Chapter 102: Rich and everything is easy to discuss
Chapter 102: Rich and everything is easy to discuss
When facing the German Minister Tao Deman, Fang Jianxiong was still very angry. In fact, as soon as the incident happened, Tao Deman asked to see Fang Jianxiong and tried to eliminate the negative impact. Having worked in China for a long time, Tao Deman knows very well that as long as Fang Jianxiong expresses his position, nothing is a matter.
Todman's request for a meeting was suppressed for a full 72 hours, something that would have been unimaginable in the late Qing Dynasty and the Beiyang period. But the government of the Republic of China in this time and space is very confident, and Fang Jianxiong is even more confident. As long as Hitler was not stupid, he would have understood what a Soviet-hating republic meant for Germany's European strategy. The Soviet Union, which had a strong sense of crisis, always had a large military force. The lessons of the First World War are too profound, although Hitler and even the German side looked down on the Soviet army, but they couldn't stand up to many people's families.
After being denied an audience for three days in a row, Mr. Todman could only privately complain that the extremists in China were making him too much trouble. Judging from the phenomenon, this incident should have angered President Fang. In fact, in the past three days, Fang Jianxiong was busy with another matter. It has to do with the Jews, or rather with Zionism.
David Ben-Gurion's secret visit to China was certainly not for tourism, especially given the poor situation of Jews in Europe today. Because there were not many people with him, Gurion's itinerary was quite smooth, and after arriving in Shanghai, he contacted Fisher, the financial adviser of the cabinet of the Republic of China. It is important to note that Fisher was also a Zionist, and although he was an American citizen, he did not agree with some Jews in the United States. There is a marketable argument among American Jews today that there is no need for statehood on the grounds that Jews can fit in and live well in the United States.
In order to show respect for Gurion, Fisher rushed back to Shanghai from the United States to wait for Gurion and his party. After the Nuremberg Act. There were many Jews who came to Shanghai by boat. Gurion's party of ten men was inconspicuous among these Jews. Out of secrecy, Fisher's greeting was also very low-key, and he didn't even go to the dock to pick up people. Fisher told Fang Jianxiong that he must not find some unnecessary trouble for Fang someone, otherwise you will be even more troublesome.
The urgent Gurion did not stay in Shanghai for long, but took the train overnight to Nanjing first, and then transferred to Jinpu Road to the north. In the compartment of the northbound train, Gurion and Fisher had an in-depth conversation.
"Fang is first and foremost a staunch nationalist. I don't think I can use words to impress him from a moral point of view. The only thing that can move him is interests, and in this respect he is more Jewish than Jewish. Therefore, you must be mentally prepared and don't want to take advantage of Fang's body. Fang's terrifyingness is far beyond the outside world's perception of him. I have proven this many times over the past 28 years. Fisher's frank opening remarks drew the disapproval of a certain Jewish leader.
"Mr. Fisher, are you sure that what you just said is not an exaggeration?" Menachem-Begin was skeptical.
"Mr. Begin, I can understand your feelings. But I would like to say that when I was a bankrupt, I met Fang, who was still a German midshipman company commander, and since then I have not seen his predictions of the future fail. At first I thought it was a magical form of Oriental sorcery, but then I modified this perception. Another conclusion is drawn. Since then, I have listened to his words and never doubted his judgment. As you can see, my current net worth is about 3 billion yuan. That's right. Just after President Roosevelt took office, Fang Jian yƬ I spent all the dollars, and I listened to this Jian YƬ and bought gold. Fisher spoke in a tone that bordered on reverence. Begin subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and Gurion's eyes were round.
"What is your conclusion?" Bein cares more about this. Fisher didn't answer directly, but first raised his hand and pointed to his head, and then said unhurriedly: "Fang is a genius, especially in the economic field. The outside world thinks that he is a military genius and an outstanding politician, but in fact these understandings are not comprehensive. Fang's talent in the field of economics is far stronger than his sensitivity to other aspects, especially finance, beyond anyone I know. Personally, in my heart, the other party's position is very simple, that is, - the god of finance! ā
If Bob had heard this, Bob would have scoffed and sneered, "Ignorant Jews, fools who fall into the eyes of money." You will not be able to comprehend the essence of Fang's military thinking in the military field beyond this era. Whether it is military thought or strategic and tactical thought, Fang is a god-like being. ā
Well, Fisher's words in front of the Jewish delegates in the carriage did not mention the turmoil in their hearts. Others will certainly be met with disdain when they say the above things, but Fisher, the fastest rising personal wealth among Jews in the world today, the famous financier on Wall Street, and the owner of Merlot Bank, the fourth largest bank in the United States, are enough to prove the truth of Fisher's conclusions.
Of course, what is more convincing is a cheque, a cheque for ten million pounds. "Take it, it's a little bit of my heart for the Jewish motherland. I hope it will help you with the outcome of this trip, and although I will do my best to help you, I would like to remind everyone not to hope too much for this trip. Fang is not going to sacrifice even the slightest bit of national interest for the sake of the Jews, and I said he is a nationalist, or it would be more accurate to put the prefix 'crazy'. ā
Fang Jianxiong has no good feelings or bad feelings towards Jews, and only has a wary heart for those Jews on Wall Street. The reputation of Jews in this era was not so good, and probably only Jews in China and the United States did not suffer much discrimination. The current Republic of China is a very different place, as long as you join the nationality of the Republic of China, you will get normal citizen treatment. Of course, it is not too easy to obtain the citizenship of the Republic of China, you have to have a skill. For the vast majority of Jews, it is difficult to get a visa to go to China. China is not less people and needs to emigrate, there are too many Chinese, you have to have some real skills if you want to come. Most Jews come to China and get a good job, get long-term residency after five years of work, and apply for citizenship after ten years of work.
Gurion's trip to Beijing was also unsmooth, and despite Fisher's hard work, Fang Jianxiong still didn't see or even say a word accurately, which made Gurion and his party very anxious. Because it was a secret trip, they couldn't show their heads too much, so they could only wait in the hotel. It was not until the embassy in Germany was attacked by thugs and the news of Ambassador Jiang Tinghuang's injury was transmitted back to China that Fang Jianxiong's attitude wavered. In Fisher's words, "At the critical moment, the Germans did the Jews a favor." ā
Gurion met Fang Jianxiong one step ahead of Todman, and the location was the heavily guarded Chengde Summer Resort. The ferocity of the autumn tiger came, and the dry and sultry Beijing city was really impossible for Fang Jianxiong to stay. The royal gardens of the former Qing Dynasty are quite well protected in this time and space. President Fang Jianxiong stays here during the hottest months of the year. It's a little better in winter, it doesn't run around.
Fisher, together with Gurion, followed the guards who led the way into the garden, Fisher was a little better, and Gurion was stunned by the huge scale and luxury of this royal garden, China is backward, but Westerners are hillbillies in this regard. Fang Jianxiong was drinking tea in the shade of the trees in the forest, and he didn't mean to move when he saw the two of them coming. It's not that he's arrogant, he's really too lazy to move. The two foreigners who had been walking for about ten minutes were sweating, and Fisher, who was used to Fang Jianxiong's casual nature, didn't care about the faux pas, and it seemed that Fang Jianxiong didn't need to be polite to him. Gurion was suppressed by the sight of a person here, a bit of arrogance as a Westerner, not to mention that he was here to ask someone to do something.
"Sit, I want to drink tea and do it myself." With no one else around, Fang Jianxiong sat up straight and poured tea, then leaned back on the chair and closed his eyes to recuperate. Fisher was not polite, picked up the teacup and drank it, and said directly after drinking: "Boss, my compatriot needs your help." ā
"Well, go on!" Fang Jianxiong's eyes were still closed, and his calves were cocked.
"We want you to help train a group of officers and provide some weapons. I'm referring to heavy weapons, like heavy artillery, tanks. These things, the British will not sell to us, and neither will the Americans. They were all afraid of offending Germany. Fisher knew that it was useless to pretend to be garlic in front of Fang Jianxiong, so he was very frank.
"Also, I hope that the Chinese embassy in Europe will release visas for Jews to come to China." Gu Li was actually very uncomfortable in his heart, Fang Jianxiong's eyes didn't have his storage zĆ i at all, so he wanted to speak to show his sense of storage.
"Don't mention the visa thing, once China liberalizes the visa, you know better than me what it means. I am the president of China, and I will not joke about the national interest. Don't talk to me about humanitarianism, I don't want to hear it. Now Germany is able to offer China a lot of things, including the most advanced machinery and equipment, and the most advanced technology in some areas in the world. As for Fisher, I think you know me very well as a person, and the matter of training officers can be considered, but the cost will not be too low. Don't think about the arms, you don't have to worry about the buyers of light weapons, and if you sell heavy weapons such as planes, tanks, and heavy artillery, the British will go crazy. Whitehall would be suspicious of China's intention to bridge the gap in the Middle East, and while I'd love to do so, it's too risky. ā
"Boss, how much money does it cost to train an officer?" It was still Fisher who understood Fang Jianxiong, and the question got to the point. Fang Jianxiong said lightly: "This can be talked about slowly, everything is easy to discuss if you have money." I would like to propose a proposal to Mr. Gurion. ā