Beginning in mid-February 1925, representatives of various factions from all over the country came to Yanjing one after another, preparing to participate in the "Political Consultative Conference of All Factions" to discuss national affairs and political reforms, and to form a joint political axe.

At the same time, the legations of various countries that had been in Tianjin for a period of time also chartered a special train and returned to Yanjing in a mighty way. According to the agreement they reached with Feng Yuxiang's authorities, the legation was still allowed to carry a large number of guards, but these armed men were not allowed to patrol Dongjiaomin Lane after arriving in Yanjing, and could only be responsible for defending their respective embassies.

In a certain luxury carriage of the special train, the envoys of the four great powers of Britain, the United States, France, and the Chinese took advantage of this rare opportunity to meet for another political consultative meeting to discuss how to divide up China's sphere of influence. In the last round of wrestling with various countries, it was obvious that Ben had suffered a loss, and this time they wanted to get enough supplements.

At this time, the industry in this country is still dominated by light industry, and heavy industry cannot compete with Britain, the United States, and France. Therefore, after the national government in the south set up a tariff area and expropriated it behind closed doors, the light industrial products of the country almost said goodbye to the southern Chinese market with tears in their eyes. However, due to the acceleration of industrialization in southern China brought about by the tariffs on the protection of surnames, it is not possible to bring many orders to the heavy industry of the capital, and the competitiveness of Europe and the United States in this regard is obviously greater than that of the capital. Moreover, the European and American powers were able to use their powerful financial systems to lend money to the nationalists of southern China to buy their machines, which would not have been possible in the first place.

For example, in the negotiations to carve up China's sphere of influence, Britain, the United States, and France all wisely chose to remain in the south. They needed to defend themselves in the north against Soviet Russia, so that they could protect their vested interests in the south and ensure the stability of their colonies.

"The British political axe supports a responsible political axe composed of powerful factions in northern China to lead the country, but the national political axe in the south still has to have a considerable number of reading surnames, and the British political axe opposes the new political axe in the north to unify the south by force." The words of the British minister are always high-sounding, even if they divide up the semi-colonies.

Kenkichi Fang Ze nodded with satisfaction after listening to the British Yankee's statement. "The political axe believes that Mr. Duan Qirui can lead this political axe, and General Zhang Zuolin and General Wu Peifu can be important members of this political axe. Only in this way can we maintain stability in China and protect the interests of the great powers in China. In the same way, the political axe of this country is also resolutely opposed to the national political axe of the south to unify the north by force! This is the bottom line of this political axe! ”

Fang Ze's words were very serious, because the southern reading customs area swept away the goods from the market, so the attitude of the political axe towards the Kuomintang has also changed significantly, and they have now not allowed the Kuomintang to unify the north. Such a situation is unacceptable to both hot-headed and indignant young officers and scheming politicians.

The British Minister Mack and the American Minister Schulman glanced at each other, and they had now basically figured out their bottom line. They want to dominate the markets of northern China, and perhaps also grab territory and resources from northern China. At present, however, it is said that this will not threaten the interests of the British and American powers in China.

Schulman nodded slightly and said with a smile: "Putting China in a de facto North-South partition is the only solution that is in the interests of all parties at present, and it is also a necessary means to curb GCISM." What Schulman doesn't say is that the division of the North and the South is also the best way to contain China's rise. Half of China will never be able to threaten the interests of the United States, so the United States is also willing to help it achieve a certain amount of development to curb GCISM. Obviously, some time ago, the excessive revolutionary enthusiasm of the Kuomintang had frightened the conservative forces in the United States.

"France also saw this as a good way to ensure the interests of the great powers and contain Soviet Russia." France is now the English and American echoworm in East Asian affairs, and Hugo used elegant expressions and elegant French to expound the highest level of echoworms.

"It was hoped that complete freedom of movement in northern China would be a necessary means to curb the development of GCISM." Minister Fang Ze's words were very slow, this is the new demand of this political axe, complete freedom of action!

As soon as these words came out, the ministers of Britain, France and the United States were slightly stunned, they did not expect that the ambition of Yuben would be exposed so quickly. The question of complete freedom, which naturally includes the freedom to divide territories, is too sensitive. Now, in this way, he has linked this demand to the curbing of the development of GCISM. It is clear that this GCISM refers not only to Chahar, but also to Soviet Russia!

"No! The United States cannot support this request. "The first to object was the American Minister Shulman." If this is done, it will have the consequence of a catastrophe, and GCISM will not only not be curbed, but will also gain more soil for development. ”

"Britain also wants to preserve China's territorial integrity, which is stipulated in the Canton Secret Treaty." After a little hesitation, he followed up with his objection, but he quickly added: "Britain will not object to any other request." ”

Hugo immediately expressed his opposition to the statement of the British and American ministers: "The territorial issue will irritate the nerves of the Chinese nationalists, so why should Ben do this? With half of China's big market and abundant resources, isn't it enough to be satisfied? ”

The division of China's territory has always been a national policy, and there is no disagreement within the country on this point, and there is only a distinction between rapid progress and seriousness. However, Minister Yoshizawa Kenkichi was in fact a radical faction, so he took advantage of the need for the Great Powers to expel the revolutionary regime occupying Yanjing this time, and tested the attitude of the British and American Powers. Seeing that the European and American powers did not support it, Fang Ze knew that the time was still not ripe, so he immediately denied it quietly: "Freedom of action does not refer to the division of China's territory, but refers to the imperial army to participate in the attack on the Chinese Red Army in Chahar, I hope you can support it." ”

"What?" The envoys of the three countries exclaimed at the same time: "Aren't you afraid of Soviet and Russian interference? "On this issue, the political axe of the four countries has already made clear to Soviet Russia that it opposes the participation of all foreign [***] forces in the Chinese civil war. If this is about to break its promise, then it is very likely that Soviet Russia will send troops, which will definitely be a disaster, and it will be the trigger for another world war.

"The imperial army will put on the military uniform of the Chinese Feng Army and secretly participate in this military operation to ensure victory in the war!" Fang Ze Kenji threw out the plan: "10,000 officers and soldiers and a heavy artillery wing will participate in the attack on the Chahar GCD base area, and the imperial army will wear the uniform of the Feng army and mix with the Feng army to fight!" In this way, there was no excuse for Soviet Russia to send troops. And this operation will be a quick one! ”

"Quick fix?" The French minister Hugo shook his head, how could the French believe that there was a quick solution? Fighting! It's just endless digging trenches and repairing fortifications, how can this work be fast?

"Yes." Fang Ze Qianji pretended to smile mysteriously: "Now most of the generals under Feng Yuxiang have been bought by Zhang Zuolin, as long as the war begins, they will defect, so that Yanjing and Zhili will soon be captured, and then only GCD and the Red Army will fight alone in Chahar." The Imperial Army was confident that it would end the war once and for all before Soviet Russia reacted. However, the Great Emperor hoped that General Zhang Zuolin would become the leader of China at the right time. ”

Ma Ke thought for a moment and then asked, "Does the appropriate time mean the end of Duan Qirui's term?" ”

"No, this political axe thinks that General Zhang Zuolin should replace Duan Qirui when he is not suitable for this position, rather than waiting for the end of his term." Yoshizawa's understated tone seemed to be talking about something trivial, such as changing an outfit instead of overthrowing the leader of a country.

"Alas! The country is really unlucky. Schulman seemed to be sympathetic, or pretending to be merciful, and he shrugged his shoulders exaggeratedly and said, "General Feng Yuxiang has not yet become the leader, and you have prepared a plan to overthrow him, and now it is Duan Qirui's turn." I think when Zhang Zuolin sits in this position, you should be ready to overturn his plan, right? ”

Before one war has begun, the next one is ready, and it is clear that Ben will be the biggest beneficiary of these wars, and all the suffering caused by this will need to be borne by the Chinese people.

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Today's three watches. Ask for a collection first, and then ask for a recommendation. Well, and then do a little more research, what kind of monetary system do readers want to adopt in the ruling areas of the national axe? In order to develop industry, if we do not open a golden finger for good fields, a tariff policy and a monetary policy are the most important. Now that the tariffs are almost rounded, what should be done with the currency? Historically, China's monetary policy at that time was very chaotic, and the price of silver has skyrocketed since the late 20s, which has brought great difficulties to China's economy. Moreover, all banks have the right to issue notes, even foreign banks. The book must be changed, but how should it be done? Is it the gold standard or the paper standard?