Chapter 3110

Simon, who was sitting opposite Schneider, couldn't believe that the words that came to his ears just now came from the mouth of a high-ranking official from Haihan. He had been vaccinated by Thomas before he came, and he also expected that Haihan's diplomats might

He used various excuses to deny his own accusations, but he never expected that the other party did not deny it, but decisively shied away all the responsibility for the matter.

If they really follow Schneider's statement and go to the military and propaganda department to question Haihan, they will probably be kicked back to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a ball.

Seeing Schneider still looking innocent, Simang was furious. The other party obviously didn't take him seriously at all, so he made such a ridiculous reply.

He was about to get angry, but Thomas next to him had already seen his reaction and quickly said: "Master Shi, you are just joking. The situations we are talking about involve relations between the two countries, and of course they are within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

Schneider smiled and said: "But the military and propaganda departments are not agencies under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. What do you want me to do? As the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, teach them a lesson?"

Schneider's response was obviously a bit confusing, but Thomas had to be patient and continue to deal with him: "From the perspective of an ally, we hope that Mr. Shi can stop these very unfriendly behaviors to our country as soon as possible, otherwise our country will remain

Power to take further steps."

Schneider shrugged and said: "All I can do is convey your opinions to the relevant departments. As for whether they will stop, that is not something I can decide."

"I am also standing in the position of an ally, and I would like to advise you not to treat everything as a conspiracy against your country, and never try to use any abnormal means to stop these activities, so as not to trigger a more serious incident.

as a result of."

"Also, regarding the matter of Xingdao, I suggest that your country directly contact the local authorities of Xingdao to negotiate, instead of always bringing trivial matters to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I believe that you, like me, have a lot of official business to deal with.

There is no need to waste everyone’s precious time on these baseless news.”

The words were not speculative. Since the two sides could not reach an agreement, Schneider had no intention of spending any more time with them. He quickly got up and left on the grounds that he was busy with official duties, leaving Simon and Thomas looking at each other.

Although Schneider acted extremely tough in front of the Portuguese just now, the problems in the process still need to be clarified afterwards.

Simang said: "Are you talking about the kidnapping of our people a few days ago? Schneider may also be an insider?"

In other words, Schneider's attitude probably represents the intention of the executive committee.

Simang did not respond. If Schneider really knew the inside story of that matter, it would be equivalent to having a handle on the embassy. If the two sides were at odds and the other party revealed the matter, it would indeed not look good on their face.

We failed to get an explanation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If we continue to pursue the case, we can only directly negotiate with the Executive Committee. But at that point, when the matter reaches the sky, there is no room for maneuver. Even if it is

Simon, who has a hot temper, does not dare to make rash decisions.

"Why did I listen to what he said, and we became the wrong party?" Simon said with some annoyance: "Mr. Thomas, your attitude just now was too weak, you should let me negotiate with him!"

Only then did Simang understand why Thomas was not optimistic about the outcome of this trip before coming to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Schneider responded: "But judging from the financial reports over the years, the local economic situation in Xingdao is actually not bad, and the income is still increasing year by year. How come the population is in the situation you mentioned?"

Schneider smiled: "Yes, you speak slowly and I listen slowly."

However, Schneider is a member of the Executive Committee, and when negotiations reach his level, it is actually no different from dealing directly with the Executive Committee.

After the meeting, Schneider did not return to the Ministry of Commerce. Instead, he went straight to Fort Victory, found Ning Qi who was discussing matters with Tao Donglai, and informed the two of them about the negotiation process with the Portuguese.

But in this way, the purpose of their trip was completely failed, and instead Schneider was ridiculed.

Tao Donglai asked: "Then do you have time now?"

Tao Donglai nodded and said: "I arranged for someone to write the article, but the purpose of doing so was not to stimulate the Portuguese."

Thomas said: "Who knows? If the Haihan official was really organizing it behind the scenes, it wouldn't be surprising if he knew about it."

Ning Qi spread his hands and said: "This matter has nothing to do with me, you can ask Lao Tao!"

"Why does this kind of article appear in the Haihan Times? The actions of Xingdao can just be carried out quietly as before. Why should there be such a big fanfare to stimulate the Portuguese."

Tao Donglai said: "It just so happens that Ning Qi and I are also discussing matters related to Xingdao, so you can listen together."

Schneider looked at Tao Donglai and said, "Old Tao, is this what you mean?"

Seeing that he had stopped there, Schneider couldn't help but urge: "Old Tao, don't just say half of what you're saying!"

"In recent years, the development of Xingdao has become more and more constrained by the growth rate of the population, and there has even begun to appear a trend of reverse migration, with a part of the population moving from the local area to the country. If no intervention is done, the population of Xingdao may

There will be negative growth in the next few years. It should not be difficult for you to imagine what will happen locally by then, right?"

The Portuguese acted in accordance with diplomatic procedures and did not go to Ning Qi first to make trouble. However, Schneider blocked the matter for the Propaganda Department, so naturally they wanted to ask Ning Qi face to face.

Ning Qi has always been responsible for Haihan's publicity work. The Haihan Times newspaper office is under the jurisdiction of the Propaganda Department, and the Propaganda Department is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Education. They are all agencies under Ning Qi.

Thomas said: "Sir Simang, didn't you notice his tone? He seems to know something. If our attitude is too tough, he might break up with us."

"This is exactly the problem." Tao Donglai explained: "Although local income has increased, the living environment has not improved greatly, and all conditions are far worse than in China. After some local people become rich,

, they will choose to move to China for the sake of their own or their descendants’ development prospects.”

Ning Qi added next to him: "Judging from statistics in the field of culture and education, the number of people from Xingdao coming to Sanya to study has increased tenfold in the past five years, and more and more young children are being sent back to China.

Studying. The proportion of those who return to China to study, as well as their relatives who come back to take care of them, return to Xingdao is actually not too high."

"It is worth noting that those who have the conditions to return to the country to study and live are often the upper class of local society, or military lieutenant colonels, or children of the gentry. The gradual loss of these people has a great impact on the local area.

Profound.”

Tao Donglai said: "Lao Shi, if you were the governor of Xingdao and encountered such a situation, what would you do?"
Chapter completed!