In Nanjing, Chiang Kai-shek's official residence and the envoys of the three countries came together, and Chiang Kai-shek could not wait to hold secret talks with the three men. Except for Chiang Kai-shek and his wife, translators, and confidential secretaries, there was not even a single superfluous person, and even the venue of the meeting was changed from the political axe conference room to Chiang Kai-shek's private residence, and the entire meeting was held in a state of extreme secrecy.

The British Minister Lampson was the initiator of the talks, and the three countries quickly reached an agreement on the comprehensive consideration of the interests of various countries in China, and the political leaders of various countries had been discussing the implementation of the relevant plans for a year.

Although the Soviet Union also had conflicts with Britain and France in Europe, it did not affect the occasional cooperation in the Far East, and interests were the eternal object of political pursuit.

It can only be said that the southwestern forces represented by Zhang Shusheng broke through into Guangdong this time, which became the fuse for the three countries to interfere in China.

Western imperialism has always advocated the inclusion of underdeveloped regions into the category of the civilized world, but this process should be led by Western civilization, not self-developed like Zhang Shusheng. What is even more odious is that, apart from the fact that the Germans are relatively close to the Southwest, this ultra-nationalist seems to reject any olive branch thrown by the traditional powers of the West, and like the mustache in Germany, who may be about to come to power, this hypocritical populist may even list the entire West as an enemy.

On several occasions, Lampson wanted to reach some kind of cooperation with the Southwest, for example, to sign a peace treaty of "friendly hostage", which would not only expand British interests in the Southwest, but also allow the Southwest to gain great benefits. In this way, the Immortal Empire will cultivate a powerful spokesman in the East.

It doesn't matter if there was a dispute, it doesn't matter if it was an enemy, Lampson inherited the style of his predecessor and lured him with interests in everything, but it was this temptation of interests that was sternly rejected by Zhang Shusheng, and instead suggested that the two sides sign an equal trade agreement.

Of course, this suggestion was also sternly rejected by Lampson, and the stupid leaders of the southwest could not recognize the situation clearly. Maybe it was that small victory that overwhelmed him. Or perhaps it is the barbaric and backward national inferior roots that make it difficult for him to recognize the strength of the West.

"Chiang, as we said before, the southwestern forces represented by Zhang Shusheng are contrary to the long-term friendship between other countries and China. So, after careful consideration, we have decided to step up our support for you. ”

Lampson said solemnly as he added shredded tobacco to his pipe.

"As China's traditional friendship countries, we want to see people like Mr. Chiang dominate the whole of China, or at least occupy a considerable territory." The Soviet ambassador to China, Bogomolov, was a typical Slav, with an exaggerated beard that did not affect his wisdom in the slightest, and he seemed quite sophisticated, "If an agreement is reached, the three countries will jointly provide you with a large sum of money, machinery and equipment, and even direct arms assistance." This amount will be unimaginable. ”

"Mr. Rampusheng, Mr. Bogomolov, Mr. Velliden, although Zhang Shusheng occupies a part of the area, you should understand that the area under my control is still the richest, most densely populated, and largest place in China. I built a military academy with hundreds of thousands of troops loyal to me. Moreover, in order to deal with the threat from the southwest, a corresponding military expansion plan is also being worked out. ”

When Chiang Kai-shek clearly saw the olive branch thrown by the ministers of the three countries, the whole person became excited, and it was unbelievable that he was the leader of a party, and if there was strong support from the three countries, his dream of reunifying China might not be so difficult. Neither Yuan Shikai nor the prime minister has ever received such support from the West. The Americans themselves are still in the biggest trouble in the world, and their enthusiasm for China is much weaker than before.

Even the Northeast can succumb, and with the joint support of all countries, perhaps the last stumbling block to the unification of China, the Southwest Autonomous Political Axe, will also have to bow its head.

"No, no, Mr. Jiang, I don't think you are very clear about the current situation." When the French minister Willidon heard Chiang Kai-shek's self-boasting, he couldn't help frowning, this secret talk was not a formal negotiation, and there should be no such false boasting.

"According to our intelligence, the richest place in China at present should be the southwest, to be precise, the Kunming-Dongchuan area, and the Guilin-Nanning economic circle in Guangxi. After years of development, Zhang Shusheng has built a complete industrial foundation in the southwest and completed the primary industrial revolution. He even owns some world-class industries, such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, machinery and automobile manufacturing, chemical industry, electronics manufacturing, clothing and food industry, etc. These products may be unknown in China, but they are the darlings of the rich in the West, and even my home is full of 'Made in China' appliances and supplies. Damn it. ”

Chiang Kai-shek was a little speechless, this upstart in the Chinese political arena who was busy with political affairs, really did not know much about the southwest, but he heard that Zhang Shusheng had established some modern industries and some foreign businessmen had invested in the southwest. Looking back at Song Meiling, he saw that the latter nodded to him slightly, proving the minister's statement. This can't help but make him a little embarrassed, he is still too late to come to power, these domestic situations are not even as clear as foreigners, it seems that the special task department has been strengthened.

Rampson knocked the ash in the ashtray, Chiang Kai-shek's ignorance did not surprise him, strictly speaking, the West and Chiang Kai-shek are not much different, otherwise it would not have caused tens of thousands of British and French soldiers to be captured. Damn, tens of thousands of miscellaneous troops actually attacked Zhang Shusheng's powerful modern army with planes and tanks, and they also delusionally wanted to hit Kunming within a month.

"Mr. Jiang, perhaps you should have a clearer understanding of the current situation in China. The rise of the southwest has an unstoppable momentum, and according to the analysis of the Imperial General Staff, with the current strength of Nanjing's political axe, it will be a very embarrassing result when facing the southwest. Therefore, we suggest that Mr. Chiang carry out a reform, from the economic, military, to educational reforms. Like all Western powers, China needs to introduce modern industry, develop its economy, build a modern army, and open a modern arms industry. ”

Bogomolov nodded, adding: "This cooperation has been authorized by the political axe, and our first step will be to cancel the agreed tariffs involved in previous treaties, and the three countries will provide a loan to provide a large number of advanced machinery and equipment at preferential prices, which will help you strengthen your strength." ”

"Lower taxes, reduce social contradictions, and reform education. These are the prerequisites for our cooperation, and we want to see a politician who can stand in China, not a man who will be defeated by Zhang Shusheng. ”

Lampson: "If the cooperation is reached, the first batch of arms and materials will be shipped to China from Hong Kong, Outer Mongolia and other directions within three days. What we need is for you to come up with a clear reform plan to complement this plan for the revitalization of the East. ”

Chiang Kai-shek stood up slightly, no matter how he imagined, he did not expect such a result. The three countries actually prepared such favorable conditions for themselves, joint loans, machinery and equipment, aid to build arsenals, and even direct arms aid, overnight, why did the faces of the Western powers become so friendly!!

At this time, Chiang Kai-shek was not the dominant figure more than ten years later, he could only say that he was very ambitious, but he was still growing, and the political situation was a mess, but he saw the dawn because of the olive branch suddenly thrown by the Three Kingdoms, "These conditions look very good, what kind of price does the Nanjing political axe need to pay?" ”

Since it was a secret talk, Chiang Kai-shek did not go around in circles again.

"The interests of all countries in China must be guaranteed, and in addition to cooperation in economic fields such as railways and mines, the British Empire will have some limited requirements in the Yangtze River valley and the Sino-Indian border areas."

"We are concerned about the situation in Outer Mongolia and hope to have more cooperation with Nanjing Zhengaxe on the issue of developing Xinjiang Province."

"The French Empire has reached a certain agreement with the French Empire that we will participate in some economic affairs in Shandong and the surrounding areas."

Chiang Kai-shek was slightly stunned, and sure enough, the Three Kingdoms were not lambs, but wolves with sheep in their mouths, and these executioners did not even pause at all when they put forward their greedy demands.

However, this is not the most important thing, the most important thing is that he felt a tacit understanding from the words of the ministers of the three countries, that is, the three countries will jointly support themselves and expand their power.

Sure enough, Lampson continued, "Our three countries are already disgusted by the current chaotic situation in China, and Mr. Chiang must arm more descendant troops as quickly as possible, train a modern army, and eliminate some disobedient warlords." Our fleet will do its best to help you in your military operations, even up the Yangtze River. ”

Chiang Kai-shek was so shocked that he stood up completely, and in his original plan, he was to focus on being gentle and squeezing out, and to deal with some disobedient forces, but now, military action will be inevitable.

Bogomolov emphasized: "Mr. Chiang, you must know that a strong and united Nanjing political axe is what we need. ”

Lampson: "For the military security of Nanjing's political axe, our combined fleet will ensure the security of the coast and even north of the Yangtze River. Although the southwest has a good military strength, it does not have a strong navy. It is necessary to disclose that our plans even include the stationing of a considerable number of air forces in Nanjing. ”

Chiang Kai-shek was very excited to see that the Three Kingdoms had only put forward some 'reasonable demands' without forcing himself to betray his national power too much, and he did not mind borrowing the power of the West to strengthen his rule and at the same time confront the southwest, which cooperated with the Germans. Zhang Shusheng can use the power of the West, why can't I Chiang Kai-shek, make friends from afar and attack closely, in the worst case, he can also divide the river and rule it, so he said happily: "Thank you very much for the cooperation plan proposed by the three countries, I think we will cooperate happily, detailed plan, I think we need more professional people and experts from the three countries to talk about it." ”

"Jiang, you have a beautiful lady and a successful family man. I think you'll be a successful man in politics too. ”

Seeing that the purpose of the trip to the Three Kingdoms had been preliminarily achieved, Lan Pusheng was in a good mood and even made a joke.

The plan to aid China this time was put forward in the context of the strong rise of the southwest. The loans will be mortgaged by the construction of railways, mining, taxes, etc., and the industrial aid will be purchased from the countries with loans provided by the three countries, which not only supports Chiang Kai-shek's Nanjing political axe, but also stimulates the current chaotic economic situation in the three countries to a certain extent. As for cash, the three countries can't come up with much, and although the impact of the economic crisis on the three countries is not as drastic as that of the United States, it is also painful.

It was also at this time that the envoys of the three countries, Cai Cai, proposed this cooperation plan to prevent the expansion of power in the southwest, strengthen the power of Chiang Kai-shek, further open the Chinese market, and carry out further frenzied plundering from this huge raw material market.

Politicians are also increasingly aware that China, which is supposed to be a huge market, is overly poor, backward, and chaotic, making it difficult to maximize the interests of the West. A moderately developed China with strong purchasing power is in line with the interests of the West in the new era. Of course, this moderately developed regime must be controllable.

It is foreseeable that in terms of economy, with the joint support of the three countries, Chiang Kai-shek will establish a modern industry on a preliminary scale with the coastal economic belt as the mainstay. The peasant reforms, educational reforms, social reforms, economic reforms, and military reforms that Chiang Kai-shek had been forced to carry out would eventually increase the strength of Nanjing's political axe, and with the help of the Three Kingdoms, it would reach the point of barely opposing the southwest, or at least dividing the river.

In the final analysis, to develop China's huge market, only by giving the people a certain amount of wealth, coupled with social stability, can the people have money to buy goods.

After economic development, in addition to armed defense of Nanjing, the three countries will also get the huge benefits they need, such as the interests of Xinjiang Province, Outer Mongolia, and some coastal ports that the Soviet Union needs. The British received the benefits of mining, the construction of roads, and the benefits of harvesting huge quantities of raw materials and selling them back to industrial products.

All kinds of accidental butterfly factors have changed the minds of Western countries that intend to suppress China, and it will be a very good choice to properly relax the reins and let Nanjing rise to the top, develop the economy, and become a place for supplying raw materials and dumping goods. At least, at that time, the products of the southwest will not be able to sell into the sphere of influence of the Nanjing political axe, what a wonderful alternative trade prospect.

"Darling's cause still needs a lot of help from you, and I will organize a drinking party later, and I hope you will participate in it."

"Hahaha......"

A scene of happy conversation.

Kunming, Southwest United Political Axe "Mr. Burxi, it's a pleasure to meet you. ”

Zhang Shusheng shook hands cordially with the German Minister to China, and it is worth mentioning that three days ago, the Germans suddenly announced that they would move the German Legation in Shanghai to Kunming.

In the current strange political situation in China, the Southwest Political Axe is nominally autonomous, and neither supports nor opposes the Nanjing Political Axe. But the Germans' move of the legation to Kunming showed a clear position.

"Dear Chief Zhang, we have accurate information, the Soviets, the British and the French, these despicable fellows, they are rarely united, ready to carry out a huge plan for the East."

As soon as he came up, he said openly and honestly that he had a special mission, and he was secretly authorized by Hitler, the leader of the National Socialist Party.

"Huh? Is there such a thing? Zhang Shusheng's face was indifferent, pretending to be calm, but he couldn't help laughing in his heart, he had also heard some of the recent actions of the ministers of the Three Kingdoms, and it was nothing more than all kinds of greasy. Believing that absolute power can defeat the absolute conspiracy, he is not too worried, what should come will always come, his huge butterfly has already fanned the storm, the original historical memory is obviously no longer applicable, the best way is to wait.

"Of course, the Germans never cheat on their friends."

Bur Xi made a gentleman's salute and assured, "In order to fight back against the Three Kingdoms, we also have a huge plan and are ready to discuss with you. ”

(To be continued)