Chapter 419: Second Stop, France
When Wang Guorui left some engineers and a small number of diplomats in Berlin to discuss with diplomats from various countries to continue to purchase various technologies, Wang Guorui and most of the diplomats had already driven west, and then prepared to visit France. This visit to Europe cannot be just a visit to Germany, after all, several important European countries are to be visited. Moreover, there is also the issue of the war with the Spanish and Dutch, and Wang Guorui hopes to legitimize the results of this war and make it clear that a legal treaty will be signed, rather than the current unjustified occupation.
However, with Taiwan's current strength, it is not possible to travel long distances to Europe to fight, which will definitely make Spain and the Netherlands unwilling, coupled with the fact that Britain fanned the flames, Wang Guorui knew that this matter was not so easy to solve. And then, the negotiations with the Spaniards and the Dutch will certainly not be so easy to solve. Taiwan has no way to threaten Spain and He Lanlan, because once Taiwan sends troops to Europe, it will be tantamount to igniting the whole of Europe into a powder keg, and European countries will definitely cooperate to attack Taiwan together, otherwise they will not be at peace in the future.
However, Wang Guorui deliberately did not visit the Netherlands or Spain first, because if Wang Guorui went to visit the Netherlands and Spain in a hurry, it would be too ugly. And Wang Guorui also deliberately hung his mother for a while, so that they could recognize their situation clearly and not take themselves too seriously. Wang Guorui deliberately ignored them and let them do it in a hurry. Anyway, they should be in a hurry, Wang Guorui has no idea to please them. And the Spaniards and the Dutch should also know that Wang Guorui did not take them seriously.
Sure enough, Wang Guorui left Germany and the news of his trip to France soon broke out, and the Dutch immediately expressed their indignation. Because the Netherlands and Germany are also neighbors, and both have been at war with Taiwan before. But this time they have already arrived in neighboring countries, and the next stop is not to find the Netherlands, but to find France. And there is no dispute between France and Taiwan, which should be put behind in the eyes of ordinary people, but Wang Guorui actually gave priority to France, isn't this ignoring the Netherlands? So many people in the Netherlands have expressed their anger. Even the Dutch government sent a telegram to the Manchu government in Chinese mainland, hoping that they would "order" Wang Guorui to settle the issue of ownership of the South Seas with the Netherlands as soon as possible. However, the mainland government of the Manchu Qing Dynasty immediately threw the Dutch telegram into the trash, not to mention whether they could order Wang Guorui, and they all looked down on the Dutch. The Netherlands, a third-rate country in Europe, has already appeared as a prototype under Wang Guorui's constant blows during this time. Therefore, the Manchu mainland government also struggled to see the world, and the Manchu mainland government finally knew that not all Western countries were strong, and there were also many weak countries. The Netherlands is also a weak country, although it was still relatively strong in the past. But it's no longer in the stream. Anyway, the Manchu mainland government was not afraid of the Netherlands, so they threw his telegram directly into the trash and would not take it seriously.
No matter how the Dutch protested, Wang Guorui and his party also took a car to Paris, the capital of France, and then the French sent Melina, the chairman of the French Ministers' Conference, to meet Wang Guorui.
"Dear Governor Wang, welcome to our France, our France is a romantic city, I hope you and a few ladies will have a good time." Melina said.
And Tanya soon translated this French to Wang Guorui. And Wang Guorui also replied: "I believe that France is a romantic country." And the French must be a people full of romance, and I am sure we will be very happy. Although there are some misunderstandings and contradictions between China and France, I believe that we will be able to solve these problems well. ”
Anyway, Wang Guorui also said some official articles, and there was nothing substantive to discuss. Wang Guorui also made some visits to France next, visiting some universities, factories, industrial cities, and even some tourist attractions. And all were visited at the Palace of Versailles. Looked at those "glories" of their past.
"The Palace of Versailles was built by Louis XIV, Emperor of France, and then witnessed the major stages of our French history. Therefore, we are great witnesses to the history of France. The French tour guide said proudly.
And Wang Guorui's bad taste suddenly came, and he asked curiously: "I once heard a legend of Versailles in the East, I don't know if it's true?" ”
"Governor Wang, please. I am very familiar with all the things in Versailles, so I can be happy to answer for you, Governor! The tour guide said.
"It seems that the German Emperor Wilhelm I ascended the throne here, right? Is there such a thing? Wang Guorui suddenly asked "curiously".
When the surrounding French people heard this, their faces suddenly turned as black as the bottom of the pot, and they were obviously very sad about this unbearable history. During the Franco-Prussian War, Germany defeated France, and finally ascended the throne at Versailles in France, which was a great shame for any Frenchman. And this Franco-Prussian War completely decided the fate of the two countries, and even changed the strategic pattern of the whole world. In this war, Germany succeeded in unifying and established a unified empire, that is, the German Empire, and the German Army became the world's largest army after the French Army.
Of course, the de facto number one army in the world is Taiwan's army, but this is not recognized by European countries. Everyone thinks that Taiwan's army can only be achieved by purchasing arms, so although Taiwan's army is very strong, several times stronger than Germany's, Western countries will not recognize Taiwan's army as the world's first army, because Taiwan does not have a matching industrial strength.
When the German Empire was established, France was defeated in the Franco-Prussian War. After that revolution, the current French Third Republic was successfully established, and it continued until the end of the Second World War.
However, although this French Third Republic was able to be established because of the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War. However, it does not mean that they gloat over the defeat of the Franco-Prussian War, and the national policy they have always adhered to is to take revenge on Germany. And the enthronement ceremony of the German emperor in Versailles was actually a shame for the French. Although they are not a government, they are all a nation, so naturally they will all feel humiliated. Just like China, even in the later era of the republic, they will be indignant because of the national humiliation suffered at the end of the Qing Dynasty, this does not matter which government, after all, they are all a nation, and their thinking is the same, so they will all have a sense of shame.
But now Wang Guorui actually said this topic so "inadvertently", which simply made the French face extremely dark. And Wang Guorui's "incomparably pure" demeanor seems to be very "ignorant". But the French know very well that Wang Guorui is deliberate, deliberately uncovering the scars of the French, and deliberately sprinkling salt on the wounds of the French. And the French looked at Wang Guorui one by one with unconcealed anger, but there was no way to do it.
If Wang Guorui was just an ordinary Chinese, those French people must have collectively thrown leather shoes on Wang Guorui's head. However, Wang Guorui is also the governor of Taiwan in China, and he is very powerful, and the French must give face. The so-called courtesy is not inferior, it is because the other party's status is too low and not worthy of attention. But Wang Guorui is definitely not a "common man", and the French must give Wang Guorui face. If they dare to take down the leather shoes and throw them on Wang Guorui's head, then the reputation of the French will be notorious.
So now Wang Guorui deliberately uncovered the scars of the French, and sprinkled salt particles on them, but the French could only blow their beards and stare at them, but there was no way at all. And the surrounding Chinese officials also laughed when they saw that Wang Guorui was so tricky to the French, obviously expressing great interest in this. China also has the opportunity to make the French angry and unspeakable, which can be said to satisfy everyone's bad taste.
"Well, Governor Wang, the past is over! If there was no defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, where would we have won the French Revolution? Without the victory of the Revolution, we in France would not have been able to liberate ourselves from the absolute monarchy. Therefore, everything should be divided into two parts, and this Palace of Versailles also represents the process of our democracy! Someone said right away.
I have to say that France is an old big country after all, and its talents are still good, and it can quickly think of a way to solve the situation.
"Yes, yes, yes!" "That's it!" "Although Versailles was once a shame for us Frenchmen, we are all ashamed and brave!" "Yes! We have all been determined to overthrow the absolute monarchy and establish a democratic republic. ”……
A large group of afterthought began to fire, apparently saying that this humiliation of Versailles was a testimony of France's courage, and then because of the defeat of the Franco-Prussian War, the people woke up, and then promoted the establishment of a democratic republic, which brought good development to the country.
However, no one knows what they think in their hearts. (To be continued......)