Negotiations began to progress after Ludwig made contact with the German mainland. For some time thereafter, the two sides were in close proximity. Outsiders thought that Germany and the Northeast had a conflict because of the airship incident, and Britain and France were the happiest of them, and the Japanese also had a keen sense of smell. Not long after the detention, Ito contacted the German ambassador to Japan, saying that he was willing to provide some facilities for Germany, and that he would also welcome Germany's military presence in the Far East and help for peace and stability in East Asia.

Germany does not currently have any troops in East Asia, and they cannot be compared with Britain and France, or even with the old and outdated empires of Portugal and Spain. Therefore, strengthening the military presence in East Asia has always been a small dream of the German Emperor Wilhelm I, but with the gradual rise of the Northeast Autonomous Region, after several wars to defeat France, and the British retreated, so there is no room for the Germans in the whole of East Asia.

The signing of the equipment export agreement between Tohoku and Germany was mainly under the pretext of commerce, but as a result, at least for Tohoku, it was not all about trade. Germany recognized the status of the North-East Autonomous Region in Zanzibar, although no one had visited the Northeast except for a very small number of merchants. It's just that in this day and age, who cares? It is no longer an important maritime transit point, and the opening of the Suez Canal has completely deprived it of livelihoods. Maybe it can be maintained by the export of cloves, but a single industrial chain is about the same thickness as a hair in Wang's eyes.

After the specific implementation of the agreement, Wang Yi did not have to worry about it, at this time he had already taken an airship, and after resting for the night in Naha, he began to advance towards Taiwan.

Although Wang Yi's itinerary has been very secret, when the personnel of the Northeast Office in Taiwan informed Liu Mingchuan, the Qing court member was a little caught off guard, but shocked by Wang Yi's prestige, Liu Mingchuan still decided to greet him in person.

Appearing at the dock with Liu Mingchuan was the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Insurance Team in the Tamsui Fleet, Han Jinbang, who belonged to the Northeast Nanyang Fleet. In addition, there is the commander of the army, Zhao Baichuan, who has four battalions under his command, two battalions in Tamsui and Keelung, and two battalions in Kaohsiung.

Han Jinbang and Zhao Baichuan Wang Yi have all met and can be regarded as his students. Of course, what Wang Yi wants to see most is the famous Liu Mingchuan in later generations.

"Junior Wang Yi, I've seen Lord Liu." After the introduction, Wang Yi gave Liu Ming a gift. He can not wait to see Li Hongzhang, but he has great respect for this Lord Liu.

Wang Yi had helped Liu Mingchuan before and brought down his political opponent - Liu Ao of Taiwan's Daotai. Liu Ao is a member of the Hunan Army, and he has a deep contradiction with Liu Mingchuan from the Huai Army. Wang Yi could not ask about the struggle between the factions of the Qing court, but at the critical moment of the Sino-French War, Liu Mingchuan has always maintained restraint against Liu Ao, but this Taiwanese Taoist actually ignored the overall situation and restrained Liu Mingchuan's resistance to the French army everywhere. Wang Yi has always hated this person, and he wants to kill him as soon as possible.

At that time, the minister of military affairs, Zuo Zongtang, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, Yang Changjun, the deputy minister, and Zeng Guoquan, the governor of Liangjiang, and the minister of Nanyang, were all of Hunan department, and Zhang Zhidong, the other governor of Liangguang, although he was not of Hunan department, he once promoted Liu Ao to serve as the governor of Taiwan, and he naturally appreciated Liu Ao.

But even so, Wang Yi still didn't let Liu Ao go, just for Zuo Zongtang's face, he didn't ask for this person's life.

In the following years, there were rumors that the Qing court considered replacing the governor of Taiwan, Liu Mingchuan, and replaced him with Shao Youlian, but Wang Yi immediately said from the northeast, "Taiwan is the Taiwan of the Qing court, and it is also the Taiwan of the Northeast Autonomous Region. Of course, this bandit's remarks caused the Qing court to be very unhappy, Cixi scolded in Cining Palace, and Emperor Guangxu was also angry enough, and then after all, his little arms couldn't twist his thighs, and he couldn't do it.

Although Wang Yi gave Liu Mingchuan a junior courtesy, Liu Mingchuan would not be unacquainted, knowing that this was Wang Yi giving himself face, he naturally would not rely on the old and sell the old, and said very politely: "Chairman Wang, you are too polite." ”

Wang Yi will stay in Keelung, Taiwan, where he will stay for two days before heading to Kaohsiung. He did not choose to live in Taipei, because it was the territory of the Qing court, although he respected Liu Mingchuan very much, but after all, the other party was an official of the Qing court, and it was not impossible for him to do anything to report Jun'en to kill the traitor. Therefore, in order to maintain a happy relationship between the two parties, I also try not to do those risky things that tempt you to commit crimes.

Since Wang Yi lives in Keelung, Liu Mingchuan naturally stays overnight. The outside of the hotel is heavily guarded, and airships take off to inspect the movement in the nearby area.

Liu Mingchuan also saw this scene at this time, and knew that Wang Yi was not at ease with himself, or the Qing court officials in Taiwan, so he didn't say much, just smiled and said, "Why did Mr. come to Taiwan?" ”

"The title of Mr. is really not daring to be in the next place. In our northeast, there are four professions that can be called Mr.: teacher, doctor, lawyer, and politician. I'm just a businessman, and I don't deserve what Mr. said, Liu Lao, you can call me Wang Yi. "Wang Yi didn't say his specific destination, which is confidential.

Liu Mingchuan had really never heard of Wang Yi's statement, and he was very puzzled, so he asked, "Why is this?" ”

"Teachers are given knowledge, doctors save lives, lawyers can be wronged, and politicians are ......."

"Chairman Wang, take the liberty of interrupting, what does this slight political zhì family mean?" Liu Mingchuan can probably guess the meaning of the first three professions, but he has never heard of this political family.

"The political family is those who have emerged in the long-term practice of political affairs, have a certain political vision and political ability, hold the two powers of the party or the state, and play an important role in influencing the development of social history. As for the Qing Dynasty, it can be understood as an official, but it is not only that. ”

Liu Mingchuan nodded, although for him, he still didn't quite understand the meaning. Moreover, the value system that Wang Yi said is completely different from the environment in which he grew up. Speaking of which, although he was not born in the imperial examination, he has lived in the Qing Dynasty for so many years, and of course he accepted the castrated Confucian set. The teacher said that as for doctors and lawyers, they were only langzhong and litigators in the Qing court, and they were not superior professions.

"Then why can an official be called a gentleman along with a teacher, a doctor, or a lawyer?" This point is very strange to Liu Mingchuan, in the late Qing Dynasty, officials were similar to bandits in the hearts of the people.

"The political family can receive a side of the people, and more simply, it is for the people's livelihood and wealth, so that they can live a happy life. Therefore, from this point of inference, whether a country's government is good or bad is judged by only one criterion. That is, this government is working for the benefit of the people, and it is still competing with the people for the benefit. ”

This is not a profound truth, so as soon as Wang finished speaking, Liu Mingchuan understood the meaning. Although it sounded a little sarcastic to the Qing court, he still bowed to Wang Yi to the end and said, "Listening to some words from the king is better than reading a book for ten years." ”

"Liu Lao has won the award!"

Although the two met for the first time, they were all happy.

"How is Taiwan developing at the moment, and is there anything that needs help from the Northeast? Liu Lao doesn't have to be polite, the younger generation must do their best. ”

Liu Mingchuan was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and there was a lot of emotion in his heart. Wang Yi, an outsider, has done his best to help Taiwan's development, while his so-called colleagues and superiors have rushed forward if they have merit, and they will eat dry rice if they have no merit. If you just eat dry food and don't work, Liu Mingchuan will admit it! But they still can't move, so they are embarrassed here and elbowed there. The official deserves to be so tired, Liu Mingchuan sometimes thinks, just quit the official and retire to the field, forget it, he is also in his fifties, why bother to offend people in a poor and remote place like Taiwan.

But whenever he sees the eager eyes of the people in Taiwan, and every little contribution he makes, and the sincere gratitude of the people, Liu Mingchuan feels that he is ashamed.

"It would be great if the chairman could help Taiwan develop!" Liu Mingchuan said with a smile.

Wang Yixin said that Liu Mingchuan was really polite, "Then let's say it." ”

Lin Taixi and Han Xiujing were standing in front of the balcony window, the sun had just set, and the lights of Keelung Town were just starting to come on. The two girls pointed and pointed, looking like they were going out for a walk.

"Tae-hee, so-jing!"

Hearing Wang Yi's shout, two girls walked in from outside the door and said, "Chairman, you command." ”

"Record copy."

Han Xiujing nodded, and Lim Tae-hee stood behind Wang Yi.

"Elder Liu, please speak."

Liu Mingchuan glanced at Han Xiujing and Lin Taixi, and felt very amazing, but he quickly collected his mind and thought about it, in fact, before meeting Wang, he wanted to seek some benefits for Taiwan. Unexpectedly, Wang Yi actually brought it up by himself, which made him not know where to start for a while.

"I've heard that waterworks have started to spread water supply in various parts of the Northeast, and I hope you can help us in this regard." Water is a big deal, and running water is a great way to prevent infectious diseases such as cholera. Taiwan is located in the subtropics, and the disease is easy to spread, so water safety is of course a top priority.

"How many sets do you want?"

This made Liu Mingchuan stunned, according to what he thought, it would be great to be able to give a set.

"Of course, the more the merrier, and the more the merrier."

Wang Yi shook his head and said: "Liu Lao, it's not that I, Wang Yi, is stingy, it's useless to give you more, the workers of the waterworks need training, that is, I set up the factory for you, no one works, isn't it a waste." ”

Liu Mingchuan smiled embarrassedly and said, "I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed." ”