Shanhaiguan is known as the first pass in the world. Of course, this refers to the era of cold weapons. With the help of terrain and city walls, it was indeed able to withstand the attacks of the army of that era. However, after entering the age of firearms, this so-called first level in the world is more symbolic.

Didn't the cavalry battalion of the 9th Infantry Division of the Jilin Army rely on a surprise attack and then successfully capture this place? Now, the 9th Infantry Division has taken over the defense of the entire Shanhaiguan Pass. The division's cavalry battalion, reconnaissance battalion, artillery battalion, baggage battalion, and other units directly under the division headquarters were all gathered here. In addition, the 92nd Infantry Regiment was also stationed here, making the Jilin Army in Shanhaiguan as many as 10,000 troops. The 93rd Infantry Regiment, which remained in Jinzhou, outside the pass, could immediately provide support to Shanhaiguan along the railway line as soon as something happened.

In order to prevent the Jilin Army from launching an attack on Yanjing City from Shanhaiguan, the Beiyang Army mobilized the entire four towns and deployed more than 50,000 people in Tangshan to confront the Jilin Army. However, due to the crushing defeat of the 1st Town, the Beiyang Army did not launch an attack and recaptured Shanhaiguan by force. Especially after the Japanese Army was defeated and had to sue for peace with the Jilin Army, this made the Beiyang Army feel like a great enemy.

The Beiyang Army, which was deployed in the four towns of Tangshan, had entered the highest state of combat readiness. Driven by junior officers, the soldiers began to build defensive positions to defend against the attack of the Jilin Army. In their opinion, even small Japan is no match for the Jilin Army, and if the Jilin Army launches an attack, then how can they resist it?

On the morning of September 26, Wu Haoxuan rushed to Shanhaiguan. He will be in full charge of the negotiations with Japan this time. In the battle on the front line, the Jilin Army has completely gained the upper hand, so he doesn't have to worry about it. However, in the negotiations, they will definitely face the blackmail of the Japanese. Wu Haoxuan was worried that if someone else came, he would definitely not be able to stand the blackmail of the little Japanese and the British. So. He took over the negotiations this time.

"Young marshal, the ministers of various countries have arrived." Major General Zhang Haipeng, commander of the 9th Infantry Division, reported.

"Well, it's important to settle them properly, and to keep them safe. In addition, we should keep it a secret, and we can't let them spy on our secrets. Wu Haoxuan advised.

"Don't worry, young marshal. I am going to send a company of the reconnaissance battalion to guard the hotel where the ministers of various countries are staying, and there will be no problem. Zhang Haipeng assured. After all, in this negotiation, the envoys of various countries in China have come, which makes him, the current military chief of Shanhaiguan, also a little worried.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, and then entered Shanhaiguan. The moment he rode into Shanhaiguan, Wu Haoxuan felt some emotion in his heart. More than 200 years ago, it was from here that the Manchu Qing Dynasty entered the Central Plains. And this. This has opened up the darkest period of the history of the Chinese nation. This time, the Jilin Army led by him once again entered the Shanhaiguan Pass, which will open the history of national rejuvenation.

Wu Haoxuan warned himself in his heart that he had no way out, and he had to move forward bravely. If he can't succeed, then how can he live in this world again?

The negotiations were scheduled to take place in the afternoon, and Wu Haoxuan rested before the division headquarters of the 9th Infantry Division. It's just that Wu Haoxuan has just arrived not long ago. Someone came to the door.

"Young Marshal, the American minister asks to see you." Li Yanling said to Wu Haoxuan.

"Oh? Please. Wu Haoxuan nodded. It doesn't matter what the Americans are aiming for now. But. In fact, the two sides are using each other. The Americans needed to use the Jilin Army to pin down the Japanese. In the same way, Wu Haoxuan also hoped to get the help of the Americans to establish a sound industrial system so that China could transform from a backward agricultural country into a powerful industrial country. Only in this way will we be able to protect ourselves in the midst of the turbulent international changes. As for whether it can expand outward, it is undoubtedly too far away to say it now.

Soon. The U.S. Minister to China, Rou Keyi, appeared in front of Wu Haoxuan with a staff of civilization.

"Congratulations, Your Excellency, Young Marshal, that you and your army have won a great victory." After Rou Keyi saw Wu Haoxuan, his face was full of smiles. He's been instructed from home. Secretary of State John Brown. Hai Yi instructed him to fully support Wu Haoxuan and the Jilin Army, so that they could gain an advantage in this peace talks. As for the next step of cooperation between the United States and Jilin, the United States will send special personnel to negotiate with it.

"Thank you, Your Excellency, for your help. Without the help of the United States, I would not have been able to defeat the ferocious Japanese. Wu Haoxuan said with a smile. The reason why the Jilin Army was able to defeat the Japanese this time was that the Americans did contribute a lot. If it had not been for the green light given by the Americans, the shipwloads of arms that had been brought from the United States would not have arrived in China so easily. Even so, this is produced by Wu Haoxuan in the arsenal in the United States. However, it is all too easy for Americans to get stuck.

In addition, the Americans did not lend to the Japanese again this time, and even urged the Japanese to repay the loans, and stopped selling scrap steel to Japan, all of which caused the Japanese government to be in financial difficulties and unable to continue the war. Otherwise, I'm afraid this battle will still be fought. If the Japanese had not faced a financial crisis, they would never have thrown in the towel so easily.

Of course, Wu Haoxuan will not be grateful to the Americans because of this. The reason why the Americans do this is, after all, for their own interests. If the Jilin Army had dragged down the Japanese and restrained the direction of Japanese expansion, they would not have had to come forward to confront the Japanese themselves. As the world's largest industrial power, Americans have money, and it is naturally much better to be able to solve problems with money than to let American boys work hard.

"Your Excellency, Young Marshal, we are friends, help friends, this is how it should be. Your Excellency the Secretary of State has instructed me that I will fully support you in this peace talks. Minister Rou Keyi said.

"Thank you, Your Excellency and the U.S. government, the Jilin Army will treat the U.S. government as our best friend." Wu Haoxuan also hurriedly assured. Although he is still young, these false words still come out of his mouth.

Wu Haoxuan's statement made Minister Rou Keyi very satisfied. Isn't this why the U.S. government is working so hard to help the Jilin Army?

"Your Excellency, though we have the upper hand in this battle. However, the Japanese will not give in so easily. The gap between us and Japan is too great, so we need further support from the United States. Wu Haoxuan began to take the opportunity to make requests. Since the Americans have sent it to the door, and they still want to use the Jilin Army, if they don't knock a stroke on them, they will be too sorry for themselves.

Minister Rou Keyi nodded, he knew the situation of the Jilin Army very well. Although, the military strength of the Jilin Army is very strong. But the industrial base is too weak to be compared with Japan. This time I was able to defeat the Japanese because there were too many coincidences. Next time, if the Japanese are ready, it will be very difficult for the Jilin Army to win.

"Your Excellency, after this peace talks are over, the US government will send heavyweight officials to visit Jilin secretly. When the time comes, we can talk about it in detail. I'm just a diplomat, and I don't have much of a role to play. Minister Rou Keyi said.

Hearing Minister Rou Keyi say this, Wu Haoxuan's heart suddenly became ecstatic. He knew that it was the result of the help of his friends in the United States, the DuPont family and the Rockefeller family. With the help of this war, the United States finally faced up to its Jilin Army. As long as it can get the support of the Americans, the future development of the Jilin Army will be much more rapid, far faster than relying on itself. Of course, this inevitably transfers some benefits. Wu Haoxuan knows that there is no way to do this, who calls China poor and white now? If you want to develop industry and completely defeat small Japan in the future war, you must pay a certain price. When the country becomes strong in the future, these paid prices can be recovered a thousand times more.

The meeting between Wu Haoxuan and Minister Rou Keyi was very short. However, this gave him a reassurance. At least, he won't be alone in this peace talks. Although the United States cannot be compared with the United Kingdom, they have the most powerful industry in the world, and the British do not dare to underestimate them. With the help of the Americans, the British at least could not blatantly oppress the Jilin Army. In this way, Wu Haoxuan's pressure will be much less.

After having lunch and resting for a while, Wu Haoxuan went to the hotel where the ministers of various countries were staying to participate in the peace talks.

This time, in addition to the representatives of the Jilin Army and Japan, the ministers of Britain, the United States, France, Germany, and Russia, who were mediators, attended the peace talks. They also eagerly hope to be able to fight for the interests of their country in this peace talks. After all, a change in the situation in the Far East will undoubtedly have a certain impact on the interests of all countries.

From the current point of view, except for the British, who are determined to stand on the side of the Japanese, no other countries have chosen to support the Japanese. The Americans, in particular, took a clear-cut stand in support of the Jilin Army. In addition, the Russians must have been happy to see the Japanese deflated. And the Germans will certainly be inclined to the Jilin Army as well. The 2nd Heavy Artillery Brigade of the Jilin Army had so many heavy artillery pieces, but the Germans made a lot of profits. It is also natural for them to express their support for the Jilin Army. As for the French, they will certainly not be biased towards the Japanese. (To be continued......)

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