Soon, Britain and France responded to the visiting delegation and agreed to the decision of East China **. After Xu Jichao ended his visit to the Netherlands and Belgium, he formally sent an invitation to the visiting delegation. This is also the routine of visiting. First, an intention is issued. After the two sides negotiated almost the same, a formal invitation was issued to avoid conflicts between countries caused by inconsistent negotiations between the two sides.

For both Britain and France, this procedure is even more important. Originally, Britain and France took the initiative to invite East China to visit, but they had already reduced their value. If the invitation was rejected by East China again, then Britain and France would probably be drowned by the saliva of the people. After East China confirms, and sending an invitation, it can ensure that everything is foolproof, and at the same time, it can also avoid the embarrassing situation of East China first visiting the Netherlands, Belgium and then visiting Britain and France.

So after the two sides negotiated, Xu Jichao set out from Germany to visit the Netherlands and Belgium. These two countries are not big, and the total is less than 100,000 square kilometers. Moreover, there is nothing to talk about between East China and these two countries. Bijing Holland and Belgium have no sense of existence in the international community, and there is no entanglement with East China. This visit is purely a hot topic with the two countries and a meeting with the officials of the two countries. It is nothing more than internal categories such as Hello, Me, Hello, everyone. Therefore, Xu Jichao's visit to the two countries did not last long. It took only 5 days to complete his visit to the two countries and returned to Germany.

As soon as Xu Jichao returned to Germany, he accepted the invitation from the UK and France to visit the UK and France. So he only took a day off in Germany and started his itinerary to visit Britain and France. Of course, before the visit, Xu Jichao visited German Prime Minister Bi Luo again and explained to him that he was invited to visit Britain and France this time, which was just an ordinary routine visit. Because it was not easy for East China to send an envoy to Europe once, he tried to visit several more countries, so Germany didn't have to think too much. Although East China's visit to that country was his own internal affairs and it was not necessary to look at Germany's face, this visit was based on Germany as the starting point, and he had just established a partnership with Germany, so of course he had to take care of Germany's emotions.

In fact, Germany was not satisfied with Xu Jichao's visit to Britain and France, because the hostility between Germany and Britain and France is becoming increasingly serious. No one would be happy when the VIPs he invited went to visit the enemy country. Moreover, the Germans were also very happy. Britain and France invited East China to visit at this time, they must have wanted to differentiate the relationship between East China and Germany. Although the two countries have now established a partnership second only to their allies, even if they form an alliance, it will change. Italy is the best example. What if Britain and France offer a higher price than Germany! It is difficult to ensure that East China will not be repeated.

However, this is a diplomatic action of East China, and Germany is not easy to stop it. Moreover, Germany also needs the help of East China. In addition, Xu Jichao also gave Germany a special explanation, which has given Germany enough respect. Therefore, Germany is not easy to say anything else, and has to provide help to the visiting delegation.

Although this visit to Britain and France was a temporary idea, and the relationship between East China and Britain and France is relatively tense now, Britain and France are different from Austria, Italy and the Netherlands. In this era, Britain and France are both major countries with world influence, so this visit cannot be too casual. Bi Jing and East China and France do not want to continue to have a tense relationship with Britain and France. If it can be eased, of course it would be better.

So, in addition to Li Sanjie taking away the personnel who visited the Ottoman Empire and the cultural group led by Gu Hongming, almost all other personnel in Germany were dispatched, including two military groups, and most of them were brought to him. Therefore, it can be said that it was the largest visiting group except Germany.

Although Britain and France agreed to visit together, the visit still had a first and then the final order was to visit France first and then the United Kingdom. This was because Germany and France were adjacent to each other and could directly pass through land. Britain and France had no objection to this order. After all, the relationship between the two countries is now close and they would not care about this little difference.

The group of people took a train to the German-France border in Berlin, transferred to France's train, and headed straight to Paris. Although France's welcome ceremony for the mission was not as grand and grand as Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the basic diplomatic etiquette was still in place. The Foreign Minister personally welcomed it at the train station and arranged a guard of honor, so Xu Jichao was also satisfied.

Moreover, this time France also organized more than 1,200 overseas Chinese and international students to welcome the visiting group at the railway station. This is an advantage that Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire did not have. Because France was the first country to contact China, it is also a long-established empire in Europe and a cultural center of Europe. Therefore, there are also some overseas Chinese in France, and many international students, which is not difficult to bring out more than 1,200 people. At the same time, it is also a kindness to the East China **.

Strictly speaking, these overseas Chinese students basically have nothing to do with the East China National University. They are actually all the people of the Qing court, and many of them still have braids. However, after the East China National University won the Far East War, overseas Chinese were also deeply inspired. Only those who live overseas know how important it is to have a strong country behind them. Of course, there are also a few overseas Chinese still loyal to the Qing court, but most overseas Chinese basically agree with the East China National University and regard the East China National University as their own country. Many international students plan to return to China and go to the areas under the jurisdiction of the East China National University to work and develop. Therefore, this time France organized a visiting delegation to welcome the East China National University, and it was easy to pull out more than 200 people.

Xu Jichao was indeed a little surprised, but after all, he was a person who was used to big scenes. He quickly adjusted his mentality and realized that this was a great opportunity. Because in this era, overseas Chinese and international students are very valuable human resources. Because they live overseas, have a broad vision, have a profound knowledge, and have mastered a certain amount of modern and modern cultural knowledge. In addition, a small number of overseas Chinese have mastered a certain amount of wealth, which is the talent needed by the East China **.

In fact, East China ** has always attached great importance to overseas Chinese and international students, but before that, they were focused on overseas Chinese and international students in Asia, mainly Japan, Southeast Asia and other regions. After all, East China **’s national strength was limited at that time, and its influence could only be limited to Asia. In the future, we should pay more attention to overseas Chinese and international students in Europe and the United States. Although there are not many overseas Chinese in these areas, their overall quality is higher than that in Japan, Southeast Asia and other regions.

So Xu Jichao made a simple speech to the overseas Chinese and students who came to greet them, expressing their gratitude to them, and said that the East China ** will regard all overseas Chinese, Chinese and international students as their own citizens. If you encounter difficulties in France, you can provide assistance to the East China ** Consulate in France. During your visit to France, you will organize a meeting with overseas Chinese and international students to understand the living conditions of overseas Chinese and international students, and explain to them the purpose and policies of the East China **. At the same time, you can also discuss with overseas Chinese and international students how the East China ** Consulate in France can contact and communicate with overseas Chinese and international students, better and more extreme services to overseas Chinese and international students.

Xu Jichao's speech also won applause. First, Xu Jichao's speech was very down-to-earth. It all talked about overseas Chinese and international students. They really need a strong national support. Second, Xu Jichao's behavior was very different from the noble temperament of the Qing officials, more friendly and approachable, and more similar to officials in European countries.

After a night of rest, French President Armand Farier met with Xu Jichao the next day, and the two held talks. This was also a high-standard reception. Although France implemented a semi-presidential system, the president was still the country's highest administrative official at the administrative level. Although Xu Jichao was also the deputy head of the East China ** and one of the decision-makers, he could only rank fourth in the administrative level, and the two were not equal. This also shows France's goodwill.

After the two were kind to each other, Falier said: "Mr. Xu, although there has been a war between our two countries, I think it is a regret due to misunderstandings. But the war has ended. I think it is beneficial to both of us to improve the relationship between our two countries. Therefore, I hope that both of us can reveal this page, look forward together, and create a bright future for bilateral relations."

Xu Jichao also nodded and said, "Mr. President, we agree with Mr. President. In fact, we have always hoped to improve the relationship between China and France, live in peace and develop together, so we are willing to work together with France."

Falier was also very happy and said, "It's great, I'm glad that the views of our two countries are so consistent. I think this is a good start and maybe a historic moment."

Xu Jichao thought to himself that just now was just a few polite clichés. There are too many problems to be solved between East China and France. It is probably too early to say that it is a historic moment. Not to mention anything else, even his own visit cannot be considered an official visit. Therefore, it can only be considered an icebreaker at most. However, if the other party said this, he could not directly refute it, so he said: "If both of us can let go of our differences and work together towards this goal, we can indeed turn a moment into a historic moment."
Chapter completed!