books44 Chapter 328 The Tumultuous International Community
Chapter 328 The Tumultuous International Community
Compared to the bald eagle's indifference, the lobster country's attitude is much more serious.
"The jewel in the crown, we can't protect it... The situation is sliding into the abyss!"
"If this intelligence is true, all our warships in Victoria Harbour are in danger!"
As they read the news from the great Eastern power, the two ministers sat in a greenhouse, enjoying afternoon tea.
"Hmph! Earl, don't forget we deployed nuclear missiles on that new hill! If they don't want to return to the ancient past, they'll probably still have to listen to what we say!"
The count looked at the viscount with pity: "Still too young. You haven't seen that this country is already in decline."
"Forget about those nuclear weapons. The incoming leader of the Bald Eagle has rejected our proposal..."
"That ingrate is trying to compete with us for the top spot! You haven't noticed the little tricks they've been playing in our colonies, have you?"
“We can increase our deployment in the Far East…” the viscount blurted out.
The count looked at the radical viscount with surprise: "What, do you want to go up against that arrogant polar bear?"
"What can we do? There aren't many jewels left in the crown..."
"Oh, such a wise question is best left to the Queen to solve. Let's just continue living peacefully... The lease still has more than 30 years left. In more than 30 years, I reckon we'll all be bones by then..."
"Besides, don't forget, apart from the rented piece, the other two pieces were ceded to us..."
The count leisurely picked up his teacup. "Ha, what do pearls have to do with me? My family doesn't own any property over there anyway..."
The viscount, however, was filled with resentment. That old geezer was wicked! Put aside vague topics like honor for now; that pearl was a source of immense wealth for him.
The count shrugged indifferently. "Very well, my viscount, may glory shine upon you. If you really want to do something, then go and probe that ancient kingdom, see if they're willing to provide a sample..."
The Viscount was speechless. Did he think he was still the British Empire? Did he think he could just ask anyone to hand over advanced equipment? Looking at the Earl's full head of white hair, oh, he's old. It's no wonder his memory is confused.
However, he clearly remembered how he was humiliated by the people of that country ten years ago.
Although that country's equipment was outdated, they really went all out when they fought!
The count remained silent, but simply tapped on a map.
The viscount looked around and asked, "Where am I?"
Which enclave is it? That infamous no-man's-land?
"what do you mean?"
"There's an old Chinese saying, something about 'a chicken rib,' right? Trading actual control of this land for a missile is still a good deal. All we need to do is promise them we won't send any more police there..."
Wow, the Lobster Country really knows how to play this geopolitical game.
The incident between the minibus and "Brother San" more than a decade ago can be considered the pinnacle of this count's career.
But they all forgot that China is a different kind of country.
Besides, China isn't planning to take immediate action against this gem. Isn't it more appealing to use it as a window to observe the changes in the outside world?
Meanwhile, the French, who have close ties with the Lobster Country, also received the news.
The Frenchman felt a mix of emotions upon seeing the news.
In fact, to some extent, France's influence on China is second only to that of its allied big brother. After all, it was the first Western country to establish diplomatic relations with China, just three years later.
Moreover, many prominent figures in China have lived and studied in this country. Furthermore, this country is the only one to have been utterly humiliated by China three times in a row.
Hehe, you didn't know that, did you?
Come on, let's count them on our fingers. One was the founding war in the north, and the other was the aid war in the south.
Yes, that's right. At that time, Motherland was busy fighting 1 against 17 on the battlefield in the north.
Meanwhile, guided by the idea that "unity will survive if it is sought through struggle, and will perish if it is sought through compromise," a famous brigade commander from a TV series led an observation group to help the white-eyed monkeys in the south give the Gallic chickens a good beating.
This freed the monkeys from the colonial oppression of the Gallic rooster.
Two-pronged attack, both of which resulted in resounding victories!
Come on, shout it out loud: Who else?!
When was the other one?
Don't forget that France, this old colonial power, has always been Uncle Hippo's supreme ruler.
Algérie!
Do you recognize this word?
That's right! You know that famous "two-Arab proposal" when China returned to the United Nations, right? This is one of the "Arabs"! Of course, this "Arab" is infinitely better than the other "Arab." For more than 70 years, it has stood firmly by our side, even dozens of times stronger than the "ironclad friend" that some people tout!
Just a few years ago, the hippopotamus uncles here had a sudden awakening of their will. A thousand or so men, with a hundred or so guns, shouted, "Give me liberty or give me death!" Hmm, not bad!
stand by!
Even when Motherland herself was not well-off, she provided substantial assistance. (Does anyone have a 22-cent stamp issued by the postal service back then? It says "Support this country's struggle" on it.)
They're still fighting that French team...
Haha, so the French must be the one in the Western camp that got the worst lesson from their motherland.
However, to be fair, the French have a very righteous idea: if they can't beat someone, they'll try to win them over. To put it nicely, others call it romantic; to put it bluntly, it's shameless!
"Oh! It seems our emperor was right, this lion has truly awakened!"
One of the ministers exclaimed in surprise as he looked at the report.
His subordinate chuckled and pursed his lips, "Don't you know whether you're awake or not? Don't forget you just came back from Uncle Hippo's house."
Just two days ago you were swearing an oath that you saw that red star on the battlefield...
And yesterday you went to inspect a laser generator that a research institute had replicated based on a paper from that country.
But these words can only be thought in one's heart.
"As wise as you are, it seems that the lion-like nation is beginning to exert its strength. Whether it is cutting-edge technology like lasers or the first-ever ship-to-ship missiles, it is enough to prove that our emperor's prophecy was correct!"
"Very well, Mr. Faure. The contact with that Lion Kingdom is entrusted to you! We need this weapon; take a look at its range. This weapon will be enough to make that relative across the sea think twice!"
"Our emperor has no desire to stand behind the bald eagle and cheer for him!"
Mr. Faure's heart skipped a beat: "You mean, we're preparing to establish diplomatic relations with this Lion Nation?"
"Hmm, of course, you know it yourself, take your time, no rush. After all, you've been to that country for exchanges before, haven't you?"
"Given the current situation, let's use your author identity again. Our fifth emperor personally read 'Snake Mountain and Turtle Mountain' several times..."
At the same time, the camels with the cloth over their heads also received this message.
Although these guys haven't realized they're "the richest in the world" yet, with plenty of money in their pockets, they've discovered through the "First Cod War" that they might be able to negotiate with those old colonial powers.
Whether used for self-defense or to blockade a strait, it is excellent.
That's settled then, Your Highness. Go travel to that great country and see what its local specialties are like.
As a result, the foreign affairs department received a bunch of strange and unusual visit requests...
"Minister, this application is for tourism, and they'd like to take a look at our 'farm' while they're here?"
"Minister, this Frenchman visited our country last time. This time he said he wanted to write about 'Chicken Mountain'? By the way, let's discuss whether we're selling our little rooster that can lay eggs?"
"Sell my ass! I don't even have enough for myself!"
A big shot was sitting on a stool groaning; he had a toothache!
Well, the minister was actually quite happy.
Because Motherland is now practically all alone, for a simple reason: the war in the north in the early 50s led to a blockade of us by the capitalist world, led by the United States.
We have recently fallen out with Big Brother, which has led to a blockade of us by the socialist world led by the Alliance. In order to maintain our independence, we have been forced to isolate ourselves from both worlds.
This remarkable achievement by "Hai Liuzi" has shown Motherland a way to solve the predicament!
When making friends, it's about give and take!
However, the gift they want seems too expensive for me to afford...
Moreover, we are currently making "peace-loving" decisions, and selling weapons would be too violent!
We're pure, innocent little white rabbits!