Yinchang arrived at Fengtianfu in mid-December 1905, and Song Biao arrived in Dalian by train on December 27. At this time, Dalian was still called Dalni, and the locals called it Qingniwa.

General Seyensky became the new Governor-General of the Kanto Prefecture. In fact, it was Russia who set up the Governor-General of the Far East before the Russo-Japanese War.

Seyensky was awarded this position to a large extent because of the three conditions negotiated between Song Biao and General Madnidov, plus Brigadier General Brusilov's position as the vice-principal of the Far East Military Academy. In the end, it was all for nothing.

By Seyenisky.

Therefore, Sieyensky was very grateful to Song Biao. He went to the station with his guards to greet him very early, and then directly took Song Biao to stay at the Governor's Mansion of Guandong Prefecture.

After taking over the city of Darny again, the Russians once again couldn't wait to continue their dream of building it into the Paris of the East. Driven by the Russian army's victory and the serious instability in Russia, more Russian and French businessmen

They began to flock to Dalni City one after another, looking for their dream of conquering the East here.

The truth of the matter is that this place belongs to Song Biao, and the real owner here is only Song Biao. More than one-third of the entire city's land belongs to him, and one-half of the port belongs to him. The coal, iron, and soybeans shipped from the Northeast,

Medicinal materials and furs all need to go through his Qingfeng Bank and Far East Trading Company.

Russia's lease period in Dalian and Lushun was 25 years. When it expired in 1923, the Russians unscrupulously believed that they had actually obtained ownership of the entire Liaodong Peninsula. Everything was just a matter of time. But they should understand now that Song

Biao obviously would not agree.

Because Song Biao is the owner here.

After the Russian Military and Political Department in the Far East at Lushun Port and the lease rights of Lushun Port were all transferred to Japan, Russia will transfer the management center of "Kwantung Prefecture" to Dalny City, which is a special city belonging to the Russian Ministry of Finance. Russia really does not hesitate at any cost.

He built this city with great momentum.

Song Biao came here three times, and the feeling was different each time. At this time, it became more and more like a lively and prosperous port. The buildings built throughout the streets still bear the brand of the Russians.

He rode a carriage toward the square. The streets were very clean, and four pure white Russian standard horses were pulling the carriage in front. Besides carriages, there were also rickshaws coming and going. The sky was blue, and even the air and sea breeze were so clear.

Song Biao was sitting in the carriage. He was shaking and feeling the charm of this era. If he could, he really hoped to use the nuclear bomb in his hand to blow up the entire modern civilization of the world, blow up the Ford Company, and keep the world in the same state.

In this chaotic era, even if there are endless wars and barbarism, it is better than destroying the entire world with so-called civilization and modernization.

If human beings kept on riding horses to move forward, maybe the pace of development would stop, and the world would be more lovely.

The new Russian Military and Administrative Department in the Far East is located on the east side of Nikolayev Square, next to Song Biao's Far Eastern Commercial Bank. They represent the two most powerful institutions in the city, and this new military and administrative building is located on the east side of Nikolayev Square.

The term "Kwantung State Governor's Palace" continues to be used in Russian, and the special name "Garrison Management Department" is used on the English logo.

The reason why Russia cannot even use the term "Governor-General of Kanto Prefecture" is due to the Sino-Russian "Luxury Land Lease Treaty". Although the Qing government tried its best to add a stipulation in the treaty that "Russia shall not appoint a governor in this leased area"

.And the lease was reduced from the 100 years originally proposed by Russia to 25 years. But to the Russians, the 25-year and no-governor clauses were bullshit, because the Qing Empire itself was bullshit.

As a result, the empire that really restricted Russia was the British Empire on which the sun never set.

As a result, Russia played a word game between the Qing government and the British. In front of the Qing government, they set up the post of Governor of the Kanto Prefecture. In front of the British Empire, this post suddenly became the Minister of Military and Political Affairs of Russia in the Kanto Leased Zone.

On the other hand, when Russia transferred the lease rights of Port Arthur to Japan, it emphasized that the lease rights would end in 1923 and hoped that Japan would get out of Port Arthur and the three eastern provinces after 1923.

To Song Biao, all this is bullshit.

"Governor-General" Sheyensky was an old friend of Song Biao, at least General Sheyensky thought so. He held a very grand welcome luncheon for Song Biao in his "Governor-General's Mansion".

The capital sent diplomats to attend the banquet.

Song Biao's itinerary had been decided a month ago. Under the special invitation of General Sheyensky, the high-level people attending the banquet this time included Rock Hill, the U.S. Minister to China, and Michael Mai, the British Minister to China.

Both Muller and French Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to China Lupin came. The first two had already arrived.

After dealing with each other, Lu Ban came here for the first time. Since the rank of the highest commander of the Japanese army stationed in Lushun must be lower than that of a major general, Oshima Yoshimasa was not able to serve as the commander and governor of the station. The newly appointed Japanese army stationed in Lushun

The commander of the Port Arthur fleet is Rear Admiral Hayao Shimamura, who was also invited to attend the banquet.

Accompanied by General Sheyensky, when Song Biao entered the banquet hall wearing a blue-black military uniform coat customized in France, there were about 20 guests waiting here. In addition to family members, more than half of them

They were all people with whom I had had contact one after another before, the more special ones were Rear Admiral Hayao Shimamura and French Minister Lupin.

Out of respect for Song Biao, the other guests formed an irregular group to greet him. A few guests who did not know each other were introduced by General Sheyensky and shook hands with each other.

At this time, Song Biao generally had four very special symbols in the minds of the diplomats of these great powers. First, he was the governor of the three eastern provinces and the actual controller of the Northeast; second, he was the highest-level army general in Asia and also

Probably one of the best generals in the world, he was

The Russian infantry lieutenant general, and will most likely become the Russian infantry lieutenant general; third, he is the protector of Russia and France's interests in the Northeast, and he is also the governor of the three northeastern provinces that all countries can accept and have high hopes for; fourth, he is the governor of the Northeast

The most powerful capitalist is also a true warlord.

Song Biao walked over one by one, shook hands with everyone, and thanked them for their welcome. Until finally, when he met Rear Admiral Hayao Shimamura, the other party brought an interpreter.

Rear Admiral Hayao Shimamura bowed first and said solemnly: "It's a great honor to meet you here. You are a China god general that I respect very much. You are worthy of being called a god general. It's a pity that I am not an army general. I can't.

Meet your Excellency on the battlefield."

He is already a soldier in his fifties, and his temples are slightly gray. If it were not for being sent to Port Arthur as the garrison commander, he would have been sent to the Japanese Naval University as the president. Especially in naval combat theory, he has been

Known as the father of the Japanese Navy.

Song Biao nodded in return. After the translator interpreted it again, he shook hands with Shimamura Hayao again and replied calmly: "You are exaggerating. War always involves risks, and I just made the right bet. Although we failed on the battlefield,

We may meet, or we may never meet, but I hope and it is best not to meet again. There is no need for Asia to continue this kind of internal competition and war."

Song Biao has always been very hypocritical. He always talks about people and talks about people.

Rear Admiral Hayao Shimamura replied politely: "I hope it will be as you said."

What both sides think. Probably only they themselves understand. Song Biao believes that although Japan will not rekindle its dream of invading the mainland in the next few years, after the end of World War I, when they once again withdraw from the debtor country

Becoming a creditor country, when their navy helped Britain win the First World War, they would continue to burn their dream of occupying China.

Oh, to them it's just occupation of China.

Everyone had been waiting for a long time. The banquet started after Song Biao arrived, and Song Biao also sat down as the guest of honor. He arranged the tableware in front of him in an orderly manner and spread a purple napkin on his lap.

Go ahead and wait for Seyenitsky to finish his opening remarks.

Russian banquets are always indispensable, as always, with caviar and butter-grilled salmon, which are sourced from local sources. The main dish here is Russian-style butter-grilled roe deer. The dishes of the Russian upper class are basically learned from France, but they are greasier.

It's saltier and a little rougher, and because the cooking materials range is very wide, with emphasis on game and roasting and stewing, Song Biao thinks it's acceptable.

After the first course of butter-grilled fish was served, the main course was officially served. After briefly clearing his mouth with champagne and preparing to officially enjoy the lunch, Song Biao thanked the guests: "Thank you for attending the banquet to welcome me.

I am very happy because most of you here are old acquaintances. Since you are all here, I am announcing some good news."

Everyone stopped and listened to Song Biao's speech. Because he was speaking in Russian, the translators behind the banquet table had to interpret briefly as quickly as possible.

Song Biao wanted to speak in simpler English, but his English level was really not good, and it was basically the same as his Japanese level.

He glanced around gently and said, "You may all know that as the newly appointed governor of the three eastern provinces of the Qing Empire, I am indeed a clumsy and young politician. This is obvious. A month ago,

I just shocked my ancient motherland with a military parade, and this evening

The Qing Empire is infinitely good. I need to explain something here, that is, I really have no more intentions. This was a misunderstanding. The former Fengtian Province garrison general overreacted. At present, this matter has been calmed down.

There is no doubt that this is a small episode, and I use it in an unintentionally provocative way.

I unexpectedly got everything I wanted, including all these real powers, which really surprised me, a clumsy young politician. On this basis, as the true Governor-General of the three northeastern provinces, I can’t wait to start

We all know the new politics and new development path

Railways are always the foundation for the reclamation and development of a region. To this end, I plan to build a railway from Yanji to Jinchuan County within three years. This railway will connect Vladivostok on the east side and Daqing on the west side.

The empire's railway connection to the customs will realize the horizontal connection of the entire Far East for the first time."

Everyone present was extremely surprised. They had never heard of similar news before. Immediately, everyone felt sincerely happy, which meant the development of a region and the huge benefits that came with it.

Of course, they are more concerned about who will invest, build and manage this railway. This is the most important issue.

Song Biao glanced at everyone and discussed with General Xie Yenischi: "There is no doubt that no matter who or which country invests in this railway, it will cause a lot of controversy and all kinds of unnecessary troubles.

Therefore, I decided to set up a company in my own name and the name of Far East Commercial Bank to invest in, operate this railway, and undertake part of the construction, as well as most of the workers.

training and organizational work. I may need part of the loan and part of the recruitment of shares, including the hiring of a certain level of consultants and experts, and at the same time, I also need to identify one to two partners to build the railway. As part of the cooperation, they will participate

Dividends from shares, and long-term management work. Although I am a clumsy young politician, I love this vast land.

I have deep feelings for this land and know how to make this land richer and how to make it a broader international market. In this regard, I also have a fair attitude and welcome every country

Businessmen and capital will invest, start businesses, sell goods, and buy goods here. This will be a paradise for free trade. Although I am clumsy, I will persist in myself.

own ideals and justice. So, the best news is that I will build a rich and open Northeastern provinces, where every investor and everyone can benefit and find everything they want, and we want now

This railway built and more railways to follow are just a can opener of wealth. In the three northeastern provinces, we can open a mountain of gold with a small wrench."

Song Biao's words were very wonderful. Everyone here gave warm applause and friendly smiles, although everyone had different feelings in their hearts.

General Sheyensky seemed a little embarrassed. He had no knowledge of such news before, and he subconsciously felt that this matter would not develop as he and the Russian Empire expected. Otherwise, Song Biao should not be on such an occasion.

Suddenly such important news was revealed.

American Minister Rock Hill stood up first and congratulated Song Biao politely: "Your Excellency General Song, Governor of the Three Eastern Provinces of the Qing Empire, first of all, please allow me, on behalf of the U.S. Embassy in China, to convey the U.S. government's approval of your appointment as Governor of the Three Eastern Provinces.

Belated wishes and greetings, our country and I are sincerely pleased to welcome you

Taking on such a position means that the three northeastern provinces will be the most peaceful and stable areas in China for many years to come. After the political struggle between you and the former garrison general Zhao, the final result satisfied everyone.

, as you said, you further control more real power in the three northeastern provinces. This

It also means that the three northeastern provinces will definitely become more stable. I personally and the U.S. Minister to China are very happy to convey your ideals and justice for the three northeastern provinces back to the United States and tell the president and American investors that if you develop the three northeastern provinces

If there is any need for my personal service and that of the U.S. Embassy in China, we

We are very happy to provide you with appropriate help. As for this railway across the three northeastern provinces, we are undoubtedly willing to provide free and excellent technical services. Finally, I hope that I can work with you, as well as our country and the three northeastern provinces, to
To be continued...