On June 8, carrying Joseph's mission Andy came to Paris, and the next morning came to the Chinese Embassy in France to ask for a meeting with the Ambassador Mr. Zhang.

Mr. Zhang, the Chinese ambassador to France, was a bit puzzled by the news, he was not unaware of the country of the Nordic countries, for some people in the country do not know such a small country is normal, but as Mr. Zhang lived in France for more than 20 years, the relationship between the Nordic countries and France, so he could not know a little bit about this country, not to mention the recent controversy in the international arena due to the Duchy of Germany for the European Recovery Plan.

Of course, the fact that he could not guess the meaning of Andy's arrival did not affect his meeting with Andy, at this time, under the implication of the United States of America, the Western countries are blocking the East, especially China, in all aspects, both in terms of international influence and purely political, China can not ignore any Western country that may have good feelings towards China, even if this country is only a small country with a population of a few thousand people and a territory of no more than 100 kilometers.

China is a big country, no one can dispute this, even in the eyes of European and American citizens is a bit barbaric, backward country, but if there is not a hint of threat, the United States and the Western countries will be so nervous, so afraid of the rise of that ancient country?

So, in any way, Mr. Zhang, as the Chinese ambassador to France, is far more powerful than Andy or even Joseph himself in terms of status, position, and influence. But in such a situation, Mr. Zhang still maintains the traditional modesty and friendliness of China and receives Andy, a young man who does not even have an official position, very warmly.

"You are the son of Foreign Minister Jemez?"

When he learned this news, Mr. Zhang thought a little more highly of Andy, at this time, Jemez was not the foreign minister of the Duchy of Nod who had just arrived in the United States, the media had made Joseph and Jemez world-famous, the citizens of the world may not know the prime minister of the Duchy of Nod, but I believe no one did not know the name Jemez.

"Yes, Mr. Ambassador, this is the letter that His Highness asked me to give you."

Andy did not show pride, joy, and other emotions because of these words, but still plainly with a trace of respect, handing over the letter written by Joseph to Mr. Zhang and picking up a cup of tea and sipping it gently. It was good, a light bitterness mixed with a refreshing fragrance, this should be the Luzhou clouds that His Highness said!

Mr. Zhang didn't have the heart to know Andy's thoughts, and took Joseph's letter and opened it without hiding, just a few lines made this Mr. Zhang, who was known for his calmness, could no longer maintain his previous calmness.

"Dear Mr. Ambassador, if I am willing to sell a batch of industrial equipment, I wonder if your country is willing to buy it at 50 percent above the international price?"

Joseph was not a saint, he did have some special feelings for that ancient country, but this feeling did not affect his identity as the ruler of the Duchy of Nod at this time, besides, selling this batch of precision instruments to China was quite risky for the Duchy of Nod and even for himself, 50% was not much.

Mr. Zhang was well aware of the U.S. European revival program and could better guess that the machinery Joseph was talking about was part of this aid. Of course, he didn't know that Joseph wanted to sell him all of it, not just part of it as he thought.

What the country lacks most he as a member of the Foreign Ministry naturally knows very well, after all, often helping the country to get these things back is also one of his duties, now the opportunity is in front of Mr. Zhang no reason to remain calm.

"Andy, this matter ......"

"Sorry Mr. Ambassador, this is a letter from His Highness to you, only you and he know the contents of it, if you have a message for His Highness, please write it down on paper and I will pass it on to His Highness Joseph."

Mr. Zhang, who was slightly stunned, soon understood Joseph's caution and nodded inwardly, thinking, "This is good, because if the U.S. finds out that the greatest loss is not to the Duchy of Nod but himself.

"I only have one word for you, please Andy tell Joseph that I take the friendship of Novartis to heart, and I heard that Joseph has Chinese blood and likes good food, I have a chef here that I can lend to you."

A chef is a person Andy naturally understands, but he did not refuse, this is the best, save his frequent visits to the Embassy by some ulterior motives found. In fact, from the beginning Andy refused to contact China, he did not know the contents of the letter, but as a member of the European countries and maintaining good relations with the United States, the Duchy of Nod itself should not contact China.

Good relations with the United States are from the recovery program assistance guessed, if Andy knows the specific situation believe that he will not think so. Of course, even if that were the case, I believe he would still reject contact with China, after all, the Duchy of Naud is still in Europe, after all, he does not know the position of China in the international arena for 20 years later.

After expressing his gratitude, Andy said goodbye and left, looking at his back Mr. Zhang could not help but be deep in thought and ordered him to go down to the Duchy of Naudet to start a deeper understanding.

The only drawback was perhaps the lack of entertainment.

There is a fruit tree on both sides of the street every so often, and summer has come and gone, with the intoxicating scent of flowers permeating the city.

Fruit trees are often accompanied by a bench on one side, passers-by can pick if they are thirsty or resting, but the Duchy of Nod does not allow waste, once picked must eat all, otherwise, they will face a fine.

Joseph's efforts to build the Duchy of Nod and strengthen the citizens of Nod at the same time, but also do not forget to pay attention to the moral aspects, Joseph can allow their own country in the thieves but do not allow the moral degradation of people appear. Unfortunately, it was not the right time, otherwise, a long-planned ordinance and law of Joseph would have been presented to the citizens of Nod.

The massive war reparations had not only raised the life of the citizens of the GDR to a higher level but even then Joseph was satisfied, even though most of what France gave was in kind and not in money.

Originally, the foundation left by Ragnar II was only enough for the citizens of Nod to live for two years, but with the arrival of a large number of material goods from France, Joseph could at this time not even invest a single penny was enough for the citizens of Nod to live for seven or eight years, but Joseph was not prepared to let his citizens live so tightly.

But all citizens of Nod, every week can receive ten exchange rolls, two kilograms of beef, one kilogram of pork, and some flour, each exchange coupon is worth 5, these exchange coupons are used to go to the store to buy clothes, household goods.

The second street (Commercial Street) at this time was not only a few stores that Joseph had built with the system but also a small supermarket was quietly established one night, which was temporarily subordinated to the Nordic Royal Group for the reason of the exchange coupons.

Never underestimate the ability of human beings to economic creativity, now the Second Street District has more than 20 stores, large and small, excluding the mini-mart remaining all for the citizens of the Nordic opened their own, but because of the national conditions and shortage of materials, most of these stores are very rudimentary.

The second block of the market buildings have all been sold, Joseph sat on a bench on the side of the commercial street, he saw not only a store, but also the development of the Nordic economy, but the real development is still missing a small opportunity.

Of course, Joseph believes that this opportunity will soon come because Jesus has sent word that he is already on his way back to Paris, the United Nations Conference in Paris will soon begin, and the European economy will also welcome the rapid development of ......