Ernst Laitz took the initiative to show his favor, and Zhao Shouhong naturally agreed. Together with Alfred and Ludwig, the four had a happy chat.

"Ma'am, can I ask you to dance." At this moment, Yang Xizi came over and said to Sun Yuting.He saw three big entrepreneurs surrounding Zhao Shouhong, chatting eagerly all the time, and Yang Xizi knew that the leader was making money again.Seeing Sun Yuting at a loss, Yang Xizi came to make a rescue.

Sun Yuting was invited by Yang Xizi, her face showed a look of embarrassment, and she looked at Zhao Shouhong with a questioning look.Seeing Yang Xizi's actions, Zhao Shouhong naturally knew what the other person was thinking, he nodded and said, "Go, dance and relax."

Zhao Shouhong agreed, but Sun Yuting didn't want to go, she shook her head and said, "Forget it, I'll just stand here for a while."

Seeing that Sun Yuting didn't go dancing, Yang Xizi couldn't force it either.Looking at the apologetic Zhao Shouhong, Yang Xizi was afraid that Sun Yuting would interfere with Zhao Shouhong's activities, so he had no choice but to say: "Madam, how about following me over there? I will introduce my wife and daughter to you."

Looking at Zhao Shouhong who was busy communicating with entrepreneurs, Sun Yuting also knew that he should not be disturbed, so she nodded slightly and said, "Okay, I also really want to know your wife and daughter." Step by step, he left with Yang Xizi.Before leaving with Sun Yuting, Yang Xizi gave Zhao Shouhong a wink.

What Yang Xizi means is that enough is enough, and we should not be too enthusiastic about these big entrepreneurs, otherwise it will be easy for them to despise them.Zhao Shouhong also understood this truth, and after chatting for a few more words, he left.After leaving the entrepreneurs, Zhao Shouhong found several military and political officials in the province to learn more about the current development of Arabia Province and the military threats around him. In the end, Zhao Shouhong found Gao Yuhan, the commander of the Southern Military Region.

"Brother Yuhan, I heard from your subordinates that the situation around the Southern Military Region is a bit grim." Zhao Shouhong came over drinking.

Gao Yuhan raised his eyebrows: "This group of boys will cry and mourn. Is it good to say something serious? It is an indisputable fact that the southern military region is close to the colonies of the Saar Empire and the Republic of Gaul. The combat effectiveness of the colonial army is not strong, and I have never paid attention to it. The only thing to worry about is the Zainian Fleet of the Saar Empire. They have two battleships and two battlecruisers, and their power cannot be underestimated."

Zhao Shouhong also frowned. After the war, especially when the Arabian Province and the Red Sea Province in the Western Special Zone were established, the trend of oil development became more and more obvious.Because of large quantities of oil development, especially Zhao Shouhong still wants to export, it is no longer realistic to rely solely on land railway transportation.At the current level of technology, the best solution is to use sea transportation. The future prospects of sea transportation in the Persian Gulf are very bright.

Such a shipping model is subject to a reality. The powerful Zhaini Ocean fleet of the Saar Empire is stationed in various ports of Zhaini. Because of its geographical location, this fleet can easily control the entire Zhaini Ocean.With the existence of this fleet, the oil exported by sea in the Persian Gulf will always be threatened by the Saar Navy. This is an unavoidable fact in a short period of time.

Under such circumstances, the only thing Zhao Shouhong can do is to strengthen the Zhai Niyang Navy, and go to war with the Saar people when necessary.However, as the number one navy in the world, the Saar Fleet has a deep foundation, especially the rarely used local fleet. Now without the constraints of the Teutonic Fleet, once the two sides go to war, it is possible to quickly reach the Zeinian Ocean along the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal , this is an enemy that today's SAR fleet cannot bear.

8 Chapter [-] Economic Layout

The relationship between the Saar Empire and the Gaul Republic is quite good now. If the two countries fight together, even if they are as strong as the Western Special Zone, they will only be crushed.Zhao Shouhong still needs to accumulate strength and expand domestic industrial construction. During the golden period between World War I and World War II, Hualan State should be transformed from an agricultural country to an industrial country as much as possible. The qualifications of the mainland powers to fight.

"I told Shen Shoukun that some of his Zhainiyang Fleet should be dispatched to come here, at least to threaten the Saar people." Zhao Shouhong said in a deep voice.

Gao Yuhan shook his head: "Don't do it. Now that the war has just ended, we can't stimulate the nerves of the Western Continent too much. Let them take a breath and let us have enough time to develop. The maritime defense of the Southern Military Region It is not difficult, because most of the ports here are concentrated in the Persian Gulf, as long as the mines are laid in the Omsk Strait, the Saar fleet will not be able to enter even if it has great capabilities."

Zhao Shouhong nodded and said, "Okay, I'll just take out some submarines and ocean-going gunboats to serve as coastal defense. Now several major aircraft design bureaus are working hard on the design. When the navy's bomber is manufactured, I will send you a batch of them." .Using aircraft to defend the sea is much more powerful than fortresses.”

"That's the best." Gao Yuhan was quite excited when he heard that. He is very clear about the power of the Air Force, but now there are only five Air Force divisions in the entire special zone, all of which are stationed in the Northern Military Region, Eastern Military Region, and newly-built departments such as the Southern Military Region. is not equipped.

The two discussed again. In view of the relatively high military pressure in the southern military region, Zhao Shouhong specially approved the addition of the Iraqi [-]st and [-]nd Garrison Divisions in the newly acquired southern Iraq region as a defensive force facing the Gallic colonial army.In addition to these conventional forces, Zhao Shouhong separated the Arab battalion led by Colonel Orsini to form a special brigade of the southern military region, which was the only independent special force at the military region level, in order to prevent abnormal situations in the Arabian province, which is far away from the center of the special zone.

After communicating with a group of military and political officials, Zhao Shouhong has already understood the various problems faced here.A large industrial area opened exclusively for Teutonic enterprises, located in the center of Najd, more than holding the political center of the entire Arabian province.The Arab petrochemical base to be built is not far away, enough to deal with the energy problems of these factories in the future.

Zhao Shouhong reckoned that the existence of these Teutonic factories could fully drive the originally desolate Arabian Province into a new large industrial zone, which would save the SAR a lot of energy.Even if these Teutonic factories move out in the future, it will not affect the economy too much. At most, a group of personnel will be transferred from China to rebuild a new heavy industry base here.It is estimated that by the time these Teutonic enterprises move back, the heavy industry system in the special zone will have been fully established.

As for the pressure mentioned by the military, Zhao Shouhong was not too worried. After the world war, the strength of the Saar Empire and the Republic of Gaul was greatly damaged, and it would not be able to make up for it in a short time.This can be seen from the fact that the Ottoman National Army was able to defeat the Saar army.

When the Saars withdrew from the Iraqi region, they actually just abandoned the colony that was surrounded by four sides (because no oil resources were found, and it was still an agricultural area).The Gaul Kingdom did not make excuses to cause a shortage of troops, and the blockade of the Persian Gulf prevented the navy from being able to display them, all of which were just excuses for the people to see.In fact, the national power of the Saar Empire was completely emptied by the war, and the source of its strength now is more of its previous prestige and the huge fleet that still exists.

The withdrawal of the Saar people does not mean that they cannot defeat the Ottoman Republic, but it is a gesture made by the severe shortage of funds.If the Saar Empire really wants to fight against the Ottoman Republic, it only needs to send the Mediterranean fleet to land minesweeping from the Aegean Sea.

The Saar Empire obviously wanted to save war funds. Not only did they shake hands with the Ottoman Republic, they also took advantage of the situation to announce their withdrawal from the intervention army against the Red Rakshasa.As soon as the world boss retreated, he basically announced the failure of the intervention army. As a result, apart from the Raksha Empire, there were only puppets like Poland in the battle against the red Rakshasa.

While discussing the future development of the Arabian Province with you, his brain is running fast.As the territory of the Western Special Zone closest to the Southern and Western Continents, Arabia Province plays an extraordinary role. With this territory in the future, Zhao Shouhong can even intervene in the affairs of the Western Continent.After all, the center of the world today is in the Western Continent. Participating in the competition here can be regarded as truly entering the world's first-class power.

At this time, Yang Xizi followed Sun Yuting and walked over. When he got close, Sun Yuting walked to Zhao Shouhong's side naturally, and took his arm.Yang Xizi, who came closer, smiled slightly and said, "My wife and daughter are very honored to know Madam."

"Xizi's reputation is too high. The family members should indeed move around frequently. It's good to get acquainted with each other." Zhao Shouhong chuckled.

"It's natural. In the future, such dances can also be held frequently, so that officials from the military and government circles can enhance their relationship and cooperate more easily at work." After chatting for a while, Yang Xizi left immediately: "I won't hinder the president's Your Excellency and Madam, there is just one thing you need to know."

"What's the matter?" Zhao Shouhong asked.

Yang Xizi frowned and said, "A business owner from the Austro-Hungarian Empire must meet you alone. I asked him to meet you at today's ball, but he insisted on not coming, so I arranged for him to come to the hotel at noon tomorrow. "

"A business owner?" Zhao Shouhong's heart moved. With the disintegration of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, many large domestic enterprises fled to the special zone.If this person wants to meet alone, there must be some unspeakable secret. It will take a good test, and maybe he can find out the thoughts of these subjugated people, which will be of great benefit to himself, so he immediately agreed.

Yang Xizi left, but Zhao Shouhong was thinking about how to make good use of these foreign entrepreneurs and let them exert their greatest capabilities for the construction of the special zone.Seeing Zhao Shouhong's dazed look, Sun Yuting tugged at his sleeve and said, "Husband, you haven't been with our sisters for a long time. You're not idle when you come to the dance, it's really rude, come dance with me, okay?" .”

Zhao Shouhong's thoughts were pulled back, and he looked at the wronged wife beside him, feeling very guilty in his heart.As a high-ranking person, it seems that the scenery is boundless, but in fact, he is too busy to care about anything.Family affection and love, which ordinary people can enjoy at any time, are extravagant expectations for him.

Chapter 841 The Bad News Comes

Seeing Sun Yuting's expectant eyes, Zhao Shouhong nodded and said: "Okay, I won't talk about work tonight, I will play with you all night."

"That's great." Sun Yuting's face was full of smiles, and she dragged Zhao Shouhong to the dance floor quickly.

Although she has given birth to a child, Sun Yuting's slim figure is not out of shape at all. Driven by Zhao Shouhong, her dance is as agile as a butterfly wearing flowers.The two dancers almost became the focus of the whole scene, and many entrepreneurs who had been in the upper class of the Western Continent for a long time couldn't help but sigh that Zhao Shouhong and Sun Yuting's dancing posture was so professional.

That night, Zhao Shouhong let go of all his thoughts and concentrated on being with Sun Yuting. The two had a great time.After the dance was over, Sun Yuting was still a little unfulfilled, but the two of them romanticized on the rooftop with red wine until midnight before going back to their room to sleep.

The next morning, before Zhao Shouhong woke up, the phone in the room rang.It was Yang Xizi who called. He only said a word to Zhao Shouhong: "The Grand Duchess Olga is here. She is at the provincial government and wants to see you immediately."

Zhao Shouhong was taken aback when he received this call. He didn't know why the Grand Duchess Olga came to Arabia.Although the Grand Duchess Olga had a relatively close relationship with Zhao Shouhong in the past year, she often joined in when Zhao Shouhong took time to go shopping with his wives.However, the two have never talked about love topics, nor have they been too close. If it is said that she misses herself, it would be too unreliable to chase her to Arabia Province.The two had never had such a close relationship, not to mention that it was only the second day since I came here, so there was nothing I missed.

If it is not a matter of personal feelings, then there is only one explanation for the situation. The situation on Nicholas II's side is not good, and it is very bad.Otherwise, Duke Olga wouldn't have rushed to Arabia Province without knowing it beforehand.

Thinking that if the war situation in the north changed, it might threaten the large-scale industrial construction plan that had just started in the special zone, Zhao Shouhong lost all sleepiness, so he got up and got dressed quickly.

"What happened, so flustered?" Sun Yuting straightened up, rubbing her sleepy eyes and asked.The quilt slipped down in an instant, revealing Sun Yuting's icy muscles and bones, which was so alluring.But Zhao Shouhong is not in the mood to appreciate his beautiful wife now, his mind is full of the war situation in the north.

"Olga is here. Maybe the situation in the north has changed. I have to go see her right away." Zhao Shouhong said while getting dressed.

"Olga? I'm going too. I haven't seen her for a week." Sun Yuting also got up and got dressed quickly.Watching his wife put on clothes one by one, Zhao Shouhong's seductive figure finally moved him. Naturally, he warmed up with his wife up and down, which made the dressing time several times longer.

After a hasty breakfast, Zhao Shouhong and Sun Yuting drove to the provincial government.In Yang Xizi's office, the two met the sad-faced Duke Olga.Of course, for such an important matter, it is impossible for Duke Olga to come alone. Accompanying her are Pocheyev, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Raksha Empire, and two other diplomats.

Seeing Grand Duchess Olga, Sun Yuting rushed to meet her.It seemed that she had already cried just now. The Grand Duchess Olga was already sobbing. When she saw Sun Yuting coming to her side, she threw herself into the arms of her good friend before the other party asked her.

Looking at Grand Duchess Olga who was still sobbing, Zhao Shouhong frowned and said, "Is there something serious wrong?"

Pocheyev with an ugly face said: "My lord, there is very unfortunate news. His Royal Highness passed away at noon yesterday."

"Prince?" Zhao Shouhong was taken aback. He knew very well that the prince mentioned by the other party was Prince Alexei, the younger brother of Grand Duchess Olga.The little prince who suffers from hemophilia has been in poor health, and Rasputin only used Cochin Baiyao to prevent him from bleeding.

After Nicholas II became an ally with Zhao Shouhong, he also hoped that Prince Alexei would be treated in the special zone hospital.However, after analysis, Prince Alexei's hemophilia was a genetic disease, which could only be cured with a genetic repair solution.

If it was in the time and space back then, under the leadership of a group of researchers from Zhong Ping, the Institute of Biology would have been able to prepare a gene repair solution.But today's Zhong Guanguang, Li Pingshu and others are far behind Zhong Ping and others in level, and there is no such possibility at all.

Because it cannot be cured, Zhao Shouhong had no choice but to assign the best biochemical doctor as an escort, always helping the little prince heal his wounds and strengthen his physique.Unexpectedly, such efforts did not see much effect. This poor little prince only lived two years longer than in history, and finally passed away.

Hearing Pocheyev tell the news of the death of Prince Alexei, the Grand Duchess Olga, who was just sobbing, burst into tears holding Sun Yuting.Sun Yuting also had red eye circles, hugging Olga and comforting her.

This incident is definitely a blow to the Western Special Zone. Without the only heir, the political situation within the Raksha Empire will be unstable.The instability of the political situation will affect the combat effectiveness of the army, and the Rakshasa Empire is in danger of collapsing.In fact, Zhao Shouhong is very clear that the collapse of the Rakshasa Empire is only a matter of time, but he still hopes that Nicholas II can support it for a while, limit the development of the Red Rakshasa, and allow him to reduce the pressure on the border.

Thinking of this, Zhao Shouhong frowned, and he felt something was wrong.If it was just the death of Prince Alexei, the Rakshasa Empire could submit it to the government through official documents, or Grand Duchess Olga could come alone.Let a deputy foreign minister come along, and the problem may be even more serious.

Seeing Zhao Shouhong's questioning gaze, Pocheyev knew that he couldn't hide it. He bowed and said, "Actually, there is a more serious problem. Our army suffered a defeat near the Volga River a week ago. Gore Admiral Chak was killed in battle. Now our army is retreating steadily, and the Red Luo army is about to hit Kuibyshev."

Zhao Shouhong slapped the table with his palms and shouted, "You guys concealed such important information for a week. What are your troops doing to eat? With so much material support, they can't beat those who are short of food and ammunition." The Red Luo Army is simply a bunch of idiots. Who commanded the Red Luo Army that defeated you?"

Once upon a time, the Rakshasa people were proud and arrogant when facing the Hualan people. Even a Rakshasa beggar would not give way when he saw a first-rank official of the Hualan country.But feng shui took turns, and the current Raksha Empire is relying on others, and even the self-confidence of the Raksha people has been crushed.Although the current situation is not as exaggerated as before, at least the Raksha people are already a head shorter among the same level, not to mention that Pocheyev's level is several levels lower than Zhao Shouhong's.

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