Expedition to Europe

The news media during the Republic of China period had a high degree of freedom.

The Beiyang government during this period did not know how to control public opinion. There was no news review system and no entry threshold.

Basically, as long as you pull a few people, set up a makeshift team, copy two news from other people's newspapers, and find a printing factory to print a "first issue", a so-called "newspaper company" can be opened openly.

And because the Chinese dynasty has been tolerant of "cultured people" for thousands of years, the public has a very high trust in newspapers. They almost say whatever the newspaper says, which also leads to the gradual imbalance of the mentality of these media people. There is nothing they dare not do, and there is no one they dare not scold.

In fact, there is a group of very special people in Chinese history. They are the censors who have the power to "say what they hear".

The reason why this profession is special is that they are not punished for what they say.

"Speaking what they hear" means that as long as they hear something, whether it has been verified or not, they can report it to the court or make it public without worrying about any responsibility.

Many people in the news media of the Republic of China now regard themselves as "censors". They can express their opinions on anything as they please without worrying about taking responsibility.

This is also the fundamental reason why almost all domestic media have been swarming to discredit Qin Zhiyuan and the Foreign Legion some time ago.

The law does not punish the masses...

But for Qin Zhiyuan, this matter will definitely not be let go.

"For the irresponsible reports of some people in the Republic of China some time ago, whether they are public-spirited or bribed, they must pay the price for the bad influence they have caused!" Qin Zhiyuan was murderous.

Price?

This is unexpected news.

At this time, there is no law in the world related to news media reporting, so reporters can expose other people's privacy without scruples and spread unverified reports without scruples. They can righteously regard themselves as "supervisors", but the media industry itself has lost supervision.

"Qin, what are you going to do?" The reporter asked tentatively.

"As we all know, there must be a mastermind behind this incident, so this matter should actually rise to the legal category. But in the Republic of China, I can't do anything, because I am now a Frenchman, I can't interfere with the police system of the Republic of China, but I ask those so-called "newspapers" and "reporters" to be careful. I have a backup of every word you say and every report you publish. Don't always think that the law does not punish the masses. It depends on who your enemy is. In the Foreign Legion, no one has ever offended the Foreign Legion and got away with it. Whether it's one year or ten years, whether it involves one thousand or ten thousand people, I will definitely track it down to the end!" Qin Zhiyuan put on a desperate posture.

The reporters looked at each other and were silent. They could almost foresee that their colleagues in the Republic of China would be unlucky this time.

"And I want to declare here that everyone, I mean everyone, all countries, if they provide protection for those unscrupulous media people in the Republic of China in this matter, then they will be our Foreign Legion... No, they will be the enemies of our Grand Duchy of Lanfang, and that will definitely trigger a war!" Qin Zhiyuan sneered repeatedly, as if he had seen the end of some people.

This is a fight to the death. The reporters present immediately adjusted their cautiousness in their reports on Qin Zhiyuan and the Foreign Legion. They really couldn't afford to mess with such a vindictive guy.

In fact, there are also unspoken rules in the journalist industry. For example, if some reports involve some big shots, the editor's attitude is to suppress them rather than take risks. Who knows if those big shots will laugh it off? If they really cause strong suppression from some forces, the seemingly powerful reporters will have no ability to resist at all.

For example, European reporters are very cautious about Qin Zhiyuan.

As early as after the Corsica dock incident, several British and French newspapers had reported on it, but almost on the same day, those newspapers were searched and asked to rectify. Then, within a few days, the rectification was not completed, and the newspapers involved in the report had changed hands, and all the editors and reporters involved in the report were all kicked out.

This is the power of capital. They don't fight with you in the newspaper at all. They just buy the newspaper, leaving you no room to make any sound.

For some newspapers with national backgrounds, it is also very simple. They don't fight with you either. To a specific person, a crazy carriage on the street can end it all.

Don't think it won't reach this level. Even in the 21st century, such things have happened a lot.

If it is specific to reality, Qin Zhiyuan was once assassinated. Although it was unsuccessful, Ludendorff did die under the assassin's gun. This is an indisputable fact. And just a few days ago, Villardum, who was forced to sign a joint agreement to recognize the independence of Lanfang, drowned in the bathtub in his bathroom.

This is another murder.

"Qin, can we report directly?" A reporter was obviously frightened.

"Don't change a word! If I did it, I will definitely admit it and take responsibility. But if it wasn't me, then the other party will take responsibility." Qin Zhiyuan didn't intend to hide it.

Even if the cruel revenge is not coming to him for a while, Qin Zhiyuan wants his enemies to live in fear.

Qin Zhiyuan wanted to let everyone know that going against the Foreign Legion would definitely not end well.

In fact, before Qin Zhiyuan and the Foreign Legion appeared, the image of Chinese people in the international community was ugly, cowardly, cautious, and "peace-loving".

Ugly because of the big braid that didn't fit in, cowardly because of lack of confidence, cautious because of not having the strong support of the motherland behind, and as for "peace-loving", it was because they couldn't win...

This press conference was the first time that Qin Zhiyuan publicly spoke out, and it was also the first time that Lan Fang spoke out in front of the world. Qin Zhiyuan must be tough, must be vindictive, and must not back down, because Qin Zhiyuan not only represents himself, but also represents the 200,000 soldiers of the Foreign Legion and the 7 million Chinese in Lan Fang.

"So Qin, you will go to Lan Fang next, right?" A reporter changed the subject.

The topic just now was so heavy that all the reporters felt lingering fear. I am afraid that their biggest comfort now is: Fortunately, I did not have a feud with the foreign army...

Really, it is not so easy to make a feud.

For Qin Zhiyuan now, he really does not take the general verbal attacks to heart. As the saying goes, "the people you can hurt are those who love you." It is because of caring that you will be hurt, and it is because of unconditional dedication that people feel that they are not worthy of attention.

"Yes, next I will go to Lan Fang for a while. In any case, the people there trust me. Since they believe in me, they must not live up to this trust. After a while, I will consider accepting the position of the Ministry of the Army if the position of the Governor-General of Indochina is still vacant at that time." Qin Zhiyuan talked about some light topics, and he could not always be entangled in those unpleasant things.

"Haha, Qin, then you have to be careful. If I am unhappy in the position of Minister of the Army, maybe I will choose to go to the Far East, and then we will be neighbors." Leotai laughed happily.

Look at their level. Being neighbors can rise to the level of a country. If you want to visit, you probably have to take a plane.

"Haha, that's good, of course. Maybe the three of us can sit together like this." Qin Zhiyuan meant something else.

The original text is in Liu # 9 @Book/Bar!

Together?

This is big news.

All arms were raised again.

"Marshal, from what Qin said, will you choose to go to Lan Fang?" A reporter was curious.

"Oh, yes, I have decided to accept Lan Fang's invitation and go to Lan Fang as a military advisor." Foch said lightly, not even looking at the broken eyeballs.

Foch is now the commander-in-chief of the Allied Powers and the only marshal in France. If he himself serves as an advisor to the Lan Fang military, then the level of the Lan Fang military is high enough.

"Hey, don't look at me with such surprise. I will go to Lanfang only because the salary they give is high enough, and I have seen the house they prepared for me. It is really beautiful and incomparable." Foch was beaming with joy.

In order to advertise for his son-in-law, Foch spared no effort.

As the commander-in-chief of the Allied Powers, Foch has reached the peak of his life. Now that the world war is over, it is time for Foch to retire. If he stays, it will be inappropriate because there is no suitable position to place Foch. No matter what position Foch is in, it will be an insult to Foch.

Going to Lanfang is different. Everyone knows the relationship between Foch and Qin Zhiyuan. Foch's joining Lanfang can be seen as Foch's love for the younger generation. This is not a bad story.

It's just that this "good story" is not so friendly to the French Army Department.

But Army Minister Lyautey is not easy to express his attitude. He has a good relationship with Qin Zhiyuan and Foch, so he can only shake his head and smile bitterly.

"What about Corsica? Qin, what about the research institutes and factories on Corsica? Will you move them back to Lanfang?" A reporter asked a sensitive question.

Since Wilson proposed the "Fourteen Points", the status of Corsica in France has become increasingly sensitive.

Corsica today is no longer the dispensable wilderness two years ago.

Corsica today not only does not need blood transfusions from the French government, but can already give back to France. A very obvious example is that just a penicillin factory has already brought great benefits to the French government.

What's more, there are two extremely prosperous and beautiful cities on Corsica, Thunder City and Trident City. According to rumors, it is already a paradise on earth.

The status of Corsica today in the French Republic is similar to that of a "dominion".

Corsica pays taxes to France and obeys the management of the French government, but does not accept French government officials or French government troops. Everything in Corsica is decided by the two city councils of Thunder City and Trident City, and even the French government has no right to interfere.

Everyone knows the efforts Qin Zhiyuan and the Foreign Legion have made in Corsica for two years. If Qin Zhiyuan wants to withdraw the Chinese from Corsica, then Corsica may return to its previous state, which is something no one wants to see.

"No, it won't. Corsica is French Corsica. No one can change the position of Corsica. Don't forget, I am still French now." Qin Zhiyuan stood firm.

Hmm, this is really a reassurance for everyone on the scene.