Chapter 46: The Worries of Foreign Friends
Chapter 46: Foreign Friends’ Worries
Naturally, the general staff has to worry about the matter of aiding Hunan. The general staff, led by one chief, two deputies and three chiefs of general staff, does not need to worry too much about the military affairs. Marshal Fang can only sign the order when the time comes.
Of course, Marshal Fang was not idle either. The first political working meeting of the United Autonomous Region was held in Wuchang, and Marshal Fang had to rush back to Wuchang for the meeting. Since it was a meeting of political figures, political figures from the three provinces would naturally gather in Wuchang.
This meeting was quite large in scale, with the chairman and deputy chairmen of the main executive councils of the three provinces, and the chief and deputy officers of the security commanders of the three provinces all present. There was a very strange phenomenon that everyone noticed. In addition to the chief ministers of each province, the provincial agricultural departments required the chief and deputy officers.
The director attended the meeting. This phenomenon has led to some speculation.
The meeting was held in a low-key manner, with no intention of showing off. It adhered to the low-key and pragmatic work style of the United Autonomous Region since its establishment. However, such a meeting cannot be ignored if you keep a low profile. After the house was cleared and the three parties abdicated, the three parties discussed how to build a new Republic of China.
A new round of discussions is underway. This is at a large level, specific to each location. The main force of the Beiyang Army is still in Shandong, and the Provisional Government is taking advantage of the truce to reorganize. Yuan Shikai is working hard to win the support of various countries in Beijing, sending a senior official Liang to discuss loans and aftermath, etc.
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Now it is generally accepted that Yuan Shikai is definitely the provisional president, and the overall system is determined to be a republic. There are two focuses of debate in the tripartite talks, one is the fixed capital, and the other is the prime minister system or the presidential system.
The issue of establishing the capital has not yet been resolved. Representatives of the joint autonomous regions at the tripartite meeting proposed to shelve the issue of establishing the capital and talk about the cabinet issue first. So the quarrel ensued, and the Nanjing Provisional Government Council held a meeting after Sun submitted his resignation speech. It was passed.
Three things were done. First, it was determined that the capital of the provisional government was Nanjing. Second, it was determined that the provisional covenants must be abided by by the new government. Third, Yuan Shikai was appointed as the interim president. The Republic of China adopted the prime minister-cabinet system, and Yuan Dang immediately went south to take over as president.
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Frankly speaking, this kind of unilateral decision-making attitude is very hateful. Why do you have the final say? You are only the Senate of the Provisional Government, and not only one Beiyang and many people disown you.
Naturally, the representatives of the Beiyang will oppose it, as will the northern press. The South is just the opposite. The North has been dominant for a long time. With the changes of the times, the southern power, which dominates the domestic economy, is becoming increasingly powerful.
, it is natural to make demands.
So, the quarrel continued. The quarrel continued from the meeting outside. The quarrel continued in the newspapers. Shanghai, a place where the essence of the times has gathered, is naturally an important stage. Newspapers, large and small, took this opportunity to show their faces.
This period was probably the most chaotic and variable period in China. The old order was broken. The new order was not established. Most of the southern provinces were small dynasties of the Qing Dynasty, and the northern provinces continued to serve the Manchus as the Qing Dynasty.
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It was in this general environment that the freak United Autonomous Region actually changed its focus and did not fight for the so-called dominance. This made some foreign friends anxious.
As soon as Fang Jianxiong boarded the "Hairong", his German friends caught up with the ship. Of course, these German friends were all acquaintances. One was the special envoy Andreas, the other was his brother Pierre, and the other was Li.
Victor, the newly appointed general manager of Heyang Bank’s Yangtze River District.
Fang Jianxiong stood on the deck and watched the three people almost running up. He was about to turn around with a smile on his face when he saw two familiar figures appearing on the dock. He had to stop and continue waiting.
Fisher and Douglas came from Shanghai, took the train to Nanjing, and then took the car. It was much faster than taking the boat. They hurried and hurried slowly, and finally did not delay things. However, they saw Fang Jianxiong shaking hands with three German guys. At that time, the expression of Douglas, the current China affairs adviser specially appointed by the US government, was not so pleased.
"Fisher, it seems we are still a step behind." Douglas said. Fisher raised his chin slightly and said calmly: "No, we are actually ahead. Although the Germans realize the value of China, But they were a step too slow in taking action, not to mention the pressure from Europe, which made it difficult for the German government to invest too much energy in China."
"Mr. Fisher, why do you so firmly believe that a protracted war will break out in Europe in the next few years?" The personal relationship between Douglas and Fisher can now be said to be very close! The two agree on many issues. Fisher also resold some ideas from Fang Jianxiong.
After straightening his tuxedo, Fisher smiled confidently and whispered as he walked forward: "Because this is what Fang told me. Let me tell you a secret. Since I started cooperating with the distinguished Fang, my fortune has increased." More than ten times. It was from the noble Chinese that I learned the secret of how to make big money in this country."
Hearing the words "make big money", Douglas's eyes stopped rolling. He quickly followed up and asked in a low voice: "Can you tell me what news you have recently?"
Fisher glanced at the two parties on the deck who were having a passionate conversation and whispered: "It's very simple. Investing in China will get a return of more than ten times in the next ten years. For example, I am negotiating with the Bank of China to jointly Matters regarding the issuance of banknotes. The Bank of China advocates the silver standard, and I myself am working hard for this currency, called the RMB, to be pegged to the U.S. dollar."
"Oh my God!" Douglas was completely shocked. There was actually such a deal. Once the deal was made, what was the difference between money raining down from the sky? It was just like dozens of cats using their claws. As if Douglas was scratching his heart and wanted to catch up and say something, Fisher had already stepped on the pedal, walking towards a certain big shot with a confident smile on his face.
"I'm so glad to see you, distinguished Fang. I came from Shanghai, and I was worried that I wouldn't catch up." Fisher, this guy, came forward and made some pretense. No matter how you looked at it, he fell under Fang's charm. Only Only an expert like Douglas could see that this Jew simply fell in front of the charm of money. Participating in the issuance of a country's currency is such a fascinating thing. Douglas took a deep breath and told I must not miss this opportunity, otherwise God will punish me. So, the smile was full of respect.
"Dear Fang, nice to meet you."
The three Germans looked at the two Americans, including a Jew, with displeasure. Well, this is on Fang's territory, so we tolerated it.
Marshal Fang occupied the magpie's nest and received a group of foreign friends in the captain's command cabin. As both parties had placed heavy bets on Fang Jianxiong, they were both eager to know what Fang Jianxiong thought of the country's future under the current political situation. Master the intensity.
The Republic of China seems to everyone to be nonsense. What China, an ancient country, needs most is a strong figure to lead the political power. This person is undoubtedly Fang Jianxiong, whom everyone is betting on.
Of course, Fisher was not worried about this problem at all, and even Douglas was calm. As long as he can join the currency issuance led by the country's most powerful military leader, any problem is not a problem. The key now is China's
How will the currency be issued? If he can win to be pegged to the U.S. dollar, Douglas is sure that he will go down in American history. Even if he can't win to be pegged to the U.S. dollar, being able to participate will still make Douglas's worth skyrocket and become a hot pursuit of the U.S. financial community.
Goal. From now on, Fisher has successfully achieved this and is launching an impact towards a great goal. He must keep up. Thanks to this friend for the reminder, although his reminder was well thought out, even though it may not have been done before.
He was willing to intervene on his own, although Fisher was willing to tell himself that the premise of this fact was that he was not strong enough. Any assumptions could be put aside now, because Douglas knew that he could calmly watch the German guy get anxious, which felt really good.
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"Fang, our government is deeply uneasy about the current situation in China today, and is eager to understand your political views during this period and..." Andreas's words were interrupted by Fang Jianxiong with a look that looked very impolite.
, with a slightly leering look. In front of the Yankees, Mr. Special Envoy decided to endure it. After all, the other two compatriots were lifeless, and even looked very happy, waiting for the party with great interest.
What happened to the world? Andreas asked incomprehensibly. When Victor, who was accompanying him from Shanghai to Wuhu, mentioned Fang, his enthusiasm was unreal. It is still difficult to understand.
The reason is that Victor is one of the most successful German businessmen in China today.
"Okay, dear boss, tell everyone what you mean quickly. It is very impolite to make guests coming from afar anxious." Pierre didn't mean to be insulted at all. Instead, he made people look forward to it.
What was shocking was that Fang Jianxiong actually accepted the flattery of the most popular designer in Germany today and the most popular new generation of the industrial world with peace of mind.
Waved, the beautiful woman appeared with a map in her hand. After hanging it on the wall, Marshal Fang walked to the map, raised his hand and said: "Look here, everyone, first of all, I want to tell you some good news. Hunan has decided to join the United Autonomous Region. At the same time,
, the National Defense Forces will enter Hunan within three days at the latest to counter the rebellion. Of course, I have always loved peace, so I will call on the Changsha rebels to lay down their weapons and surrender. Except for those who have committed the most heinous crimes, they will all be given a lighter sentence."
No one could react to the news. Marshal Fang tilted his mouth and said: "What's wrong? Could it be that this news can't get a little applause? Well, I'll announce the second one...
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Hua Hua Hua..., the applause came a little late, but it was very enthusiastic.
Chapter completed!