On September 15, 4612 (14) of the Yellow Emperor Era, shortly after the Battle of the Marne, the British, French, and Russian envoys in China jointly went to the Imperial Foreign Office to meet with Tang Shaoyi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire, hoping that the Chinese Empire could extend a helping hand to the Entente at this time.

"Your Excellency, half the world is now at war. The fact that the Chinese Empire was able to end the conflict with Japan was undoubtedly a great contribution to world peace. Sir Jurdian said with an appreciative face. Although Japan was an ally of Britain, Japan was beaten by the Chinese Empire and almost lost its entire navy. However, Britain could not stand up for Japan, but had to stand on the side of the Chinese Empire. This made Sir Jurdian's heart very unhappy. It's just that, for the sake of national interests, I have to say so.

"Thank you, Sir, for your understanding. The conflict between the Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire was originally provoked by the Japanese, and we were only passively retaliating. Tang Shaoyi hurriedly said.

Tang Shaoyi's words made Sir Zhu Erdian want to slap him in the face. It is clear that the Chinese Empire has taken advantage of this Sino-Japanese conflict, and now, the Chinese Empire still has the face to say such things. You know, Japan not only lost its navy, but also saddled a huge amount of war reparations! It can be said that China has made a lot of money this time.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, the crisis in the Far East has been lifted. However, the great war in Europe was in full swing. The Chinese Empire is one of the world's most powerful countries, and it should play a role in safeguarding world peace. The British Empire hoped that the Chinese Empire would join the righteous side in the fight and jointly safeguard world peace. Sir Jurden said.

Tang Shaoyi sneered, the righteous side in Sir Zhu Erdian's mouth was naturally the Entente. But. Is there a so-called just side in this world war? Not at all. The Entente considered themselves to be the party of justice, and the Allies considered themselves to be the party of justice. The Chinese Empire's position in this world war was already very firm, that is, to maintain neutrality and sell all kinds of war materials to the warring sides in order to make enough profits. It is impossible to drag the Chinese Empire into war. Of course. Even if the Chinese Empire were to abandon its neutrality and join the war, it would have to wait until the war situation became clear.

"I'm sorry, Sir General. The Chinese Empire currently has no plans to join the war. Our country, which is in the midst of development, needs peace. If war breaks out, everything will be ruined. Tang Shaoyi shook his head.

"That's a shame." Sir Jurdian said. The French envoy to China and the Russian minister to China also expressed regret.

Although the relations between the Chinese Empire and these powerful countries of the Entente were not very good, the current situation made the Entente have to bow their heads. If you can draw the Chinese Empire into the side of the Entente to fight. Then the Entente will undoubtedly increase in strength. Not only does China have a powerful navy, but so does its army. It's just that the Chinese Empire obviously doesn't want to get involved in the war now.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese Empire does not want to get involved in the war, and we do not want to force it. However, we hope that the Chinese Empire will be able to help us in any way we can. Sir Jurden said.

"For example?" Tang Shaoyi asked. Now is not the time to take a stand.

"Your Excellency, Foreign Minister, we need a batch of weapons and equipment, and we hope that the Chinese Empire can provide us with it. Of course. We will buy it at the market price. French Minister Briand said.

"There is no problem with this, the military industry of the Chinese Empire is very strong. We are happy to sell these weapons and equipment to the Entente countries. Rifles, pistols, heavy machine guns, mortars, field guns, howitzers and even heavy artillery, we are able to sell. In addition, we can sell you the uniforms, water bottles, armed belts, leather shoes, bayonets, sapper shovels, etc., which the soldiers need, at a good price. Tang Shaoyi said immediately.

The Chinese Empire had long been ready to take advantage of this opportunity to sell weapons and equipment to the warring sides in Europe, and for this reason, the Empire had already begun preparations two years earlier. Right now. Finally got these guys here. Of course, the Empire will not let go of this opportunity to slaughter them. The Empire is counting on these guys for the money it needs to accelerate industrialization.

Suddenly, Sir Zhu Erdian and the others were all happy, what they were most afraid of was that the Chinese Empire was unwilling to sell them weapons and equipment and war materials, or that the Chinese Empire was not capable of meeting their needs. Right now. The attitude of the Chinese Empire undoubtedly relieved them.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, our needs are great, can the Chinese Empire meet our needs?" The French Minister to China, Briand, reminded him. After all, it's not hundreds of thousands of people to be armed, it's millions of people who need to be armed.

"Your Excellency, rest assured, that no matter how many weapons you need, we will be able to provide them to you in the shortest possible time. Of course, this requires real money. Tang Shaoyi said. China's attitude was such that as long as the Entente could afford to pay for it, then the Chinese Empire could provide them with all kinds of weapons and equipment to arm them.

"Your Excellency, do you have a list of the weapons and equipment you need? I'll pass it on to the War Department. The rest of the purchase is the responsibility of the War Department. Tang Shaoyi said.

"Yes." Sir Zhu Erdian opened his briefcase and handed a list to Tang Shaoyi.

Tang Shaoyi took it and opened it, only to see that there were 1 million rifles, 50,000 light machine guns, 10,000 heavy machine guns, 10,000 mortars, 2,000 105-mm light howitzers and 500 155-mm howitzers. In addition, it is also necessary to arm a series of individual equipment such as military uniforms, military quilts, and water bottles required by 1.5 million people.

The corners of Tang Shaoyi's mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, this is definitely a big order. If the empire can eat this order, the profit will definitely be very considerable.

"Your Excellency, this is just our first order. If we are satisfied with the weapons and other war materials produced by the Chinese Empire, there will be a steady stream of follow-up orders. Sir Jurden reminded.

"Of course, rest assured, Sir Sir. The armament of the Chinese Empire is absolutely guaranteed. Tang Shaoyi patted his chest and reassured.

Subsequently, after Sir Zhu Erdian and others left, Tang Shaoyi immediately entered the palace to meet Emperor Wu Haoxuan and told him about the needs of Britain, France and Russia. After all, such a large arms trade must be approved by Wu Haoxuan.

"Tsk, how much does it cost to make such a big order! I have to admit that the Entente really had a lot of money. It seems that the opportunity for the empire to make a fortune has come. Wu Haoxuan smiled.

Returning from later generations, he knew how much profit the Americans and the Japanese had made in this war. Originally, the two countries owed a lot of debt to European countries before the war. By the end of the war, they had become creditors of Europe. According to statistics, the Allies alone spent tens of billions of pounds on war materials, not to mention the Allies. It is precisely because of this that the accumulation of hundreds of years of British people was wiped out in the war. In the Second World War, they collapsed so quickly. And the Americans, too, will be able to steal the leadership of the world.

"Your Majesty, the War Department has estimated that such an order, if it is based on the purchase price within the Imperial Army, will require 300 million Chinese yuan. Since the Entente wants to buy it, then we can raise the price to 500 million Chinese dollars. In this case, we also have half of the profits. War Minister Zhao Xifu smiled.

The Empire's arsenal, when selling weapons to the Empire's own army, will naturally have a lower price and less profit. But when it comes to other countries, of course, the empire will not desperately make money.

"Five hundred million Chinese dollars? No, the price is too low. At least another 100 million Chinese dollars will be added. The Entente was now in dire need of this batch of weapons and equipment. The French and Russians, in particular, were constantly defeated by the Germans and re-armed, but they were poorly equipped. The Empire was the only country that could provide them with these equipment. If you don't take this opportunity to blackmail them, I'm really sorry for myself! Wu Haoxuan said.

Wu Haoxuan knew that once the Americans' industrial machines were at full capacity, the empire would have one more competitor. If you want to make crazy profits, it is not so easy. While the Americans are not ready yet, it is a little more to earn a little more!

"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshal Zhao Xifu nodded.

The next day, Marshal Zhao Xifu, Minister of War of the Reich, and Tang Shaoyi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with the envoys of Britain, France, and Russia to China at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two sides formally started negotiations on the arms trade. At stake is a huge arms trade worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and both sides attach great importance to it. Of course, Britain, France, and Russia were very anxious, and they were eager to reach an agreement today, and then start loading and shipping to Europe. It will take more than a month to transport from China to Europe, and the Entente will not have much time left.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we can meet the contents of your list. Even, we have it in stock in our warehouse. As long as the money is paid, these weapons and war materials can be immediately loaded onto ships and shipped to Europe. Marshal Zhao Xifu said with a smile.

Suddenly, Sir Zhu Erdian and the three of them were all overjoyed. After all, the fact that the Chinese Empire was able to provide them with so many weapons and equipment at once could be said to have solved their urgent needs! When these weapons were shipped to Europe, millions of soldiers would be armed and thrown into battle to hold off the Germans. (To be continued.) )

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