C1914 Aboriginal Counterattack (1/2)
”Are the local natives having a meeting?” The long table, covered with a white tablecloth, was filled with delicate silver plates filled with delicate French cuisine.
Goose liver, veal, salted snails... All kinds of vegetables and fruits, as well as the top-grade French red wine that was shipped over, the canal management company had spent a large amount of public funds to entertain the noble Egyptian consul, Viscount Ferdinand.
The band in the corner was playing a light waltz, all French experts, proficient in hundreds of movements, and very good at controlling the rhythm of the party.
The conductor continuously used his eyes to observe the rhythm of the wine table. When everyone began to talk about serious work topics, the entire band's voice would lower and lower, becoming a background music that did not affect the host's thinking.
When the topic of conversation reached the toast segment where everyone drank together, the band once again sped up the tempo, making the atmosphere happy. This kind of enjoyment was not something that an ordinary person could enjoy, such an experienced band would have to pay more than 100 Gold franc s a day for it, it was truly not something that an ordinary person could afford.
However, the Canal Company did not care about this small amount of money. The Suez Canal guarded the important transportation routes in Eurasia, and from the day they set sail, they earned a lot of money.
Although this kind of super large project had invested a lot in the beginning, the profits from earning money in the future would also be greater. Spending a few thousand Gold franc to entertain the General Consul, no one would be willing to check this kind of money on the official accounts.
The table was filled with delicacies as bottles of red wine and champagne were opened one after another. All of the major figures of the France side of the Port of Suez were gathered there.
The leaders of the various levels of managers in Canal Company, as well as the leaders of the local army, gathered together. They were like stars surrounding the moon, flattering the viscount as they drank their toast one after another.
When his face heated up from the alcohol, Ferdinand wiped his mouth and looked outside the window with disdain, ”Those barbarians are having a meeting? Do they think the Chinese way can be trusted? This group of ignorant barbarians can actually understand the profound bacteriology? ”
When the conductor heard the viscount's words, he immediately motioned for the band to lower its volume, and the beautiful music gradually became a background sound.
”Hahaha, Consul, your joke is too funny. How could this group of ignorant fools comprehend the science that is being explored in Europe? Other than food, there is nothing else in their minds …”
”Hahaha …” ”You're right. These lowly people know how to work hard just by showing a little kindness. What does that mean? What do you think about science? Hahaha …”
There was a burst of laughter in the room, but Ferdinand did not laugh, ”Oh? ”Since it's a bunch of ignorant barbarians, what are they discussing when they gather together?”
The gentlemen at the dining table were speechless. That's right, what could those natives talk about?
”Esteemed viscount, perhaps the natives have matters to attend to. They are discussing the wedding of a certain clan or preparations for a religious ceremony. In any case, the native nobles have nothing to do …”
Ferdinand glared at the blabbermouth fellow coldly. ”What if they're talking about how to rebel against our rule? Why are you so confident! ”
The guy who interrupted was so scared that his forehead started to sweat profusely. In the end, the cavalry Company Commander who was sent out this morning laughed, ”Esteemed lord, would the powerful army of the France be afraid of the rebellion of these indigenous people? ”Please be at ease, while we are drinking, I have already ordered the cavalry company to be on alert, we will be there in 15 minutes if anything happens!”
”Mm …” Very good! This was more like it! Remember, France's glory does not depend on blind confidence, but on meticulous judgement and strong support through force! ”
During this period of time, you must not relax, and do not provoke the locals, and definitely not disrupt the Great Bitter Lake's plan. If anything goes wrong anywhere, just wait in the dungeon for your whole life!