Expedition to Europe

After learning about the Pope's invitation, Qin Zhiyuan immediately expressed his willingness to meet the Pope at an appropriate time.

This was not difficult to arrange. Auerbach's purpose was to determine Qin Zhiyuan's intention. If Qin Zhiyuan had no prejudice against Christianity, then Qin Zhiyuan would get the support of His Holiness the Pope. If Qin Zhiyuan was not interested in Christianity, the Pope would not be so eager to help him.

Qin Zhiyuan was not stupid, but very smart. He immediately chose the option that was most beneficial to him.

Although the influence of Christianity in European secular society was not as great as before, it was a religious organization that had ruled Europe for thousands of years and had a large number of supporters in Europe.

Qin Zhiyuan came from a hundred years later, and he knew the development of society very well.

China, with a history of 5,000 years of civilization, had lagged far behind the mainstream society in the early 20th century. Qin Zhiyuan wanted the Chinese nation to rise again, and from now on he had to learn from Western society.

This was not self-deprecation, nor was it worshipping foreigners. This was the price a nation had to pay if it wanted to rise.

No one could get something for nothing.

If we immerse ourselves in the legacy left by our ancestors and do not make progress, the gap between China and the West will only grow larger.

Since we want to gain recognition from Western society, Qin Zhiyuan must integrate into Western society, whether in terms of thought or belief.

Auerbach was very happy to hear Qin Zhiyuan's statement, and immediately promised to report to the Pope. Then, after congratulating Qin Zhiyuan on his success, he left with a group of white robes.

After sending off the white robes, Qin Zhiyuan was puzzled. It is a good thing to meet the Pope, but I don't know who will interfere.

"Who? Who else! The son-of-a-bitch Englishman."

At the summer midnight restaurant, Qin Zhiyuan had lunch with Bastien and Bruno. Speaking of the British, Bastien gritted his teeth. It seems that the British left Bastien with bad memories on the Somme front.

The son-of-a-bitch Englishman refers to the newly appointed British Prime Minister Lloyd George. Lloyd George's way of coming to power was not fair and aboveboard. Many people scolded him, not only the French, but also the British generals. For example, General Haig, the commander-in-chief of the British army on the Somme front, always scolded Lloyd George in this way, regardless of the occasion and without any disguise.

"So, why did the British?" Qin Zhiyuan was a little puzzled.

Although there were some unpleasant things between Qin Zhiyuan and the British, Qin Zhiyuan believed that it was far from the point of tearing their faces apart. Qin Zhiyuan and the British are still friendly forces now. Since they are friendly forces, they cannot hold each other back. This is the most basic trust.

"For no reason, Lloyd George is a Protestant, he hates Catholicism, and at the same time, this guy is also a racist." Bastien is not as kind as Qin Zhiyuan. When it comes to Lloyd George, Bastien has no good feelings.

Racism, this thing that is hated by countless people, has a huge market in the West. At this time, British Prime Minister Lloyd George, US President Woodrow Wilson, even German Emperor Wilhelm II, and Russian Tsar Nicholas II, etc., were all racists.

Racism is not just white people discriminating against other people of color. Racism is also rampant among white people. Jews are the biggest victims of racism.

"Racism, this is disgusting." As an Oriental, Qin Zhiyuan is also a victim of racism. He has reason to hate racists.

"Let's talk about something happy. We can't always talk about this. We can talk about something else." Bruno adjusted the atmosphere.

"Why not, Qin, if you don't come, I will go to you. Our business is going well. The patent has been bought. Allen is on his way back. Soon, we will have our own factory." Bastian followed suit.

"Yes, this is really happy. I will prepare the people and you will prepare the factory. As long as the conditions are right, we will start production immediately. Bruno, I would also like to trouble you to find some people to improve this thing to make it more reliable and easier to produce." Qin Zhiyuan strategized.

Bruno has been in logistics, so he must know more people. Therefore, it is most appropriate for Bruno to find someone to improve the zipper.

"Okay, no problem. I know a lot of clever guys. It's a pity that our 'LLL' has not yet opened, and you have become a general. It's really enviable." Bruno flattered him without leaving any trace.

"LLL" comes from the first letter of the French colonel. When Qin Zhiyuan, Bastien and Bruno proposed to use this as a trademark, they were all colonels. Now, more than a month has passed, Qin Zhiyuan has been promoted to general, while Bastien and Bruno are still standing still.

"Don't be envious, you will have a chance too. Then we can create another 'GGG'. Three generals, what do you think?" Qin Zhiyuan picked up the champagne and tasted it. It was slightly better than the champagne distributed by the French Army Department, but the price was a world of difference.

GGG comes from Général, which is the French spelling of the term general.

"Hahaha... this is a good idea. When the time comes, 'GGG' will be the parent company, 'LLL' will be the subsidiary, and we can form a group." Bastian's thinking is more out of the ordinary, and he can keep up with Qin Zhiyuan's pace.

"Then why not 'MMM'? Wouldn't three marshals be better?" Bruno tried to join in the fun.

"That's the name of the board of directors, representing the three of us." Qin Zhiyuan was full of confidence.

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As a member of the Foreign Legion, Qin Zhiyuan is confident that he can become a marshal. Anyway, Qin Zhiyuan is not French. Even if the French grant Qin Zhiyuan the title of marshal, France will not pay a penny for it when Qin Zhiyuan returns to China. Bastien and Bruno are not easy. As Frenchmen, they have to get to the level of Foch if they want to get the title of marshal.

"Hahaha... Qin, you are so right. I want to drink with you for the three old guys starting with M." Although it was just a fantasy, Bastien was still immersed in it.

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At dinner, Qin Zhiyuan met Pierre.

Pierre was busy all day, tired and hungry, and collapsed on a chair in the Summer Midnight Restaurant, eating and drinking without caring about his image.

Seeing Pierre working so hard, Qin Zhiyuan felt compassion. Pierre is Foch's son, and Foch will naturally take care of his career. Qin Zhiyuan doesn't need to worry about it. All Qin Zhiyuan can give Pierre is money. But it can't be given directly. The French Ministry of the Interior is not a pushover. During the war, they kept a close eye on the soldiers.

"Pierre, do you know any chemists?" Qin Zhiyuan seemed nonchalant.

"No, but if you need, I can help you contact them." After getting familiar with Pierre, you will find that Pierre is a very good person. Pierre is always like this. As long as he can provide help, he will do his best. This is not because of Julie's relationship with Qin Zhiyuan, but Pierre is the same to others.

"Yes, I want to set up a laboratory." Qin Zhiyuan is not short of money now, but productivity.

How to convert money into productivity is a problem.

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