Chapter 674: The United Kingdom and France join forces
On July 25, 1902, on the third day after China discovered the Bugeg oil field, French President Emile François Lube held an emergency government meeting, and ministers from all important departments attended the meeting.
. Everyone's eyes were red, like rabbits. It was not because of anything else, but because of red-eye disease. The reserves of the Bugee Oilfield of more than one billion tons, worth over ten billion francs, almost all of them were in a madness.
Among them.
"Everyone, according to the news we have obtained, it has been confirmed that the reserves of the Bugege oil field discovered by the Chinese in the Kazakh area are more than one billion tons! So, what should we do now?" French President Lube asked.
, He would rather have no oil in the Middle East. In this way, he might not have to conflict with the Chinese, and he could also spend this term safely and even get the next term. However, the emergence of super oil fields made him
There is no choice. The industrial and commercial capitalists in France will never let go of such a big piece of cake.
"His Excellency the President, the Middle East is our colony, the Neizhi Kingdom is us, those despicable and shameless Chinese, they are thieves, they are thieves, they have stole the wealth of the French Republic, and we must take back these wealth!"
Minister Morris Ruvier was the first to respond. It was a super oil field worth over 10 billion francs. France's annual fiscal revenue is only more than 3 billion francs, which is several times that of France's fiscal revenue!
"His Excellency the President, we all know the importance of oil. The Middle East was originally a French colony, and the oil there belonged to us and must not be taken away by the Chinese. Even if this battle is still there, it is still the case.
No hesitation!" War Minister Charles de Fresine also said. He had already made a tough statement as early as when China intervened in the Middle East. Now, the discovery of the super oilfield made him know that his decision was correct.
Yes. Just last night, many French industrial and commercial capitalists had already met him and lobbyed him to speak in the government and use force against the Middle East.
President Lubei nodded, but asked: "We can see the value of oil in the Middle East, and the Chinese know that, let alone the oil was discovered by the Chinese. Therefore, if you want the Chinese to return it,
That is impossible unless war means are adopted. However, what I want to ask is, even if war begins, can the French army and navy win for France?"
"His Excellency the President, the French team will win as much as possible!" War Minister Charles de Fresine replied. He dared not promise, so he could only answer this way. China's strength in military power,
As we all know, it is very difficult for France to defeat China on the battlefield! At least, France now has only more than 10,000 troops in the Middle East, and the Chinese have deployed a Marine Division in the Kazakhstan area.
Nearly 20,000 people. In addition, the 50,000 troops of the Saudi Kingdom are also obeying the command of the Chinese. Therefore, France will not have any advantage in the military strength of the Middle East. Once war begins, France is likely to be in the Middle East.
Failed to the point.
"That is to say, the army is not sure of winning? If it fails, what should we do?" President Lube continued to ask.
The heat in everyone's eyes has slowly faded away. President Lubei's question undoubtedly poured a basin of cold water on his head. To regain oil from the Middle East, one must fight a war with the Chinese. If you win, everything
It’s easy to say that if the Chinese are driven away, they will be able to occupy the oil. But what if they lose? At least, France in the Middle East will be lost, and their governments will all step down. Even France will be the first to be defeated.
Will there be more losses. Will France have the ability to defeat China? At least, many people do not have this confidence.
"His Excellency President, we have no way out now. Now all the French know that there is oil in the Middle East, and that oil still belongs to France. If we do not take effective measures, the angry people will directly take it.
We rush down!" Prime Minister Valdeck Rousseau reminded that France is now in a difficult situation. Knowing that the war will not have any good results, they have to bite the bullet.
President Lube has a headache. If he wins, he will naturally become a French hero and get his next term. But if he loses, he will be the best scapegoat.
"Inside Minister Fereci, does the Ministry of War have any specific combat plans?" President Lube asked.
"His Excellency the President, according to our plan, if we want to retake the Middle East and drive away the Chinese, we must send at least 300,000 combat troops to the Middle East. In addition, the navy must ensure the safety of the Mediterranean waterways. The Chinese will be allowed to do so.
The navy will never let us enter the Indian Ocean!" said War Minister Charles de Fresine.
"Three hundred thousand people?" Everyone exclaimed. Because of the confrontation between the Allies and the Allies, France's standing army had increased a lot, but now the total force is less than 500,000. Most of the troops are going to be relied on at once.
The military expenditure consumed by all investments in the Middle East is definitely an astronomical figure. In everyone's opinion, is the price too high? Moreover, after paying so much, you may not be able to win.
"Everyone, there are not many people in the 300,000 people. Although the Chinese have only deployed less than 20,000 people in the Middle East now, if they want, they can deploy more than 200,000 troops in the Central and Eastern East within one month.
Everyone has heard of the combat effectiveness of the Chinese Army. Even if they cannot compare to the German Army, they will not be much different. Therefore, 300,000 people are just conservative estimates. If the war does not go well, maybe they will still
More troops will be invested!" War Minister Charles de Fresine reminded.
"Will the military expenditure be more than 300,000 troops be more than one billion francs? Or even more?" Finance Minister Morris Ruvier looked a little ugly. Although France's fiscal revenue is relatively abundant, it is more expensive.
With great investment in military affairs, the French finances would not be able to make ends meet. If we were to use force in the Middle East, the French finance would not be able to provide that much money.
"As for military expenditure issues, several major domestic banks and enterprises have decided to jointly provide loans to the government. However, they demanded that after driving away the Chinese, the oil from the Middle East would be handed over to them to mine!" War Minister Charles
?De Frasine said.
"These greedy capitalists!" Everyone couldn't help but curse. Obviously, these capitalists paid, France sent troops, and then plundered interests. Of course, the French government could also gain some benefits. The prerequisite was to be able to defeat
Chinese people can do it.
"So, as it seems, the war between us and the Chinese people must fight! But the problem we are facing now is whether we can defeat China. If it fails, it will be for us and France,
It was a huge disaster!" President Lube reminded.
"His Excellency President, I think that diplomatic measures can be taken. Now that the Chinese have occupied the oil fields, it is impossible for them to withdraw. However, if the Chinese can share the benefits of these oil fields to us, or
Let us work with them to develop these oil fields. Then maybe we can avoid war!" Foreign Minister Alexander Ribo suggested. Although this would not monopolize the interests of the Middle East, these benefits could be obtained without fighting, and for France
Yan, it's also a better ending.
"Hmph! Lord Ribo, I think you may be disappointed! The Chinese have paid 100 million Chinese yuan a year to rent the Persian Gulf coast. Just relying on a Bugee Oilfield, at least for the previous few years
, Chinese people cannot obtain any profit. Unless oil prices double or Chinese people discover other large oil fields again, the Chinese will never share the benefits there to us!" Finance Minister Mo
Rees Ruvier said.
Everyone agrees with this. After all, the Chinese are not fools. They have spent so much money and taken so many risks. It is completely impossible for them to share some of their interests with France in vain.
Such a thing happens to France, at least France will never be the same.
"His Excellency Ribo, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can contact the Chinese. If the Chinese are willing to give in, it will be better. If we don't, then we can only use war means!" President Lubei said.
"Yes, Your Excellency the President. In addition, I suggest that we join forces with the British to put pressure on the Chinese, and even if a war breaks out, we will start a war on China together. In this way, the possibility of our victory will be much greater.
I think the British are also very coveted about oil in the Middle East. Although we will get a lot of money by pulling the UK, it will always be much better than losing the war and losing everything!" Foreign Minister Alexander Ribo proposed
road.
"This is a good idea. After the meeting, I will summon the British ambassador to France!" President Lube nodded.
Although other important officials feel that it will be a bit painful to allocate part of the interests to the UK. But if they can bring the UK together to fight against China, their chances of winning will be much greater. In this way, it is also very cost-effective.
After the meeting, French President Lube summoned the British ambassador to France and expressed his opinions to the UK. The British ambassador to France did not dare to neglect and quickly conveyed France's proposal back to the UK. (To be continued. Please search for the dough.
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