Shengjing City. Although, there has not yet been a formal war between the northern government and Russia. But everyone knows that war is inevitable. It is estimated that soon, war will break out. So, both the Northern Government and the Northern Army took action.

The Northern Army has already begun to mobilize, and not only the previous 25 infantry divisions are about to be full, but the subsequent 15 infantry divisions are also being formed rapidly. After receiving the order, the reservists from all over the country went to the nearest military station to report. They will go to the recruit camp for acclimatization training before heading out to the battlefield.

The entire seven northern provinces are all a scene of facing a great enemy. In fact, the Russians, the enemies this time, are indeed the biggest enemies facing the government in the north. Whether it's a dragon or a worm depends on this battle. If this battle is won, the northern government will succeed in turning the dragon into a dragon, and the momentum of soaring into the sky will be out of control. If you defeat, it's all over.

The vast majority of the people under the rule of the seven northern provinces supported this war. Although, the enemy is very strong. But after a year or two of education, the people also know that if they can't defeat a strong enemy, then the happy life they have now will be ruined. The greedy old man will rob them of all their wealth and turn them into slaves.

Under such circumstances, the people naturally know how necessary it is to win this battle.

Wu Haoxuan returned to Shengjing City on May 9. After he returned, he directly ordered the Northern Army to enter a state of emergency combat readiness. The ministries, having completed the mobilization, began to move towards the predetermined positions. In addition to a few infantry divisions deployed on the Yalu River defense line, the other main forces of the Northern Army will participate in the war against the Russians. Wu Haoxuan will sit in the General Staff Headquarters and control the overall situation.

"Young Marshal, the German Consul in Shengjing, Adrian, asks to see you." Zhao Hu said to Wu Haoxuan.

"yes, okay." Wu Haoxuan nodded. After tidying up, head to the reception room.

This time, the outbreak of war between the Northern Army and the Russians was undoubtedly of great benefit to the Central Powers led by Germany. In such a situation. The Germans, of course, were going to help the Northern Army. Wu Haoxuan also hopes that he can get greater benefits from the Germans.

"Your Excellency, good morning!" After seeing Wu Haoxuan, Consul Adrian smiled. At a time when the confrontation between the Allies and the Entente was intensifying. The northern government first broke out a war against Russia, which was undoubtedly what Germany wanted to see. During the Russo-Japanese War, the weakness of the Russian Army had become known to the Germans. They hope that through this war, they can further weaken Russia's strength.

If the Northern Army can win, it will undoubtedly cause losses of hundreds of thousands of Russian troops. It will make the conceited Tsar Nicholas II completely fight the northern army. When the time comes. The Northern Army would be able to hold back most of the main forces of Russia. This is extremely advantageous for Germany. Of course, whether the Northern Army can defeat Russia seems to be a difficult question. After all, Russia, known as the steam roller, is now weak, but its strength is still not to be underestimated. Germany did not mind offering some help to the Northern Army so that they could win this war.

"Good morning, Your Excellency Consul." Wu Haoxuan nodded.

"Your Excellency, the German government is already aware of the conflict between the northern and Russian governments. The German government believes. The fault of this conflict is entirely due to the Russian government. The German Government will support all the legitimate demands of the Government of the North. Admiral Adrian said. What he meant was undoubtedly that Germany supported the northern government in this war.

"Your Excellency, thank you for your support. Although the strength of the Northern Army is weak, in the face of the unreasonable demands of the Russians, we will not hesitate to fight them. It's just that the Russians are too strong, and it will be very difficult for us to defeat them. So. We hope that the German government will give us more support. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Your Excellency, the German government is ready to provide support to the Northern Army to the best of its ability. It's just that I don't know what kind of support Germany needs from the Northern Army? Admiral Adrian said.

"We need weapons, equipment and money. I hope that Germany will be able to supply the Northern Army with a brigade of heavy artillery of large-caliber heavy artillery. Just like the heavy guns we bought from Germany last time. The Russians have built countless fortresses in the Far East, and without enough heavy artillery, we simply can't gnaw on them. In addition, preliminary estimates suggest that we will invest millions of troops in this war. In all likelihood, the war will last longer than a year. This would be a huge military expenditure that the northern government could not afford. So. We hope that the German government will be able to provide us with an aid and a loan. Wu Haoxuan said solemnly.

Consul Adrian nodded: "Your Excellency, I will convey your request back to China." I don't think that's a problem at all, though. We in Germany have always been very generous to our friends. ”

"Your Excellency, I assure you. In this battle, we will inflict as much damage as we can on Russia. In this war, the Russians will probably invest more than 800,000 troops. If the war doesn't go their way, they will put in more troops. If we can make the Russians pay a heavy price in the Far East and Eastern Siberia. This is undoubtedly conducive to reducing the pressure on Germany. Wu Haoxuan said with a smile. He knew very well why the Germans had come to their aid to the government in the North. It is nothing more than wanting to use the Northern Army as a pawn and use the Northern Army to weaken Russia's strength, which is a typical murder with a knife!

And the Northern Army, this time it really has to be that knife. After all, after winning the battle against the Russians, it can also bring great benefits to the Northern Army. In this battle, the Northern Army could only win, not lose.

"Yes, Your Excellency. Germany was glad to see Russia hit hard. Adrian didn't deny it. In previous interactions, he already knew that Wu Haoxuan was different from other Chinese officials and had a strong international outlook. Instead of using deception, it is better for both parties to put everything on the table, which is more conducive to cooperation between the two parties.

"Your Excellency, the equipment of that heavy artillery brigade, we hope that Germany will provide us free of charge. In addition, another 100 million marks of assistance will be provided to us free of charge. As for the loans, we hope to be able to be a billion marks. It can be repaid gradually after 15 years. Wu Haoxuan was going to open his mouth. Since the Germans were going to use the Northern Army as a pawn. Well, how can the Germans do it if they don't pay enough?

Consul Adrian was also frightened by Wu Haoxuan's request. The equipment of a heavy artillery brigade, Germany may not be in the eyes of it. However, 100 million marks in gratuitous aid and a billion marks in loans are a bit much.

When Consul Adrian reported Wu Haoxuan's request to China, the German side was also a little speechless about it. However, if the Northern Army can really destroy millions of Russian troops, this will undoubtedly be very beneficial to Germany. Therefore, Germany will fully support the Northern Army, but it will not give Wu Haoxuan whatever he wants.

After bargaining, the German side agreed to provide the Northern Army with a heavy artillery brigade of equipment, and these large-caliber heavy guns, all of which were free of charge. And it will be loaded as soon as possible, and it is expected to be shipped to Lushun in a month and a half. As for gratuitous aid, the Germans were willing to provide only 50 million marks, which was equivalent to 25 million oceans. And for loans, the Germans are only willing to give another 500 million marks. After all, the Germans now need to invest their financial resources in the arms race with Britain.

However, Germany said that once the Northern Army defeated the Russians. Germany, then, will fully support all the legitimate demands of the northern government. That is, the Germans will support the slaughter of Russia by the government. After all, the more Russia suffers, the more it will help Germany.

Because of the support provided by Germany to the Northern Army, the relationship between the two sides became even closer.

At the same time, the United States, another friend of the Northern government, was less supportive of the northern government's imminent war with the Russians. The U.S. government used to support the northern government in order to let the northern government drag down the Japanese for the United States. Now, the government in the north wants to go to war with the Russians, which seems to be a bit of a bad business. If the Northern Army loses the war, won't that show that the United States' previous efforts have been in vain?

In addition, if the Northern Army defeats Russia, wouldn't that indicate that the Northern government will officially rise? Once the Northern Army unifies China, a strong China will stand tall on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean. This is extremely detrimental to US interests on the Pacific coast. Therefore, for the sake of their own interests, the Americans also do not want to see the government of the North too strong. They hope that the government of the North will always exist as a pawn in their hands. Instead of becoming a person who has the qualifications to play chess.

Even so, the DuPont and Rockefeller families saw huge benefits because of the large investments made under the northern government, especially the rapid development of the automobile industry. So, the two families used their influence to influence the U.S. government. However, Theodore. President Roosevelt was not a short-sighted man. He began to assess whether the Northern Army would pose a threat to American interests if it won the war.

This also made the US government begin to gradually change its attitude towards the northern government. Previously, the Americans were fully supportive of the Northern government. Well, now, they are already conditionally supported. (To be continued.) )

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