Just when Han Lin was busy opening his business, he received calls from Smith, Shadow Show, and Bratton respectively, and the information he provided had been confirmed by the three parties.

On 11 April, at the initiative of the French Government, British Prime Minister John Macdonald and Foreign Secretary Simon, French Prime Minister Franting and Foreign Minister Reival, and Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini held a meeting in Strezza, Italy, on behalf of Britain, France, and Italy.

The French delegation strongly protested the German Government's unilateral tearing up of the Treaty of Versailles, the introduction of universal military service, and the expansion of the size of the army, and proposed severe sanctions against the German Government, but this proposal was not supported by Britain and Italy, as the British delegation opposed any sanctions.

The Conference adopted a resolution reaffirming the need to maintain Austria's independence, expressing only regret at Germany's breach of the treaty and enlargement of its forces, while at the same time expressing the possibility of considering amending the Treaties of Saint-Germain, Nauilly, and Trianon.

The final declaration issued by the conference declared that the three countries would "cooperate closely" for "the maintenance of collective peace". The Western press played up the so-called "Stresa Front" on this basis, but in fact the results of the conference did not play a role in curbing Germany's arms expansion.

"I have long come to the conclusion that the British government, out of its own interests, does not want to see the French government form a dominant position in Europe, which is a threat to the British government, so the British government needs the German government to be stronger to counter the influence of the French government in Europe, so the British government will not support the French government's suppression of the German government."

"However, France, which borders Germany, is extremely wary and vigilant against the rapid increase of Germany's military strength, and since the British government and the Italian government have no actual action against the German government's actions, the French government's choice is the Soviet Union."

"I have received inside information that the French government and the Soviet government have been secretly negotiating a treaty of mutual assistance to jointly defend against the German threat. The Soviet government was also very wary of the German government's actions, and agreed to sign a treaty on mutual assistance between the two sides, which would be completed in early May."

Han Lin found different reasons and excuses to inform the three of them of the news, and at the same time, he invited Smith and Bratton to come to Jinling to participate in the opening of the coal company, saying that they had heard important news about Japan, and the two immediately agreed to come.

Of course, Han Lin didn't forget to call Ying Zuo Zhenzhao, and Ying Zuo Zhenzhao was not interested in this meaningless invitation, so he politely declined, and only said that he would send someone to send a gift to congratulate him. The key is that the so-called coal company is a secret service to plot against Han Lin, what is he making a fuss about?

Chen Gongbo Residence.

I don't know who Boss Dai was looking to introduce, when Han Lin came to visit with gifts, Chen Gongbo was not reserved, but seemed very enthusiastic.

He was still very satisfied with the two valuable ancient paintings sent by Han Lin, because he did not have real power in his hands, there were not many people who gave him gifts, and he rarely received such a valuable gift, as for Han Lin's ten big yellow croaker, he didn't pay much attention to it.

Chen Gongbo, now 43 years old, looks quite elegant, the No. 2 traitor of the future Wang puppet government, the accomplice of the Japanese fascists, China's great traitor, and the only traitor in history who has been expelled by both the Jinling government and the underground party.

"Director Han, please drink tea!" A beautiful woman in a cheongsam poured a cup of tea for Han Lin.

"Thank you, madam, don't dare to be!" Han Lin hurriedly stood up.

The woman in front of her, who is fair-skinned and beautiful, has an elegant temperament, is Chen Gongbo's wife.

Although Chen Gongbo had many lovers, he had only one official wife, and his wife never participated in his traitorous behavior, so he died a good death.

"The Mining Department of the Ministry of Industry is responsible for the introduction of relevant policies and regulations on how to use mineral resources, to guide and standardize, so that it can develop in a benign and orderly manner, and rarely directly intervene in the business activities of the market.

"I also know that some officials of the Mining Department have relied on the power in their hands to engage in illegal operations under the guise of public welfare and private interests, hindering the development and utilization of mineral resources, and becoming a tool for some powerful people and forces to accumulate money. Mineral resources are related to the national economy and people's livelihood, and such a harsh environment will bring serious consequences to the country and the people. Chen Gongbo said.

The young man in front of him is the second son of the Han family, a big salt merchant, who is currently serving as the deputy director of the police department at the Central Military Police Command, and the introducer is an old subordinate of his, seeing that Han Lin is respectful to him, and the gift is also very in line with his heart, he can't help but say a few more words.

If it weren't for the two famous paintings and ten big yellow croakers I sent on the table in the study, I would definitely think that he was a righteous and awe-inspiring character when I heard these words.

In fact, it is very easy to find common topics with Chen Gongbo, Chen Gongbo is a loyal follower of Wang Jingwei, Wang Jingwei is a representative of the pro-Japanese faction hated by everyone, and Chen Gongbo is hostile to President Jiang's faction, so to speak, as long as the words are inclined to Wang Jingwei and are not satisfied with President Jiang's rule, you can immediately get Chen Gongbo's favor, and things gather people in groups, and this is the truth.

"The minister is indeed discerning, the current government, the corruption of the government is corrupt, the behavior of violations of law and discipline is endless, in the opening of this coal company, it has suffered great pressure, to get a business license to be difficult, almost did not do it, only to hear later, it is the Jinling Coal Federation behind the black hand, not to allow other coal merchants to enter!" Han Lin said.

"Oh? How could such a thing happen? Coal is not only the power of industrial production, but also related to Jinling's commerce, as well as the electricity needed for heating and lighting by ordinary people, and it is a shame for the government to collude with businessmen and government officials to monopolize the market! Chen Gongbo said righteously.

It's so special, I don't believe you don't know about it!

"It can be traced back to the fact that these people use the government's offices to satisfy the monopoly of the market, because they have the support of the big people above, and the minister must have heard of it. I don't have a deep understanding of society, but through this incident, I have personally learned and taken a good lesson. Han Lin shook his head with a wry smile and said.

"Brother is right, what happened to you is just a microcosm of the current environment, I have also heard some rumors, behind the Jinling Coal Federation, there is the former Minister of Industry, the current Minister of Finance and the President of the Central Bank Kong Xiangxi support, he is the brother-in-law of the commission, no wonder he is so strong and domineering." Chen Gongbo has a feeling of finding a confidant for Han Lin.

(End of chapter)