Chapter 140: The foundation laying (7)

In the best season of the year in Nanjing, this ancient city also shows a hint of love in the dirty and messy construction sites everywhere. The ancient and complete city walls are printed in the lake water of Xuanwu Lake, rafting on the lake, listening to the bells from Linggu Temple in the east suburbs. It seems that I have forgotten the troublesome things that have come to this city over the past few months.

Cai E was sitting in a pleasure boat on the lake, and the person sitting opposite him was Sima Zhan, the combat director of the General Staff of the Chinese Army, who is now in power. He was also a student of Cai E. During the negotiations with German special envoy Earl Schultz, he was also the chief attendant of Cai E. In fact, Cai E's current status is a bit embarrassing. He and Jiang Baili are two major think tanks in Yuchen's military and national affairs. Although Yuchen's suggestions to them were not considered as obedient, they were almost the same.

Now Jiang Baili is wearing a lieutenant general's edict and enjoying the treatment of adding the title of general. He is considered a high position in the north. He is a basic province in the north, the three northeastern provinces, the representatives of the Manchuria and Mongolia, and even the representatives of Shaanxi, Qinghai, Gansu, and Ningxia, who doesn't compete with him? Cai E is just a presiding officer in the presidential office, without a military rank or a name, and as Yuchen's personal representative, he is doing some negotiations. He was known as the two men of the north and south military circles of China, which were known together with Jiang Baili, seemed to be a little overshadowed.

But now, there is no depressed look on his face. After drinking a little wine, his face was a little drunk. He leaned out of the boat, looked at the farm boat picking water, and listened to the boat girl's Jiangnan tune. He shook his head and looked very relaxed. He heard him laugh, "Oh, I have been to Nanjing for so many days, and I realized that I like this city. It's either too hot or too cold on weekdays, and the smell on the street is a bit unbearable. I really want to go back to my hometown to see it." Sima Zhan looked even more freehand than him. He was not wearing a military uniform and looked elegant in his long robe. He was holding a pot to pour wine for Cai E. When he heard his words, he just smiled:

"The teacher misses home? Unfortunately, we are all on the boat now, so it will be difficult to get on the boat. Besides, the one in the Presidential Palace will not let you go. Seeing that the teacher has maintained a good body, the agenda is now on the pacific schedule of the southwest. It is not that easy to take off your shoulders when you want to take advantage of the teacher's prestige in the southwest." He paused for a moment and continued: "Now the negotiations with the German count are still going on. In other words, when the president makes his own ideas, we have to perfunctory Germany. Now everything is coming, and it is time for us to make great achievements. Teacher, can you be at ease with the name of the commander-in-chief of the Southwest? "

Listening to the students' jokes, Cai E just smiled. His relationship with Sima Zhan, only Sima Zhan dared to say such words. He just took back his body and sighed: "The German Army is so good! If I admire any army in my life, it is the German Army. Equipment, command, and their staff. I have also seen their rigorous and scientific attitude when I cooperate with them these days. No wonder Brother Baili has to go to Germany to study the army after he finished studying in Japan! Unfortunately, our honeymoon with Germany is destined to be short-lived. At the doorstep is the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, and Germany is far away in Europe. The reality threat we face is too great, otherwise we really want to go to Germany.

They learn something... Pure, don't laugh at me. If the president really wants to set up the Southwest General Command, the commander-in-chief is indeed me. But now these things are not clouds? Now there can only be one strong man in this country. That strong man is on the stage now, and what we can do is to fight. I know that you are very enthusiastic now. Being able to participate in creating a brand new national defense force is the dream of our generation. I also want to participate in the step of going to this smart and atmospheric president. Now I will not leave. I have been back to China for so many years, and finally I have seen some new atmosphere now. How can you let me go?"

Sima Zhan heard his teacher speak sincerely, and put away the relaxed smile on his face and pondered: "Yes, in this position, I have indeed gained a lot of knowledge in contact with German military representatives these days. Modern warfare is about to enter the era of total warfare. The strategies I came from were indeed insignificant under the background of the overall strength of the country. Our strength is still not enough! We have dealt with Count Schultz these days. I think he is also a wise man. Although he still speaks official words, he probably understands that our president has no intention of getting to him.

What military alliance have we signed. Only the emperor is confused! The next delegation member who came from the General Staff also said that if this talk can solve the problems of the German army in Qingdao in the future war, they will have great gains. They believe that cooperation with China has unlimited prospects in the future. After Germany won the victory on the European battlefield, I hope we cherish this friendship... It depends on how the president lets people step down! Personally, I hope the president can do a better job."

Cai E shook his head lightly: "He has his own idea for this matter, and we will follow the instructions. No one of us can compare to him in the grasp of the international situation. Who would have thought that with our broken strength, we can join the game between major powers in the Far East? He has benefited enough for us in the upcoming national war in Europe. Look, the agreement signed with the United Kingdom will also win the rights and interests of our country as much as possible. I think about his thoughts. In the future, he will still have the intention of taking advantage of the chaos in Europe. I don't know what measures will be taken at that time! In this era, it is God's will to have such a strong man. Who is he? Can he be so old at this age?"

He picked up the wine glass on the table, swallowed the wine in the glass, and put the glass down, and his eyes were already shining: "Cunru, look at it, we are witnessing history now!"

The lake water was silent, and the autumn wind blew. Only two people on the boat sat opposite each other and said nothing. Thinking of himself in this era of drastic changes, both of them felt that this was an honor. A man’s life was not unfair.

When they were talking about Yuchen's shrewdness and old age, Yuchen was now stupid at something. It was his fiancée's father, the current Minister of Finance Li Zhangyun, and Mr. Taishan. He took the time to visit him and mentioned his marriage to Li Yuan with him. The middle-aged man said very appropriately: "It has been almost a year since the president and his daughter got engaged. In the past, the state affairs were in trouble, so the marriage matters could not be mentioned. Seeing that the domestic situation is now rough, the relationship between the little girl and the president is getting deeper and deeper. The president is now worried about state affairs and it is indeed necessary to do so.

A person who presides over the gift helps the president to stabilize the housework. When the family is peaceful, the state affairs can naturally be more focused. I am not worried that my daughter will not be able to get married. But everyone sees the little girl's infatuation with the president. Her mother's health is not very good. Her biggest concern now is her daughter's marriage. I think this is the wish of those of us who care about the little girl. Of course, all this depends on the president's own intention. If you feel that your affairs are still busy now, you can't take time. Anyway, the little girl is still young, so you can wait for a while."

Looking at the glorious middle-aged finance minister in front of him, he finally got the position of the finance minister he had always dreamed of. His short few months of work in office can no longer be described as the word competent. He was very capable. He vigorously promoted the modern budget and final accounting system he had originally implemented in Jiangbei across the country. He sorted out the tax division between the central and local governments in a short time. The status and functions of the modern central bank that restored the bank were established by him. The treasury money was more important than anyone else, but he was working hard to raise funds for the national industrial and educational development plan.

.For the sake of national financial affairs, he gave up on his family business. The bureaucratic capital situation he had been worried about now seems to be a little too worried about his future father-in-law. Sometimes Yuchen couldn't help but think maliciously, was he regarded this country as the property of their Li family because he wanted to become his son-in-law, so he worked so hard? However, when he saw Li Zhangyun, who was full of British and beautiful taste and always proud and reserved, came to beg him to get married quickly for his beloved little daughter, he couldn't help but feel moved.

He has no objection to marrying Li Yuan. No matter how busy he is at work, he cannot get the time to get married. Moreover, his status is not like before, so these things are naturally handled by the people below. Moreover, the combination of heroes and beauties adds some joy to the country, which is also a good thing. He is just a little scared in his subconscious. His time and space, the four major wealthy families formed by nepotism in the Chinese government in the 1930s and 1940s, eventually aroused the national disgust. The lessons to him were too profound.

In this big environment, it is really easy to breed such people who have arisen because of nepotism, act like a blessing, and lie on the body of the country to suck bones and marrow. When these people become their relatives, can they control them? When the people below look at their face and intentionally or unintentionally let them go, can they control them and make them honest and law-abiding? He is alone, and relatives in that time and space must think that they have died long ago. But he must be careful about the possible consequences of the huge group of foreign relatives in the future.

However, now that his father has proposed marriage to the house. Unconsciously, Yuchen's beautiful and cute little face appeared in his mind, and his clear and magazine-free look that often followed his figure silently. Such classical girls can only be found in this era. Since she has been engaged to her, maybe she will be an explanation to her now... Speaking of which, I owe her a lot. And according to her personality, I will not cause any constraints on myself in government affairs. I always don't settle with the girl in the end, and the world's perception of myself will also change... Yuchen tried his best to convince herself in her heart. The only thing I didn't ask myself is whether I really look forward to this wedding.

But to this point, he has reached his current position. His feelings are the least important thing. He admits that he likes Li Yuan, maybe not that strong, but he is definitely not disgusted. Maybe he really gets married like this. As a president of a country, if he is still unmarried, it may give people a sense of unreliability. As for those future relatives, if they cannot restrain them, then why are they still doing this position of president? Now, with the upcoming international recognition, China will hold its own wedding when it returns to the world's nations, so that all this will be happy. With this will surely rise in the morale of the people, there are still many problems that he has to solve in the new year.

He nodded at Li Zhangyun a little confusedly, and his fingers unconsciously hit the table. After wandering for a long time, he finally returned to Li Zhangyun who was waiting for his answer. He took a deep breath: "Mr. Yiyu... Maybe I should change my words and call you father-in-law. I also think it's time to marry Xiaoyuan. Just after the negotiations with those Western countries are completed. For specific arrangements, you can discuss these things with Wang Dengke. I am very honored to marry your daughter whom you regard as a treasure."

The news that Yuchen decided to hold a wedding with Li Yuan was soon heard, and everyone was ambitious to call this wedding a big wedding. Yuchen was surrounded by joy. Many senior officers from other places met Li Yuan in the field hospital during the Northern Expedition of the Suzhou-Shanghai Revolutionary Army. They were very happy for her and Yuchen when she finally got to this point. In the eyes of the old people who started with Yuchen, he really deserved to marry a wife! His life was really hard, except for work and work. People below joked privately that Yuchen was not the president and was most suitable to be a monk. Now they are finally going to announce their marriage. It is a happy event for both of them!

Of course, there are many people who analyze the things behind the wedding, but it is no wonder. When it comes to Yuchen's position, his every move will be analyzed enough by people who are either malicious or good at guessing. Does this mean that Yuchen's dictatorship will be further strengthened? Or is he starting to rely on the eastern coast or local consortiums in Shanghai? You know, the majority of people who subscribe to the government bonds are in Shanghai and Jiangsu. What changes will happen in the future, and will he replace Song Jiaoren's status? Is this a signal from Yuchen that the close integration between him and Li Zhangyun is inseparable, and Li Zhangyun himself is the future

Song Jiaoren's spares? At this time, everyone no longer doubted that Yuchen must firmly grasp the determination of power. The smooth progress of negotiations with Western powers has also made his status even more unshakable. I originally wanted to see a person who showed off his bad luck in international affairs, but now I can only admire his vision and skills. What actions he would do in the domestic political situation have become the focus of everyone's concern. Especially the people of the Kuomintang, the second largest domestic political situation, are even more so. When the news came out, this wedding added too many other colors to people. And Yuchen's true intention was just to give an explanation to the little girl.

Despite this, the happy event is still a happy event. Congratulatory messages sent by provinces, groups, parliaments, etc. to the Presidential Palace have filled the communication rooms. Even the negotiators of Western countries expressed their congratulations to Yuchen when they were in negotiations. They hoped that after reaching a formal agreement, they could attend the wedding ceremony. No matter what their true mentality is, do you want Yuchen, a big trouble to die soon? The subsequent negotiations are still going smoothly under this joyful atmosphere. The conditions of both sides gradually tend to be consistent. The tariff level finally increased to

8%, the status of the concession was also left to the Chinese government and countries to hold bilateral negotiations themselves. Each gave each other a step to step down. Yuchen also said that many bilateral negotiations in the future will include the redefinition of a series of treaties signed by various countries in the Qing Dynasty. Western representatives also acknowledged his statement, and they believed that this was Yuchen's beautiful words. The interests of various countries in China are the fundamental rights and interests formed by history. Yuchen does not have this strength to shake it. Let the future talk slowly and see how they make useless efforts and let the matter in front of them transition smoothly first. It is also a good choice.

Since this issue has been shelved by both sides, other issues will not be difficult to resolve. Regarding the debts owed by China, Western countries have waived about 35% of the interest, and the repayment time has been shortened from the thirty years required by Yuchen to twenty-two years of repayment. The United States has even announced that it will exempt China from the future payment of Boxer indemnity. The formerly paid Boxer indemnity will be returned to China in the form of aid construction of education, church and hospitals. This has naturally received overjoyed by the Chinese people and praised in public opinion. The United States' behavior of not saying hello in advance made other countries extremely passive. Germany's Earl Schultz made the same statement at another negotiation site. In any case, the debt issue was also lifted in a reasonable way. Others have also been included.

Trivial issues cannot be any obstacles. According to the optimistic statement of the chief representative of the negotiation, Wu Tingfang, the Nanjing government is expected to be officially recognized by all countries before the end of 1913, and there is great hope of establishing diplomatic relations at the ambassador level. This is a decent treatment that the Qing government and the two provisional governments of Nanjing and Beijing have never received! Over the past year, under the leadership of Yuchen, although internal and external affairs have been upside down, everything is still going well. Naturally, national consciousness has risen unprecedentedly. The wave of national awakening that began in the late 19th century is now increasing, and some people have a more elated feeling. What changes will this wave eventually cause to this country and what final consequences it will cause? It is too early to predict now.

At the same time, it was also carried out with a frank attitude at the negotiation venue with Germany. Germany seems to have learned the actual position of the Chinese government. It is difficult for them to add an adjective such as "use" to this behavior. But all this can only be blamed on the emperor's unrealistic fantasy! He once had fantasy of the Boers, had fantasy of the Moroccans in North Africa, and had fantasy of the Iraqis. Now he has such fantasy of the Chinese! His previous object was betrayed by him, and now he is exploited by others, and he can only be said to be unlucky. The only thing that needs now is that both sides need to step down decently, especially to safeguard the face of their emperor! Yuchen proposed a reasonable solution. He signed a Sino-German friendly cooperation treaty, reached a cooperation agreement on the economic, cultural, and educational exchanges between the two sides. And the market was fully opened to German goods and investment.

In this way, the emperor can be stepped down, right? This is a very high-toned but seemingly vague peace agreement, especially the issue of military cooperation alliances. But the current German representatives may need this. At the same time, Schultz and Yuchen also reached a secret agreement, which is about the German base in Qingdao. In the future, the European war broke out, Yuchen should allow German officers and soldiers to retreat to China's hinterland and protect it, and Qingdao handed over to China. In order to connect Japan as an allied country in the Far East, Germany can provide some military advisers to the Chinese Army in the name of the German garrison in Qingdao and assist Yuchen in the establishment of the army. In addition, in the military factory opened by Yuchen, they provide guidance from technical personnel. In the past, the atmosphere of the two sides wishing to become military allies that share life and death, in the end, they reached such limited cooperation just because they wanted to restrain Japan.
Chapter completed!