Section 486 Blackmailing the French Concession
So in General Charles' heart, Mao Yuanshan was a complete profiteer. He used this method to squeeze France's wealth in China little by little, and he collected 9 million oceans of them in one day alone.
Today, they were supplying them with a batch of canned sardines and other delicious foods. These French soldiers have been floating on the sea for so long, and their food is very simple. Now they see something delicious, can they still control their mouths? Anyway, I don’t want what you pay now, just settle the score with the fleet commander. The fleet commander will discuss with the ambassadors in the concession. They are all rich, and they have been plundering a lot of money for such a long time in China.
There is indeed a lot of money in the concession. It used to be transported back to France by the end of the year. Now the French government is gone, and the rights of these ambassadors have become greater.
In Shanghai, the French Concession is the richest concession government. They have already taken out 30 million silver dollars. It seems that this money is very easy for them.
The French Concession in Shanghai can be said to be the most prosperous place in China. There are many factories and shops in it. The tax they collect every month is over 10 million oceans. With some other income, the French government has made a lot of benefits here, but now they are really unlucky, because the French government has been destroyed relatively quickly. In addition, they have used weapons some time ago to buy weapons. Most of the money earned by the French government here has entered Mao Yuanshan's pocket. Now they are digging their last little surplus value. You can do it without paying, so let your French warriors be hungry!
I have to say that the French merchants in the French Concession in Shanghai were still very patriotic. They launched a campaign to make soldiers fill their stomachs and think that the lives of soldiers were very miserable, so they took out most of their property. Unexpectedly, their soldiers lived a very luxurious life, and even your soldiers could eat what you could not eat in such a prosperous concession area.
Of course, it's just a little more expensive. Anyway, you have money. In order to support your French naval soldiers, you can donate all your property. Of course, I have to let your soldiers eat, drink and have fun.
"Dear General Charles, please don't look at me with such eyes. I also meet the basic requirements of your soldiers. Although the fees are a little more expensive, it is undeniable that their mental outlook is much better than when they came just now. You should not look at me with such eyes. You should thank me." Mao Yuanshan smiled and poured General Charles a cup of Longjing tea. During this period, the general also learned to taste Chinese tea.
"We can't continue like this. I decided to accept your suggestion. We can join your naval fleet, but we won't fight directly. We just become instructors or something. If you agree, we can sign a contract. You must ensure the safety of me and my soldiers. We have to wait for a suitable opportunity to return home to fight for France." In fact, he has said these words several times in his mind these days, but he is not willing to say them out of his mouth. He knows that if these words are said out of his mouth, they will certainly save the lives of more than 20,000 people, but at the same time he will be nailed to the pillar of shame.
"There is no problem at all. The contract we have concluded is very free. You can stay on the warship like your soldiers. If you live there uncomfortable, I can build a military camp for you on land. At the same time, you can all receive a salary and live a good life in my territory. But there is one prerequisite, and you must abide by the laws here. Your French government has signed a consular judging power with the Qing Dynasty, but I can tell you that it won't work for me." The so-called consular judging power is that the French in China's territory. If it offends any Chinese law, Chinese officials will have no way to make a judgment on them, and they must be taken back to France for trial.
"This is natural." General Charles is not a child anymore. Of course, he would not believe that he could retain similar privileges. After all, since the 1930s, the liberation of the minds in various places has been very strong. Inequality treaties like this are abolished. Now people are under the roof, and it is already very good that people do not sign some unequal treaties with them. In fact, Mao Yuanshan also wants to bully them, but thinking that his navy still needs them to help, he just gives them a good treatment first. As for the opportunity to promise them to return to France, then wait slowly!
"I heard that there are some people in your navy and the Marine Corps who objected to my decision. I will give you a week to get them done. If you can't get them done, I will use the iron and blood policy to let them understand their current situation." Mao Yuanshan said while walking, and he did not give General Charles a chance to refute. The same was true for you French people back then. Now you have to try it out.
A weak country has no diplomacy, so this sentence can be passed anywhere.
The French are not just a weak country now. They are now destroyed and have no so-called motherland at all. That motherland is just living in their hearts.
To be honest, General Charles hated Mao Yuanshan very much, but at the same time he was grateful for it.
If Mao Yuanshan had not taken them in, they would have to leave the port of China. Although there are enough places to accept them in this world, it would be impossible to give them the current treatment. Even if they were on the territory of the British and Americans, they would not have been treated like this.
The Americans and the British are fond of their fleets, and they are definitely not like them. Once the navy leaves the warships, it will be nothing. They can only find a way out. At that time, they still want to enjoy such delicious brandy. Let's dream!
Chapter completed!