Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 412: Britain's Way to Save the Nation! Lady Agatha?

"During the World War, hundreds of thousands of Chinese laborers were sent to Europe. Most of them were engaged in heavy and dangerous work such as digging trenches, building fortifications, carrying weapons, and clearing battlefields."

"Your Highness may not know that there was a case in the World War. In the battle of Picardy, France, the German army broke through the defense line. Hundreds of Chinese laborers who were digging trenches did not have time to retreat. In the end, they could only use shovels and hoes to resist. Until the British and French coalition forces came to support them, most of the laborers had already died."

"Your Highness doesn't know that after the war, the Chinese workers did not receive any form of compensation or preferential treatment. They could only live a hard life in Europe."

"Today, there are about 100,000 Chinese workers in the UK. Instead of receiving the honor they deserve, they have to endure extremely long working hours, with almost no rest throughout the year, and they still can't feed themselves."

"Your Highness, have you ever heard that there are scammers in the British and French societies who specifically recruit Chinese workers, promising them generous treatment, but after arriving in Europe, they are severely deprived of all kinds of benefits and can only live in slums?"

Bao Guowei seemed to have opened up a chatterbox and told him everything he had seen and heard in the past few days, as well as what he had learned from Shi Zhaoji and others.

If an ordinary person raised this issue with Prince Henry, he would definitely not have the patience to care about the lives of a group of Chinese people.

But now, the weight of Bao Guowei's words is different.

From Bao Guowei, Prince Henry deeply realized how powerful the Chinese people are.

He couldn't help but start thinking, if he helped these Chinese workers, would he be able to persuade scholars like Bao Guowei to stay in the UK wholeheartedly?

If there were a few more Bao Guoweis, wouldn't our British Empire be invincible in the world?
While Prince Henry was thinking, Bao Guowei mentioned one of the most pressing issues today.

"As far as I know, in Britain today, the Chinese are still classified as an inferior race. Chinese workers are not allowed to move around freely, and even if they go to the British toilet, they will be beaten."

Bao Guowei smiled and said, "May I ask Prince Henry, how can I stay in this country with peace of mind in such an environment?"

"This"

Bao Guowei's speech left Prince Henry speechless. Almost none of the examples he cited were false, and Prince Henry himself had heard some of them.

However, all politicians naturally ignored the issue of Chinese workers. They had no intention of helping a group of foreigners.

Therefore, facing Bao Guowei's questioning, Prince Henry was also very embarrassed. He sighed and said.

"Mr. Bao, you know, we will give you treatment beyond that of normal citizens. You can enter the Institute of Economics and become a national adviser to the British Empire. These can make you a respected aristocrat."

Prince Henry's words became less and less confident as he spoke.

"But the fact that we Chinese people are treated unequally and discriminated against remains unchanged. No matter how much honor I receive, it cannot be changed in the end."

Bao Guowei said as he examined the other person's expression.

"Your Highness, please don't forget that there is no way to change my skin color."

For a moment, Prince Henry was stunned by Bao Guowei's language.

To be honest, he was almost convinced by the other party. Under Bao Guowei's persuasion, Prince Henry even wanted to really help the other party.

But in an instant, reason overcame this idea. Prince Henry knew that the relevant proposal would never be passed in Parliament.

He thought for a moment and changed the subject, saying, "Mr. Bao, I think your suggestion of studying abroad is a good one. The British Empire welcomes all people who yearn for knowledge to come and study, and this is what we have always advocated.

I can fight for this for you."

What this means is that it is better not to mention the previous matter about the Chinese workers.

The development of things was in line with Bao Guowei's expectations.

But he never thought that just a few words could change the current Western prejudice and bullying against the Chinese and Chinese workers.

This is unrealistic.

Without the motivation of interests, nothing can be accomplished by relying solely on slogans.

Bao Guowei said calmly: "Your Highness, there is no need to rush to give me an answer. I think the implementation of a policy is bound to be a rigorous process and requires more research and discussion. For example, the issue of Chinese workers I mentioned above can be solved in the process of 'work-for-relief'."

He stared into the other person's eyes and made an irresistible offer.

“Your Highness must have done some research on economics. Nationalism like Mosley’s is doomed to fail. The development of industry and economy cannot be separated from the efforts of the grassroots workers.

Only if the UK gives foreign workers the right treatment can it truly promote economic development.

You should know that the colonial era is coming to an end. If we continue to stick to this system, we are doomed to miss the ship that will lead to the future."

"You are destined to be unable to board the ship to the future!"

These words kept echoing in Prince Henry's mind.

Even after Bao Guowei left, he still couldn't recover from the shock.

It wasn't until the butler came in and asked about the follow-up that he came to his senses.

"Send guards to escort Mr. Bao and his family to the hotel safely. Mr. Bao will be treated as a national VIP in all matters in London from now on."

The butler nodded very respectfully, then lowered his head and asked.

"Does your Highness have any other instructions?"

"Nothing."

But when the butler was about to leave, Prince Henry suddenly looked up and said.

"and many more!"

He spoke at a very fast pace.

"Find me research materials on British colonies over the years, including but not limited to research on the British Burmese uprising, the economic structure of colonial regions, governance effectiveness and economic development, etc.

The research materials of historian Mr. Robinson can be used as a reference.

In addition, he found for me English translations of all of Mr. Bao Guowei's works, as well as his specific deeds in China.

be quick! "

The butler was stunned for a moment, then said obediently.

"Yes, Your Highness."

On the way out of the church, Bao Guowei talked to Shi Zhaoji about his conversation with Prince Henry.

Old man Shi Zhaoji was extremely excited.

But it is understandable that he had never seen an Oriental in Britain who could receive such courtesy from these arrogant nobles.

Because he loves the house, Shi Zhaoji also feels proud of it.

Putting aside some political sensitivities, Bao Guowei spoke to Shi Zhaoji about his demands for equal treatment of Chinese workers.

After listening to this, Shi Zhaoji couldn't help but sigh and said, "It's hard for you, Bingwen. This is a very difficult problem to solve. It's hard to achieve it just by us. After all, you are in a foreign country. The strength of your motherland represents your backbone, the current government."

He seemed to be hesitant to speak, as if he had absolutely no hope for this matter.

Then, when he heard Bao Guowei mention the argument that "the colonial era is about to end", he couldn't help but become interested.

"Why?"

Similarly, Zhang Nianyue and Cao Yanhai, who were watching on the side, also cast curious glances.

He did not hesitate to explain this and said with a smile.

“It’s nothing new, it just requires a little thought.

On the one hand, with the spread of national consciousness, ordinary people in various colonies are no longer at the mercy of others as before. You should know that there have been uprisings against British colonization to varying degrees in India and Burma.

This is not beneficial for British colonization in the long run. In the context of economic depression, continued colonization will only increase costs.

On the other hand, with the rise of America and Red Russia, both sides will inevitably support and promote their own ideas in order to weaken the power of the old empire, including but not limited to national independence movements, ideological struggles, etc.

This resulted in Britain's losses in the colonies far outweighing its gains.

For a capitalist country, nothing can keep it honest more than losing money. "

After this analysis, the other three people suddenly understood.

Shi Zhaoji, in particular, praised repeatedly, "Young and promising! Young and promising! Such precise analysis can only be achieved with a detailed understanding of the international situation.

Although the conclusion seems a bit far-fetched now, I still believe in you." Zhang Nianyue couldn't help but come out to analyze and said: "I think it is like this. For Britain, adopting a more relaxed colonial policy, allowing colonies to establish their own countries and maintain contact through economic and other means, is currently the best option."

"Yes!" Bao Guowei couldn't help but exclaimed.

Looking at Zhang Nianyue, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised. It seemed that she had made some progress after following him for these days.

He touched the other person's head.

"The UK wants to get out of the quagmire and establish a unique economic system, using these colonial countries as the capillaries of the economy. This is the most correct choice.

The prerequisite for achieving this is to improve the status of the people in the colonies and improve the treatment of the lower-class foreign workers in the country. "

As for the future, the UK will improve the status of foreigners, which will lead to an increase in immigration and gradually squeeze out the living space of local white people. This is not a problem that Bao Guowei should consider.

In a way, he hoped this would happen.

The bad consequences that the UK is facing today will eventually backfire on itself.

This is a conspiracy.

At this point in time, not only can the previous economic policies be combined, but there is a high probability that the UK will be able to get out of the economic quagmire.

It can also greatly promote the rise of oppressed countries in the world.

Of course, the most important thing for Bao Guowei is to ensure the interests of local Chinese workers.

This is a subtle process. As long as the UK can open this gap, it is not impossible to expand to various European countries and the United States.

As for whether expanding the scale of studying in the UK and even Europe would produce more top compradors like Hu Shi, Bao Guowei had considered this issue.

But he still brought it up, and even planned to set up a scholarship fund for this purpose.

There's no other reason, just because.

In the future, perhaps there will be some public intellectuals and compradors who worship Western civilization because of this plan.

But there are also many patriots who help the country rise and return to serve their country.

There are two sides to the same coin. We cannot throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Only when more talents are cultivated can China move forward more steadily in the future!

Of course, these things still exist in Bao Guowei's vision.

It remains to be seen whether Prince Henry will agree to these proposals and take his words to heart.

It is still difficult for foreign intellectuals to exert political influence, and there is still a long way to go.

Walking on the road, Cao Yanhai couldn't help but sigh.

"I, Cao, still don't quite understand all of you guys' beating around the bush. I only know that my master is awesome."

When they were about to leave, they saw a group of royal decoration staff driving an exquisite car with an air intake grille and headlights, and they drove up to Bao Guowei and others.

After seeing the car logo, Bao Guowei immediately recognized the brand of the car.

Bentley.

Bao Guowei’s salary in his previous life was not enough to buy a luxury car with tables and chairs.

This brand was established around 1919, and in just a few decades, it became one of the top luxury cars in the UK.

Look at the decoration above, it is a specification that only the British royal family can use.

"Bentley, Blue Train!" Cao Yanhai's eyes were shining. When he went to rent a car before, he learned about some car brands and specifications.

But unfortunately, even though he recommended it again, Bao Guowei still chose an ordinary car model and kept a low profile.

At this time, a polite court attendant in a tuxedo got out of the car.

This type of person is generally responsible for matters such as reception of foreign guests at the national level.

In line with everyone's expectations, the young court attendant walked up to Bao Guowei, bowed and spoke.

"Mr. Bao, under the instructions of His Royal Highness the Prince, we will be responsible for sending you to the hotel. If you have any needs, we can also meet them within a reasonable range."

Bao Guowei originally wanted to refuse.

But when he turned around, he saw Shi Zhaoji and others with expectant expressions on their faces, especially Cao Yanhai. This guy even wanted to kick the driver down and drive himself.

Shi Zhaoji couldn't help but tremble a little.

This is the treatment of a state guest. Even though I have met the British Prime Minister before, I have never received such high-level treatment.

Seeing Bao Guowei's hesitation, he couldn't help but want to speak, but he felt a little embarrassed.

Only Zhang Nianyue stood obediently beside Bao Guowei with no expression.

These naturally could not affect Bao Guowei's judgment, but he remembered his purpose this time.

If you want to deal with these nobles and politicians, being always aloof is not a good thing.

So Bao Guowei nodded and accepted the reception from the waiters.

After getting on the car, Bao Guowei couldn't help but sigh.

Feudalism still knows how to enjoy life!
The car is fully equipped, almost like a luxury box.

But just as everyone was getting ready to leave, a deep female voice came from outside the window.

"Sir, I think you wouldn't be stingy and give a lady a ride, right?"

The waiter sitting in the passenger seat frowned. He thought someone was here to cause trouble, so he got out of the car immediately to stop him.

"Madam, this is the royal reception car. Please make way for me."

This is a middle-aged lady wearing a wide-brimmed hat and not dressed very fancy. She looks like an ordinary middle-class person.

But he has a pair of eyes as deep as water.

She ignored the waiter, not even afraid, but looked at Bao Guowei and said.

"I think this gentleman will accept my proposal."

The waiter was a little surprised; he had never encountered such a situation before.

How dare someone harass a royal guest?

At this moment, Zhang Nianyue also looked at the other party with some vigilance.

I never thought that when I arrived in Europe, there would be people spying on my fiancé?

But this woman doesn't look very young, about forty years old. She was a beauty when she was young.

How do you fight with yourself when you get older?

Everyone's eyes turned to Bao Guowei, as if waiting for his answer.

Bao Guowei narrowed his eyes and kept looking at the woman.

After just a few seconds, he said with his eyes wide open.

"Ms. Agatha Christie?"

"You know each other?"

The other three couldn't help but look at Bao Guowei in confusion.

When did he get to know the woman in front of him?

The middle-aged lady was a little surprised, and couldn't help but walk forward, stretching out her hand and speaking.

"Mr. Bao Guowei, nice to meet you."

(End of this chapter)