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Chapter 154 Fatty Qiu, your British Empire is dead (Third update, please subscribe)

No matter how sour the men in France were on this day, this grand wedding held at Notre Dame de Paris will always be remembered in history. Even the French official and sprint champion General Dai also said happily - this is A symbol of friendship between the Allies!
  Well, Pétain seems to have said similar words back then. Even saying that French women and German men are not only a love that transcends nationality, but also an important step in promoting reconciliation between the two countries.

Well, actually, it can be said to be an important step in reconciliation on China's side. After all, China and France have grievances.

Of the two bullets fired on Bali Bridge, one was French.

However, the reaction from the outside world is not important, what is important is that it can win people's hearts!

After hosting the mass wedding, the original plan was to go directly to the airport from Notre Dame Cathedral and then return to the United States. However, at this time, another invitation was received.

As soon as the front foot came off the stage, before Li Yian could arrange some matters with his subordinates, one of his subordinates brought a British major from the Allied Forces Command. This time, it was possible to hold a collective wedding at Notre Dame de Paris, thanks to the Allied Forces. The military headquarters stepped in to coordinate, so everyone was naturally polite to those who couldn't be persuaded. The British Major stepped forward, saluted, and said:

"Mr. Li, someone wants to meet you, right now."

British officer?

Although the Allied soldiers led by the United States and Britain are most commonly seen in Paris now, the task force has almost never dealt with the British.

Why are the British guys here now?
  Dozens of minutes later, Li Yian finally knew who wanted to see him—Churchill.

That's right, it's the guy holding a cigar and making scissor hands gestures.

Two days ago, Churchill flew from London to Paris. It was publicly stated that he was bringing warmth to the French people-sending thousands of tons of food and medical supplies. But it was actually a secret meeting with de Gaulle. It is not clear what they were talking about, but what is certain is that the countdown to Santoku's demise has begun.

Now, after having a secret meeting with the sprint champion, Fatty Qiu actually approached him. This... was a bit unexpected.

Although somewhat unexpected, it is also expected. After all, a meeting with Churchill was inevitable, so what was unexpected?

It was Churchill who actually ran from London to Paris in a hurry, especially to see him.

The dignified Prime Minister of the British Empire. He ran over like this.

Sure enough...the British Empire of today is no longer the British Empire of yesterday.

The image of Fatty Qiu has long been familiar through later film and television materials, especially the photo of holding a cigar in his mouth and extending his scissor hand, which is even more classic. However, the first time I saw Fatty Qiu, this guy was not holding a cigar. , and there are no scissor hands, just...a face full of dissatisfaction.

"Lee, I don't know what agreement you reached with the Americans, but you must understand that Borneo is a British colony! British!"

Almost as soon as they met, Churchill put on a condescending air, and the arrogance in his words was simply undisguised.

As the Prime Minister of the British Empire, he seems to be really qualified to assume this aloof posture.

But he obviously forgot that it is now 44 years, not 14 years!
  My lord, times have changed!

Your British Empire is about to fall!

Faced with Fatty Qiu's arrogance, Li Yian ignored him. Instead, he took out a cigar, lit it and started smoking, without taking him seriously at all.

Uh……

Fatty Qiu couldn't help but be stunned when he punched the air. The other party's reaction was completely beyond his expectation.

While smoking a cigarette, Li Yian admired the scenery outside the window. It seemed that there was no one else in the room at all, he was just enjoying the scenery.

Seeing this, Churchill also took out a cigar, lit it, and took two puffs. Finally, he took the initiative to break the silence.

"Americans may be able to give you some promises, but North Borneo belongs to the British and will be recovered by the British army in the future. It is a British colony..."

Glancing at Churchill, Li Yian said.

"Legally, everything in North Borneo belongs to the North Borneo Company. That land was bought by the company from the Brunei royal family with money. It is a British colony? It can only be said that North Borneo holds a royal charter. But legally it doesn't belong to the UK."

"law……"

Fatty Qiu had a mocking smile on his face.

"I find it a bit funny when you talk about the law." Fatty Qiu said while smoking a cigar.

"Without British support, you will never be able to return to North Borneo. The locals in North Borneo accepted the rule of the North Borneo Company of the British Empire. Without the British Empire, you are nothing!"

In fact, originally he did not need to intervene in the affairs of North Borneo. The Colonial Department would handle related matters, but now the Americans have intervened. No, it should be said that this guy's identity has made the Colonial Department scrupulous.

Roosevelt's agent.

This alone was enough for the Colonial Office to take action and even approve his acquisition of the company. Of course, the official had no way to object. As he said, legally speaking, yes, he was a company in the legal sense. Everyone.

Now, the Americans' recognition of the Borneo Guard Force also caused Churchill some kind of crisis, so he made his trip to Paris.

"Well, the Nazi Dr. Goebbels said so too."

Li Yian's retort caused a look of anger on Fatty Qiu's face, but he calmed down immediately.

"The North Borneo Company cannot do without the support of the British Empire, and Britain will not give up its colonies."

While emphasizing this point, Churchill said specifically.

"The treaty between the British Empire and North Borneo, remains binding, Lee."

"Of course, I don't deny that."

Li Yian said with a smile.

"Mr. Prime Minister, I know very well that the treaty is valid, but according to the treaty, North Borneo only accepts British protection, but it does not mean that it is a British colony. The royal charter he holds is not in Ruled North Borneo under a Royal Charter, instead accepting protection from the British Empire.”

Li Yi'an and his legal team have studied the treaty signed between North Borneo and the United Kingdom countless times, and naturally know where the biggest difference lies in North Borneo. North Borneo was privately purchased by the Company in the 19th century, and it was not until ten years later that a treaty with Britain was signed, which was a protective treaty.

This is why Li Yian repeatedly emphasized the law, because legally speaking, that place is indeed not a British colony.

Even Li Yi'an had thought in the past that Churchill might not be able to win a lawsuit with the British authorities in the future, but the Labor Party... with that prodigal son, everything is possible!

"Although there is no agreed time limit, according to the content of the treaty, the UK has not fulfilled its protection responsibilities, Mr. Prime Minister!"

Smiling at Churchill, Li Yian asked.

"In this case, I can definitely question the validity of the treaty! And overturn the treaty."

If it were in the past, Li Yian would not have the confidence at all, but now, the situation is different!

Under the premise that the United States agreed with the North Borneo Company and the Borneo Guards, the British threat... was not worth mentioning at all.

"Is that your answer?"

Churchill asked, holding a cigar in his mouth.

"No, Mr Prime Minister, I would rather negotiate further than overturn the contract, the colonies... Mr Prime Minister, maybe you will try to protect the colonies of the British Empire, but what happens after you? What will Labor do? They will To defend the colonies of the British Empire at all costs?"

Li Yi'an's rhetorical question made Churchill stunned. Even the fingers holding the cigar could not help but tremble slightly. Compared with the Americans' attempt to disintegrate the British Empire, what really worried Churchill was the Labor Party... Because the Labor Party, Could really break up the British Empire.

Not to mention North Borneo, which the vast majority of British people have no idea where it is, even India, according to Attlee and others, can be given up for the welfare of the people of the British Empire.

What if they win the post-war election...

For a moment, Fatty Qiu was speechless.

The reason why he appeared in Paris was because he knew what Attlee and his Labor Party would do after the war.

They will quit the cabinet, then there will be an election, and then what? Those guys will use so-called benefits, salary increases and other words to encourage those stupid people to support the Labor Party. Just as they have promised for the past few years - the pain we endure now is to give everyone a better future after the war.

It’s just that the increased welfare expenditures require money!
  Where does the money come from?
  Nowadays, poor people in Britain have pawned their pants, no, they have all pawned their pants.

In order to win people's hearts, they will do everything possible to reduce government spending. To do this, they will even dismember the entire British Empire into pieces!
  As long as they can win people's hearts, they will do whatever it takes!
  (End of this chapter)