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Volume 2 Beijing Story Chapter 103 Going up the mountain to fight a tiger

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    Update time: 2012-07-21

    "How can that be done? Our company has invested a lot of money to sign a contract with your Chinese company, and the deposit has been paid! How can this stop!" French Minister Kant blew his beard and was a little anxious!

    "Mr. Kant, this matter is not urgent. Although tonight is not a formal negotiation between the ministers of the four countries and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the people who can speak are here. We might as well explain the issues of mutual concern first, and then see  How about seeing if the answers given by each other are satisfactory to the other party or the third party?¡±

    Wang Geng took out a cigar, rubbed it gently, and said with a smile.

    "I agree with Mr. Wang Geng's suggestion! Otherwise, it would be too inefficient for everyone to chat in a polite manner!" Japan's Minister Hayashi Gonsuke is obviously an impatient guy, and he feels that Wang Geng's words are exactly what he wants.

    ¡°Secretary Xia, what do you think?¡± The mature British Minister Zhu Erdian stroked his three-goat beard and asked the somewhat neglected Chinese Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs with a smile.

    "No problem. Wang Geng is the protagonist tonight. I'm just setting up a bridge for him and acting as a temporary translator, if necessary. I suggest that the highly respected Mr. Zhu Erdian be the diplomatic representative of China and the secret envoy of the four countries.  Moderator of the consultation meeting, what do you think?"

    Xia Yiting is not stupid either. Duan Qirui has been waving his olive branch to Tang Hualong and himself for almost half a year. Xia Yiting may not fully accept Duan Qirui's ideas in terms of unification by force, but as a senior diplomat, participating in the war and as soon as possible  The benefits that participating in the war can bring to China on the international political stage are obvious, and he unswervingly supports Premier Duan on this point.

    To say that Tang Hualong and Xia Yiting had never made it clear that they would defect to the Prime Minister, it was largely because Xu Shuzheng, a fellow Jiangsu fellow, was really domineering and difficult to get along with. The sudden emergence of Wang Geng made Xia Yiting's eyes light up. Obviously Duan Qirui  Having realized that Xu Shuzheng alone was not enough for the Anhui Clan and him, Xia Yiting felt that his prospects after defecting to Duan Qirui would be brighter than before.

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    "Okay, I, Lao Zhu, will use Paul's position to be your host again!" British Minister Zhu Erdian said with a smile.

    If the Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang were here, the Chinese Foreign Minister should be the host of the secret consultation on seniority. Xia Yiting, Wang Geng and Wang Geng are obviously too young now, especially Wang Geng is simply too young. At this time  It is most appropriate that Zhu Erdian, the oldest diplomat, comes to host the event!

    In fact, 65-year-old Zhu Erdian has played such a host role countless times during his 40 years of experience as a diplomat in China. He can be considered an old friend of the Chinese people and an old friend of ministers from various countries!

    "French Minister Kant's question: When will labor recruitment and dispatch be resumed? Well, this is also the first issue of concern to the British government! Alexander, do you have any other questions?" Zhu Erdian took out a small notebook and pen from his pocket,  As he asked, he started writing quickly. The old man was obviously a careful person.

    "In addition to the issue of labor dispatch, the second issue is when will the Chinese government join the war! There are no other issues for the time being!" French Minister Alexander Kant waved his hand.

    "Well, that's a good question. The British government is also urgently concerned about when China can officially join the war! So, the problems between Britain and France are very simple. The first is the issue of labor dispatch. The second is when China can join the war. We need the exact time instead of  Blindly evading!" Zhu Erdian raised his head and looked at Japanese Minister Lin Quansuke.

    "Japan's first concern is the reasons and motivations behind the transfer of the 16th Chinese Mixed Brigade from Langfang to Nanyuan. The second concern is when China will join the war. Can the government convince the president and Congress? The third concern is, China -  When will the 5 million yen borrowed by the government at the beginning of the year in the name of preparing for the war be repaid! If the Chinese government keeps delaying its participation in the war, the Japanese government will ask for the loan to be withdrawn!" Lin Quansuke quickly stated Japan's concerns.

    Wang Geng and Xia Yiting frowned after hearing this, and they were cursing in their hearts. This little devil's appearance is too ugly. How dare a Guoguo eater dare to threaten people like this?

    Zhu Erdian seemed to be used to the Japanese style. He smiled slightly and wrote down these three questions from Lin Quanzhu in a small notebook. Then he raised his head and looked at the American Minister Rui Enshi.

    "Paul, what's the problem with the United States?" The United Kingdom and the United States are a family, and the United States is now the largest creditor of the Allied Powers. The American minister Rui Enshi seems to be the one with the most weight among the ministers of several countries.

    "The U.S. government is concerned about when China can join the war, and how much substantial help it can provide to the Allies if it joins the war!" Rui Enshi said concisely and comprehensively.

    ?Zhu Erdian wrote it down seriously, turned to Xia Yiting and Wang Geng and said,

    "Do you two have any concerns with the Chinese government?" Zhu Erdian looked alternately at Xia Yiting and Wang Geng. Since Wang Geng was the supervisor of war participation and the supervisor of negotiations with the United States, he was obviously the actual person in charge.

    Wang Geng and Xia Yiting looked at each other, and Xia Yiting rushed to say, "Supervisor Wang, just tell me, I'm all ears!"

    ¡°What the Chinese government is concerned about is how much economic and military assistance the United States and the Allied Powers can provide if China declares its participation in the war, so that China¡¯s participation in the war can play a practical role, not just in terms of morality and formalism!¡±

    Zhu Erdian wrote it down carefully, then raised his head with a smile and said, "It seems that except for the trivial issues that Japan is concerned about, other countries have similar issues. How about it? Who can answer it first?"

    The issues that countries care about each other all revolve around the theme of participating in the war. The difference is that Japan and China are more pragmatic and directly impose conditions, while Britain and France are more pragmatic. Anyway, Britain and France are now stuck in the quagmire of the Western Front of the European War and cannot extricate themselves.  , is the recipient of assistance and not others. It is impossible for Britain and France to provide assistance in reverse.

    It is said to be an informal and secret consultation among the five countries. In fact, Britain and France are the ones who passively ask for help, while China and the United States are the ones who intend to lend a helping hand. Japan, as for Japan, is looking to get a share of the pie and benefit from it!  It is China and the United States that contribute people and efforts, and the United States and Japan contribute money and equipment. Britain and France really have no say at this time.

    Wang Geng and Xia Yiting looked at each other. Xia Yiting hesitated to speak. Although the cabinet had made some progress in promoting participation in the war, it was still a long way from convincing Li Yuanhong and the Congress. He didn't know Wang Geng's confidence.  Where did He Arrogance come from? Could it be that in just one week, this guy and Xu Shuzheng had already done something secretly?

    "Since I am the supervisor of the War Preparatory Office, I will answer the Japanese Minister's questions!" Wang Geng lit the cigar in his hand, took a nice puff, and said with a smile.

    "I'm all ears! I'd like to hear the details." Lin Quanzhu leaned forward and took out a small notebook and half a pencil from his pocket, preparing to record it.

    According to Wang Geng¡¯s request, the attach¨¦s and translators of the ministers from various countries did not enter the hall, but waited in other rooms in the private room.

    "As for the transfer of the 16th Mixed Brigade, it is completely China's internal affairs. There is no need to answer. But this is the first time I have met you, so some things are not that important. The first reason is the transfer of the 16th Mixed Brigade from Langfang to Nanyuan.  It¡¯s because I don¡¯t want to travel between Beijing and Langfang!¡±

    Wang Geng narrowed his eyes and looked at Lin Quan for assistance.

    "Why is this? Is Supervisor Wang still in charge of the 16th Mixed Brigade?" Lin Quanzhu really didn't know that Wang Geng concurrently served as the brigade commander of the 16th Mixed Brigade. He only knew that Feng Yuxiang was dismissed from the post of brigade commander not long ago, how could he know that the brigade  Someone took over the long-standing position so quickly?

    "I forgot to tell you that Wang Geng's other title is Major General Counselor of the Ministry of War, and he also serves as the brigade commander of the 16th Composite Brigade!" Xia Yiting beat the drum at the right time.

    "Suo! General Wang is really young and promising!" Lin Quanzhu was surprised. This guy actually brought troops?  No wonder Wang Geng has a more heroic spirit than Xia Yiting, a scholar.

    "What about the second reason?" French Minister Kant asked anxiously.

    "The second reason is naturally because I am the War Preparation Supervisor. The 16th Mixed Brigade was transferred to Nanyuan in order to prepare for the formation of the war army as soon as possible. Of course, this depends on how much help I, the War Preparation Supervisor, can get from you. Minister Lin  Didn¡¯t you just clamor for the 5 million yen loan to be withdrawn? If this happens, not to mention joining the war army, even the 16th mixed brigade may have to be disbanded on the spot! "

    Wang Geng said calmly, "But we will definitely notify the mission as soon as possible. Who knows whether homeless rebels will flock to the Japanese Embassy in Dongjiaomin Lane to ask for an explanation or something!"
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