The rapid proximity of the USSR to China was a real event internationally.

When China, as an Entente power, "regained the old land" from the Soviet Union, all countries believed that this would lead to a long-term full-scale conflict between China and the Soviet Union. But I never expected that the thickness of the skin of the leaders of these two countries would have the meaning of breaking through the sky. As soon as the border issue was resolved, China's material aid and personnel aid poured into the Soviet Union.

What is even more nonsense is the actual control of the border between the two countries outside the Sino-Soviet Friendship Treaty, where China and the Soviet Union have actually established a "mutual trust system" and notified each other of military movements of division-level units within 100 kilometers of the border. Regiment-level transfers within 50 kilometers were also notified to the other side. The meaning of this was to establish a posture of long-term military antagonism.

China and the Soviet Union are both big countries, and although they are both weaker, they have the foundation of great powers after all. The problem for the great powers is that if they go to war on two fronts, they will find it difficult to balance the end because of their vast territory. However, if a major country is fighting in one direction, no one will dare to do it lightly. Two-thirds of the entire world island was in the hands of China and the Soviet Union, and although the two countries had not signed any military alliance, the friendly tendencies that had been displayed so far were in themselves a more terrible gesture than a military alliance between many small countries.

When he received an application from the British Minister Sir Humphrey to visit the northwestern provinces of China, Zhang Yu was a little unhappy, but he quickly changed his mood. He told Sir Humphrey, "You may inquire of the North-West. ”

The British had a great deal of diplomatic experience, and Sir Humphrey knew that something was wrong as soon as he heard this, and he consulted with the British Embassy in China.

"Duan Qirui has a good name and power, so you need to pay attention to this." The British Minister to China easily agreed on this. It's not that they haven't dealt with Duan Qirui, if they have to make a comparison, Duan Qirui's situation at this time is similar to when he was in Beiyang. There is a leader above who Duan Qirui can't move at all, and Duan Qirui himself has a ghost in his heart. According to the Chinese proverb learned by the British, at this time, the central government of New China and Duan Qirui did not want to "tear their faces" in a short time, and it was necessary for the British to give Duan Qirui a "long face".

For the first time in his life, Duan Qirui received an application letter from a foreigner looking up, and the British consul in Xi'an personally sent the letter to Duan Qirui, and he no longer had any arrogance on his face, even if he was not inferior, he was definitely respectful to Duan Qirui. For the first time, Duan Qirui, who was truly respected by foreigners, even though he knew that the British had a ghost, he still felt happy in his heart.

After informing the British consul that he would consider the matter, Duan Qirui asked Wang Shizhen to discuss the matter.

Looking at Duan Qirui's smug look that he couldn't hide, Wang Shizhen simply didn't want to talk to Duan Qirui at all. After being ignored by Wang Shizhen, Duan Qirui was very immune to this, "Brother, I guess what you think is that I didn't earn back this face, and the British didn't want to sell me face, but wanted to use me as a gunman." ”

Wang Shizhen's face looked a little better, and he asked, "Zhiquan, what are you going to do?" ”

"Whatever the British want me to do, I just open my mouth with a lion. The British will give if they want to give, and pull down if they don't want to give. Anyway, let me do anything for them, don't even think about it. Duan Qirui had already had his own plans.

Wang Shizhen sneered, "Zhiquan, you still want to play with the People's Party and the British." Which of these two can you play? ”

Almost at the same time, Wang Youhong, the chief executive of the Jiangsu Special Administrative Region, was also holding a meeting with the Jiangsu Parliament, "Ladies and gentlemen, what kind of good relations the British want to establish with us is nonsense. We do business with them, and we can't get involved in anything else. If anyone thinks we can play the British, it is all wishful thinking. ”

Some parliamentarians cautiously put forward their opinions, "Wang Dudu, we can now take the ship of the British, and it will be much better to talk to the People's Party." It's just borrowing the power of the British, and not taking refuge in the British, so how big will it be? ”

Wang Youhong is almost 70 years old, and the old man's voice is still loud, and there is an extreme contempt in Wang Youhong's voice for the parliamentarian's questioning, "The British are interested in our Jiangsu being able to stand for nearly 20 years, but in the past 20 years, when have we ever relied on the British?" ”

From the longitudinal comparison of history, after Wang Youhong took charge of Jiangsu, he first lost northern Jiangsu and then Shanghai, and now he is shrinking in southern Jiangsu. However, when comparing horizontally, Wang Youhong became the governor of Jiangsu, and the Manchu Qing, Beiyang, and the Guangfuhui Alliance were all there. Now the Manchu Qing Dynasty has withdrawn from the stage of history, Duan Qirui and Wang Shizhen in the remnants of Beiyang are still in the northwest, and the local political economy has been controlled by the People's Party. The Liberation Society has been co-opted by the People's Party. The alliance will be killed by the Beiyang Restoration Society, and now there are only dozens of people left in Japan. Members in China have long since abandoned the League.

In contrast, even under pressure from the People's Party, Jiangsu has maintained its own independent political and military power. No matter what kind of intentions it has, at least the People's Party has not been able to control Jiangsu until now. Compared with other forces, Jiangsu led by Wang Youhong can be called overbearing.

The old man's still sharp gaze swept over the faces of the parliamentarians, and the mocking tone in Wang Youhong's voice became even thicker, "The People's Party has said that imperialist countries never relented when they kill lackeys. As long as there is enough exchange of interests, the imperialist countries never hesitate to sell their lackeys. The reason why the British are contacting us so lowly now is naturally to ask us to deal with the People's Party. If they can't deal with the People's Party, the British will have to slap their butts and leave. Far away from the ocean, the People's Party will not be able to fight for a while and a half. But where are we going in Jiangsu? I definitely won't leave, I'll die in Jiangsu. And where are you going?! ”

The parliamentarians present didn't understand what Wang Youhong meant for a while, and there was a taste of putting life and death out of the way in his words. In reality, the British gave Jiangsu very favorable conditions. For example, help Jiangsu to establish a silk factory and establish an industry. These are all good opportunities that Jiangsu can not seek.

In the past ten years, the miraculous rise of the People's Party has made everyone in Jiangsu understand that there is nothing without industry. It's not those mud legs, the leaders Chen Ke, You Wei, Yan Fu, Qin Tongren, and even Kong Zhang, who was recruited by the People's Party from northern Jiangsu, which one is not an international student, and which one is not a university scholar who understands modern science.

If there is any difference between the BJP and other forces, it is only that the BJP is willing to tighten its belts and squeeze food out of its mouth to develop education. At this point, even the Jiangsu parliament is sober. Other forces squeezed the people to the death and collected money. Only when the People's Party casts a long line to catch big fish, and the common people receive education, they can become workers and engage in industry. After the development of industry, the People's Party was able to resist the foreign powers from the outside and pacify the princes from within.

Now Britain is willing to support Jiangsu, which is a pie-in-the-sky thing. As long as there is the support of Britain, I am afraid that in a few years it will not be worse than the People's Party.

However, Wang Youhong didn't think it was a good opportunity, but he thought it was a great harm to Jiangsu. This can't help but make the parliamentarians wonder if Wang Youhong is old and confused. The British want to use Jiangsu as a gunman, don't Jiangsu know? When the machine arrives in their hands, it is their own, and if the British are in a hurry, can't Jiangsu hide behind the People's Party? As the central government, can the People's Party still allow the British runway to bully the Chinese on Chinese soil?

Such a simple truth, why can't Wang Youhong Governor think of it?

The meeting of the Jiangsu Parliament broke up unhappily, and when the session was adjourned, the Jiangsu parliamentarians began a big tandem. Trying to find a way to convince Wang Youhong.

And Wang Youhong returned to his official residence and lay down on the bed. Although he can still hold on in the council, Wang Youhong knows very well that his body can't withstand it for too long. In his long military career, in the turbulent torrent of the times, Wang Youhong found that he really "sought truth from facts" in many things. It's October now, and the weather is not cold, but Wang Youhong feels that his hands and feet are unnaturally cold, and his perception of his body is constantly fading.

At this time, Wang Youhong did not panic. He immediately sent someone to find Yu Chen, commander of the Jiangsu Provincial Defense Force. Yu Chen quickly rushed to Wang Youhong's mansion. I heard that Wang Youhong was seriously ill, but when he saw Wang Youhong, Yu Chen saw Wang Youhong drinking tea slowly with a calm expression. This couldn't help but make Yu Chen feel strange.

"Commander Yu, sit down." Wang Youhong said calmly.

When Yu Chen was ready, Wang Youhong said, "I'm probably going to die." ”

Yu Chen was scared enough, for more than ten years, no matter how hard Wang Youhong tried to stabilize his own power. Anyway, Jiangsu is supported by Wang Youhong, and if Wang Youhong dies suddenly at this time, God knows what the People's Party will do.

Wang Youhong saw that Yu Chen's whole person seemed to be petrified on the seat, and he laughed, "Commander Yu, everyone dies." The Queen Mother is dead, Yuan Shikai is dead, and so many powerful figures are dead. Where is there a lack of me. But after I die, I will hand over Jiangsu to you to take charge. Those people in the parliament are unreliable, and if they are allowed to do whatever they want, Jiangsu will be finished in a few years! ”

Yu Chen didn't want to see the Jiangsu Parliament, but he didn't expect Wang Youhong's evaluation of the parliament to be so unbearable. He couldn't help but say, "Governor, even if the council is a little more reckless, it won't do something to dig its own grave. ”

"Won't dig your own grave? Hum! Wang Youhong wanted to laugh, but it turned into a sneer because of his lack of strength, "In the end, they are only for themselves." But the People's Party is now in full swing, and Chen Ke is for the world. For this alone, the two sides made a judgment. Chen Ke just dug a pit for them, and they would definitely jump down. ”

Because he felt that his legs were getting colder, Wang Youhong pulled the quilt up, he stared at Yu Chen and said, "These people always feel that they have more power at hand, and they can protect themselves. However, they do not understand at all that the strength of Jiangsu depends entirely on the meaning of the People's Party. If this is not understood, sooner or later the parliament will fall into the trap of the BJP. ”

After saying this, Wang Youhong felt even more exhausted, and couldn't help but gasp. Yu Chenteng stood up and shouted outside, "Call the doctor quickly!" ”

"No need to call a doctor." Wang Youhong raised his hand and waved it at Yu Chen, "If the doctor is useful, where is there a dead person." I'm not uncomfortable at this time, what kind of doctor is I. ”

After a moment of respite, Wang Youhong called Yu Chen to sit down in front of him, he grabbed Yu Chen's hand and said, "Yu Chen, you have been with me for so long. I know how hard we have been along the way. I originally worked hard to support Jiangsu, but I had the idea of starting a business in Jiangsu. Now this mind has long since died, I just want to maintain Jiangsu and prove that I, Wang Youhong, have not been completely defeated by Chen Ke. After I died, you took over Jiangsu, so you can continue this business. Don't lose to Chen. ”