…… Nelson. Jensen has always considered himself a lucky one.

As a wild boy from Oklahoma, he was lucky to be able to enter George Washington University, and even more fortunate that he was successful in applying for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in his freshman year. He worked his way up as an interpreter, worked his way up to consular assistant, and eventually to the State Department, where he became director of Far Eastern Affairs and assistant secretary of state, and last month as U.S. ambassador to China. To use a Chinese idiom, it is "to rise to the top". But there were times when the clouds were high and there were times when they wrestled, and before the photos of the time they submitted their credentials were developed, they were forced to go to Nanjing to protest by a large group of American businessmen who suddenly broke in.

Protest just protest, the ambassador is to serve the citizens of the United States, not to mention Nanjing's sudden large-scale seizure of foreign capital made him also very angry Chapter 639 The temptation of large orders, especially the temporary economic bill just passed by Congress, is obviously aimed at foreign capital, and wants to take advantage of the economic crisis to recover billions of dollars of equity!

Grab the money! Grab America's money! But so what? If the economic crisis lasts for two or three years, these factories will also not be able to support it.

Besides, if the U.S. economy is really good, maybe China is the only hope.

Therefore, Ambassador Jensen was reluctant to offend Yang Qiu when the situation was unclear, but in the face of the arrogant American businessmen in China, he had to pinch his nose and go to Nanjing to protest. Immediately afterward, he flew to Beijing on a China Airlines flight. But when he arrived in Beijing, he learned that Yang Qiu had already gone to Shanghai and had to take another AirAsia flight back to Shanghai.

China's air transport industry seems to be quite developed, otherwise this circle will be at least five or six days, Ambassador Jensen thought and rushed to the Jiangnan factory.

When the sedan honked its horn vigorously to disperse the crowd. On the outfitting dock of the Jiangnan factory, workers are sitting on a gondola under the scorching sun, painting the Beijing battleship with lead-gray paint on the verge of sea trials. The Beijing-class battleships were the core of the 1925 naval plan, a total of 4 ships were built in two batches, the first two have been launched in Jiangnan and Mawei respectively, and the last two ships have also entered the sprint stage before the temptation of the large order in Chapter 639, ready to be launched before the new round of naval negotiations next year.

Walking on the deck, Yang Qiu could feel the power contained in this giant beast's body. Because this battleship has gathered the highest level of science and technology that can be taken out in China at present! for the construction of it. In the past four years, a total of 112 kinds of accessories that cannot be manufactured have been procured, 113 factories, 47 laboratories and universities have been mobilized, and 5,311 technical difficulties have been solved! If it weren't for the risky Rhineland plan of the year. If it weren't for the elevation of the data machine in the subsystem, at the normal pace of development, China would not have been able to build this battleship at all.

Tall and neat European-style monolithic bridge. Triangular mast, for the first time on the front and rear bridges, an air defense conning tower was set up. The bow floats 15° with higher wave resistance, the underwater ball nose used for the first time, the first generation sonar, the main gun hydraulic rotary servo motor, the spiral ammunition lifting channel, the Zeiss 11-meter rangefinder, the domestic upgraded version of the Lunpo system, the naval gun follow-up gyro controller, the automatic fire control computer, 13 long and short-wave radios, a vertical rotary boiler with superheater, 4 Jiangnan impulse steam turbines, spring shock absorber valves, large gear transmissions, high-power pumping motors, 2 steam generators and 3** New technologies such as gasoline generators make this class of battleships look very modern.

Standard 35,500 tons / full load 42,500 tons. The theoretical (not yet sea trials) has a maximum speed of 29 knots, a range of 15 knots/13,000 nautical miles, 6 twin 120mm high-level dual-purpose guns, 8 quadruple 40mm anti-aircraft guns, 24 twin 25mm machine guns, 8 twin 12.7 heavy machine guns, 5 high-power searchlights, 2 mechanical catapult reconnaissance and observation aircraft, and 3 triple mounts that the Navy finally refused to compromise...... Main gun. If nothing else, the latter two ships will also be equipped with the same guns before next year's naval treaty.

If it weren't for the real outbreak of the economic crisis, without the worst late outbreak or non-outbreak, he would not have agreed to the installation of sensitive 380mm guns. But now it doesn't matter. Europe and the United States would not have the strength to tear up the naval treaty even if they wanted to. As for the development of the lagging 360mm naval gun, the Navy has decided to continue to support and purchase several sets for shore defense, and by the way accumulate technology for the future.

In addition to the Beijing class, the Jiangnan plant and the Qiuxin plant next door have already started the construction of 2 Sichuan-class aircraft carriers. These are two aircraft carriers built in full compliance with the 27,000-ton ceiling of the Naval Treaty, with a full load of 35,300 tons, and the blueprints are from the earliest Beihai-class enlargements. Strengthen underwater protection and air defense capabilities, and enhance ventilation's ability to inhibit flammable fires after gasoline volatilization. Originally, at the beginning of the construction, he also thought about directly giving Essex level drawings, but considering the destruction of the complete set of drawings to technological innovation and continuation, in the end he only came up with subsystem materials such as strong pressure ventilation and nitrogen oil tanks.

It will take about one year for the Beijing to be tested and put into service, and even if the second batch of two ships is speeded up, they will not be commissioned until the end of 1932. That is, by that time, the surface fleet of the Navy will have 4 Beijing-class, 4 Anhai-class, 4 aircraft carriers, 8 heavy cruisers, 10 light cruisers, 62 destroyers, and 58 submarines as the main strike force.

A strong navy is the dream of every Chinese in later generations, but the speed at which the navy burns money is even very numb to him. Since 1920, in two consecutive five-year naval plans, the navy has washed all its equipment, building a total of 177 ships of various types, with a total tonnage of 750,000 tons, and the total cost of personnel training and base construction is as high as 2.6 billion yuan!

On the whole, this figure represents a very small proportion of the total output value of workers and peasants, but considering that from 1920 onwards it was necessary to make concessions for the construction of the country, and the average annual military budget was only 1.2 billion yuan, this amount of money is insignificant! You must know that in order to maintain the army, the annual personnel expenditure accounts for 550 million yuan, and the logistics maintenance training and scientific research divide up another 280 million yuan, and the annual purchase cost of new equipment is less than 400 million, which shows how much money the navy has burned in the past ten years!! If it were not for the fact that the army deliberately connived at businessmen to enter the eastern Siberian region of the Soviet Union to frantically mine gold and other ores, and connived at high-profit smuggling activities such as liquor to the Soviet Union. In addition, after the conflict in Afghanistan, the old stockpiles of weapons were sold on sale, and perhaps the three armed forces themselves started fighting first.

Even so, most of the army's eight armored brigades are still old T1 and T2 tanks, and most of the air force is still flying wood and canvas, and even new light equipment such as general-purpose machine guns, howitzers, and semi-automatic rifles dare not be popularized, not to mention new heavy equipment such as aircraft, artillery, and tanks.

The army sacrificed too much for the country! This sacrifice is invisible to the outside world. Therefore, at the last briefing, he said that he would increase military spending, and the officers and men of the Wehrmacht, who had been working hard for 10 years, were delighted.

Fortunately, the period of the Great Reversal has finally arrived!

"Jiuru. Ponsi. What was the trip to France like? ”

In addition to Yang Qiu, there were also members of the aviation delegation such as Feng Ru and Zhou Houkun, who had just returned from participating in the Schneider Air Show in France. Although the military procurement in the first 10 years was not much due to financial constraints, Yang Qiu paid special attention to aviation technology. In the eyes of outsiders, it has even reached the point of obsession.

The Schneider Air Show is one of the largest air shows in Europe, and it is also a stage for countries around the world to show their own aviation technology. Although the three major domestic aviation manufacturers did not come up with the most cutting-edge technology, it still caused a strong sensation in Europe and the United States.

Needless to say, the main Falcon C fighter, Albatross 1924 transport aircraft and Lei Gong bomber were promoted by Chongqing Meteor Company, because they shined in the war in Afghanistan, so even if it coincided with the outbreak of the financial crisis, it still received a total order of 372 aircraft. As for the KC-1 passenger aircraft and Tianshu-2 general purpose aircraft taken out by Airbus and Northern Raytheon, they also shined.

Needless to say, the KC-1 has a maximum of 43 aircraft in a single order, and a total of 117 aircraft is enough to explain its subversive design concept. The Tianshu-2 general aircraft, which imitated the Shiyun 5 biplane, has good low-speed performance. The 1,000-kilometer long-range and multi-purpose model also received an order for 122 aircraft. This does not include the domestic, KC-1 domestic airlines alone have jointly placed orders for 72 aircraft, and Tianshu-2 has sold 318 agricultural and 88 postal cargo aircraft because of its versatility and simple and safe operation.

You must know that the aircraft industry is a profiteering industry. The production cost of a KC-1 is 140,000 yuan, the domestic price is 160,000 yuan, and it can also receive a national financial subsidy of 10,000 yuan, which is equivalent to a net profit of 30,000 yuan from selling a plane. The export price is 180,000 yuan, and the net profit is 50,000 yuan! No wonder Zhou Houkun is full of red light. The total domestic and foreign orders obtained this time are enough to keep the three companies busy for a while. And most importantly, this is not counting the military orders. Since last year, the bidding for new equipment issued by the navy and air force will be closed next year, and whoever wins will have a super order for thousands (including training aircraft)!

The development and growth of aviation is a good thing, but the only thing that worries Yang Qiu is the diffusion of technology. However, Feng Ru and they are very confident: "Minister rest assured, the engines we sell to the outside world are all old 9-cylinder single-layer structure 750 horsepower air-cooled engines, and they have also been specially treated according to your methods." ”

The so-called special treatment in his words is actually Yang Qiu's imitation of the countless modular concepts of later generations. To put it simply, the cylinders of the old star engine are enlarged, replaced with the old spark plugs and carburetors currently used in various countries, and then the other parts are enlarged a little, and finally wrapped in a sleeve. The performance looks at this rudimentary modular design is very advanced, open the engine compartment cover and look, wow! It's neat and tidy, where it's broken, just buy standard parts and replace it, and the horsepower has increased significantly. But the problem is that because there is a modular protective case on the outside, there will be overheating problems during high-intensity military operation, and the maximum horsepower maintenance time is very short.

Moreover, the proportions of various parts are slightly enlarged, and after they are modularized with protective covers, countries will match new aircraft according to this standard size. But the problem is that when they do, they will find that they can't match the original engine. The solution is not nothing, adding a cooling sheet or expanding the nose can be, but both methods will cause the body to expand and maneuver to decrease, and even there is no room for upgrading.

Of course, the gap between engine technology and domestic countries is not obvious, especially in the United Kingdom and the United States, but the problem is that the engine has always been the most difficult thing to imitate, and it takes time to analyze all kinds of materials, plus reverse imitation and fine drawing processing are completely different things, so the research time has passed two or three years, which is enough for China to break through the next technical threshold.

After Yang Qiu asked them about the progress of the new engine and the military's bidding, he asked Lei Meng to send Feng Ru and the others back. Turning his head to look at Gu Weijun, who was speechless: "Shaochuan." What happened to the negotiations in the Navy? ”

"A new round of naval negotiations will begin in August next year, and the French government has made it clear that it will consider the matter of cooperation between our two navies." Gu Weijun said everything after going to Europe, and his expression was a little uncertain. In fact, he has been uneasy since he went on deck, and at the critical moment when Yang Qiu was in charge of the competition for the formation of a cabinet, he was suddenly sent to France to participate in the air show and participate in naval negotiations, which was very detrimental to his political career. Even many of those who had previously supported him suddenly became cautious.

Yang Qiu knew his thoughts, nodded and patted the barrel of the cannon beside him, and asked, "Do you know why I sent you to Europe?" ”

"Yes. I've already said Hui Lan. She assured me that it wouldn't happen again. Gu Weijun's forehead was a little wet. The Yang Qiu in front of him was no longer the young man who let him and Murong Han speak freely on the warship, after more than ten years of looking down on the common people and ruling the country with his own ways and means, it was not just as simple as establishing prestige. When he sank his face, he practiced and the scorching sun on his head couldn't dispel the chill.

Yang Qiu didn't want to accuse him too much, no system could put an end to money politics, he just hoped that everyone wouldn't step on the line and not be so unscrupulous! So his face slowly became cheerful, and he said: "You are talented and have strong ability to do things, but the choice of prime minister needs to be decided according to the local international environment at that time." Don't worry, as long as I'm in one day, what should be yours is yours, and the rest of your thoughts are put away! ”

This is already a clear warning. Gu Weijun couldn't hear it, and nodded again and again.

Yang Qiu waved his hand, as if he had forgotten about this matter, and asked, "That's right." I remember that your father-in-law was the richest Chinese businessman in Nanyang, did he have a good relationship with Luzon? ”

Gu Weijun was slightly stunned. I don't understand why Yang Qiu went around Luzon again. said: "Hui Lan's father settled in Luzon for 3 years when he went to Nanyang in his early years, and he was still friends with the late Liu Hengzhen. Under his recommendation, he got to know many local Luzon legislators, opened a sugar factory in Mindanao, and also had a friendship with Quezon, the current Philippine congressman in the United States. ”

The Nanyang Chinese circle looks big but is actually very small, and the richest man in Nanyang like Gu Weijun's father-in-law plays a pivotal role wherever he goes. Knowing that he and Quezon were in contact, Yang Qiu held on to the railing and thought about it and said, "You go to Nanyang once." Go and see your father-in-law in the name of the provincial relatives and ask him to help me bring two sentences to the local councillors in Quezon and Luzon. Tell them that I support the independence of Luzon, support them in recovering the islands occupied by the former Spain, such as Luzon and the Northern Marianas, and if they become independent, I will recognize them as soon as possible! ”

It has not been a day or two since Luzon became independent, and the United States, which has been seriously isolated after the European War, has long since thrown off the big burden of Luzon, and the Senate has long discussed the proposal to allow its autonomy and independence. So Gu Weijun is not surprised that Yang Qiu supports the idea of Luzon independence, but what is the use of these two sentences? And let Luzon take back the Northern Mariana Islands, what does this mean? He asked, "Do you want to support some funds?" The Autonomous Assembly of Luzon is poor, and the vast majority of the country's economy is dominated by American and Chinese businessmen, who ...... Minister, here comes Ambassador Jensen. Before Gu Weijun's words were finished, Yan Yuqiu took Nelson Jensen onto the deck. Seeing this, Yang Qiu hurriedly interrupted: "Don't do anything, just bring two sentences." ”

"Yes."

After Gu Weijun nodded, Yang Qiu stepped towards Jensen, who was in a hurry.

"I've finally found you, Your Excellency, please forgive me for taking the liberty of interrupting." Don't look at Nelson Jensen is only in his forties, and his perennial diplomatic work has allowed him to practice a good mouth, and his tone is calm and polite, so that people can't find the slightest flaw.

Yang Qiu smiled and shook hands with him: "I'm also very happy to meet you, I happened to be absent when you went to Nanjing to submit your credentials last time, it's a great pity." ”

"It's understandable, there's so much work you need to take on. God, I sometimes think that if you led America, maybe it wouldn't be where it is today. Jensen was a pun. Yang Qiu laughed: "If I go to the United States, I believe I will be sent to the gallows." Don't you know? Everybody says I'm a dictator. ”

"Really? But my assistant told me that there are still many members of your parliament who oppose you. ”

"Haha...... The two tacitly joked a few times, and Jensen pointed to the thick barrel of the bow and asked, "What a beautiful battleship, what caliber is this?" It looks great. ”

"It's only 15 inches, which is still a little worse than your country's technical capabilities." After Yang Qiu finished speaking, he deliberately quipped: "Mr. Jensen, you are not here to supervise the implementation of the naval treaty today, are you?" I don't have any breach of contract. Not even a tael of tonnage exceeded. ”

The hell doesn't care if you break the contract or not. Three months ago, it was okay, but now you don't have the heart to care about building seventeen or eighteen Americans. Jensen said two sentences in black and returned to the topic: "Mr. Secretary, I am not a Navy employee, but I work for the State Department and must serve the government and people of the United States." But it suddenly dawned on me that it wasn't a good job. Because yesterday I just got up and was blocked by a lot of people at the door, and I didn't even eat breakfast. Could you please tell me why you suddenly seized the legitimate investments and property of our citizens? You know, this is a very serious matter. It will seriously damage the normal diplomatic relations between our two countries! Your country's Temporary Economic Act violates the principle of freedom of commerce, and I have the right to submit a protest to the League of Nations! ”

Jensen's face changed, staring at Yang Qiu and waiting for a reply. The latter, however, looked relaxed and did not seem to take the matter seriously. He beckoned to Yan Yuqiu and took out a file and handed it to him: "Mr. Jensen, I have definite evidence that some of them are involved in financial speculation and sabotage against our country. This is very serious business! The shadow of the economic crisis is expanding, and I believe that at this time, President Hoover and all the American people are trying to find a way to solve this crisis as soon as possible.

There is some preliminary evidence of this, as well as reports of a downturn in our economy. Judging from the preliminary situation, my country, like your country, has reached a very dangerous moment, the number of unemployed people has doubled, and all exports of tea, raw silk, etc. have been cut off, and I don't even know how to deal with it! But one thing is very clear. I have to find out who is behind these things and restore order.

But you can rest assured that the investigation will soon be over, and I am very welcome to those legitimate businessmen who come to invest in our country, and I will ensure the safety of their funds. As for those behind the violation of the laws of our country, I will not tolerate them! Because it involves the common interests of our two countries.

Let me tell you that I have decided to meet with His Excellency President Hoover next May. And I'm going to buy about $2 billion in goods from your country, but I don't think I can continue this trip if I can't solve this matter. ”

"Wait! You said you were going to buy $2 billion in goods! Jensen's pupils dilated, like seeing a monster! When the economic crisis has become obvious that it cannot be contained, this guy does not want to expand domestic demand and stop the dumping of foreign capital, and is actually ready to purchase $2 billion worth of goods from the United States in one go...... Yes. The procurement list is being prepared. Of course. Yang Qiu put on a very distressed expression, and sighed: "I can't predict whether I can make the trip, unless I find out who is behind the scenes to restore the country's economic order, or continue to purchase your country's goods will lead to a more sluggish economy in my country, and I will be ousted if I can't explain to the people and factory owners." ”

Catch a fart! Who dares you to kick you down? Jensen was a little excited. $2 billion, if this news is transmitted back to China, will it immediately cause the stock market to rise back?! No, it must be done! As for businessmen in China, Yang Qiu would not really offend the United States with a dead hand anyway. So he immediately patted his chest and promised: "Your Excellency, rest assured, I will do my best to facilitate your visit to our country, and I think Your Excellency President Hoover will certainly want to see you immediately." ”

"Thank you so much. Please tell those merchants in your country who have been temporarily frozen and lost, and I will also try my best to urge the Ministry of Justice to speed up the investigation and unfreeze the funds as soon as possible to ensure the safety of their property. ”

It's all like this, what else can I do? Is it a war for a commercial crime investigation? Congress will kill President Hoover and himself! Jensen nodded, what he needed to do most now was to send a telegram back to China immediately, and report the news of Yang Qiu's preparation to visit the United States again, hoping to boost morale. As for those American businessmen who have invested in China, in fact, he still wishes that Yang Qiu would offend him severely, so that he can promote the return of funds to the United States and promote domestic investment.

But when he got into the car, he suddenly found that he seemed to be being wound in! American businessmen use economic means to speak, but Yang Qiu answers with policies, and now he is holding himself accountable for the temporary bill, but he uses the economy to fool himself!

On the deck, Yan Yuqiu pursed her sexy lips vigorously: "Minister, is this called grafting?" Or call the chicken and the duck to talk, the eyes are busy? ”

"Little girl, it's getting more and more unruly!" Yang Qiu glared at her and walked towards the navigation bridge with a smile. Even Gu Weijun behind him laughed, this circle was winding...... To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )rq！！！