After listening to Yan Shao's words, Zhu Erdian's originally tense expression eased slightly.

In his view, this is a solution for Yan Shao's reluctance to lease the three ships of 'Qingyang' and his refusal to have a bad relationship with Britain, that is, to express his 'goodwill' to the British government.

And since Yan Shao still knew that he should respect the British Empire, Zhu Erdian naturally didn't want to show that he was too stingy―――――― not to mention that he had already understood before he came that Yan Shao would agree very little, and with psychological preparation, he was not much angry.

It's just that I'm afraid Zhu Erdian couldn't have imagined that the reason why Yan Shao was willing to give away the two British destroyers was not the so-called 'goodwill', but just wanted to use the British as an experiment.

If the 'Snow Wind' is really as powerful as it was in history, this scourge will of course be given to the British. On the other hand, it is nothing to send two destroyers to Britain, after all, with the strength of the British at sea, there is no shortage of these two destroyers, and even if two destroyers are sent, there is no need to worry about affecting the balance of power in Europe.

As for Yan Shao's side, although the two destroyers are a pity, they are actually nothing. After all, now the Fuzhou Shipbuilding Bureau and the Wuhu Shipyard have been working overtime, and the two destroyers are just two destroyers, and it won't take long to replenish them.

On the other hand, before he came, Zhu Erdian was not very sure that Yan Shao would agree to lease or transfer the three ships of 'Qingyang', so he was not particularly disappointed when he left.

Anyway, he always figured out Yan Shao's attitude this time.

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After Zhu Erdian left the presidential palace, he half lay on the sofa. After taking a small sip of juice, Yan Shao let out a long sigh.

After half a ring, he turned his head to Wu Qianqiu on the side. "Send a message to the Cabinet. Let's just say that I have something to discuss with them, and let them come to me tomorrow at three o'clock in the afternoon for a meeting, and by the way, if it is convenient for them to bring their deputies with them..."

"Yes..."Nodding, Wu Qianqiu said that he understood.

As he spoke, he turned around and left with Yan Shao's side to the communication office, and conveyed what Yan Shao had just said to Li Liang, Fu Xiuming and others by phone. It's just that when he hung up the phone, Wu Qianqiu felt a little strange in his heart. What is it that even a deputy needs to be brought over?

When they received the call, both Li Liang and Fu Xiuming felt a little strange and didn't understand what was going on. Yan Shao had to get everyone to be there. But since Yan Shao wanted to see them, of course they didn't dare to slack off.

And after instructing Wu Qianqiu, Yan Shao lay back on the sofa...

"What's wrong? Look at your listless look? ”

Dressed in a plain dress, Elaline walked into the living room. Looking at Yan Shao's listlessness, he felt a little strange.

She was resting in the garden after learning that Jurdian was gone. After waiting for a long time, I didn't wait for Yan Shao, so I came over to take a look because I felt a little strange, and saw Yan Shao lying listlessly on the sofa.

"Naturally, it's for your business..."Never tell the truth to your daughter-in-law, or you will be miserable, this sentence seems to have been said by some sage. Yan Shao didn't remember either, but he knew very well that when facing a lover or wife, false sweet words were definitely more useful than simple truths.

There is absolutely no woman in this world who hates sweet talk―――――― unless it is you who she hates.

What's more, this matter must not be told to Elainor, so Yan Shao plans to use lies to seek some benefits. As long as the daughter-in-law is coaxed. Wait until late at night, naturally...

There are so many benefits...

"For me?" Elaline raised an eyebrow, a look of surprise. "What's the matter with me?"

Elano really didn't think he could do anything. After all, in this country, her husband is already the person with the highest power, and coupled with the authoritarian government, it is no different from the emperors of the past.

However, if she is as smart as she is, she does not rely on Yan Shao's rights to do misdeeds, and she usually abides by the law when she helps Yan Shao handle business, and the taxes that should be paid have never been less, nor do she rely on Yan Shao's rights to bully other businessmen, or seek some commercial benefits―――――― because it is not necessary.

At the moment, Yan Shao has enough money, and what is more important to them has shifted from the money side to the political side. For the sake of a little money to damage Yan Shao's reputation, and then affect Yan Shao's status, this kind of brainless thing Elaline will not do.

Not to mention that this is Yan Shao's life's work, as his wife, it is impossible for Elaline to pull his hind legs. You must know that a large part of the reason why Yushi Group can gain a foothold in China now is because of Yan Shao's status, and she has damaged the foundation of the group's survival for some interests, how can she do this kind of thing.

But it was precisely because of this that she didn't understand what Yan Shao meant.

After all, when doing business in China, she has always been law-abiding, and Yan Shao is the first person in name and substance in this country, of course she can't understand what can make Yan Shao listless.

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Looking at Yan Shao's strange appearance, Yan Shao, who was still listless, couldn't help but smile.

"Speaking of which, the news from the French side should have come, right?"

It was a little strange how Yan Shao brought the topic to France, but Elaline still spoke. "Yes, I heard that the war there is very cruel, and many people die every day..."

Although she has been married to Yan Shao and has settled in France for many years, Elano still has many relatives and friends in France. It's like Mr. and Mrs. Taris in Marseille, some of her classmates, and even her father...

With a father who was a lieutenant general in France, Elano was no stranger to the situation in France.

The situation there was tense now, the German army had advanced into France, and the two sides were now fighting bloody, with thousands of French soldiers dying in the trenches almost every day, blood and dirt mixed together.

Although on the Western Front, the Anglo-French forces fought together. In fact, however, the losses of the Allied forces have always been greater than those of the Germans. According to Bertrand's recent statement, it is not surprising that if the fighting continues to deteriorate, it is not surprising that he and his colonial forces will also return to mainland France to assist in ――――――the war. After all, this is not the time of World War II, unlike World War II, when the Allies and the Axis Powers fought not only in the European theater, but also in the North African theater...

In other words, there was not much threat to the French colonies in North Africa. Now on the Western Front, almost every day, countless French youths fall in the trenches, and it is impossible to say that the French government is not distressed, and at this time the French naturally think of the colonial troops in the colonies. As the Emperor of the Soil of Algeria. The possibility of the return of the French mainland to the French mainland with the active French lieutenant general, Bertrand, is not out of the question.

And if Bertrand really went to the battlefield on the Western Front, although generals of his level would rarely die on the battlefield. But nothing is absolute, how could Elaline rest assured...

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"So...", smiling, after pulling Elano to his side and sitting down, Yan Shao's fingers gently stroked her smooth face. I decided to help my father-in-law with his old man. send expeditionary forces to Europe to fight ...

Elaline obviously didn't expect Yan Shao to say that. I was stunned for a moment, and only after half a sound did I say with some excitement. "Really?"

"Of course..."Yan Shao smiled and kissed her lightly on the lips. I'm your husband, who am I not helping you? ”

Hearing Yan Shao say this, Elaine immediately hugged Yan Shao happily.

Perhaps mainland France is skeptical of the combat effectiveness of the Chinese army, but Elano, who comes from a military family and has been trained by Bertrand for a while, knows it well. There may be some of the Chinese armed forces that have been reorganized from the local armies today and have poor combat effectiveness, but those main forces are definitely not inferior to the regular armies of Europe.

Add to that the huge human resources of China itself. Perhaps China would not have played a decisive role in the New World as Britain and France had hoped, but it would be enough to help the Entente achieve victory in this war...

As for whether Yan Shao really chose to participate in this war for her sake. She wasn't going to think about it...

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Of course, Yan Shao would not have allowed his country to participate in such a bloody war for the sake of his wife.

Yan Shao is indeed not a selfless person, and sometimes he will show favoritism. But a selfless person may be worthy of admiration, but I am afraid that he will not be able to do anything great. Think about the founding of the past dynasties or the lord of Zhongxing, which one is selfless?

If there really is such a person, being a minister is probably already the limit.

And Yan Shao may show favoritism, such as arranging the position of a cronie, but he will definitely not bend the law. On the other hand, if someone close to him bends the law, I'm afraid that the first person to clean up is Yan Shao. This can be seen from the fact that he actually appointed Song Jiaoren as the minister of clean government―――――― you must know that on the issue of grasping corruption, Song Jiaoren, an idealist, is notoriously denied by his six relatives.

If someone close to Yan Shao did such a thing, even if Yan Shao personally interceded, Song Jiaoren would never sell this face.

However, Yan Shao's family has a big business, and there is no need to be corrupt, and Elaline also knows Yan Shao's thoughts, so there has been no problem.

As for the war thing? For more than ten years, Yan Shao and Elano have a deep relationship. It would be impossible to say that there was no thought for her at all, after all, she was his wife, and he was her husband. What's more, having lived in France for many years, Yan Shao also has many acquaintances in France, such as the Tharis couple, etc., and they also have deep feelings for France. But Yan Shao wanted to send an expeditionary force to Europe to participate in the war this time, and on the whole, it was for the sake of interests and the interests of the country.

Traveling back to this era from later generations, Yan Shao's goal is very simple, that is, to build a strong China, in this process, not to mention expanding the territory, there are many things that Yan Shao wants to seek.

Taking advantage of this war, Yan Shao sought a great thing, which can be said to be almost unimaginable.

But Yan Shao himself didn't know whether he could achieve the highest goal, or whether he could achieve it at first, but it was not impossible that he failed later because of his strength. Fortunately, there are many goals for Yan Shao to choose from, but if this goal is reached, Yan Shao must make some sacrifices.

This is because this goal can only be achieved by the participating countries, and it is impossible to be just a 'supporting country' like the historical 'supporting countries'.

Of course, Yan Shao also knew that with the cruelty of the European war, if he really wanted to send troops to participate in the war, the casualties would definitely not be small. At least it's definitely not something that can be stopped by 10,000 words, but compared to the goal in Yan Shao's heart, this casualty is nothing.

The only thing that worried Yan Shao was how to persuade Li Liang and Duan Qirui to send troops to join the war.

Although there is no war-weariness in the current Nationalist government, there is absolutely not much interest in participating in the European war. It's more about the idea of sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight, watching the drama and watching the excitement.

It is not easy to change the way these people think about watching the show, from people who watch the theater to people who perform on stage.

Although Yan Shao can also force the passage of guò, it is not a trivial matter to send troops to Europe to participate in the war. If you don't settle the internal problems and send troops, even if the dissatisfied people secretly drag their feet, it is enough to bear it, so this matter must win the support of others, at least most people.

"And this matter must be communicated as soon as possible, after all, it will also take a lot of time to prepare for the expeditionary force, and even if you start preparing now, you will only be able to send the troops to Europe at the end of 15 years at most, and if you do it later......... When the Americans enter the war, or if their intentions to do so are revealed, then we will be worthless..."

Sending charcoal in the snow or icing on the cake, which is more important Yan Shao knows very well.

In the future, the situation in the European theater will only become more and more brutal, and by then the importance of China will become more and more apparent. Yan Shao could naturally take this opportunity to put forward his own price. But if the Americans have revealed their intention to join the war and have not been able to negotiate things well―――――― although Yan Shao is arrogant, he will not think that the current China can be compared with the United States, you must know that the current steel output between China and the United States is more than ten times different...

To fight a war is to fight steel, this is the wise saying of this era.

Of course, if Italy is like that, just Yan Shao didn't say it...

At about two o'clock in the afternoon of the second day, the ministers and deputy ministers of various departments arrived in turn in the conference room of the presidential palace. And after noticing that there were so many people who came to the meeting this time, although they still wondered what Yan Shao was doing with so many people this time, Li Liang and the others also felt that this time the matter was probably not simple...

After carefully cleaning up their mood, Li Liang and the others came to the conference room. In the conference room, Yan Shao had already been waiting on the main seat for a long time. (To be continued......)