Chapter 261

The treatment of Germans in China has not changed at all, although there is still a shadow in my heart, isn't this not going to Germany? It is better to earn more money in China and contribute to the country in the future. I don't know what other Germans think, Claude had this idea. Of course, he is not a big boss, the big bosses are all in Germany, and as a representative, his task is to show the boss these properties. There are many people like Claude, and as representatives of German companies, they stay in China for similar purposes.

Li Weige and Claude accompanied Fang Jianxiong around the factory, and Claude was making introductions all the way. When Fang Jianxiong was leaving, Claude suddenly asked, "Fang, why aren't you optimistic that Germany can win the war?" ”

Fang Jianxiong didn't seem to have a good answer to this question for a while, and after standing still, he muttered a little before saying: "Perhaps, it's because of the ocean, this is an era that belongs to the ocean, and whoever owns the ocean will have an advantage." ”

The real answer is that Fang Jianxiong knows history and knows that no matter how much Germany jumps, it will be difficult to win the world war in this era. The geography of Germany is too harsh! Moreover, in both world wars, Germany did not find the right ally. How so? God is probably playing Germany.

Leaving Qijiang, Fang Jianxiong had just returned to Chongqing, and the telegram from Beijing came after him. It is still a matter of increasing troops in Europe, and France seems to be quite urgent. In fact, at this time, France had not yet reached the point where it was unsustainable, and the French army was still quite abundant. But the Anglo-French forces, which were on the attacking side, suffered again on the battlefield of the Somme.

In a new round of attacks launched in late May, the stubborn Xia Fei once again paid a heavy price. The Germans relied on their strong fortifications and equipment superiority, and the French advanced only 500 meters after a week-long high-intensity attack. Even such a 500-meter line of defense. The Germans also did not intend to give to the French. At three o'clock in the morning of the 26th, the Germans launched a night attack and carried out a large-scale night operation in the form of a small detachment assault. This trick was learned from the Chinese, and it was learned very decently.

The Germans attacked, caught the British and French forces by surprise, and the positions they had worked so hard to take, all of which were recaptured by the Germans. In more than a week of fighting, the coalition forces suffered 100,000 casualties. The British army was a little better, some units in the French army. The soldiers refused to fight again. Xia Fei had no choice but to order a pause in the attack and adopt a rotation system. In contrast, the counterattack launched by the Chinese in cooperation with the Second Army at the beginning of the month was brilliant. Although Verdun was not recaptured, it completely contained the German offensive. The crisis in Paris was temporarily lifted. It was in this context that the French government began to increase its dissatisfaction with Xia Fei, and at the same time asked the diplomatic department to adopt a qiē method to allow the Chinese to increase the number of expeditionary forces. How possible, preferably a million.

It's not impossible to send a million troops to France. Issue. It is not appropriate to do so. It is clear that it is a very stupid thing to really do what the French ask. Great China, even in peacetime. It is also necessary to maintain a strength of 80 to 1 million.

Fang Jianxiong called back to Beijing again: Let's talk again! Anyway, it was the French who were in a hurry, and Fang Jianxiong was not in a hurry at all. In fact, Fang Jianxiong had a relatively mature idea in his heart, that is, to recruit new soldiers and conduct training for more than half a year. This can be done in the middle of the first half of 17 years. Twenty additional infantry divisions were sent to France, consisting entirely of new recruits. The advantage of doing this is that stability and safety can be guaranteed in China. The disadvantage is that they are all new recruits, and in the cruel battlefield of the European War, the casualties are bound to be huge. But let Fang Jianxiong send all the domestic troops that can fight to Europe, don't even think about it.

Sometimes, as a national leader, you have to be ruthless. Although he knew that many people would die in this way, Fang Jianxiong was still inclined to this plan, anyway, the remaining troops in the country could fight if they could take it out, and Fang Jianxiong would not move if he was an infantry division. Instead of moving, it will speed up the building of technical arms. This is the reason why Fang Jianxiong asked artillery and other technical units to go to France in advance, not just to receive equipment, more than half of the recruits began training on the ship to France. Cheng Zhixuan, the artillery commander, trained the recruits to the death. Otherwise, why can't something happen along the way?

The remaining artillerymen joined the recruits to continue training, and there are now 30 heavy artillery regiments in China, which are equipped with German-made 105 heavy guns and 150 heavy guns imitated in Wuhu. The new 155 heavy artillery was officially put into production, and these imitation cannons are the best for military training.

The key now is that the output of special steel in Wuhu is only 50,000 tons per year, and the scrap steel in Hanyang is also produced by using an electric furnace. The downside is that scrap steel has to be imported from the United States. In any case, at this stage, Hanyang's annual output of special steel is 80,000 tons, which has exceeded the output of Wuhu. However, this electric furnace steelmaking, Fang Jianxiong feels that it is not worth promoting, it is very simple, China has no shortage of iron ore, at least not now. Importing scrap steel from the United States, that also costs money.

Because of the telegram from Beijing,

Fang Jianxiong canceled the formation of going to Chengdu and turned back to Wuhan. Halfway through the walk, a telegram came from Wuhan, and the American minister Raines and the French minister Immanuel Kant all arrived in Wuhan.

The phenomenon of being begged by foreign ministers was rare before. Since Fang Jianxiong's debut, he has never refused to lose face to foreigners, and many actual benefits have fallen. Of course, this is the appearance, those who know the inside story understand that Fang Dashuai seems to be very tough in dealing with the relationship between foreigners, but in fact, it is the interests that are important. Talking about interests with foreigners in everything is incredible in the eyes of many people.

Fang Jianxiong's style of acting is gradually influencing the people around him. Fang Jianxiong likes a pragmatic work style, and the people below pretend to be good. This is an era of great transfer of power, the old dynasty was overthrown, and the new Republic naturally had many more positions.

Although the provinces are now so-called parliamentary governments, under the new fiscal system, local governments have limited financial power. Provincial tax revenues must first be handed over to the Ministry of Finance, which will then distribute them in a unified manner. Those who are unwilling to implement this policy are now swept into the corners and gray, or they are invited to tea by the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

It is precisely because of the mastery of financial power and military power that Fang Jianxiong, the military boss who seems to be not in the government system, is actually the head of the country. The foreign devils have long seen this clearly, so if they want to speed up the progress of China affairs, just ask Fang Jianxiong to say a word.

There was silence on the Wuchang wharf, a long whistle sounded, and the Jingqing training ship slowly docked. The docks are heavily guarded, and local officials are waiting for them. When Fang Jianxiong got off the boat, he unexpectedly saw Zhan Tianyou also in the crowd, and quickly stepped forward and stretched out his hand and said, "Elder, why are you here?" ”

Zhan Tianyou said with a little sentimentality: "The Americans undertook the construction of the Guangdong-Hanzhou Railway, and I didn't come to stare at it, and my heart was not steady." ”

The Guangdong-Hanzhou Railway poured Zhan Tianyou's countless efforts, because the country had no money, so it could only give the railway to the Americans to repair, and also give up the right to operate it for 20 years. Fang Jianxiong stretched out his hand to support Zhan Tianyou's arm, everyone gave way, the two walked slowly in front, Fang Jianxiong whispered and comforted: "Elderly, transportation construction is the focus of national construction in the next twenty years, you are a national treasure, with you nailed to the Ministry of Communications, everyone can rest assured." If you want to go to the front line to repair the railway, you still don't have to worry about it, just help look at the overall situation, and some young people are on the front line. ”

One sentence made Zhan Tianyou happy, and the words that came out of Fang Jianxiong's mouth were definitely counting. "Supporting the country, can you connect the two roads of Yuehan and Jinghan." Zhan Tianyou suddenly asked, Fang Jianxiong was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "Yes, at the latest in 19 years, the construction of the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge will start." What I mean is to use the Wuhu Yangtze River Bridge, which will start construction next year, to train a group of domestic talents and learn from the advanced technology and experience of foreigners. ”

Zhan Tianyou said: "On the Yangtze River, the bridge is missing a lot, and now it is solved by ferry, not a long-term solution." ”

Fang Jianxiong nodded and said, "Take your time, in the future, on the Yangtze River, you will have to repair ten of his eight bridges." ”

As soon as they settled in the place where they stayed, two foreign ministers came to visit. In fact, it was Reyns who came first, and Kant came later. It was Alice who was in charge of the reception today, and Rains happened to know the daughter of this famous financier, so she was very happy and hurriedly greeted: "Hi, Alice, I didn't expect to meet you here." ”

Alice smiled politely, "Mr. Minister, it's a pleasure to meet you." I'm Fang's secretary now, do you need any help? After hearing this, Kant showed disdain, but he was thinking in his heart, Americans are so shameless that they actually thought of the trick of sending beautiful women. Damn, why didn't I think of this, after I go back, let me find a stunning beauty in China and arrange a chance for her to meet this Chinese side.

The European war gradually highlighted the importance of China, and Kant tried to hollow out his mind in order to win over China. As for finding a woman to approach Fang Jianxiong, it is naturally not difficult. French women are naturally much stronger than American women, and Kant is very confident in this.

Thinking of this, Kant smiled and turned to Alice. I didn't expect this girl to give no face at all, and she was still smiling when she greeted Ryles just now, and she instantly put away her smile and said, "Mr. Kant, what is the matter with you?" ”

Damn the Yankees, it's so despicable. After cursing in his heart, Kant smiled and said: "I was ordered by the French government to come to Marshal Fang to talk about the construction of the oil refinery and the optical equipment factory. ”

This time it was Ryans' turn to change his face, this Frenchman really came for this matter. Kant naturally said this on purpose, he also had a source of intelligence, and knew that Fang Jianxiong was quite annoyed because of the non-cooperation of the Americans.

Alice owed not even a polite smile and nodded with a straight face, as if Kant owed her a lot of money. Twisting her thin waist and hips, this girl walked into the back room. Rynes smiled proudly, China and France are in the footsteps of winning over the Chinese, and the Americans are obviously ahead. Although the Chinese warlord has recently turned to Britain and France, Raines is not at all worried.