vrcanaries Chapter 732 Who is the robber?
Chapter 732 Who is the robber?
As for the revenge against our compatriots, Li Shaoyi is not afraid. You can do it on the first day, and when I get there, I will be able to do it on the fifteenth. Whether you can bear it depends on whether your muscles and bones are strong enough.
At noon that day, all the overseas agencies of the Windmill Country received the news that because the government of the Windmill Country in Southeast Asia had made some unfriendly actions towards Chinese and overseas Chinese in my country, the 72nd Army’s Hong Kong Office had taken some countermeasures. These measures were a bit drastic and most people might not be able to accept them, but this was the style of the 72nd Army.
When the people of Windmill Country received this news, they were dumbfounded. They simply couldn't believe it. Wasn't Hong Kong part of the Windsor Empire's territory? How could the Dragon Country's 72nd Army just act in Hong Kong without any hesitation?
Soon, Governor MacDonald sent a telegram of condemnation, stating that Hong Kong was a free city where merchants from all over the world could do business well. The actions of the 72nd Army in Hong Kong had angered the Windsor Empire, and the Windsor Empire reserved the right to pursue legal action.
But apart from this telegram, it seemed that the Hong Kong authorities did not take any action. The top leaders of the Windsor Empire also made a lot of noise but did little. They all wanted to eat Li Shaoyi for his offense against them, but when it came to substantive action, it seemed that all fell on Governor MacDonald.
The Windsor Empire has been boasting about being the world's boss in recent years, but only they themselves understand that their control over the world has weakened greatly. Even in their own colonies, various resistances are emerging one after another. Sometimes, the money they extort from the people in the colonies is not even enough to cover local military expenditures.
Therefore, when encountering certain things, the Windsor Empire has always talked more than actually took action. In addition, the situation in Europe is unclear, and this is their base camp. The main forces of the army, navy and air force basically stay in the mainland. As for the major colonies, it cannot be said that they are now ruled, but it is more appropriate to say that they are maintained.
Since Governor MacDonald has made it clear to the country that the matter is under his control and will have a decent ending, there is nothing else the Windsor Empire can do except publish some symbolic articles. After all, the Windmill Kingdom is not considered a great power, so there is no need to give them an explanation.
Of course, Li Shaoyi is not easy to mess with, which is another reason.
Although there has been no head-on conflict between the Windsor Empire and Li Shaoyi, there have been some side conflicts in the north. After analysis by some political personnel of the Windsor Empire, it is best not to provoke people like Li Shaoyi. Although our overall strength is too strong, we are not as good as him in some parts of the Far East. If we really confront him, we will be the ones who suffer in the end.
The loss of actual interests is not a big deal for the huge Windsor Empire, but the loss of reputational interests is unbearable for the Windsor Empire.
If they were to come into conflict with Li Shaoyi, Li Shaoyi would definitely adopt a tougher policy, just like he did against Japan and Russia. The Windsor Empire's military strength in the Far East is far inferior to that of Japan. At that time, the only option would be to send an expeditionary force from Europe, but this is basically impossible.
Therefore, the politicians of the Windsor Empire understood that in the face of Li Shaoyi's aggressiveness, we could only adopt a disguised form of cooperation and then end these things decently. In other words, the result stated by Governor MacDonald was in line with the interests of the Windsor Empire.
In the end, the ones who suffered were the Windmill Country’s overseas institutions and those businessmen. If you want to blame someone, blame your country for not being strong enough.
If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for wanting to teach Li Shaoyi a lesson. Before you make others suffer, you should first see if you are strong enough. If you don't have that ability, try to avoid trouble as much as possible, otherwise you will be the one to get smeared with shit on your face.
Batavia Governorate.
"These damn bandits are capable of anything. They even kidnapped our merchants. And those bastards from the Windsor Empire claim every day that they are a world power and the best in the world, but now they can't even guarantee basic safety on their territory."
After receiving the telegram, Governor Mandrake felt like his blood vessels were about to burst. He thought that the Dragon government would still do the same things as before, with at most a few formal letters of protest.
But now they are not taking the usual path. No wonder we have not received any protest from their Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It turns out that they have taken another path, which is to fight violence with violence.
In China, Fengche Kingdom does not have many businessmen and does not have much interest, but it is different in Hong Kong. There are nearly a thousand businessmen of all kinds and overseas personnel, with total assets of more than tens of millions of oceans. They are now all controlled by Li Shaoyi's people.
"Your Excellency, Governor General, we have sent a strongly worded telegram to the Windsor Empire's Foreign Affairs Department, asking them to ensure the safety of our diplomats."
Batavia Mayor Kodelk also spoke angrily, but these words could not make the Governor feel at ease.
A telegram of diplomatic protest?
Isn't this a common tactic used by the Chinese in the past? How come we have learned it now?
Did you forget all that when you were laughing at others? In this situation, a telegram can't change anything, unless it is a telegram from a world power.
"Don't we have any armed men on the ground?"
As a governor stationed abroad, Mandlake certainly understands what is most important. He does not believe in the so-called diplomatic anti-epidemic measures because those things do not bring real benefits and are just verbal battles.
"Some merchants do have guards at their homes, but the attacks were so fierce that they had no time to react. They've all been brought under control. Our investigators have received information that the Windsor Empire's Governor-General in Hong Kong, MacDonald, has been acting ambiguously in this matter..."
Kodelk said somewhat helplessly that the relationship between the Windsor Empire and the Windmill Kingdom was like that between a father and his son. Normally, if you asked people from the Windsor Empire to do something, you would have to give gifts everywhere. Now even if you knew that their governor was not working hard, it would not be of much use to blame him.
"Li Shaoyi's fleet is at the mouth of the Pearl River. I estimate their guns are already at gunpoint. Under the threat of these artillery fire, McDonald is no fool. He certainly wouldn't dare to act recklessly. But if this can scare me, then our Windmill Nation will lose face internationally. Pass on my order; arrest all ten of the largest Chinese businessmen in the area. This is our response..."