C3422 Indo Colony

Vietnam is not just one country for France. The French call it an Indo-American colony, excluding the traditional one in the Bay of Bengal, while the French colonies in Southeast Asia include Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

These three regions are indistinguishable from the French, and the administrative capital is located in the Saigon, the mouth of the Mekong River.

In fact, there was no other place to choose from. The European colonial world took the ocean as its important node.

First of all, they had to have a good deep water port that could berth large tonnage ships, as well as a wide river entrance into the sea, so that the battleship could move inland along the river.

The axiom was only within the range of the cannon. This was not a slogan but a true means of colonization, and the range of the naval gun was the control line for the colonists to draw the map in that era.

By controlling the coastline and the river basin, he would be able to control the richest areas. As for the rest of the backwater areas, even if they wanted to resist, they would not be able to raise much money, much less obtain support from the outside world.

If there were three countries in the Mekong River, they would all be under the control of the French Marines. Naturally, they would all be the same colony.

This was a fairly fertile piece of land, known as the World's Rice Warehouse!

But it was just that precious, the colony that they stole with great difficulty from under the eyes of the British, was abandoned by the Government of France today!

When the baron received the order, he subconsciously thought that it was a fake intelligence report.

The furious Baron and the envoy from Paris clashed intensely, both sides even grabbed their collars and started fighting. The envoy was given to them by Thiers, while the Baron was appointed by Fa Huangnapolunsanshi.

If not for the British Captain being able to stop them in time, their noses would have been broken!

Before the British Captain left, he said something sarcastic: "No matter what kind of fight you have made, the problem must be solved!"

"Now that the Luzon has been completely conquered by the Chinese, and the Spaniard has been defeated, more than a hundred thousand of them are waiting patiently. Do you really want to become cannon fodder?"

"Forgive me for speaking bluntly, but you already have no fleet in the South Sea. The army only has these five thousand people …"

"We still have courage!" Old Baron shouted at British captain, spittle spraying all over his face.

"We still have courage, we still have glory! The warriors of the five thousand empires will defend the Saigon until they die in battle! We will definitely hold out until the reinforcements arrive! "

"I do not believe that the Empire would abandon such a fertile colony. I firmly believe that His Majesty the Emperor would be able to restore it! Long live the Empire! "

Crazy, this Old Baron is crazy! As British captain wiped the saliva on his face with a handkerchief, he kept scolding this old madman in his heart.

"Good, good, good …" I won't argue with you, since my mission is to escort the special envoy to the Saigon and my mission is already complete, then Mr. special envoy, when will you return? "

"I've already said it in advance, I won't be able to wait for you for long. I'll only stay here for three days …"

"I'll leave tomorrow!" The envoy shouted angrily, "You lunatic, you have to remember, the Empire has been annihilated. The Franco-Prussian War, Napoleon III, has completely failed. There's even a civil war in Paris!"

"The enemy's army has occupied our land. The most important thing for now is to calm the situation in the country, not to send troops to Asia!"

"But before I leave, I have to remind you that if you refuse to carry out the orders of the President, if you refuse to carry out the voting decisions of the National Assembly... Then, you will have to bear all the sins of provoking the Chinese! "

"I hope you will calm down and not cause any more trouble for your country! We've already lost enough. Do we have to fight another war with the Chinese over the Saigon? "

"When that time comes, even if all of you become prisoners, the motherland will still have to spend money to redeem you! Save some of your vitality for France! "

The words of the and the envoy caused Old Baron to instantly age by ten years. He could no longer hold back his tears as he choked with sobs like a child.

British captain suddenly felt sad for the dead fox. They were all Europeans in Asia and would not be able to be happy after suffering such a huge loss.

Although he hoped that France would be unlucky, it was indeed a bit shameful to be unlucky in the hands of the Chinese!

"Esteemed Governor, this war is not a war crime. Actually, you France people have already worked very hard … You... You all lost in politics and diplomacy! "

"I heard from India that... Xiao Letian is as cunning as a fox. He has already figured out the various countries in Europe and his ability to debate is so great that even we, the most experienced politicians in Britain, are terrified! "

"That's a born schemer, he can always stab his opponent when he's at his weakest!"

"From the European point of view, I would advise the Governor... Xiao Letian is probably waiting for you to retaliate, if there's another war here, I think the France will lose even more! "

"Failure is a very frustrating and painful experience... But we still have to recognize the result of this defeat, because the opponent has created a situation where you will lose even more if you don't admit defeat! "

"Ai …" Just that Paris Commune alone is enough to turn your France upside down. You should really go back to your country and personally take a look … "

That night, the British captain and the Special Envoy chatted with the Governor for a long time. It was only after five years that the Governor, who had yet to return to Paris, found out what had happened in his homeland.

This chaotic war! It was a disaster from the very beginning!

The French governor accepted the special envoy's order. He finally recognized the new president elected by the National Assembly. He also accepted the president's order.

There was a special envoy sent by Xiao Hexin from Saigon City that had come a long time ago. After consultations between the two sides, they decided to hold a political transition ceremony in October.

Norton Palace! It's the General Governor's Mansion from France stationed in the Saigon! This white house was renamed the Palace of Independence after the Second World War by Viet Nam. After that, the Vietnam Civil War attacked the Saigon and this historic palace was renamed the Palace of Unification again. It had always been a famous attraction of Saigon.

At present, the Norton Palace had just finished construction of the main body of architecture. Many of the auxiliary buildings on the blueprints, such as the garden, swimming pool, equestrian training ground and so on, had yet to be constructed.

Unfortunately, this magnificent, four-storey white palace had become the administrative center for the Chinese to rule the Annan region in the future.

The political exchange ceremony was going to be held here!

As the Minister of Residence appointed by the leader, Xiao Hexin brought three thousand marines to enter the Mekong Pass under the protection of ten warships.

When the natives of Vietnam saw their neighbors from the north enter the country in such a brazen manner, their expressions became complicated!

The people under the rule of the Ruan Royal Family had always been wary of their powerful northern neighbors. Deep in their hearts, they had always fantasized about the day when the enemies of the northern lands would invade in large numbers.

However, he never expected that the invaders from the north would actually arrive at the French colonial army!

What was even more unexpected was that in just a few years, the Chinese army of the East China Sea had unexpectedly defeated these Frenchmen and landed from the southern part of Vietnam!

The loyal subjects and filial children of the Ruan Dynasty were as if they had lost themselves. Despair appeared in their hearts!

I'm afraid I won't be able to keep this land for myself!