Chapter 203: History Is Gone Forever
WWXOM Chapter 203
Zhu Erdian's face was pale, and there was no way to deal with this warlord. If he could, he hoped that the Far East Fleet of the British Empire would come over and teach this arrogant and ignorant warlord a hard lesson. Unfortunately, this possibility did not exist, and even without the survival of the German Far East Fleet, the British government would not have allowed such a thing to happen at this time. Although the war had just begun, the German Army had obvious superiority, and Paris was almost lost.
"The Japanese Minister, Mr. Ijiin, has told me that the Japanese Government is willing to accept the joint mediation of the three countries. The conditions are as follows: First, the squadron will unconditionally withdraw from Qingdao, and Germany's interests in Qingdao will be transferred to Japan. Second, the main persons responsible for the instigation of the war were handed over to the Japanese government, which guaranteed that these people would receive a fair verdict. Third, China will compensate Japan with 50 million yuan. Fourth, China is not allowed to garrison troops in Shandong. Fifth....... β
"Enough! Go back to Sue SΓΉ Ijiin, I also have three here. First, abolish Japan's Gengzi indemnity, second, abolish all Japanese interests in China, and third, Japan compensate China $500 million. The deadline was 24 hours, and without a satisfactory reply, China declared war on Japan. Fang Jianxiong said coldly, got up and brushed his sleeves to leave.
"Wait!" Zhu Erdian was in a hurry, he didn't expect this result. Although the conditions in Japan are very fucked, at least it is a sign of peace, sit down and talk. Unexpectedly, Fang Jianxiong didn't think about it, so he replied to three articles, and the time limit was 24 hours, otherwise he would declare war on Japan. Where did he get his faith? This guy is such a lunatic!
Fang Jianxiong calculated that Zhu Erdian would not stop there, Japan dared to open his mouth, and Fang Jianxiong dared to be tougher. After the Qingdao War, Fang Jianxiong had a clear understanding of the strength of the Japanese army. The Japanese army is well-trained and has a lot of large-caliber artillery. The current Wehrmacht is not at all inferior in terms of the strength of the war response. In particular, Fang Dashuai has a million troops in his hands, and there are as many as 30 heavy artillery regiments, and he has an advantage in aircraft and weapons and equipment. Japanese 75-caliber mountain artillery field artillery. In front of Bofors, it's scum. The Wehrmacht, piled up with loans from Germany and the Americans, is not afraid of any opponent in a ground war.
"Your Excellency, calm down, you must be calm!" The most anxious French minister, he directly reached out to stop Fang Jianxiong.
"How can I be still? The Qingdao War was provoked by the Japanese government, and the victorious side of the war was China. The government of the Republic of China is not a Manchu Qing dynasty and will not sign that kind of bullshit undefeated contract. I would like to inform you that imperialism is casually driving a warship to a certain coast of China. Gone are the days of forcing the Chinese government to submit. Today, if anyone who offends our China again, they will certainly be attacked head-on by our national defense forces. Fang Jianxiong stood up and spoke, without the intention of insisting on leaving.
"Your Excellency Marshal, I think the Japanese government will come up with a sincere plan." Kudashev interjected, and Zhu Erdian was so confused that he didn't know how to deal with this guy for a while.
"I think it would be better for Your Excellency to think carefully about what is the best outcome. Other than that. I will advise the Japanese government and hope that they will relent. Zhu Erdian finally said something vague. That means he can continue to play the role of messenger and play a mediating role.
Fang Jianxiong didn't speak, didn't agree, and didn't object, which was a tacit acquiescence. Zhu Erdian breathed a sigh of relief. Prior to this, Zhu Erdian had always believed that the ** team had no chance of winning. I didn't expect the accident to happen. The victors are Chinese. As the victorious side, if Fang Jianxiong accepts Japan's conditions, this government should also collapse, right?
Zhu Erdian chose to take his leave first. The Japanese minister, Ijiin, also came to Weifang and was waiting for them in a hotel. The ministers of the other two countries had no intention of saying goodbye and leaving, and Zhu Erdian sighed in his heart, maintained an elegant posture, and nodded slightly: "Then Your Excellency Marshal, I have taken my leave." β
Fang Jianxiong glanced at Yang Yongtai: "Send Mr. Zhu Erdian for me, he is an old friend of the Chinese." The tone of the last sentence is a bit hated. Zhu Erdian endured his anger, maintained his demeanor, and slowly went out.
"Fang, the deal of equipment, we can talk about it slowly now." Kudashev couldn't wait to speak, Fang Jianxiong glanced at him and said: "Gold, I only recognize gold, without gold paid in full, I won't sell a rifle." Anyway, there are many Chinese, and if you give a meal at will, some people are willing to become soldiers. I will expand my army to two million and prepare to declare war on Japan. β
That's, but it's a lot of point. It is human nature that those who were clamoring for a declaration of war against Japan just now do not sell weapons. Kudashev was anxious, and hurriedly said: "No, there will be no full-scale war between China and Japan, I can guarantee this." The Entente would not agree to the Japanese government's nonsense. β
In a hurry, Kudashev said the wrong thing, and when he looked at the cunning gaze of Jianxiong above, he secretly regretted that he had fallen for this bastard. With a sigh in his heart, Kudashev continued: "Isn't it the same with the indemnity paid by Gengzi in our country? β
"It's different, the Gengzi indemnity is the government's money, and these rifles are my private collection!" Fang Jianxiong continued to quibble, and Yagen didn't intend to take Gengzi's compensation seriously. A few years later, the Russian Revolution came and was written off. Isn't it stupid to wait for two years for both sides to fight in Europe, and to express its willingness to send troops to Europe before the United States enters the war in exchange for the exemption of Gengzi indemnity and industrial aid, and now take Gengzi reparations seriously? Kudashev almost didn't come to his way in one breath. This bastard, who has nothing to do with collecting half a million rifles to play with? 500,000!
When Kudashev didn't know how to speak, the French minister (who really couldn't find the information) interjected: "Your Excellency, what does France need to pay if it wants to get technical information on new weapons?" β
"I said, 10,000 tons of hydraulic presses! Is that possible? Fang Dashuai made a shameless joke, the French minister's face changed, what are you kidding, 10,000 tons of hydraulic presses. This is the most important weapon of the country! If you don't have this thing, some large-caliber artillery or something, you don't have to worry about it. "The Germans wanted me to provide 5,000 tons of hydraulic presses, and they worked very well!" Fang Dashuai made up for it, and when the anger on the face of the French minister couldn't be hidden, Fang Jianxiong said again: "Mr. minister, don't you want to go to Pingdu, how did the Japanese army fail miserably?" β
"What do you mean?" The French minister's face changed slightly, and he loosened a little. Fang Jianxiong smiled slightly, and said in a low voice: "I'll go to Ping tomorrow, just follow along." β
The tank, Fang Dashuai actually doesn't understand technology, but he understands the general appearance. A few sketches were drawn, and following these sketches, the politicians and technocrats in Europe made tanks alive. Although the production volume is limited, it does exert great power. The key technology is the chassis and the overall design, how to design a reasonable point, on this issue, Fang Dashuai's sketch played a huge role, a bit of the taste of the sea navigation compass.
The French minister nodded and decided to go. Why did Fang Jianxiong ask for a 10,000-ton hydraulic press? He is not a fool, there must be relatively suitable goods to exchange. Besides, this 10,000-ton hydraulic press is not unique to the French. Although the Americans are a little rough in technology in this era, not as good as Britain and France, the 10,000-ton hydraulic press can still be guaranteed.
Fang Jianxiong really can't do it, the main technology in the world today is concentrated in Europe. The United States has to stand aside, as far as the diesel engine is concerned, if it is not for the technology and equipment provided by the Germans, it will not be possible to build a tracked tractor at all. I really have to thank the war in Europe, and the German technicians who are staying in China now can't go back if they want to. The sea routes are all in the hands of the British, not to mention on land, only through Russia. The outbreak of the European war is really a happy thing for Fang Dashuai. These Germans are serious about their work, and it would be best if they could bring out a large number of qualified mechanics in a few years.
The Germans were willing to work for Fang Jianxiong, and a key factor was that Fang Dashuai got involved with Japan. Now whether it is Wuhu or Wuhan, the most active people in the factory are the Germans.
"Your Excellency, the matter of the rifle ......." Kudashev is still getting up, 500,000 rifles is not a small number, and it can equip 50 infantry divisions. Fifty infantry divisions, what a force that is, there is not much difference in whether there is too much.
"I said it, trade it for gold, and these rifles are my private collection. That's it, let's go back first. Fang Jianxiong was about to send off the guests, and the two ministers reluctantly got up and said goodbye. I'm going to Pingdu tomorrow too! Kudashev was unwilling and continued to follow, Fang Jianxiong didn't care.
Ijiin spent a noon in anxious waiting, and when Jurden arrived, Ijiin was standing in the courtyard of the inn waiting. Seeing Yijiyuan, Zhu Erdian's heart was tired. Japan wanted to end the war, but it refused to show a good attitude, and as a result, those bullshit conditions made Fang Jianxiong anxious.
"Mr. Ijiin, I must tell you the unfortunate news that the conditions put forward by the Japanese government have angered Fang Jianxiong. In front of the ministers of the three countries, he said that he wanted to join Germany and declare war on Japan. Zhu Erdian conveyed with a blank face, and made some small adjustments in it.
"Is he crazy?" Ijiin's face changed greatly, but he didn't expect the ministers of the three kingdoms to go together, but they couldn't stop this madman. Zhu Erdian said lightly: "I think that even if Fang Jianxiong is crazy, he is forced by your conditions. If he can agree to talk on the basis of the conditions put forward by your country, he will have to step down. China is now a democratically elected government, and it has received economic and technical assistance from the United States, which is not what it used to be, Mr. Ijiin. I must remind you that it is your country's army that is now in a disadvantageous position in the Qingdao War. β
When Zhu Erdian was complaining, the Yangkou landing field was also very lively. More than two dozen planes arrived, dropping some cocktails. It wasn't until just before dusk, after the arson, that the plane was gone.
Night fell again, and Veddigan couldn't wait to reach out his periscope. His submarines followed the Japanese fleet, cruising the waters near Yangkou, ready to reinforce the Japanese on the ground.
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