Beiyang reactionaries

What is Edward Dowood looking for himself today.This person has been the most active in foreign firms recently, not only able to get a large share of exports from the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, but also helping many businessmen in Sichuan to buy foreign machines for them.

A large number of cargo ships transported goods for export, and a large number of ships purchased machines from abroad and sent them to Chongqing.

What is he doing here?

But as soon as he spoke, Eric Tekman understood what he meant.He came here to sniff out the news, and he should also represent someone to connect him.So Eric Tekman made himself serious and asked, "What should it be like, Mr. Wood?"

"I don't know exactly how to do it. It's just that I have just signed several big deals with the Sichuan provincial government. I plan to set up a large-scale native product processing factory, a bicycle manufacturing factory, and a large-scale sugar-making enterprise in Sichuan. The amount is more than tens of millions of silver dollars. Once it is completed, the annual sales will be at least millions of pounds, and if it is more, it can even be several million pounds. Of course, I need to know how the situation will develop for such a big business? What do you think, Sir Mann?"

Eric Techman thought a lot in an instant.

The amount involved is more than ten million silver dollars, maybe even more.With so much money, it is certainly not Edward Dowood who invests alone.Edward Dowood is very rich, but it is impossible to invest so much money at once.

Then there must be financing.

These foreign firms in Sichuan, as well as those British banks in Shanghai, will participate.The provinces in the Yangtze River Basin in China are all British spheres of influence, which are actually the spheres of influence of British businessmen.

Each of these British businessmen has a strong background, a lot of resources in their hands, a wide network of contacts, strong financial strength, and strong strength.

How could these people give up such a good opportunity to invest in Sichuan on a large scale.What Edward Dowood meant was simple, and Eric Tekman had figured it out.He hoped that he would make peace with Duan Xun and end the current tense situation.

"Mr Wood, the honor of the British Empire must not be tarnished."

Knowing Edward Dowood's intentions, Eric Tekman was very angry.These bastards only know how to make money, but they don't know that if they make concessions this time, these warlords in China will become even more arrogant in the future.At that time, it will actually affect the interests of British businessmen.

But these people only see the immediate benefits, and instead come to put pressure on themselves.

A bunch of short-sighted guys.

"Sir Tekman, if you want, then I can try to talk to the Sichuan government. Let's see how to solve this matter, and see how to let them release the detained warships and ships first."

That's what Edward Dowood is for.

Be a liaison for both parties.

Both sides should at least come up with some conditions, and then Edward Dowood runs in the middle, bargaining with each other.The reason why such an intermediary contact person is needed is to prevent the two parties from working again because of disagreement after the two parties meet directly.

With a middleman, even if the conditions are not suitable, you can still bargain.

Negotiations are unfavorable, and there is no need to completely tear your face.This is the same reason that many entertainment stars and sports stars have agents.When they negotiate with merchants and clubs, they let their agents come forward, so many embarrassing things can be avoided.

"Mr. Wood is willing to come forward?"

"I am also a citizen of the British Empire, and it is my duty to do my part for the affairs of the British Empire."

Edward Dowood said very righteously.

But Eric Techman scoffed.It has long been heard that there is a lot of business between Duan Xun and Edward Dowood, and it doesn't look fake.Eric Tekman understood that this must be Duan Xun wanting to talk to himself in private.

That's what Eric Techman thought too.

Things cannot continue to be deadlocked like this.At present, many British businessmen have complained to themselves.But how to end this matter, Eric Tekman is also considering.

"Mr. Wood, say..."

"Tap-tap-"

"Sir, urgent call from Lhasa."

Eric Techman was very angry that someone interrupted his meeting.But hearing that it was an urgent telegram from Lhasa, Eric Techman immediately took the telegram.The content of the telegram is very short, only a dozen words in total.But after reading it, Eric Tekman's face turned livid.

Because the content is very simple.

The No.13 Dalai Lama of Tibet has sent people to contact Duan Xun's troops, and Duan Xun has also sent representatives there, and the two sides are going to negotiate.

Negotiation is not a problem.Because the Tibet issue still needs to be negotiated in the end, but Eric Tekman was angry that the Dalai Lama actually excluded himself, or negotiated with Duan Xun behind the back of Britain.

That's the big deal.

Britain used Tibet as a springboard.Using Tibet as a springboard, it first affects the Tibetan gathering places in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Gansu, and then continues to expand its competition with Russia for Xinjiang, affecting Sichuan and Yunnan.

As long as Britain holds Tibet, China's southwestern provinces cannot be separated from British control, and British influence will expand to the entire western region.

But Tibet dares to negotiate privately?

The Tibetan issue must involve Britain.But in the current situation in Tibet, tens of thousands of troops from Duan Xun's department are already in Qamdo, and have captured important places around Qamdo.No matter what, Duan Xun cannot be avoided.

Glancing at Edward Dowood, who was sitting sipping tea, Eric Tekman waved his staff out.After readjusting his state, he sat down.

"Mr. Wood, if you are willing to come forward, that would be a great thing. But Wanxian must first release the detained warship to us, so that everyone can discuss other issues."

"However, the Sichuan side insisted that our warship fired first, and the two warships can only be released unless there is an explanation."

"It was just a misunderstanding."

Eric Techman took the lead.

If it was before, Eric Techman would not budge.But at present, Britain does not have military strength in the Far East to deter Duan Xun, so he lightly stated that this was a misunderstanding.

And Edward Dowood is brilliant.

Immediately answered with a smile: "I think that's the case, this is a misunderstanding. The problem is all on the ship of Swire Pacific."

In the military conflict between the two sides, Edward Dowood also understated the misunderstanding.Things always have to be resolved. Both Duan Xun and the British government are dignified, and they are both standing at the top this time. It is difficult for anyone to step down.You can only find a scapegoat.

Edward Dowood threw out Swire Pacific.

Someone has to take responsibility.

"Sir Tekman, I will talk to the Sichuan government and the people from Swire Pacific immediately."

179 British Choice 3

"George, long time no see."

Since the ship of Swire Pacific was detained in Wan County, George Swire immediately entered Sichuan by boat.On the way into Sichuan, George Swire was shocked when he heard the conflict between Duan Xun's troops and the British warship.

Originally, he wanted to come over and frighten Duan Xun, but when he heard the news, he immediately dismissed the idea.Because in the eyes of George Swire, Duan Xun is already a lunatic.If it is not a lunatic, how dare to confront the British warship head-on, it is really audacious.Even British warships are ignored, let alone myself.

However, he did not stop his pace of entering Sichuan.

Dusty.

It took about ten days to arrive in Chongqing, which is very fast.His purpose is very simple, that is to go to the consulate first, and then recruit the Sichuan government to talk about how to solve this situation.

It was only because there was a conflict between Duan Xun's troops and British warships in the middle, and it seemed that the situation was getting more and more serious now, so George Swire did not approach the Sichuan government.Because George Swire knows that the current situation is no longer something that can be solved by himself alone.

"Eduardo, I heard that you have made a lot of money recently."