To the outside world, they obviously could not realize what this breakdown meant, but for Zhu Xianhai, this was actually what he wanted.
The time at the negotiating table is over!
What's the remaining question?
It’s a matter of war!
When and for what reasons would a war be launched?
War has always been an art. If you want to win the war, what should you strive for first?
Of course it was a diplomatic victory.
Just as the Argentinian envoy threw away his sleeves angrily, bursts of hearty laughter were now heard in Zhu Xianhai's office. The French Empire's ambassador, Lesseps Bonaparte, was meeting with Zhu Xianhai here - they were both
"Relatives" can of course be considered old friends. From the day he took up the post of representative in South China, Lesseps Bonaparte regarded this place as an opportunity.
In fact, it is not only an opportunity for him, but also an opportunity for France.
In just three years, France’s investment in South China has exceeded 1 billion francs. It can be said that France is now South China’s largest creditor, which also allows France to take the initiative to deepen its relationship with South China. So at the beginning of the year,
Napoleon III made a decision to upgrade the representative office to an embassy, and Lesseps Bonaparte became the French ambassador to South China.
After the waiter brought the tea, he just took a sip of the green tea in the cup. Lesseps Bonaparte raised his eyebrows slightly and said:
"The taste of this tea seems a bit special..."
"This is tea brewed from Shanxi. How about it, Lesseb, what do you think it tastes like?"
Zhu Xianhai said.
The Shanxi he refers to does not refer to Chile, but to Araucania. Many years ago, he established a tea garden there, hired tea farmers from Fujian and other places, and planted tea trees there. There are already
With a large tea plantation, Shanxi's tea is not only supplied to Nanhua, but also exported to Mexico and other places.
Lesseb smiled and said:
"The taste of this tea is very unique. I think it is a good tea... I think this place has become a prosperous land in your hands. It will definitely be more prosperous in the future? As far as I know, in the past
In the past few years, the amount of South American beef and mutton sold in the European market has increased fivefold, and will double again in the next two years." He paused and said half-jokingly:
"I have to admit that you own the richest land and the largest pasture in the world, and Europe is inseparable from all this? I heard that Argentina sent a special envoy to South China. They should be protesting your presence in the Pampas.
It’s expanding!”
"Protest? Haha, if protest is effective, why do we need the army? This world has always relied on strength, right?"
Zhu Xianhai said to Lesseps with a smile.
"In the past few years, with the help of the French financial community, we have built more than 5,000 kilometers of railways, 3,000 kilometers of which are in the Pampas. Of course, this is also to export meat, wheat and other various products to Europe.
A variety of agricultural products, which also means that our control over the grassland is unprecedented!”
Zhu Xianhai smiled and said:
"So, if there is a conflict, I believe we will be the final winner. My friend, what do you think?"
"We believe that you will definitely be the final winner. Neither I nor Paris have any doubts about this."
Lesseps said seriously.
"But you should also note that many big landowners in Argentina are British."
This is true. After Argentina became independent, the Argentine government adopted a policy of surrendering to Britain. During his reign, Britain was not only Argentina's main trading partner and creditor, although Britain invaded and occupied the Malvinas Islands in 1833.
British investment and real estate in Argentina continue to increase. According to statistics, as early as 1840, among the 193 large landowners in Buenos Aires Province, one-quarter were British. Now this proportion has further increased.
"After the war breaks out, the British will most likely not stand idly by!"
Regarding Lesseb's reminder, Zhu Xianhai was silent for a moment and then said,
"Actually, I want to know more now which side Paris will stand on."
"Paris will always stand on Nanhua's side. After all, we are one family!"
What family?
Shit, aren't you still doing it for profit?
Aren't you jealous of the Argentinians for turning to the British for a long time? In the past, they interfered with Paraguay, and now they support South China. To put it bluntly, it's all for profit.
"Well, thank you,"
Looking at Lesseps, Zhu Xianhai tried again.
"Recently we have noticed that European countries are extremely angry about Argentina's atrocities in Paraguay. If this country disappeared from the world, it might be a good thing. What do you think?"
"This is a very good idea, but you have to know that the British are definitely not happy with this. After all, there are many farms owned by British expatriates there."
Lesseb's seemingly casual words made Zhu Xianhai frown. Of course he knew what Lesseb's words meant.
To put it bluntly, the British want to turn South America into a source of raw materials and a dumping ground for their goods, and the same goes for the French!
Now the farm Lesseps mentioned is actually what the French want to get. This has always been the case between countries, and the interests are always the same.
"I think that after the war, the Argentine provinces will definitely undergo post-war reconstruction. During the post-war reconstruction process, they will definitely welcome foreign capital, especially capital from friendly countries. I believe that with the
With France's capital and technology, the economies of various provinces can be quickly restored."
This is bullshit!
For Zhu Xianhai, who has long regarded Argentina as part of South China, or who wants revenge, he will tolerate others getting involved in Argentina, but now he does not mind saying so, because he knows very well that more than a year later, it seems that
The French Empire at its peak would be defeated by Prussia, and then in the French palace, the German Empire would be established. But what about the French Empire? From then on, it became history.
It's just a country destined to be destroyed.
Now it's enough to trick them into siding with us. As for the French who want to replace the British and become Argentina's big landowners, do they have that fate?
Of course, this will also be an opportunity for Nanhua - after France sees the investment opportunities with huge financial resources, it will definitely increase its investment and loans to Nanhua.
Wouldn’t it be nice to use French money to fight this war?
The money you borrow based on your ability can be repaid or not...