Chapter 156

At the beginning of the Republic of China, the number of available talents could be counted on one's fingers. Zhu Qinglan was a local, but he was senior and had a deep understanding of the military situation in the Northeast. If someone from Beiyang went to the Northeast, he might not be convinced by Zhang Xiaohuai's rising star. Zhu Qinglan It's different. He is not a direct descendant of Lao Beiyang. He can be used with confidence and he can be convinced by Zhang Xiaohuai. Fang Jianxiong painstakingly arranged this meeting just to create harmony between his chief and his deputy.

Fang Jianxiong didn't know what kind of person Zhu Qinglan, who had a long history, was. He chose a person with a fairly guaranteed character by mistake. It was really difficult to choose the deputy of the Shenyang Military Region. From Fang Jianxiong's perspective, Zhu Qinglan may not be as suitable as Lan Tianwei. But what do you say about Lan Tianwei? He may not be convinced by Zhang Xiaohuai, after all, he is Zhang Xiaohuai’s predecessor. Lan Tianwei is different in Jinan. In that place in Shandong, Lan Tianwei was dealt with by a group of local armed forces. , I guess the wound hasn’t healed yet. Lan Tianwei is in Shandong, and he definitely wouldn’t dare to act like a senior in front of Cai E.

It is true that Fang Jianxiong can also use a large number of rising stars, such as members of his direct teaching team. After careful consideration, he decided not to encourage others. These people have already climbed up fast enough. He glanced at the fifty-four people who have now become Eighty percent of the commanders of infantry divisions A and B are from the teaching team.

After taking care of Zhu Qinglan, the Shenyang Military Region's structure has been basically set up. We will fill it with some first-term graduates from mainland China. We will start from the military region's staff department, and then go down to the army to start as a battalion commander. Slowly Train these people.

The first day of entering Prince Li's Mansion passed uneventfully. Early the next morning, groups of people came to the door again. After that, Fang Jianxiong didn't show up. He just stayed in the study, waiting for people to arrive outside. Come in one by one. If you have something to say, talk about it. If you have nothing to do, you will flatter me. Just send them away in a few words.

Some people, Fang Jianxiong, just disappeared, and some people had to meet. For example, the American Minister Ryans and a military attaché named Stilwell came together. Fang Jianxiong didn't have a good impression of the Americans, but he was too poor now. Okay. The American thighs should be hugged appropriately. Fortunately, Americans in this era are not very strong, and this thigh hugging is not so grandiose. The serious boss of the British, Fang Jianxiong, has always asked them to go to the government. In a word : Soldiers don’t interfere in politics!

Reigns came with the "goodwill" of the U.S. government. After the Republic of China government changed its owner, the Americans' open door policy was implemented. Anyway, the Chinese market is either one or the other, and it has long been divided up. It's eight. Fang Jianxiong is eager for the Americans to come in and cause trouble. Besides, there is a secret agreement between China and the United States, and very few people know about this secret agreement.

The United States has stated several times that this secret agreement should be made public, but Sun Baoqi has always dealt with it by dragging his feet. Reigns came to visit again, with the intention of urging this matter. This is mainly related to the prospects of American products in the Chinese market. The richest The Yangtze River Basin is the territory of the British. The Americans have gained a large market share in the basin through secret agreements, but it is not enough. They hope that the Chinese government will fully open up and not act based on the British.

This matter was so big that neither Sun Baoqi nor Tang Hualong dared to express their opinions easily. Ryans was kicked around like a ball, so he had to come to Fang Jianxiong. A foreigner came to visit. He was also a big financier, and Fang Jianxiong came to the front yard to give him face. meet.

"This is Captain Stilwell, the deputy military attache of the Embassy in China." Stilwell in this time and space, after coming to China again, quickly submitted a very weighty military report to the country. It was mainly aimed at some of the Chinese military.

The great power of light weapons and equipment in war is something Stilwell learned through personal relationships. It is obvious that today's major powers have not paid attention to the light weapons and equipment of the Chinese army. Only the Germans take it seriously. Now the United States

People have also expressed their attention. As for the Japanese, it is useless to pay attention. Now Japan is too poor. If you have money, you must first develop the navy. The Japanese army has really been struggling.

Stilwell was promoted and transferred to the Legation in Beijing as deputy military attache. Today he deliberately followed him to meet this somewhat legendary marshal in the Chinese military. Fang Jianxiong was so young that Stilwell couldn't help but sigh. When shaking hands

He sighed: "Your Majesty, Marshal, your youth and achievements have made many soldiers feel deeply ashamed."

Even if Fang Jianxiong is illiterate in history, he knows about Stilwell. The Anti-Japanese War Expeditionary Force was on the battlefield in Burma. Stilwell's gullibility towards the British led to a major failure of the Chinese Expeditionary Force. Objectively speaking, the expeditionary force in history

The heavy casualties caused by the expedition to Burma were decisively related to Stilwell's repeated belief in the British. Although Stilwell made great efforts in China's war of resistance, many things are objective facts that cannot be changed.

In this time and space, Stilwell has no chance to point fingers at the Chinese army. For a US captain to appear in this place, it would be a great honor to him.

"Thank you Mr. Stilwell for the compliment!" Fang Jianxiong kept smiling and was quite polite. In fact, he didn't like this American guy in his heart, a guy who didn't know much about China's national conditions. Although he had been in China for many years, he was very familiar with it.

China still doesn't understand China well. He has a headstrong personality and habitually commands the Chinese army in the same way as the US military.

"Your Excellency, Marshal, our government believes that the time has come to make the secret agreement between China and the United States public." Ryans entered the study and expressed his intention directly. This is related to the fact that the main opponent of the Americans in the Pacific is the Japanese. Japan.

The strength of the navy is so powerful that Americans have to be wary. Britain and Japan have an alliance. The U.S. government is restricted by the national system and cannot invest more in the military. It has no choice but to rope in China and help China develop its navy, which can provide Japan with

This is a stumbling block. Secondly, American companies also have a lot of orders. There is no other way. The United States is in a state of turmoil right now.

"Mr. Minister, why should you be anxious for a while? The cooperation between China and the United States has broad prospects. The full opening of China's market to American goods requires a gradual process. At the moment when the Republic of China government has just been established and everything is waiting to be done, this matter

It's better to take it easy first." Fang Jianxiong responded with a leisurely smile. Reigns was a little anxious when he heard this. The U.S. government had clear requirements for him to surrender, at least the Chinese government should give a clear timetable.

The attitude of the U.S. government stems from the fact that cooperation between China and Germany is developing much faster than Sino-U.S. cooperation. An American designer in the development zone in Huangpi heard firsthand Fang Jianxiong’s decision to purchase machinery. In the end, the Huangpi government still purchased from Germany.

We bought a batch of construction machinery, which is a big danger signal for Americans. The U.S. government does not have exclusive sales. The Germans’ industrial capabilities are not as good as those of the United States, but the prices of their products are much better, and their attitude towards China is also different.

Much better. The situation in Europe has determined that the Germans will increase their efforts to win over China. Americans are not unaware of this issue.

Now I can only talk about this secret agreement. I hope Fang Jianxiong can make some strategic adjustments to Sino-US relations under the premise that the Chinese navy cannot develop greatly without the support of the United States. At this stage, the bulk of the military procurement from the Chinese government is still

In the United States, the Germans also received many orders. If the Americans had not had a secret agreement at work, they would have been far behind by the Germans.

The problem is that the Chinese can completely abandon the Americans and fully cooperate with the Germans. This is the most critical point. Once such a thing happens, it will mean that the US strategic concept in the Far East is completely shattered. This is a failure that the US government cannot accept.

, Judging from the phenomenon, the Chinese government is developing in this direction.

"Your Excellency, Marshal, I heard that China and Germany are going to hold a joint military exercise, and the location is in Shandong." Stilwell suddenly interrupted, and Fang Jianxiong's smile disappeared after these words, and his face was as cold as frost and he said:

"Mr. Stilwell, I don't know where you got the information from. This matter is an absolute secret of our army."

Stilwell shrugged his shoulders and expressed his innocence before saying: "Marshal, of course I have my own sources of information. You must admit that the Chinese government does not have absolute secrets on many things from European and American countries."

Fang Jianxiong stood up suddenly, as if he was about to get angry, but in the eyes of the two of them, Marshal Fang restrained himself and said in an indescribable depressing tone: "Your Excellency, please tell your government that the relationship between China and the United States

The level of cooperation between China and the United States should not be limited to the implementation of an open door policy. I hope to increase the number of students studying in the United States and welcome American companies to invest in China."

When Ryans saw that Fang Jianxiong was about to change the subject, he glanced at Stilwell pretending to be unhappy, and said with a smile: "Your Excellency, Marshal, I will convey this information to the country. Of course, I also hope that you can make a secret agreement on Sino-US cooperation."

When this case will be announced to the public, a clear timetable will be given. I believe that this incident will have a decisive role in promoting the confidence of American companies in investing in China."

Marshal Fang wants to crook the building, and Reigns wants to help him back up. Stilwell is more concerned about the Sino-German joint military exercises.

The so-called Sino-German military exercise is indeed an absolute secret of the Chinese military, because it is currently in March. The exercise plan is that the German Qingdao garrison will be attacked by the enemy from the side and rear, and the German army will conduct a defensive battle. The Chinese army will simulate an imaginary enemy. This

The proposal for the exercise was proposed to the German advisory group by the General Staff at the instruction of Fang Jianxiong.

The German military was very interested in this proposal and quickly responded and decided to set the date of the exercise in mid-March. In order to better test the combat effectiveness of the German Army after entering a defensive war, the German Army in Qingdao will send

Three thousand people, plus a B division of the Chinese army, built a line of defense in Laiyang, and were attacked by three Chinese infantry divisions acting as imaginary enemies.
Chapter completed!