Johann and others were not wrong in their judgment, and when their report reached the General Staff, it did cause an uproar, and even alarmed Kaiser Wilhelm II. △，

When he confirmed that the Liaodong Army did have a better way of training the army than the Germans and that the German army was not yet equipped with new weapons, he immediately called back to John and obtained these two things at all costs to improve the combat effectiveness of the German army.

The next day, Johann, who walked into the headquarters of the Liaodong Army, no longer went to the army, but wanted to see the very scarce mineral resources in Germany.

When John confirmed that there were a large number of iron and coal mines in the area controlled by the Liaodong Army, and sent the news back to the German headquarters.

The German General Staff was directly boiling, and Kaiser Wilhelm II was also very happy.

In the face of the Liaodong Army, whose strength was far beyond everyone's imagination and provided Germany with a large amount of mineral resources. Wilhelm II and the German General Staff did not give much thought, and entrusted John with negotiations with the Liaodong Army to further deepen cooperation with the Liaodong Army.

"Commander Yang, I was surprised by the strength shown by your department, and after reporting, we decided to further deepen our cooperation with your department......

Yang Xingguo's eyes lit up, and he quickly replied: "I need to work with you Germany in the military, industry, education, and medical ...... Strengthening cooperation in all aspects......"

John smiled and replied, "Cooperation...... Commander Yang, your idea is good. However, I have to tell you a fact, as far as I know, your Liaodong Army does not even have the most basic industrial, medical, and educational foundations, so how can you cooperate with our Germany...... In my opinion, it's more about supporting ...... than cooperation."

Yang Xingguo's brows furrowed suddenly. Although he was holding back his anger and wanted to vent it, he finally held back.

John's words are explicit, though. I don't show myself any mercy, but I tell the truth. I can't find any reason to refute myself.

After forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart, Yang Xingguo replied as calmly as possible: "Mr. Colonel is right, my Liaodong Army does not have any foundation in education, industry, medical care, etc. However, I am confident that, with the support of your Germany, these areas will develop rapidly......"

John was very cheerful. The direct answer: "No problem, since we in Germany have agreed to deepen our cooperation with you, we in Germany will help you if you need it." However, Commander Yang should know a truth, there is no free lunch in the world, if you want to have a harvest, you must pay. ”

"It's okay to ......" John was so direct, and Yang Xingguo was also very refreshing. Answer without thinking.

However, in order to grasp the initiative in the whole negotiation, Yang Xingguo rushed to continue without giving John a chance to speak: "I know that you Germany want my training methods and new weapons......

"As long as you, Germany, agree to give us an artillery factory, a shell factory. A heavy machine gun factory, an ammunition factory, and then three more rifle production lines. A set of 1,000 tons of forging equipment, I will give you these two things......"

John whispered a few words to his men. directly retorted with a surprised expression.

"No, it can't be. The conditions you offer are too high, and we in Germany will never agree to them......"

"The conditions you have just proposed, if measured in silver, are worth at least five million taels of silver. And I don't think the two things you exchanged are worth five million taels of silver......" "And how much do you think these two things are worth, Colonel John?" Yang Xingguo asked rhetorically with a frown. Worth up to three rifle production lines, an ammunition factory, a million taels of silver......" John replied after thinking about it.

Two things that have been kept secret for too long can be exchanged for so many things from Germany, and Yang Xingguo is already very satisfied in his heart.

However, there is no time to lose.

If he fails to seize this opportunity, he may never be able to negotiate terms with Germany in the future.

This time, Yang Xingguo, who had a solemn face, hesitated for a minute before answering again: "Just one ammunition factory and three rifle production lines......

Just when John couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and his face was about to show a smile. Yang Xingguo's tone changed and continued: "However, I have one other condition......

"Artillery factory, artillery shell factory, heavy machine gun factory, a thousand tons of forging equipment, you Germany must sell me for four million taels of silver......"

"I will repay the four million taels of silver with grain, iron ore, and coal mines. Not surprisingly, in half a month, our Liaodong Army will be able to provide you Germany with two million taels worth of grain......"

For Germany, which has a small land area but a large population, food is also very scarce.

Coupled with iron and coal mines, such a temptation was absolutely fatal for Germany.

But such a big thing is not something that John can call the shots.

Therefore, John neither agreed nor refused to return: "I will report this matter to ...... country."

There was no doubt about the final result, and Germany agreed to Yang Xingguo's proposal. However, the grain and minerals that Yang Xingguo used to offset the payment must be settled at a 20% discount of the market price.

In this way, although Yang Xingguo has to pay nearly one million taels of silver more.

But for the sake of the future of the Liaodong Army, in order to establish a solid industrial foundation for the Liaodong Army, Yang Xingguo finally agreed.

After the biggest problem was solved, Yang Xingguo continued to propose: "Starting from this year, our Liaodong Army will send 500 students to your Germany every year, including military, educational, medical, and industrial ...... All kinds of talents, all the expenses of international students are borne by our Liaodong Army......"

"In addition, I hope that Germany can send no less than 100 German ** officers to our Liaodong Army for military exchanges......"

"The 100-man officer must include all branches of the army......"

"Of course, if possible, I also hope that you Germany can send a few military academy teachers to our Liaodong Military Academy as teachers, and bring the most advanced military culture of European and American countries closer to our Liaodong Military ......."

In the end, in addition to sending military academy teachers to join the Liaodong Army Officer School, the Germans agreed to other conditions put forward by Yang Xingguo.

Not only that, because the German captain had not fought for a long time, the German General Staff actually hoped to send 200 middle-level officers to directly join the Liaodong Army as deputy positions, and really go deep into the battlefield to fight the Japanese and Russian troops.

To be able to let his subordinates get so close to the German ** officials, and learn orthodox military knowledge from them, Yang Xingguo couldn't ask for it.

Therefore, as soon as the proposal of the German General Staff was sent to Yang Xingguo, Yang Xingguo agreed.

Not only that, in order to show his generosity, Yang Xingguo directly told the German General Staff that they could increase the number of officers sent to 300......

In the end, the three-day negotiations were successfully concluded with each side taking what it wanted.

Yang Xingguo got the coveted military and industrial base, a huge talent training program.

The Germans were given the resources they desperately needed, a new training method for their troops, and an ally...... (To be continued.) )