Faced with Edel's question, Ambassador Shao Mingren felt that he didn't know how to answer. He was just an ambassador and was not an economist, so he really didn't know how to answer this question.
So after thinking twice, he said: "Maybe Romania is not well-known in the country, but other countries have been operating in the country for many years, and the public has already recognized them."
Faced with the answer given by Ambassador Shao, Preshan thought for a while and replied: "It is true that as you said, Romania did not have much reputation in your country before. However, I believe that with the development of Romania in the future, Romania will be fully
It will make the Chinese people like it. Because we have also grown from a weak place, and our two countries have no political disputes at all. We have never invaded or oppressed your country. I believe that your country will like a new friend with no bad deeds.
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Shao Mingren, who was startled by what Edel said, immediately replied: "His Majesty the King, you are right. The relationship between Romania and China will surely reach a new level in the future."
He had no idea that Edel would comment so much on Great Britain, France and other great powers. Yes, many European countries now refer to the previous war between Britain and France as a punishment for an ignorant society.
Maybe I can use this opportunity to enhance my relationship with the king, which will also benefit my weight in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After all, not everyone can be a friend of a country's monarch, especially when this country is relatively powerful.
Thinking of this, Ambassador Shao felt a little hot in his heart. "I didn't expect His Majesty the King to be so sympathetic to China's suffering. On behalf of the Beiyang Government, I am here to thank you very much for your generous speech."
After hearing Ambassador Shao's speech, Edel laughed and said: "It's nothing. A country composed of 40 million Chinese people will definitely have its own place in the world in the future. It is just the dawn before darkness. As long as China
To restore unity, no one can ignore the power of your country."
After saying that, Edel added in his heart, but it will take a long time to complete the true unification, because there is a vicious dog beside you.
"Thank you very much for your Majesty's attention to the Chinese people. We will not forget those countries that really help us. Regarding Romania, our people will definitely know your country's goodwill."
Ambassador Shao, who has no special powers and cannot hear what Edel is saying, is really happy this time. Because it is really rare for anyone to comment on China other than this, especially when this person is still the monarch of a country.
At present, the general attitude of European countries towards the ambassadors of the Republic of China is that they are arrogant, and even if they hide it, they still have some contempt for inferior countries. On this point, Shao Mingren, who has been working in the European embassy, knows very well. After all, Europe is a civilized world.
At the core of China, it is normal to look down on other countries.
At this time, Edel stated the main purpose of summoning Ambassador Shao this time.
"I heard that your country and other countries have study abroad programs. I wonder if this program can be expanded to Romania. Our schools in Romania are no worse than those in other countries, and we can also provide funds to help those diligent students who travel across the ocean.
They."
Yes, Edel is very interested in the current work-study abroad program. He has already attended the famous work-study program in France. There is a joke in later generations that those who study in the United States will become artists and writers, those who study in Germany will become engineers and generals, and those who study in France will become revolutionaries.
.The most famous Qingong Study Abroad Class in France has many famous figures in later generations. Just those long and unspeakable names will influence later generations for many years.
Edel plans to push forward his plan to study in Romania this time. This is not only to expand Romania's reputation in China, but also for his own small wish, who told him that he was a Chinese in his previous life.
Shao Mingren was overjoyed to hear that Edel planned to fund studies in Romania. This was a real achievement. He did not expect that such a huge pie would fall on his head just after he came to Romania. This would not only improve his academic performance
The weight of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can also make him famous in the country. Every student who studies in Romania in the future will think of him well.
"I don't know, how many students does His Majesty the King plan to sponsor to study abroad every year?"
Faced with Ambassador Shao's inquiry, Edel thought for a while and replied: "I plan to sponsor the study abroad program of two hundred people every year, and each international student will be given an annual living allowance of 840 lei."
Don’t think this amount is small. It takes at least three years to study abroad, usually starting with four years. One year of preparatory study, language preparation textbooks, and four years of university life. According to this plan, Edel will need to sponsor nearly one million U.S. dollars every year just for living allowance.
Expenses, not counting road expenses and domestic expenses, are expected to cost him at least US$1.5 million per year.
Therefore, the cost of studying abroad in this era is really very high, and it is really not something that ordinary people can afford. Even the government cannot afford to study abroad for too many people. This is why Edel has only started studying abroad now. Romania was so poor before, where did it come from?
Use your money to help others, even if this country is your homeland in your previous life.
So after hearing the number reported by Edel, His Excellency Ambassador Shao flushed with excitement. This is really a great achievement. Maybe he will be transferred back to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to serve as deputy minister. However,
Then Edel's words brought him back to reality.
"I plan to use this money to let Mr. Cai Yuanpei of your country take charge of the enrollment work."
Edel plans to pay for the money himself. Given the current situation in the Republic of China, if it is given to others, something might happen. Money moves people's hearts, and he understands this truth. And Mr. Cai is the most famous educator in the Republic of China.
At home, Edel felt that he would feel more at ease with the money in his hands.
Hearing that Edel did not intend to give the money directly to the Beijing government, Ambassador Shao was embarrassed to say anything. After all, this was Romanian money, and he was afraid that the credit would be lost due to the competition for the jurisdiction of the funds. So he immediately
He said: "Principal Cai is a noble person. He is responsible for taking care of the money. Our government is very relieved."
Then Ambassador Shao also suggested to Edel the proposal to establish a China-Romania Friendship Association, and Edel agreed to the proposal because he wanted to expand Romania's reputation in China. However, the funding was not as high as the study abroad plan, which was one million lei per year.
Yi's expenses are mainly to promote Romania's reputation in newspapers and radio stations, and to lay the foundation for Romanian products to enter China in the future.
Then, in an environment where the guests of honor were satisfied, Ambassador Shao said goodbye to Edel and left the palace. He wanted to inform the country of the good news immediately.
After learning this great news, Principal Cai immediately recruited a group of students to be sent to Romania. In any case, this kind of study abroad program sponsored by a foreign monarch was also a huge surprise for the impoverished Republic of China. At the same time, Romania
The country also spread around the country, and they were very fond of Edel, the monarch who sponsored students studying abroad.
So in the following August, the first batch of students studying in Romania set off from Shanghai.
A 16-year-old short student with a strong Sichuan accent also had his schedule changed because of Eder's study abroad plan. He himself was also curious about this country and planned to go to Romania, which has gradually grown from a weak country to a powerful country, to learn how to become a strong country.
