Chapter 766, Typical Britishism

"After all, the only country that can truly gain benefits from Qingdao is only one country. However, you should be clear about the diplomatic secret agreement of the "Twenty-One Articles" by the *** people secretly. Even if this secret agreement is ultimately invalid, it is enough to reflect the arrogant ambitions of the *** people. They want to become the real overlord of Asia. Perhaps the PM believes that it is impossible to challenge the British Empire in the short term, but no one knows how the European war will develop. Whether during or after the war, Western countries have no time to take into account the changes in the situation in the Far East. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for emerging powers. Who can guarantee that *** will not come again after two secret agreements in secret and the fourth time?" Wu Shaoting expressed his views in detail.

"Well..." Zhu Erdian pondered for a moment, and his mind was spinning rapidly. He heard a layer of implicit sound from Wu Shaoting's words. It was obvious that Wu Shaoting was hinting that only China could check and balance ***. In his opinion, even though he believed in this, he would not be optimistic about *** and either China. No matter whether the rise of either of these two countries would have a great impact on the situation in the Far East.

The *** people are a group of short conspirators, and the young Chinese leader is a radical patriot. The *** people want to dominate Asia, and Wu Shaoting wants to achieve national sovereignty and national self-reliance. In comparison, the former is more serious than the latter, but in fact they are all unfavorable to the colonial interests of the old British powers.

"I will consider your opinions carefully." He nodded slowly and said with a serious expression.

"Mr. Minister, I know that the war on the European front is very tense. If you can support me on the Qingdao side or remain neutral, I can repay the British government and Mr. Juerdian for your personal help from other aspects." Wu Shaoting saw that the time was almost right, and immediately showed his good side.

"Oh, is that?" Juerdian asked quickly. "I would like to listen."

"I can provide an order of supplies that is absolutely lower than the market price to Mr. Minister, including canned food, bristles and cotton fabrics, which is a reward for the British government. If Mr. Minister's personal support for me can be stronger, I promise to give private shares of the Nanman Road Operation Company to Mr. Minister after I take back the South Manchuria Railway. This is a reward for you. In addition, I also heard that the UK needs to recruit a group of Chinese workers recently, and I can help with all of these." Wu Shaoting said.

"South Manchuria Railway? Are you talking about the South Manchuria Railway?" Zhu Erdian was shocked.

"You heard it right. I am planning to strengthen the recycling of power over the three northeastern provinces. Given that the *** government had previously proposed a secret agreement of the "Twenty-Offices" like diplomatic blackmail, and now it is unreasonable to seize the territory of Qingdao in our country, I am considering taking revenge on ***." Wu Shaoting said seriously.

If it were at other times, Jurden would have been unable to help laughing, but the situation is completely different now. He thought in his mind: Since the rise of China and any country is not good for Britain, why bother with it? Let the conflict between China and Japan intensify and consume each other? First, Britain can benefit from it, and secondly, it will save Asian countries from developing in the European war. It will kill two birds with one stone.

He nodded quickly, showed a happy expression, swept away all the previous anger, disdain and threatening factors, and said in a friendly tone: "I have to express my praise and gratitude for your generous kindness. I believe there is such a cooperative relationship between China and the UK. If you allow it, I will arrange a detailed trade talk and a private talk with you as soon as possible, and before that I will reassess the trend of the situation in Asia."

Wu Shaoting smiled and said, "Of course."

Walked out of the British Embassy, ​​got in a car and returned to the Presidential Palace.

Gu Weijun said to Wu Shaoting with concern: "Wu Zhizheng, you just said the matter of the South Manchuria Railway. Will this be inappropriate? After all, Britain and *** are in an alliance relationship. If Zhu Erdian told *** about this, *** will definitely take tougher measures. If they are not done well, they will directly provoke the Sino-Japanese War. Even if they take a step back, it will be extremely unfavorable for us to prepare in advance."

Wu Shaoting said calmly: "The British people's thoughts are not as simple as we imagined, but in their eyes, we Asians are actually not of the same level. What I said to him just now is to induce him to think that China and the United States have many conflicts to ensure that Britain can benefit. I have to say that this is a helplessness, but I have to say that this is an opportunity for our China to develop. Juerdian is an old fox, and he will not start to provoke Sino-Japanese relations so quickly, just like playing with prey between his palms, he will set up traps bit by bit."

Gu Weijun sighed and said heavily: "If this seems to be the case, our situation is not ideal, and it can even be said that there is no way out."

Wu Shaoting narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully: "If we lose the conflict between China and Japan, it will be a profit. If we tied, it will be a profit from Britain and other great powers. So, we can only win!"

Since talking with British Minister Zhu Erdian, Wu Shaoting has joined the training and training of the National Defense Forces and the Air Force. Not only that, several large-scale military industries in China have also entered a state of rushing to work day and night, producing weapons and equipment in large quantities, and even investing in the production of H1914 type military helmets in the Guangdong factory and the Jinling factory.

After that, Wu Shaoting had several meetings with the British Minister, and soon signed a three-year canned export contract for less than 35% of the market. A year ago, Wu Shaoting brought a large order to the canned processing factory and farm work opened by Chen Jiongming. Although the price was low, it was not unprofitable. Except for the first batch of canned foods, which suffered a great loss in price, the following batches of canned foods were all inferior products with low cost and low price space. It is expected that they can make a profit in just about eight months.

As for the recruitment of Chinese workers in Britain, Russia and France, Wu Shaoting did not give any expected help, no call for power, no orders for mobilization, and even did not post an official notice. It only allowed employers to recruit workers freely in various provinces of China on the premise of complying with international employment regulations and practices, and all workers must register voluntarily.

Previously, agency companies in European countries offered extremely low wages when recruiting, which was a precedent learned from the employment of Chinese workers in the Western United States Railway. In their eyes, Chinese people are "pig-related" and are not worth such high-end wages. However, since the establishment of the Nanjing government, various provinces in China have been restored to pacify, and the southern provinces have the taxation period of the government-implemented support. The living standards of the people have not only improved but also stabilized. Although the northern provinces do not have the good foundation in the south, the central government has offered new recruitment benefits several times than before. Instead of going abroad to be "pig-related" it is better to join the army and be a "military master".

Not only that, but in addition, the United States has left an extremely bad reputation when recruiting Chinese workers. Chinese young and middle-aged people know that Westerners do not regard Chinese people as human beings, so why should they suffer from a little more wage than in China?

For a time, the recruitment of Chinese workers was not satisfactory, but Britain, France and Russia did not force the Nanjing government, and could only find a way to increase wages or fraud and deception.

Although Wu Shaoting did not have the extra ability to estimate labor problems at this time, he also instructed the Intelligence Department of the Secret Service to call some intelligence network resources and send agents to infiltrate the agency company of the great powers to record all the evidence of the great powers during their employment. When he can do his best, he will use this evidence to ask various countries for an explanation.

Not long after, the German Embassy received some news about Wu Shaoting's meeting with the British Minister. Wu Shaoting actually told Zhu Erdian that Germany would hand over to Qingdao. Although Xin Ci thought the content of the discussion with Wu Shaoting before was worth considering, this did not mean that he had made a decision. Now Wu Shaoting openly made such a statement with Zhu Erdian, how could Germany step down?

Xin Ci has been communicating with Qingdao in recent days. He hates Wu Shaoting's blackmail practice very much, but there are not many choices before him based on actual considerations. Qingdao Command has also held consecutive meetings to demonstrate the feasibility of handing over to Qingdao and the Far East strategy bit by bit.

At this moment, Gu Weijun came to the German Embassy with the newly drafted "Measures for the Transfer of Sovereignty in China and Germany" and had a formal conversation with Xin Ci again on the Qingdao issue.

"This Treaty is simply summarized in one sentence. Germany returns Qingdao's sovereignty to China. After that, the Wu Governor General Council specifically allows the preferential treatment of the German team and the expatriates in Qingdao to maintain a 20-year transition period. As for the details of the preferential treatment, there are detailed regulations in the Treaty. A brand new treaty will be signed twenty years later depending on the situation. Of course, China, as a friendly country, will definitely give priority to ensuring all interests of your country in the Far East."

"Adminton Gu, I hope you can understand that all this was not the effect that our German Empire expected." Xin Ci said calmly while looking through the treaty.

"Mr. Minister, please consider the situation facing China and the friendly relations between China and Germany. Since Germany is sincere and willing to support our country, it should maintain an equal cooperative relationship between China and Germany. If you wait for us to respect one point, we will give you three points. Isn't this good? "Gu Weijun said with a smile.

Xin Ci remained silent and still lowered her head to look at the treaty in her hand, as if she had to find a convincing one that was sufficiently convincing.

Gu Weijun sighed slightly and lowered his voice and said, "Although the country is clamoring to wait and see the development of the situation, their navy stationed in Taiwan has been shifting to Lushun. Our Wu Zhizheng also has also set up military bases in Lianyungang and Linyi. The three factories in the south have built nine large airboats and twelve small airboats, one hundred and thirty fighter jets, and the 60,000 most elite national defense forces are also gathering in Jiangsu one after another. It depends on your words."

Xin Ci looked up at Gu Weijun, and his face gradually became serious. He said, "Are you really sure to defeat ***?"

Gu Weijun smiled. Xin Ci had asked Wu Shaoting this question before. Wu Shaoting's answer was "Germany has no choice", but the identity he played was not as generous as Wu Shaoting, and said solemnly: "Since it is a major decision that concerns the fate of the country, we China will do our best no matter what, otherwise this will not benefit us, right?"

Xin Ci nodded heavily and said seriously: "Okay, I will arrange the signing ceremony as soon as possible, but before that I hope you can maintain closer ties with Qingdao Command. In any case, Qingdao Command is the center of our German Empire's Far East strategy."
Chapter completed!