Chiang Kai-shek came with the momentum of five encirclements and suppression. It was a time of high spirits and confidence. According to Chiang Kai-shek's plan, he would mobilize a large army to quell the "people bandits" this winter and next spring, and then bring the northwest region into the direct control of the central government. However, Yan Xishan's words were like giving him a basin of cold water.

Since the establishment of the Nanjing government, Northwest and North China have been controlled by Feng Yuxiang and Yan Xishan. Although Chiang Kai-shek won the final victory in the Central Plains War, due to the situation at that time, he had to hand over North China to Zhang Xueliang and disperse the Northwest to local military leaders such as Yang Hucheng, Ma Qi, Ma Hongbin. Next, while busy suppressing the Communist Party, Chiang Kai-shek had to deal with a series of wars provoked by the Japanese army outside the pass, Shanghai, Rehe, Great Wall and other places, let alone controlling North China and Northwest.

Now that he drove out of Jiangxi, Chiang Kai-shek was able to free up his hands. It was a good opportunity to put Northwest and North China into the central government's control in the name of eliminating the "people bandits". In fact, Chiang Kai-shek's inspection this time had a far-reaching intention. In addition to reviewing the troops and establishing his prestige, Chiang Kai-shek also comforted the army leaders of the Northwest and North China during his more than a month's trip, so as to cultivate his party members, and prepare for the subsequent attack on the People's Army. But Yan Xishan is now saying in person what "people bandits", "the momentum has been achieved", and "the great war is not worth the loss". What does Yan Laoxi mean? Do you want to raise bandits and respect yourself or have another plan?

At this moment, Lao Jiang said a little unhappy: "Brother Baichuan is a bit serious? I heard that your Northwest Industrial Company has been very prosperous in the past two years. Shaanxi has also purchased a lot of equipment to build water conservancy and transportation. It is said that agriculture and animal husbandry in Suiyuan have also developed well. Why can't we do our best to suppress bandits?"

After hearing what Lao Jiang said, Yan Xishan felt a "kick" in his heart and secretly complained: "This is really deadly. Lao Jiang wants Jin, Sui and Shaanxi to send troops to pay the bills. Shanxi has finally improved a little in the past two years, but he cannot make a wedding dress for him, Jiang."

Faced with Lao Chiang's questions, Yan Xishan had his own way to deal with it. His expression remained unchanged and explained in harmony: "The commissioner Junjian, Northwest Industrial has indeed made some progress in the more than two years of establishment of Northwest Industrial, but at present, it has invested more and produced less. Moreover, the investment is mortgaged by Shanxi's shares in Tongpu Railway Company and some mines in the province, and Northwest Industrial has loaned from Huamei Bank. If you want to pay off the loan and achieve profits, it is estimated that it will take two years to wait. This is all accountable. In addition, I heard Yisheng say that Suiyuan also relies on Huamei Bank's loan to develop some agricultural and animal husbandry processing industries such as leather, textiles, canned food, and the loan has not been paid off."

When Old Chiang looked at Yan Xishan's expression, he saw that he was calm and did not look at it. He did not want to go into it further, so he changed the subject and asked: "What is the situation of the Huamei Company that Brother Baichuan mentioned now? I heard that in the past few years, are there a few young Chinese people in charge here. Is it possible for the central government to use it?"

This time, Chiang Kai-shek went to Shanxi, in addition to visiting his home at the invitation of Kong Xiangxi and discussing with Yan Xishan in the northwest. The situation in North China, he also had another purpose to seek to take control of the industries opened by Huamei Company in Shanxi. However, he heard that Kong Xiangxi mentioned more than once that Huamei Company not only invested in the construction of the Tongpu Railway, but also opened a series of industries. The economic strength it showed was simply the first in China. What made Chiang Kai-shek excited was that although Huamei Company was an American company and had a certain relationship with the Zhigong Party, the people who managed the industry in Shanxi were several young Chinese. It was difficult for foreigners to deal with, and Chiang Kai-shek was confident that he could still have a way to deal with it. If this trip could obtain Huamei's material and financial support, then his confidence in pacifying the "people and bandits" in the northwest would definitely increase greatly.

"Several industries in Shanxi have been put into production, and steel plants, aluminum smelting plants, locomotive plants, aircraft parts factories, etc. will also be put into production next month. Its strength is indeed not to be underestimated. To be honest, since 19 years, Jin, Sui and Shaanxi provinces have been suffering from disasters for years. If Huamei had not built roads, set up factories, and used labor for relief, the people's livelihood would have been alleviated, Shanxi would not be like this now."

After praising her, Yan Xishan said with regret, "Originally, the person in charge of this place was indeed a few young people from China, but after the beginning of spring, two went to Nanyang. Zhao Zhenzhong, who had been working for the establishment of Huamei Industry a few days ago, also heard that he had also gone to Nanyang. Now Huamei is in charge of Shanxi. The person in charge of Baode Industry is called Schmitt, and the person in charge of Taiyuan Branch is called Wales. These two people are all in accordance with American rules and are not easy to deal with."

"Why are you all going overseas?" Old Jiang frowned and muttered.

"There is not peace in Nanyang this year, so it is reasonable for them to go over and see it." Yan Xishan then added inadvertently, "However, it may be that he is unwilling to deal with some government officials. After all, there was a very unpleasant thing about motorcycles before."

After the Kwantung Army occupied 22 counties in eastern Hebei last year, the only Tangshan locomotive factory in North China fell into the control of the Japanese army, and the operation of trains on the Pingjin, Pingsui, and even the Pinghan line was greatly affected. Without a locomotive factory for repair, it is unknown how long these locomotives can last. The Baode Locomotive Factory has not yet entered production and operation and does not provide external services. The nearest locomotive factory in the north that can provide maintenance services is far away in Qingdao.

In desperation, Huang Fu asked Yan Xishan to negotiate with Zhao Zhenzhong, hoping that before the Tangshan Locomotive Factory was taken back, Huamei's locomotive factory in Baode could provide maintenance services for some locomotives. Zhao Zhenzhong did not refuse, but strictly limited the number of locomotive repairs of the Beijing authorities on the grounds that the locomotive factory had not yet carried out production and operation and lack of manpower.

In addition, in order to sell Yan Xishan for a face, Huamei Company also joined Tongpu Railway Co., Ltd. as capital contribution. In this way, Yan Xishan can use the shares of Tongpu Railway Company they have in charge or issue instructions to the domestic companies with administrative orders to lend the locomotives to Peking. Previously, Yan Xishan could not do so for Huamei Company, which is purely American company background.

Unexpectedly, Huamei Company's kindness was mistakenly believed to be bullied by Yin Tong, who served as the director of the Beining Railway Administration last summer. After the Japanese army reached an agreement to open traffic outside the pass under the pressure of the Japanese army, Yin Tong turned his attention to the diesel internal combustion engine running between Huamei Company in Baode, Tianjin. This thing does not require stopping in the middle, add water and coal, and can drive long distances at night. It is really a good helper to travel between inside and outside the pass.

However, Yin Tong also knew that this internal combustion engine consumed fuel and was not affordable by Peking, but it was only 10 days to temporarily requisition it and run inside and outside the customs for about 10 days, and it would be fine to deal with this period. Besides, since Huamei Neng provided assistance to Peking last year, it should be no big problem to requisition two locomotives this time. At worst, I would just comfort the Chinese leaders afterwards.

After making up his mind, Yin Tong detained two diesel internal combustion locomotives of Huamei Company in Tianjin without the consent of Huamei Company. However, this move attracted extremely fierce reaction from Huamei Company.

After receiving the news, Zhao Zhenzhong asked the US Consul in Tianjin to protest against Huang Hui in the name of protecting the property of US citizens. Then, Schmidt, on Pradesh, publicly stated that he had interrupted the provision of locomotive repair services to the Peking authorities, and claimed that Huamei only engages in civil business transactions with China and will never be involved in politics.

When Suiyuan was in Suiyuan, Shanxi suffered a flood. Zhao Zhenzhong disclosed to the newspaper through Johnson that the Beining Railway Bureau had "seized locomotives, preventing disaster relief supplies from being transported, and disregarded the victims of Shanxi-Suizhou disaster", implying that the Beijing authorities "submission to Japan and planned to make peace outside the pass to open traffic, causing the US consul to frequently act in slurs."

The next day, the US consul protested, Johnson's statement of facts, and Schmidt's statement were reported at the same time. He was so angry that he learned the whole story. Huang Fu, who had always had a good temper, scolded Yin Tong so much. If it weren't for the opening of traffic outside the pass, it would be a time for him to replace him now, and Huang Fu really wanted to withdraw Yin Tong immediately.

In the end, the motorcycle incident ended with Huang Hu's "promise to the US consul that there will be no next time" and Yin Tong came to the door to apologize to Johnson.

In fact, it was not only Yin Tong who wanted to attack Huamei Company. Those with some influence in North China wanted to get a share of Huamei, and even connected with Kong Xiangxi, who served as Finance Minister for Song Ziwen, to make his own plans. However, except that Huamei Company's American background made everyone worry, Yan Xishan regarded Huamei as the owner of laying golden egg hens. He would not allow others to infringe on Huamei before Yan Laoxi enjoyed enough benefits. This is also the intention of Yan Xishan's reminder of Lao Chiang's motorcycle incident.

Lao Jiang knew about the motorcycle incident, but he did not make any comments on it, but instead started a topic about what Yan Xishan said: "Brother Baichuan, what do you think of the Lanfang Baath Party that is making a big fuss in Borneo? It is said that the Dutch people in Borneo are almost wiped out by them, and they really look a bit successful. Does the National Government recognize it?"

Chen Jiongming and others who changed their appearance in July and raised the flag of Lan Fang's restoration army in the name of the Baath Party were prepared and unprepared, and had an absolute advantage in military strength. They uprooted the Dutch forces in Borneo in less than three months. However, due to the claim of restoration and the consideration of avoiding provoking strong enemies at the same time, Chen Jiongming and others did not touch the British forces in Brunei, north of Borneo.

After breathing a sigh of relief, the British, who had not yet escaped the impact of the economic crisis, were naturally unwilling to stand up for the Dutch. They only issued a statement that "the warring parties must not infringe on the interests of the British Empire in the South China Sea" and mobilized several warships to Singapore to strengthen the defense forces in the South China Sea. After they looked lively on the side.

The Netherlands' power in Southeast Asia was weakened, and Lan Fang's power to restore the country was now limited, which is in line with the interests of the British. Out of the same psychology, the Americans also released a statement and watched it. Of course, both the United Kingdom and the United States did not forget to do war business with the Dutch and took the opportunity to make a fortune.

Facing the situation in Nanyang, the Nanjing government felt quite embarrassed. Support it, to fight against the Dutch people, so many chaos in the country have not been settled, and even if you want to support it, it is powerless. Besides, there is no need to make a gang of enemies with the great powers for an unknown result. If you don't support it, the Baaking Party is all overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia. When overseas Chinese unanimously support the Baaking Party, it would be a bit unreasonable if the mainland government ignored it. Therefore, since the Baaking Party initiated its affairs in Nanyang in July, Wang Zhaoming and others in Nanjing have argued that they have not made a fool of themselves, and it has not yet been decided.

"Mr. Junjian, I really don't understand the situation in Southeast Asia here and I can't say anything about it. However, since Britain, the United States and other countries have not expressed their opinions, we should wait until the matter has a result before making a decision." Yan Xishan suggested...

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