Expedition to Europe

There is a reason why Europeans have a psychological advantage over Americans.

The United States began issuing treasury bonds in the early days of its founding, and France was the largest creditor of the United States at that time. During the Civil War, the United States further issued treasury bonds, which increased to 2.7 billion US dollars in the late war, when Britain was the largest creditor of the United States.

The World War turned Europe into a ruin, and Americans finally waited for the opportunity to turn things around.

In 1913, the year before the World War, the total exports of the United States were only 2.5 billion US dollars, but by 1916, two years after the start of the World War, the total exports of the United States had reached 63.971 billion US dollars. Among them, butter exports to Europe increased from 4.5 million pounds before the war to 27 million pounds, cheese increased from 3.75 million pounds to 66 million pounds, condensed milk increased from 18 million pounds to 260 million pounds, and pork increased from 10 pounds to 1.5 billion pounds.

Who said Europeans don't eat pork? If you stand up, the Europeans promise not to beat you to death.

The more things you buy, the more you spend. If you have no money, you have to buy even if you borrow money. The British and French are not "shopping addicts", but in order to avoid being "beheaded" by the Germans, they can only be cruel and "shopping".

In the first year of the war, the Americans paid off the money they owed to the French, and the French in turn owed the Americans a lot. In the first year of the war, the French owed the Americans about 100 million US dollars. By 1915, it was more than 500 million. By 1917, in just the first five months, the French owed the Americans 1.3 billion US dollars.

The United States, the illegitimate child of Europe, has completely become the godfather of Europeans.

This generation is also messy enough.

Like other parts of France, most of the supplies in Corsica come from the United States, and most of them are paid by the French government.

Qin Zhiyuan feels at ease when spending the money of the French, because Qin Zhiyuan is also French now. As for spending the money of the French to help the Republic of China raise children, this is considered as the interest of the French bullying of the Chinese for hundreds of years. Don't refuse it. Qin Zhiyuan is not a "virgin bitch".

After inspecting the Boy Scout camp, Qin Zhiyuan came to the Anti-Submarine Operations Command.

The Anti-Submarine Operations Command is the Navy Department located in Cape Corsica. The reason why it was given such a rustic name is to confuse the French.

Look, I don’t have a navy. All my destroyers are used for anti-submarine escort.

Although this is a cover-up, the problem is that the French will buy it. If you want to get along in France, you have to learn to be hypocritical.

The head of the Anti-Submarine Operations Command is Douglas, who has some connections with Qin Zhiyuan.

About 30 years ago, Douglas went to the Far East and joined the former Qing Beiyang Navy as an instructor. During the time in the Beiyang Navy, Douglas and the Beiyang Navy established a deep relationship, so that he also developed a deep affection for the East. Even according to Douglas, if it were not for the conservatism of the Qing Empire, Douglas would have thought of joining the Qing Empire nationality.

After the Beiyang Fleet was completely wiped out, Douglas stayed in the Qing Dynasty until 1900. He confirmed that the Qing government had no intention of rebuilding the Beiyang Fleet, and then returned to France sadly.

After Qin Zhiyuan arrived in France, he was widely publicized as an "angel" in Capi because of his "miracle". When Douglas knew Qin Zhiyuan's origin, Douglas immediately found Qin Zhiyuan and claimed that he wanted to see the son of an old friend.

It was indeed the son of an old friend. Douglas served on the same warship with Qin Zhiyuan's father in the Beiyang Fleet. The two had a good relationship. Qin Zhiyuan's father had taught Douglas to learn Chinese.

As soon as Douglas finished speaking, Qin Zhiyuan believed half of it. It was impossible not to believe it. Douglas's Chinese was full of strong Cangzhou characteristics. It was really possible that Qin Zhiyuan's father taught him.

Douglas is nearly 60 years old this year. Since he is a navy, and an old navy, it is natural for him to be responsible for providing logistical support for Qin Zhiyuan's destroyer fleet.

Yes, although it is labeled as "Anti-Submarine Operation Command", this command does not actually have the command over the destroyer fleet. The command is in the hands of Allen, the general manager of "LLL" company.

There is no way. The current destroyer fleet does not actually have combat missions. It only has one mission, which is to create economic value by providing escort for merchant ships. Since it is a profit-making tool, it must be managed by business people. Only in this way can the surplus value be maximized.

Douglas was very happy to see Qin Zhiyuan: "Qin, you finally remembered my old bones. How is it? Are there any new warships to receive?"

Douglas is actually not old at all. He has a ruddy complexion and a straight body. Except for a little arthritis due to running on the sea all year round, he has no other problems.

"Hello, Uncle Doug." Qin Zhiyuan was polite.

When it was confirmed that Qin Zhiyuan was the son of an old friend, Douglas took the responsibility to act as Qin Zhiyuan's elder. Qin Zhiyuan did not dislike this. After all, Douglas and Qin Zhiyuan's father did have a friendship, and Qin Zhiyuan should call Douglas "Uncle".

This has another meaning. After all, Qin Zhiyuan is an orphan now. Apart from Qin Zhisheng's family, Qin Zhiyuan doesn't have many relatives. Having an uncle can increase Qin Zhiyuan's sense of belonging to this era, which is very important for Qin Zhiyuan, the "time traveler".

"There are no warships, not in the short term, and maybe don't even think about it during the world war. The Americans don't have enough warships for themselves, so they can't sell them to us." Qin Zhiyuan refused.

"Damn Americans, they have made enough money from us, and now they are going to conquer Europe with their own hands?" Douglas had no good feelings towards Americans.

Qin Zhiyuan's French citizenship is very important to the French on Corsica. Before this, although the French on Corsica were forced to rely on Qin Zhiyuan due to the pressure of life, they were not completely devoted to him. Deep in their hearts, they might still have the pride of being Europeans facing Orientals.

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But with Qin Zhiyuan's French citizenship, the little thoughts of the French on Corsica completely disappeared. Living under a Frenchman and living under a Chinese are two completely different concepts. Whether from the scope of social opinion or from their hearts, this situation is easier to accept now.

"The problem is that we need them now and cannot refuse their support." Qin Zhiyuan can still quickly adapt to his new identity. He has received training in this area before. At most, he has changed four identities a day to deal with different situations. He can be said to be familiar with it.

"This sounds really depressing, and makes people have to start doubting the meaning of war." Douglas is the kind of traditional Frenchman who can rise to a philosophical height anytime and anywhere.

"How is it, is there any good news recently?" Qin Zhiyuan looked forward to it.

While talking, a group of people came to Douglas' office.

Qin Zhiyuan took the initiative to sit on the sofa. Although the chair behind the desk looked more comfortable, this was Douglas's territory and Qin Zhiyuan had to respect Douglas.

Here, Qin Zhiyuan was the guest.

"The good news is that our anti-submarine ships have begun to serve, and the destroyer fleet can gradually launch commercial operations. The bad news is that a British company has organized a anti-submarine ship force and has begun to join the ranks of escort. Although it has little impact on our business at present, it is a bad sign." Douglas's face was gloomy.

It is indeed not a good sign. Although it is inevitable to have competition in business, Qin Zhiyuan hates people coming to the Mediterranean to make a living.

Yes, Qin Zhiyuan has regarded the escort in the Mediterranean as his iron rice bowl, and any competition can be regarded as smashing Qin Zhiyuan's rice bowl.

This won’t do!