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Volume 2 Beijing Story Chapter 107: Soldiers never tire of deceit

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    Update time: 2012-07-23

    "Wang Geng stood up and turned to Japanese Minister Lin Quan to help him,

    "Mr. Lin, although I am not the supervisor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' relations with Japan, I am still Prime Minister Duan's national policy adviser and diplomatic and military secretary. I look forward to a new chapter in the cooperation between China and Japan!"

    ¡°As he spoke, Wang Geng stretched out his hand to shake hands with Lin Quanzhu, who was a little overwhelmed. Then he turned to the American Minister Rui En and said,

    "Mr. Rui, whether China can participate in the war depends on how much support Premier Duan can get from you. I have said everything that needs to be said. I look forward to receiving encouraging and good news as soon as possible." He reached out and shook Rui Enshi's hand.

    This guy shook hands with Zhu Erdian and Kant politely, turned to Xia Yiting, who was also at a loss, and said with a smile,

    "Secretary-general, let's withdraw first. I don't know if the ministers of Russia, Germany and Austria have arrived today. You can introduce them to me later!"

    "Hey! Hey! Supervisor Wang, how can we leave before the matter is settled? The Chinese government has severed diplomatic relations with Germany and Austria. How can the ministers of these two countries come to attend the reception of the ministerial delegation! The status of the Russian minister is also  We haven¡¯t figured it out yet, so let¡¯s sit down and talk!¡± Hearing that Wang Geng was going to see the German, Austrian and Russian ministers, knowing that he was bluffing, the British minister Zhu Erdian couldn¡¯t help but stood up anxiously.  He grabbed Wang Geng¡¯s arm.

    "Minister Zhu Erdian, you are an old friend of the Chinese people. I have already said what I want to say just now. My headquarters is in Nanyuan. If you can accept my previous conditions, it will not be too late for us to sit down and talk. Otherwise, don't delay.  It¡¯s time for everyone. If the east is not bright and the west is bright, I believe that the governments of Britain, France, Japan and the United States should make a decision whether to support Premier Duan and his cabinet in China or the separatist forces in other places!¡±

    As he spoke, Wang Geng turned to Japanese Minister Lin Quanzhu and said, "Minister Lin, our relationship with Prime Minister Duan and Japan has always been very good. We hope that Japan can play a greater role between China and the great powers! If you have any questions, you can always come to us.  Mr. Xia may come directly to my Nanyuan as a guest!"

    Before Lin Quanzhu could react, the man turned to the American Minister Rui Enshi and said, "Mr. Rui, Washington will not hinder you from making wise decisions, but the source of Sino-US cooperation must start from you. President Wilson and his  I still know a few people in the cabinet. If you have any difficulties, just tell me and I will smooth things over for you!"

    After saying that, Wang Geng bowed gracefully, pulled the overwhelmed Foreign Undersecretary Xia Yiting and left the private room on this floor of the US Embassy in the Six Nations Hotel without looking back.

    "Wang Geng, what you said today is too exaggerated. Does Premier Duan know the conditions you mentioned? It will really offend the United States and Japan and make things difficult for us in the future!"

    When he went downstairs, Xia Yiting couldn't help complaining. Weak countries have always had no diplomacy. Chinese diplomats have been groveling in front of the envoys of the great powers for a day or two. Just now, Wang Geng's arrogant performance made Xia Yiting, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs,  It was scary to watch.

    "When it's time to bluff, you have to bluff. Now the United States, Japan, Britain and France are asking for help from us. We are barefoot and are not afraid of wearing shoes. The situation in Russia is unstable. If we really unite Germany, Austria and Russia to make peace, we can win this war."  If the war continues, Britain and France can't afford it. I heard that all men between the ages of 15 and 60 in Britain and France are being mobilized for conscription. They are the ones who can't afford to hold them back!"

    Wang Geng lowered his voice and comforted Xia Yiting, whose face turned pale.

    "Is China sending 3 million expeditionary troops in the future to bluff them? This really shocked me. The total number of the entire army in the Republic of China was less than 1 million!" Xia Yiting grabbed Wang Geng's arm and asked  .

    "Brother Tingzhai! You are too honest. You have never been tired of deceit. According to my estimation, the United States can only recruit and train 3 million to 4 million soldiers at most when it participates in the war. It can only send 1 million to 2 million to the European battlefield. China's mobilization and logistics support capabilities  It is far worse than the United States, a powerful capitalist country. Let alone 3 million expeditionary troops, 300,000 in half a year would be huge! "

    Since Wang Geng had the intention to win over Xia Yiting and use it for his own use in the future, he did not intend to hide it from him and explained to him while going downstairs.

    "After the announcement of the severance of diplomatic relations last month, did the German and Austrian ministers really rush back home?" Wang Geng turned to Xia Yiting after getting out of the elevator.

    "Last month, after Wu Tingfang sent a note to the German Minister on behalf of the Chinese government to announce the severance of diplomatic relations between China and Germany, the German Minister Paulvon Hintze returned to China. Now it is said that the German Consul General in Shanghai, Hubert Knipping, is staying behind to take charge of contacts between the two countries! Austria  He was originally the charge d¡¯affaires in China, but the Austrian charge d¡¯affaires De Ful is still hanging around in Beijing.¡±

    As for Russia, after the Russian Czar abdicated in mid-March, the Russian Minister to China, Kudashev, was authorized by the Russian Provisional Government to stay. Due to the unstable domestic political situation in Russia, I don¡¯t know when the new Minister will be sent out!  "Xia Yiting replied calmly.

    "Well, Mr. Xia,In this case, just let it go and find some excuse tomorrow morning to meet with the agents of the German and Austrian embassy in Beijing. You have to find an empty room, invite them to drink tea and read newspapers, and let them sit for a long time.  go back!  The same goes for the Russian envoy. Let's sing a show and show it to Zhu Erdian and others!  "Wang Geng looked at Xia Yiting and said with a smile.

    "It's no problem to invite the Russian minister. China has severed diplomatic relations with Germany and Austria, so we can invite the agent here casually Prime Minister Duan, do you want to ask for instructions first?" Xia Yiting was stunned for a moment and mumbled.

    "What are you afraid of? We are just singing a play. There is no need to alarm Prime Minister Duan. I will tell him later. By the way, you still have to provide me with the office and translation secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I am a pair of beautiful people."  The Director of Negotiations can't always meet with foreign ministers in Nanyuan Military Camp, right? Gu Weijun's telegrams have to be copied and forwarded to our Nanyuan Headquarters every day, right?"

    Wang Geng grabbed Xia Yiting's hand and whispered a request.

    "Originally, it was assigned to you, but the Prime Minister said that you may have to make your own arrangements. You may not dare to use the person I gave you from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!" Xia Yiting said truthfully. This Ministry of Foreign Affairs has always been a member of the Southern Party.  In the control department, Duan Qirui was obviously worried that Wang Geng would be unfamiliar with the situation when he first arrived. By then, Mei Se would miss important events if someone planted his eyes and ears around him.

    "Secretary Xia, Prime Minister Duan is fifty-two years old this year. In terms of character, qualifications, prestige and ability, he is the best candidate to lead Beiyang and lead the country after President Yuan. What he lacks is someone like Xu Youzheng. In terms of diplomacy, I  It seems that Prime Minister Duan is very optimistic about Mr. Xia!" Wang Geng whispered half-seriously. It was still early, and the two sat down on the sofa in a corner of the banquet hall and chatted quietly.

    "Really? Just call me Tingzhai, otherwise it won't be too public! What is your word? Did the Prime Minister really say that?" Xia Yiting said with joy on his face.

    "Okay, brother Tingzhai, just call me by my name. My original name was Shouqing, but I haven't used it since I studied in the United States. I'll ask Prime Minister Duan to pick another one for me later!" Wang Geng touched his head and felt a little embarrassed.  , Shouqing, I can¡¯t even remember which teacher at Tsinghua University gave him the name.

    "The Prime Minister is the leader of a country. He can be so straightforward and praise you in front of others. However, I still have some ability to judge people. It is true that Premier Duan admires you. Xu Youzheng, you, and me, when it comes to it, we all  You are a fellow from Jiangsu, and your town of Zhenjiang is in an iron triangle with Wuxi and Xu Shuzheng in the north of the Yangtze River. It is fate! If you ask me, this position of Foreign Affairs Minister belongs to you!"

    Wang Geng didn¡¯t care at all that he was just a newbie who was favored by Duan Qirui when he first came to Duan Qirui, but he actually waved an olive branch and started to drink Xia Yiting.

    "Brother Wang, you are right. In theory, Mr. Duan's character and ability are quite good, but he is a bit trusting in hiring people. Xu Youzheng's ability is absolutely convincing, but his temper is too bad and his mind is not that big  . A bit young. It¡¯s really not easy to get along with, but I don¡¯t think he will do anything to you for the time being. After all, your brother is a popular person in front of Prime Minister Duan!¡±

    Xia Yiting's face turned red and white for a while. In his eyes, although Wang Geng was young, he was a capable catfish. Maybe having another Wang Geng under Duan Qirui's command could really eliminate the dullness of Xu Shuzheng's dominance in the past.  Depending on the weather, people who are not directly related to him may really have a chance to join Prime Minister Duan.

    As for the Minister-General of Foreign Affairs, Xia Yiting did not dare to think wildly. The Republic of China cabinet was going up and down at any time, so it would be better to be a deputy minister and hold on to the real power of the ministry.

    "Brother Tingzhai, I know you may be thinking that being the Minister-General of Foreign Affairs who is about to resign at any time is not as practical as being the Deputy Minister holding the real power of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is understandable for you to think so before. After all, the cabinet of the Republic of China is more likely to collapse than to overthrow.  The book is still fast, but the times are changing. No matter from the perspective of the country or the perspective of personal development, the way out is becoming smaller and smaller! "

    "How do you say this? I would like to hear the details!" Xia Yiting was shocked and couldn't help but understand.
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