Beiyang reactionaries

It is normal to discuss cooperation with them in private.

"They're more hesitant."

"Say it directly."

"Yes."

Han Linchun hesitated at first, but when he heard Duan Xun's words, he immediately said: "What they are most worried about is whether their company will be annexed by us if they cooperate with us? Although their research and development capabilities are strong, compared to the army Compared with the government-supported aircraft manufacturing plants, their aircraft manufacturing plants are much worse in terms of strength and scale. Apart from this, what they are more worried about is, once the world situation changes, will their property safety be guaranteed? They After all, they are foreigners. Many of them still have Russian citizenship and have not joined the nationality of other countries because they left Russia. Of course, some people have become American citizens, and many of them are American aircraft engineers. They are worried in our country. Their property is safe."

"Property security?"

"Yes, Prime Minister. In the past 50 years, there have been many wars in the world. Every time there is a war, these businessmen will suffer a lot. Between hostile countries, once a war breaks out, the property of the other party will definitely be confiscated. Like the Soviet Union in October When the revolution happened, the Soviet Union confiscated a large amount of property in Russia from countries such as Britain, France and the United States. Britain, France and the United States have always hoped to get back these properties, but so far Britain, France and the United States have not been able to get back the confiscated property from Russia. Property. When we joined the Allied Powers during the European War, we also confiscated a large number of assets of the Allied Powers. Although a lot of them were returned later, the property was mainly returned to Germany. Many assets of other countries, such as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, have not been delayed. return."

Duan Xun understood what Han Linchun meant.

Selvesky Aircraft Company was established in China with the support of the Bank of China.If this is not the case, with their asset strength, how can they form the Selvesky Aircraft Company.

Now they are coming to fruition.

Even the Chinese military is interested in their aircraft, so I started contacting them, hoping that everyone can cooperate.But the more this happened, the more worried they became.Worried about the safety of their companies in China, worried about the safety of their property.Worried about being annexed by a large Chinese aircraft manufacturing company, and worried about whether their property will be confiscated by the Chinese government in other names.

This is understandable.

Because until the end of World War II, the world order was actually quite chaotic.Even not just property issues, including territorial issues, World War II is the best time to finally change the territory on a large scale.After World War II, territorial issues will become very sensitive.It is very difficult to change the size of the country like World War II.

So it is understandable for those businessmen who do business to have concerns.

"Then do they have any idea of ​​cooperation?"

"Have."

Han Linchun nodded and said: "They also know their shortcomings at present. Their advantages are strong technical strength, strong research and development capabilities, and the ability to develop various types of advanced aircraft. But their biggest problem is insufficient funds and insufficient production, and this is not It can be changed in a short period of time. Unless they can spend a lot of money to introduce aircraft production lines, otherwise their production will not be able to increase. However, they have limited funds and it is impossible to introduce large-scale aircraft production lines. So the funds they currently have Strength and production capacity, no matter how hard you try, it is impossible to produce [-] aircraft a year. But at present, the military is willing to place a large number of orders for him, and many airlines have also taken a fancy to their transport aircraft. Now, of course they also want to cooperate. Only by cooperating with us and increasing the production of aircraft can they obtain sufficient profits.”

"It's good if you're willing to cooperate."

As long as there is a willingness to cooperate, then the specific details are not a problem.

Duan Xun thought for a while and said: "You keep in contact, I think the second method you mentioned is good. Let their company authorize our aircraft factory, so that our aircraft factory can mass-produce these aircraft. Then the patent The full amount of fees is paid to Sevsky Aircraft Company. With such a cooperation model, the production volume of aircraft is increased. With these patent fees, Selvesky Aircraft Company can also solve financial difficulties, continue to develop, and exert its full potential. The advantage of their strong research and development capabilities.”

"Yes."

"As for their concerns, I will give them an answer soon."

…………

1935 was about to pass, and things suddenly increased.

The Chinese government 200 years ago only needed to deal with domestic affairs.Because China at that time had little contact with the world, and the world could not influence China's affairs.But the world today, although it has not reached the point of the global village in the 21st century, is much smaller and more closely connected.Any change in the world will affect China.

In 1935 world conflicts intensified.

Hitler became more and more active in Europe, and Germany took more and more actions.From breaking through the "National Defense Law" of the "Treaty of Versailles" to later entering the Rhine Demilitarized Zone, the rapid expansion of the standing army has affected the stability of Europe.Similarly, after the joint fleet of China and Japan defeated the Dutch Far East Fleet, it has already controlled Sumatra and Java Island, and extended its hands into the South China Sea.

At present, Sukarno is making intensive preparations for the establishment of the Indonesian Republic.Japan, on the other hand, was negotiating with Sukarno, mainly talking about Japan's special rights in Java Island after the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia.

China, on the other hand, is pushing for the full autonomy of Sumatra.

It's all about change.

Under such circumstances, China has more and more things to deal with.Military, economic, and frontier construction must all be subject to the current overall situation.

Of course, there are more diplomatic matters.Therefore, a prime minister's office meeting is held almost every week, and everyone discusses the work in hand.

"What about Portugal?"

"Portugal is willing to return Macau to my country, but they want to keep some of Portugal's special rights in Macau."

The defeat of the Netherlands by the Chinese and Japanese combined fleets still shocked European and American countries a lot.As far as the Far East is concerned, China and Japan are already big countries, and they are big countries that can directly affect the situation in the Far East.After defeating Russia in the Russo-Japanese War 30 years ago, Japan has already entered the ranks of the great powers. In recent years, European and American countries have regarded Japan as an equal country.That's why there were the Paris Peace Conference and the Washington Conference after the First World War, and Japan was the main participant.Although China does not have such a brilliant experience as Japan, no one can ignore the advantages of China's population and industrial scale.

According to data released by China in 1927, China's population exceeded 1934 million.The industrial data released after the completion of the Second Five-Year Plan in [-] shocked all industrial countries even more.Although European and American countries still look down on China and look down on China, they dare not ignore the industrial data released by China.

Now that China and Japan, the two Far Eastern powers, are cooperating to attack Southeast Asia and wipe out the Dutch Far East Fleet, how can European and American countries not fluctuate.Portugal used to be the world's top candidate country, but after all these years, Portugal has also declined.

Now that China claims Macau, Portugal has no opposition.

"Special rights?"

"Yes."

Because Yan Huiqing is in charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yan Huiqing is fully responsible for the negotiations with Portugal.Negotiations with Portugal are the first step in China's third five-year plan of diplomacy, so every meeting will report the results periodically.

"What Portugal requires is that Portuguese citizens currently in Macau have the same right to live in Macau as Chinese citizens. I hope that our country can give them the same treatment as Chinese citizens and not deport them from Macau. And the Portuguese and Portuguese colonies in the future People who come and go to Macau can also have special rights. In addition to these and economic aspects, Portugal also hopes to give most-favored-nation treatment in Macau.”

"Ok?"

Duan Xun was not angry.

Just amused.Portugal, a small European country with a big booger, dares to raise so many opinions.If it is a country with strength in the Far East like Britain and France, they certainly have the strength to put forward these conditions.But Portugal, a country that has no bullshit strength in the Far East, dares to put forward so many conditions.

If it weren't for its scruples about its relations with European and American countries, how could China negotiate with Portugal.

Send a regiment of troops and directly take over Macau.Even so, what Portugal can say and do.But Duan Xun thought about it carefully and said: "Portugal's conditions are not unacceptable. The situation in our country is special. Although the scale of trading cities has expanded, some aspects have not been relaxed. Just like the opening of trading cities in the late Qing Dynasty, some special conditions are left behind. It is not a bad thing to be a city of foreign exchanges. Although Portugal has declined, Portugal was once a world power after all, and has relations with many countries. Brazil in South America, like Brazil, used to be a Portuguese colony. Although it is now independent, it still maintains the same relationship with Portugal. Very close relationship. In some respects, we cannot directly cooperate with these countries, and leaving a special city as a window is also a compromise. What do you think?"

"Prime Minister, I am in favor of such an approach. I think we can choose a few special cities among the current trading cities to further open up. Like Harbin in the northeast, what we are talking about now Macau, and Taiwan, which is still in the hands of Japan, the United Kingdom The Hong Kong in hand, even including Qiongya, can become some special cities.”

Dai Kan spoke.

Although China has added many trading cities, overall China will not open up at will in many aspects.Therefore, it is a very good idea to make some important cities special open cities.

"Premier Yan, Macau must be reclaimed, and this matter must be resolved before the end of this year. Politically, militarily, and diplomatically, Macau is China's Macau, and there is no room for negotiation. On the Macau issue, we can at most In terms of economy, some details can be transferred to Portugal, that’s all.”

"Yes."

"continue."

"Prime Minister, Ribbentrop, Hitler's diplomatic adviser, proposed new cooperation to Minister Wei Chen."

"Prime Minister, Ribbentrop, Hitler's diplomatic adviser, proposed new cooperation to Minister Wei Chen."

"What cooperation?"

"They want to form a military alliance with us?"

"A military alliance?"

"Yes."

As soon as Yan Huiqing finished speaking, Duan Xun frowned.