After the Foreign Intelligence Committee member described his doubts about the Northeastern government, Comrade Lenin asked: "Is this all the reason why we doubt the Northeastern government?"

The Foreign Intelligence Committee did not hesitate at all and answered decisively: "Yes, Comrade Lenin."

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Comrade Lenin looked at the comrades around him, some of whom were paying attention, and some of whom were confused. He stood up and put his hands on his waist. This was a habitual action he had developed during his decades of revolutionary career. The bright light shone on Comrade Lenin.

The forehead formed a bright reflection.

Comrade Lenin spoke unhappily: "Comrades, so far, we have been able to confirm that He Rui is not a communist, and the Northeast government is not a socialist government. But the Northeast government is a friendly regime.

Peace on the border is guaranteed at this stage. In the long run, He Rui's goal is to go south and unify China. Judging from the fact that He Rui decisively went to war with Japan, He Rui will never accept the restrictions imposed on him by Britain and France. During the unification

In the process of 1 China, He Rui will inevitably have a conflict with Britain and France. Britain and France have to mobilize their forces to the South China region, which will inevitably weaken their power in Europe. Our biggest threat comes from Europe, from Poland supported by Britain and France. So,

Do any comrades think that He Rui will become a threat to us after he unifies China?"

The intelligence committee member said nothing more, and other committee members did not ask any other questions about this issue. At this time, the defense industry committee member said: "Comrade Lenin, other comrades, I have a report to submit. This matter is related to our relationship with Northeast China."

Government Trade.”

The Central Committee members of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union received the report. The trade ratio between Russia and the Northeastern government accounts for more than half of Russia's current foreign trade. Under the leadership of the United Kingdom, Russia's foreign trade is basically at a level of interruption. This is not surprising. The committee members are more knowledgeable about economics.

Others have seen that most of the trade types between Northeast China and Soviet Russia belong to machinery, chemicals, and medicine. They are all technical products.

Hundreds of thousands of cutting tools, drill bits, grinding wheels, etc. for machining are imported from the Northeast. In the eyes of knowledgeable people, this number is proof of the machining capabilities of the Northeast government.

The National Defense Industry Committee readily expressed his views, "We have compared related products produced in Northeast China with similar products in France and the United Kingdom. The quality of Northeast products exceeds similar British and French products. The price is cheaper than similar products in Britain and France. Now domestic production is

Rapid resumption of industry requires the import of a large amount of such products. However, from the perspective of production safety, once trade cannot be maintained, our production will be greatly affected."

Some members have understood that the safety agencies may be considering such risks, and the Ministry of Defense Industry is also worried about the continuity of supply.

Some members who don’t know much about industry want to ask, is there no way to replace Russian local products? However, the members also know that the National Defense Industry Committee must have discussed this matter, and they have their own concerns.

Comrade Lenin had already made a judgment at this time, "Are our export quantities not enough to complete the transaction?"

The National Defense Industry Committee member answered frankly: "In order to complete trade with Northeast China, we must expand mine development and timber production in Siberia and the Far East."

"Then ask the Finance Committee to prepare an investment plan to expand production." Lenin replied.

Comrade Yevgeny Alexeevich Preobrazhensky, Comrade of Finance, has bright and sharp eyes. Every time he plans to expand investment, this comrade will compete with the members of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

Fierce debate. However, this time he did not raise objections and moved away from the documents submitted by the National Defense Industry Committee. The Finance Committee member with a shrewd and capable face was silent for a while and said: "Comrade Lenin, as long as we do not continue to increase the number of

We can accept the demand for railway transportation."

1When it comes to railway transportation, even Comrade Lenin is unwilling to participate in the discussion. Even the most trusted comrade will soon be criticized by others once he becomes the person in charge of the railway department.

The members of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union thought that this matter had been settled, but the National Defense Industry Committee actually took up the matter, "I have one more request regarding the railway issue. The foreign trade delegation of the Northeastern government put forward a suggestion and wanted to negotiate with

We are working together to develop a railway locomotive. This locomotive is not steam-powered, but an electric locomotive driven by an internal combustion engine. This is our first technical cooperation with the Northeastern government. I would like to ask comrades to read the report."

Other comrades still didn't know what this meant. Comrade Lenin had already asked: "Does the Northeast Government use the same vehicles for railway transportation?"

"The Northeast Government's foreign trade delegation proposed that the power system of the train be developed together, and other parts of the train will be developed independently according to their own country's railway gauge and needs. The two parties will have technical exchanges and will not jointly develop it."

Comrade Lenin was relieved after receiving such an answer. If the Russian railway completely adopts the Chinese-led model, it means that China dominates the Russian railway system standards, which is absolutely unacceptable to Russia. Even during the Tsarist era, Russia had its own

railway track standards, it is even less likely that the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, which currently leads Russia, will allow its important core technologies to be dominated by foreign countries.

After these industrial issues were determined, no one discussed the issues between Northeast China and Japan. In any case, Russia also participated in World War 1 and knew how tragic the war was. In the eyes of the Russian armed forces, the war between China and Japan was completely

It's just a fight between two poor guys. It doesn't have much value to learn from.

After the meeting, Comrade Lenin quickly dictated a foreign statement and asked the People's Commissariat of Foreign Affairs to issue it.

At this time, Wang Shizhen, Yang Du, and Lu Feng had already got off the train at Shenyang Station. What came to greet them was a major general of the Northeast Army whom the three of them had never met. The major general introduced himself: "Your Majesty, I am from the Northeast 6

Zhou Yinshan, the vice-president of the Military Academy, once met the prince from a distance several times during military meetings."

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Wang Shizhen knew that the relationship between the Northeastern high-level officials and Beiyang was not deep, and Zhou Yinshan was already one of the few people who had worked directly under Beiyang. He smiled and said: "Principal Zhou is a graduate of the Japanese Military Academy, and I didn't get close to him because of official duties.

, it’s really a pity.”

Although this was a casual statement, it was enough to express Wang Shizhen's friendly attitude. Zhou Yinshan said with a smile: "I was ordered to welcome the prince this time, which also fulfilled my long-cherished wish to get close to the prince."

"Principal Zhou is so polite." Wang Shizhen said, and everyone in Beiyang followed Zhou Yinshan out of the station. They saw that there were many pedestrians in the station, and their steps were strong. Compared with the people in the capital, they were a little less numb and more numb.

A bit energetic.

Outside the station, He Rui was standing in front of several cars, with a small group of soldiers lined up left and right. Wang Shizhen had seen He Rui's photos many times in newspapers, but this was the first time she saw He Rui himself. The half-length photo could not estimate his height. They saw that He Rui was indeed a big man from Shandong, over 180cm tall. He had a calm expression on his square face and a good complexion. He didn't even look anxious at all because of the war.

After the two men saw each other, He Rui smiled and said: "Your Majesty, this is war time. I think it is not appropriate to be overly nervous to avoid anxiety among the people. I am sorry for not being able to clear the place to greet Your Majesty."

"At this time, you should focus on the overall situation. General He doesn't have to worry about the subordinates." Wang Shizhen said with a smile. Before, Wang Shizhen was thinking about how to talk to He Rui. It was only after He Rui talked about it that she noticed the passengers inside and outside Shenyang Station. Coming and going, the station could hear the sound of stewards using electric horns to instruct passengers to check in and get on the train, or where to exit the station. I didn't feel the panic and depression of the war.

I couldn't help but praise: "I just heard that although General He is young, he has a big heart, and he is a talented person in governing the country. This time it was just a glimmer, so we can understand that General He's defeat of the Japanese army was definitely not a fluke."

After saying that, Wang Shizhen looked at the officers and soldiers lined up to greet him, "Looking at the soldier's military appearance, I remembered the vigorous appearance when I trained with Yuan Xiangcheng at the small station."

He Rui laughed and said: "Haha, we and other Northeastern troops are all countrymen outside the Pass, how dare we compare with the new imperial army trained by Yuan Gong and the prince. The prince is ridiculous."

Hearing these kind words, everyone accompanying them smiled. Lu Feng, who was traveling with Wang Shizhen, also had a smile on his face, but felt a chill in his heart. Lu Feng used to be the counselor of the Embassy of the Republic of China in Japan, and left after completing his term. He was suddenly recalled to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a few days ago, but before he could report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he was taken to Shenyang with Wang Shizhen1 to meet with He Rui.

The two big shots had a cordial conversation, but Lu Feng had a different meaning when he heard it from a diplomat's perspective. Wang Shizhen's original intention was probably to express that the Beiyang Army and the Northeast Army are of the same origin. He Rui's answer meant that it was noble. The troops in the capital and the Northeast Army, who are countrymen, are not the same at all. They may seem to be talking and laughing, but they are completely different from each other.

At this moment, He Rui saw Lu Feng and asked with some surprise: "Isn't this Brother Lu?"

Lu Feng knew that he was only called because of his relationship with He Rui in Tokyo, so he didn't want to be in the limelight. However, since He Rui remembered him, he stepped forward and saluted, "Admiral He, it has been 7 years since we left Tokyo. In the past 7 years, I often read about General He’s martial arts skills in newspapers. I recall that the general was well-known in Japan when he was studying in Japan. Although I admire him very much, it is not surprising at all."

As Lu Feng expected, He Rui just shook hands cordially and said nothing about how he met Lu Feng. Lu Feng never deliberately thought about getting close to He Rui. His acquaintance with He Rui was all official business. He Rui was a soldier. I went to Japan to study abroad, and according to regulations, Beiyang had to provide He Rui with a monthly salary every month, and a set of military uniforms and class badges every year. Then I got to know He Rui.

If He Rui tells this matter at this time, it means that he still recognizes the relationship with Beiyang. Since he doesn't say it, it proves that He Rui no longer thinks of himself as Beiyang.

No matter what they thought, everyone expressed their stance politely. He Rui asked everyone to get in the car, and the motorcade went straight to the hotel where they were staying.

What greeted them at the main door of the hotel was Zhao Tianlin and Mo Li Xun. Lu Feng did not know them, and neither Wang Shizhen nor Yang Du knew Zhao Tianlin. But both of them were familiar with Mo Li Xun. Recalling that Mo Li Xun was there

Yang Du couldn't help but sigh silently when Yuan Shikai was on the same side as him in the incident of proclaiming himself emperor. The old friend unexpectedly reunited after 6 years.

He Rui said: "My lord, I still have military affairs, so I must take my leave at this time."

Wang Shizhen and others wanted to send it off, but He Rui said with a smile: "You have come all the way, and I have not treated you well. Please forgive me."

After He Rui left, Zhao Tianlin invited everyone into the hotel. Lu Feng looked at the appearance of Zhao Tianlin, Zhou Yinshan, and Mo Lixun, and determined that Zhao Tianlin was the leader of the three.

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Zhao Tianlin led everyone to the banquet hall. The banquet hall was very spacious, but only supported by a few pillars. The electric lights on the roof and walls illuminated the deepest corners.

There is a small canal 56 meters away from the main entrance. Clear water flows in the canal, which divides the banquet hall into two parts. There is a welcome desk and a checkout desk in the front part of the entrance. This small canal leads to a small pond, and there are

There are several sofas and a small table for guests to rest, and a few koi carp swim leisurely in the pond.

Zhao Tianlin walked to the small bridge erected over the canal and asked everyone to pass. After crossing the small bridge, he arrived in front of a moon gate. Connected to the moon gate was a long carved window lattice, which was both transparent and able to

The partitions are hidden, which shows that the designer has put great thought into it.

After passing the Moon Gate, there is a hall that can hold more than 20 tables. There is also a water channel at the other end of the hall. At the end of the water channel is a water mill model, which is slowly rotated by the water flow. It is the source of the entire small water channel.

There is a stone water inlet on the wall, and a mural of a weeping willow fisherman is painted on the white wall next to it. Two steps away from the wall is a large square-shaped counter. There is hot water in the cabinet, so you can warm the wine at any time.

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The person standing at the counter was not the cashier, but a waitress wearing a Jiangnan-style coat. Some waitresses wearing the same clothes, holding the same bun, came and went carrying trays of hot wine.

Each woman's steps were brisk, and her feet were obviously not bound. At least they had been unbound for several years.

Looking up, the interior decoration style of the banquet hall is graceful, with a Jiangnan style of small bridges and flowing water. Lu Feng sighed in his heart, even in the capital, there may not be a few restaurants that can pay such attention to it. There is such a good place outside the customs.

, it seems that He Rui is doing well outside the customs.

Zhao Tianlin led everyone into a private room, which was decorated in Jiangnan style. There was a silk painted screen at the entrance, and meticulous paintings of ladies hung on the wall. There was a guqin on the small table in the corner, covered with silk cloth. There was a white porcelain bottle next to it.

, there are actually delicate plum blossoms inside.

There are actually plum blossoms in this season? Lu Feng was a little surprised.

Wang Shizhen did not look at the decorations. Although he was polite, he was still invited to sit down. Five of them took their seats. Tea was immediately served on the round table. Zhao Tianlin smiled and said: "I have admired the name of the prince for a long time. I am a native of Tianjin. I heard that the prince

I moved to Tianjin, but I didn’t have the opportunity to be neighbors with the prince. It’s really a pity.”

Wang Shizhen smiled slightly and said, "Everything is on a first-come, first-served basis. Dr. Zhao is a native of Tianjin. Even if we are neighbors, it is only for me to be neighbors with Dr. Zhao."

Zhao Tianlin sighed: "To be honest with you, the prince, the love of my life is not to be an official, but to teach and educate people. After defeating Japan this time, Japan will no longer dare to invade China, and I want to return to the university in Tianjin to continue teaching. It is indispensable at that time.

Go and ask the prince for advice."

Wang Shizhen shook her head, "I have heard that Dr. Zhao is a great talent. When the National Beiyang University recommended the president, it was related to Beiyang. Tang Hualong, the director of the Ministry of Education, sent the candidate list to Mr. Yuan, and it was Mr. Yuan who selected Dr. Zhao. Although Mr. Yuan

Now that I'm gone, I can still remember this. But I don't know if Dr. Zhao knew about this back then."

Lu Feng listened to the conversation between the two with a smile on his face, but he was very cautious in his heart. Maybe the two were just having a chat and talking about old things. But from another perspective, it can also be thought that the two have already

Let’s get straight to the point and start talking about things.

This time Beiyang sent people here not to have a meal and reminisce, but to test the future of Beiyang. Given the current situation in China, He Rui is the closest to the Anhui Clique and has a good relationship with the Anhui Clique. Especially if Zhang Xiluan can create bridges, even if the upper echelons of Beiyang know

Zhang Xiluan would get closer to He Rui, but he wouldn't betray all his old brothers. That's why he sent someone here.

Lu Feng is just an 'outsider' in this trip, but Lu Feng can figure it out himself. If He Rui loses to Japan in the future, then everything will be over. If He Rui can really win Japan, Beiyang must make a choice
To be continued...