Chapter 2 Delegation

"China-US relations are related to the stability and prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region. Through friendly consultations, China and the United States have reached many agreements on major issues in today's world."

"Marshal Fang Jianxiong of the Republic of China called on the upcoming Paris Peace Conference to treat the defeated countries well and provide humanitarian assistance to Germany. Sino-US relations are very important, and China has always attached great importance to its relationship with the United States."

Newspapers were full of headlines similar to the above. Lansing's trip to China ended before the Republic of China delegation attended the Paris Peace Conference. China and the United States issued a joint communiqué. It mainly contained the following three points. First,

Based on the principle of mutual equality, China and the United States have established a new strategic cooperative partnership.

The two countries should strengthen cooperation in the military, political, and economic fields to ensure long-term peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. Second, China and the United States should cooperate closely to contain the insurgency in the Far East. Third, they should strengthen cooperation in the military and economic fields. The United States once again provides China with five

The loan of US$100 million will be delivered over five years to help China develop its industrial base.

Under the premise that Sino-US relations are "excellent", the Chinese delegation embarked on its journey to Europe. The main members of the delegation are Minister of the Interior Yang Yongtai, Foreign Minister Wang Zhengting, Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Gu Weijun, and others stationed in the UK and France.

Minister Lu Zhengxiang and Wei Chenzu are waiting for their turn in France.

Regarding the delegation issue, there was an amazing coincidence in history. Shi Zhaoji and Yang Yongtai were exchanged, but the other members remained unchanged. I don’t know if it was due to inertia.

The departure of the delegation did not cause much of a stir in the world. On the contrary, the Sino-US joint communiqué caused a huge response. The domestic media was a little better and did not have much in-depth analysis. On the contrary, the European and American media took

A study on the joint communiqué. The analysis conclusions of the Western mainstream media mainly include the following points. First, the U.S. political

The government once again took the lead and gave China equal treatment. This is the issue emphasized in the first article of the communique. Second, the United States used its strong capital to once again strengthen its cooperative relationship with China and has the momentum to monopolize the Chinese market.

Third, China and the United States are likely to have reached a tacit understanding of consistent action regarding the upcoming Paris Peace Conference.

Amidst the turmoil of international speculation, on the cruise ship "Wongtai" bound for the port of Marseille, three members of the delegation set up a table on the first-class deck, along with a translator, and the four of them were playing mahjong."

"Yongtai" is the result of the Steamship Merchants Company taking advantage of the European War to open up European passenger routes. At this stage, there are only two sister ships. Yongtai and Yongping. Once a month, the two ships sail opposite each other, on the 5th of each month.

sail.

Mahjong is the "quintessence of China" and the best way to kill time during a long journey. Due to the outstanding performance of the National Defense Forces on various battlefields, everyone in the delegation was relaxed and naturally in the mood to play mahjong.

"Dongfeng." Throwing out a card, Gu Weijun glanced at his opponent Yang Yongtai and said: "Chang Qing, before departure, what instructions does Fu Shuai have? I heard that the Democratic Party launched a proposal in Congress. Regarding this representative,

expressed doubts about the selection of the regiment and believed that it should be submitted to Congress for review instead of being left to the president and the internal affairs committee.

The government has the final say. If we don't handle things beautifully this time, we'll end up having a lot of trouble later." This time, the delegation was headed by Yang Yongtai, and Gu Weijun must have been a little unhappy. There was always a disagreement between the two people.

Gu Weijun's eyes were higher than his head, and Yang Yongtai's eyes didn't look down.

"I would like some instructions, but it's a pity that Fushuai didn't give any instructions. Before Shaochuan left, did he get some tips from the president? Let's listen to them. I will follow them later." Yang Yongtai said unhurriedly.

Throwing out a card, I sneered secretly. Life in the Republic of China has been relatively easy in the past few years. When some people see that Sun Baoqi was re-elected as president, they always make some small moves underneath. They just say and write ugly things. What a dictatorship. The Republic of China is not

Things like empire.

When Wang Zhengting saw the two of them stabbing each other, he quickly smoothed things over and said: "Chang Qing, Shaochuan, when we are having fun, we don't talk about business and just play cards." Wang Zhengting is always embarrassed when these two talk to each other. Wang Zhengting has

Although he was a member of the Southern Democratic Party, although he voted for the party earlier, some people always attributed him to the Democratic Party. In fact, Wang Zhengting really had no intention of doing so and had long since broken off the relationship.

Gu Weijun glanced at the peacemaker Wang Zhengting, and had no intention of giving up. Instead, he continued: "The Sino-US joint communiqué proposed to treat Germany kindly, which is the intention of supporting the commander-in-chief. How do you think this matter should be understood?"

When Wang Zhengting saw this posture, he simply stopped talking and let the two deal with each other. As expected, Yang Yongtai took over the words in a nonchalant manner: "Shaochuan, how do you think we should understand?"

In fact, Gu Weijun is not the kind of person who secretly opposes Fang Jianxiong. He just doesn't like Yang Yongtai's ease in taking the position of Minister of the Interior, and feels that his turn will never come.

"Fu Shuai is far-sighted and has far-reaching intentions. Since 1911, everything has been exhausted. How can I understand it clearly?" Gu Gu Weijun did not show off on this topic. He really did not understand Fang Jianxiong's policy of being kind to Germany and humanitarianism.

The Republic of China was not wealthy, and there were many places to spend money. How could there be any spare money to help Germany? It said it had a good reputation internationally, but so what?

Yang Yongtai did not answer the words and smiled faintly. In fact, he knew very well that before leaving for Europe, Fang Jianxiong made it very clear that the affairs of the Paris Peace Conference were led by Wang and Gu. Yang Yongtai had other things to do.

, don’t argue about the length of time.

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Beijing, outside the gate of the Marshal's Mansion. Several German businessmen in China, led by the German businessman Victor, quietly formed a group to come to Beijing. They rushed to the Marshal's Mansion as soon as they got off the train. Things are no better than in the past. Germany was defeated in the war. German businessmen in China

I always lacked some confidence in my heart. During World War I, Victor brought the German leaders together and formed a German-German Business Alliance in China in an effort to protect themselves.

Originally expecting Germany to have the possibility of winning the war, the result was backfired and the uneasiness of German businessmen in China intensified. So Victor was recommended to lead a team to Beijing to seek a meeting with Fang Jianxiong to create some space for the interests of German businessmen in the future. There is no doubt that now,

It is unrealistic to return to Germany. Germany has been devastated by the war. In the past four years, taking advantage of the war, German businessmen in China have made a lot of money. Without the support of a strong country, the German businessmen with bulging pockets have struggled.

Worry about being slaughtered as a fat sheep.

The guards stopped a group of Germans who were getting out of the car. This treatment made the German businessmen even more uneasy. Today, the total assets of German businessmen in China are several billion yuan, all of which have been saved through hard work. Looking back on the policies of the Republic of China,

All the changes have been in vain, and all the money lost over the years has been lost. On other people's territory, shouldn't the knife be cut freely by others?

All in all, at this time, survival is the first priority.

Victor originally thought he would have to wait for a while. After all, the respected Fang is the number one figure in China, and this country is still a victor. Unexpectedly, after only five minutes, the guard answered the phone and took them in without taking a few steps.

Then he saw a dashing female officer walking out. Yin Weijun, the chief of the investigation department of the Attendant's Room.

Yin Weijun and Victor are old acquaintances. They have known each other before. Originally, with Yin Weijun's current status, there was no need to come out to do the greeting work. Her appearance had another meaning, or it was a reassurance.

"Mr. Victor, please come with me. Fuguo is in the yard to the west." Yin Weijun had a good attitude and smiled, which immediately made the nervous Victor and others feel much more relaxed. He followed to the west.

Walking in the yard, it snowed the night before, and there was still snow in the garden on both sides of the stone path.

Fang Jianxiong rested in Yin Ruizhi's garden last night. He did business until midnight before going to bed. He got up a little late. He was still washing up when news came from the front.

When Victor followed him into the house, Fang Jianxiong was still washing his face. He made an apologetic gesture, hurriedly handed the towel to the maid and said with a smile: "Victor, you have been staying in Shanghai. I thought you had forgotten your old friend.

Woolen cloth."

Victor felt his heart warm, and he quickly stepped forward, took off his hat, bowed slightly and said: "Dear Fang, thank you for what you have done for Germany." When Fang Jianxiong heard this, there was a hint of bitterness on his face, and he nodded.

The leader said: "Victor, I hope you can understand that my position determines that national interests must come first in everything. As for Germany, there is not much I can do."

Why didn't Victor understand what Fang Jianxiong meant? Naturally, interests come first between countries. Germany provoked a war that was destined to fail. A man as powerful as Fang Jianxiong would naturally make a powerful choice for China.

"Dear Fang, my friends and I are deeply uneasy about the uncertainty of the future, so I'm here." Victor knew Fang Jianxiong's habits, so he spoke directly. Fang Jianxiong was surprised when he heard this.

With an expression on his face, his eyebrows slightly raised, he made a gesture to ask for a seat and said: "What, is there anyone causing trouble for the German businessman? You shouldn't."

"Dear Fang, if we don't have it now, it doesn't mean we won't have it in the future. During the European war, we did develop and grow, but Germany was defeated. You should know very well that without a strong motherland as a backing, huge wealth is dangerous.

." After Victor sat down, he spoke more directly.

Fang Jianxiong was holding the chair with one hand, and his fingers were clicking rapidly on the other hand. After a while, he smiled and said: "According to Chinese law, any foreign investment in China will be protected by law. I know what you are thinking, so be it, in China

Germans can have dual citizenship, do you think this is a good idea?"

The Republic of China did not allow dual nationality. Fang Jianxiong's opening up about this matter meant that Congress had to legislate to recognize it. This was not a small matter. There were five Germans including Victor, and their faces showed gratitude when they heard this sentence.
Chapter completed!