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    "I don't think he is exaggerating! Mr. Chamberlain, you have missed an important fact. All the changes you mentioned in Britain happened over a long period of time, and time has diluted the suffering and impact caused by the changes. But  For the Chinese, everything happened in less than fifty years, completely within one generation, which is difficult to accept. What's more, it was a desperate situation at that time.  Bankrupt farmers can also take a boat to try their luck in the New World and find new land. But now the Chinese no longer have their "New World". In this case, the suffering felt by the people will be even greater.  It's unbearable, and I feel even more desperate about everything. Naturally, the possibility of civil war is much higher." After thinking for a while, Chamberlain whispered: "You are right! There is indeed a high possibility of civil war in China.  But I believe that all the Chinese people will realize that there is always a shortage of smart people in the world. " "I believe that some of the rulers of the empire have discovered the crisis, but what's the use?  Did the emperor order the ships carrying the goods to be driven away? To destroy the machines in the factory? To return to the past?" Belfort asked with a smile, "This is impossible. This world has already happened.  Changes have made us like clowns standing on a rolling barrel. If we don't want to fall off the barrel, the only way is to keep our pace with the rolling barrel. If the Chinese don't want to end up like the originals in America and Oceania.  The only way out for the residents is to keep up with the times, even if it means a brutal civil war. "Mr. Balfour, everything you just said sounds so familiar to me!" Chamberlain frowned and thought.  After a moment, he suddenly said: "I remembered, this is not those Luddites (that is, the machine-destroying movement, named after the leader was called King Ludd, this is one of the earliest British labor movements, later known as the British  What the bourgeoisie often says about Marxists? Don¡¯t you agree with their views? " "I think you just said that you are a Marxist. Of course, I don¡¯t agree with this smart German doctor.  The view of historical determinism (that is, historical development has its own objective laws and develops in one direction regardless of human will), but there is one view he agrees with, that is, the economic base determines the superstructure, which is the foundation of the country.  When economic life undergoes tremendous changes, government and cultural life will also undergo tremendous changes. In my opinion, this is undoubtedly a truth!" When the conversation reached this point, Chamberlain's face looked a little strange, obviously.  The congressman, who was a successful businessman not long ago, was a little tired of the metaphysical content of the conversation. Compared with this topic, he preferred more practical issues, so he changed the subject: "Mr. Balfour, you just mentioned  Regarding the empire's East Asia policy, I would like to ask, what are you going to say in parliament? " "Mr. Chamberlain, I remember that you don't care that much about East Asia policy!  Balfour smiled and said: "If I remember correctly, you and your faction are more focused on the internal affairs of the empire!"  "Yes, this is the reason why I left the Liberal Party not long ago to support the Prime Minister. In order to win the upcoming general election, Mr. Gladstone actually joined forces with the damn Barnier. He is destroying the foundation of the empire."  "Chamberlain's face became solemn. His long-standing political opinion is to gradually turn the British Empire's current "sovereign state"-"colonial" system into a truly sovereign country, so that in the future, more brutal international economic and political struggles will be achieved.  To ensure his own advantage, Irish Liberals like Barnier are of course his sworn enemies. Balfour gently patted Chamberlain's arm to express support and comfort, but deep down, he was not completely convinced.  I agree with the other party¡¯s political views. After all, if Chamberlain¡¯s approach is followed, the native English nobility will have to give up a large piece of the cake to the colonial elite in order to complete this transformation. As a member of the Conservative Party, Balfour certainly cannot agree. ¡°  Mr. Chamberlain, I personally believe that the empire¡¯s East Asia policy is actually its China policy.  East Asia is different from Europe. If the main problem in Europe is how to achieve a balance of power among countries, in East Asia, China is the problem itself.  " Chamberlain's face showed a confused look: "Mr. Belfort, I don't quite understand what you mean!  " "It's very simple. If we talk about dealing with European countries, the empire will generally adopt a balance of power approach, uniting the weaker ones and suppressing the strongest one.  But East Asia is different. This ancient empire far exceeds the sum of the other countries in terms of territorial area and number of people, and it is located in the heart of the East Asian continent. These surrounding countries cannot pose an actual threat to it at all, so  Applying traditional foreign policy to it is ineffective.  ??In this Burmese war, we had to rely solely on our own strength to fight on a remote battlefield. This is not a good phenomenon.  Only by changing all this can the situation get better.  " "You mean, let China be divided?  "Chamberlain picked up a cod sandwich and broke it open casually. "Yes, only when this problem is no longer a problem can the empire's East Asia policy be implemented smoothly.  Balfour smiled and also picked up a cod sandwich: "In tomorrow's parliament, I hope the empire will agree to use this compensation from Burma to set up a fund to support those friends who are beneficial to our cause in East Asia. At the same time, and  Japan signs a loose alliance agreement to give it certain military and financial support. Mr. Chamberlain, I hope you and your friends can support me on this issue!  " "If that's the case, then there's no problem!  Chamberlain shook Balfour's outstretched right hand and said, "Then may I ask you to express your support for me on the issue of changing the status of New Zealand's Dominion?"  " "Mr. Chamberlain, you are truly a first-rate businessman!  "Belfort frowned, deliberately pretending to be aggrieved, but in his heart he was weighing what answer he should give the most advantageous way. "Belfort, you have to know that this is good for the future of Great Britain.  The island of Great Britain with a population of less than 60 million cannot fight against the entire world. The great Trajan was not born on both sides of the Tiber River, but this did not prevent him from becoming one of the greatest emperors of Rome.  (Trajan was a Roman emperor in the era of the Five Good Emperors. He was born in the Spanish province. He was the first Roman emperor born in the province. He conquered Dacia (now Romania) and Parthia, and expanded the territory and power of the Roman Empire.  Reaching its peak, Chamberlain here means that people who were not born in the British Isles can become the head of the empire) "Yes, Trajan was indeed a great emperor, but after him the Roman Empire declined!"  Balfour whispered to himself, but he finally smiled and said to Chamberlain: "Okay, I can promise to support you in parliament, but I declare in advance that this support is only limited to New Zealand. When the scope of your proposal expands,  When I get to other autonomous territories, my promise will be invalid!  " "Okay, I'm satisfied!  Chamberlain stood up with a smile and put the tea cup back on the coffee table: "Thank you very much for the afternoon tea!"  "    "It's my pleasure!  "Belfort also stood up and bowed slightly to Chamberlain with impeccable grace. Looking at Chamberlain's leaving back, Balfort sat back in the armchair. He picked up the letter on the coffee table and said,  He said to himself: "Mr. Gillings, do you know that your quill has pried the axis of the empire and moved it in its direction?  "While these two noble gentlemen were enjoying their afternoon leisure in the comfortable tea room of the Palace of Westminster, the author of this letter, Arkansas Gillings, and his companion and escort Duncan, accompanied by their guide, had crossed the Yellow River.  They are riding in this big car, which is a very common means of transportation in rural areas of North China, heading north along a dusty dirt road. Their destination is Wujing, the Youzhou Prefecture in Dashun.  One. ¡°Jiang!  "Gillings sat up from the rickety cart with great effort. Under the cover of the black felt hat, half of his exposed face was covered with dust. Coupled with the wind and sun during this period, it had formed  He has a grayish color, and at first glance he looks no different from a northern Chinese farmer. ¡°Mr. Ji, what¡¯s the matter?  "Jiang Zhiqing, who was playing the role of driver at the front of the cart, turned around and asked loudly. During these days of journey, this former gangster has fully demonstrated that he is an excellent guide. Not only can he lead the way, but also  He led the two foreigners Gillings and Duncan to avoid countless traps and troubles in the inn and on the road, and even became able to serve as a coachman and cook. With his persistence, Gillings even gave himself a very Chinese name.  The name of the flavor is "auspicious". In Jiang Zhiqing's words, as a foreigner, it is better to do as the locals do when you come to China. This will reduce a lot of unnecessary trouble. "Jiang, can you stop for a while? I think I will."  Want it again!  "At this point, Gillings suddenly shut up and stuck his head out of the car. It was obvious that the bumpy car was not suitable for him. "Mr. Ji, please bear with me for a while, I will stop the car right away!  "Jiang Zhiqing shouted back while shouting loudly! The cart gradually stopped. Jiang Zhiqing quickly jumped out of the car and reached out to help Gillins down. As soon as Gillins got out of the car, he started vomiting violently. "  Come on, Mr. Ji, have a drink of water and rinse your mouth!  " Gillings, who was already vomiting, took the gourd filled with water and drank a few water before he felt better. At this time, there was a sound of horse hooves from behind, and then he heard Duncan's familiar Scottish accent: "GillingsMr. ??, what's wrong with you?  " "This damn primitive vehicle, sitting on it is like playing on a seesaw.  "Gillings raised his head in frustration, just in time to see Duncan jumping off the horse in high spirits.
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