Germany wanted to tie the Chinese Empire to the chariot of the Allies by showing goodwill to the Chinese Empire. However, the Chinese Empire is not a fool, especially with Wu Haoxuan, a person who has traveled back from later generations, to dominate the empire, so naturally it will not let the nascent empire be buried for the Germans.

Although, Germany's industrial output has surpassed that of Great Britain and has become the first in Europe and the second in the world. However, Britain and France, two old colonial powers, with their profound heritage, were they so easily defeated? Coupled with the United States, which is located in the New World, it is constantly thinking about becoming the new leader of the world. It is foreseeable that Germany and the Allies will inevitably fail in the future. If China joins the Allies in the war, it will only bring about its own destruction. After the Entente defeated the Allies, China would definitely be wiped out.

Even though history has gradually changed, the strength of the German army and navy has greatly improved. However, the general direction will not change. The current strength of the Chinese Empire is still too weak, and even if it joins the Central Powers, it will not be able to compete with the Entente Powers. This was especially true after the United States joined the Entente.

On April 15, 4607 (09), the situation began to ease on the third day of the Chinese Empire's forcible repossession of customs. Originally, all countries were exerting pressure on the Chinese Empire through various means. However, the attitude of the Chinese Empire has always been tough. Now, finally, there are Western countries that intend to compromise. This first country was the German Empire.

In the afternoon of the same day, after receiving instructions from China, Hahausen, the German minister to China, urgently asked to see the imperial crown prince Wu Haoxuan. I hope to be able to exchange views with Wu Haoxuan on the current situation and situation.

After Wu Haoxuan received this news, he immediately agreed to meet with Minister Hahausen. After all, in the past few days, he has been under a lot of pressure. The Germans took the initiative to compromise, which undoubtedly opened a hole in the oppression of the Western powers. Predictable. The attitudes of other countries will soon change. The pressure on the Chinese Empire was much smaller.

"Your Excellency, the Prince of China has invited you to afternoon tea at three o'clock this afternoon." The secretary of the German legation said to Minister Hahausen.

"Well, then we have less than an hour to prepare. Get ready and set off in fifteen minutes. Minister Hahausen ordered.

"Yes. Your Excellency the Minister. The secretary nodded, and immediately went to get ready.

Fifteen minutes later, Minister Hahausen got into the Shenlong 1 car of the German Legation and went to the Taigong Palace to meet Wu Haoxuan. Sitting in the car, Minister Hahausen kept considering what way to convince the Chinese prince to agree to join the Allied Powers and tie China to the Allied chariots.

Albeit. Minister Hahausen and Wu Haoxuan have not dealt with each other once or twice, and the two sides are already very familiar. But he still thinks the task is too difficult. China's crown prince Wu Haoxuan gave him the impression that although this young man was not very old, he was extremely difficult to deal with. At the same time, the other party's grasp of the international situation is also very accurate, and it is not at all as easy to fool as other Chinese.

"I hope that the goodwill of the German Empire will satisfy the other side." Minister Hahausen thought secretly.

When Minister Hahausen arrived at the Imperial Palace. Wu Haoxuan was already waiting for him in the garden of the Imperial Palace. Not only Wu Haoxuan is here, but also Yang Du, the Prime Minister of the Empire, and Tang Shaoyi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, are also here.

"Your Excellency, Minister. Welcome, please take a seat. Wu Haoxuan smiled.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, you are so gracious, it is really my honor to be summoned by you." Hahausen was very humble.

The size of the uterus is not large, which makes it impossible for the garden to be large. But. This small garden is very exquisite, and the flowers and trees planted are not precious, but they are very fresh and elegant.

"Your Excellency, you are here this time. I wonder if it's good news for us? Wu Haoxuan said with a smile.

"Your Highness the Prince, your intuition is too sharp. His Majesty the Emperor and the Government, in view of the friendly relations that have always existed between our two countries, have decided to accede to the request of your Government. The German government supports China's resumption of customs and agrees to China's tariff autonomy. In addition, Germany is willing to give up all its special interests in China. The concessions of Jinmen and Hankow, we will return to China in the shortest possible time. However, because of the large number of expatriates in Jiaozhou Bay, the time required for the handover may take a long time. Minister Hahausen said.

Whether it is the Jinmen German Concession or the Hankou German Concession, the area is not large. But Jiaozhou Bay is different, and the Germans got it there in 1897 and started to operate it. Not only did they build a military fortress there, but they also built it into a naval base. There are also many German expatriates who have migrated here, and it will indeed take a lot of time to hand them over to China.

Hearing Minister Hahausen say this, Wu Haoxuan, Yang Du and Tang Shaoyi's faces all showed a hint of smile. The Germans were the first to compromise, which was undoubtedly a great thing for the Chinese Empire! With the Germans in front of them, other countries will soon make the right choice.

"Thanks to His Majesty the Kaiser and the German Government for their support of us, I assure you that Germany will not be disappointed by the choice we have made today." Wu Haoxuan's face was full of smiles.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, Germany hopes to be able to get the purchase order for the Chinese Empire for the next five years. We can sell all the machinery and equipment needed by the Chinese Empire, including those of strategic level, to China. As for loans, Germany could also provide low-interest loans to the Chinese Empire. Minister Hahausen said. Since Germany has made such a great sacrifice, it is natural that they also hope to get more benefits.

Wu Haoxuan's brows couldn't help frowning, the Germans seemed to have a great appetite and wanted to swallow all the purchase orders of the next 300 million pounds.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, the quality of German products is absolutely the best, and you don't have to worry about that. In addition, the price we give is definitely the best. Minister Hahausen said.

"Your Excellency, I am personally willing to buy German industrial goods. However, because of the current situation, it is impossible to buy only German products. Wu Haoxuan said. After all, if all the purchase orders were given to the Germans, it would inevitably make the Chinese Empire offend other countries.

Minister Hahausen hesitated for a moment, and then said: "In this way, Your Highness the Dauphin, the German Empire has received seventy percent of the order. The remaining 30 percent can be given to other countries. ”

Wu Haoxuan still shook his head: "Your Excellency, we are willing to hand over one-third of the order, that is, 100 million pounds, to Germany." ”

This was Wu Haoxuan's previous plan, of course, if which country had the highest support for the Chinese Empire, it would naturally get the most orders.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, one-third of the words is too little, at least two-thirds of it." Minister Hahausen said immediately.

After some haggling, the two sides came to an agreement. Over the next five years, the Chinese Empire will import £150 million of machinery and equipment to Germany, of which £60 million will be paid for by cash or mineral resources. The other £90 million will be covered by a loan from Germany. Germany is very lacking in non-ferrous metals, while China is very rich in these mineral resources. The two sides can complement each other.

Germany has gotten half of China's share of superorders for the next five years, which they are already satisfied with. Coupled with the fact that they were the first country to give up their special interests in China and the first to recognize China's repossession of customs, this will allow German goods to enter the Chinese market first and seize more market share. And this will also bring more benefits to Germany.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, my country hopes that the friendly relations between our two countries can be further enhanced. If the Chinese Empire can become an ally of the German Empire, we will give more support to the Chinese Empire in terms of capital and technology, so that the Chinese Empire can develop into a powerful industrial country in a short period of time. Minister Hahausen said.

"An alliance with Germany?" Wu Haoxuan was stunned for a moment, and the Germans finally made such a request. Unexpectedly, the Germans actually took the initiative to ask for an alliance with the Chinese Empire, which made Wu Haoxuan feel very excited. After all, this meant that the Germans identified with the Chinese Empire. It's just that tying the country to the chariot of the Germans is not a good thing!

"Yes, His Royal Highness the Prince. Now in the world, the antagonism between the Central Powers and the Entente is becoming more and more serious, and there is even the possibility of war in the future. Obviously, the Chinese Empire, as a big country, could not stand alone. Hahausen continued.

"Your Excellency, this is a surprise to me. However, I don't think it's the best time for our two countries to form an alliance. China is still too weak, and our industrial development is just beginning. If we join the Allies now, we will inevitably break with the Entente. This would be a disaster for the Chinese Empire. Wu Haoxuan shook his head.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, as long as the Chinese Empire becomes an ally of Germany, even if it is an Entente country, it will not dare to really embarrass you." Hahausen still hasn't given up. After all, according to domestic instructions, tying the Chinese Empire to the German chariot was his main task.

"Your Excellency, I still reserve my opinion on this question. It is indeed not the right time to form an alliance with Germany. Wu Haoxuan's attitude insisted.

"Then I can only regret it." Minister Hahausen said. (To be continued......)

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