Jinan, Shandong, although the time has entered June, but even so, the morning at 6 or 7 o'clock is still a little too 'cool'. However, no matter what era it is, there are always many people who need to run for a living, so although it is only 6 or 7 o'clock, there are already many people on the streets of Jinan.

At this time, cities were not like later generations, and it was rare for a population to exceed one million, and the national government had been established for less than a year, although it had already begun to promote urbanization. But in Jinan, apart from the fact that some roads have been paved with new gray pavement, and there are some new buildings under construction in the city, there seems to be not much change from the past.

Because of this, the people in the city are not as indifferent to their neighbors as they were in later generations, and after meeting each other, they will also be accustomed to coming forward to say hello...

"Old brother, I've been busy so early today..."

Walking out of his own courtyard, Mu Yan smiled more than ten meters away, and said to the old man who was sweeping the floor on the street with a broom.

The courtyard of Mu Yan's family is on the edge of the city, and it is not big, but it is enough for him, a happy bachelor.

"Yes..."Seeing that it was Mu Yan, a smile appeared on the old man's face. No way, who calls it work. Luckily, I usually wake up early, so I don't feel too hard..."

"That's it..."Hearing the old man say this, Mu Yan didn't say much, but stretched his waist and nodded. Then you can get busy first, I'll go buy some breakfast first..."

The old man nodded as well, and continued to focus on some fallen leaves or something else on the ground.

That's his job. As one of the top cities in Shandong, Jinan should be regarded as the city with the greatest efforts to promote urban reform in Shandong. Since it is an urban reform, it is natural that the reform cannot be just about roads or buildings in the city. There must be something else as well.

However, at present, the national government has only been established for more than half a year, and it has not even been a year yet. If you want to do it in one step, it's basically equivalent to whimsical. So at present, it is just a step by step, focusing on stability. In addition to urban construction, there are only a few simple projects in the initial urban reform, and sanitation is one of them.

Cities in the past actually had similar occupations and departments, but ......... In general. There is no institutionalization, or it is not perfect and strict enough. At least in many of the more remote alleys, where cleaning is generally done by local residents. If the inhabitants there don't care either...

Often, hygiene in such places is a problem...

In the past, it was because of health reasons, and the medical technology of this era was not yet developed. Although it has begun to enter industrialization. But if you encounter a large-scale infectious disease, you will still be helpless.

(The Spanish flu of 1918.) About one billion people are infected in the world, and the death toll is 25 million to 40 million, of which more than 1 million have died in North America, more than 500,000 in the United States, more than 300,000 in Mexico, several million in Europe, and more than 15 million in Asia. Among them, there were more than 12.5 million in India alone, which was equivalent to more than 4,000 deaths per 100,000 people based on India's population at that time. Although it may seem like a lot of deaths, it doesn't seem very strange considering —————— sanitary environment in India, and the situation seems to be serious in comparison to China, but India is also a fog hut. At that time, there was no exact number of deaths in China, so it was included in the list of three million people in other Asian regions after excluding Japan, and it is said that the death rate in China at that time was relatively low in the world, while the death toll in Japan was more than 200,000. ）

In addition, the investment in sanitation is not very much compared with other projects, so it is easy to understand that sanitation will be chosen first.

However, considering the problem of labor, the people who are called into sanitation are usually elderly people like old men, or some middle-aged aunts. The salary is a lot, and the monthly salary is 3 yuan, which is basically the same as that of ordinary factory workers.

Although this level is certainly not comparable to Europe and the United States, it is definitely good at least in China. After all, sanitation work is still relatively easy, and at this time there were not so many vehicles in China—————— even bicycles were rare.

There is basically no great danger in doing this work, and in general, it can be regarded as waiting for the welfare of the elderly. At least in Jinan's Environmental Sanitation Bureau, there is basically no one in it who is less than 50 years old, just like the old man himself is 53 years old.

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Just when Mu Yan was about to run to buy breakfast as usual, and the old man had already lowered his head and continued his work, there was a sudden sound of footsteps in the distance, the sound was neat and loud, and as the sound got closer and closer, it seemed that even the ground shook with it.

"What is this?"

Feeling a little strange in their hearts, the old man raised his head, and Mu Yan also turned his gaze to the direction where the voice came from, and as a result, they soon saw a scene that they would never forget.

At the end of the street, countless Wehrmacht officers and men were marching in neat steps in pure black Type 11 uniforms.

At this time, there were not only the old man and Mu Yan on the street, but also seven or eight other pedestrians who were also busy with their own affairs, and they all showed surprised expressions when they saw this scene.

"What the hell happened to so many soldiers!"

"Who knows, if it's going to be another war..."

After the Xinhai Revolution, the whole country was recovered, and the whole country was also in chaos, and most of China was almost occupied by some warlords, and the warlords fought chaotically, referring to this period.

However, as the territory of the original Beiyang, Shandong did not suffer too many military disasters, and as one of the top cities in Shandong, Jinan rarely saw so many troops on the streets—————— if there was anything, it was probably more than half a year ago, when the National Social Army defeated the Beiyang Army and went north. But only once, and since then the National Army has been stationed outside the city.

In addition, although Beiyang has also entered the city a few times in the past. But most of them are scattered, three or five at most a dozen, and there are very few cases where they appear in groups, and in front of them...

"Hundreds? Or thousands? ”

Although the queue has not yet come to the front, I am afraid that thousands of people have walked out, and it seems that it has not yet finished, this scene suddenly shocked the old man.

The other side. Mu Yan, who was going to go out to buy breakfast, also withdrew his feet when he saw this scene. Although the military discipline of the Wehrmacht (National Social Army) has always been good in the past, it has never committed any offence against them. But at this time, after all, the Nationalist Government had only been established for less than a year, and although it already had a high prestige in the hearts of the people, the scene in front of him was still too scary after all...

However, this Mu Yan also has some conscience, and when he retreats from the courtyard. I didn't forget to pull the old man along—————— although it is estimated that these soldiers in front of me will not be detrimental to them little people. But it's better to stay away from this kind of thing...

At this time, the old man seemed to reflect and did not resist, but obeyed Mu Yan's strength, hid in the courtyard with him, and looked through the crack in the door at the soldiers of the Wehrmacht who passed in front of him and strode forward.

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In mid-June, when the wedding of Yan Shao and Elaline was being closely prepared, it was in Jinan, Zibo, Weifang and other cities not particularly far from Qingdao. I don't know how many people are watching the surprising scene in front of them.

Following the orders of the Nationalist government, a large number of Wehrmacht troops marched into several cities in Shandong. and built fortifications outside the city and at some important points.

At the same time, Sichuan, Hubei, Yunnan, and other provinces that have completed reorganization have also sent some troops north to Shandong, most of them in one brigade.

If we include the infantry divisions drawn from Beijing, Tianjin, Anhui and other places, as well as the infantry divisions that already existed in Shandong, the number of troops in Shandong at this time was about 150,000. Not only that, but even the large-caliber heavy artillery, which was originally regarded as a treasure, was almost all transferred to Shandong...

It's almost impossible to hide such a big movement, and even if you want to, you can't hide it. Therefore, it is suspicious to be secretive with this, it is better to be generous, at least Yan Shao thinks so, so the entire military operation has not been covered up at all.

The troops who were ordered to go north or south almost openly marched into the major cities of Shandong, and built fortifications around these cities, as well as at strategic points in some nearby areas, everything was so generous...

Naturally, there must be a reason for such a large military operation, and the external reason of the Kuomintang government is that the National Defense Forces intend to hold a large-scale military exercise in Shandong, so they will mobilize so many troops and heavy equipment...

It's hard to say how many people will be willing to believe it.

At least within the Wehrmacht, almost no one believed that such a big action was just acting, and if it was acting ...

Who is the opponent?

Why do you want to build so many defensive lines in Jinan and some strategic locations?

All this is so suspicious that many officers privately wonder if there is going to be a war. And if there really is such a large-scale war in Shandong, then the only possible goal is ...

Jiaozhou Bay, the German army of the fortress of Qingdao ...

There is only one reason why Yan Shao will gather more than 150,000 troops and countless heavy equipment in Shandong, and more ammunition is being transported to Shandong by various means...

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As mentioned earlier, 150,000 people, as well as countless heavy equipment, such a big movement could not hide from anyone at all, and naturally could not escape the eyes of the Germans.

At this time, although the relationship between China and France was close, the relationship between China and Germany was also very good, after all, the equipment of the Wehrmacht Army was almost all German. From a certain point of view, if it were not for the presence of France, I am afraid that the relationship between China and Germany would be the best—————— just about the army.

Now, however, given the poor relations between Germany and France, the Army is in a dilemma.

Fortunately, at this time, China is not a particularly strong country, so it does not need to have a headache for the team.

But it is precisely because of the close relations between China and Germany, especially on the part of the army. Therefore, the German army in Qingdao also had a stronger understanding of the Wehrmacht than most countries. It was clear that the Wehrmacht at this time was not a rabble, as many European countries thought. It was simply not enough to withstand a blow from the German army ...

Now the combat effectiveness of the Wehrmacht can be seen by anyone who has seen their training and acting. No matter how arrogant the Germans are, no matter how much they have a sense of superiority, after all, their eyes are not blind, and they can naturally see it.

Even the most arrogant German officers admit that the most elite units of the Wehrmacht have reached the second-rate level of Europe. If you change to someone else, the evaluation may be higher.

And now, more than 150,000 Chinese troops. There is also an unknown number of German-made heavy artillery assembled on the Shandong Peninsula, and the German Qingdao fortress is the only target in Shandong that is likely to be attacked by the Chinese at the moment, and it is almost impossible to say that the Germans will not be nervous.

And taking into account the long distance between China and Germany ...

If there is really a war, I am afraid that the Qingdao fortress has already fallen. Reinforcements haven't made it to Singapore yet. What's more, given the current environment in Europe, it's hard to say whether this reinforcement can be sent out...

So after learning about the seriousness of the situation, the Germans, while sending a telegram in the direction of Berlin describing the situation, asked Marzan to go to Yan Shao to ask what the troops assembled in Shandong were doing...

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Stepping out of the car and looking up at the presidential palace in front of him, although it was the first time he had been here, Malzan couldn't help but admire the grandeur of the building.

Nature. He, like many others, had some opinions about the huge cost of the building. However, he was a German after all, and as long as he thought that the cost of the entire building was paid by Yan Shao alone, he didn't seem to have much to say.

"Mr. Minister, please come here..."

Malzan will come, it has been said a long time ago, so Malzan has just gotten out of the car, and Wu Qianqiu is already standing in front of the steps and said with a smile.

"I'm tired..."

Marzan also recognized Yan Shao's personal adjutant, so he was not surprised.

After entering the presidential palace, because of some irritability, Marzan did not look around, although he had already come more than once, as many visitors did. Even the banquet hall that he was most curious about, he didn't look there—————— although the presidential palace had been officially opened at this time, but the most curious banquet hall was closed, Yan Shao meant to wait until the time of marriage, because he wanted to surprise the world.

The ballroom is usually a function of any important building, such as the White House in the United States, or the Great Hall of later generations.

As for the role of the banquet hall, there is no need to say it again, but there are few people in this world who make the banquet hall so big. For Yan Shao, this is the place where he solves the major events of his life, and he has also made a promise to his women, that is, he will let the whole world remember this wedding, in this case, it is natural to retain some freshness.

Some time ago, some people were allowed to visit, just to add an extra layer of mystery.

Because of this, in the past, Malzan and many others have always been very curious about the banquet hall, but this time...

It's important to get down to business...

After taking the elevator, Malzan and Wu Qianqiu quickly came to the floor where Yan Shao was, and walked into Yan Shao's office after getting permission.

In the office, Yan Shao had been waiting for a long time, when he saw Wu Qianqiu and Malzan walking in, he immediately stood up with a smile on his face.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time, quick, please sit..." After speaking, he pointed to the chair in front of the table, and waited until Malzan sat down, Yan Shao sat down, and Wu Qianqiu walked to the side, leaning his back against the wall.

"Mr. President, I believe you should know my intentions this time..."Sitting on the chair, he glanced at Yan Shao, and after a deep groan, Marzan spoke.

"Naturally..."Yan Shao smiled. It's for Shandong's business. ”

"That's right." Malzan nodded earnestly. "Mr. President, although I believe in the friendship between you and me, I hope that you will come up with some explanations to clear up the misunderstanding between the two countries as soon as possible..."

This time the matter is really too big, 150,000 people, even the commander of the Qingdao fortress does not dare to guarantee that the fortress can be held. And it's not clear if there was an English or a French dictatorship behind this, and if so...

Then this action of the Chinese government is likely to be some kind of conspiracy of the Entente against Germany...

Whenever he thinks about this, Malzan becomes anxious...

Hearing Malzan's words, Yan Shao said with a smile on his face. "Mr. Minister, do you think I have something wrong with my head?"

As he spoke, getting up from his seat, Yan Shao pointed to his head.

"Of course not..."Marzan shook his head, even if it was out of politeness, he couldn't have said that, not to mention that he didn't think there would be anything wrong with Yan Shao's head.

Seeing Marzan say this, Yan Shao smiled and continued. "In that case, what else is there for your country to worry about. That's right, at present, my country has made great progress in all aspects compared with a year ago, but it is still far from yours, and I have always wanted to take back Jiaozhou Bay and Qingdao, but at the moment I don't think it is a good opportunity to declare war with your country, even if your country is separated from our country by 108,000 miles, no matter how chaotic the situation in Europe is..."

"This military operation in Shandong is indeed of a certain significance, but it is not aimed at your country..."

"That's?" Hearing Yan Shao say this, Malzan was a little curious.

"Japan..."Yan Shao replied categorically. (To be continued......)