Beginning in 1926, the first Asian, African, and Latin American Forum was held, and then every two years, and now it is the third one.

This year's forum has attracted special attention from all sides, with an unprecedented economic crisis, weak countries hoping to find a way out, and those that are still colonized seeing the weakness of the West, hoping to rely on China's support to set off a national independence movement.

With a variety of demands, representatives of these countries gathered in Beijing, hoping to get the answers they wanted from Zhang Tinglan.

Among these delegates, the most notable was Chile's Michelle Bachelet, as just a month ago China and Chile signed a strategic partnership agreement, along with an agreement on investment guarantees between the two countries.

China has invested 6 million yuan in Chile's mines, and another 4 million yuan to purchase Chile's agricultural and mineral products.

In the midst of the Great Depression, South American countries were hit hard, with strikes in Brazil and Argentina, and protests and clashes in various places, only Chile was able to temporarily stabilize itself, all of which were supported by China.

As soon as Bachelet saw these representatives, she smiled and said: "We have just signed a currency swap agreement with China, and in the future, trade between the two countries can be carried out directly, without having to go through Western bank settlements." According to estimates, trade is expected to return to positive growth this year, and we will be able to recover from the economic crisis by two years at the latest. ”

The triumphant oath of the Chileans has been very much appreciated by other small countries. At the same time, they also saw that China was different, after all, it was once the Celestial Empire, and it did not do things like Western barbarians, and pursued the maximization of interests everywhere, so countries have asked to sign similar agreements with China.

Zhang Tinglan is also very satisfied with these demands. This is exactly the effect he wants, if China wants to become a big country, you need a few junior brothers to wave the flag and shout at you, and you have to win over a group of countries, and Europe can't get involved, so you can only start with these peripheral countries.

Moreover, the current shrinkage of international trade is the time for China's industrial products to expand its territory, and it is just the right time to seize the gap in various countries, otherwise there will be no such opportunity.

At the opening ceremony of the forum, Zhang Tinglan delivered a speech: "Delegates. Dear international friends, the whole world has fallen into a serious crisis, which did not arise out of thin air, but is the result of the transitional speculation of certain Western countries. And after the crisis broke out, countries played a trade war very irresponsibly. Create tariff barriers to obstruct international trade. Attempts to harm the interests of other countries. Survive the crisis. I would like to say that this kind of behavior that harms others and does not benefit oneself will not solve the problem at all, and this irresponsible attitude will not be able to become a respectable big country. ”

Zhang Tinglan's speech just touched everyone's hearts and won enthusiastic applause from all sides. Several African delegates even danced with their hands. They have long been dissatisfied with the West, and now Zhang Tinglan has said what they want to say but can't, and he is right in the middle, and his favorability towards China has increased a lot in an instant.

"I want to solve the crisis at hand. First of all, we need to restore confidence, and in addition, we need to get rid of the monopoly of the Western world on international trade. Only when trade resumes, the economies of all countries are back running, there is investment, there are jobs, there is consumption, and there is hope for the economy. We cannot wait for the West, nor can we count on others, only by relying on ourselves and establishing a new economic order can we guarantee the interests of all. ”

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Zhang Tinglan said a lot, and the core problem is one, suggesting the formation of a joint bank for trade settlement!

Don't underestimate this proposal, compared to the real knife, this thing is more ruthless, because the bank settlement, there is a handling fee, which causes the trade of various countries to circle around the pound sterling and other Western currencies, in vain let them exploit, more and more fat.

Of course, don't be resentful, who can let the national power of the people extend to all parts of the world, the British Grand Fleet is the best bodyguard of the British pound, every major roadway is under the control of others, international trade is a matter of people's words, who dares not to use their currency!

It is precisely by virtue of this transcendent position that Britain has achieved world hegemony. At this time, Zhang Tinglan wants to set up a settlement circle by himself and start a new stove, which is digging the ancestral grave of the British, which is the most hated thing.

Zhang Tinglan dared to do this because he had confidence, and the source of confidence was that the three aircraft carrier battle groups gradually became an army, and with the ability to intervene at sea, he was not afraid of the British making a bad move, and when necessary, he would start a big war!

Among the small partners that China has pulled up, China itself is the largest and the most economically developed, and there is no doubt that Huayuan is the core. If there is no ability to intervene in the ocean, the British can stir up trouble in a certain area at will, which will cause a crisis in Huayuan. After a few times, Huayuan's credit completely collapsed.

And with an aircraft carrier, it is completely different, so Zhang Tinglan threw out this proposal. Representatives of various countries also immediately joined in the heated discussion, and Zhang Tinglan has made a promise that as long as he joins this circle, China will spend at least 100 million yuan a year on procurement.

100 million yuan may not play a big role in Europe and the United States, but for these small countries, it is a big cake, which has aroused strong repercussions from all parties.

Finance Minister Yan Zepu found Zhang Tinglan after the meeting, and said with a smile as soon as they met: "President, Iran and Siam have already expressed their willingness to join this alliance, and Egypt has also agreed, and the representative of Turkey has also said that they will consider it." If we can bring these countries in, if nothing else, Iran alone will be able to provide us with 1 million tons of oil every year, and the settlement circle will be built, and our foreign trade will be increased by at least 30%, and our tax revenue will increase by 180 million! ”

Being able to rise against the trend in the midst of a big crisis is definitely a great achievement, and Yan Zepu really admires Zhang Tinglan's layout ability.

Who in the world can see that these inconspicuous small countries have such important value, which is simply the key to China's way out of the crisis.

"Minister Yan, strike while the iron is hot, and it is best to put up the framework of the bank before the British react. In addition, I will send the Mukden aircraft carrier battle group on a round-the-world visit to give other countries a glimpse of our maritime fists. ”

Of course, Yan Zepu knew what kind of global visit this was. It is clearly a demonstration, a warning to other countries that China wants to establish its own circle, and if you want to use black hands, you must weigh the weight. This is similar to the Great White Fleet of the United States back then, which is to endorse the Union Bank!

"Don't worry, the president, he will definitely do things well."

What is a superpower, that is, just print a piece of paper casually, and others will spend it as money, this is the grandeur of a superpower. And this Union Bank. It is the first step to seize financial hegemony, and Zhang Tinglan is quite satisfied with his move.

After explaining that the diplomatic officials should properly arrange the representatives of various countries and make them feel at home, Zhang Tinglan returned to the presidential palace, and as soon as he arrived home, there was another good thing.

Zhang Zuoxiang has already arrived in Germany. China and Germany have been very close in the last decade, and Germany is in a difficult situation. For the arrival of Zhang Zuoxiang. Given an extraordinary reception, military, political, business, and personalities from all walks of life rushed to the port in person.

When Zhang Zuoxiang stood on the deck and saw the crowd greeted by black pressure, he only felt that he had face.

"Han Qing, I really didn't expect it. Uncle Lao can still mix up to this day, but I'm afraid that President Yuan Da back then didn't have my style! ”

"Dare to love! Yuan Shikai is asking foreigners, and now foreigners are begging us, of course it's different! ”

"It's not the same. It's really different! Zhang Zuoxiang laughed: "We have to straighten our waists, but we can't lose face." ”

The head of the German General Staff, Seckert, was personally present, President Hindenburg also sent the secretary general of the presidential office, and representatives of famous German companies such as Siemens, Rheinmetall, and Krupp were also sent.

Zhang Zuoxiang received unprecedented courtesy, and all walks of life in Germany regarded this old man as their savior. The Treaty of Versailles signed in World War I completely crushed Germany's dignity and caused a massive loss of social wealth.

After the war, Germany relied on American capital to maintain itself, but now that the Americans are finished, the situation in Germany is even more miserable, 6 million people are unemployed, more than 30,000 enterprises have closed down, the unemployed army is flooding the streets, foreign trade has stopped, food cannot be brought in, more and more Germans are hungry, and the whole country is filled with a breath of despair.

At this time, Zhang Zuoxiang took a huge purchase of 1 billion US dollars, and the Germans in a desperate situation saw a glimmer of light. Especially those large enterprises, eagerly hoping that Zhang Zuoxiang would favor them, so at the welcome ceremony, these people were almost flattering, praising China's development, talking about the friendship between the two countries, and desperately promoting their products.

It's just that Zhang Zuoxiang is still more cautious, he knows very well that this money was obtained by his son with great effort, and if there is a penny wasted, he will be sorry for his son, so after Zhang Zuoxiang arrived in Germany, he did not blindly place an order, but first figured out the situation and found the most worthwhile thing to buy.

Zhang Xueliang is not polite, he has studied in Germany for many years, and he has many friends from all walks of life, so he also makes every effort to mobilize all relationships and find those most valuable companies.

On the second night after they arrived in Berlin, Randall found them, and as soon as he met Zhang Xueliang, the two of them hugged each other cordially.

"Old friend, I haven't seen you for a few years, you have been promoted to major general, it's really amazing!" Zhang Xueliang said with a smile.

"According to the rules of you Chinese, should you give me a red envelope?" Randall reached out directly.

Zhang Xueliang smiled: "Before I came, I asked for twenty internship places from Humble Yan, and German soldiers can board the Mukden for internships, what do you think of this gift?" ”

Randall smiled and slapped Zhang Xueliang's chest with his fist: "Enough friends!" Sooner or later, the Germans will rearm, and I am convinced that this day is not far off. The crisis made everyone desperate, but it was also this despair that gave me hope for a new life! ”

"Old friend, I don't want to listen to your tongue twisters, is there any suitable company to recommend to us?"

"I've known you're a vampire for a long time, just trying to get German technology, but I really have a company I want to recommend to you."

"What company?"

"Bavarian Aircraft Factory." Randall said without hesitation.

Zhang Xueliang has a little impression of this company, in World War I, he built fighter planes for Germany, but after the end of World War I, Germany was deprived of the right to have an air force. The Bavarian company had to turn to wood for the production of airplanes and to produce furniture and bicycles.

This is also a microcosm of the tragedy of the Germans after the First World War, and it is no wonder that Germany will be motivated to take revenge, this situation cannot but make people angry.

Zhang Xueliang only knew about these situations, but he didn't know that the Bavarian aircraft factory had another name in later generations, called Messerschmidt AG!

During World War II, Germany's best fighter BF109 was produced by this company, and a total of more than 35,000 aircraft were produced. And the one who created this miracle was the genius of aircraft design, the famous Messerschmidt.

It's just that now he is in trouble, and Randall introduced to Zhang Xueliang: "Mr. Messerschmitt designed several prototypes, but the test flight did not go well, and it also caused the death of a test pilot named Hans. This test pilot is a close friend of the head of the Air Force department, Milch, so Milch holds a grudge, and you know the next ......"

As soon as he heard Randall's introduction, Zhang Xueliang immediately frowned: "Old friend, according to what you said, this Messerschmidt is completely a broom star, not a treasure." ”

"No, I've seen his design, it's definitely the most advanced fighter, it's just because it's too advanced, it fails. If it weren't for the conflict between Germany and him, I wouldn't recommend it to you! Randall argued loudly, "And you must promise me that when Germany is rearmament, you will be able to return Mr. Messerschmidt, and I am sure he will be able to build the most powerful warhawk." ”

Seeing that Randall swore so much, Zhang Xueliang had no choice but to ask Zhang Zuoxiang's opinion, Zhang Zuoxiang didn't speak, he was observing Randle. This young German general is not a liar, and since he is so confident, he should take a look.

"Han Qing, since that's the case, let's go to the aircraft factory to have a look."

Zhang Zuoxiang and Zhang Xueliang, accompanied by Randall, rushed to the Bavarian aircraft factory the next day, and as soon as they arrived at the gate, they saw several workers locking the factory gate.

These people are all very lonely and depressed, and there is a tall middle-aged man in the middle, with little hair, a brain, a cocked chin, and a big donkey face. The appearance is not good-looking, and there are still gloomy clouds between the eyebrows.

"Willy, I've brought you two friends who want to see your plane." Randall said excitedly: "They are very big donors, as long as you can get his support, your aircraft factory has hope!" (To be continued......)