Qiao Zhiqing's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and after taking the envelope and tearing it open, he took out a piece of stationery, which was written in English.Kasia had already told her father that Qiao Zhiqing knew English.So Von Berg communicated with his son-in-law, and it was not so much of a headache.For him, Chinese writing and language are like the Book of Heaven.In his letter, von Berg mainly talked about Poland's next development plan, and for Poland, the current situation is indeed not optimistic.Poland was bordered to the north by the newly rising power of Prussia, to the west by its rival Austria-Hungary, and to the east and south by the Russian Empire.It is only fitting to say that it is surrounded by enemies on all sides.Now that Poland has just gained independence, the most important problem facing it is how to maintain this regime.Von Berg meant to prepare an alliance with France to help France contain Prussia's growth.Then, relying on the strength of France, I believe that Russia and Austria-Hungary will not dare to attack Poland easily.He also wants this son-in-law to do a little favor in the East, create some chaos for Russia, so that Russia can't take care of everything.Poles have had a favorable impression of France since the time of Napoleon, when Napoleon defeated the Austrian Empire, Prussia, and Russia, and was hailed as the liberator of Polish independence.After reading the letter, Qiao Zhiqing felt a little bad in his heart, because he knew that according to the development of history, the Franco-Prussian War ended with the defeat of France."
Your Excellency, we in Poland have benefited a lot in China, but we have never been able to reciprocate.Our President is deeply sorry, so he also brought 1,000 taels of gold this time, which is regarded as the last time His Excellency the President helped us with the arms of Poland. ”Polish Ambassador Boruc gave Qiao Zhiqing a meeting gift, and a father-in-law can't call his son-in-law to work in vain."
Mr.
Boruc, I am well aware of your situation in Poland.You can rest assured that New China, as an ally of Poland, will naturally do its best to assist you.After the beginning of spring next year, we will launch a general offensive against the Kanto region.When the time comes, when the reunification of New China is completed, the first thing we have to deal with is Tsarist Russia. ”Qiao Zhiqing made a serious promise to Boruts, and he was still very satisfied with this generous father-in-law.Poland has just been stated, and everywhere is the time of money.It was not easy for him to scrape together a thousand taels of gold."
Thank you, Your Excellency, and I believe that our two countries will cooperate more closely in the future."
As soon as Boruts heard this, he was relieved, the other party was the president of a country, and he would not say big things to deceive him.The old guy also brought a case of good vodka from Poland this time, and he had to have a drink with Qiao Zhiqing.This wine has a strong aroma and a fragrant aroma.Each bottle has been stored in oak barrels for several years, and has been dubbed the "eaux-de-vie spirit" by the Poles for three rounds, and the two are not as reserved as when they first met.When Qiao Zhiqing was on a mission in later generations, he often brought a bottle of this wine.At critical times, it can also be used as a disinfectant.The more the two of them drank, the more happy they became, and if they were not careful, the two bottles were finished, and it was really a thousand glasses of wine for a confidant.Although the old guy is an ambassador, he is also from a Polish aristocratic background.But after drinking too much, he hugged Qiao Zhiqing's arm and cried, no longer caring about the image of the ambassador."
Mr.
President, the Polish people look up to you as a God-given savior.Without you, I don't know when Poland's independence will have to wait, thank you so much, thank you" Boruc burst into tears, and when he thought of Poland's restoration, he was happy in his heart."
Mr.
Ambassador, like you Poland, we in New China have been humiliated by the European powers in the past.Let's talk about the largest royal garden in Beijing, the Old Summer Palace.You have time to go there and take a look, now it has become a ruin, we all remember this hatred in our hearts, who set the fire there at the beginning, who robbed the things there, we will definitely let them double the service in the future, you can rest assured, as long as Poland and China form an alliance for one day, if anyone bullies Poland, our new China will not agree" Volga's degree is higher than that of the second pot, Qiao Zhiqing also drank a little big, and even his tongue became straight when he spoke."
The president is right, whoever bullies us, we will let him pay back double."
Boruc filled Qiao Zhi with another glass, although it was a little fluttery, but the Poles often did that.Every time I drink with a friend, I have to get down on my stomach.Qiao Zhiqing was full of energy, but his mind was becoming more and more sober, so he wanted to give some advice to this Polish ally, "Mr.
Ambassador, what I said below is very important, you must write it down and report it all to your president." ”"President, please say, this little wine can't drink us, our heads are still clear" Boruc's Chinese does not know who he learned from, although it is a little blunt, but it is also a mouthful of Beijing dialect."
You just said that your president wants to form an alliance with Prussia" Qiao Zhiqing frowned and paused."
Yes, that's right, it's Prussia.It had just gained independence from the Austrian Empire and was preparing to unite the German states to form the German Confederation.After the collapse of the Austrian Empire, it was also reorganized, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire had just been established" Boruts gave Qiao Zhiqing a brief introduction to the current situation, and wrote down every word Qiao Zhiqing said with his ears pricked up.They had only been seeing each other for less than two days, but Boruc was sure that the young man was anything but ordinary."
Mr.
Ambassador, I am not optimistic about the alliance between Poland and France."
Qiao Zhiqing took advantage of the wine and walked to the front of a world map with a glass of vodka.The world map is the standard equipment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and wherever it is related to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the world map is hung everywhere."
I don't know what the president thinks" Boruc looked at Qiao Zhiqing's serious appearance, and immediately lost his sense of drinking, and his head was unusually sober."
The war which is now going on between Prussia and France, if I judge correctly, will end in the spring of next year.The result was a defeat for France, and the Prussian president drove straight into Paris.As a result of this war, the class contradictions in France at home have increased dramatically, and a new round of class revolution will inevitably break out.The Second French Empire collapsed, and King Louis went into exile in England. ”Qiao Zhiqing pointed to the map and analyzed it with Boruts, which was really shocking, and made Boruts stunned."
Your Excellency, King Louis was the nephew of Napoleon the Great, I have met him a few times, and he was also a very capable monarch.France is strong, and the number of troops is much larger than that of Prussia, so it should not be defeated," Borutz shook his head, and could not accept this point of view."
Mr.
Ambassador, Prussia did not rise overnight.Last year, they fought Austria, didn't they win in seven weeks, this nation is terrible, and once united, it can exert extraordinary strength.France seems to be huge, but it has long been full of shortcomings in the country.In the face of Prussia's iron-blooded policy, France was simply powerless to stop it.Mr.
Ambassador, believe it or not, the rise of Prussia is something that no one can stop.The Franco-Prussian battle of Sedan will soon be over, and you will know that the French army will be defeated at Sedan and that King Louis will be captured. ”Qiao Zhiqing is familiar with the Franco-Prussian War, and the "Battle of Sedang" between the two countries is often used as a classic by military academies.After this battle, all the elite of the French army were surrounded and annihilated by Prussia, and they were no longer able to stop the Prussian invasion.It is worth mentioning that the Paris Commune, the first proletarian power in the world, was established at this time, and although it lasted only two months, it was indeed a milestone in the proletarian revolution."
Then Mr.
President means that we are going to make an alliance with Prussia" This thought flashed through Borutz's mind, and he immediately broke out in a cold sweat.Prussia was Poland's sworn enemy, and Poland was divided between Russia, Prussia, and Austria."
Mr.
Ambassador, there is never an eternal enemy, only eternal interests.Now, if you are on the side of France, next year Prussia will win a great victory, and you will definitely come back to Poland for revenge.Now you might as well send a favor and stand with Prussia.If the war is won next year, you will naturally share in the benefits. ”Qiao Zhiqing said frankly, what he said was indeed a big truth.The two countries are friends today, but tomorrow they may be enemies, and where will the hostility continue for a long time."
But our biggest enemy of Poland is still Russia, Prussia will help us resist Russia, and once Prussia is strong, will it not take the opportunity to annex us" Borutz was still a little reluctant to accept this view, but apparently he had wavered."
Mr.
Ambassador, once Prussia rises, Britain will certainly not sit idly by.Britain, a small island on the side of Europe, has always pursued a policy of equilibrium towards Europe, and it will not allow Prussia to develop and grow and break the balance of Europe.After this war, France's hegemony in Europe will also plummet.It would inevitably unite Great Britain, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and the great powers of Europe to contain Germany.You and Prussia share the same fundamental interests, and both seek independence surrounded by powerful powers.I believe that Prussia will unite you as an ally, and will not make enemies for yourself casually" Qiao Zhiqing pointed to the map and analyzed the future situation again, his eyes were vicious, and he had to convince Borutz as soon as he spoke.In the past, they Poland had always looked at the problem from one point, but Qiao Zhiqing's analysis this time looked at the overall situation, and the difference in insight and height between the two was 108,000 miles."
Your Excellency President, there is an old saying in China that it is better to listen to your words than to study for ten years, and today you are really taught."
If Borutz was a little hesitant before, after Qiao Zhiqing's analysis, it can be regarded as an enlightenment, and he suddenly became enlightened.At this time, I was also shocked into a cold sweat, if Poland really announced an alliance with France to resist Prussia, the consequences would be unimaginable.France, after its defeat, will certainly also sell Poland to Russia and Austria-Hungary as a gift against Prussia."
Then don't disturb Mr.
Ambassador's rest, your Polish vodka is very delicious, I'll come to the ambassador to drink another day" Qiao Zhiqing finished speaking, and his alcohol addiction was relieved, and he got up and hugged his fists and said goodbye to Boruc.He persuaded everything he could, and it was up to von Berg to judge what to do.If he still stubbornly insisted on forming an alliance with France, then New China would not need to cooperate with this short-sighted ally.Anyway, now that the strategy of delaying Russia has been reached, Poland is independent or not, and its impact on New China is indeed no longer important
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