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Chapter 564: The War of the Ethiopian Succession


June 23, 1940, 2781 AD, Geneva, League of Nations headquarters.

In Europe, which is full of fireworks, almost all important countries are currently involved in the war.

Only Switzerland has become a paradise-like paradise.

Switzerland is able to look at the situation with such a smile, of course not because it is a neutral country.

The great powers these days are all shameless.

Once the need arises, it doesn't matter whether you are a neutral country or not, let's fight first.

For example, the other Rui family in the north is not in the same neutral country, but the result is that they are fucked by the big beard.

The same goes for Norway, who was pushed and pushed again and again by the mustache, but it’s not a big deal.

The reason why Switzerland was able to stay out of the fierce war and remain neutral was entirely because they had a very fortress-like army and a fortress-like homeland defense line.

When the economic crisis broke out, Switzerland, which was mainly engaged in the banking and precision machinery industries, was also severely hit.

In order to stimulate domestic demand, the Swiss built a defense line around their national border.

Of course, it was not as good as the Maginot Line.

It’s an exaggeration, but it’s enough for the mountainous terrain of Switzerland.

The terrible consequences of World War I also frightened Switzerland.

After the war, they also stepped up their efforts to build their military strength and introduced a large number of weapons from China and the United States, especially cheap, high-quality, and innocent Chinese goods. , has even occupied the mainstream.

From automatic rifles, rocket launchers, 107 rocket launchers, mortars, grenades and various mines, grenades and other light weapons, to various heavy artillery, aircraft, tanks and armored vehicles, there are a large number of Chinese products.

And they also bought a large number of military-style mountain bikes from China, upgrading the domestic armed forces into motorized troops, well, human-powered motorized troops.

That's right, Switzerland has worked hard to turn itself into a hedgehog, or a hedgehog without oil and water, so it can safely maintain its status as a neutral country and watch the storm with a smile on the war-torn European continent.

From the perspective of the big hooligans around it, it’s not that it really can’t drive in Switzerland.

After all, a small country like Switzerland can’t handle the big hooligans anyway.

However, Switzerland lacks resources, is not a strategic location, and is so difficult to attack.

Even if it is defeated, it will not be worth the loss.

Naturally, the big gangsters do not want to attack and let it go.

Otherwise, Luxembourg, which is also a small and neutral country, would have knelt down and would not even be a country now.

The reason is simply that Luxembourg is located in a strategic location and has rich coal and iron resources.

Before World War I, it was the sixth largest country in Europe.

The steel-producing country naturally fell to its knees under the crime of holding a jade.

The same goes for Sweden now, where the bearded man came to visit for the same reason.

No matter what happens in the future, at least Switzerland is still peaceful now.

Geneva, where the League of Nations headquarters is located, has an even more peaceful atmosphere.

Geneva is a famous tourist destination in Switzerland with many places of interest.

There are the famous International Monument of the Reformation, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Grand Theater, Museum of Art and History, University of Geneva, etc.

The European-style buildings on the hills are simple and dignified.

There are antique shops with yellow and green circular signs hanging on both sides of the street, showing a strong traditional atmosphere.

Famous sights in Geneva include the Flower Clock, the Museum of Arts and History, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum and the Palais des Nations.

The most eye-catching symbol of the city is a fountain in Lake Geneva, which rises into the sky like a shining sword.

The most famous building in Geneva is the Palais des Nations, the headquarters of the League of Nations.

The building is located in the Ariana Park on the right bank of Lake Léman and covers an area of ​​330,000 square meters.

The architectural decoration reflects the characteristics of "all nations" everywhere.

The exterior of the street is made of Italian limestone, the walls and steps are made of Chinese white marble, the interior is made of marble from France, Italy and Sweden, and the wool carpets on the floor are produced in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Member states have donated various materials.

A wide variety of decorations, artworks and furnishing items, styles and specialties from all over the world can be seen here.

Today, a meeting is being held in the large conference hall of the Palais des Nations.

This meeting was proposed by China, one of the eight permanent members, and the theme is to deal with the coup in Ethiopia.

"Everyone, this is a serious humanitarian disaster.

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The rebels are wreaking havoc in the country.

Ethiopia has turned into hell," Gu Weijun, China's plenipotentiary said with a heavy expression: "Moreover, the rebels also assassinated the country's legitimate monarch, Hailsei.

Lassi I.

This is a rebellion.

In the process of hunting down the emperor of this country, the rebels also invaded our country and hunted down the country's monarch in our country, ignoring the laws and dignity of our country.

This is intolerable."

Gu Weijun first defined the incident as rebellion and invasion.

It means that we in China are going to take action.

We absolutely cannot tolerate it.

What do you think?

After saying that, Gu Weijun asked his secretary to play a few videos and took out a bunch of related photos for everyone to see.

Among them is a video of Selassie I’s plane being shot down and the pursuit plane being escorted back by China, a recording of the Ethiopian emperor asking for help from China, Ethiopian fighter jets, Selassie I’s body, etc. photo.

The representatives had mixed reactions after seeing it, and some looked shocked.

Apparently they were not aware of the matter beforehand.

Some fell into long exams and remained silent.

Some of them immediately started discussing countermeasures with their companions.

Some countries with ideas find it difficult.

This time China is fully prepared and has its own reasons, which is obviously difficult to argue with.

Note that in this era, only countries that are also major powers are qualified to reason with them.

If you change to a weak country, then no matter how reasonable it is, it is unreasonable.

For example, China in the original time and space history is just a piece of meat.

At a similar time, Gu Weijun was also standing here, denounced the war crimes committed by Japan here, but no matter how eloquent he was or how solid his reasons were, it was useless to refute the Japanese representative until he was speechless. .

But the basic level is different.

China is already a top power and the world's largest industrial country.

To use a popular saying, if China sneezes, most of the world will catch a cold.

No country dares to ignore China's opinions.

What's more, now Gu Weijun is full of anger both inside and outside his words.

Obviously, China feels that it has been slapped in the face this time.

The object of its protection was actually hunted all the way to the national border and then killed.

No other country would let it go.

Therefore, China must show something, otherwise where will the faces of the powerful gangsters from the top countries be?

"Peace in Ethiopia must be restored and the humanitarian disaster must be stopped.

We, the People's Republic of Japan, propose to immediately authorize China to handle this matter, because China is both the country involved and the only major country bordering Ethiopia, so it is most appropriate."

Japanese representative Shigemitsu Aoi quickly stood up and was the first to express her stance.

"China alone is not enough.

According to the usual practice, at least two other countries need to be included to carry out similar matters.

East Africa is also very close to Ethiopia now, even if they are alone," German representative Ribbentrop smiled and said with ulterior motives: "As for the other country, I suggest Italy be in charge.

Italy is very familiar with this place and should be able to help China's imports handle this matter."

The Italian representative immediately climbed up the pole and repeatedly agreed with Germany's proposal, saying that there was no problem with his decision.

The British and French immediately expressed their opposition and believed that Italy was definitely not suitable.

The British recommended Egypt and themselves plus France.

The reason was that we, the British and French, were the most familiar with Africa, and Egypt was conveniently located next door.

After that, all sentient beings were in various states of being.

It was as if the representatives from various countries had picked up the wrong script, saying words that were completely wrong for their style of painting.

The United States said: "Let's sit down and talk, and don't use force."

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The Soviet Union said: "Until this matter is investigated clearly, no country will get involved.

I believe the Ethiopian people will solve the problem themselves."

Well, what is different from the original time and space is that the Soviet Union in this dimension not only was not expelled from the League of Nations because of the "invasion of Finland", but actually became a standing member of the Council after the incident.

This is also for the sake of balance.

You must know that the BPC includes Austria.

Now that Austria has been annexed by Germany, how should this position be calculated?

Of course, it is impossible to give two votes to the two virtues, whether it is China, the United States, Britain or France. , no great power would do it.

So after several months of wrangling among various countries, the seat finally fell to the Soviet Union.

This is of course not because everyone likes it, but it is the natural result of its own strength and the influence of a large group of people on the country.

Well, since Bachang's attitude is like this, then this question has no result.

The next voting was a complete process.

China, Japan and the People's Revolutionary Federation naturally agreed to China's proposal.

There is nothing to say about this.

The two major groups headed by the United States and the Soviet Union abstained from voting, because they have nothing to do with the mess in Ethiopia, and they can't reach out.

Naturally, it's just a picture of "I don't know anything, I'm just here to fight."

It looks like soy sauce.

However, the two major groups headed by Britain, France, Germany and Italy are unanimously opposed, and their attitudes are consistent, as if they are not fighting now, but playing cards.

What they mean is that it is absolutely impossible for China to exclusively play Ethiopian copies.

They must be included in the game, otherwise they will never agree.

And China obviously doesn't want to form a team with them, so there is no need to talk.

As long as the big hooligans fail to reach an agreement, this League of Nations will be just like the United Nations in the original time and space.

It is a place to express opinions, nothing more.

China's visit to the League of Nations was just to make a statement.

After wrangling in all aspects, the League of Nations finally only passed a vague thing: a proposal urging Ethiopia to restore peace as soon as possible and stop the civil war.

That's right, it's just a "suggestion", nothing mandatory.

During the break, each representative naturally gathered into seven or eight small circles according to their respective relationships, and the people and revolutionaries naturally gathered together.

Shigemitsu Kui said with a flattering expression: "Gu Sang, I just said it's useless.

We can just do it ourselves.

There is no need to go through the League of Nations."

"Be polite before fighting.

This has always been our traditional virtue.

It doesn't matter whether they agree or not."

Gu Weijun said with a smile.

I couldn't help but vomit in my heart: How come the Japanese have studied with China for so many years, but they still haven't learned anything, and they don't care about appearance at all.

They actually have the nerve to call themselves "Little China" Of course Lao Gu would not have thought that this "little brother" sitting opposite him with a humble face would have a completely different face in another dimension.

That was not his "little brother" but his enemy. and opponents.

Also because of changes in history, Shigemitsu Kui didn't have the chance to be "bombed" by Wang Yaqiao in Shanghai, so her legs and feet are fine now.

By the way, another related figure, Wang Yaqiao, has no chance to become the leader of the Ax Gang.

He became a fan of Mr.

Wen in his own plane and voted for him very early.

Now he is Fan Han's subordinate and serves as the South China Region Director in the Central News Department. person in charge.

"Comrade Chongguang, are you ready in Japan?"

Gu Weijun asked.

"Don't worry, everything is ready," Shigemitsu Aoi said quickly.

Of course, Japan also participated in this operation, but they did not need to go to Ethiopia.

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Mr.

Wen gave them the task of containing East Africa at the border.

If there is a chance, they can also cut a piece of meat.

Of course Japan is happy to do so.

They already have territorial disputes with East Africa, and the two sides have been wrangling over the ownership of Lake Malawi in Feather Tail Lake for many years.

If it weren't for the fact that Germany is the boss in East Africa, and there is a South African issue that is not closely related to the United States, and Japan is still busy with its big move, they would have taken action against East Africa long ago.

Now that there is an opportunity, Japan will of course happily come over to help.

Maybe this problem can be completely solved.

As for the East African army, Japan has not yet paid attention to the combat effectiveness of the black millet.

During the afternoon meeting, Gu Weijun dropped another big bomb: "Now that Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I and his crown prince have been unfortunately killed, according to the customs and practices of the country, the successor to the throne should be Her Majesty Queen Zoditu son, Prince Solomon succeeds" The unfamiliar name "Prince Solomon" made representatives from various countries immediately murmur.

The representatives of Britain and Germany had their eyes twitching.

Prince Solomon, the son of a noble man, who jumped out of nowhere?

Gu Weijun had a righteous and awe-inspiring expression on his face, and said in an affectionate voice: "To rise and destroy a country, to continue the unparalleled world, is the traditional virtue of our Chinese nation since ancient times.

Back then, Her Majesty Queen Zoditu entrusted Prince Solomon to our President Wen Desi, and asked us At the right time, let Prince Solomon return to China and take over the throne.”

Promote your sister's destruction, and continue your sister's annihilation.

Representatives of the big gangsters rolled their eyes and vomited in their hearts: Why haven't I seen you in recent years reviving North Korea, Vietnam, Myanmar and other surrounding countries?

However, they all know that a diplomat who does not confuse right and wrong, misrepresent a deer as a horse, and is shameless is not a qualified diplomat.

Since they are all necessary skills for everyone, naturally no one will expose them in person, they just know it in their heart.

Empress Zoditu is the illegitimate daughter of Menelik II.

She is also the only empress in Ethiopian history whose official title is the "Queen of Kings".

She is also the first internationally recognized female head of state of an African country.

Originally, the eldest sister had no chance to inherit the throne.

After her father Menelik II died of illness in 1913, the throne was succeeded by Ejasu V, the son of his adopted half-sister.

In 1916, Ejasso V was deposed by the royal family council with the support of Britain and France because he was pro-German since childhood.

It was probably for the sake of good looks that he found this inconspicuous eldest sister to ascend the throne as the queen.

At the same time, Prince Maconnan Tafari, who had good relations with Britain and France, was appointed as regent and crown prince.

But Queen Zoditu did not have much power in her hands.

All the power was in the hands of the regent Tafari.

Later, she had differences with the reformists headed by the regent on major policy issues.

After an unsuccessful coup, He was placed under complete house arrest.

So the Queen's ex-husband, Duke Gugesa, was very dissatisfied and launched a rebellion, preparing to rescue the Queen and regain power.

But Brother Gugesa was very incompetent.

He was defeated by Regent Tafari after only a few days of playing, and he was given a life and experience.

In order to avoid more trouble, Her Majesty the Queen "died" of illness in May 1930, and Regent Tafari came to the throne, that is, Haile Selassie I, the last emperor of Abyssinia.

However, the situation in this plane is a little different.

Whether it is to avoid disaster or for other considerations, under the persuasion of a close female official, this extremely conservative queen gave up her five-year-old daughter and her daughter in 1924.

The two-year-old son was sent to the UK and China to "study abroad" respectively.

As for where the two children who are not yet school age will study, that is another matter.

At that time, in order to pretend to be a good person, Selassie I could not refuse to "study abroad".

He was eager to get rid of these two annoying little things.

Gu Weijun described a sad story with great emotion, an African version of the prince's restoration of the country, well, it's only the first half.

Finally, he took out a folder, waved it to everyone a few times, and said: "Here are the edicts written by Her Majesty Queen Zoditu when she died, as well as the letter of authorization entrusting President Wen Desi of our country to be the guardian, and Prince Solomon's The canonization edict, copies of some relevant materials, and photos of the originals."

"Mr.

Deputy Minister," the British representative stood up and said: "After the death of Her Majesty Queen Zoditu, Haile Selassie I succeeded to the throne.

This is undisputed.

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Now that the line of Selassie I has been extinct, then Her Majesty the Queen’s eldest daughter, Princess Yalis, should succeed to the throne.

Princess Yalis is the candidate supported by the UK.

There were a few more people in the German delegation at the afternoon meeting.

They seemed to have been rushed by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs on a plane from China.

It is said that he was a professor at a certain university in the morning.

They are all majors in aristocratic genealogy research and ancestry. take.

One of these temporary diplomats immediately stood up and refuted: "No, Queen Zoditu is an illegitimate daughter, and the order of her succession is wrong.

But the situation was special at that time, so forget it.

Now of course she has to go back."

According to the orthodox genealogy, according to the succession law, the next emperor should be Prince Selatu."

Although German designers grew up on product integration, they are not weak in the research of other issues, especially research that requires details such as genealogy, which is their strength.

China's research in this area is also not weak.

There are so many domestic masters and wild masters in the country.

It is time for them to show their value.

I saw Gu Weijun glance at a few new faces next to him, and one of them immediately stood up and joined the battle group.

"Whether it is legal or bloodline, Prince Solomon has the unquestionable highest priority right to inheritance."

The Chinese representative also began to quote scriptures, and kept everyone stunned.

"Who is this and when did China have this diplomat?"

Ribbentrop asked.

The assistant replied: "It's just a temporary one, just like ours.

I remember that he seems to be a historian and linguist named Chen Yinke.

He also studied in Germany before, studying European history and ancient languages."

As expected, Ribbentrop's face was full of black lines.

It seemed that not only the Germans had thought of this method.

Well, once this kind of "orthodox" thing is involved, there is no conclusion, because everyone's standards are different.

Diplomats' rhetoric alone cannot determine victory or defeat, so while diplomats continued to talk, a "war of succession" broke out on the African continent

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