting, Lanfang and France reached a consensus and agreed to implement co-management of Siam. The specific sphere of influence will be divided based on the current situation.
This distribution method was originally more beneficial to the British, but in view of the current tense situation in the British-occupied areas, the British were very dissatisfied with this distribution method.
In the ten provinces in northern Siam occupied by the British, resistance activities broke out one after another. Hundreds of forces, large and small, under the banners of the Free Army Autonomous Alliance and others came on stage, leaving the British worried.
Even if the British think with their butts, they can come up with the answer. These hundreds of forces may not all be supported by the Lanfang and the French, but the biggest ones among them are definitely inseparable from the French and the Lanfang people.
For example, if the Chiang Mai Free Army, which recently captured the city of Chiang Mai, did not have the support of Lan Fang and the French, it would be laughable.
Judging from their performance in the World War, the British were indeed inferior to Lanfang and the French, but that was when facing Germany. If faced with the ragtag group of indigenous people, the British still had enough strength. But now
The situation is that the British are retreating steadily on various battlefields and have not shown any competitiveness. Not to mention the colonial armies, even the troops composed entirely of British troops have not taken much advantage in the hands of the natives.
This is really abnormal.
The first batch of troops that the British entered Siam were indeed colonial troops drawn from India. However, as the resistance in northern Siam grew stronger, the British transferred two divisions from Liabi to stabilize Siam.
The situation in the north, but this is of no use. The terrain in northern Siam is complex and almost entirely mountainous. If the British troops are wiped out on a large scale, the resistance forces will disappear without a trace in the mountains. If the British troops dispatch
If there are not enough, those resistance forces will take the opportunity to make sneak attacks, which makes the British really at a loss. They have never encountered such a complicated situation in the world.
Under this premise, it is absolutely impossible for the British to accept the proposal of Lanfang and the French. The British have asked Lanfang and France to withdraw their troops in northern Siam from the very beginning. Naturally, Lanfang and France firmly refused to admit it.
The meeting reached a deadlock.
After the day's meeting, Lanfang representative Huang Bohan hosted a banquet at his residence for French representative Louis Herbert Lyautey.
Lanling Island is an emerging tourist destination. It is not easy to get an apartment here. Even with a status like William II, he has been renting at the Pandora Hotel. However, Huang Bohan has a special status after all. Huang Bohan has a special identity on Lanling Island.
Although the courtyard is not as spacious as the one in Yecheng, it is still not a problem to entertain guests.
Huang Bohan is one of the richest people in the world. The decoration of the courtyard is naturally beautiful. Because of Lanfang's national structure, the decoration of the entire courtyard is a combination of Chinese and Western. Including the restaurant, there are both traditional Chinese restaurants and
A Western restaurant full of European style.
Lyautey is French, so the banquet was held in a Western restaurant.
As soon as he entered the banquet hall, Lyotai's eyes were attracted by the murals on the wall. Lyotai was considered a high-ranking official and was familiar with various painting masters. Naturally, he could tell at a glance that the mural hanging on the wall of the restaurant was actually
Works by Dela Covarro.
Don't know who Dracovaro is
It doesn't matter, just know how to lead the people freely, this is this person's masterpiece.
Of course, the painting hanging in Huang Bohan’s restaurant cannot be Free to Lead the People, but judging from the painting techniques and structural layout, it is also a work from Draco Varro’s mature period. Such a work should appear in a museum rather than in a museum.
At the dining table.
If it was a public place, Liotei could pretend he didn't see him and just fool him, but in a private setting, he and Huang Bohan were already familiar with each other during the meeting, so the two of them cooperated quite well, so Liotai spoke more casually.
It's really disappointing. I know you are a rich man, but you don't need to prove it to me in this way. Lyotey's half-truth and half-false complaints.
I don’t mean to show off, it’s just because it looks better. If it still catches your eye, you can go to my warehouse to pick out a few pictures later. You must know that it is precisely because you came here that I hung this one. Huang Bohan
The way of showing off is very unique.
According to Huang Bohan, if it weren't for a French guest, Dracovaro's painting would not be qualified to hang here. This made Lyautey immediately feel his blood surge, and he took several deep breaths before suppressing it.
The urge to explode.
Then I'm sorry. Leotey won't save face and suffer. Not everyone can take advantage of Huang Bohan, and not everyone can get the opportunity to enter Huang Bohan's private collection room and choose at will: It's hard to imagine.
You have brought so many good things from our country to Lanfang. I think you should return them, just like we did before.
There is no doubt that the world war caused serious damage to France, and countless works of art were reduced to ashes in the flames of war. This was not only a disaster for the French, but also a catastrophe for all human civilization.
What Lyautey said about returning was referring to the batch of artworks that the French government returned to Lanfang at the end of the World War. At that time, the war was at a critical period, and the importance of the Foreign Legion became more and more prominent. The French were quite generous.
Qin Zhiyuan was allowed to vacate the China Pavilion in the Louvre.
Qin Zhiyuan didn't get it for free. Strictly speaking, this was an exchange. Qin Zhiyuan also gave the Louvre a lot of acquired art. During this, old Renault played a big role. After all, the exchange value did not
inequality.
There is no point in arguing about this issue. All my collections were obtained in exchange for real money and silver. If you just say a word now, I will return them all to you. Then what did I get? Huang Bohan is not sure.
Hearing Huang Bohan's words, Leotai immediately felt short of breath. To be honest, Liotai really couldn't think of anything that could make Huang Bohan tempted. When it comes to money, he is as rich as any country. He was once one of the richest people in the world.
Speaking of fame, Huang Bohan’s face has been printed on banknotes. What else can be done to increase his fame?
Friendship, friendship from France. After much searching, Lyautey finally found an excuse.
Haha, I don't need it myself. It is Lan Fang who needs France's friendship, and France will not change its attitude towards Lan Fang because of my personal behavior. Huang Bohan is confident.
Even though Lyautey was the smartest colonial soldier in France, he was still slightly inferior to Huang Bohan, a profiteer. Dealing with someone like Lyautey was a piece of cake for Huang Bohan.
Okay, today we are here to connect with each other, not to discuss who Draco Varro is. Let’s talk about what you think of the British proposal. Huang Bohan stopped teasing Liotei and directly switched the topic back to normal mode.
At today's meeting, the British asked Americans and Belarusians to also have the right to speak. Huang Bohan and Lyotai did not agree immediately. Such matters must be discussed first and a united front can be discussed.
Lanfang and the French were colluding. The British clearly felt that they were alone at the meeting. Therefore, the British had to expand their scope and find a few people who could help them at the meeting. The relationship between the Americans and the British has always been unified.
On the front, Belarus exists because of the support of the British, so the British want to draw the Americans and Belarus into the battlefield.
It's of no use. They can ask for help, and so can we. Lyautey doesn't care much.
Representatives from the Republic of China and the coalition government will come over tomorrow, and they will also appear at the venue. Do you have any suitable candidates over there? Huang Bohan also has countermeasures. The soldiers will come to block the water and cover it with the earth.
There are three gangs of heroes. They are all countries that are evolving into big gangsters. There must be a few bad guys. The Republic of China is Lanfang's best natural ally. The coalition government now wants to buy rations from Lanfang, so what does Lanfang say?
That's what.
Of course, I have already sent a telegram and news will come soon. Of course Lyautey did not show weakness.
In fact, only Lyautey knew in his heart that if the object of confrontation in Europe was the British, France would really not be able to find many allies.
