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The four professional evaluation agencies are not famous internationally, but their credibility is still very strong. Therefore, the data they gave is still widely recognized by all walks of life; this is why France has no objection. But after seeing the final data, the French Foreign Minister didn’t even know what to say! Are you simply treating the French as fools? Or are you saying that Niger simply doesn’t want to solve the problem!

When did the house prices in Niger become so high that they are even more affordable than those in Paris? This left the French Foreign Minister speechless for a while. Even if it is a trick, there is no such trick; although France is defeated, it is not without the power to fight back; does Niger really want to squeeze out all the anger in France before Niger is willing to let it go?

If that happens, what will happen to the Nigeriens? Haven't they thought about it?

The French Foreign Minister knows very well that now is definitely not the time to fall out; after all, the four international assessment agencies will never make such a low-level mistake. In order to help Niger and damage its own credibility; where the problem lies must be investigated clearly.

The French Foreign Minister said very seriously: "Everyone, I don't believe you, but this number is too exaggerated. The housing prices in Niamey are not as high as imagined, and the current amount is almost the same as that in Paris."

"Is there some misunderstanding here? The cost of food and accommodation for prisoners of war is too exaggerated. I hope Niger can give a reasonable explanation!"

He said he believed in everyone, but his words didn't reflect it at all. It's normal to have doubts, and it would happen to anyone else. After all, the amount is indeed a bit exaggerated, and it even looks like a lie!

Regarding the doubts raised by France, as the president, he must not stay out of the matter; let alone let others face France directly, it is his time to show off; naturally he cannot give in!

President Osman said with a serious expression: "Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Paris is the capital of France and has a high status in the hearts of the French people; Niamey is the capital of Niger and has the same position among the Nigerien people."

"It is precisely because of the bombing by the French Air Force that it caused irreparable damage to the beautiful city of Niamey; therefore, we evaluate it based on Paris house prices. After all, it is also the capital; this evaluation is very reasonable!"

"As for the cost of food and accommodation for French prisoners of war, your Excellency the Minister can go and see for yourself; we have no objection!

As expected, the evaluation was based on Paris house prices, and the Nigeriens really felt that they were doing so; but at this moment, they didn’t even know how to refute it.

After all, what they said is reasonable; as the capital, Paris cannot be said to have a higher status than Niamey. If that were the case, it would be too shameless. A city like Niamey dares to be compared with the great Paris; it is simply overestimating its capabilities, and it can even be said that Niger takes it for granted!

Some things can be done, but they must not be said; as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, one must grasp the scale and propriety!

We cannot make a fuss about the damaged properties and other aspects, so the cost of food and accommodation for prisoners of war is so exaggerated; it is obvious that the French are being treated as fools.

The French Foreign Minister thought for a moment and said: "Your Excellency, you don't mean to disbelieve Niger, but the accommodation and meal expenses in the prisoner of war camp are too exaggerated.

"I believe that no country in the world would provide such high standards of food to prisoners of war, let alone treat prisoners of war so well; not even the Italians can do it!"

Unexpectedly, at this time, he would not forget to make fun of the Italian army; the French are really good at changing the subject!

During World War II; if anyone wanted to say who had the most complete food logistics, the United States would probably be the first one to think of it! Indeed; American logistics was indeed one of the best throughout World War II; the logistics support was very sound, and there was even ice cream to eat.

But there is a country that, although its combat effectiveness is not strong, the food for its soldiers is definitely worse than that of the United States! And the example of prisoners crying in prisoner-of-war camps because they were fed too well did not happen in American prisoner-of-war camps; it happened in Italy!

The individual configuration of Italian soldiers is very good, even comparable to that of the US military. An Italian soldier not only has three meals a day, but also other snacks such as chocolate and candies; if he is lucky, the logistics even prepare fruits after meals. Not only that, consumables such as cigarettes are also delivered in quantity as usual, and there will never be any under-delivery or deduction.

However, with this configuration, the combat effectiveness of Italian soldiers on the battlefield does not seem to improve. In particular, if Italian soldiers have not eaten pasta for a long time, they will be unwilling to fight again and may even surrender directly to the Allies.

Among them, in the Battle of El Alamein, Italy acted as an auxiliary and followed the German army to take advantage and captured many British soldiers.

When managing British prisoners, since they did not know in advance that the battle would end so soon, the dietary standards for these prisoners were not determined; they simply distributed prisoner meals according to the configuration of ordinary soldiers.

When the British army saw the Italian food configuration; canned meat, fruit, coffee, pasta, and various snacks and desserts, they thought they were on death row; they cried while eating!

The prisoners could eat the food of ordinary Italian soldiers and cry. What is even more ridiculous is that an air force colonel was shot down while flying a fighter plane and became a prisoner! After eating such a sumptuous dinner, he thought he would be shot by the Italians; but unexpectedly the Italian soldiers apologized to him the next day!

He said that yesterday's dinner was for ordinary soldiers, and as a colonel, he should have better treatment.

World War II has always been a pain in the hearts of French men. Although France is the victor in World War II, France's performance is really unflattering. Becoming the five permanent members of the United Nations is more like the United States trying to draw allies against the Soviet Union.

Perhaps only mentioning the performance of the Italian army would bring such pleasure to the French; at this moment, mentioning the food standards given to prisoners of war by the Italians is quite appropriate!

Fortunately, Osman was well prepared, so he smiled and said: "Your Excellency, Minister, you can raise questions, but the Nigeriens definitely have a clear conscience!"

"You can go into the prison camps and communicate with captured officers and soldiers."

There is no other good way now, we can only take it one step at a time. We are still waiting for news in China, so we might as well go and take a look. At least there is an explanation to the president and the people, and the situation of the captured personnel can be reported back to the country in a timely manner!

That evening, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs came to the prisoner of war camp. In fact, it cannot be said to be a prisoner of war camp; it may be more appropriate to call it a school.

There are really not many people who can afford to study in Niger, and most, or even all, of them are children of wealthy families. Ordinary families want their children to study; it is simply unrealistic.

Therefore, the construction of the school is definitely not bad; compared with some aristocratic schools in Paris, it might as well be more generous.

The Nigeriens are leaving their best to the French soldiers; it is not difficult to see from this; they do not want to make things perfect! After all, in comparison, Niniger is still very weak in front of France. Winning a war does not mean anything; if France goes all out, there are really few countries in the world that can withstand it.

If there were not Nigerien troops standing guard around, the French Foreign Minister would have thought he had entered a French military camp; it was not like a prisoner of war camp at all. French soldiers played football on the playground without any restrictions; there were even soldiers playing board games.

As a Frenchman, he knew very well what his own soldiers were like. If you were forced by someone, you would never be so indifferent; that is to say, life has been like this recently.

Just when I was about to go up and ask about the situation, I happened to catch up with dinner time; so I decided to go and have a look.

When I came to the canteen and saw the dishes, the French Foreign Minister immediately became uneasy. I thought to myself, this is not a prisoner of war, a buffet in a five-star hotel is nothing more than that!

This is indeed the case; the food standards in prisoner of war camps are exactly the same as those in five-star hotels.

Seeing that they were all soldiers, he stepped forward and asked, "Why are there no officers here?"

A French soldier said with a smile: "The officers have a special restaurant, which is more luxurious than here!"

Knowing that he couldn't get a clue from ordinary soldiers, he decided to ask an officer to find out the situation. As the Minister of Foreign Affairs, not everyone can easily contact him!

When I came to the officers' mess and saw the scene inside, I was both angry and happy!

I was angry because the officers who had lost the battle in front of me started to enjoy themselves without any sense of shame; they were simply the scum of the army! The good thing is that most people are alive and living well; at least they can have an explanation for the country, and the pressure will be much less!