Next to the big table was a big pot with porridge in it. Surrounded by the combatants in police uniforms, the cook took a spoon and scooped out steaming porridge into the clay bowls filled with the table. In the cold wind in the northeast winter, the hot porridge quickly reached a suitable temperature for consumption.

Several European and American journalists mingled among the hungry people of Belarus who were unknown to know how many people were hungry in Belarus. There was a food spot at every intersection of the 10*10-meter chessboard-shaped road. The hungry people entered from the intersection where they entered, and first surrounded the nearest food spot and scrambled to the hot porridge.

Soon, the hungry people of Belarus who came here rushed towards farther food spots. The Belarusians, as volunteers, took the responsibility of guiding, telling the hungry people of Belarus to walk along the planned road and there were more empty food spots. A large number of hungry people kept pouring in. Under the guidance of hard work, they were quickly absorbed, like water pouring into the dry desert, rather than being squeezed into the entrance.

After a few bowls of porridge, the empty stomachs of the hungry people were filled with these gentle porridge. Many of them picked up the porridge, but did not drink it immediately. Instead, they used the heat of the porridge bowl to warm their cold hands. It seemed that the ice was melted, and many people, the White Russian refugees were already in tears.

Journalists from all over the world quickly took photos and recorded the scenes with cameras. Another part of the reporter went to the temporary hospital established by the Northeast Branch of the Chinese Red Cross.

The people who were commuting were sending a large number of injured and sick people to the hospital. Most of the hospitals were Chinese, and some were foreigners. Due to the outbreak of plague in the Northeast in the late Qing Dynasty, medical organizations from various countries sent personnel to participate in the fight against the epidemic, and later organized an international epidemic prevention organization.

Now this organization is not allowed to come, and all the volunteers who participated are under the leadership of the Northeast Red Cross. However, there are also reporters among the staff. Several British reporters saw a British doctor he knew at the reception for the injured and hurried forward and asked, "Doctor John, is the porridge provided by the disaster relief too lacks nutrition?"

Dr. John was stunned and his face turned gloomy at will. During the doctors' professional training, they were already accustomed to a poker face. When his face turned gloomy, they became even more cold. Dr. John replied unhappily in a non-London accent: "This is how they treat refugees who have just arrived at the camp, comply with medical rules." After that, he no longer paid attention to these stunned reporters and continued his work.

The reporters always have to find some problems from the matter. Unwilling to give in, they met the director of a branch of a temporary hospital. The director is French. Although he is not familiar with the reporters, he also politely received the reporters. The director of the temporary branch listened to the reporters' questions while walking. As soon as he finished listening, he couldn't help but stop and said unhappy in the French arrogant expression: "Will the reporters and gentlemen publish my answer truthfully? In France, too many reporters take things out of context, which makes me almost unable to believe the content in the newspaper."

The reporters immediately replied: "Please believe us, we will report it truthfully!"

The branch president immediately said loudly: "This plan was formulated by me and my Chinese colleagues. Their medical level is completely trustworthy. We have adopted the most suitable response to the current situation, including the porridge that the journalists and gentlemen are concerned about. Do you understand what I said?"

The reporters were all stunned. The branch director left a 'goodbye' and turned around and left. He left a group of awkward reporters on the spot.

Of course, there are also some journalists who are relatively familiar with medical knowledge. They used the radio provided by the Northeast government to send the rescue operation back to Europe immediately on the first day of the rescue operation. Due to the time difference, it happened to be before the layout. The Times and Le Figaro immediately adjusted the page and published these news.

The next day, the latest news once again attracted the attention of Europe and the United States. Some people appreciated it, and many people scolded it.

But this did not affect the progress of the entire rescue operation. As the reporters headed towards the road where the Belarusians came, interviewed the personnel and collected intelligence. The tragic situation of the Russians who came like a tide shocked the reporters, and the bodies along the way stimulated the reporters' mood.

On November 10, when the last group of Belarus were taken into shelter, on November 11, a summary report on the operation was first published in the Times.

About 1.3 million Belarus arrived at the shelter, and the number of deaths along the way was no less than 100,000. Although the death toll in any large-scale battle exceeded 100,000 in the just-concluded European War, the number of deaths in any large-scale battle exceeded 100,000, but the battles that could die so many people were particularly written. It was already terrifying that the death numbers this time were comparable to those battles.

In the afternoon of the same day, the Times' French counterpart Le Figaro also published a report from its own reporter. Based on the tradition of scolding Britain for all big and small things, the title of French Le Figaro is extremely eye-catching, "It is comparable to the century-old humanitarian disasters of the 'Irish Famine' and 'Indian Famine' created by Britain!"

Just looking at the title, readers can easily think that this humanitarian disaster was caused by the British Empire.

Zhou Xinghao, director of the Department of Foreign Affairs, was one of the old bureaucrats in Northeast China who remained. He had no experience in studying abroad and participated in some negotiations with foreign countries as an entourage. At this time, the Department of Foreign Affairs received several times more telegrams than in previous days, but Zhou Xinghao was no longer as busy as before. These days, he had discussed with the Party Branch of the Department of Foreign Affairs to deal with so many things. Finally, the few foreign affairs departments broke free from the headless fly-like dilemma.

Director Zhou Xinghao was waiting to report to He Rui. He Rui had not asked about the Foreign Affairs Department for a while. Now, there was a problem with the matter. Now, it is not necessary to mention the existing policies of the Northeast government, even if it is in accordance with the official rules of the Qing Dynasty, it must be reported quickly.

Recalling his work, Zhou Xinghao wanted to find the most appropriate description. The plan discussed by Director Zhou Xinghao and the comrades of the Department of Foreign Affairs was not complicated, and they mainly classified the telegrams and reduced the level of attention. Zhou Xinghao remembered the question of "Why should we take the messages sent by foreigners too seriously?" at the meeting, and everyone was shocked.

But in the end, everyone accepted this suggestion and lowered their attention. The Foreign Affairs Department immediately felt much more relaxed.

Any telegrams sent by the public are archived based on the state as the classification standard. Telegrams sent by governments are also archived by the state, and the purpose is judged by the special team. If they express goodwill, a polite telegram will be returned. If it is a request from a foreign government, such as expressing their desire to support money, it will be submitted to the analysis department for analysis. In fact, it is ambiguous and will be submitted to the Foreign Affairs Department.

As long as foreign telegrams are not taken too seriously, things will become workloads without being overwhelmed.

While thinking, Zhou Xinghao saw He Rui's secretary walk into the waiting room, "Director Zhou, please come with me."

He Rui just listened to Zhou Xinghao's report seriously and did not react in any special way. Seeing this, Zhou Xinghao took out a few foreign newspapers and copied the news on the table. "Chairman, in the reports of these foreign journalists, we hardly mentioned our Northeast Army. If we only read the newspaper, we would think that the reporters and a small number of foreign volunteers rescued the millions of Belarus. After discussing with the Foreign Affairs Office, we felt that this was inappropriate."

"Then how are you going to deal with it?" He Rui smiled.

Zhou Xinghao put forward the view of the Department of Foreign Affairs, "Can the Chairman write an article on this matter and introduce our efforts in the Northeast?"

He Rui shook his head, "We shouldn't do this because it's meaningless. This humanitarian rescue was not paid for by the Northeast. Have you seen European and American newspapers mention it?"

Zhou Xinghao was stunned and asked, "But we have done our best?"

"English and France paid for our services, that's all. It's like building a house. If you go to the newspaper, will you mention the workers who built the house?" After saying that, He Rui couldn't help laughing, "Haha, Britain and France paid the money this time very quickly, and there was no bargaining price."

Zhou Xinghao felt a little uncomfortable. He was very hostile to these British and French governments that had invaded China, but He Rui's words also made Zhou Xinghao feel that there was no need to worry about this matter. After all, Britain and France are not China's primary enemies now.

When the report was over, He Rui stepped forward and stretched out his hand to Zhou Xinghao. Zhou Xinghao held He Rui's hand, and felt that his hands were warm and full of strength. He Rui said warmly: "Director Zhou, your dark circles are all out, pay attention to nutrition and rest. I will immediately give the comrades in the Foreign Affairs Department a meal to supplement. The body is the capital of revolution!"

Zhou Xinghao was moved for a moment and couldn't help but say his heart, "Chairman, just let it go. Can you get more coal tickets? The newly issued coal stove is easy to use, but there is not enough coal."

He Rui sighed: "Do you need to give me some food supplements? Do you want to give me coal tickets... I really want to give me it. But there is too much coal involved. I can't agree."

Zhou Xinghao also knew that the coal capacity was insufficient now, so he quickly apologized, "Chairman, I said something rude..."

"What's so rude about this? Everyone works hard, not all for the better life. Don't get me wrong. I think this requirement is reasonable, but the supply of coal involves the entire Northeast, and I can't make my own decisions."

"I'm sorry...thank you!" Zhou Xinghao replied with emotion.

After seeing off Zhou Xinghao, He Rui basically understood the unimportant foreign statements. Overall, Europe's reaction was relatively positive. Although it still did not pay attention to China, it had a good improvement compared to before the European War. This is what He Rui hoped to see. Once the Sino-Japanese War broke out, although the people's wishes of the European people will not affect the situation, the more people agree with China, the better.

The next person to come in was Cheng Ruofan. Cheng Ruofan didn't sit at all, and immediately handed over a report, then began to arrange the blackboard and hang up the map.

At this time, North Korea had been annexed by Japan. Outside the Sino-Japanese border with the Yalu River as the boundary, based on the transportation and combat deduction, Chief of Staff Cheng Ruofan had completed the construction plan for permanent fortifications.

"Chairman, we have discussed with Director Lu Daoming of the Water Resources Department that it is possible to quickly build water conservancy projects in this area. However, Director Lu suggested that it is best to start various water conservancy projects together in the Northeast, so that Japan's attention will be greatly reduced."

He Rui nodded. These specific tasks should be taken by Cheng Ruofan, the core backbones who grew up. Now He Rui has to take charge of major policies.

Cheng Ruofan asked, "Chairman, our General Staff wants to ask the Chairman to preside over a paper deduction of a battle. I wonder if the Chairman wants to be a referee or a Japanese commander during the exercise?"

These words made He Rui even more happy, "Ruofan, are you ready?"

Cheng Ruofan couldn't help but stand straight and answered decisively: "The synthetic ammonia system obtained from France has begun to be produced, and the production line for producing nitric acid using synthetic ammonia has also been put into production. The General Staff has determined the production capacity of various gunpowder and explosives. In two years, we will be able to engage in a large-scale war of attrition with Japan."

Since Chief of Staff Cheng Ruofan was so confident, He Rui smiled and said, "I'm here to do the Japanese army's paper exercises, you must be careful. I will try my best to exert the Japanese army's highest combat power, and even surpass the combat power that Japan should have."

Cheng Ruofan showed joy from the bottom of his heart, "Chairman, we have fully evaluated the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army. Their strength is average. We can win! If the Chairman had not directed himself, we would have been worried about insufficient pressure and would not be able to find our problems."

"Then let's make a decision. You set the time and I will adjust my plan according to the time." He Rui smiled.

Cheng Ruofan immediately took down the map of the permanent fortifications and hung up the Sino-Russian border map. "Chairman, the General Staff has determined the regulations on border management, and the troops have arrived at the border. As the Chairman said, some comrades have put forward the view of regaining lost land. The comrades in the Political Department are under great pressure, and I wonder if the Chairman has any suggestions?"

Looking at the regret that could not be hidden on Cheng Ruofan's face, He Rui asked, "Ruofan, the army is talking about discipline. We all know the impulses of comrades. Where is your own attitude?"

Cheng Ruofan straightened his chest, "Our first priority at the moment is to unify the country, followed by solving the military threats between Britain and Japan, and then to quickly build the country. Russia is indeed not our main direction, but I am still worried about it!"

He Rui always felt that Cheng Ruofan's personality was closer to that of the Chinese in the first 10 years of the 21st century. China already had the world's top strength and began to make global arrangements. The humiliation brought by history and the desire for power and a new order have gathered into the moods of the young people of that era.

In the first 20th century, too many Chinese people became depressed and desperate due to a series of failures, and became blindly looking up to foreign countries. Cheng Ruofan did not. This guy seemed to face reality many times because of his stubbornness. However, this stubbornness also made Cheng Ruofan always have confidence and refused to bow his head to the great powers.

Just like now, Cheng Ruofan dares to frankly express his desire to restore territory. This is the unique personality of an idealist, both a disadvantage and an advantage.

He Rui decided to give Cheng Ruofan a small treat and let Cheng Ruofan sit opposite him, "Ruofan, do you think the future international situation is beneficial to Russia?"

Cheng Ruofan thought for a while, "British and France hope to kill the communist regime!"

“Is our civilized party a communist party?”

Cheng Ruofan replied decisively: "I know yes!"

"Why didn't Britain and France consider eliminating us?"

“…It’s because the Chairman adopted an effective foreign policy?”

"In the case of the Brest Treaty, the Soviet government adopted flexible diplomatic measures. However, due to geographical factors, Russia is the biggest pressure in Western Europe. As long as Russia is there and still maintains its own unity, Britain and France cannot rest assured. Even if it is not the Bolshevik regime, wouldn't Britain and France regard Tsarist Russia as a threat? Now that France's biggest enemy, Germany, is defeated, and cannot be restored in the short term. Then Russia will inevitably be the object of attack on Britain and France the most. Ruofan, put aside the concepts proposed by humans, and considering the most basic real world, do you think what I said is reasonable?"

Cheng Ruofan couldn't help frowning his beautiful eyebrows, and after thinking for a while, hesitantly replied: "Chairman, are you saying that even if the Tsarist Russia continues to exist now, Britain and France will attack Tsarist Russia?"

"Not to mention Russia, which is close to the point, the United States played a huge role in the European war, helping Britain and France win victory. At the Paris Peace Conference, did Britain and France not attack the United States and tried to exclude the United States from the world order dominated by Britain and France? Why did the United States and Britain and France eventually accept the clause of transferring Germany's rights and interests in Shandong to Japan? Did they initially support Japan? As far as we see, the United States initially supported China's rights and interests in Shandong. The United States instead supported Japan in hopes to bring Japan to support the United States. But in the end, the United States was still excluded from the world order established by Britain and France."

Cheng Ruofan thought for a while before sighing: "It's really cold and ruthless!"

"From the most basic perspective, we can naturally draw such a conclusion. Britain and France hope that their rule can last for thousands of years, not just to defeat Germany for a while. Whoever can challenge Britain and France's rule over the world order will attack anyone. It was just 80 years ago, Britain and France joined forces with the Ottoman Empire at that time to fight the Crimean War. The defeat of Russia led to the Russian Tsar at that time to commit suicide. Since Britain and France want to maintain eternal hegemony, they must always attack opponents who can challenge their hegemony. As for whom the opponent is, it depends on the situation at that time."

"...That is to say, Russia cannot be enemies from all sides for its own country?" The clouds on Cheng Ruofan's brow began to dissipate.
Chapter completed!