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    The sudden news of an alliance between the National Socialist Party and the Democratic Party shook the entire Chinese political circle like a bomb, but Yang Qiu didn't seem to feel any difference and continued to silently outline the blueprint in his heart step by step.

    The morning in Shanghai is noisy and busy. Groups of workers gather from all sides of the city towards the Huangpu River. The security team and guards who usually laugh with everyone at the gate of Jiangnan Industrial Company are all in high spirits and loaded with ammunition today. As the only team of the National Defense Force that is currently not here,  The troops deployed in the control area, their task here is to protect the safety of the largest shipbuilding company in the country.

    The extremely strict inspection made the workers feel that something important might happen today.  Sure enough, when they entered the factory, they saw hundreds of unfamiliar soldiers who had sealed it all off. Groups of young people carried boxes and looked around while walking towards the factory dock. There were even a dozen girls among them.  Like a student going on a long trip.

    In the dock area next to the pier, Wang Guangxiong, with a bright face, introduced Yang Qiu to the two destroyers Yongji and Yongjian, which had almost completed the slipway construction.  Since Yang Qiu exchanged arms for Jiangnan from Chen Qimei a year ago, he has completely overthrown these two original inland river gunboats. He asked German engineers to redesign them according to destroyer standards. Not only did the displacement increase to 1,050 tons, but also the installation of  It has three 120mm rapid-fire naval guns, four 37mm rapid-fire cannons, and three 18-inch torpedo tubes. It also uses steam turbines for the first time, and the design speed can reach 28 knots.

    After learning the news, he led the fleet to station there.  Wang Guangxiong went here almost every day to check on the progress. Yang Qiu was also very happy when he learned that it would be delivered for testing in half a year at the latest. However, he was still not satisfied with the Fujian gang in these fleets, but he currently had no one on hand.  You have to wait for the return of the three training cruisers you paid for.  Then the two destroyers were organized into a new training fleet with them, and these disobedient old naval forces were peeled off bit by bit.

    After walking out of the dock, the newly renovated factory area was completely visible.  The gun and artillery equipment was moved to Chongqing. After another year of expansion and renovation, Jiangnan Factory has grown from a small shipyard with only three docks.  It became six docks.  Among them, there are two large companies each of 10,000-ton class and 5,000-ton class. The remaining two old shipyards will be renovated after the destroyers are built.  Moreover, Yang Qiu already knows from reading the data machine that the 10,000-ton shipyard can actually build a 20,000-ton dreadnought. Because the construction tonnage of the slipway and the actual tonnage are not the same thing, the scale alone is already one of the few in Asia.  It is a large shipyard, but under the glamorous appearance that it spent more than 2 million US dollars to build, there are serious deficiencies in workers and technology, let alone design capabilities.

    Therefore, in addition to the destroyers under construction in the old docks, all three new docks are currently building 3,000-ton civilian river ships that have been ordered by themselves and with old drawings and technical support provided free of charge by the United States.  Except software.  In terms of hardware, there is simply no way to meet the needs here, especially heavy-duty hydraulic and hydraulic forging equipment. All the equipment that can be purchased publicly now are 3,000-ton level, even in Hanyang and Chongqing, which means that they can only build up to 155 mm caliber.  naval guns, or forging steel plates for 3,000-ton cruisers. As for larger cruisers or battleships, it is simply impossible to achieve.

    If Yang Qiu¡¯s happiness is feigned, then the accompanying American Commercial Counselor Hangel is really happy. This bearded man moves quickly and seems to have endless energy.  He is highly praised for helping domestic companies obtain contracts worth tens of millions.  Also because of the construction of two special zones in Hankou and Chongqing, the U.S. trade volume in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, which was originally dominated by the British, has surged. Last month alone, 17 U.S. companies in China settled in the two places. Thanks to their efforts, the trade volume has begun to grow rapidly.

    With the news coming from the three southwestern provinces, supermarkets equivalent to the entire population of the United States have appeared in front of us!  After the news spread back to Wall Street, the number of telegrams recently sent to the Far East asking him to contact the Southwest on his behalf increased tenfold.

    "Dear Yang." Hangel used a more affectionate address: "You have achieved a major victory."

    Yang Qiu understood what he was talking about and deliberately pointed at the shipyard: "Is this where you are talking about?"

    "No, I'm talking about the election." Hangel shook his finger, just like the cowboy's gesture in the movie, and laughed: "Maybe I should congratulate you in advance. Through this ingenious combination, I think you can win this election."  The country has gained a greater say."

    "You can also sign more business contracts, right?" Yang Qiu blinked and tried: "Perhaps, you can use this to persuade me to sell you 6000-level hydraulic equipment."

    Hangel laughed and cleverly avoided the topic. Hydraulic equipment exceeding 5,000 tons was of strategic level. The United States did not want to offend the already very dissatisfied Britain by selling such high-end equipment to the Far East at this time. He smiled and said: "  Yes, I am convincing Congress.¡±

    He deliberately overstated the word "Congress", and Yang Qiu knew that it was He Xini again. Anyway, he had?Knowing that it was impossible to obtain it through normal means before World War I, I didn't care about it: "That's great, I think I should take the responsibility and persuade Congress to open more markets to your country after it officially operates.  "

    The two smiled tacitly and walked towards the factory dock together. After a while, two cars flying German flags drove in. Seeing the German flags, Hangel was a little jealous: "Your Excellency Traun is here, listen.  It is said that because of his outstanding work, he has been appointed as the general person in charge of Germany's Southwest China Region. I also heard that the German Minister is likely to be transferred to Europe to handle relations with the United Kingdom, so everyone thinks that he will become the new Minister to China.  Popular candidate."

    "Oh?" This news made Yang Qiu raise his eyebrows. Traun's rising tide was certainly a good thing for him. Moreover, the tone of the words "dealing with Britain" made people clearly feel that the United States was worried about the tension in Europe. He deliberately  Asked: "I heard that a war is very likely to break out in Europe. Is it true? Are our students studying abroad in danger?"

    Hangel nodded worriedly, but quickly shook his head: "You can rest assured about their safety. The United States pursues a glorious isolation policy. We will not be involved in the war. As for the students going to Europe  I think even if there is an outbreak, it will be short-lived."

    Yang Qiu pretended to breathe a sigh of relief. In fact, this was the common thought in the entire Western world. At the beginning of the First World War, everyone from generals to soldiers thought they would go home before Christmas.  But it ended up spending several Christmases in the trenches.  But now he does not have the power to influence Europe, and he does not even think about who to form an alliance with before the end of 1915.  Because before the muddy and anxious moment, it would be impossible for Britain and France to come to a semi-colony to negotiate an alliance outside of Germany.

    Traun was much more enthusiastic than Hangel, and he immediately greeted the two of them: "I'm very sorry. Some things have been delayed."

    "That's a pity. Just now Yang wanted to do a big deal with you." Hanger winked deliberately, and Yang Qiu also laughed: "Yes, a big deal."

    As the two sang, the rigid Traun believed it. He pulled Yang Qiu to ask what kind of business it was, and vowed that he would do it for him. But when he heard that he wanted to buy several 6,000-ton hydraulic presses, Bihange shook his head.  I'm still fast. Germany is competing with Britain in the speed of building warships. How can it possibly sell such important equipment?

    The appearance of the three people caused a stir in the dock, especially when Yang Qiu appeared in everyone's sight.  The workers who were watching rubbed their eyes hard to see clearly and suddenly burst into cheers!

    "Commander Yang! It's Commander Yang."

    "I saw Commander Yang."

    The workers cheered from the bottom of their hearts as they crowded in, thinking of taking a closer look in front of them, because not only did they not lose their jobs with this young man, but their wages more than doubled, and the wages for apprentices were more than three times higher than normal.  Moreover, the shipyard has at least doubled in size, and the shipbuilding equipment that is being continuously shipped from the United States has made this place more prosperous than ever before.

    The loud cheers startled Miao Luo, but soon his cheeks were filled with smiles. Looking at him waving to everyone, he felt indescribable pride and sweetness in his heart.  In addition to inspecting the shipyard, she and Yang Qiu came here today to see off the government-sponsored overseas students who were preparing to go to Germany and the United States.  Due to delays in selection and various factors, it was not until today that all the first batch of officers and students studying abroad arrived.

    "Stand at attention! Team up"

    Bingwen, who led the team, had a loud voice. 635 students and officers formed a small square formation. Each of them wore a badge of the National Socialist Party Youth Corps on their chest. This new badge was designed by Yang Qiu.  The pattern is two abstract dragon shapes like swords, which complement each other and imply that the Chinese nation is the descendant of the dragon.

    Those who went out this time were all young elites selected by the National Defense Forces and several provinces. In addition to Bingwen and Dong Yongwei, they included Ming Zhao, Long Yun, and other rising stars who had begun to emerge in the army, as well as transfer students such as Lu Yuguang and Ma Ji.  They will be divided into two groups and go to the United States and Germany respectively.

    Under Yang Qiu's guidance, most of the 251 students who went to the United States chose engineering design, shipbuilding, machinery and other majors that the country needed more. According to the agreement with the United States, 57 of them will spend a year adapting.  After graduation, they will enter the famous MIT, and most of the rest will choose science, engineering, chemistry, medicine and other majors. After completing their studies, each of them will also have the opportunity to intern in a relevant company in the United States for one year.

    Most of those who went to Germany were military personnel. 141 people, including Bingwen, entered the naval school, 53 people studied flight and aviation design, and 110 people went to the Army Academy. Among them, 9 people including Ming Zhao and Long Yun will be sent directly to be trained.  The Royal Prussian Army Academy of future famous generals such as Hindenburg, Ludendorff and Mackensen.

    After expressing condolences to everyone with Hangel and Traun, Yang Qiu stopped in front of the square formation and looked at each one because ofWith an excited and rosy young face, he was both happy and worried. These are good seedlings for the country's future. Sending them out can absorb European and American cash technology and ideas, but at the same time, going to a foreign country will also bring all kinds of troubles and problems.  This is troublesome, especially for the officers who stayed in Germany. Due to the tense situation in Europe, they all signed a voluntary declaration before studying abroad, that is, if a war breaks out, the German government can unconditionally recruit them to serve in the army and fight for Germany!  When I think of the tens of millions of casualties after the war, I know what a huge threat they will face.

    Under everyone's surprised gazes, Lei Meng asked the soldiers to push a small car over. When he opened the oilcloth, he found boxes the size of a baby's fist. Yang Qiu picked up one of the boxes and said in a loud voice: "This is a small gift.  Inside is the soil I asked the soldiers to take from each of your hometowns, Wuchang, Xiangyang, Chongqing, Chengdu, Changsha, etc.! Mixed together it is the land! I hope it can bless you wherever you are.  Everything is safe and sound! I also hope you will remember the country! I hope you can work hard to gain knowledge and experience for the sake of national self-strength and the prosperity of the country! Ilike your relatives, I look forward to your return after studying."

    A small box contains a land weighing more than a thousand kilograms!  Even Hangel and Traun were a little excited by this unique farewell gift. After Miao Luo personally distributed the boxes to everyone's hands, more than a dozen girls who were studying abroad at public expense for the first time in history were already crying.  There were tears, and everyone held the box tightly.

    "Let's board the ship." Yang Qiu and Bingwen hugged each other hard: "Remember my words, no matter when and where, the most important thing is to come back safely!"

    "Everyone stands at attention salutes!"

    Amid the solemn and solemn military ceremony, students stepped onto the deck one by one. They leaned on the railings, stared at each other amidst the whistling whistle, and embarked on the road to study with the dream of serving the country.

    As the three ships disappeared at the end of the Huangpu River, the five-year Three Thousand Study Abroad Program was officially launched. In the next five years, a total of 3,000 selected students will set foot on the soil of the United States and Europe. 394 of them were due to illness, war  and later the influenza of the century, and never returned to the motherland.

    After sending the students off, Yang Qiu rushed back to the headquarters of the National Socialist Party in Shanghai, which was the house he rented when he first came here. When he took Miao Luo's hand and walked into the hall, a message suddenly came from the telegraph room next door.  With a shout, Wang Zhengting and Chen Guofu ran over excitedly waving telegrams.

    "ChairmanBeijing has sent statistics!" Wang Zhengting said excitedly: "The Democratic Party won 283 seats, and we won 221 seats! More than the legal half!"

    Can more than half really form a government when the National Assembly opens in March?  Yang Qiu was much calmer than them. He encouraged the two of them for a few words and then walked upstairs. Just when he reached the stairs, Jiang Fangzhen blocked him and brought him some bad news.

    Yuan Shikai is ill

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