Fengxian Jiangshan

"Old sir, Mr. Kuang and I will lead the team when we go to Europe this time. I am mainly in charge of industrial and commercial investment representatives. He is responsible for building a team of experts to evaluate talents and technologies. They confirm the value. We weigh the pros and cons and strive to make good use of the money. !"

Regarding Xia Han's proposal, Zhang Tinglan nodded, and then said: "In addition to you, I will ask Chen Qiming to form another military industry delegation. As long as the relevant expenses are related, the three parties must sign and confirm together. If one party is missing, there is no way to obtain funds." support."

"Okay, this way, everyone has the time to go wrong, but with three eyes, it is not easy to make mistakes!" Kuang Rongguang said with a smile: "Zhuoyan, I will go to recruit people now, and within ten days , we can go."

"I have one more point to remind you that the Western powers are very strict against the Chinese. Many technologies will not be sold to us. You need to make more batches of skins. You can use the banner of Belarus or the United States. Japan's flag, in short, we must pay attention to concealing ourselves."

Zhang Tinglan repeatedly reminded him several times, and then Xia Han and other talents left together. It's no wonder Zhang Tinglan was nagging. We can achieve each other's strengths and weaknesses in a short period of time, and after a few years of digestion, we will be able to compete with Japan.

If you fail this time, you will have such a good opportunity only after the Great Depression. It will be ten years later, and the technological development is changing with each passing day. Don't try to take advantage of the Japanese in the technical field.

Leading technology means that less cost can be used on the battlefield in exchange for greater victories, otherwise they can only use their lives to pay for it. To put it bluntly, Xia Han and the others are buying their lives with money this time!

Fengtian's delegation stepped up preparations and quickly organized. They drew up a catalog of more than 70 pages, which listed in detail various industrial technologies and talents that were lacking. With this catalog, Xia Han, Kwong Rongguang and Chen Qiming set out together with a purchasing group of more than [-] people. They first arrived in Tianjin by train, and then they were going to take a passenger ship to Europe.

Just when they arrived at Tianjin Port, a lively farewell ceremony was also going on here, and the Chinese delegation to the Paris Peace Conference was about to leave.

The Entente group defeated the Germans, and when it was time to enjoy the fruits of victory, how could they let it go? The countries decided to hold a peace conference in Paris to discuss how to deal with the German issue. As one of the victorious countries, China also sent its own delegation.

The head of the delegation is Minister of Foreign Affairs Lu Zhengxiang, Minister Shi Zhaoji to the UK, Minister Gu Weijun to the United States and others. They also board the same passenger ship to go to Europe.

After boarding the ship, Lu Zhengxiang blushed and said to the reporters who heard the news: "This time the Chinese government is participating in the Paris Peace Conference. As the party of the victorious country, we should enjoy the power of the victorious country. The government has drawn up a total of Seven conditions: the abolition of the sphere of influence; the withdrawal of foreign police forces and patrols; the abolition of foreign post offices and wired and wireless telegraph offices; the abolition of consular jurisdiction; the return of leased land; the return of concessions; the realization of customs freedom. "

When Lu Zhengxiang said this, his face was flushed and he seemed full of confidence. He continued: "My fellow citizens, diplomacy is like a battlefield. We are soldiers who go out to fight. We will definitely do our best to fight for the benefits that we deserve for the country. Hear our good news, everyone!"

After Lu Zhengxiang finished speaking, he took big strides and boarded the ship with high spirits. All the reporters present were also very excited and cheered enthusiastically for these diplomats.

Compared with Lu Zhengxiang and others who were extremely lively, although Fengtian's purchasing group had an advantage in numbers, it was deserted and deserted, and no one cared about them.

The ship slowly sailed out of the port, and standing on the deck, Xia Han smiled and asked Kuang Rongguang, "Which one of the seven things Lu Zhengxiang proposed just now can be realized?"

Kuang Rongguang smiled wryly and shook his head: "According to me, don't even try to realize one of them. If you abolish these seven, China will become an independent country. How can the big powers run rampant? If nothing else, just withdraw their troops. Will the Kwantung Army withdraw from the South Manchuria Railway? Isn’t this just like a dream!”

Chen Qiming also sneered and said: "Power is justice. If the great powers become reasonable, the world will be turned upside down. I heard Zhuo Yan once said that he was very pessimistic about this peace conference. If he can take back Shandong's power, he should burn it up." It smells good, everything else is wishful thinking!"

"Huh, if we can rely on negotiations, we can get back what belongs to us. Why do we go to Europe to purchase? The great powers opened the door to China with strong ships and guns. We should also rely on iron and blood to get rid of the lost goods." Take back the power, relying on spitting stars, it's useless!"

While talking, a young man in his late thirties suddenly interjected: "Why are you friends so angry? The great powers will never behave like this in front of the international. We still have hope!" Chapter 426 Mustache speaks In the middle, a young man in his 30s and 30s walked over. At this age, he might still be a small employee in later generations. There is still a shortage of talents, and opportunities appear to be more.

Kuang Rongguang glanced at the young man, then said with a smile, "Are you Tang Shaoyi's son-in-law, Gu Weijun, Minister to the United States?"

When the young man heard his identity was called out by the other party, he was also slightly taken aback: "Old man, who are you, how do you know me?

"My name is Kuang Rongguang, and Tang Shaoyi is still a classmate."

When Gu Weijun heard this, he was also taken aback. He had heard of Kuang Rongguang's name a long time ago. Tang Shaoyi mentioned it many times, saying that Kuang Rongguang was an authority in the mining industry among the children studying in the United States, and he was a great talent. .

"Mr. Kuang, this junior has heard of your name a long time ago, and has always wanted to visit you. It's just that I don't know where you live during this time, so I didn't visit."

"I have been in Fengtian for the past two years. I investigated the geology of the three eastern provinces, and then opened a college. When I get older, I have to train some successors. The future belongs to you young people!" Kuang Rongguang said with a smile: "At such a young age, he can become a minister to the United States, represent the government, and participate in the Paris Peace Conference. He is a talented young diplomat. My old classmate is also a discerning eye!"

"Mr. Kuang praised me a lot. I heard you talking, and it seems that you have a very bad opinion of this peace conference. Do you have any advice?"

"It's not a good idea." Xia Han said from the side: "I just think that the strong will eat the strong. Tigers and cattle and sheep will be reasonable. If you want to be reasonable, you must first become a tiger, otherwise you will only be slaughtered."

After hearing Xia Han's words, Gu Weijun was also a little dazed.What Xia Han said seems reasonable, but as a diplomat, isn't his mission to fight for the interests of the country at the negotiating table? If there is no reason to speak, why do they need diplomats?

However, although Gu Weijun is not very old, his self-cultivation is still very good. He did not continue to ask, but said with a smile: "Mr. Kuang, are you going to Europe too? I wonder if there is something important?"

"It's nothing important to talk about. It's just to buy some things. There are many factories in the three eastern provinces, and there is a lack of machinery and equipment everywhere. You can buy whatever you can."

"This is a good thing. When I was in the United States. What I envied the most were those huge industrial zones. Their industrial production capacity is simply too appalling. Tangtang China can't even compare to a fraction. It's a pity."

Chen Qiming smiled and said: "When I was studying abroad a few years ago, I also saw factories in Europe and the United States. It was really shocking, but I believe that one day China will also grab the crown of the world's factory. We have [-] million yuan. Compatriots, there is no reason to be inferior to the great powers!"

"Okay. I'd like to see that day too."

We are on the same boat, and during the journey, we often get together to chat, as representatives of the Chinese government.Gu Weijun and the others lived in the first-class cabin, which was quite luxurious.And Feng Jun's delegation was crowded into the third-class cabin, and the conditions in all aspects were a bit shabby.

When Lu Zhengxiang and Gu Weijun were chatting, they said: "Shao Chuan, what do you always go to chat with those bumpkins outside the pass? If you are energetic, let's discuss the negotiation strategy. How can we persuade the big powers and let them Agree to our request."

"Minister Lu is right." Shi Zhaoji also said contemptuously: "Although there are quite a few of them, they are all shabby from top to bottom. There is a dance on the boat, but they have never been to it. I wonder if this group of people can afford a decent suit, they are so mixed up, why bother to go to Europe's fancy world to be ashamed."

Gu Weijun frowned slightly, feeling a little displeased with Shi Zhaoji's judging people by their appearance, and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Willing to waste it!"

When Lu Zhengxiang heard this, he also became interested, and asked with a smile: "Shaochuan, are they really rich?"

"Well, Minister Lu, although I didn't ask the specific figures, but when I chatted with them, I revealed that they will buy chemical plants, metallurgical plants, electronics plants, tractor production lines, power generation equipment, fertilizer plants, etc. Come on, if you don't have 3000 to [-] million, you will definitely not be able to take it down!"

Hearing Gu Weijun's words, Lu Zhengxiang's eyes were also widened. Two to thirty million is not a small amount, almost equivalent to one-third of Beiyang's fiscal revenue. It is definitely an astronomical figure. I really didn't realize that this group of people is actually Full of local tyrants!

"Brother Shaochuan, didn't you say an extra ten thousand characters, where did they get so much money?" Shi Zhaoji asked in disbelief.

"I don't know either, but I know that Fengjun has lofty aspirations and is motivated from top to bottom. Among the dozens of people, there are mechanical experts, chemists, agronomists, physicists, Geologists, senior engineers, entrepreneurs, all kinds of talents are available, even if Premier Duan organizes, I am afraid that they will not be able to come up with such a luxurious lineup."

Now Lu Zhengxiang and Shi Zhaoji had nothing to say. This delegation was indeed not simple. It not only had strong financial resources, but also had many talents.

The passenger ship sailed across the ocean and finally arrived in France. Gu Weijun and the others went directly to Paris to attend the peace conference. Xia Han, Kuang Rongguang and others were also going to disembark here. Although they were going to buy Germany, they didn't want to rush directly to Germany. The situation must be clarified first.

Moreover, Xia Han and the others also got the news that right after Germany was defeated, the French, who had been seriously injured in the war, rushed to Germany like crazy, dismantled a lot of industrial equipment, and then moved back to France. Nominally used to offset Germany's war reparations.

However, after these machines are obtained in France, they can only be piled up like scrap iron. Don’t look at the French as rags, but as long as they get the Far East, let alone China, even the Japanese will covet it. Advanced industrialized countries have strong technological advantages, and even the United States has to stand aside.

"Mr. Kuang, haste makes waste. These machines are good. But they are not something we can buy with money. I suggest that we split up and take a look at France and Germany, which have been devastated by the war, to find us. The most needed things, I am in charge of iron and steel metallurgy and other industries, brother Qi Ming is in charge of chemical electronics, and you are in charge of mining heavy machinery."

"Yes." Kuang Rongguang nodded and said, "When everyone separates, you must be careful and don't patronize your work. There is still a devil in Europe. Don't get infected with anyone!"

What Kuang Rongguang was talking about was the Spanish flu. At the end of the First World War, a flu that swept the whole world broke out, and the number of people who died from the flu even surpassed that of World War I. Before the advent of antibiotics.There is no good way for human beings to deal with the flu. If you get infected, you can only pray for God's blessing.

Zhang Tinglan's natural way of this situation.So before Kuang Rongguang and the others set off.He specially ordered this matter and brought them a lot of medicine.Although Zhang Tinglan knew that sulfonamide and antibiotics could treat Spanish flu, but Fengtian did not have the ability to produce antibiotics on a large scale, so it was no longer considered. As for sulfonamide, it was the task of this procurement group. Zhang Tinglan had already asked them to buy Bailangduo Interested patents.

Zhang Tinglan also wanted to use sulfa to make more money.However, Zhang Tinglan denied it again. At this time when the whole world is in shock, if little Fengtian brings out special medicine, he will be pushed to the forefront in an instant.It will inevitably be criticized by all parties. Don't think that the big powers are a good thing. They can join forces to put pressure on the Fengjun, and they don't even rule out the possibility of using force. After all, there are hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops in the Far East.

It is better not to do this kind of risky thing, but Zhang Tinglan is not going to let go of the huge financial source of sulfonamide, get the patent first, and then try to put it on the market. There is no need to worry about the market of this antibacterial drug. The long flow of water is the best way to make money.

Without these two specific medicines, Kuang Rongguang and the others were given the famous Banlangen.There is a traditional Chinese medicine expert in Zhang Tinglan's family, and Zhou Xinyao also knows about the flu, so he deliberately used Radix Banlangen as the main medicine and added more than a dozen medicinal materials to make a heat-clearing and detoxifying pill. After preliminary tests, it can be very effective. resistance to influenza.

Kwong Rongguang told everyone to take it regularly to enhance the body's resistance and not to catch the flu.After they assigned everything, they set off separately. The six or 70 people were divided into a dozen groups, and each set off for the area they were interested in.

Xia Han took some people to detour to France and went to the Ruhr area of ​​Germany, which is the core of the German steel industry and the most developed area of ​​heavy industry in Europe. The Ruhr area is next to Alsace and Lorraine. For these two Province, France and Germany fought several wars. With the victory of World War I, these two provinces finally returned to the control of the French.

Xia Han and the others passed through the most prosperous areas in Europe along the way, but it was completely different from what they had imagined. At this time, there were ruins everywhere, and there were bleak scenes everywhere. War and influenza have already seriously damaged Europe's vitality. up.

"Manager, did you notice that we walked together, but we didn't see a few men in their prime, and there were either women or old people and children on the side of the road. It's really a bit evil!"

"What's wrong with them? Haven't they all been beaten to death? I heard that millions of French people have died, and a whole generation of young people have been killed. What else can you see on the streets?"

Because a technician said to Xia Han with a smile: "Boss, these foreign girls are all tall and big, why do I feel that they are winking at us, do they miss men?"