Struggle in Russia

The news spread faster than Li Xiao expected. In the afternoon, those interested in Bucharest knew the news that the French friend was planning to suspend oil exploration. Not only did the news spread, but it became more and more outrageous.

"Got it! The Frenchman is going to run away, because the Russians are coming back!"

"Really? Why is there no news at all? Doesn't it mean that the Russians have no plans to use troops?"

"You stupid! Do you believe this kind of nonsense? I'm telling you, the provisional government has been blocking news that is not good for them. According to reliable information from the brother-in-law of the second cousin of my uncle who served in the army in Moldavia, Russia You guys have assembled an army of half a million men, ready to crush Wallachia in one fell swoop!"

"Five hundred thousand!"

"It's just too much! The French are getting ready to leave after hearing the news!"

"What about the French guy's previous investment? Don't want it?"

"You are so stupid! Is money more important than life! You can earn money if you lose your money, but what kind of money do you earn if you lose your life! So, we have to make preparations as soon as we can, run if we can, but not run Hurry up and hide your property, and draw a clear line with the provisional government as soon as possible, so as not to be liquidated by the Russians!"

Almost overnight, the aristocratic circle in Bucharest boiled, and the timid ones hid directly in the countryside or other provinces, and even prepared to move their families abroad to escape. Even those very few who were bold enough stayed behind closed doors to wait and see how the wind changed, and made preparations for the downfall of the interim government.

The so-called preparation is hoarding. Anyway, it is the common hobby of people all over the world to make money in the country. Starve to death the timid and support the bold. No one can get rich without windfall, horses and night grass will not be fat!

For a while, prices in Bucharest and its surrounding areas began to skyrocket. Flour and other daily necessities were priced almost every hour.

This kind of confusion naturally attracted the attention of the provisional government, but for these elites who had returned from studying in the West, it was not worth making a fuss about. They are familiar with the operation of capital and tout the principle of free trade, and they don't feel the need to intervene at all.

Because on the one hand, it is their relatives and friends who are hoarding, how can such a good opportunity to make a fortune be missed? On the other hand, both the liberals and the reformists, as well as the ultra-conservatives in the National Party, think this is a good opportunity-can the Bretianu brothers be included in the army!

In the past, under the banner of attracting investment and being friendly to French friends, the two brothers wantonly expropriated land in Prahova County, and almost all of them were robbed openly. It is precisely because there are French friends in the front,

Although these people are displeased and envious and jealous in every possible way, there is nothing they can do about it. After all, foreign fathers, especially French fathers, are the biggest, so they must be filial!

But now, the French father is going to suspend the plan to drill for oil and is not going to do it anymore. So since the French do not need oil fields, the purpose and rationality of natural land expropriation will disappear. In this way, it is very necessary for the Bretianu brothers to spit out the land they ate!

Of course, for a greedy fox, there is absolutely no reason to spit out what has been eaten, but as long as those greedy people who can't get started unite and work together, they can eat some together! At least they can't let the whole family take advantage of it!

So in the next day, the top National Party leaders in the Revolutionary Committee, the highest authority of the interim government, began to discuss this issue and began to reach out to the Bretianu brothers.

"I think it is very necessary to discuss the land expropriation issue in Prahova County in the Revolutionary Committee," Barbu Katarjiu fired bluntly, "Before this county was aroused by the land expropriation case, the impact was considerable. It was so bad that it even made a shocking murder..."

"...I think it is very necessary for the Revolutionary Committee to pay attention to this issue. It is necessary to ensure the stability of Prahova County, and not allow hostile elements with ulterior motives to destroy the hard-won good situation!"

"So I think it is necessary to temporarily freeze the land acquisition. It is best to send competent personnel to investigate, not only to find out the truth of the murder, but also to ensure that the interests of the people of Prahova County will not be lost!"

Jan Constantine would definitely object, and he immediately retorted: "I object! This proposal is really inexplicable. It is necessary to acquire land in Prahova County. If we can attract investment from French friends, it will definitely promote the development of both sides. friendship, which is conducive to improving our country's international status and gaining more international support. How can we be choked up because of a little trifle?"

"The people in Prahova County are also very supportive of land expropriation. The previous case was investigated by Ploiesti City, and it can be basically determined that it is alleged by pro-Russian elements. Their purpose is to destroy our efforts to establish friendship with France. .”

"If we give up halfway, wouldn't it be just for them to do what they want!"

As he said that, Jan Constantine gave Barbu Katar a long, vicious look. These two people have been at odds for not a day or two, as long as they have a chance, they will dig a hole for each other and make them trip up, it is really jealous when the enemy meets each other!

"It's a joke." Barb Qatar, who hadn't been acquainted with him for a long time, immediately retorted: "What did the city of Ploiesti find out? I can't even figure out the appearance of the suspect. How did I know that the suspect is a pro-Russian?" What? According to local rumors, this case has nothing to do with the pro-Russian elements, it is entirely a means for some people to seize the land and kill people to silence them, it is a criminal case at all!"

Jan Constantine sneered: "Now there is no evidence that this is an ordinary criminal case!"

"There is no evidence that pro-Russian elements said it, so don't mislead the Revolutionary Committee with your words!" Barbu Katarjiu waved his hands imposingly, "And the focus now is not the case itself. It's whether to take it or not." Continue the land acquisition, according to the latest news I know, the French friends have given up the oil exploration plan and are not planning to continue investing, so there is no need to continue the previous land acquisition.”

Barbu Qatar glanced at Jan Constantine for a long time, and said mockingly: "Otherwise, I doubt that this matter will become bigger and bigger and more complicated. At that time, whether it is another criminal case or pro-Russian Whether it is a new round of sabotage by the elements, it will be a huge scandal!"

"So I suggest that the Revolutionary Committee suspend the land acquisition in Prahova County. This is not the right time to do this. If possible, it is best to send an investigation committee to the local area to find out the truth before making a decision!"