Chapter 1 Overture

The cover of the latest issue of Time Magazine is a young man wearing the uniform of a marshal of the Republic of China. The cover has deep eyes, sharp edges, a tall figure, and a resolute and decisive momentum. There is a line of small words at the bottom of the photo: "

Marshal Fang Jianxiong of the Republic of China, the ruler of the East."

Going back in time, the US Secretary of State Robert Lansing's delegation to China departed from Shanghai and arrived in Beijing 24 hours later. It became one of the focuses of the world's newspapers after the end of the European War. Newspapers in China and the United States even more

Lansing will spare no effort to follow up and report on this major event. Lansing's trip to China will last for one week, and he will spend three days in Beijing. He will meet with Sun Baoqi, Tang Hualong, and Fang Jianxiong respectively.

The first of the series of meetings was the meeting between Marshal Fang Jianxiong of the Republic of China and Secretary of State Lansing. What was discussed in this meeting can be understood by looking at the number of reporters waiting at the press release point of the Ministry of National Defense. According to official statistics, media from various countries

About 900 reporters were waiting outside for the next press conference.

It was 11:30 a.m., two and a half hours had passed since the meeting, and the spokesperson had yet to show up. This made the reporters from various countries who had come to grab seats at 7 or 8 a.m. hungry, but tea was provided at the press conference.

However, this stuff helps digestion. The more you drink, the less fat and water your stomach will lose.

The reporters who were waiting anxiously could only bear it silently. In recent years, as long as the news related to Fang Jianxiong, it meant big sales of newspapers. There is really no way. Since the year of 1911, what this young marshal of the National Defense Force has done every time is...

Big movement.

As early as in Wuhan, they fought against the British Empire. The following civil war. Against Beiyang, which is known as the strongest army in the country, they completed a "reversal" like a crushing victory. The Qingdao War was even more jaw-dropping, commanding his subordinates like magic.

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With more than 10,000 troops, they surrounded and annihilated more than 40,000 Japanese troops and severely damaged the Japanese navy that dared to provoke Qingdao and Shanghai. Then they actively participated in the European War. While the expeditionary force achieved major victories abroad, the customs were recovered at home. The Republic of China, which was born only more than 7 years ago, completely

He completely reversed the trend of mercenary people in the late Qing Dynasty and laid the foundation for the world's army power in one fell swoop. Such a military strongman, after establishing the prototype of the separation of powers between the party, government and army, always maintained his true character (appearance) of being a soldier who did not interfere in politics.

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Let's put it this way, Fang Jianxiong has the highest prestige in the country, and in the eyes of the great powers, he is the master of the Republic of China.

While the reporters were waiting anxiously, outside the meeting site, military personnel from China and the United States were also waiting. The symposium on cooperation and exchange between the two militaries had ended long ago, but the door to the marshal's office had not yet been opened.

This door undoubtedly became the focus of attention. At 11:45, with a gentle creak, the office door opened. The two dignitaries outside stood up one after another. Alice was the first to come out, holding her hand.

The door was open. Then the US Secretary of State Lansing came out first, looking very tired, and then Fang Jianxiong, who walked very calmly.

Although there have been constant reports since the Republic of China, Fang Jianxiong has rarely appeared in front of the media, especially his personal photos. Therefore, recent photos of Marshal Fang are hard to find. When the heavy door was blocked by two plainclothes guards, one Chinese and one foreign,

When he pushed away and stood at attention on both sides, the eyes of the reporters at the press conference suddenly lit up.

"It's Marshal Fang!" In the entire Republic of China, the only marshal was Fang Jianxiong. After a soft shout, the flashlights popped and popped. There were too many reporters at the scene, and they wanted to move forward in a commotion. Marshal Fu attended the press conference in person,

Just this one piece was enough to drive reporters crazy, he was so rare.

The plainclothes officers who maintained order immediately stepped forward to stop and warn reporters who were trying to approach the cordon. The two Chinese and American dignitaries stood cooperatively in front of the reporters, standing side by side with smiles on their faces.

After murdering a bunch of films, the two walked to the prepared rostrum and sat down. The host of today's press conference was Alice. Miaoman walked over to that station and said with a solemn face: "Hello, friends from the media,

I am Alice, Secretary of the Marshal's Attendant's Office. Today's press conference will be hosted by me. Taking into account time constraints, today's press conference will last for forty-five minutes. When you ask questions, please abide by the order of the scene. Thank you for your cooperation.

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It's quiet now. Alice, the host, has appeared in front of the media for the first time. The combination of a Western face and a position in the Marshal's Office has given the reporters on the scene unlimited room for imagination. Some reporters with great powers have long been

I found out that this woman is an American banker.

It is not difficult to find out the identity of Fisher's beloved daughter. Fisher had a close relationship with Fang Jianxiong. In the early days of the Republic of China government's currency reform, Fisher played an important role and was called Fang Jianxiong's influence by the Western media.

The largest Western business, financier, and politician.

The first reporter pointed by Alice's finger stood up. A Western male reporter said: "I am Evans, a reporter from the Washington Post. My first question is Marshal Fang. The war in Europe has been declared over. According to Western reports,

The Paris Peace Conference will be held subsequently. What attitude will the Chinese government take at the Paris Peace Conference? Second question, I would like to ask Secretary Lansing what results have been achieved in this high-level meeting between China and the United States. Thank you!"

After the interpreter spoke, Fang Jianxiong stood up with a smile and said: "This journalist friend is very cunning. He asked all the questions in one breath. Regarding the issue of the Paris Peace Conference, the Chinese government's position is very clear. We hope that this will be a

A true peace conference that can bring lasting peace to the world. Again

, I once again call on all members of the Allied Powers and the U.S. government, first, to treat the defeated Germany well and not to plant the seeds of another war for immediate interests. Second, the Chinese government calls on all countries to provide humanitarian assistance to Germany. The war has caused harm to Germany.

caused huge harm, including

The most urgent issue is food. The Chinese government will provide Germany with 100,000 tons of food and 10 million yuan worth of winter clothes in the near future to help the German people in need. Third, although the European war is over, the free world is

We are facing a bigger crisis, and that is Red Russia, this evil regime that uses bayonets to change ballot boxes. This regime is taking all means to stifle the freedom of capital. I think you media people know better than I do about the specific means.

There are quite a few. The Chinese government will stop this regime from invading at all costs."
Chapter completed!