Chapter 293: Both Cooperation and Defense

What kind of protector is not protecting the Dharma, Fang Jianxiong is not worried at all. Zhang Jingjiang can take this opportunity to express his position, which shows that Sun someone's betrayal and divorce. If you have to continue, you can only become a loner. While walking, Fang Jianxiong pondered whether he was using diplomatic means to force the Japanese government?

Thinking of Japan, Fang Jianxiong smiled slightly, the diplomatic negotiations between China and Japan have been continuing, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has bitten a little, Japan has no problem importing all kinds of ores, but if Japanese products want to enter the Chinese market, tariffs must follow the new regulations. What are the new regulations? Isn't that the Chinese having the final say?

Raines made a very lame excuse and sent an invitation to Fang Jianxiong. What kind of invitation? Dodge Motors has set up a branch factory in China to produce trucks, and now there are three branches, one in Tianjin, one in Wuhan, and the third in Shanghai. Originally, the conditions in Shanghai were the best and it was the most suitable to open a branch factory, but under the hint of the Chinese side, Dodge was very cooperative and followed the Chinese side's wishes.

It is impossible not to fail to say that the person in charge of Dodqi in China is very smart and understands the characteristics of the Chinese market. Dodge Trucks' largest buyers in China are government procurement, military procurement. And this truck production enterprise is not only Dodge. But Dodge just got a head start.

After a few words of greeting in the living room, Fang Jianxiong took the invitation and said to Raines with a smile: "Mr. Trouble Minister brings a word to Ford, since you can't come to China to open a branch, the Chinese market will not see the Ford brand appear in the future." ”

Ryans was shocked, thinking that something was wrong again, and quickly asked, "Why is this?" ”

Fang Jianxiong smiled and said, "I have no obligation to explain, and I don't need to explain." One sentence was domineering to the extreme, and Ryans was in a trance for a while, not knowing how to respond. Now it is not what it used to be, with the expeditionary force entering the war. After the status and role of the Entente became prominent, China's status increased rapidly. With the involvement of Britain and France, the United States, which is not the world boss in the first place, has rapidly weakened its influence in China. Of course, the U.S. government can't let this state of affairs continue, Europe always has to end, don't look at the Americans who made a fortune through the war, what about after the war is over?

It cannot but be said that the United States has produced two good presidents in a critical historical period. Wilson was a visionary president in World War I, and because of his efforts, the United States improved its international standing a lot after entering the war. Although it was still put together by Britain and France. It's a bit more than worth the loss, but the United States took the first step after all. President Roosevelt in World War II was a great man with foresight. Under his leadership. The United States used the big stick of money to achieve its goal of destroying the Versailles system, and made the United States the world leader after the war.

Obviously, this is a terrible start, and Ryans is not here to talk about the automotive industry. In desperation, Ryans had no choice but to give Fisher a look. At the critical moment, Fisher's role was clear. Fisher also has another capacity, which is the special adviser to the US president on China affairs.

"Honorable Fang, is it convenient to speak here?" Fisher stepped forward with a smile to take over the words, Fang Jianxiong put away his indifferent smile and glanced at Yang Yongtai beside him. Already very knowledgeable to leave and bring the door with you.

"Well, Fisher, I'll give you face. Let's be honest. Some US companies are very imprudent on the issue of China, and can even be said to be frivolous. Among them is Ford. You know, what kind of attitude I have towards my friends. But I have to emphasize. The United States, which has always sung the praises of its friendship with China, still retains a bill that discriminates against Chinese people. I hope for insight on the American side. By raising our voice on this issue, we should not ruin the achievements of cooperation between China and the United States that have accumulated over the years. ”

Fang Jianxiong's stick is a bit hard, don't look at the relationship between China and the United States, it has always looked very good, in fact, there has always been a lot of friction. In particular, some American companies only need the Chinese market, not to set up enterprises in China, let alone to help China develop its industry. On this issue, Fang Jianxiong has always had a very clear understanding. The United States is a country that has been a country that has done anything for the sake of profit since its birth. For such a country, it is necessary to cooperate and be vigilant.

Now that Sino-US relations look good, it does not mean that China will follow the baton of the United States. Fang Jianxiong will not be soft on those enterprises that refuse to invest in China and cause a bad impact. Ford is a case in point, refusing China's invitation to build a factory in China and threatening that there is no need to produce cars in China.

"Dear Fang, I can understand your feelings. But these are minor issues, and I think the relationship between China and the United States still needs to look forward. Right now, Europe is fighting fiercely, and the United States has entered the war. As friends for many years, I believe that it is necessary for the Chinese and US militaries to strengthen cooperation for the sake of friendly relations between China and the United States. Fisher said what he really meant, and in fact the rumors had already come out.

Pershing, commander-in-chief of the US military, suggested to the US government that it was necessary for the US and Chinese militaries to form a united front. On this issue, the US government, through a number of channels, has already made a request to the Entente countries. France refused, and Britain was ambiguous. When it came to Fang Jianxiong, it was anger! Why anger? Quite simply, because the United States communicated with Britain and France first, not with the Chinese side first. What does this mean?

Speaking of this, Fang Jianxiong's face showed anger, and he said to Fisher unceremoniously: "There is no need to think about this problem, and there is no need to think about it. The Chinese Expeditionary Force has a strong independence, and even the French Army can only ask the Chinese Expeditionary Force to cooperate in the battle. "The U.S. military during World War I was clumsy. Fighting in conjunction with the U.S. military, isn't this pushing the expeditionary force into the fire pit?

"Your Excellency, Chairman!" Raines couldn't sit still and stepped forward to answer. In fact, he has always been very envious of Fisher, who can be called "Honorable Fang", while he can only be called a position. Fang Jianxiong turned his head to look at him, Raines was a little weak by this stern gaze, and stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Your Excellency, I am entrusted by Mr. Wilson, President of the United States, to convey the following points of goodwill. First, the U.S. government is willing to provide a $500 million loan to help China build railroads. Of course, the premise is that these railway projects are built by American companies. Second, the U.S. Navy is willing to help the Chinese Navy train the two battle cruisers that will be delivered to the Chinese Navy next year. Third, China and the United States have strengthened the depth of cooperation and reached a strategic cooperative partnership. Fourth, the US Government is willing to provide technical assistance to China in the metallurgical, petrochemical, and mechanical fields. Fifth, the Chinese and US militaries will form a joint command in the European theater. ”

Rains spoke quickly, and the more he spoke, the more confident he became. These five points were all proposed by Fisher and endorsed by the US government. In his report to Wilson, Fisher noted that Fang Jianxiong was a nationalist with strong national self-esteem. To gain his approval, it is necessary to grasp his eagerness to make China strong. For China to be strong, it must have development, education, transportation, and industry, all of which need to be supported by sufficient funds.

To put it bluntly, China's lack of development funds has always plagued Fang Jianxiong. Although he has made great strides in the military field, the continuation of this development requires the support of the country's industrial development. Otherwise, it will be more like the Beiyang Fleet of the Qing Dynasty, which will be short-lived. China and the United States are separated by the Pacific Ocean, and with China's current situation, it is difficult to reach half the current industrial level of the United States within 50 years. In that case, what is there to worry about? Which country's industrialization was completed in fifty years? China, which has not yet completed industrialization, may not be able to pose much of a threat to the United States in a hundred years. Not to mention, now that the world is the boss, Britain must first get rid of Britain if it wants to play the leading role on the world stage. There is a more realistic matter in front of the United States, and Britain and France are doing their best to win over China. In order to get China to increase its efforts to send troops to Europe, France has even come up with a draft to assist China's industrialization, which is currently being discussed. How to say it, it's not that France doesn't want to, but that France is now poor and powerless. The franc is almost unsupportable, and it is ready to be changed to a credit currency.

The U.S. government has no financial difficulties, and now is the time when there is too much money to spend. Looking at the problem from the perspective of the US Government's long-term interests and Asian strategy, we cannot ignore China, a major power that has already achieved a certain status in the international arena. Challenging British rule could not be challenged without China's cooperation. From a geopolitical point of view, China's biggest enemy is still in the Far East.

Since there is no conflict of interest in the short term, why not cooperate? Loans are interest-payable, and they offer plenty of opportunities for U.S. businesses.

It seems that Fang Jianxiong was moved by Rainnes's Gojo, which made Raines feel very proud. This Chinese dictator is not a dictator in the traditional sense. It seems that he has a great deal of identification with the political system and values of the United States.

"Well, I need time to think about it. However, I would like to state that when it comes to China in the future, I hope that the U.S. government would do well to communicate with the Chinese side first, rather than with other countries first. Fang Jianxiong's words, the loosening of attitude is obvious.

"Your Excellency, I can explain this issue. It was not Britain and France that the US government communicated with first, but the private behavior of the US side. Some generals of the US military believe that things on the battlefield can be solved on the battlefield and have nothing to do with the government. Frankly, I don't agree with these views, and I deeply regret that. Raines hastened to explain.

Fisher interjected at the right time: "Dear Fang, I think the sincerity of the US government is sufficient. ”

Fang Jianxiong hesitated a little and said, "I would like to add two points, please convey them to His Excellency President Wilson on my behalf." ”