Chapter 154 Fatty Qiu, your British Empire is dead (Third update, please subscribe)
No matter how sour the men in France are on this day, this grand wedding held at Notre Dame de Paris, But it will always be engraved in history. Even French officials and sprint champion General Dai were happy to express that this is a symbol of friendship between the Allies!
Well, Pétain seems to have said similar words back then. Even saying that French women and German men are not only a love that transcends nationality, but also an important step in promoting reconciliation between the two countries.
Well, in fact, it can be said to be an important step in reconciliation on China's side. After all, China and France have grievances.
Of the two bullets fired on Bali Bridge, one was French.
However, the reaction from the outside world is not important, what is important is that it can win people's hearts!
After hosting the mass wedding, the original plan was to go directly from Notre Dame to the airport and then return to the United States, but at this time, I received another invitation.
As soon as the front foot came off the stage, before Li Yian could arrange some matters with his subordinates, a subordinate brought a British major from the Allied Forces Command. This time, it can be held at Notre Dame de Paris. Thanks to the coordination of the Allied Forces Headquarters for the mass wedding, everyone was naturally very polite to those who couldn't get over it. The British major stepped forward, saluted and said:
"Mr. Li, someone wants to meet you, right now."
British officer?
Although the Allied soldiers led by the United States and Britain are most commonly seen in Paris now, the task force has almost never dealt with the British.
Why are the British guys coming to your door now?
Ten minutes later, Li Yian finally knew who wanted to see him - Churchill.
Yes, it’s the guy holding a cigar and making scissor hands gestures.
Two days ago, Churchill flew from London to Paris. It was publicly stated that he was bringing warmth to the French people-sending thousands of tons of food and medical supplies. But it was actually a secret meeting with de Gaulle. It is not clear what they were talking about, but what is certain is that the countdown to Santoku's demise has begun.
Now, after having a secret meeting with the sprint champion, Fatty Qiu actually approached him. This... was a bit unexpected.
Although it is a bit unexpected, it is also expected. After all, a meeting with Churchill was inevitable, so what was unexpected?
It was Churchill who actually ran from London to Paris in a hurry, especially to see him.
The dignified Prime Minister of the British Empire. He ran over like this.
Sure enough... the British Empire of today is no longer the British Empire of yesterday.
The image of Fatty Qiu has long been familiar through later film and television materials, especially the photo of holding a cigar in his mouth and extending his scissor hand, which is even more classic. However, the first time I saw Fatty Qiu, this guy was not holding a cigar. , and there are no scissor hands, just...a face full of dissatisfaction.
"Li, I don't know what agreement you have reached with the Americans, but you must understand that Borneo is a British colony! British!"
Almost as soon as we met , Churchill put on a condescending look, and the arrogance in his words was simply undisguised.
As the Prime Minister of the British Empire, he seems to be really qualified to assume this aloof posture.
But he obviously forgot that it is 44 years, not 14 years!
My lord, times have changed!
Your British Empire is about to fall!
Faced with Fatty Qiu's arrogance, Li Yian ignored him. Instead, he took out a cigar, lit it and started smoking, without taking him seriously at all.
Uh...
Fatty Qiu was stunned when he punched the air. The other party's reaction was completely beyond his expectation.
While smoking a cigarette, Li Yian admired the scenery outside the window. It seemed that there was no one else in the room at all, he was just enjoying the scenery.
Seeing this, Churchill also took out a cigar, lit it, and took two puffs. Finally, he took the initiative to break the silence.
"Americans, maybe I can give you some promises, but North Borneo belongs to the British and will be recovered by the British army in the future. It is a British colony..."
Glancing at Churchill, Li Yian said.
"Legally speaking, everything in North Borneo belongs to the North Borneo Company. That land was bought by the company from the Brunei royal family with money. It is a British colony? It can only be said that North Borneo The continent holds a royal charter, but legally it does not belong to the United Kingdom. ”
"The law..."
A mocking smile appeared on Fatty Qiu's face.
“I find it a bit funny when you talk about the law.” Fatty Qiu said while smoking a cigar.
“Without British support, you can never return to North Borneo. The locals in North Borneo accepted the rule of the North Borneo Company of the British Empire and left the British Empire. , you are nothing!”
In fact, originally he did not need to intervene in the affairs of North Borneo. The Colonial Department would handle related matters, but now the Americans have intervened. No, it should be said that this guy's identity has made the Colonial Department scrupulous.
Roosevelt's agent.
This alone was enough for the Colonial Department to put a stop to it and even approve his acquisition of the company. Of course, the official had no way to object, as he said, legally speaking, yes, He is the legal owner of the company.
Now, the recognition of the Borneo Guard Force by the Americans has also caused some kind of crisis for Churchill, which is why he made his trip to Paris.
“Well, the Nazi Dr. Goebbels also said that.”
Li Yian's retort caused a look of anger on Fatty Qiu's face, but he calmed down immediately.
"The North Borneo Company cannot do without the support of the British Empire, and Britain will not give up its colonies."
While emphasizing this point, Churchill said specifically.
"The treaty between the British Empire and North Borneo, remains binding, Lee."
"Of course, I do not deny that."
Li Yian said with a smile.
"Mr. Prime Minister, I am very clear that the treaty is valid, but according to the treaty, North Borneo only accepts British protection, but it does not mean that it is a British colony. He holds the Royal The charter is not to rule North Borneo under a royal charter, but to accept the protection of the British Empire.”
Li Nian and his legal team have studied the treaty signed by North Borneo and the United Kingdom countless times. , naturally know where the biggest difference lies in North Borneo. North Borneo was privately purchased by the Company in the 19th century, and it was not until ten years later that a treaty with Britain was signed, which was a protective treaty.
This is why Li Yian repeatedly emphasized the law, because legally speaking, that place is indeed not a British colony.
Even Li Yi'an had thought in the past that Churchill might not be able to win a lawsuit with the British authorities in the future, but the Labor Party... With that prodigal son, everything is possible!
"Although there is no agreed time limit, according to the content of the treaty, the United Kingdom has not fulfilled its protection responsibilities, Mr. Prime Minister!"
Smiling at Churchill, Li Yian asked rhetorically.
"In this case, I can completely question the validity of the treaty! And overturn the treaty."
In the past, Li Yian would not have had this confidence at all, but now, the situation is different Got it!
Under the premise that the United States agrees with the North Borneo Company and the Borneo Guard Force, the British threat... is not worth mentioning at all.
"Is this your answer?"
Churchill asked, holding a cigar in his mouth.
“No, Mr. Prime Minister, I would rather engage in further negotiations than overturning the contract, and the colonies... Mr. Prime Minister, maybe you will try to protect the colonies of the British Empire, but what about after you? Labor Party What will they do to defend the British Empire at any cost? Civilian land?"
Li Yi'an's rhetorical question made Churchill stunned, and even the fingers holding the cigar couldn't help but tremble slightly. Compared with the Americans' attempt to disintegrate the British Empire, Churchill was really shocked. What Churchill was worried about was precisely the Labor Party...because the Labor Party could really disintegrate the British Empire.
Not to mention North Borneo, which the vast majority of British people don’t even know where the hell is, it is India. According to Attlee and others, for the welfare of the people of the British Empire, all It can be given up.
What if they win the post-war general election...
For a moment, Fatty Qiu was speechless.
The reason why he appeared in Paris was because he knew what Attlee and his Labor Party would do after the war.
They will quit the cabinet and then there will be a general election and then what? Those guys will use so-called benefits, salary increases and other words to encourage those stupid people to support the Labor Party. Just as they have promised for the past few years - the pain we endure now is to give everyone a better future after the war.
It’s just the increased welfare expenditures that require money!
Where does the money come from?
Nowadays, poor people in Britain have pawned their pants. No, they have all pawned their pants.
In order to win people's hearts, they will do everything possible to reduce government spending. To do this, they will even dismember the entire British Empire into pieces!
As long as they can win people's hearts, they will do whatever it takes!
(End of this chapter)