In the following week, Xiang Xiaoqiang made intensive arrangements.
First of all, Xiang Xiaoqiang planned to take only Qiu Qiu and leave Xiuxiu behind. One reason was that this time he was going to Europe. In a world composed of Christians, taking two wives on his honeymoon would have a bad impact on his own image.
It will directly affect his score in the hearts of those big businessmen and political figures. As for the press, Xiang Xiaoqiang is not too worried. Regardless of Germany or the Soviet Union, their news is firmly controlled by the dictators.
The second reason is more important. When I leave for a month or two, I cannot leave without someone at home. Xiuxiu is the ideal candidate. Xiuxiu is my wife, absolutely loyal, smart, keen, and able to discern people's hearts.
.The disadvantage is that he is still relatively young, not yet twenty years old, and has not held much power.
But the problem is not big. Xiang Xiaoqiang’s main idea is: let Shi Shige look at the People’s Guards, and let Xiu Xiu look at Shi Shi Gege.
The tasks of the Fourteenth Gege are: to take overall care of the affairs of the People's Guard, to prop up this stall for Xiang Xiaoqiang, to continue to maintain the independence of the People's Guard, to handle the relationship with the cabinet, the East Factory, the Ministry of Army and Navy, and friendly forces, and to continue
To win over the commander of Army Aviation and the commanders of the group armies, we must strengthen the "connection relationship" and don't let them get tired as these two months pass. The most important thing is to keep an eye on the People's Guard and ensure that others don't get involved.
Xiu Xiu's mission is to assist Shi Shi Ge Ge, and more importantly, to supervise Shi Shi Ge Ge to prevent her from doing inappropriate things. Xiang Xiaoqiang gave Shi Shi Ge Ge the title of commander and adjutant. "Adjutant" is a general military rank.
None of them are high, but they usually have great authority. With this title, she can legitimately manage the People's Guard on behalf of the commander. She announced to Xiaoqiang that during her absence, Adjutant Zhao Fang will temporarily act as commander, and Adjutant Shang Xiu will assist him. Any army
The transfer must be signed by both adjutants at the same time to take effect.
However, Xiang Xiaoqiang directly gave Xiu Xiu the right to mobilize the Guard Company of the People's Guard Headquarters and the People's Guard Gendarmerie. Xiu Xiu could make her own decisions regarding the deployment of these two small units.
In addition, he invited Snail, Li Gensheng, Stomachache, and Li Changgui to his home for dinner. At dinner, he showed his cards to his confidants that for general matters, just let Shi Shigege make the decision.
They have to think more about important matters, such as major personnel arrangements. When it comes to the transfer of troops, if it is a transfer of the Fourteenth Princess, Xiuxiu must also nod. If it is a transfer of Xiuxiu, there is no need for the Nod of the Fourteenth Princess.
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Xiang Xiaoqiang asked Xiuxiu to come out to eat with them, and asked Xiuxiu to give them a cup. Then Xiang Xiaoqiang stood up, bowed deeply to several of his confidants, and asked them to help Xiu Xiu. Several people got up in panic and said that there is no need for adults.
In this way, we will definitely help you share your worries and support Madam.
She had a stomachache and patted her chest and said:
"Don't worry, sir. We will definitely help Madam and keep a close eye on Princess Liaoyang."
Xiang Xiaoqiang couldn't laugh or cry, so he corrected:
"Wrong, Princess Liaoyang is not a prisoner now. At a large level, she is the Princess of the Ming Dynasty. At a small level, she is your superior. The current situation is that I have entrusted the People's Guard to her for this period of time. You must
Cooperate with her and obey her arrangements. Of course, except at critical times, you must be prepared. If Princess Liaoyang wants to do something, she has the ability. We are just in case now. Therefore, everyone, you are usually
It’s still what it should be, but when it comes to a critical moment, you have to play a life-or-death role.”
Xiang Xiaoqiang's few words clearly revealed the positioning of the Fourteenth Gege and the role of several of them. Listening to Xiang Xiaoqiang's last words, these people all nodded solemnly, feeling that they were being taken seriously.
Xiang Xiaoqiang said again:
"During this period, my radio station will be on all the time. If you have any questions, you can send me a message."
Xiang Xiaoqiang has given each of them a set of passwords in advance, which ensures that each of them can report things to themselves individually and secretly without being able to eavesdrop on each other.
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After arranging the personnel of the People's Guard, Xiang Xiaoqiang was even more worried about a big issue, which was how to maintain his monopoly on Zhu Yourong.
It seems that this question is more difficult. Although she has such a high status and trust in Zhu Yourong's heart, she is just one of her. Now that she is no longer with her, it will definitely bring opportunities to others. God knows where Zhu Yourong is in this situation.
Will there be a second "friend" in many months?
To "watch" the People's Guards, use the 14th grid, and to "watch" the 14th grid, use Xiuxiu. Then, to "watch" Zhu Yourong, there is only one person who is most suitable: Zheng Yucong.
Xiang Xiaoqiang originally wanted Zheng Yucong to become sworn sisters with Shi Shi Ge Ge and live in the Liaoyang Princess Mansion, but now she is required to live in the Forbidden City and stay with Zhu Yourong as much as possible. Therefore, she can only become sworn sisters with Shi Shi Ge Ge.
The time has come. Now Zheng Yucong must be left with "nowhere to go" and Zhu Yourong feels that if he doesn't take in his cousin, his cousin will live on the streets.
In one week, Xiang Xiaoqiang spent two full days with Zheng Yucong. His sweet words and various romantic methods made Zheng Yucong fall in love with him more thoroughly, and the relationship between the two got closer. He told Zheng Yucong his current difficulties:
The old ministers in the court regarded themselves as a thorn in their side, and their trip to Europe was actually a slanderous move by them. They transferred themselves away for a long time so as to take the opportunity to get involved in the People's Guard. Maybe when he returned home two months later, he had already been deprived of his military power.
It's hard to say that a free man can enjoy happiness.
Xiang Xiaoqiang hugged Zheng Yucong, stood under the window, bathed in the crimson sunset, held up her face, looked into her eyes, and said affectionately:
"Cong Cong, how I wish your father could force you out of the house earlier... Then I could get to know you earlier... Then maybe you are my wife now... When I go to Europe this time, I
I can take you with me... You are beautiful, smart, and noble. There is no one more suitable to take you out on this trip... No, I am not saying that I don't love Qiu Qiu. I am not a person who likes the new and hates the old. As a woman,
As long as she becomes my wife, she will become the happiest woman... I am saying this from the perspective of national interests... You are smart, elegant, generous, and familiar with upper-class situations... I really hope that those in Germany
Minister, the generals see the wife of the Commander of the People's Guard of the Ming Dynasty, it is you... They will think that the women of the Ming Dynasty are as beautiful, smart and noble as you..."
I poured sweet words to Xiaoqiang, but silently said "I'm sorry" to Qiu Qiu in my heart. Now I urgently need your sister Yucong to help my husband keep an eye on the Queen. I have to talk to my husband a few more words of ecstasy, so please bear with me...
However, in this situation, it is true that Zheng Yucong is more suitable to take out than Qiu Qiu and Xiu Xiu.
Zheng Yucong lowered her head sweetly, pressed her forehead gently against Xiang Xiaoqiang's chest, and smiled softly:
"It doesn't matter, let's make an example next time, hehehe..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang was stunned. Zheng Yucong raised her face and looked at Xiang Xiaoqiang slyly:
"Remember what you said. Next time you have such an opportunity, remember to take me there..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang broke into a cold sweat and laughed dryly:
"Haha, that's for sure."
Zheng Yuqing blushed and said with a smile:
"Oh, Mr. Xiang... you have already deceived me, and you still want me to help you deceive your cousin..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled: This girl, can't she tell that I like Zhu Yourong? Impossible, those eyes are too poisonous!
Fortunately, she didn’t mean it that way. Zheng Yucong then smiled and said:
"I will do it for you even if you don't tell me... You are the only one in my heart. Do I have to watch them manipulate you?... Don't worry, during this period, I will stick to my cousin's side and won't give anything."
They have no chance... If someone speaks ill of you in front of my cousin, I will speak good of you and help you say it back... Then, I will also speak ill of him to let everyone know that you are gone and I am still there
Well. There is a price to pay for my ideas."
"Oh!" Xiang Xiaoqiang hugged her tightly and kissed her face and neck, "Oh, I love you so much..."
Zheng Yucong's face was red, her heart was pounding, and she was about to collapse in Xiang Xiaoqiang's arms. She let him be frivolous, but her reason still prevailed. She didn't want to hand her over so hastily. She struggled a few times and pushed.
He opened his mouth towards Xiaoqiang and gasped softly:
"No... no, don't, Mr. Xiang... we don't want this... I will be yours sooner or later..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang originally wanted to "eat" Zheng Yucong before leaving, so that he would be absolutely safe. But seeing that she was unwilling, he did not dare to force it, so he just kissed her gently on the forehead and sighed softly.
road:
"I'm sorry... forgive me, I love you so much."
Then, Xiang Xiaoqiang pressed her ear again and whispered:
"Remember, your Majesty is often encouraged to invite Princess Liaoyang to the palace to play. It can be done on weekends... Then you tell who your Majesty met during this period, what he did, what he said, and what his mood was like.
, tell Princess Liaoyang...she will send it to me via telegram...remember, this is very important..."
Zheng Yucong pushed him and said seriously:
"You think I'm a spy?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled and said seriously:
"Spies? Do I lack spies?...I...I regard you as my wife...If it's just a spy, I have an entire imperial guard in the palace, and they can all become my spies...But
I will never leave this kind of life-and-death matter to a spy... The only thing I can rest assured about is my wife. That's you."
Zheng Yucong was stunned for a moment, then slowly lowered his head, placed his forehead on his chest, and whispered softly:
"I was wrong……"
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In the past few days, Xiang Xiaoqiang has been inspecting the troops almost every day, inspecting the training of the First Armored Division of the People's Guard, the People's Guard's military expansion work, and visiting the outstanding recruits and military academy graduates who are recruited every day. Xiang Xiaoqiang almost every time
During inspections, I would give exciting speeches to them on the playground, in the canteen, and on the tank.
In his exciting speeches, he always vaguely hinted that as long as you follow him, you will have plenty of opportunities to make achievements. Even the lowest-ranking second lieutenant, corporal, or even private will have the opportunity to be promoted to the rank of
Captain, colonel, and even general. Because he himself is the best example. The people under him are the best examples.
During each speech, the young officers and soldiers were filled with enthusiasm and clapped and cheered several times. Commander Xiang was truly well-deserved. Although he was not much older than himself, his speeches really touched people's hearts.
In the past few days, Xiang Xiaoqiang also publicly asked the Queen to pardon Zhang Fushan. Zhu Yourong also agreed. As a result, there was a lot of speculation in the newspapers. Some said that Xiang Xiaoqiang was magnanimous, and some said that Xiang Xiaoqiang was deliberately showing off because of his reputation.
Others insisted that Zhang Fushan was the scapegoat of the Zheng family, and that it was His Majesty who asked Xiaoqiang to do so.
But no matter what, this matter finally passed.
Taking this opportunity, Xiang Xiaoqiang told Zhu Yourong that reporters had been found outside the residence where he had placed Zheng Yucong. Now that the "Xiang family scandal" has been revealed again, in order to protect Miss Zheng Yucong, she cannot be allowed to stay in that house again.
Lived in.
Zhu Yourong immediately said happily that Zheng Yucong could come to live in the palace. Zhu Yourong had not seen his cousin for a long time and was already thinking about it.
As a result, Zheng Yucong lived in the Forbidden City legitimately and could play with Zhu Yourong again.
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This week, Xiang Xiaoqiang spent a lot of time with Xiuxiu, her mother and brother. He didn't want the old man to return to that small town again, teach in a wheelchair, and tie Ye Ziyu, a good young man, to his mother.
He is bound to that small town. Xiang Xiaoqiang is so short of manpower around him now, especially people who are 100% loyal to him. Xiang Xiaoqiang came to this time and space "naked" by himself, without any relatives or friends. These "foreign relatives"
He is his most reliable person.
He now understood why the previous monarchs always liked to reuse their relatives and eunuchs. When a monarch first gained power and before his own wings were full, his relatives and eunuchs were the most loyal and reliable people, and they were the best people to assist him and check and balance his foreign ministers.
The same is true for Xiang Xiaoqiang now. He is not a law-abiding minister, but a fledgling careerist. For him at present, the ability of his subordinates is not the decisive factor, but the decisive factor is loyalty, which is heart-to-heart loyalty.
Qiu Qiu was pitiful. For a whole week, Xiang Xiaoqiang slept in Xiu Xiu's room every night. She stayed in the empty room for a week just after she got married. But Qiu Qiu was not jealous at all. She also sympathized with Xiu Xiu. Qiu Qiu knew
This is Xiang Xiaoqiang trying to comfort Xiu Xiu, because Xiu Xiu will be at home alone for nearly two months. Qiu Qiu has been very kind to Xiu Xiu this week. She doesn't want time to pass too fast.
, then she would be separated from Xiuxiu for a long time; she was also looking forward to this week passing quickly, and she could go to Europe on a luxury cruise with her husband for her honeymoon, and have her husband alone for two months...
After Xiang Xiaoqiang arranged all the affairs, he summoned all his confidants to his home on the night of the 21st. They all had a dinner and a drink. Xiang Xiaoqiang’s drink was very exciting. After everyone was drunk, Qiu Qiu and Xiu
Xiu Xiu hugged his head and cried, Xiang Xiaoqiang hugged his head and cried with several of his subordinates. After Shi Shigege and Xiu Xiu got drunk, they sat together hugging each other. They both cried and apologized to each other, saying that they had always admired each other.
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Anyway, the sensational effect was much better than Xiang Xiaoqiang expected. Especially for Shi Shigege and Xiuxiu, whether it was true or half-truth, anyway, they hugged each other and cried after drinking, and the two of them got along much better in the future.
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At 7:30 in the morning on the 22nd, Xiang Xiaoqiang, Qiu Qiu, and Xiu Xiu drove to Xianlin Airport. At 8 o'clock, Zhu Yourong's motorcade arrived.
It's time to say goodbye to Xiuxiu.
Xiang Xiaoqiang and Xiu Xiu hugged each other fiercely and kissed each other goodbye. Xiu Xiu burst into tears and burst into tears.
"Xiuxiu," Xiang Xiaoqiang couldn't help but his eyes were red and he was about to cry, "I'm sorry for you, my husband, we have to part ways as newlyweds... Take good care of your family for your husband! Take good care of the People's Guards for your husband! ... Take care of me.
Good to your mother and brother!"
Xiuxiu sobbed tremblingly and nodded vigorously:
"Sir...don't worry, sir...I know everything...you don't have to worry about me! I take care of your family and the People's Guard!"
Xiang Xiaoqiang didn't say anything else, he held Xiuxiu tightly in his arms, letting her cry heartily in his arms, while he looked at the sky with tears in his eyes.
After a long hug, Xiu Xiu hugged Qiu Qiu again and cried. Xiu Xiu cried:
"Qiu Qiu... In the past two months, I have relied on you to take care of me... You must take good care of me... Serve me... serve me well..."
Qiu Qiu also hugged Xiuxiu and cried:
"Xiuxiu, be good at home... take care of yourself... take care of your adult career... I know you can't go this time, it's only me... I owe you..."
After saying goodbye, Xiu Xiu waved her hands in tears and watched Xiang Xiaoqiang and Qiu Qiu board the plane.
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Zhu Yourong's fleet consisted of three Junkers-52s and was escorted by 15 Kingfisher fighter jets. The fleet roared off from the airport one after another, circling in formation above, and then flew south to Guangzhou.
Xiang Xiaoqiang, Qiu Qiu and his wife were on the same plane as Zhu Yourong, while Alfred Krupp was on another plane.
Apart from the last time he was awarded a medal, this was the first time that Qiu Qiu had been in such close contact with the Queen. He was so nervous that he sat carefully next to Xiang Xiaoqiang, not even daring to move and look. Zhu Yourong was very interested in Qiu Qiu.
, always staring at her with a smile. The more she looked at Qiu Qiu, the more nervous she became, and the more interesting Zhu Yourong felt. She kept looking at Xiang Xiaoqiang teasingly, meaning that you are very discerning and the wife you married is quite good!
Finally, the sweat on Qiu Qiu's head stopped, and Zhu Yourong ended this "eyeball game", simply sat next to Qiu Qiu, and took the initiative to chat with her.
Xiang Xiaoqiang remembered that Zhu Yourong liked to play this kind of "eyeball game". When he first entered the Changping Marquis Mansion and met Zhu Yourong face to face for the first time, Zhu Yourong played this trick with him, but he didn't eat that one at the time.
Just set it up.
Zhu Yourong was very good at relieving tension. She started by talking about the "Junkers 52" plane she was riding on, and asked Qiu Qiu with great interest the story of how she had defrauded the plane to escape at Pukou Airport, and how she found the shell in the plane.
The first word.
Qiu Qiu was very nervous at first, but then she gradually got into the mood and realized that Zhu Yourong was just a curious girl of the same age, and she started talking and laughing.
While having lunch on the plane, Zhu Yourong gathered Xiang Xiaoqiang and several of his entourages (actually all experts), and while everyone ate, they reviewed the general objectives of the trip.
First, get as much technology, talent, and production lines from Germany as possible. This is the only thing Germany can do for the Ming Dynasty. For example, German aviation technology, such as the Messerschmitt fighter, and chemical technology, such as the Ming Dynasty, are in urgent need of
Coal-to-oil technology, etc. There are also talent introductions, a large number of experts, consultants dispatched, etc.
Second, the cooperation should be limited to economic and technical aspects as much as possible, and should not be tied to Germany. We can make more long-term, empty promises to Germany. Because Xiang Xiaoqiang told Zhu Yourong that Hitler will play with fire frequently, and he will surely die within ten years.
It was wiped out. In view of Germany's performance, Zhu Yourong could easily believe it.
Because of this, Zhu's policy for the two of them was: whatever they take from Germany should be as affordable as possible, something that can benefit them immediately, and something that can actually help the Ming Dynasty resist the Manchus. He himself
What was given to Germany, or what Germany needed, were commitments, statements, secret alliances, and moral support.
Since Hitler had always believed that there would be no war before 1946, Xiang Xiaoqiang planned to generously make some secret agreements with him that would be fulfilled after 1946. For example, after 46 years, if a war breaks out in the Slavic countries in the east of Germany, and a war breaks out with the Soviet Union, the Ming Dynasty will
Immediately declare war on the Soviet Union... If there is a war between Germany and democratic countries such as Britain and France after 46 years, Ming Dynasty will also immediately declare war on them, attack their colonies in the Far East, attack their military presence, etc.
Also, 46 years later, after the Third Reich's "z" shipbuilding plan is completed, the Ming Empire will generously provide it with three to five ports as bases for the German fleet in the Far East, with a lease period of at least 50 years...
As for why it needs to be after 46 years? Because the Ming Dynasty will not be ready for a large-scale war until at least 46 years later...
Wait for this series of tempting big checks.
Third, in terms of political transactions, Ming’s bottom line is:
Germany: To deny that the Manchu Qing Dynasty is an independent and legal country, it must claim that the Manchu Qing Dynasty is an invader, and the land it currently occupies is part of the inherent territory of the Ming Dynasty;
Ming Dynasty: It is completely legitimate and moral to support German rearmament and support Germany’s actions and efforts to break away from the constraints of the Treaty of Versailles. Ming Dynasty supports Germany’s request for the Danzig Corridor, supports Germany’s request for the Sudetenland, and pretends to be Hitler.
If my husband is interested, Ming Dynasty will also support him in the Anschluss... Of course, it is all moral support.
As for material matters, the Ming Dynasty will send a large number of permanent city-building experts to Germany to help the German people build a "West Wall Defense Line" with their rich experience in building the Yangtze River Defense Line. In addition, the Ming Dynasty will also sell unlimited amounts of non-ferrous metal ores that Germany lacks.
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Of course, these are Daming's final bottom line. They cannot throw them all out at once. They must use as few things as possible in exchange for as many things as possible. Moreover, Xiang Xiaoqiang's visit this time is just to make contact first and explore the way. If he finds that both parties
He is very sincere and very provocative. Zhu Yourong will go there with a group of experts to conduct formal negotiations.
Zhu Yourong shook his head and smiled:
"That's right, I think you are like a prophet, as if you know what Chancellor Hitler wants to do in a few years."
Xiang Xiaoqiang smiled and said:
"Your Majesty, trust my information..."
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At one o'clock in the afternoon, the Queen's plane flew to Guangzhou. On that day, Zhu Yourong and his entourage rested in Guangzhou for one night. The next day, the Queen's motorcade arrived at Guangzhou Port in the Pearl River Estuary.
When Xiang Xiaoqiang got out of the car, the first thing he saw was a black, white and red giant luxury cruise ship parked in the port.
The giant ship's pitch-black hull, white superstructure, three large red smokestacks, and its weight of more than 30,000 tons are quite similar to the Titanic back then.
This is one of the main cruise ships of the Ming Dynasty Zheng Shipping Company: Yongan Princess.
The Yongan Princess is a brand new fast cruise ship that will be used to operate shipping services from the Ming Dynasty to Europe. The route passes through the South China Sea, the Strait of Malacca, the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, the Suez Canal, the Mediterranean Sea, the Strait of Gibraltar, and finally reaches the Atlantic Ocean
The voyage to Europe on the east coast is about 10,000 nautical miles.
Today, there are thousands of people in the harbor, with balloons and ribbons flying. This is the maiden voyage of the Wing On Princess.