The "Memorandum of Sino-US Military Cooperation" was finally reached at the end of October 1917. Its core content includes the following: the two armies of China and the United States established a mutual trust mechanism (mainly the army, and the navy of the Republic of China is still a scumbag), and set up liaison agencies in the French armies to communicate with each other. To put it bluntly, the US military needs the experience of the Chinese on the French battlefield, especially the experience of offensives. China needs the support of the US military's technical equipment and logistics supply. In order to achieve the goal of pulling China onto the ship, the US side has invested a little money. For example, the latest 155 howitzer, the wealthy United States gave twenty regiments in one breath. The Americans also threw out 300 tanks (No. 3) introduced from China, which was enough to equip four chariot brigades and still had a lot of wealth.

For these benefits, China and ** reached an agreement with the US military in private to form a group of 150 experienced officers to help the US military understand the characteristics of the European war and conduct targeted training for the landing US military. It also promised that once the US military needs assistance, the expeditionary force that is still resting will immediately end the rest and enter the battle.

The benefits of the Americans are definitely not easy to get. According to the memorandum, the two strategic cruisers ordered by China were trained by the US Navy on their behalf. After half a year, they were commanded by the US Navy and followed the US Navy to fight until the end of the war. According to the memorandum, the Chinese Navy ordered two battle cruisers with a displacement of 32,000 tons from the United States and delivered at the end of 21. This type of combat patrol was designed and manufactured by the United States according to the requirements of China. The maximum speed will reach 32 knots and a cruising capacity of 12,000 nautical miles.

It is faster than all combat patrols in the world today, and its endurance is much stronger than the Japanese King Kong-class (8,000, reaching 10,000 after two improvements). The main gun is a nine-triple 14-inch 45 times the caliber (approximately 356 mm) gun. 12 152 sub-cannons, 16 105 anti-aircraft guns, and 94 24 mm anti-aircraft machine guns. Well, this last requirement made the US Navy feel very annoying, and the 105 anti-aircraft gun is even more annoying. But this is what the Chinese require, and the Americans don't care.

In fact, there is one in this memorandum that Fang Jianxiong wanted the most, but the Americans refused to agree. That is, one of the latest battle patrols was built in China. The result of the dispute. In the end, the United States agreed to provide technology for China, and the construction of two newly delivered Chinese people became Beijing-class battle patrols. At present, this kind of battle patrol is not an advanced technology. In addition to running faster, a 12-inch main gun, a displacement of 19,000 tons, even the Japanese King Kong class cannot beat. Even if the United States does not provide this technology, France can provide this technology to China. At present, the Chinese Expeditionary Force is a popular bomber on the French battlefield. The war has been started.

The only concession team that annihilated the main force of the German army in an organization. France and the United States are both working hard to win over the expeditionary force, and Britain, as the boss, also wants to win over. The problem is that the arrogant British cannot hold back, and the United States and France are also very prepared. The Chinese seem to like the British. So in the field of military cooperation, the British played a role in playing soybeans, but in the issue of fighting for command, the British supported the French, and the US military's desire to dominate the French battlefield was shattered. It was a seed of British-US conflict. Fortunately, the United States grabbed China and could definitely play a decisive military group on the French battlefield.

Regarding the latest battle tour, Americans are happy to have someone pay them to build it. A very simple truth is that the United States can accumulate technology and experience by building warships, and the second is that this new battle tour is clearly followed by the Japanese King Kong class. This kind of sign appears between the navy between China and Japan, so the United States is naturally very happy to see it.

With the signing of the China-US military cooperation memorandum, the US government officially provided the Chinese government with a loan of $500 million. This money is not obtained at one time, but is divided into five years, with the loan interest rate being 5% per annum. As for what this money is used for, the United States doesn't care about it. In the past, it was under the guise of helping China build railways, but now it's not mentioned.

The Chinese Expeditionary Force, sandwiched between the United States and France, was a match for everyone this time. With the arrival of the second echelon of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, the Chinese Expeditionary Force, with a total force of 550,000, was once again listed as a strategic reserve by the Allies. In the words of the commander-in-chief of the French Army, Betton, "the Chinese are at ease behind it." This is said privately, and outsiders do not know it. The reality is that the Chinese Expeditionary Force is indeed much more reliable than Britain, the United States and Russia.

In fact, what France is most helpless is that the war is now going on in France. From the perspective of France, no one can offend the interests. The United States must not offend it. They are big financial owners, so even though they know that the United States is pulling China to compete with Britain and France, they can only look at it with their noses. China cannot offend it. Unless the French government wants to step down, it will force the Chinese Expeditionary Force away, and the French people will not agree. The most popular thing in France is definitely the Chinese Expeditionary Force officers and soldiers.

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Beijing, the Presidential Office of the Republic of China. Former Qinghai Prefecture, Tongju, Tongji of Zhili Prefecture, Qinghai Prefecture, was waiting uneasy in a lounge. Four bigwigs in the study were chatting and laughing, President Sun, Premier Tang, Minister of the Interior Xu Shichang, and Chairman of the Military Commission Fang Jianxiong.

The content of today's conversation was to establish a Ministry of Water Resources. Marshal Fang proposed to the cabinet at the beginning of the month and submitted it to the Congress for review and approval. The candidate for the Minister of Water Resources was recommended by Xu Shichang. It is said that Wu Tongju, a Jiangsu native who is very good at water conservancy.

Wu Tongju devoted himself to the water conservancy industry throughout his life, participated in the survey of Lianyungang Port, and published a large number of water conservancy works. The main ones include: "Complete Collection of Huai Group's Chronology", "Resume Water Resources" (co-written with Zhao Shixian), "Complete Book of Water Conservancy in Jiangsu", "View of the River North Water Current and Past", "Diary of the Surveying and Mapping of Haizhou Ports", "Guide to the Water Conservancy in Northern Jiangsu", "Guide to the Crime of the River North Canal", "The Jiangbei Canal is a Waterway System", "Research on the History of Huai Bei and the Current Current of Today", "Research on the Division and Treatment of Si, Yi and Shu", "Yishu focuses on raising and discharging Huai and Si, and also discussing the Yellow River in Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties" and so on

In short, Wu Tongju is a very awesome historical figure. Fang Jianxiong has no idea about this aspect, but the importance of water conservancy is very clear. During the Republic of China, the natural environment was not as bad as it was later. No matter how much effect it can play, this kind of thing must be done first.

"Three bans and three more: banning fields, banning water systems, banning vegetation, banning small water conservancy, banning more dredging, and digging more tributaries. This is my personal opinion, for the cabinet to refer to." Fang Jianxiong said with a smile, and the other three people secretly recorded it in their hearts. When they turned to convey it below, they must point out that this was a wise decision to support the general.

As everyone agreed, Fang Jianxiong continued: "Also, I think it is necessary to establish the Ministry of Land and Resources and Agriculture. Congress must pass a series of legislation. Underground resources are limited and must be protected through legislation to avoid waste caused by random mining among the people. Don't mention the importance of the Ministry of Agriculture. The food issue of 40 million people is not too much to pay attention to."

Today's small gathering is to say hello first so that everyone can pay attention to it. The Ministry of the Republic of China and the Interior has too many things to do, so it is necessary to subdivide it.

The laughter alarmed Wu Tongju, who was waiting, and stood up and looked outside the door. Fang Jianxiong, dressed in military uniform, was leaving.

"Is that Fushuai?" Wu Tongju asked the reception officer, and the young official smiled and nodded, "That's it."

The remaining three turned around and turned around and spoke as they walked. Sun Baoqi said, "We are ashamed. How to govern the country, we also need to help the country remind us." Tang Hualong's face turned slightly purple when he said this. Seeing this, Sun Baoqi smiled slightly and walked in.

Xu Shichang laughed twice and followed in. In terms of seniority, Tang Hualong could not compare with these two people. If it weren't for Fang Jianxiong's appreciation and strong support, the Prime Minister of the Cabinet would not have his own affairs. After five years of Prime Minister of the Cabinet, whether the next term can continue to work is a big challenge for Tang Hualong. How many people are staring at the position of Prime Minister of the Cabinet? Xu Shichang in front of him has already joined the Republican Party, and there was a vote of people in Beiyang who followed him to join the Republican Party. At that time, the four provinces' autonomous regions claimed to be a group, headed by Tang Hualong, and competed with these factions that later joined for the next candidate for the Republican Party.

Gu Weijun walked to Wu Tongju and greeted with a smile: "Mr. Wu? Please come with me, the President wants to see you."

When entering the office, Wu Tongju gave Xu Shichang a grateful look. The newly established Ministry of Water Resources has no minister for the time being, and Wu Tongju is the deputy minister, in charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Water Resources. After some politeness, Sun Baoqi said to Wu Tongju: "The establishment of the Republic of China at the beginning, and many institutions are still to be built. The Ministry of Water Resources was proposed by Chairman Fang to coordinate the national water conservancy construction. There are two urgent tasks at present, one is education, cultivating relevant talents, and reserves for the future. All universities in the Republic of China must add water conservancy courses, and the specific textbook compilation work is urgent. The second is Huang and Huai governance. This matter is not fast. I will give you two years to come up with a comprehensive and comprehensive governance plan." After the explanation, Sun Baoqi turned his head to Xu and Tang said: "Two, the 'three bans and three more' proposed by the country should be submitted to the Congress for deliberation as soon as possible and legislation should be passed."

Tang Hualong listened quietly, feeling a little unhappy. Sun Baoqi settled firmly as the president, slowly began to take over power and interfered with the government affairs of the cabinet. This was something that Tang Hualong could not accept. However, Sun Baoqi was Fang Jianxiong's teacher, and Tang Hualong could only endure many things.

On the way back, Yang Yongtai suddenly turned around in the front row of the car and said, "Fu Shuai, the dispute between the government and the court has begun to emerge."
Chapter completed!