Australian Storm 1876 - Chapter 1117

Chapter 1117 Visit to Belgium

“Hehehe…So, you and Zhaoyi have one of them sing the white face and the other sings the red face. This will offend the French.” Li Fushou said with a smile.

The 5 major countries participating in the Paris Peace Conference were the British, French, Western and Italian Days. Each country sent two representatives to the conference to form a group of 10 to decide the main terms of the agreement with Germany.

One extraordinary and plenipotentiary representative of the Ocean Empire was the former foreign minister, Lord Tang Zhaoyi, and the other was Marshal Li Shuanzhu.

Hearing the sage asking about this, Marshal Li Shuanzhu bowed respectfully and replied, “The French only want to put Germany to death, the old saying goes; There is no need to take care of their emotions.”

“The French are aggressive, and the Germans are not like that? Anyway, a slap doesn’t make a sound, it’s not a long memory! France and Germany will be neighbors forever, and no one will be able to move away. When will the trouble continue? ”

“What the sage said is very true, I am in awe!”

“Forget it, these European countries are full of messes, let’s ignore it.” Li Fushou waved his hand, turned to look at the generals and officials present, and asked with a warm expression;

“Seeing that you are all in good spirits, it can be seen that you are living quite comfortably in Europe, and you look a little reluctant to think about Shu. It seems that you are not in a hurry to return to China, right?”

This remark made all the officers and officers present laugh, and Marshal Bian Chunsong replied; “Reporting to the sage, the whole army is now stable and the supply is sufficient. Most of the officers and soldiers have found girlfriends in the local area, and life is really good. It’s delicious. But we always keep in mind our sacred mission and never dare to slack off.”

“Well, the war is over, and this string doesn’t need to be too tight. Combining work and rest is the long-term solution.”

“Wei Chen and others on behalf of the soldiers and soldiers of the whole army, thank the Sage for his compassion, Long En is mighty, how dare you not give up your strength to repay the Sage’s grace?”

“The expedition army has established immortal achievements in Europa, showing the style of the world’s powerful army, playing its prestige, and playing its glory. My heart is very comforting. There is no need to treat the children of the army harshly, and the way of governance is strict and generous.”

Li Fushou summoned the generals and officials, originally with the intention of benevolent, every word and smile of praise was the kindness of the emperor, which made the generals as excited as they were bloody.

When he said this, he turned to look at the newly promoted Field Marshal Duan Qixiang, and said with a look of appreciation in his eyes; “Marshal Qixiang, your 2nd Army Group gave me a big surprise!”

“Initiating the performance of the sage, with only a few minor achievements, the sage descended with great grace, and the ministers were terrified.”

“Marshal Qixiang doesn’t need to apologize. This honor is your well-deserved reward. The empire will never treat any hero harshly. In World War I, two German armies were severely damaged, and the situation in Eastern Europe was determined. What a great courage!”

“Weichenke dare not do it, it’s just a fluke.”

“Hahaha… It’s just a fluke. After hearing this, Marshal Hindenburg will probably cry bitterly, and the military chief Ludendorff, who has always advocated attacking, must also be ashamed and inexplicable?”

Li Fushou laughed happily, and casually named the two generals with the highest positions in the German command. The kind of grand imperial arrogance that gave instructions to the country made all the generals heartbroken.

As the ultimate big boss, he was in a good mood, and the atmosphere of the meeting was extraordinarily relaxed and happy. That night, the saint gave a feast, and the generals returned with excitement and drunkenness.

The next morning

Li Fushou summoned the three marshals and Lieutenant General He Jiaben, the deputy commander of the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Fleet.

People are all selfish, and of course there are some scum in the army of millions. After victory, they are extremely inflated, get carried away, and do some outrageous things.

Among these people, there are a small number of middle and high-ranking generals and officials who use their power to buy and sell, hoarding, and oppress the rich merchants in the occupied areas regardless of their taste.

For this kind of worm, the external personnel of the Political Intelligence Bureau and the Security Bureau have collected a lot of black material, which is as high as one person.

According to Li Fushou’s instructions;

“The children of each family will be brought back to their respective families, and they will be severely punished by the imperial military law, and such unscrupulous evil spirits will be brutally killed so as not to tarnish the glory of the empire.”

After the decree was issued, the gendarmerie team immediately attacked everywhere, picked people according to the list, and resolutely arrested more than 1,300 officers involved and sent them to a military court for trial.

This big move immediately attracted the attention of European public opinion. After a brief silence, a wave of praise followed.

to be frank

The army of this era, whether it is Britain, France, Italy or the Ocean Empire, is not very strict in military discipline.

Extortion and extortion are common occurrences. Forcibly robbing women and oppressing the people of the occupied area are very common. Even if you report to the occupied area chief, it is difficult to hear anything.

The Imperial Expeditionary Force’s cleanup of military discipline has hit a large number of wanton worms.

After visiting France, the emperor’s holy car arrived in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, by train. The king and queen of Belgium led the royal family to hold a grand welcome ceremony at the railway station. They prepared a guard of honor and a red carpet to welcome them with the highest etiquette.

this way

The train passed through more than ten provinces in the northeast of France, which had been ravaged by war, and passed through the towns in Belgium that were destroyed by the war. There were countless charred ruins, as well as shocking trenches in the vast fields, as if tearing the earth.

Li Fushou witnessed all this with his own eyes, and was deeply touched.

This is not the description in the report document, but the tragic scene after the catastrophe. The battlefield that once devoured millions of lives is vividly displayed in front of us.

On the fields, the emaciated French peasants with dull eyes gave a huge sensory impact.

No matter what country you are in, the lives of people in troubled times are like a must!

From this, he thought again of Tsarist Russia, where a large-scale civil war was breaking out. In Eastern Ukraine alone, no less than 650,000 people died of starvation and more than 2 million people fled the famine during the famine in the early spring of 2019.

The Tsarist Russian Civil War was extremely **** and brutal. After the Soviet Russian armed forces captured towns occupied by white bandits, they would drag out rich landlords, old nobles and businessmen, family members of reactionary officers and soldiers to be executed as an example.

And after they left, the rebel white bandits made a comeback. They will kill the active workers’ activists mercilessly with grain and livestock to help the Soviet armed men.

The ruthlessness of his methods is no less than that of treating aliens.

When the civil war hit this level, it was the common people who really suffered. The small amount of food was scavenged again and again, and they could only pick wild vegetables and gnaw on the bark to survive.

Every nation that has nirvana in the ruins of suffering is extraordinarily tough and stronger.

Brussels Train Station

The Belgian King Albert I showed extreme humility in front of the visiting Emperor Li Fushou of the Ocean Empire. Brussels, which was severely devastated by the war, was the city liberated by the First Army. There are still two infantry divisions stationed in the suburbs.

The strong garrison of the Allies makes the Belgians feel extra safe and therefore popular.

After a little greeting, Li Fushou, accompanied by King Albert I, stepped on the red carpet to inspect the Belgian honor guard.

to be frank

He really had no impression on the honor guard of such a small European country. The army was messy, the queues were loose, and the heights of the officers and soldiers were uneven. How could there be any military appearance at all?

“His Majesty the Emperor, on behalf of the Belgian people, I would like to sincerely thank you and your powerful army for your immortal efforts to liberate Belgium from being enslaved by Germany.” Albert I said gratefully.

Li Fushou waved his hands indifferently and said, “Your soldiers persisted in fighting against the mighty German army in the war. This indomitable spirit is impressive. I would like to express my respect to you and the Kingdom of Belgium.”

“Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty the Emperor, and I would also like to thank your country for supporting Belgium’s demands to repeal the 1839 Treaty of London at the Paris Peace Conference.”

“The Empire respects the voice of the Kingdom of Belgium. Although the Treaty of London in 1839 established the independent status of Belgium, it also imposed the terms of a neutral country, which made Belgium extremely helpless when dealing with German aggression.” Speaking of this, Li A smile appeared on Fu Shou’s face, and he said in a serious tone;

“As an independent country, Belgium has the right to strengthen its armaments to safeguard national sovereignty and independence. The Empire will spare no effort to support the Kingdom of Belgium and is willing to provide relevant military assistance.”

“Thank you very much, this is exactly the help we need most.” Albert I replied excitedly.

At this time, the sonorous and powerful military music sounded, Li Fushou, accompanied by the Belgian king, set off for the palace where he stayed. In the evening, he will also attend the welcome dinner held by the Belgian king to cope with a large number of European nobles.

The visit to Europe is planned.

In order to ensure the safety of the visit, the local garrison and the Belgian military police have imposed partial martial law on Brussels. In this war-torn city, the streets along the Seine River are guarded every three steps and every five steps.

The **** crown sedans with the imperial flag drove through the streets one by one, with a total of hundreds of cars. Each big crown car has the royal logo on it, and there are tall armored car escorts in the front and rear of the convoy. Show extraordinary style.

The Belgians who witnessed this scene were stunned. As the capital of a European country, they were somewhat knowledgeable, knowing that every **** crown car was valuable and was synonymous with status and status.

There are so many “hula la” openings all at once, let alone this shock, is this the style of a big country?

The Belgian royal family also has two top-level crown limousines dedicated to the royal family. It is a special seat for King Albert I and the queen. The king and his wife have attended many royal family events. Many Belgians know that it is quite cool.

Who ever thought

The emperor of the Ocean Empire visited and took out more than 100 vehicles at once. This battle is too outrageous. No wonder the Ocean Empire is called a local tyrant country, but it is really rich!

(end of this chapter)