Ming's "boiling frog plan" encountered setbacks in the first step in the United States.
Xiang Xiaoqiang and others sat silently by the radio, listening to several guests analyze the reasons for the failure of this procurement, the possibility of pushing the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate to vote to hand over the decision-making power to the president, and the possible reactions of the American people.
"Change the channel!" He suddenly said, "Listen to Daqing Radio!"
Xiuxiu glanced at him, walked silently to the radio, and tuned the channel to the Daqing Radio band.
Apparently, Beijing had just heard the Jinling Channel broadcast and learned about the verdict of the U.S. Federal Court. At this moment, the announcer was loudly shouting, triumphantly reading a pre-prepared script. Xiang Xiaoqiang knew that Ming Dynasty had lost.
The Qing Dynasty took advantage of this to make a big fuss and publicized it in the country, saying how the Ming Dynasty was dying and how it was being treated internationally.
They are despised. Even the Yankees don’t want to see them anymore... The people of the Northern Qing Dynasty have just learned for the first time that the Southern Ming Dynasty went to the United States for procurement. But if the Ming Dynasty wins, then tonight’s program will be replaced by another one
, will not even mention it. Except for a very few people in Beiqing who have shortwave radios, they can listen to Nanjing TV. Most people will never know that such a thing exists.
Sure enough, the Beiqing announcer was saying with high spirits:
"... We see that Nan Ming's dirty temptation failed. Whose failure is this? This is the failure of the clowns in Nanjing, this is the failure of the big arms dealers, oil tycoons, big bankers, and big warmongers in the United States!
This is a collection of evil forces all over the world that pursue aggression and expansion, extreme nationalism, war and massacre, and dictatorship.
The defeat of the regiment!...Whose victory is this? There is no doubt that this is the victory of the Qing Empire! This is the victory of our beloved emperor! This is the victory of our billions of people of the Qing Dynasty! This is also the victory of the whole world
Victory for all peace-loving people!... Our beloved, great emperor had long predicted Nanming's failure this time. He said..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang listened for a while and murmured to himself:
"Those clowns in Nanjing...we are those clowns in Nanjing..."
Several people immediately advised:
"grown ups……"
"Sir, you don't have to be as knowledgeable as Qinglu..."
"That's right..."
"Hey, sir," Fourteen giggled, "if you don't just get out of the way when someone throws dirty water at you, why are you taking the initiative to pick it up?"
Even though I had a stomachache, I immediately smiled and said:
"Yes, sir, Her Royal Highness the Princess said yes..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang shook his head, smiled, and then said:
"...'An evil group that pursues aggression and expansion, extreme nationalism, war and massacre, and autocratic dictatorship' is basically referring to our old partner Germany. But the guy who wrote the manuscript in the Qing court seemed to have forgotten that he was talking about Germany in this way.
It's nothing, but it brought little Japan into it...'Pursuing aggression and expansion', especially 'ultra-nationalism', isn't this a direct allusion to their Japan?
Friends? Haha. As for the big arms dealers, oil tycoons, big bankers, and big warmongers in the United States, you can call them 'greedy', you can call them 'unscrupulous, shameless, and unsympathetic'. But you can't.
If they are placed side by side with the Nazis, no American can stand it, haha. If I were Guangwu, I would have to beat this writer to death. This is cheap and good."
Then, he made a gesture. Xiuxiu immediately understood what he meant and switched the channel back to Jinling Radio Station.
Sentencing in the "Chocolate Case" in Pennsylvania state court begins.
The anchor was reading the verdict of the state judge that had just been delivered:
"... There is no doubt that Hershey's product is a heat-resistant chocolate bar that has very different properties from ordinary chocolate. Its calorie and fat content are much higher than ordinary chocolate, and it has added
Special ingredient, according to tests, its resistance to crushing and melting
The properties are 1.4 times and 3.2 times that of ordinary chocolate respectively. According to the testimony of the Hershey Company's chief chemist, the purpose of this is to facilitate long-term storage close to the body, and will not be too broken due to the user's strenuous exercise, nor will it be too broken due to the user's strenuous exercise.
Melting caused by long-term storage close to the body...
"On the contrary, the taste of this chocolate is far inferior to ordinary chocolate. After a random test of 50 people, 95% of the subjects said they had no desire to take a second bite. According to the testimony of the chief chemist of Hershey Company, these are
It is the customer, that is, the special property of Daming Xuchangji Trading Company.
Special requirements... According to the testimony of Colonel Paul Logan, quartermaster of the U.S. Department of Defense, this special feature is to ensure that the user will only eat it in an emergency, such as when other food is cut off, and not in
Treat it as candy and eat it prematurely in non-emergency situations…
“Based on the above, this court decided after listening to the arguments of both the prosecution and the defense, as well as the witness testimonies of both parties, that this is a kind of military chocolate. It also believes that apart from being used by the military, it will not have any civilian commercial value...
Therefore, this court finds that this heat-resistant chocolate bar is a type of military emergency ration and falls within the category of military equipment.”
After the anchor finished reading, there was another moment of silence. There was also silence in front of the radio.
After being quiet for a while, my stomach hurt and I suddenly sighed:
"The people in Xuchangji are the same way. Why should we position it as a 'military chocolate'? Can't we just import ordinary chocolate? Now it has been clearly found out by the court, and it has been laid out in detail, leaving us speechless."
Xiang Xiaoqiang hummed:
"If we directly import ordinary chocolate, what is the difference between importing Hollywood actress posters? It will definitely not be counted as 'military equipment'. But does that make sense?"
He was quiet for a while and cursed:
"Damn it, listen to Daqing Channel again and see what farts happened again!"
Xiuxiu said softly:
"grown ups……"
"Stop talking and just do it!"
Xiu Xiu said nothing and turned the channel obediently.
At this time, the announcer of Daqing Radio Station was almost excited and said loudly:
"Tonight will be a sleepless night for those clowns in Nanjing. We can imagine how they will be furious and angry..."
…
"Damn!" Xiang Xiaoqiang became angry and walked out, shouting, "Where is that kid Yonggui? I'm going to beat the shit out of him..."
Several people hurriedly stepped forward, grabbed him, dragged him back, and comforted him:
"Sir, after all Yonggui is the negotiator, we can't..."
"Yes, sir, besides, this manuscript was not written by Yonggui..."
"Why should we be acquainted with them? This is what they want us to do..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang was pulled back by them and sat back on the chair.
He looked up to the sky and sighed, muttering:
"Sigh... There is no railway in northern Shaanxi... There is no railway in Hanzhong... There is no railway in Jiangsu... There are railways in Anhui and Henan, but there is only one... We still have a shortage of at least tens of thousands of military vehicles... Now Lao Maozi wants to
Intervene...not even counting another 100,000 military vehicles.
That's a lot... No, I have to go to Your Majesty and ask her to give a speech, saying that after reunifying China, all construction orders in the north will be given to American companies!... Isn't this a small thing, just a "neutrality law"?
I change! I don’t believe that members of the U.S. Congress don’t want votes anymore.”
"Hey, hey, my lord, my lord..."
Several people advised him together and told him not to get excited. It was not up to a few of us to decide who to give the order to, and it was probably not up to His Majesty either... The cabinet had the final say. Besides, things are not that simple.
.They are all given to American companies, what can our own company eat? Moreover, it is getting late now and His Majesty has already rested, so let’s forget it.
…
The next morning, Shang Xiaojun called Xiang Xiaoqiang to ask for leave for Xiu Xiu.
Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled. Xiu Xiu hadn't told him yet. Shang Xiaojun came to ask for leave for Xiu Xiu first? I wonder what it was about?
Shang Xiaojun smiled and said:
"Haha, thank you, don't say you don't know, even I just found out! Do you know what it is? Today at noon, Ziyu is going to bring his girlfriend to his house for lunch... Haha, I don't even know that girl.
Yes, I want Xiuxiu to come back and meet me... How about it, you're not busy at noon, right?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang was surprised. He didn't expect this to happen. He quickly smiled and said:
"Of course! I'll arrange a car to take Xiuxiu back later... It's just that we are negotiating, and I may not be able to leave here..."
"Oh, then it won't be a problem if Xiuxiu leaves, right?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang smiled and said:
"It doesn't matter, I'll ask Hu Jiong to help me. These days it's all about gossiping, and it's the same for everyone."
Xiang Xiaoqiang agreed with a smile on his face, but he was a little confused in his heart: when did his brother-in-law have a girlfriend, why didn't he know about it?
Speaking of which, ever since Shang Xiaojun and Ye Ziyu came to live in Nanjing, officials, wealthy families, rich families, and even noble families have been asking people to come to propose marriage, all wanting to betroth their daughter to Ziyu.
Everyone knows
Bai, Xiang Xiaoqiang is now in a high position. He is a hero who has made great contributions to the country. He is also a famous person in the imperial court. He is also closely related to the highest level of the military. This family has a bright future. Therefore, they all want to get involved with Xiang Xiaoqiang.
in law.
Xiang Xiaoqiang didn't put much thought into it. Shang Xiaojun, the mother, and Xiuxiu, the elder sister, all had to worry about it. They were also quite picky, because with just a son and a younger brother, this first marriage was all a matter of concern.
I want to make a more accurate choice. I have declined a lot of offers during this time.
I never thought that Ziyu has a girlfriend?
On the phone, Shang Xiaojun told him that this girl was Ziyu's classmate at Army University. Her family had little roots in Ming Dynasty, but their family was very prominent in the United States. Her uncle was a U.S. senator, representing
My uncle and father from Michigan are both major shareholders of Ford, and they have a seat at the table during board meetings.
Therefore, Shang Xiaojun thought about it and felt that the conditions of the woman's family were not bad, and Ming Dynasty also had major interests in the United States. If she became a relative, it might be helpful to the empire's great cause.
After hearing this, Xiang Xiaoqiang felt that this was pie in the sky. A federal senator is an absolute heavyweight in American politics.
In the time and space of later generations, the status of Chinese Americans was still very low at this time. But this time and space is very different. Because of the existence of the Ming Dynasty and the isolation of the Northern Qing Dynasty, most Chinese in the world came out of the Ming Dynasty.
No matter the level of education, civilization, or acceptance by the international community, they are far from what the Chinese in that real time and space can match. Now in the United States, the status of the Chinese is much higher than that of blacks. Examples of political participation
Quite a lot.
But even so, it is not easy for Chinese people to sit in the seats of federal senators. There are only a few dozen states in the United States, and each state has only two senators. The Senate is not as good as the House of Representatives and the Senators.
That's much more awesome.
In particular, this girl's uncle is also a senator elected by the state of Michigan, which is even more rare. Because Detroit is in Michigan. Detroit is not only the automobile city in the United States, but also the largest automobile production base in the world. Michigan
The state is the "automobile economy", with a huge number of industrial workers. It can be said that Ming Dynasty's automobile orders affect the rise and fall of the state. It also affects the positions of two members of the Senate and several members of the House of Representatives.
Oh my gosh, this girl showed up at just the right time.
However...Xiang Xiaoqiang put down the phone and began to think about it:
...In view of the marriage system of the Ming Dynasty, it is generally Western men who come to the Ming Dynasty to settle down and get married, but very few Western women come to the Ming Dynasty to settle down and get married. Even though they are Chinese Americans, they have a high status and reputation in the United States.