He Hualong is also a good degree of calmness, saying that he is "confused", and he is so small that he pretends to be confused, to see how Yang Du sees the current relationship between China and Germany.

Yang Du continued: "Now the European war is in a stalemate, although Germany has defeated Russia on the Eastern Front in a row, but on the Western Front, it is difficult for the German team to break through the defense line of the British and French forces, although the German tanks are powerful, the aircraft are powerful, but the British and French industries are not furnishings, plus the German fleet has been blocked by the British fleet in the military port, unable to attack. Germany's maritime trade could no longer continue. The country's economy is in a depression, the people are war-weary, and the people's hearts are gone.

Now, this European war has become a war of attrition. Contrary to the decisive battle expected by Germany. However, the German government refused to accept the truce of international mediation, and instead intensified its efforts to provoke the United States. Not only unrestrained submarine warfare. And to incite Mexico to attack the United States, this is not only madness. At this time, declaring war on Germany is the best time, as long as the United States declares war on Germany, and then sends an expeditionary force to Europe to assist Britain and France in the war, once Germany and Austria-Hungary are defeated, then China will be the victorious country, and at that time, it can not only further promote relations with the Entente countries, but also make China truly have a position in the world. So, in my opinion, the best option under the current situation is to declare war on Germany. And it has to be quick, it has to be sent to Europe before the United States. ”

"Before the United States? China is too far away from Europe, unlike the United States, across the sea is Europe, and our squadron must go around half the world to get to Europe. ”

"Can you go from Yuanguo, it is always much faster to transport troops by rail than by steamship."

"Russia? Now that there is a revolution in Russia, how can it take the opportunity to go to Europe? ”

"It is precisely because of the revolution in Russia that we have to borrow from Russia."

"Tell me more about it."

Tang Hualong was really confused, although he knew that Yang Du's thinking jump had always been exaggerated, but he really couldn't grasp Yang Du's mind now, and he didn't know what he wanted to do.

"With the current situation in Russia, the tsarist system is probably crumbling, at this time China can use the Siberian Railway in the name of declaring war on Germany to enter the Russian European territory, if the Russian Revolution can not be quelled, then the squadron does not have to continue to advance westward, but can take advantage of the chaotic situation of the Russian Revolution to coerce the new Russian government with military force, abolish all the unequal treaties signed in the former Qing Dynasty, and recover the lost territory of the former Qing Dynasty, if the Russian Revolution can be calmed down, then the squadron can advance westward with the Russian army, Losses can be reduced, and once Germany is defeated, then China is the victor. ”

Yang Du told Tang Hualong his idea, but in Tang Hualong's opinion, this idea was too whimsical.

"Tetsuko, have you ever thought about what if Russia refuses to let the squadron enter Russia? Shall we kill the past? Wouldn't that be an invasion of Russia? Your idea is too wishful thinking and confused. ”

Tang Hualong commented on Yang Du's idea in a timely manner, and returned Yang Du's evaluation of him just now, and the two sides were tied.

At this time, there was civil unrest in Russia, and Britain and France were worried that the new Russian government might withdraw from the war against Germany. Therefore, if the squadron is willing to attack Germany and Austria-Hungary through Russian counties, Britain and France should be happy to see it, and will definitely persuade the Russian government to agree to borrow troops, and Russia may also agree to borrow troops because of the chaos in the domestic situation. Moreover, in the past two years, a large number of Chinese commodities have been exported to Russia, and Russia's wariness of our country has long been greatly reduced. Yang Du continued to analyze.

"Even if Britain and France are willing to see China and Russia attack Germany from the Eastern Front at the same time, are they also willing to see China threaten Russia? Besides, even if Russia was willing to borrow troops from our country to suppress the revolution, our country would absolutely not agree to it, because that would lead to fire. Tetsuko, you may see that international issues are too simple, and you don't seem to be aware of the president's real intention in choosing to join the Entente in declaring war on the Allies. ”

Tang Hualong's words were very polite. If the other party is just arrogant. He didn't care about it, but Yang Du's idea was too wishful, so it was no wonder that Tang Hualong didn't want to see him.

"Oh? Could it be that the president's delay in moving closer to the Entente has another meaning? Isn't it worried about wasting national power? Yang Dudao didn't care much about Tang Hualong's ridicule.

Tang Hualong hesitated for a moment, but decided to briefly explain his thoughts, so as not to let Yang Du see the situation clearly, although Yang Du could not be regarded as his ally, but since Yang Du was not Li Yuanhong's henchman. Then, the balance of power in this political committee must be maintained, and Yang Du cannot be kicked out of the political committee because he did not correctly understand the president's policies.

"Tetsuko, I ask you, in your opinion. What is in it for China to end the European war as soon as possible? Tang Hualong asked Yang Du first.

"Well, from a political point of view. If China can assist France and Britain in ending the European war. This is conducive to China's friendly relations with France and Britain, and after peace in the future, it will be very beneficial for China to become one of the great powers. Economically, France and Britain both have vast colonies, and their markets are staggering, so China can help them deal with the German threat. In the future, China's foreign trade will certainly be more prosperous, and if China assists the Entente to defeat Germany and become the victorious power, China may not be able to take some benefits from Germany at future peace conferences, such as war reparations and colonial trusteeship. The sooner the war ends in Europe, the more China will have to share in the benefits. ”

"Tetsuko, you still haven't got to the point in this analysis. Let me tell you about it, in fact, in my opinion, the reason why the president is so reluctant to get on the thief ship of the Entente is quite far-reaching. The president doesn't want to see the European war end so quickly. The president wants the European countries to fight more and more. as long as the European countries are in the middle of a war. Then the great powers will be punished and tamed. Then our country can continue to use this opportunity to develop industry and commerce, expand the market in the world, and once the war in Europe is over, then the European powers will free up their hands and pay attention to the Far East, which is obviously not conducive to the exhibition of our industry and commerce; On the other hand, the longer the European war is fought, the more drastic the weakening of the European powers will be, and the more drastic the change in the international political and military balance of power will be, which will be conducive to China's rise, if the European war ends now. When Britain and France come to their senses, I am afraid that they will have to think of ways to contain our China again. Britain and France have to contain even Russia, let alone China? Those benefits of going to war that you mentioned. Compared to the current one, it is somewhat adventurous. ”

Tang Hualong's analysis made Yang Du come back to his senses, it was not that he couldn't see these clearly, but he just fascinated the interests in front of him, and he didn't think of this for the time being.

"Jiwu, when you say that, it tastes like awakening and empowerment. It is no wonder that at the end of last year, the French government hoped that China would send some laborers to France to solve the shortage of French laborers, but the president did not agree at that time, although the excuse used was that the French government refused to grant permanent residency to Chinese dispatched laborers, but now that you analyze it like this, I can understand that perhaps the president is happy to see France deflated in front of Germany. ”

The more Yang Du thought about it, the more he felt that this conspiracy theory was very reasonable, and he couldn't help nodding his head again and again, so Lihai threw the matter of declaring war on Germany into the Pacific Ocean, originally he came to find Tang Hualong to discuss with Tang Committee members how to persuade the president to declare war on Germany, and he had already discussed with Li Yuanhong before coming to Tang Hualong, but now, listening to Tang Hualong's words, Yang Du immediately felt that the other party's analysis was more reasonable, so he simply changed his course immediately, which is also in line with his character. Although he is somewhat arrogant, he is not an unreasonable person, otherwise, he would not have changed his concept of governing the country many times.

Seeing Yang Du's sudden change of position, Tang Hualong felt a little crying and laughing, originally, the president's "yang conspiracy" was just Tang Hualong's own speculation, and it was not confirmed by the president himself, but now even Yang Du agrees with his analysis, so he has some meaning.

In addition to being proud, Tang Hualong did not forget to warn Yang Du a few words.

"Tetsuko, this analysis is just me, people's speculation, as for what the president is planning, we don't know, and this analysis is a bit of a bad smell, let's pretend to be confused. lest foreigners guess and guess, embarrass the president, and threaten national interests. ”

"That's, that's. It's hard to be confused, it's hard to be confused. You don't need to say it. I won't talk about it to anyone else. As for this declaration of war against Germany, let the Americans do it themselves, we Chinese will not make peace, and it is important for us to live our own small lives. But then again. If war is declared on Germany, the benefits that our country can obtain will not necessarily be inferior to the current policy. It's just that the president has already made up his mind, but it is very difficult for us to get him to change his mind

Yang Du nodded. Then he looked at Tang Hualong's study.

"Jiwu, you are idle in this West Mountain. It's not like me, I've been busy these days. No, when I'm done talking to you, I have to go back to Beijing immediately and talk to Zhang Binglin's gang. ”

Tang Hualong smiled faintly, he didn't know if Yang Du was tempting, but he didn't think about it deeply, and this answer was simple.

"Zhezi, I will also be idle in Xishan for five days, and when the holiday is over, I will still rush back to Beijing, after all, Wang Lu and the others will soon withdraw from the political committee, and the political committee members cannot be vacant for too long, and this candidate must also be carefully selected

"Oh? I don't know in Jiwu's heart, who should take over as the political commissioner? Yang Du asked.

This is a blatant temptation, Tang Hualong shook his head.

"I haven't decided on the person to be promoted, I don't know if Tetsuko has a suitable candidate?" "The president doesn't tell me to intervene about this. I don't bother to care.

Yang Du's words were true, and Zhao Bei had indeed reminded him of them. As for why, Yang Du can more or less guess the president's thoughts, the political committee is now three-legged, Li Yuanhong is a faction, Tang Hualong is a faction, and the president is a faction, and he Yang Du, as a big celebrity in front of the president, is naturally inconvenient to open a faction, so he doesn't have to worry about the affairs of this political commissar.

"Oh? So what are you busy with these days? You won't be busy arguing with Zhang Taiyan, right? ”

Tang Hualong asked with a smile, he didn't believe that Yang Du didn't care about the matter of the replacement of the political commissar, so he also tried it.

"I'm not busy with anything, but to assist Li Songqing to rectify the party affairs of the united front, since Wang Zhanyuan, Lu Yongxiang and profiteers secretly traded shares, the president feels that the united front should be rectified again, and now he orders Li Songqing to start preparations, and soon a plenary meeting of party members and representatives will be held again to discuss and discuss party affairs."

Although Yang Du's sentence "East Window Thing." Slightly dissatisfied, but Tang Hualong is most concerned about the rectification of the party affairs of the United Front, and he seems to smell a little conspiracy.

Just the year before last, it was also through a plenary meeting of party members of the United Front that Zhang Binglin lost his position as party leader, and Li Yuanhong took over, and then. The United Front is again completely firmly in the hands of the President, and now, considering that Li Yuanhong already has his own power in the United Front. The President's choice of this time to reorganize the United Front is obviously intriguing.