Expedition to Europe

"Weak countries have no diplomacy" is a universal truth, whether in the East or the West.

Perhaps Lan Fang is not strong enough when facing the British and French, but when facing Kolchak's coalition government, Lan Fang is extremely strong.

The big fist is indeed the truth. Although it doesn't sound good to use the strong to intimidate the weak, it is the hard truth to win real benefits for the country. It doesn't matter whether it sounds good or not. The reputation of the British and French is not good, but the British and French can enjoy the benefits of colonizing the world.

That's enough!

The biggest gain of this trip to Russia is the "Lan Fang-United Government Boundary Demarcation Treaty".

According to the provisions of the "Treaty", Lan Fang will own the entire North Sea. If the United Government wants to build water conservancy facilities on all rivers that flow into Lake Baikal, it must obtain the consent of Lan Fang. The United Government has waived its sovereignty claim to the North Sea, and the Russians have the right to fish in the North Sea.

For this treaty, the price paid by Lan Fang was various materials worth 1 billion Lan Fang coins, including weapons and ammunition, various foods, textiles, etc.

Yes, the coalition government is now indeed in such a state of distress that it cannot even be self-sufficient in food.

Although Russia is also vast and rich in resources, the grain-producing areas are mainly concentrated in Belarus. The coalition government controlled by Kolchak is not a grain-producing area. In the imperial Russian era, it was necessary to transfer from the Belarus region to meet the needs of the coalition government-controlled area. Now that Belarus is under the control of Denikin, it is naturally impossible to provide it to Kolchak free of charge. Therefore, the food problem has become Kolchak's top priority.

Now we can see the gap in strength between Lan Fang and the coalition government. Lan Fang's food has long been self-sufficient, and there is still enough to support the Republic of China. At the same time, Lan Fang's automobile and aviation industries are top in the world, and the weapons produced are everything from the simplest bullets to the most complex 460mm naval guns. No matter from which aspect, the coalition government and Lan Fang are no longer in the same heavyweight class.

After signing the Lanfang-United Government Boundary Demarcation Treaty, Kolchak and Qin Zhiyuan had a private conversation.

The conversation took place in Kolchak's study on the top floor of the Omsk government building.

But as far as this study is concerned, the decoration is much more luxurious than Qin Zhiyuan's office.

Qin Zhiyuan's study advocates simplicity, the decoration color is mainly cold, and the furniture is also ordinary wooden furniture, and there is not much surprise.

Kolchak's study is different. This office with an area of ​​more than 100 square meters uses a lot of gold foil as decoration. It looks really magnificent and full of luxurious and high-profile exaggeration. Various colorful and exquisitely made ornaments can be seen everywhere, from oriental porcelain to western Gothic full body armor, plus the quaint furniture made of precious wood. Strictly speaking, this should be a museum rather than a study.

To be honest, Qin Zhiyuan was a little uncomfortable staying in such an environment. Thinking of the fact that the people under the coalition government could not even meet the basic survival guarantee, Qin Zhiyuan's evaluation of Kolchak was lowered.

It was obvious that Kolchak did not realize that there was anything wrong with this. He personally made tea for Qin Zhiyuan, and then sat down with a sincere expression: "Qin, I am in big trouble and need your help."

There were only Qin Zhiyuan and Kolchak in the study. Qin Zhiyuan was a guest, and he couldn't let Qin Zhiyuan make tea himself.

Of course, Qin Zhiyuan didn't have much hope for Kolchak's tea art, so Qin Zhiyuan didn't even touch the tea that Kolchak handed over.

"Tell me, if I can help, I will do my best." Qin Zhiyuan said nicely, but his expression was still a little casual.

This kind of words are all clichés, and the promises made by the mouth are actually worthless. No matter what Kolchak's troubles are, they belong to Kolchak and have nothing to do with Qin Zhiyuan. If Kolchak wants Qin Zhiyuan to help, then of course he can, but there must be enough benefits, otherwise Qin Zhiyuan will go make a cup of tea and sit and watch Kolchak get into trouble.

"Bolsheviks, we must kill them to ensure our long-term stability." Kolchak's expression is a bit ferocious and a bit hysterical.

Kolchak is a very distinctive person. His eye sockets are not very deep, but the distance between his eyes is a bit large, which looks a bit uncoordinated. The outline of his mouth is clear, because his lips are a bit thin, so even if Kolchak doesn't mean to, he looks a bit tight. If Kolchak's expression is serious, he can be described as "fortitude", but once he gets angry or angry, his expression is not ordinary.

"It's not 'we', but 'you'. The Bolsheviks may really be a threat, but they are not aimed at Lan Fang, and they can't threaten Lan Fang." Qin Zhiyuan immediately drew a clear line.

The Red Russia led by the Bolsheviks once established the powerful Soviet Union in another time and space. Qin Zhiyuan is indeed wary of the Bolsheviks, but from the current situation, the Bolsheviks have obviously not shown the same potential as the Soviet Union, so Qin Zhiyuan's vigilance against the Bolsheviks is very limited.

From a geographical point of view, Lan Fang does not need to be too concerned about the Bolsheviks. After all, there is Kolchak's coalition government as a transition between Lan Fang's northern region and Red Russia, so Qin Zhiyuan is not too worried.

"The Bolsheviks' threats are indiscriminate. They oppose all rulers in the actual sense. If you are careless about the Bolsheviks, you will regret it." Kolchak seems to have a personal experience.

No one in the world understands the Bolsheviks' threats more deeply than Qin Zhiyuan. It is precisely because of his understanding of the Bolsheviks that Qin Zhiyuan is not very worried.

In fact, whether it is capitalism or imperialism, for ordinary people, the distance is too far. It can be said that ordinary people don't care much about what kind of doctrine it is. As long as ordinary people can live a stable and prosperous life, it is enough to satisfy ordinary people.

For now, ordinary people living in Lan Fang are not rich, but at least they have hope. As long as there is hope, ordinary people are difficult to be incited.

"Of course there is a threat from the Bolsheviks, but in reality, this seems to be a greater threat to Europe. If you want to seek help, Europe should be the first choice." Qin Zhiyuan did not refuse directly. He listened to Kolchak's conditions first. If it is not suitable, it will not be too late to refuse at that time.

"There is a benefit for Europe. The British and French also realize this. Otherwise, why would they support White Russia and our coalition government?" Kolchak's expression was bitter.

For Europe, the value of the existence of Belarus and the coalition government is to act as a barrier. It is precisely because of the existence of Belarus and the coalition government that the Bolsheviks did not spread to Europe. Although there are various problems in Britain and France, they are still within the controllable range.

Qin Zhiyuan did not rush to answer Kolchak's question, and encouraged Kolchak to continue.

"There is no free lunch. The assistance given to us by the British and French is not free. We need to use mineral and forest resources to repay debts, and the transaction price is not fair, so we want to change the way." Kolchak did not hide these things. These things are the truth. Even if Kolchak wants to hide them, if Qin Zhiyuan wants to know, it will not be too difficult.

The original text is in the six # 9 @book/bar!

"Our help is not free either. I think you should understand this." Qin Zhiyuan first cut off Kolchak's illusion.

"Of course, I understand! That's why I mentioned this matter after the signing of the "Boundary Demarcation Treaty". Compared with the British and French, the price of the Lanfang Foreign Legion is indeed a bit high, but it is still within the acceptable range." Kolchak's frankness is thorough.

Qin Zhiyuan finally understood why so many people like Kolchak. Facing such a person who is not very cunning and can be open and honest, it is really difficult for people not to like him.

Just as Kolchak said, the price of the Lanfang Foreign Legion is indeed not low. Kolchak has experienced this during the Russian Civil War.

But even if the price is high, it is worth it as long as the Bolsheviks can be eliminated.

The Lanfang Foreign Legion is a one-time deal. As long as the war is over, the Lanfang Foreign Legion will leave Russia, and then Kolchak can turn the coalition government to normal step by step, instead of being ready to fight against the invasion of Red Russia at any time as it is now.

The British and French did provide aid to the coalition government, but it was not enough to defeat Red Russia. Since all the aid had to be repaid, the British and French were just cutting the coalition government with a knife. Although it was not enough to hurt the bones, the coalition government lost the opportunity to develop normally due to continuous bleeding, which Kolchak could not accept.

"You are such a cunning guy. You signed the Boundary Survey Treaty first, and then made demands. Aren't you afraid that I will tear up the contract?" Qin Zhiyuan did have the urge to tear up the contract.

"You won't, I know." Kolchak was very sure.

Kolchak was indeed confident. The Boundary Survey Treaty was signed under the witness of the British and French. It had just been signed. If Qin Zhiyuan was about to tear up the treaty, it would be a heavy blow to Lan Fang's national reputation.

"I need to think about it." Qin Zhiyuan did not give an answer immediately.

There is actually not much room for thinking about this question. Although the actions of the British and French are a bit despicable, a divided Russia is obviously more in line with the interests of Britain and France, as well as the interests of Lan Fang and the Republic of China.

But at the same time, if there is a unified but not powerful Russia, it will definitely play a restraining role on Europe.

Yeah, it's a very difficult choice.