sjar Chapter 717 The Demonic Wind Rises
Chapter 717 The Demonic Wind Rises
In the National Government, the Minister of Military Affairs has a very high status, almost on par with the warlords outside. At certain times, he also replaces the old man. Most of the high-level military meetings are chaired by the Minister of Military Affairs, so all parties have to give him face.
But Minister Gu was different. He was already a founder of diplomacy during the Beiyang government period. His foundation within the entire National Government was very stable, and he had very good relations with Europeans and Americans. When it came to contacting foreigners, Minister Gu could be said to have his own unique channels.
If someone else said this, Minister He would definitely get angry on the spot, but if that person was Minister Gu, he could only smile bitterly.
"You are so considerate of us, old man. It's really hard to do something for the country these days. We have to worry about being surrounded by foreigners and being attacked by our own people. If I weren't mentally strong enough, after this incident, I would have simply retired and gone home to retire."
Minister He also knew that Li Shaoyi was very dissatisfied with this matter, and it was normal for him to complain outside. So Minister He just turned a deaf ear to what Li Shaoyi said and pretended that he didn't hear it. After all, this kid had done something out of line many times.
"Don't be like that. You're a national hero now. Your presence has energized the entire country. Some people don't want to acknowledge your contributions, but I'm different. At least when I talk to ambassadors from various countries, I can stand up straight. Because of the 72nd Army, I can't bend that way."
Minister Gu had just recovered from a serious illness. Although he was still a little weak, his tone of voice was sonorous and powerful. The reporters around him also took note of it. Except for this old man, no one else in the entire Ministry of Foreign Affairs would say tough words. However, due to the weakening of the National Government, no matter how tough the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was, it did not achieve much.
Diplomacy is the continuation of comprehensive national strength, which is absolutely correct. When you are strong, diplomats don’t even need to say much. Even just one action or one expression can make people in weak countries think for a long time.
But if you are from a weak country, no matter how passionate your speech is, no matter how true your arguments are, in the international community, even some people from powerful countries will not even listen. What's the point of preparing for several days? In their eyes, it's just a piece of waste paper.
Li Shaoyi's rise had an impact on all departments of the National Government, but if we were to say which department had the greatest impact, it would definitely be the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Government. As Minister Gu said, now when ambassadors from Western countries exchange views on certain issues, they have also learned to consult with us. Of course, as the 72nd Army becomes stronger and stronger, we will also have our own place in various issues in the world.
Everyone was chatting and laughing, and soon they arrived at the 72nd Army's Pujiang Office. Here, the Air Force and Navy personnel were busy making final preparations for the fleet to move south.
"If I remember correctly, this should be the building of Japan Fuji Trading Company, right?"
Minister Gu stood at the door and immediately remembered the origin of this new office. It was located at the junction of the French Concession and the Chinese Concession. When the Japanese Fuji Trading Company wanted to build a building, the French Concession could not provide such a large piece of land, so it could only choose this place. It is said that it cost nearly 270,000 oceans and invited several well-known designers in the world to build this seven-story building.
"I had a bit of a feud with the Fuji Trading Company of Japan, but it was eventually resolved. Mr. Du acted as the middleman, and they gave me this building as compensation. I was asking for money, so what did I want with it? I couldn't take it with me, so it ended up being used as the office for our 72nd Army. To be honest, I don't like the design at all."
Li Shaoyi's words made everyone laugh. This guy was clearly taking advantage of the situation.
When the Fuji Trading Company building in Japan was completed, it caused quite a stir in the entire Pujiang River because the building was so magnificent. Now even the headquarters building has been compensated to Li Shaoyi. Isn’t this a small loss of energy?
"Your 72nd Army's influence in Pujiang is growing. It's only natural that you have a building like this. Otherwise, are you going to let all the people coming from the north stay in hotels?"
Minister He said with a double meaning that the 72nd Army was shrinking in North China, but its influence in Pujiang began to increase slowly. In addition to some government and military personnel, there were also some secret people who came here, and the number was unknown.
Minister He also understood that this was a counterattack by Li Shaoyi. If you don't let me stay in North China, then I will come to your base camp. Pujiang is not something you can control. On the contrary, we have more influence here.
"Minister He is right. I'm planning to build some new buildings in Pujiang specifically to accommodate my people coming from the north. This is truly a great place, the most prosperous city in the entire Far East. Who wouldn't love it?"
Everyone thought Li Shaoyi would be modest, but he continued to talk. Everyone felt the tension at this time. Everyone thought the incident of the National Government stabbing them in the back was over, but Li Shaoyi still remembered it clearly and his counterattack was very sharp.
Minister He looked at Mr. Gu for help. Let's not talk about the things that happened in secret in front of so many people. If we continue to talk about it, many reporters will follow this line of inquiry. When the pile of junk is really dug out, it will be the people of the Party and the country who are lost.
"Stop talking about this nonsense, or you'll make people laugh at you. I received news that our fleet hasn't even set out yet, but it seems the Windmill Nation's army in Southeast Asia has already responded."
Minister Gu is still an official of the Party and the country after all, and it is impossible for him to watch the reputation of the Party and the country fall here, so when he walked into the house, he immediately mentioned some things in Southeast Asia.
"You are well-informed, old man. I just received news that those people from Windmill Country are courting death..."
While Li Shaoyi was speaking, he waved towards the distance.
An intelligence officer brought over this folder. As the Dragon Kingdom fleet was about to sail south, the Windmill Kingdom's military in Southeast Asia enacted a series of laws specifically restricting Chinese and overseas Chinese...