Chapter 1215, going to Russia to negotiate
Although China secretly supported the Tsarist government in the civil war against Tsarist Russia, it also maintained its trade support for the Soviet government. At that time, a joke circulated in the Northeast, "This fur coat is small and Nikolayevich will definitely not be worn. It's okay, Lenin can wear it!" Although it's just a joke, it can be seen that China's trade between the two governments was equally hot at that time. (1)
Of course, there are also opposition voices. There is no need for China to promote war, so let the two Tsarist Russian governments continue to fight like this. As long as China does business in it, it is enough to make money.
But Wu Shaoting's meaning is very firm. He not only wants a strong China, but also a strong Asia. If a powerful Asia needs to develop, it must have a stable environment, so the war between Tsarist Russia must end as soon as possible.
Wu Shaoting also had another consideration. The United States has already interfered in China-Russia cooperation. If the end of World War I and there are still two regimes in Tsarist Russia, the United States will definitely support the Soviet regime. At that time, if China wants to establish a pro-China Tsarist Russian government in Europe, the resistance will be greater.
Therefore, Cai E's visit to Moscow did not take a secret form, but had already announced it in a high-profile manner before this.
On the one hand, in order to see the attitudes of all parties towards Cai E's actions, the Tsarist government of Moscow quickly expressed welcome under the guidance of Kerensky, while the Soviet government of Petrograd quickly raised strong opposition, and even threatened the Chinese government, seized personnel responsible for commodity trade in Petrograd, and surrounded the transit station of the Eurasian air continental bridge under construction in Petrograd. On the other hand, most Asian countries expressed support for Cai E's visit, and they all eagerly hoped to see a peaceful and stable Asia, but the United States strongly opposed it, claiming that it was China's disguised aggression and interfering in other internal affairs. European countries did not make any statement. Although they knew that this was China's interference in other internal affairs, they had to rely more or less on China's trade to support domestic economic development, so they had to remain silent.
Whether it is objection or support, Cai E has already set out, but this visit will definitely be very dangerous.
On February 15, 1918, Cai E took the newly built direct train from Moscow to Shenyang and soon arrived in Moscow. Cai E, who had been suffering on the train for nearly 30 hours, finally understood why Wu Shaoting had vigorously developed the Asia-European air continental bridge so much time. It was really foresight. If it was built earlier, he would not have to suffer this. Taking a bus was really boring.
Kerensky has already prepared to welcome him on behalf of the Tsarist government. Although Kerensky is nominally the foreign minister of the Tsarist government, he is the main person in charge of the cooperation between the Tsarist government and the Chinese National Government this time, and the Tsarist government attaches great importance to China's support this time, and Nikolaevich can also feel that China's attitude towards Kerensky is very good. In order to win more support from China, Nikolaevich also gave Kerensky great acquiescence and privileges. In this way, Kerensky's rights in the Tsarist government are much greater than before.
Of course, all this was brought by the Chinese National Government, or for Kerensky, everything he had today was brought by Cai E, so Kerensky's face was filled with a sincere smile before the moment he went to the station in Moscow.
This time, Cai E was just a simple meeting, mainly to promote the war, so he did not bring many people, just two adjutants, two secretary, and then one translator.
Although there were only five people, the Tsarist government still attached great importance to treating each other with state gifts. A simple welcoming ceremony was held at the airport. Accompanied by the staff of the Chinese Embassy in Tsarist Russia, a simple military parade was held. After seeing the Tsarist government's three-army honor guard, I have to say that the height of the Tsarist Russians really has a bit of the roof of the world. Even a big man like Cai E felt a little insignificant when standing among them.
"Mr. Kerensky, I have to say that the Tsarist Russian people are the real men. Your guard of honor in the three armies should be the highest guard of honor in the world! It's so majestic!" Cai E said sincerely that the handsome and tall guard of honor is indeed the best image of a country. Of course, these were selected by many soldiers, and they can represent the country's supreme glory, so everyone is naturally willing to participate.
However, Cai E's simple complimentary words or simple polite words were heard by the officials of the Tsarist government who followed him. Today, those who could come to pick up Cai E were senior officials of the Tsarist government. They could climb to their current position in the Tsarist Russian Empire with so many people. These people are not masters who listened to all directions, looked at all directions, and observed their words and expressions. Cai E did not call Minister Kerensky, nor was Minister Kerensky, but directly called Mr. Kerensky, which contained a lot of meaning.
First, of course, Cai E could be called Mr. Kerensky, and Mr. Kerensky is a relatively common and gentlemanly name. As the Minister of Land and Defense of China, Cai E could be called Mr. Kerensky so directly, which shows Cai E's respect for Kerensky; second, Cai E directly called Mr. Kerensky and ignored the identity of Kerensky as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Tsarist government. This undoubtedly gave people a signal that the Chinese National Government could cooperate with the Tsarist government this time, largely because of the existence of Kerensky, not because of the ability of the Tsarist government itself; third, Cai E was called Mr. Kerensky directly, and from now on, the communication between Cai E and Kerensky was as casual as the conversation between the ministerial level of two countries, which further proved that the relationship between Cai E and Kerensky was extraordinary, and thus proved from the other side that the relationship between Cai E and the Chinese x-government was extraordinary.
Cai E made a simple little move, but in the eyes of the officials of the Tsarist government, those who are interested can see many clues. These officials who are good at observing have already realized Kerensky's amazing ability, but they have never had a chance. Now that the opportunity comes, Kerensky is likely to be promoted. Based on the icing on the scene, these officials must support Kerensky.
But Cai E didn't expect that calling Kerensky would have these benefits. As the saying goes, "When you are unintentionally planting willows, you willows willows willows willows to make you shine."
"Mr. You are polite. Your country's soldiers are unparalleled in the world. Who doesn't know that Chinese Kung Fu is so powerful!" Kerensky said and gestured casually with his hands. The side fists and uppercuts inside Chinese Kung Fu seemed to have really learned Chinese Kung Fu.
Cai E was an open state visit, so there were many reporters accompanying him. Kerensky's simple action was soon recorded by the reporters present. The newspaper tomorrow may have such a title, "Chinese ministers visit Tsarist Russia, and Tsarist Russian diplomats show off Chinese Kung Fu!" This is undoubtedly announcing to the people of the world that China-Russia relations are so close!
"Haha... I didn't expect that Mr. Kerensky still likes Chinese Kung Fu!" Cai E looked at Kerensky's gesture of Chinese Kung Fu so seriously, and Cai E immediately laughed happily in his heart. The officials next to him also laughed with Cai E's laughter.
"Mr. Minister, should I go to the mansion to rest first or meet our Prime Minister Nikolaevich first?" Kerensky thought for a while and asked. After all, Cai E had been on the train for so long and naturally needed to rest. However, when Cai E negotiated with him in Mohe last time, it was carried out overnight that night. Kerensky naturally thought that Cai E was a decisive person in his work, so it would be better to ask clearly.
"Oh, I'm old and I'm really tired after taking the train for so long. I want to rest first. I can't go to the Prime Minister with a haggard look on my face! If we can start a flight from China to Moscow as soon as possible, we can communicate with each other more frequently!" Cai E proposed one of the purposes of this trip, which was to see the construction of the Asia-European Air Continental Bridge in Tsarist Russia, and also illuminated the benefits of the Asia-European Air Continental Bridge.
"Okay, then let's arrange for the Minister to go and rest first!" Kerensky said to a person next to him. It was probably for the convoy who came to pick up the car and the people responsible for safety protection to prepare first.
"Well, Mr. Kerensky, don't forget that you owe me good vodka. You said last time that you would treat me to Moscow when I come to Moscow, but I still remember it!" Cai E said with a proud look on his face.
It would be fine if you don’t say this. When it comes to the officials next to you, they have a bigger idea. I originally thought that the relationship between the Chinese National Government and Kerensky was so good. Most of the reason was that they must have investigated Kerensky’s background and believed that Kerensky was a very capable person, so they wanted to cooperate with Kerensky so enthusiastically. But now it seems that the relationship between the Chinese National Government and Kerensky is even more subtle, and it seems that they are more close friends!
Chapter completed!