Respectfully

After the first batch of ancient books and cultural relics were shipped back to China, Bai Lao and others sent out several telegrams one after another, inviting old friends and disciples to come to Guanbei to transcribe and repair the damaged ancient books, and at the same time identify the age of porcelain and bronze wares and compile catalogs .Seeing the old gentlemen so caring, Li Jinyan was really worried that they would be exhausted, and that would be his fault.

"The cultural relics recovered are not only these." Li Jinyan concealed the identities of Ned and Xu Erjie in Europe, and only said some of their activities in Europe. "I opened a business there and asked someone to help manage it. These are all through that The merchant took it back."

"How expensive is it?"

"It's okay." Li Jinyan waved his hand. He didn't dare to say that he exchanged three books for two boxes of canned food. Who knows how these old gentlemen will react?

Knowing that the cost of recovering these antique cultural relics is not a burden for Li Jinyan, the old gentlemen stopped asking, and only said that if necessary, they have a lot of assets in their hands, and they can do their best.Even if they didn't, as long as they climbed up and sent a telegram, there would be plenty of disciples of the younger generation who came with money.

Li Jinyan nodded in agreement, but he didn't even think about asking for "sponsorship" with the old gentlemen.

"I want to build a library in Guanbei to keep the recovered ancient books and orphan copies." When Li Jinyan planned to recover the Chinese cultural relics living abroad, he had thought about how to arrange them. The elders only need to repair the damage, and there is no need to rush to copy it. I plan to send other porcelain, bronze and gold and silver vessels to the capital to build a museum in Beijing."

As soon as these words came out, the elders were stunned for a moment.

"But following the example of Great Britain and France?"

"Probably." Li Jinyan nodded, paused, and grinned, "At that time, perhaps not only Huaxia's treasures will be displayed in the museum."

"Not only the treasure of China?"

The old gentlemen were taken aback again, but Bai Lao and Zhang Lao were the first to understand the meaning of Li Jin's words. At the same time, they shook their heads and laughed, but they couldn't help feeling emotional.

"Shan Weng, Zhang is convinced." Zhang Lao smiled and cupped his hands.

Bai Lao didn't speak, just nodded with his beard.The other four elders also said: "Shan Weng, we are all sincerely convinced."

"Grandfather, what are you talking about?"

Li Jinyan asked a strange question, but Bai Lao laughed and said nothing, which made Li San, Shao Zhang and Er Monk confused. Is he too stupid, or these old gentlemen are too advanced?

Looking at the sky, there is no solution.

The next day, a telegram from Ned and Second Sister Xu came again, and the second batch of antiques had already been shipped.This time the shipment was even more, with twenty large wooden boxes, but there were not many ancient books, most of them were porcelain and gold and silver vessels, and there were more than a dozen pairs of paintings.

"This is only part of it." Ned wrote in the telegram, "There are also two huge bottles and other porcelain that will be shipped in the near future..."

The two porcelain vases mentioned in the telegram were brought to a foreign firm by a Frenchman who, according to him, had been acquired by his father from a palace of the Chinese emperor.

"That palace is so beautiful that even Versailles can't compare."

From the Frenchman's description, it is not difficult to guess that the royal palace his father mentioned was the Old Summer Palace that had been looted and burned by the British and French allied forces.The porcelain in the royal garden is of course not ordinary. The robbers took it away and brought it back to the country. Now his descendants only exchange it for six boxes of canned food and two packs of cigarettes.

Such a "price" seemed unbelievable to Li Jinyan. Ned specifically pointed out in the telegram that he was not satisfied with the deal. Originally, only three boxes of canned food and a pack of cigarettes were enough.After all, what Europeans need now is food and daily necessities, not the spoils their ancestors robbed from other countries.

Porcelain and precious stones are indeed exquisite, but there is no doubt in their eyes even if they are hungry.

On October 22, after a few days of rest, the German military instructors who arrived in Guanbei reported to three military academies and began their teaching career.

Judging from the information fed back by the staff, these German soldiers are indeed genuine.

Fifty Army officers had fought bloody battles on the Western Front in Europe, and each had been awarded the Iron Cross.The mustache head of state also won the Iron Cross in World War I, and he was only a battlefield signal soldier at that time. All 25 naval officers participated in the Battle of Jutland, and five of them also drove submarines to sink no less than fifteen Allied merchant ships and at least three warships.

Although the number of Air Force officers is small, Li Jinyan unexpectedly learned that one of them was friends with the future Red Baron Richthofen. They both served in the Lancers and joined the Air Force at the same time. blue sky.The German pilot was very surprised. Although Richthofen was excellent, his performance in battle was not so outstanding. So far, he has only shot down one French aircraft. This record is really too common in the German Air Force.

In the three military academies, the teaching of German officers all started with checking the appearance and discipline of the cadets.Whether the nails are clean, whether the hair is neat, whether the buttons are fastened, whether the armed belt is fastened, they are meticulous, and anyone who slips away will be severely reprimanded.

Starting from the 23rd, hard German, German military uniforms, and German military caps with a pointed point have become a unique landscape in the three military schools.

The six northern provinces did not conceal the hiring of German instructors. When the consuls of Britain, France and other countries saw the German officers who walked out of the military academy on the rest day and appeared on the streets of Guanbei City, they felt very bad.

Is China getting too close to Germany?

The Chinese government has repeatedly stated its neutral stance on the European War, and only the six northern provinces hired German instructors. The ministers and consuls of various countries have no good reason to come to them, so they can only keep an eye on the every move of these Germans as much as possible.It's a pity that they stay in the military academy all the time, and only go to restaurants and shops when they go out of the school.Couldn't find any useful clues at all.

The Germans paid their salaries in advance, and the first thing they did after receiving the money was to ask a translator to lead the way, and rushed directly to the commercial street in Guanbei, where they bought a large amount of biscuits, canned food and other foods that could last, and then sent them back to China .

"God, this is so cheap!"

This sentence became the mantra of these German officers.Knowing the price of goods in Guanbei from the translator, and calculating the salary they received, the momentum they rushed into the store was almost the same as a combat charge.

Boxes of canned food and biscuits, canned milk powder and oil fried noodles, colorful candies, sealed fried foods... If they hadn't left money for medicines and cigarettes, they wouldn't have a penny left in their hands.

The translator had to remind these Germans that medicines are different from food, and the quantity each person can buy is limited, so it is impossible for them to buy them openly.After discovering that some people bought medicines at low prices and sold them at high prices in other places, especially sulfa drugs, and smuggled them abroad at high prices, the military government of the six northern provinces adopted measures to limit the purchase of medicines, which would not have much impact on the lives of ordinary residents, but Can combat speculative behavior.Especially for foreigners, there are strict regulations on the types and quantities of medicines that can be purchased in China.

Although the German officer regretted it, he could understand it.

After leaving the pharmacy, they went to Guanbei University again. It doesn't matter if they don't understand Chinese, they can go to Western operas and ballets.

Compared with the opera stage, the opera stage is relatively smaller, but the layout is very delicate. Only a small part of the performers on the stage are Chinese, and most of them are authentic Europeans.

"French!"

It was hard for the translator on the side to understand why the Germans could recognize the French performing on the stage at a glance. In his opinion, these Europeans all looked similar.However, in order to avoid discordant bloodshed in the middle of the performance, he took the Germans out of the theater before the performance ended.

"Let's go eat."

It's still the safest way.

Britain, France and other countries have always been vigilant about the hiring of German officers in the six northern provinces. After contacting the country, John Bull and Gaul Chicken expressed their willingness to send military instructors to China.

The Nanyuan Aviation School in Beijing already had French instructors, and Britain also sent officers in the navy of the Qing Dynasty. In contrast, their "friendship" with China is more profound than that of Germany.

"Friendship?" Li Jinyan curled his lips, it was really a profound friendship, "Young commander, do you really want them to send someone?"

"En." Young Marshal Lou nodded.

"Will the British take the opportunity to send spies?"

"Let him go." Young Marshal Lou picked up a pen and drew a horizontal line on the prepared battle plan, "The treatment is the same."

Li Jinyan paused in organizing the documents, that is to say, only board and lodging, salary, and other things, such as low-priced materials and technology, are all included?

"Yes." Just by looking at Li Jinyan's expression, Young Marshal Lou could guess what he was thinking.

After blinking, Li Sanshao smiled.

Low-cost foreign labor, but also "high-end talents", this business is doing well!

So what if there were spies in it?It just happened to let the people in the Intelligence Bureau practice their hands.The British spies in World War I and World War II were quite famous. Although they failed to do what the American spies did, let Obama sit at home and know that the French Prime Minister said dear to his wife on the phone, but in this era , British spies are indeed top notch.

In order to obtain the desired information and monitor every move of the Germans in China, the British gritted their teeth and accepted the treatment given by Marshal Lou.The French agreed more happily. Compared with the British, at least they can continue to buy low-priced materials from China.

The news that Britain, France and other countries will also send instructors to the six northern provinces came out. The first to respond was not the governors of the provinces, but several newspapers in the capital and Shanghai.The caliber of these newspapers is surprisingly consistent, and they are all worried about the "sincerity" of the six northern provinces in exchange for such enthusiastic "help" from international friends.

"As we all know, the development of the six northern provinces has only been in three years so far. Its farmlands, lush pastures, factories, and people live and work in peace and contentment. They are compared to "Oriental New York" overseas. However, have you ever thought about this development? How do you do it yourself? How do you not need external force?

Since the Qing Dynasty, what foreigners have sought is nothing more than railway mines and concession wharves.The domestic concession is like a country within a country, the pain of the past is vividly remembered today.

Why don't people worry about the six northern provinces today?

Although he has the merits of chasing the Japanese invaders and expelling the Russian army, he will be cast aside by the world if he betrays the country's interests! "

As soon as this report came out, public opinion was in an uproar.

Most people in the country only see the rise and development of the six northern provinces, and few people think about why the six provinces have achieved today's achievements.This report, between the lines, questioned whether the six northern provinces could have what they are today, they must have colluded with foreign forces and sold national interests in exchange for it.

The person who wrote this report published several articles one after another, which gave a detailed review of the development of the six northern provinces in the past three years.Li Jinyan was taken aback after seeing it, and wondered if this person had arranged spies in the Marshal's Mansion, otherwise, how would he know about some private matters?

At the same time, the family members of the corrupt officials who had made trouble in front of the newspaper jumped out again. They accepted interviews with several Japanese reporters and turned black and white during the interview. The husband is just a scapegoat, and the most greedy one is still at large, getting promoted and getting rich just because he has a good nephew!

The Japanese reporter was very excited, "Can you explain in more detail?"

The woman seemed to hesitate, but the greed and viciousness in her eyes betrayed her. When the Japanese reporter turned the next page of the book and revealed a money order on it, the woman spoke.

"That's a man with all-hands and eyes, leaning against a big tree, everyone calls him the God of Wealth!"

After the interview, the mother and son were taken into the Japanese embassy.

This interview was first published in Japanese domestic newspapers, and then reprinted by several Western-language newspapers in the Shanghai International Settlement, and then other domestic newspapers began to reprint it. Many people did not believe these words in the newspapers. After all, at the beginning The six northern provinces are not the only ones arresting corrupt officials, and the evidence is solid when arresting them!Some people are half-believed, no one else, just because the development of the six northern provinces is indeed too fast and astonishing.

Thinking carefully about what this woman said in the report, the God of Wealth with his hands and eyes open to the sky, could it be the third young master of the Li family?Looking at the six northern provinces, he is indeed the only one who can get this title.

Li Jinyan's father died early, leaving only one uncle, Li Qingyun.

Li Qingyun's position in the Lou's Commercial Group is not a secret, but his temporary position in the Finance Bureau of the six northern provinces is not known to many other than the government staff.When Li Jinyan arranged for him to join the Finance Bureau, it was also for "one breath".After that, the Li family had accidents one after another, and Li Qingyun seldom went to the Finance Bureau, and all his monthly salary was donated to the shelter. Basically, everyone in the Finance Bureau knew about it.

Things got serious, and the voices of doubt gradually grew from a small number of people at the beginning. Coupled with the instigation of caring people, some patriots and passionate youths also began to voice doubts, and demonstrations even appeared in some areas.

Compared with the voices of the people, the real power factions in the provinces did not believe what was written in the newspapers from the very beginning.The commanders-in-chief of places such as Hubei, Shanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan even directly denounced these newspapers as "nonsense."

"I'm not old enough!" Even the bearded horse in the northwest lost his temper at an aunt who was whispering in his ear, and kicked her to the ground, ignoring that she was holding her chest and couldn't get up for a long time, and called the guards , was about to drag her down, "Give me a whip!"

Ma Qingxiang's words made the aunt's face turn pale with fright, "Master?"

"When I don't have a head? Who told you to say this in front of me? You tell the truth obediently. I will save your life, or I will take your skin off!"

"Master, thank you, I just listened to what others said, and everyone outside said so!"

"The people outside?" Ma Qingxiang sat on the grand teacher's chair with his military uniform uncovered, "Who is the person outside? There is always a name!"

The concubine was still crying, Ma Qingxiang became impatient, and waved his hand, "I'll drag you down! I won't cry until I see the coffin!"

"Marshal, Marshal can't, I'm still pregnant with your flesh and blood..."

"Flesh and blood?" Ma Qingxiang scratched his beard, "I don't need a son, I don't need you! Pull it down!"

Gradually, the crying faded away, and Ma Qingxiang paced around the room irritably. When he heard the knock on the door, he frowned, and was about to curse, but seeing that it was Mrs. Ma, he could only swallow the words that came to his lips.

"lady."

"Marshal, what's the matter? You can hear Lao Jiu crying there from a distance, why are you whipping?"

"Forget it!"

As soon as Ma Qingxiang told the story, Mrs. Ma's brows stood on end, and she quickly pulled out the riding whip hanging from her waist, "Why do you ask me, I've beaten you to death!"

"lady?"

"The commander-in-chief has lived in comfort for a long time, and he has forgotten the days of licking blood?" Mrs. Ma gritted her teeth and said, "Who is involved in this matter, but the Lou family will never fall. If the Lou family does not fall, no matter how big it is Li Sanshao can't do anything about the storm! Who is it because of the commander-in-chief? What's more, if something happened to Lou's family, what good can we gain? Commander-in-chief, the most important thing for people like us is loyalty! We are horses Bandit beard, but horse bandit beard also has morals!"

After hearing Mrs. Ma's words, Ma Qingxiang also recalled it, walked to the door and shouted loudly: "Go and call everyone in the house to me!"

Coincidentally, the matter of the Ma family is not an exception. Yunnan governor Long Yiting ordered the disposal of a "counselor" who followed him in the early years. Sichuan Liu Fuxian thanked the guests behind closed doors.

Sima Jun did it more thoroughly. He directly issued a blackout, refuted the remarks in the newspaper, and said, "Sima dares to guarantee the head of the project, and what the Japanese and Westerners say is all slander!"

After him, the governors from all over the country also announced power-ups one after another, and the unique spectacle of power-ups flying all over the sky reappeared in the Republic of China, but this time, it was not for the purpose of attacking each other and fighting for power.

President Lou Da wanted to give a speech on the radio to help his son, but Bai Lao called to stop him.

"Xiao'er and Yan'er can handle this little matter."

Little things?

President Lou Da scratched his head, if he didn't handle it well, it would be a major event of ruin!

"Listen to father." Mrs. Lou persuaded: "Father is in Guanbei. If you say this, it must be that the child has already made arrangements, so the president should not interfere."

Lou Ershao, who was holding the supplement of the Fun Tan newspaper, raised his head, "Father, listen to grandpa."

"Son, you don't know what's going on, don't make trouble."

"Father, you are right to listen to your grandfather."

Seeing Mr. Lou Er who insisted on the "truth" unwaveringly, President Lou Da was speechless.

Mrs. Lou chuckled, "President?"

"Forget it!" President Lou Da slapped his forehead and hugged Lou Er Shao, "Just listen to father-in-law."