Chapter 28 He is coming!

January 17, 1920, New York Harbor!

It was easy for the entire U.S. government to reach an agreement on how to receive the first Chinese leader to officially visit the United States. If the Wilson administration was questioned domestically on the European issue, then on the China issue, the U.S. government and opposition parties were divided.

Praise. Even in Congress, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, which have always given each other no face, have reached a rare agreement on the issue of China. It is not to say how much the American people love the Chinese people. To put it bluntly, it is just two words: "interests"

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When Fang Jianxiong was still a local political power, he received support from the U.S. government. If the original purpose was to sell a few warships and open up the British dominance of the Yangtze River Basin market, then as Fang Jianxiong ascended to the top of the political stage,

The United States' investment in China has received returns beyond imagination.

The United States is a country where capital is the master of the country. In this country, capital can dominate everything. In any country in the world, there will be one or a group of forces that can ultimately decide everything. Whether it is democracy or dictatorship, every country needs it.

There is a decisive person or organization or a group of people.

From the time when Fang Jianxiong was still in Wuchang to now, the total investment of American capital in China has reached 2 billion US dollars, covering almost all fields of Chinese industry. If a country is so pro-American, the leader of this country is still a de facto leader.

A dictator, then when this person appears in the United States, it is inevitable that he will be welcomed.

You must know that before the rise of Fang Jianxiong, the U.S. market in China was pitifully small. Before that, China was dominated by countries such as Britain, Japan, Germany, Russia, and France. From this, the United States came to a conclusion and jokingly said, "

The investment in Fang Jianxiong is the most successful business operation of the U.S. government this century. No one."

Fang Jianxiong was not nominally the President of the Republic of China, so normally the President of the United States did not have to appear when a grand welcome ceremony was held. However, Wilson still came to the scene in person and emphasized in his speech to Congress: "Jianxiong Fang at least

Created half a million jobs for the United States! For a Chinese leader who has long maintained goodwill towards the United States, any high treatment is not too much." After these words, the audience stood up and applauded!

For the American people, half a million jobs are their job. For the spokespersons of American capitalists in the two houses of government, it means that American capital can enter almost any field in China. Railways, mining, military industry, manufacturing

, let’s put it this way. Except for currencies in the financial field

Issuing rights, the Chinese government has not set up any obstacles for U.S. capital to enter the Chinese market. It has even vigorously supported and relaxed policies. Moreover, U.S. capital in China knows that as long as it is a project that U.S. capital is interested in, Chinese government officials will definitely

Get priority and covert help.

What kind of spirit is this? This is unreserved goodwill towards American capital!

Compare this to the miserable situation of American capital in China before the rise of Fang Jianxiong. What reason do the American people have not to warmly welcome this distinguished guest from across the Pacific?

In fact, when Fang Jianxiong was still on the road, the American media had already started an overwhelming propaganda. In the image promoted by the American media, Fang Jianxiong was a gentle gentleman, full of goodwill towards the American people. Due to his pro-American and strong leadership, Fang Jianxiong

Only then did U.S. capital be able to enter China, which had been slow to open up the situation.

The newspaper is used to making gossipy news. It also specifically emphasized that the beautiful secretary next to Fang Jianxiong is an American girl. The scandal between the boss and the secretary is naturally a report that the people like to hear.

Of course, there are many other reports. For example, the total number of international students in the United States has reached 23,000, making it the country with the largest number of international students in the world. For example, in the Chinese government, students with American study background are often reused.

You must know that this is not the era when the United States dominated the free world after World War II. The current leader in the world is the United Kingdom. Under such a historical background, Fang Jianxiong's firm pro-American attitude is even more valuable.

"He is here, with deep friendship for the American people!" A newspaper as sensational as the Washington Post used such a disgusting headline, which shows the attitude of the U.S. government and opposition parties towards Fang Jianxiong.

Looking at this issue from the perspective of conspiracy theory, the U.S. government wants to tie China to the U.S. ship at all costs. In the Beiyang period, whoever raised this argument would definitely be unlucky. But with the Sino-Japanese Qingdao War,

As well as the combat effectiveness of the Chinese army in the European war, this view is very natural and logical. The United States is not the world leader yet and needs China as an ally to strengthen its momentum. This reason is enough, not to mention the huge interests that exist between the two countries.

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Before going out, Alice once again made sure that there was nothing wrong with her makeup. After showing her most perfect smile in the mirror, she secretly told herself not to be nervous, and then gently opened the hatch.

Alice barely slept last night, she was so excited. Yesterday afternoon, Alice cried with joy in front of Fang Jianxiong, because Fang Jianxiong, a bastard, said that Alice would accompany him off the ship today to participate in the grand welcome ceremony. Nothing.

Doubtful, this was an affirmative signal of identity. Alice cried with joy at that time. If there wasn't someone else around, she would have dared to rush up to hug Fang and chew him up.

I originally thought that there would be a charming and gentle process in the evening, but unexpectedly, this incomprehensible bastard didn't come to touch the door. It was really disappointing. Alice didn't sleep much last night. When she got up in the morning, she put on more makeup than usual.

Much more effort.

The moment she opened the hatch, Alice saw a gentle smiling face. She smiled at first, then snorted with a straight face.

"Respecting Ms. Alice, I am honored that you can accompany me to participate in today's event." Fang Jianxiong smiled and stretched out his arm. Alice glanced at the sea of ​​people on the pier, showed a charming smile, and gently held Fang Jianxiong's arm.

When I touched someone's arm, I felt an itch and a surge of heat in my ear: "I think I should give you an unforgettable first night."

The former little lolita, now the big beauty, felt that this was the most beautiful love story in the world. Her body couldn't help but feel hot, her heartbeat accelerated, her hands tightened, and her body pressed closer to her.

When Alice took Fang Jianxiong's arm and walked off the ship, thundering cheers rang out on the dock. A twenty-one gun salute was fired, which was the highest level of treatment. As the two walked down, Alice kept nervously.

Smiling, when she walked to the shore and stood still, a light flashed. Alice felt a little tipsy, and subconsciously held her arms tighter, showing a cheerful smile.

There is no doubt that such a photo will definitely appear in the new issue of the newspaper. An American beauty, holding the hand of Fang Jianxiong, Chairman of the Military Commission of the Republic of China, appeared in front of the entire United States. What could be more beautiful than this photo?

Is it a gimmick?

The military and political dignitaries headed by the President of the United States were basically present, and the grand welcome actually began. After the one-hour ceremony, Fang Jianxiong and Alice waited for the car to go to the hotel where they were staying. The welcoming scenes they saw along the way made Alice tremble with excitement.

.It seems that the entire New York people have taken to the streets. Police cordons have been set up on both sides of the road, and the military has been dispatched to maintain order. Behind the cordons are the American people who are constantly cheering. Due to the powerful publicity in the press, Fang Jianxiong's image in the minds of the American people

Yes, everyone wants to see what this big shot from the East looks like.

While the car was driving, Wilson was not idle, but was reading a piece of written material. The provider of this material was Chinese, that is, when Fang Jianxiong attended the ceremony, Liu Guanxiong, Chief of Staff of the Chinese Navy, handed over

Materials given to the U.S. Navy. After the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Navy saw the materials, he submitted them to the President without any hesitation.

The initial design of the battleship Nagato was completed in 1916, and "Nagato" was selected as the name of the ship. After the Battle of Jutland, based on the experience of naval battles, Dr. Hiraga presided over the modification of the design plan. The battleship Nagato was launched in August 1917.

Construction started at the Kure Navy Yard in Hiroshima Prefecture on October 28 and will be officially delivered to the Japanese Navy in the near future.

The ship also has a sister ship, the Mutsu, which is expected to be launched in the next few months.

The dynamics of the Japanese Navy have always been the focus of attention of the United States. In particular, Hara Kei proposed the plan of the Eighth Eighth Fleet, which is eight battleships and eight battlecruisers. Faced with the direct threat of this plan, the first is the United States.

Rather than our close neighbor China. The reason is very simple. Although China bought five old warships from Britain, they are all battle cruisers. They cannot be considered too powerful opponents for the Japanese Navy.

The U.S. Navy has always wanted to obtain the specific data of the Nagato, but has not made much progress. Today, it finally got a glimpse of its true appearance. This actual situation still shocked the U.S. Navy.

Displacement: 32,720 tons (standard) / 33,800 tons (normal) / 39,700 tons (full load). This does not scare the U.S. Navy, but the next four double units are very shocking. This is the only 16 in the world today.

inch main gun. Maximum speed: 26.4 knots, which is the fastest in the world. The key is that Japan announced it to be 23 knots.

The powerful Japanese Navy has always been the most direct opponent of the U.S. Navy. In order to check the strength of the Japanese Navy, the United States came up with the Treaty of Bethlehem. The Japanese Navy has developed rapidly in recent years, especially during World War I, it made a lot of money.

, battleships are getting bigger and bigger, and the caliber of their main guns is getting bigger and bigger.

You know, the main gun technology of this caliber and the speed of up to 26.4 knots are really not that simple. The existing warships of Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and even Japan have main guns with a caliber of 36 centimeters, and the Suli are all

Under twenty-five knots, it can be considered that the Nagato was the largest and most powerful battleship in the world at that time.
Chapter completed!