Chapter 736
It is a special plane for the president. The performance of the "Bei Yi" is very satisfactory. Zhou Ran took off and landed a little bumpy, and the comfort of the ride was basically not discussed, but at least the safety can be guaranteed. The flight from Northeast to Beijing was without any danger, taking off and landing safely.
This time, Zhao Bei did not ask the civil servants to accompany him. The people who accompanied him back to Beijing were all soldiers. Therefore, when they got off the plane, representatives from all walks of life who came to welcome the president were a little dazzled because the president was also wearing military uniforms.
In order to thank the enthusiasm of representatives from all walks of life, Zhao Bei stood by the cabin and waved to the crowd. The reporters also recorded this moment with their cameras at the right time, and then quickly turned the lens to the presidential plane. Because according to the government's war report, the Chinese Air Force has now equipped a heavy bomber with four gasoline engines, but that heavy bomber has always been known and has no shape. Until now, the reporters were able to find a shadow of the heavy bomber from this presidential plane, because this presidential plane is also a heavy aircraft with four motives. It is said that like that heavy bomber, this aircraft is also an aircraft developed and manufactured by Chinese factories.
Just as the reporters were busy taking pictures of the president's special plane, the president himself had already walked off the plane, stood on the apron, shook hands with representatives from all walks of life and greeted each other with the envoys to China, which was considered a politeness.
"The President personally inspected the Liaodong front line in a rain of artillery fire and bombs. He encouraged morale and morale to the frontline soldiers. He worked hard and made great contributions in this trip. On behalf of all the government departments, I would like to pay tribute to the President."
As the head of the government delegation, Wu Tingfang, the President of Foreign Affairs, delivered a speech first, but he didn't say much. He also knew the president's temper and did not like this set of false gifts, so he quickly ended his speech. What followed was the brief speech by Mr. President.
"Everyone, Zhao's trip to the front line was not to go as one person, but to go on behalf of all the people, to comfort the soldiers and to comfort the heroes. This is all Zhao's job and what the people should do.
The soldiers on the front line fought bloody battles for the country and the people. They did not care about their personal life and death, nor did they distinguish between social classes. They fought bravely with the heart of a strong country. Their loyalty and passionate heart deeply moved Zhao. If it were not for the sudden change in the European situation and the center needed someone to sit in and calm people's hearts, I would not have returned from the Liaodong frontline so soon.
Regarding the situation in Europe, news is currently chaotic. Although all parties insist that European wars are inevitable, as a soldier who has just returned from the battlefield, I still hope that European countries will remain calm and not fight without war. Peace is always more valuable than war. When I was talking to the envoys of various countries to China just now, an envoy asked, if a full-scale war broke out in Europe, how will China make a decision? Regarding this issue, I still need to consider it, consult with staff, and consult with government departments.
. However, one thing is clear, that is, the Chinese people are not militants. We love peace and we will not choose war on our own initiative. However, if some forces deceive people too much and harm the interests of China's national people, then as the national leader of national elections, I will lead the people to join the anti-aggression struggle without hesitation. No matter which country it is, China cannot be regarded as an enemy country. Otherwise, the Chinese team will use practical actions to demonstrate its strong determination to defend national sovereignty and national interests! This Sino-Japanese battle is a clear proof!"
The speech did not last long, but in just a few minutes, the President then took a car under the protection of the guards and left Nanyuan Airport. Behind the president's car were the cars of officials from various government departments. Then the diplomatic vehicles of the envoys from various countries to China. The convoy drove out of Nanyuan Airport and rushed towards Beijing.
The reporters and representatives of civilians were particularly allowed to stay at Nanyuan Airport for more time, taking advantage of this opportunity. They followed the officers to visit some areas of the airport and watched the subsequent flight performance. However, everyone's mind was still on the president's speech, and the president's meaning was very clear. That is, China will not easily decide its position in the European war, and China may be neutral. But it may also participate in a military alliance of one side. The key to the problem is not the friendship between China and foreign countries, but the national interests. Whoever can guarantee China's national interests will be able to get support from China.
No matter how public opinion speculates, it is impossible to change one fact, that is, with the outbreak of the European war, the situation in the Far East will inevitably change, and this local war between China and Japan is also likely to change.
Zhao Bei rushed back to Beijing Nanyuan Airport at 9:00 that morning, and then quickly left the airport and returned to Beijing. He used the morning time to meet with the ambassadors of Britain, France and Russia to China. Then he used the period after lunch to meet with the ambassadors of Germany, Austria-Hungarian Empire, and Italy to China. These meetings were held under extremely secret circumstances. After the meeting, neither side disclosed any details of the talks to the press, but only issued a joint communiqué. Announced that all countries guaranteed that the Far East would maintain the existing peace situation. If war broke out in Europe, the warring countries would guarantee that no armed conflict would be carried out on Chinese territory. Including the concessions and leased lands in China, they would be declared as belligerent countries must not be in this Warring States nor use this tacit understanding. The Chinese team has the right to enter this
It is not easy to obtain such guarantees as the Allies and allies, but Zhao Bei was not satisfied with this. He knew very well that the war in Europe would never end in the short term as politicians from various countries imagined. Although China's war against Japan might tactically promote the innovation of European military technology, the degree of innovation would not be too fast. The war in Europe would still be a protracted war of attrition. This war will surely cause great damage to Europe and reduce the control of the European powers in the Far East. This is a great opportunity that Zhao Bei can take advantage of, and this is the main reason why he hurriedly returned to Beijing to command.
To be honest, Zhao Bei has been worried that his intervention in history may greatly delay the date of the outbreak of the European war, but now it seems that the inertia of history is so strong that Zhao Bei's influence is really limited.
Shandu is based on the overall strategic situation that Zhao Bei originally planned. Now he must launch the next strategy.
Implementing the next strategy is the top priority at present. In order to implement this strategy, Zhao Bei must concentrate manpower and material resources to seek more benefits for China. Therefore, after meeting with diplomats from various countries in China and publishing a joint communiqué, Zhao Qi met with several civilians in the evening.
These folk people are Tingbi, Wei Zifeng, Fan Xudong, and Qin Hongwen, the representative departments of the Chinese industry and business. The first two are the current industrial cabinets, while the latter two are the leaders of China's modern industrial technology. In terms of financial situation, the former is not the same as the latter. In terms of technology, the former is far from the latter, but whether it is the former or the latter, they have made great contributions to China's economic and industrial exhibition. This time they summoned them to arrange the next strategy, and the other is to reward their contributions. The so-called "reward" is actually four suspicious seals, which are awarded by the president personally, and each person has another bonus of 10,000 yuan. Although the money is not much, they are all intent. It is also the president's recognition of everyone's achievements. In fact, there are many people who are qualified to receive these medals, but only four of them can enjoy the honor of the medals given by the president personally.
After the brief award ceremony, the conversation between the two parties quickly became the main point.
"President Junjian, the war in Europe is about to begin, and it is the time for China's industry and commerce to go big. We must not miss it. The Sino-Japanese war is now in sight, and it is time for formal peace talks.
Zou Tingbi went straight to the point and said to the president to listen to his purpose of arriving in Beijing. In fact, he also knew that the president sent him and Liu Renxiang to Tianjin to contact the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in order to start peace talks as soon as possible. However, because the conditions for peace talks proposed by the president were too high and the Japanese side could not accept them, so the contact was never on the right track. This state of inseparableness could continue to be delayed, but since the international situation is undergoing drastic changes, it is necessary to change the original determined negotiation policy. Perhaps you can directly contact the Japanese government, or lower the conditions for peace talks in China.
Seeing Gao Tingbi so anxious, Zhao Bei smiled faintly. In fact, the reason why he raised such high terms of peace talks was not just to humiliate Japan. One of its goals was also to test the bottom line of peace talks in Japan. According to the information obtained by Tingbi and Liu Renxiang during their contact with the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, it was difficult for the Japanese government to make substantial concessions on the status of Taiwan Island, but it was easy to discuss the Liaodong Peninsula. Moreover, the status issue of North Korea is not impossible to discuss, but the prerequisite is that the war must be immediately ceased.
"Mr. Gao, your suggestions are very good, and I also think that the start of Europe is a good opportunity for China's industrial and commercial exhibition. In the past, European goods could compete with Chinese goods for the Chinese local market, which reduced the profit margin of Chinese goods. But now, once Europe starts war, European goods will soon withdraw from the Chinese local market, and then Chinese factories can get more market share.
On the other hand, in the morning, I held talks with the British and French ministers and also talked about trade issues. The two ministers were willing to further consult with us on this issue. Considering that the European war would affect the production and sales of European goods, there is a possibility of commodity shortages in the Far East and Asian markets. In this case, Chinese goods need to be supplemented. As long as this tariff problem is solved, it is not a problem for Chinese goods to enter the Nanyang market or even the Indian market. However, the premise is that China must end the war against Japan as soon as possible and at least protect it in the European war.
In my opinion, the war against Japan has indeed reached a critical moment, but it is too early to talk about the truce. First, the annihilation war on the Liaodong battlefield is in full swing. Unless the surrounded Japanese army is willing to put down their weapons and surrender, at least the Liaodong battle will continue until the Japanese army is annihilated. Second, the national sentiment will be high. At this time, the rash truce will cause dissatisfaction among the people. At that time, the truce will begin. It is difficult for me, the president, to explain, so unless the Japanese government takes the initiative to propose peace talks, the central government will not take the initiative to contact the Japanese government.
However, you business people and industrial people can also rest assured that in the morning's talks with the British Minister, the British Minister had made it clear that he would make another effort to urge the British government to make suggestions to the Japanese government that China and Japan will conduct peaceful negotiations in a third country. The current location of the British Minister's Chinese and Italian is Manila, the Philippines, which also requires the assistance of the US government. The US Minister has agreed to report to the US government on this issue, and I believe there will be a reply soon.
Although the war against Japan cannot end soon, I also hope that the industry and business community should be prepared. First, the hoarding of raw materials. This central government started planning this problem two years ago. Second, the reserve of workers and technicians. At present, there are many technical schools in various places, and this problem is not big. Third, the financial community should prepare for financing. Once European goods exit the market, factories will definitely expand their operations, and a large amount of funds will be needed to support it. Fourth, the adherence to commercial order and business ethics, which is very important, especially when Chinese goods go abroad, this point must be emphasized. There is no good business order and business ethics. Even if you can make temporary benefits, in the long run, it will damage the entire Chinese industrial system. Therefore, in this regard, the central government has also decided to provide guidance and intervention, and it is necessary to make Chinese goods "a good quality and low price," he said.
Although the power was monopolized and the national affairs were all decided by one person, Zhao Bei still patiently introduced his strategic deployment in detail. He heard everyone nodding repeatedly, impressed by the president's meticulous consideration. Especially the industry, he was completely relieved. The president's determination to support the industry and business community abroad was very firm. With such a president in charge, what else can everyone be worried about?
But such a wise and reasonable leader, and a group of people are jumping up and down to slander him, trying to distort the meaning of the president's "politics" and trying to drive the president off the stage. If you change to a politician who does not understand the international situation and does not understand the hearts of the world, it is simply crazy to come to power!
We must fight back! This is the attitude of the industry and business community, and this is the world and people's hearts.
Chapter completed!