Chapter 2695 Worship Me as Your Father
Croatia was once an economically prosperous country and was even a member of the European Union.
However, a sudden financial storm, like a ruthless tsunami, instantly destroyed Croatia's economic edifice.
After struggling for several months, as the new six-nation alliance announced its complete collapse and aid from countries such as Yin Yang Country and Sakura Country was no longer continued, the Kingdom of K finally declared bankruptcy out of helplessness.
The bankruptcy of Croatia has caused more suffering to the lower-class people than that of Greece.
The country of Greece was directly shorted by Chen Mo, with almost no struggle. It was like a quick blow to it, and then the sheep were sheared.
But that is not the case with Croatia.
George, the emperor of the Kingdom of K, thought that he could easily defeat Chen Mo by winning over the new six-nation alliance. However, the result was that the tumor of the Kingdom of K, which should have been defeated with one blow, grew bigger and bigger, and finally became so big that it could no longer be tolerated and exploded.
At this time in the capital of the Kingdom of Kr, once luxurious supermarkets and shopping malls were closed one after another, and the doors and windows of the small shops that were barely able to survive were nailed with wooden boards, and the broken glass looked like desperate mouths. The streets were piled with garbage, emitting a foul smell, and rats were running around freely.
Mary is an ordinary mother with two children. Her husband lost his job after the country went bankrupt and ran away from home because he could not bear the pressure.
Every morning, Mary would go out early to look for things that could be sold at the garbage dump. She wore tattered clothes and worn gloves, and struggled to find plastic bottles and old metals in the garbage.
The children were so hungry that their faces were pale and their bodies were thin. They looked at their mother eagerly as she went out, hoping that she would bring back some food.
The youngest son pulled Mary's clothes and asked weakly, "Mom, when can we have food? I'm so hungry."
Mary's eyes were red, and she tried to hold back her tears and said, "Baby, Mommy will go out to look for him and will be back soon. You and your brother stay at home and be good."
The eldest son nodded sensibly: "Mom, be careful, we will wait for you."
However, a few days passed and Mary did not return. She was found starved to death outside.
Her two children were found starved to death at home.
On the edge of the city, there is an abandoned factory that has become a temporary residence for many homeless people. There is no water or electricity here, and the nights are freezing cold.
Old Tom was a skilled worker. After the country went bankrupt, the factory closed down and he lost his source of income. He huddled in a corner of the factory, covered with a tattered blanket, trying to resist the cold of the night. He coughed, and his voice echoed in the empty factory, but no one responded.
The young man next to him, who was also shivering from the cold, couldn't help but complain: "When will this day end? We have nothing to eat or drink, and there is no electricity. I really don't know how long we can last."
Old Tom said helplessly: "It's good enough to be alive. The Kingdom of Croatia has gone bankrupt, who will care about us?"
"Live one day at a time."
The young man clenched his fists, silently came to a dilapidated tavern and stood on the podium: "Do you know how much bread costs outside now..."
The situation in the countryside of Croatia is equally bad. The once fertile farmland has become barren due to lack of agricultural materials and irrigation. Farmers look at the dry and cracked land and feel like crying but have no tears.
John is an old farmer who lives in his shabby house. The food at home has been eaten up. Every day he can only go to the mountains to dig wild vegetables to fill his stomach. The wild vegetables are bitter and hard to swallow, but in order to survive, he has no choice.
The bankruptcy of Greece only means that the economy is in recession and people's living standards are declining, but it is not to the point where they cannot even afford to eat.
But the bankruptcy of the Kingdom of Croatia is like the end of the world!
Official institutions are no longer able to function, and all those with money and ability have fled abroad.
George Papandreou was almost dead in name only, and lived in fear every day. Not only did he worry about food, he even had to guard against assassination.
Until one day, Chen Mo and his men found him.
"Are you afraid of Mr. Pandrerio? Don't be afraid. I am here to save you." Chen Mo said with a smile.
"what do you want?"
George didn't think Chen Mo would be that kind.
"What do you want? I want to help you continue to be the emperor, help you restore the country of Ke to normal operation, let the people no longer suffer from hunger, and let this end of the world be like a dream that will go with the wind."
Chen Mo whispered in a bewitching voice.
"So, what's the price?" George asked bluntly.
"I will offer the same price as the IMF offers. Of course, there is one additional condition..."
Chen Mo stretched out his left hand, raised his head, and said nothing more.
The Daxia people present did not understand the meaning of this action, but George Papandreou did.
This is to let him worship Chen Mo as his "godfather" and from then on, obey Chen Mo's orders!
The dignified emperor of the Ke Kingdom worships a Daxia man as his "godfather"?
This was extremely unacceptable to George Papandrio, who had the blood of ancient European aristocrats.
"If this is the condition you offer, why shouldn't I cooperate with the IMF? After all, the Fund has always been Croatia's partner." George Papandriou asked coldly.
“Of course you can contact the IMF, but you know that when the IMF comes, your value will be gone.
In order to appease the anger of the masses, they will definitely choose to sacrifice you and elect a new agent.
And you are not the kind of saint who is willing to sacrifice yourself for the country and the people."
Chen Mo said with a faint smile.
Chen Mo's words made George Papandrio's expression more and more stiff.
In the end, he had to admit that Chen Mo was right.
If he contacted the IMF, everything could be solved, but the cost would be his sacrifice.
But by cooperating with Chen Mo, Ke Guo had to pay the same price. Although he would become Chen Mo's dog, at least he was still alive and still the glamorous emperor.
Thinking of this, George Papandreou did not hesitate at all. He half-knelt in front of Chen Mo, kissed Chen Mo's left hand, and said devoutly: "Merciful Father, please forgive my unreasonableness. Your grace shines on me like the sun in the sky. I would like to respect you as my godfather!"
"My child, hand over your pledge of allegiance."
Chen Mo had a compassionate look on his face and said with a smile that made George Papandreou feel cold in his heart.
Of course it was impossible for Chen Mo to completely trust the other party just because he knelt down and said a few flattering words.
Just like what happened with He Chaoling back then, it was only after she pledged her loyalty that Chen Mo could fully trust her.
As for what this token of allegiance is, that depends on George Pandrerio himself.
However, Chen Mo was still very satisfied with the result. George Papandrio handed Chen Mo the evidence of his many years of evil deeds in Croatia.
With this evidence, Chen Mo can kill him at any time.
"Very good, my child. The assistance from Moyuan Capital will arrive tomorrow. You can sleep well today."
