"Woooooo"

With a few long whistles and thick smoke, a twenty-seven-chair train finally entered the station. It was obvious that this was not Li Han's special train, but it was not beyond the expectations of Beijing. With Li Han's cautious performance, the previous trains could only be personnel transport vehicles, but it was impossible to be Li Han's transfer vehicles.

Sure enough, this new train driven by the locomotive produced by Siemens in Germany slowly stopped on the platform. The train had just stopped slowly into the station, and the sound in the station suddenly became louder. Why do you think this is the case? It turns out that the first train is about safety, and the key is to be careful of some bad intentions in the north. Therefore, on the twenty-seven trains, fourteen of them were removed from the iron plate of the truck compartment, leaving only the empty racks of the body terrain. Each section was firmly fixed with ropes and wires. The cannon also slowly rotated as the train entered the tank, aiming the muzzle emitting cold light at both sides of the station.

The crowd was alarmed. Although the photos of the chariots had appeared in front of the domestic public with several frontline reports in the Voice of China newspaper, the scene was so shocking when the things that only existed in the pictures in the newspaper appeared.

These armored chariots that could not be driven and could not be penetrated by shells were caused by the Beiyang Army in Henan and Shanxi. The defeats of the Fourth Division, Fifth Division, Eleventh Division and Twelfth Division were directly or indirectly affected by him. Therefore, Duan Qirui had long been so angry about the chariots that protected the chariots. At this time, the first chariots to the north were driven into the train station. There were dozens of chariots on the train, so he hurriedly led a group of people to see how powerful the chariot was.

When he got closer, Duan Qirui could only be impressed. Facing such an iron-armored monster, not to mention the Eleventh Division, it was difficult to deal with the miscellaneous army like the 12th Division. Even if the elites of the six towns in Beiyang are still there, they may not be able to resist it. No wonder he went to see the British minister several times. The new minister Barth always told him with a embarrassed look that he (referring to Beiyang) was not fighting with Li Han anymore. In fact, they were just test stones used by the Germans to test the new equipment of the Interior Army.

Li Han put a weapon that caused heavy damage to the Beiyang Army on the battlefield and drove into Beijing in the front, with an unknown intention. Seeing him entering the chariot, he kept turning the muzzle to adjust the chariot, Duan Qirui had no doubt that the guardian side was ready to start a war. If there was any slight disturbance in the city of Beijing, it might be a new war between the north and the south.

The cramped muzzles and dense machine guns made the little anger that had just been raised in his heart disappear.

What a domineering protector, what a domineering acting president Li Han!

He had experienced Li Han's arrogant and domineering behavior, but he admitted in private that without such determination to protect the country, it would be impossible to defeat the Beiyang Army from a local power with little fame in a short time and seize the highest power of this country.

It is obvious that he hit the gap between the north and the south from dozens of steel monsters that are obviously difficult to manufacture with domestic industrial and military technology. Sichuan, Hubei and other places have been committed to developing industry after falling into Li Han's hands. However, although he knows the importance of industry to this country, before the contact between the two sides in Anhui and Henan last year, both him and Beiyang were too negligent about the development of the south and industry. When the industrial foundation of the Li Han ruling region was gradually expanding and becoming stronger, what did the Beiyang army prepare?

A large amount of finance was not used to pay the high welfare of the Beiyang Army and the expenses of the government's senior officials, or to use it for political bribery, etc. The Beijing government did not invest much in industrial investment. As a result, once a war was encountered, most of the weapons and equipment were purchased from Britain and Japan, except for a small amount of self-produced weapons and equipment, and some people also took kickbacks. Beiyang had been in the Qing Dynasty for so many years, and it was basically a narrower Qing Dynasty officialdom. The old customs and bad habits had corrupted this military group into an interest group. If half of the poor military expenditure was truly invested in the preparations for war, it would be a blessing for the big and powerful rats to rely on those people to have advanced strategic vision. It is a dream to think of those people.

Modern warfare is increasingly relying on the advancement of military technology. The stronger the national strength, the stronger the military strength. For China today, the weak national strength is and unable to develop new weapons by itself, so it can only rely on foreign imports. However, armored vehicles are obviously not imported, just like aircraft equipped in the west. Not every powerful country has mastered this kind of weapon. At least Duan Qirui, who is in charge of the Army, personally handled the purchase of aircraft from France. He knew very well that in terms of aircraft, the two types of aircraft equipped in the west may only be manufactured by Germany, the recognized European power. This undoubtedly made him worry about the relationship between Li Han and Germany. If he really got the full support of the German side, then...Beiyang should not say that it will make a comeback, it is a problem for how long it will last for him to digest and annex it.

Looking at the train that had just stopped in front of him, Duan Qirui felt mixed emotions amid the sound of the rumbling planes above his head.

Just when Duan Qirui was distracted on the stage, on the platform not far from him, the US Minister to China Rui Enshi and the German Minister to China Mu Mo also admired the masterpieces of the industrial era in front of him with interest. Rui Enshi was fine. He was still pointing out the data of the new weapon made by the Germans in unknown details. Only Mu Mo, who knew it, stared at the train with his eyes shining and constantly scrutinizing the chariots while answering the conversation. The German diplomats who knew Li Han were a little incredible that the Chinese could make such a war weapon that could definitely change a war. Although these chariots looked a bit rough and ugly, and the armored steel they used were purchased from Germany, he had to sigh and sigh.

"Your Excellency, our army department is also very interested in the new weapon exported by your country to China in the Far East. I wonder if I can purchase a batch from your country?" Rui Enshi and Mumo stood together and laughed. In this era, the United States has become the target of European countries' competing for favor because of its strong industrial potential. Therefore, in China, Rui Enshi not only has good friends with diplomats such as Britain and France, but also has no relationship with diplomats such as Germany and Austria. In short, this man knows how to use the conflict between the two European military and political groups of the Allies and the Allies, and uses a neutral and wandering attitude to make profits for the United States.

Although Rui Enshi does not understand military affairs, the US Army is only a little bit of a man. However, this cannot eliminate his attention to the new weapon of war chariots. Not only him, but almost all the diplomats in China are paying attention. Unfortunately, so far, most of their attention has been on Germany, and only a few are still pondering the possibility of China's own design and self-producing.

Mumo smiled and said, "You may be disappointed. For some reasons, our country has not disclosed the news about these weapons to me. Therefore, if your country really wants to purchase it, I can convey relevant information to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for you."

He was very skilled in using this technique. He was one of the few people who knew that the new military weapon of the chariot was designed and produced by the Chinese. Because the confidentiality was repeatedly emphasized in China, it was just like last year when Li Han blocked the coordinator-equipped aircraft and bombers. The Germans were also happy to make profits again this time, using the domestic technology of "nothingness does not exist" to attract a group of spies to actively expose it.

Recently, the German side has made rapid progress with Li Han on technical design of the tank, and the two sides are likely to quickly reach an agreement. Faced with this technology that is about to become the east and west of their own country, he said it is impossible to be unsatisfied.

Mummer's standard diplomatic answer made Rui Enshi a little bored, but he had no intention of getting this new technology from the Germans. He turned his eyes and led the topic elsewhere.

"I heard that your country has agreed to China issue 96 million marks of railway construction in Berlin, which exceeds China's original 62 million marks, and of which 20 million of this will allow China to use arms procurement. I wonder if this is the case?"

Mumo glanced at him and smiled and said, "The news from the Minister is really well-informed. Yes, in view of the traditional friendship with the Chinese in my country, His Majesty the Emperor, together with the Prime Minister and all the gentlemen of the parliament, agreed to increase some of the government bonds in order to help China build more railways as much as possible, so as to play a more obvious role in the Far East as soon as possible! However, as for the specific amount of government bonds agreed to China to issue and where these government bonds are used, the country has not yet informed China in detail, so we may not know more about this in our embassy now!"

He paused again, "And, I heard that your country has approved the Chinese mission to discuss with Congress. I heard that China is going to issue US$140 million in railway bonds in your country, which is really enviable!"

Germany has always been very envious of the Americans' wealth. Its good geographical location almost exclusively has made the United States' development over the past decade explosive. Over the past decade, countries such as Britain, France, Germany and Austria have not only purchased a large amount of US government bonds and government bonds, but also earned hundreds of millions of generous dividends from the United States through securities investment and infrastructure investment. It is their investment that has fattened up the country.

Among these investments, there is no doubt that the capital of Britain and France is the big one, especially the United Kingdom in the United States through direct and indirect capital exports, integrating tens of billions of dollars into the American machine. Therefore, the United States, a capital power, is naturally closer to Britain, and Germany has been much alienated.

However... thinking that the empire might find their new continent in the Far East, Mumo suddenly felt better. Now the poor and backward China needs everything. Li Han, who is determined to embark on the road to an industrial power, needs too much capital and help in the development process, and Germany does not lack these things. Even this time, Li Han's railway bonds reminded Germany that now there are hundreds of millions of wealthy capitals that have taken the initiative to flow to China from various channels, which is very obvious.

Rui Enshi answered his temptation in silence. Due to the sudden change in the situation in China, Congress now agrees that China's congressional members who issue treasury bonds in the United States have occupied the vast majority. Even under the pressure from domestic banking groups and capitalists, the US government is actively seeking, hoping that Li Han, the ruler of the New Republic of China, can expand the amount of government bonds in the United States so that American capital can continue to flow into China, and thus use capital to imprint the influence of the United States on this country. However, these are still high-level secrets for the time being. With the relationship between Germany and Li Han, it is likely that he will become the strongest opponent of American capital in China in the future, so it is impossible for him to disclose more information to Mumo on this.

Mumo also tacitly did not mention this matter again, "Your Excellency, Japan's expansion in the Liaodong Peninsula has seriously affected the situation and peace in the Far East. Given the existence of the British-Japanese alliance, I think Britain may favor its ally Japan on the Liaodong issue, and Germany and the United States should play a more active role in the Far East issue."

France and Russia have attracted too much attention by the news that the German army is equipped with advanced aircraft and combat vehicles. Therefore, the actions in the Far East have become much smaller in the past six months, mostly mainly relying on vassals of Britain, so Mummer did not mention the two countries at all.

As for the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Mumo grinned. Their whole country had basically attracted the attention of Serbia, the new Balkan power.

Rui Enshi was not surprised that the Germans' attitude towards the Far East turned proactive. Li Han, the agent they supported, was now the interim president of China. I believe that with his ability and means, it is a foregone conclusion to control the power of this country. In any case, it is very beneficial for the development of China and Germany. As long as Li Han's pro-Germany position does not suddenly change, the balance of power in the Far East will definitely undergo earth-shaking changes. Therefore, the Germans changed their attitude that had been completely suppressed by Britain for decades in China, and turned to a more active struggle for the influence and control of the Far East.

It was surprising. Of course, in order to win over Li Han and make him further closer to Germany, the necessary benefits must be given enough. The Germans certainly would not believe the verbal promise of a politician with a strong nationalism. Therefore, Germany was decisive and refused Li Han's issuance of railway bonds in the UK with a slight advantage in the UK. After Li Han immediately passed his proposal to issue bonds in Germany, he secretly replaced the concept and sold a batch of arms to him. This was undoubtedly one of the means by the Germans to exchange for their more intimate attitude. At this moment, the Germans naturally could not allow any actions by Japan, which caused Li Han to lose the highest power of the Republic of China.

Mummer's words made Rui Enshi think for a few minutes. As a diplomat, Rui Enshi also knew that Germany's bet was right. After Li Han came to power, he would definitely continue to move closer to Germany. Now that the Germans have chosen to support Li Han, they must have a conflict with Japan that the British had supported before. For Japan, the United States also supported hundreds of millions of war military expenditures to Japan by helping Japan issue government bonds and other means in the Russo-Japanese War, and once controlled half of Japan's economic lifeline. Unfortunately, Japan's rapid expansion in recent years has affected the interests of the United States in the Far East. In the Pacific, the conflict between Japan and the United States has also increased dramatically every year, especially the Japanese's interest in Hawaii and the South Pacific region has deeply hurt the hearts of the United States. If China supports China and balance Japan in the Far East, it is also a very good thing.

This kind of opinion has been around the country recently. Although it has not become mainstream yet, it has also given Rui Enshi a reminder. The United States cannot form an alliance with Germany, which has been working hard to win over the United States. After all, the comparison of international power is not conducive to Germany. However, in order to break the balance of forces in the Far East, and to take the opportunity to expand its influence in China and gain more benefits, it is not impossible to cooperate with the Germans.

Li Han has suggested more than once that the United States can eat the cake of the big railway. While being close to Germany, it also showed a certain stance of the United States. It is obvious that the young politician had the idea of ​​political balance. Even though the Germans gave him a lot of help, if Germany is allowed to dominate China, I believe that it will not take long to have more conflicts with China, and introducing a new help is the best means of balance.

From this, we can also see that the young man's political methods are becoming more and more clever.

Rui Enshi pondered for a moment and nodded, "If the chaotic situation in the Far East continues, it will inevitably affect the interests of the United States in China. Our government cannot sit idly by and watch Japan continue to expand in China. However, it is necessary to meet the acting president in detail. In this country, he is the master!"

Mumo was about to speak, but found that the British minister Barth not far away saw them standing together for a long time and walked over to this side. He could only nod and shut his mouth, stop talking, and quietly watched the train, teams of well-equipped guards quickly got off the train. After a brief exchange between a young guards in blue and gray military uniform and the general named Xu Shuzheng in Beijing, the guards gave up some posts and kept coming down from the train.

Everyone was waiting around in the train station, but the trains coming from behind were equipped with soldiers protecting the **, but Li Han's special train was not seen for a long time.

Finally, after waiting for about an hour, a whistle that was obviously much louder sounded. Then, the armored train of President Li Han of the Republic of China came late and sprayed black smoke into the Daqianmen Railway Station in Beijing. Until then, the guards had basically taken over the position of the Guards and brought the entire station into control. The reporters who were waiting outside the railway station were allowed to enter the station, and the envoys to China who had been waiting in the waiting room for a long time finally walked onto the platform.

The military band played a sonorous military music, and twenty-one salutes also sounded at the right time. In this warm atmosphere, President Li's special train slowly stopped. Some carriage doors were also pulled open from inside. Two teams of honor guards in white and military uniforms came out one after another. Under the protection of six tall and vigilant personal guards, Li Han appeared at the door of the armored train in a pair of brand new military boots and marshal's uniform.

"The President is here! Stand at attention! Salute!"

With the shouts of an officer, teams of guardian soldiers on the platform lined up neatly by the train, raising guns to salute. Like the Republican team in later generations, the guardians attach great importance to military posture and ceremonial guards. After several months of training, the recruits generally mastered good etiquette. Therefore, in an instant, the neat military posture in the station and the smell of gunpowder that had not yet dissipated from the soldiers all showed that this was an iron army and a heroic army.

Military music was still ringing, and salutes were also ringing, but the sound of cannons stopped soon.

Then, Li Han walked out of the carriage of the special train. Not only was his guards protecting each other, but he also followed Jin Yunpeng and other senior generals of the Beiyang Army. They were all prisoners of war captured by the Shanxi battlefield in Henan Province. This time, he could follow President Li to return to Beijing and Tianjin. He could see some of the meaning of mutual assistance between the north and the south.

But can the north and the south really work together?

Duan Qirui didn't have much confidence in this. It was difficult for him to see any sincerity from the young man who kept shaking hands with a smile and waving to reporters.

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