Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

"Before the First World War, the United States' industrial output was already at the forefront of the world. In the early days of the First World War, China conducted arms transactions with the warring parties as a "neutral" and made a lot of war fortune. In view of this, the Americans could only be in the cracks of China Even so, the arms trade with some small countries participating in the war has achieved rich returns. At the same time, because the United States is far away from the European battlefield, although it participated in the war at a later stage, its direct losses were very small compared with European countries, and it became one of the participating countries in the Eastern Aid Plan. First, it has also become one of the creditor countries after the war. Therefore, after the economic depression in Europe after the war, the U.S. economy has begun to recover. The early accumulation of economic strength has laid the foundation for the prosperity of the U.S. economy. The promotion and application of scientific and technological achievements, emerging The development of industry and the movement to rationalize production are the main driving forces for the rapid development of the US economy after the war." Wu Tingfang reported.

Guan Xuqing knew that after the assassination of US President William McKinley, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt became the first person in American history to succeed the President as a Vice President.After Roosevelt became president, he mainly established resource protection policies in the country, protected forests, minerals, oil and other resources, established the Fair Trade Act, and promoted labor-management reconciliation.Pursuing the Monroe Doctrine abroad, implementing a policy of expansion, building a powerful army, and interfering in American affairs.He emphasized that the U.S. government should protect the interests of big capitalists.He believes that "the cause of America is the enterprise."Officials do not get involved in matters such as business mergers, combinations, and stock issuance, abandon plans to control prices and regulate production, and let capitalists do everything.

"Under the guidance of Roosevelt's series of enlightened policies, the economic development of the United States grew at a relatively rapid rate and gradually tended to prosperity, with annual productivity increasing to 4%. During this period, the industrial production of the United States nearly doubled. National Total income increased from US$ 246 billion before the war to US$ 528.1 billion after the war, an increase of about 53%. The average labor productivity of workers increased by about 3.8% per year, and the per capita income increased from US$ 220 to US$ 681. The proportion of the United States in the total industrial output value of the capitalist world has increased from 8 percent before the war to 13.5 percent after the war. At present, the United States has a gold reserve of 10 billion US dollars, accounting for 9 percent of the world's total gold reserves. More than 10, approaching [-] percent."

Guan Xuqing nodded, signaling Wu Tingfang to continue.

"The economic prosperity of the United States is mainly manifested in the rapid development of industrial production. The production of the electrical industry, the steel industry and the construction industry have all experienced high levels, especially their automobile industry. The automobile industry has directly and indirectly provided employment for 500 million people. Opportunities, and contributed to the huge growth of oil, tire manufacturing, road construction and steel industry. The production of steel and pig iron reached 3700 million tons and 2300 million tons respectively, creating the highest level in history. The most important industry after automobiles is electrical appliances Manufacture of machinery and implements and the electrical industry. One of the main causes of economic growth in the United States was the technological revolution which stimulated increases in the productivity of labor. The use of new machinery and advances in the management of technology,

In the United States, output per worker per hour in manufacturing rose by 32 percent in the postwar years.The overall industrial productivity increased by 40 percent and that of agriculture by 26 percent.Many industries underwent technological transformation.Assembly line technology is widely used in automobile manufacturing, shipbuilding and munitions and other departments. "

Resurgence: World War II Chapter 4 China Speed

Guan Xuqing looked at Wu Tingfang with satisfaction, and expressed his satisfaction that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can grasp such detailed economic development data of the United States: "It seems that you are paying attention. These data cannot be leaked, and they are only used as a reference for the empire's annual development plan."

"Zha. According to the situation in the hands of the minister, the production tools in the United States have also been greatly improved. Their steel industry has adopted continuous rolling mills, and the efficiency has increased by 40 to 50 times. The construction industry has adopted electric tools. Mixers and conveyor belts, etc. In order to promote technological transformation, many American companies have either independently or jointly carried out research work. And they are already embarking on a management revolution, which is a new attempt in any country in the world. As in our country, the economy The development of the United States has increased the urban population of the United States. In the years after the war, more than 1000 million people flowed into the cities from the countryside, and the populations of the three cities of New York, Chicago and Philadelphia have exceeded 100 million. The so-called satellite towns developed rapidly. These suburbs became residential areas for the upper classes.”

Guan Xuqing's eyes flickered: "I really want to hear the comparison between the economic development of the empire and the United States."

Wu Tingfang hummed and continued: "The development of the empire is different from that of the United States. Since China has entered an industrialized economy from a purely agricultural economy, many infrastructures are extremely unsound. Fortunately, the empire started very early. To realize the process of industrialization, the empire's system helps to concentrate and use the country's manpower, material resources, and financial resources. Moreover, the country's first priority is to develop heavy industries such as military industry, equipment industry, and energy industry, plus foreign advanced technology and a large number of The influx of capital has enabled China's heavy industry to develop very rapidly, reaching a level that worried Western countries from the very beginning."

At this time, Yang Rui, Minister of Industry, licked his dry lips and said: "In the three years after the war, the industrial productivity of the empire increased by 50%, and the agricultural industry increased by 20%. The assembly line production mode has accounted for 70% of the entire industry. [-] out of [-]. Due to the introduction of a large number of industrial technologies from the United States and the influx of a large number of German engineers and technicians, the technological breakthrough and transformation of Chinese industry were further strengthened. Then, we also carried out the industrial management revolution closely following the United States. Managed by experts with strong professional skills. Due to the direct adoption of new industries, China's industry has taken off from a very high starting point.

The rapid development of the economy driven by industry has also accelerated the urban development process of the empire. The number of cities in the empire with a population of more than 100 million has reached 22, and a total of about 4000 million people have moved from the countryside to the cities.But unlike the United States, the satellite cities of big cities have not developed much. This is related to the traditional Chinese philosophy, and the result is that the cities are getting bigger and bigger.For example, Chongqing had a population of 120 million before the war, but now it has reached 400 million, and the city area has expanded by four times; another example is Chengdu, which has built two ring roads, the entire city has expanded by six times, and the population has also increased. reached 4 million people.One in the southwest and one in the northeast, two super-large industrial bases have begun to take shape, and the coastal area has become China's financial center, light industry and commercial center. "

Guan Xuqing said calmly: "This is what I want."

He glanced at Sheng Xuanhuai, Minister of Commerce, who immediately understood and went out to play: "At present, almost all important heavy industries in the empire are in the hands of the government, and almost all private capital has entered light industry and commerce. Due to the strong government The economic policy made the imperial industry grow explosively in the three years after the war. As one of the future strategic pillars of the industry, the automobile industry, in addition to trucks, is seriously insufficient due to the lack of purchasing power of ordinary people. The automobile industry has become a major obstacle restricting the development of the automobile industry." Sheng Xuanhuai then set his sights on Yang Rui.

Yang Rui continued: "In order to solve this problem, I thought of microcars that have broad prospects in the future market, so I proposed a method to start from two aspects at the same time. The first is to vigorously develop automobile exports, and the second is to develop microcars. One of the technical problems in the development of micro-cars is the miniaturization and lightening of the engine, which has not been solved in foreign countries. Of course, this is also related to their unawareness of the economic benefits brought by micro-cars. But after a year of vigorous research, and With the help of German engineers and technicians, a series of micro-engines have finally been successfully developed."

Yang Rui took out a drawing from his pocket and presented it to the emperor, and then said: "Please take a look, the emperor, this is a series of engines designed and developed by Mr. Karl Benz. The total weight of this series of engines is 219 kg to 368 kg, and the power is 34 to 52 horsepower, using four cylinders, with a displacement of 0.9 to 1.6 liters. This engine with the highest level in the world at that time enabled the rapid development of the imperial miniature automobile industry. But there is a problem that has to be said, that is, the lack of road construction is also It is a huge problem that restricts the development of the automobile industry. Fortunately, the emperor was aware of this problem very early. Therefore, the planning that accounted for a considerable proportion in the three years after the war was road construction. At present, the mileage of imperial highways has reached More than 50 kilometers, of course, there are hundreds of thousands of kilometers of rural roads that can only pass through miniature cars and tractors, and 6 bridges for both railways and roads have been built in Nanjing, Wuhan, Chongqing and other places on the Yangtze River, and have also been built on the Yellow River. Nine Yellow River Bridges were built. The railway construction has also achieved gratifying results. The national railway mileage is 9 kilometers. It is especially important that the Suixi Line (Suiye to Xi’an) running through the northwest and southwest and the Jingyu Line running through Mongolia ( Beijing to Yuwubaikal Port), so that the border of the empire is no longer a place where transportation is inconvenient and materials are scarce. The gradually improved transportation network also provides great convenience for the flow of materials in the country. The port construction has also reached a new height, Vladivostok , Dalian, Tianjinwei, Qingdao, Lianyungang, Shanghai, and Zhanjiang have reached the annual throughput of 12 million tons; inland river ports such as Nanjing, Wuhan, Chongqing, Boli, etc. have also reached the annual throughput of 100 tons scale."

Yang Rui paused for a moment, glanced at the emperor's face, there was no change, and continued: "As for air transportation, since the aviation industry in the empire and the world has just started, and the aviation technology reserve is too thin, it is still in the further development stage. However, out of consideration for future wars, I still dare to say that I hope to build airports near major cities and military areas.”

Guan Xuqing said: "Zun Zuo, I think so too. The development of the empire cannot be limited to the current situation. Once the aviation industry develops in the future, it will be too late to temporarily build an airport."

Yang Rui said after Xie En: "As a basic industry, the metallurgical industry has also made great progress. At present, the annual steel output of the empire has reached 5000 million tons, and most of the steel plants have also adopted new technologies such as continuous rolling. Various non-ferrous metals The production of coal has also reached nearly 100 million tons. Coal production has even exceeded the government's expectations and reached an astonishing 2 million tons. Due to the newly developed large oil fields in Daqing, Karamay and the northern Chala and Tengda, China's oil Production has also far exceeded the government's expectations, reaching 2000 million tons, and the development of the Sichuan Basin and the Suiding Oil and Gas Field in Northeast Sichuan has enabled some residents of major cities in Sichuan to start using clean natural gas as fuel."

"Okay, oil is a very important energy material, and natural gas is a clean energy that can replace oil in the future. Therefore, on the basis of vigorously developing oil resources, we must concentrate on the development and application of other matters. Several ministries have reported that the same Now, I still want to hear if the Ministry of Agriculture has anything to report, after all, agriculture is still the basis for the development of the empire." Guan Xuqing set his sights on Yang Shenxiu, the new Minister of Agriculture.

Yang Shenxiu coughed dryly, and went out to play: "Agricultural machinery is a highlight of the agricultural development of the empire, and it is also an item that the emperor attaches great importance to. In the rural areas of the plain area, 10% of the cultivated land has achieved simple mechanization. Farming and harvesting. A large number of tractors and agricultural locomotives produced by private enterprises have also greatly enhanced the development of agricultural mechanization. So far, the annual output of tractors is 8000, while the annual output of agricultural vehicles has reached about [-]... ..."

Guan Xuqing smiled and said, "Dear dear friends, don't underestimate this tractor. It is the prototype of a tank. Many aspects of the tank are built according to the design of the tractor."

Everyone nodded.

Yang Shenxiu nodded to the emperor, and continued: "The newly developed three provinces in the east and three provinces in the north (the new territory cut from Russia is mostly the East Siberia region, and Guan Xuqing turned it into the three provinces in northern China. Therefore, it is called the three northern provinces) due to the extensive use of greenhouse cultivation and has become the new granary of the empire. Its grain output has reached more than half of the output of the Jiangnan fishing and rice town. In Sichuan, Jiangnan and the south, due to the extensive promotion of double-season Rice and three-crop rice have also brought food production to an unprecedented level. At present, the national food production has reached four times that of before the war. Therefore, on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, I hereby promise to the emperor that within this five-year plan, we will be in the northern part of the empire. completely eradicate hunger in the region.”

"Well, I've remembered your words. If there is any request for food from me in the future, I will ask you first." Guan Xuqing said with a smile.

Yang Rui cupped his hands and said, "Cha."

Finally, Liang Qichao, Prime Minister of the Imperial Cabinet, said: "Your Majesty, I have obtained the overall data on the development of the Empire. Due to the large number of new technologies and technological innovations adopted in the industry and agriculture of the entire Empire, the Empire's economy has grown by an astonishing 38% per year. The speed of growth is extremely fast, and the total economic volume and fiscal revenue have reached twice the level before the war. The world's major media have exclaimed that the development of the empire is a "magic Chinese speed". Specifically, the total industrial output of the empire has reached 120 90 million yuan, the total value of agricultural production reached 90 billion yuan, and the total output value of commerce, finance, foreign trade and other industries reached 300 billion yuan. Therefore, it is not difficult to conclude that the current empire's gross national product has reached 5 billion yuan, which is higher than the implementation of the first During the five-year plan, it increased by 32 times, and the fiscal revenue reached 78 billion. The fly in the ointment is that the per capita income is only 2240 yuan, and the number of laborers engaged in industrial production in the country has reached more than 1 million, and the number of laborers engaged in agricultural production is 0360 million. The number of workers in the industry was 3533 million.

Guan Xuqing rubbed his chin and said with a smile: "China speed? I like this word. The empire has a large population. Even if the total economic output is large, if the two offset each other, the per capita income will also be low. This still needs a process. However, Now the development of the empire is enough to be proud of. What I want to say is that China cannot slow down, and China must always become the world leader!"

ps: Three changes today.Ask for flowers, brothers! ! !

Resurgence: World War II Chapter 4 Negotiations Break Down

After the imperial meeting, Wu Tingfang immediately sent telegrams to the London government and Queen Victoria in accordance with the emperor's will, and sent a note to the British ambassador to China Ersigny, reaffirming China's position on the Hong Kong issue and expressing the need to hold Sino-British negotiations as soon as possible. requirements.But as expected, the British only replied with a short telegram, hoping to sit down and discuss the Hong Kong issue after restoring the bad economic situation in the UK, and vaguely expressed to the Chinese side that the second loan should be in place as soon as possible. ask.

On this day, Wu Tingfang reported the situation to the emperor with a sour face. Guan Xuqing was well prepared for the reaction of the British. He immediately ordered the Imperial Investment Bank to immediately terminate its financial assistance to the British Empire.As a result, the British immediately panicked, and most of the entrusted construction and ongoing construction projects in the UK had to be interrupted due to lack of follow-up funds. Investors' confidence was hit hard, and the industrial stock and futures prices in London that day became It plummeted, and countless British companies went bankrupt and went bankrupt overnight, while the Chinese companies there were quite well prepared because they had been notified in advance from the country, because they had not been greatly impacted.

Even the most stupid British people understand the purpose of China's doing this. The economy is always linked to politics. The indifference to the Hong Kong issue caused the British people to suffer irreparable losses overnight. After the consultations, the once invincible empire on which the sun never sets had no choice but to bow its head high to its eastern creditors, eagerly expressing its agreement with the request of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hoping to start negotiations on the Hong Kong issue as soon as possible. The reason for this urgency is that the United Kingdom People know that if this negotiation does not make substantive progress as soon as possible, China's funds may never be in place.

After repeated consultations, the two sides finally decided to hold the first negotiation in London on November 11.

The Chinese government delegation arrived in London the day before the negotiation. The leader of the negotiation was the British Foreign Secretary, Lord Smegle, who led the negotiation with a group of important officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.On the Chinese side, it was natural for Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang to come forward.

Smegley is a slightly thin-looking official in his fifties with a mustache. Although he can barely squeeze out a smile, he can't hide the arrogance in his bones.But he always remembered Her Majesty's unquestionable words before the arrival: no matter what the conditions, the Hong Kong issue must not be compromised with the Chinese, and the main task of this negotiation is to delay the time as much as possible.

Accompanying Wu Tingfang were Chen Jitong, director of the European Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Huang Zunxian, director of the Asian Department, and the interpreter and entourage of the Foreign Affairs Office.

Smegley just shook hands with Wu Tingfang as a courtesy, and said with a livid face, "Your Excellency, the political officer has been waiting for a long time, let's go in." Wu Tingfang nodded and walked in boldly.

The British side presided over the negotiations was Smith, the political officer of the Foreign Office.Before the negotiation, the two sides talked a lot of nonsense, which is not difficult for Wu Tingfang, who has been in the officialdom for many years, but the British are eager to get financial assistance from China from this negotiation.Foreign Secretary Smegle was very dissatisfied with Smith's irrelevance, so he stood up and said: "Your Excellency, we all know that some misunderstandings occurred between the two countries some time ago, and I am very sorry about it. Now we are arguing about who is right and who is wrong It’s meaningless, our government is very sincere in conducting peace talks with your country.”

Wu Tingfang sneered secretly. After dealing with these foreigners for so many years, he knew their attitudes best. In their eyes, they could let go of anything as long as it was beneficial.Right now, seeing that the Chinese government wants to cut off economic aid, they put on a sincere face and think themselves a fool.

Wu Tingfang immediately pointed out: "During the Beijing Peace Conference a few years ago, His Majesty the Emperor of my country stated the position of the empire, and now I reiterate that it is not a question of whether Hong Kong can be taken back, but a question of when and how it will be taken back. In this negotiation, we hope that your government can show sincerity and agree on a specific timetable." Wu Tingfang was righteous and did not procrastinate, and immediately showed his point of view.

Seeing Wu Tingfang's awe-inspiring attitude, Smith couldn't help being surprised, which also deepened his doubts and fears.The Chinese have clearly made up their minds, and it can be seen from the attitude of the other party that they will never give up if they fail to achieve their expected goals in this negotiation.But Her Majesty the Queen has already instructed that on the one hand, Hong Kong must never be returned, and on the other hand, a compromise must be reached with the Chinese in terms of financial assistance. This task is really extremely depressing!When Smith didn't know how to answer, Smegley said gloomyly: "The Hong Kong issue has a long history. It was an express agreement signed between your Qing government and the British Empire. Today, that agreement is still preserved in Her Majesty's In the palace, the whole world knows about it."

Wu Tingfang refused to admit it and said: "Mr. Smeagley, let me first correct one of your mistakes. China is now called the Chinese Empire, and it is no longer the same government as the Qing Dynasty. All unequal agreements signed by the former Qing government and other countries Treaties, the empire will not recognize."

Smegle sneered: "What is the emperor's last name?"

Wu Tingfang's face suddenly became angry. The other party's words were extremely disrespectful. He obviously meant that your emperor's surname is still Aixinjueluo. How can you say that it has nothing to do with the Qing Dynasty?The disguise is a kind of satire on the Chinese emperor.

From the very beginning to now, the negotiation has become more and more intense, and the atmosphere has become more and more tense.It was Chen Jitong who saw that the situation was about to become tense, so he stood up quickly and said, "The Chinese Empire has 56 ethnic groups, and it is a big family of unity and harmony. No one will allow an inch of the empire's territory to be ceded."

Chen Jitong's answer was just right, concealing the emperor's ethnicity issue, and affirming China's position on the Hong Kong issue.

Smegley was stunned for a moment, and said: "I'm afraid China is not strong enough to forcibly take back Hong Kong. Don't forget that in this world, the British Empire can be called the empire on which the sun never sets. What is certain is that in At this time, you are not our British opponents. As long as we are really determined, China’s army and naval power will never be able to stop the empire’s footsteps. It’s not that the United Kingdom does not have the strength to defeat you, China, but I hope that some misunderstandings will not give the two countries Cause more casualties. Please don't take this kind of good intentions as a cowardly show! If you really want to live in peace with the empire, show your sincerity, otherwise you are * the empire to use force at all costs Respond."

Wu Tingfang laughed instead of anger when he heard this. He suddenly stood up, looked at the panic-stricken Smith and said, "In this case, there is no need to talk any further. I am here to negotiate and negotiate on behalf of the Imperial Foreign Office. Yes, since your Excellency has involved this matter in the military, I think this is beyond the scope of our negotiations today, and there is no need for me to waste my time here." Said and walked out first, Chen Jitong and Huang Zunxian Jian hurriedly followed out.

I only heard Smeigley shouting angrily from behind: "Shameless! The Chinese will never try to overpower the British Empire! This is absolutely not allowed!"

After the Chinese representative left, the political officer Smith wiped the cold sweat from his brow, and said to Smegle with a bitter face: "Your Excellency, I never imagined how this negotiation would end in this way? The war really Is it what we want?"

Smegley snorted: "The Chinese have expressed more than once that they want to take back Hong Kong by force. This is a serious provocation to the dignity of the empire. Now that the trouble has reached such a point today, we must show the Chinese that our Standing, our British Empire has never been afraid of threats of any kind, and we are even ready to fight back against these threats at any time!"

"But... in this way, it will be impossible for China to provide us with financial assistance, and our purpose of this negotiation will be defeated."

Smegley stared at Smith closely, his eyes radiated a terrifying light: "Mr. Smith, as a diplomat, I hope you can understand that nothing is more important than maintaining the dignity of the empire." It's over!"

Smith nodded abruptly.

"Master Zhongtang, are the conditions we are raising too harsh? Even now, we dare not say that the empire is stronger than Britain." Huang Zunxian took a few steps and chased after Wu Tingfang.

Wu Tingfang turned her head and glanced at Huang Zunxian lightly: "Gongdu, when dealing with foreigners, we must not only guard against arrogance and impetuosity, but also be neither humble nor overbearing, and judge the situation. The emperor has worked hard and won a victory that has not been seen in a century for China. If we are easily defeated by the British How can you be worthy of the emperor with a few false threats."

Huang Zunxian was embarrassed when he heard the words, and said in a low voice: "It's just that, even if an agreement is reached in the future, the imperial court will say that it is the credit of those who are fighting for it. Compliance with the constitution is not worth it for adults."

After hearing Huang Zunxian's words, Wu Tingfang's face sank immediately, and he stared at Huang Zunxian like an eagle: "Do you think it's worthless if we come to negotiate? Back to the negotiating table. Once upon a time, the British warships were invincible in the world, dozens of times that of our warships, and their guns were far superior to mine, and the British man-made ship industry was extremely powerful. At that time, China could not even produce steel, and warships It is sinking one ship and one ship is missing. Even under such circumstances, the emperor has never been afraid of the British. Now, God bless, the empire is booming. Could it be that I, Wu Tingfang, will disregard the national interests for the sake of face? Don’t say this again in the future. Mention." Wu Tingfang shook his hand violently, Huang Zunxian blushed, and quickly stepped aside.