Perrier was stunned. He didn't understand why there was no need to rush the arms trade. According to his idea, Wallachia was in urgent need of arms, right? How could it not be urgent?
Li Xiao smiled and said: "The more anxious they are, the less we can satisfy them immediately. Only by supporting them can we gain greater benefits!"
Perrier was a little confused, but he told him that it didn't matter to him whether the Wallachians were in a hurry or not. All he needed to do was sell the grain to the Russians and make money. As for when the arms would arrive in Wallachia,
In the hands of the Wallachians, this is a matter between Li Xiao and the Wallachians. All he has to do is to persuade the country to agree to sell this batch of arms and that's it.
It must be said that, stimulated by money, Perrier was very proactive and immediately agreed to Li Xiao's request and sent an invitation to the Revolutionary Committee, inviting big shots from all walks of life to discuss the plan.
When he proposed Li Xiao's amazing idea at the meeting, the big bosses of the Revolutionary Committee were shocked. No one thought that money could be made in this way, and the high-sounding reasons Perrier gave made them unable to refuse:
"Gentlemen, I know that your country is short of funds and extremely short of weapons and ammunition... In order to solve this major problem, on behalf of the French government, I issue an initiative to you to launch a food-for-weapons program... This will fundamentally solve your country's problem.
Dilemma will help your country to better exercise its right to self-defense..."
The grain-for-weapons plan, this is the package given by Li Xiao, it seems so reasonable. Wallachia exports grain to France, and then exchanges it for France to continue selling arms. Is there a problem with this?
No! There is no flaw at all. As for France’s resale of grain to Russia, the archenemy of Wallachia? Sorry, what does this have to do with the grain-for-weapons program? After all, the grain was sold to French friends. As for French friends
What does the handling of food have to do with Wallachia? That is France’s internal affairs and cannot be interfered with!
Big bosses from all walks of life are very satisfied. According to this plan, they can cash in the grain that they have no use for. Not only can they get a lot of rebates and benefits, but they can also get vital weapons and ammunition. This is simply a godsend.
Good thing about pie! Why not do it!
This plan was approved by the Revolutionary Committee with almost no objections. Everyone was happy. Then they could tell the Wallachian people that they had worked hard to import valuable weapons and ammunition from foreign friends to protect their homeland in the future.
Weiguo depends entirely on this plan!
"Why do I feel like something is wrong?" Kuza rubbed his chin and thought for a long time. He always felt that something was wrong. "Can the French be so kind?"
Mikhail Kogorniceanu replied: "Maybe they want to cause as much trouble to the Russians as possible? It is well known that the relationship between France and Russia has been very bad in recent years?"
"Okay, even if the French want to create trouble for Russia," Kuza added, "But you said that Jan Constantine is also very happy? No objection at all? This is wrong, the imported arms have the greatest impact on him!"
Kogelniceanu also couldn't figure this out. Importing arms would naturally impact the results of Jan. Constantine's action to seize the arsenal, but this guy actually agreed. This was indeed a bit incredible.
He also speculated: "Perhaps the French put pressure on him? After all, this transaction is also handed over to Mr. Diomede. In order to make money, the French may force him to agree?"
Cuza's brows furrowed even higher, because he really didn't have a good impression of the French. All previous situations had proven that the French were not good birds either, and could not sincerely help Wallachia.
Now that we are selling grain in exchange for arms, we are looking for them again. Maybe we will fall into the trap again or be deceived.
"No way?" Although Kogelniceanu was also a little suspicious, he felt that Kuza was overthinking, "After all, this time the contract requires money. One hand pays the money and the other hand delivers the goods. There is nothing the French can do.
Are you going to make a name for yourself?"
Cuza still felt that it was unreliable, but there was no evidence, so he could only ask: "It's not impossible to break the contract after signing it... Besides, it is entirely possible that the French will lower the price of food and increase the price of arms. This possibility is always
have it?"
Kogelniceanu gave a wry smile, because Kuza was right. This possibility is not only possible, but also very high. After all, the French are not philanthropic. The nature of capital is greedy. With the urine of France,
Sex, not only is it possible to do this, but you may even receive commissions or something.
But even if we don’t look for the French, but instead look for the British or Prussians, will the Austrians show their favor?
Impossible, this is already an unspoken rule in the international trading market, especially now that Wallachia is still currying favor with France for this deal. In a pure seller's market, it is only natural for the French to do something famous.
After hearing what Kogelniceanu said, Kuza also sighed. The weak will inevitably be bullied. There has never been such a saying in the world of fairness. If you want to win fair treatment, you must first become strong, otherwise the great powers will
Why should I give you fairness?
Fairness and justice in the international world can never be obtained by giving alms or begging for help. You have to do it with a knife and a gun, otherwise you are destined to be bullied. Being weak is the original sin!
So, Wallachia, if you want not to be deceived, you can! Show your strong side and let France look up to you. Otherwise, just be like a loach in the urine puddle and be bullied. Stop beeping!
Kuza asked a little frustrated: "Okay, who made us weak! Then did the Revolutionary Committee discuss the issue of arms distribution?"
Kogelniceanu was stunned because he hadn't thought about this problem at all, because the food hadn't been turned into munitions yet? What's the use of thinking about it so early?
But Kuza doesn't think so: "Of course you have to think ahead. How to distribute these precious arms is directly related to the growth of the strength of each faction! How can you not think about it in advance! What if all these precious arms fall into the hands of Jan Constant again?
What to do in the hands of a bastard like Ding?"
Only then did Kogelniceanu realize that this was indeed a big problem. If no intervention was made, Jan. Constantine and others would definitely eat more and occupy more. At that time, they would really be willing to work for Vlach.
The people fighting in Asia can't get much weapons and ammunition at all. If all the precious arms fall into their hands, what's the point!
Kogelniceanu immediately said: "I will go and report to Nicolae Burcescu and George Mageru. It must be made clear how the arms will be distributed. These precious arms must not be wasted!