Respectfully

Ten years of the Republic of China, February 1919, 2 in the Gregorian calendar, Paris, Palace of Versailles

Zhan Changqing, head of the Chinese delegation to the Paris Peace Conference, finally spoke for the first time at the peace conference.

From the very beginning, Zhan Changqing said that China had no intention of carve up the interests of Europe and Germany's overseas colonies, nor did it have much interest in the war indemnity of the Allies, and it never got involved when Britain, France and the United States settled the table.

France wants to achieve European hegemony and advocates weakening Germany as much as possible.Colonies must be divided, territories must be ceded, and indemnities must be paid. It is best to do it once and for all, so that Germany can completely lie down and never stand up again.

Britain hopes to maintain maritime hegemony, advocates weakening Germany to a certain extent, and does not want France to dominate Europe alone.

The United States has even greater ambitions, world hegemony.Regardless of whether it is Britain's maritime hegemony or France's European hegemony, the United States is eyeing.In addition, the United States also has considerable interest in Germany's overseas colonies, and the United States needs more and broader markets.

Italy's request is very simple. Britain and France must fulfill their pre-war promises and hand over Fiume and Dalmatia to Italy.Germany's war reparations, Italy also have a share.

Compared with Britain and France, who were quarreling, and the United States, which was provocative by the way, and Italy, which was jumping high and shouting that Britain and France would fulfill their promises, Huaxia's performance was so gentlemanly that it couldn't be more gentlemanly. , they all stopped arguing, wanting to know what Huaxia really wanted.

"Huaxia has always been kind to people." Zhan Changqing smiled decently, and then he emphasized again that Huaxia would not touch the Europeans' cakes. "We hope that in addition to Germany, Austria and other foreign countries, we will also impose sanctions on Japan."

Japan?

The representatives of Britain, France and Italy looked at each other, and President Wilson of the United States was also a little surprised. However, China's proposed sanctions against Japan were in the interests of the United States. Soon, Wilson decided to side with China.

"Although Japan joined the Allied Powers, did it provide any help to the Allied Forces during the war?"

Supplies?Japan itself is so poor that it is almost impossible to get rid of the pot. Where can it get the food to send to Europe.

Send troops?The Japanese army was beaten up by China, and the navy's warships couldn't get out of the harbor. They wanted to go to Siberia to make a cutscene to get some benefits.

"U.S. shipwreck" and "Philippine incident" failed.

Obviously, the answer to the question is no.

"During the war, did Japan act against the coalition forces?" Zhan Changqing continued: "Or did it show unfriendliness to the members of the Allied Powers?"

Everyone's eyes turned to the United States at the same time, and President Wilson nodded, confirming Zhan Changqing's words.

Sinking an American merchant ship, and going to Sanguang in the Philippines, is not only unfriendly, but also has a bad conscience!

Zhan Changqing asked several questions one after another, without any effort to explain, the image of Japan was already quite ugly.

"I propose to impose sanctions on Japan, which is suspected of colluding with the Allies!"

A total of 27 countries participated in the Paris Peace Conference, more than 1000 people, and 70 plenipotentiaries. Every meeting is held, and not all representatives will attend.The five-nation meeting of Britain, France, the United States, Italy and China dominated the entire process of the peace conference.

When the Japanese representatives were notified to attend the meeting on February [-], both Saienji and Makino felt a little bad.Japan won only two seats in the peace conference, and was almost "deprived" not long ago, making it difficult for them to get first-hand information in Versailles.

However, it was no secret that Zhan Changqing spoke for the first time at the five-nation meeting.

"Huaxia people?"

Xiyuan Temple's heart sank, and Makino Xianshen's expression became even more ugly.Things have come to this point, Japan has no other choice but to bite the bullet and attend.Compared with Germany, which was still invincible four years ago, and can only pass notes outside the door as a defeated country, Japan is considered "good", right?

The effect of self-comfort was not great, Xiyuan Temple and Muye didn't close their eyes all night.

Just when the Japanese were tossing and turning and having trouble sleeping all night, Zhan Changqing had a private meeting with President Wilson of the United States. The British Prime Minister and the French Prime Minister, who were blushing and thick-necked during the day, also sat together. The door of the room was closed, and no one was there. Know what they all said.

At ten o'clock in the morning on February [-], the Japanese representatives Xiyuanji and Makino walked into the conference room with their heads held high.Representatives from other countries who attended the meeting also sat down separately, and the meeting started at [-]:[-].

Zhan Changqing stood up, read out the "accusations" against Japan, and proposed sanctions against Japan.At the same time, don't forget to put on Wilson's fourteen-point outline, even though everyone knows that these fourteen points are just a cover, and they still have to pretend on the surface.

The conditions put forward by Huaxia can be summed up in the following points:

Japan must make compensation for the unjust wars launched by the Qing Dynasty, and compensate the civilians who were killed or injured: Japan will return all Qing Dynasty war indemnities including the Treaty of Shimonoseki and the Treaty of Gengzi;

Japan recognizes the independence of Ryukyu; Japanese troops withdraw from all occupied territories;

Ceded the Qiandao Islands to Huaxia, and leased Hokkaido Island and nearby islands to Huaxia for a period of 99 years;

To reduce Japan's armaments, the standing army must not exceed 10, and the tonnage of the navy must not be increased within 15 years, and the tonnage of the existing navy must also be reduced.

There are a total of 31 items listed in detail. After reading them one by one, the faces of the Japanese representatives Saiyuanji and Makino have changed from white to green, from green to black, and then from black to pale.

"The above is our request." Zhan Changqing Shi Shiran put away the few pages in his hand, and before he sat down, he smiled friendlyly at Xiyuan Temple and Muye.

As soon as Zhan Changqing sat down, US President Wilson stood up. He still had a few things to add.

As soon as Wilson opened his mouth, Xiyuan Temple and Muye felt cold all over.

The United States has no interest in Germany's war reparations, but intends to demand compensation from Japan for good reason, compensation for the sunk merchant ship and the loss of the protectorate Philippines.

Of course, Wilson knew that Japan must have no money, and he was eyeing the only few dreadnoughts in Japan.

Although the aircraft carrier has appeared, the theory of giant ship cannon is still dominant in the naval circle at this time.China's request to reduce Japanese naval armaments gave Wilson "inspiration". With these Japanese warships, the Philippines can become an overseas military port of the United States.The Philippines is not only close to Japan, but also not far from China.

While Britain and France are staring at Europe, the United States is aware of the threat from China.

The two sides began to compete during the European War, and the speed of China's rise and development in all aspects are enough to arouse the vigilance of the United States.

Unfortunately, after the war, American isolationism prevailed again, Wilson was defeated in the presidential election, and overseas plans came to an abrupt end.By the time the Americans realize the threat of China again, the giant in the East is no longer easily shaken by any country.

The claims of China and the United States do not directly conflict with the interests of Britain, France and Italy, and none of the three countries raised any "objection".Xiyuan Temple almost suffered a stroke on the spot, and his hands were shaking all the time, apparently from being choked up by anger.When allowed to speak, Makino vehemently refuted every "accusation" made by Huaxia and the United States, and even suggested that China abused Japanese prisoners of war and forced a large number of prisoners of war to mine in an attempt to divert the attention of the participants, but to no avail.

When the British announced that the meeting was over and would continue tomorrow, Makino didn't even have the strength to walk out of the room.

Obviously, no matter how much he said, no matter how well-founded, the result could not be changed.China and the United States have definitely reached a secret deal. Without sufficient exchange of benefits, France and Italy will not stand by Japan.

As for Japan's former "ally" Britain, it just notified Japan three days ago that the loan must be repaid when it is due, and the interest must not be less.

"Your Excellency Xiyuan Temple, what should we do?"

Xiyuan Temple shook his head silently. The Meiji Restoration seemed to be just yesterday. The ecstasy of defeating the navy of the Qing Dynasty, the glory of the Allied Forces sending troops to the capital of the Qing Dynasty, and the fact that Northeast China was almost in the hands of Japan. start to change?Why did Japan fall to where it is now?

It should be China that was slaughtered, not Japan!

Coughing violently, Xiyuan Temple collapsed clutching his chest, and Makino exclaimed, "Your Excellency?!"

The next day, Xiyuan Temple did not attend the meeting.

In the meeting on the third day, most of the conditions proposed by Huaxia and the United States were passed, and Makino had no chance even if he wanted to "splash and roll".

The news came back that it was not China or Japan that reacted most violently, but North Korea.

In China, preparations for the military parade are in full swing, and Japan is stunned by the harsh conditions. I don’t understand why, as a victorious country, it “enjoys” the treatment of a defeated country. The Korean National Salvation Army has already started operations. A large number of leaflets are distributed among the people, and the Governor’s Office ordered a blockade , to arrest the relevant personnel, but it was too late.

Not only ordinary North Koreans, even the traitors who had defected to the Japanese before began to waver.

It is not that North Korea has tried to seek help from the West, but none of them succeeded.This time, they finally saw hope.

Li Dongdao of the National Salvation Army and others took the opportunity to promote that "Chinese people are North Korea's most trustworthy friends."

Kim Jong-sun and those who supported him claimed that Huaxia would occupy North Korea after Japan was driven out, but the facts proved that Huaxia was helping North Korea to "independence".

On February [-]th, a large-scale uprising broke out in North Korea. The rebels chanted slogans such as "revenge for the king", "Korean independence", and "aggressors get out of North Korea", and rushed to the North Korean Governor-General's Palace in Seoul.

The No.20 Division and the No.19 Division of the Japanese Army were ordered to suppress the uprising, but this time it was different from the past. Among the rebels were a large number of members of the Korean National Salvation Army. After the gunfire, more members of the National Salvation Army rushed from all directions out.

When Seoul was in chaos, uprisings of different scales occurred one after another in various parts of North Korea under Japanese control. Men, women, and even some Korean traitors who had defected to Japan before all appeared in the uprising team.

The situation began to get out of control. When the Third Division of the North Six Provinces stationed in Sinuiju appeared with live ammunition, the North Koreans cheered bursts of cheers: "Long live Huaxia!"

Zhao Yue, the commander of the third division, sat in the armored vehicle, waved his hand and knocked on the driving brother, "Okay, what's so touching, this is a bunch of duplicitous people, just watch, when the Japanese scorpion gets out, this group will definitely Flip."

"Master, then shall we help them?"

"Help, why don't you help?" Zhao Yue sneered, "The helper also said that after receiving our favor, you should give something to show that you are right?"

"The teacher is wise!"

"Come on, stop flattering."

"Yes!"

Brother Bing grinned, showing his white teeth, stepped on the accelerator, and the armored vehicle immediately accelerated.

Guanbei

News from Europe and North Korea came in one after another, and the telegrams between Marshal Lou and Beijing never stopped, but Li Jinyan always paid attention to the situation in Siberia.

Not long ago, the White Army invaded Moscow and the Soviet Army was defeated.After rectification but still scattered military discipline, the White Army missed the opportunity to wipe out the remnants of the enemy.Reinforcements from the Soviet Union soon arrived, united with the troops that had withdrawn from Moscow before, and launched an attack on the White Army together.

The commander of the reinforcements was Budyonny, a cavalryman with a bushy beard, brave and good at fighting.In order to boost morale, Trotsky also went to the front line in person. The counterattack was swift and powerful, and the speed of the White Army's defeat was beyond imagination.

Kolchak received the battle report and immediately asked if the team sent to Kazan had returned, but the answer he got was no. It was obviously too late to continue sending people.He can only pray that the team sent to deliver the gold is only temporarily out of contact, and the gold is still in the hands of his own people.

However, even Kolchak himself felt that there was little hope.

The White Army fled all the way from Moscow and was driven to Ufa along the Trans-Siberian Railway.Nizhny Novgorod, Chebosary and other places occupied by the White Army were all lost. When they arrived in Kazan, Budyonny’s cavalry team encountered a Soviet army team that had gone through a bloody battle. The commander of the team is Kazan, Kirov's most loyal friend.

"The situation was very critical at that time. We were the only ones still fighting in the city. The commander said that the enemy must not have thought that we would retreat to the east, so we successfully broke through from the city."

"We encountered bandits, twice as many as us. The division commander ordered an attack. We are staunch Bolshevik fighters. Many comrades died, but we defeated the enemy!"

After hearing the report from the soldiers and looking at Kazan, who was seriously injured and in a coma, Budyonny did not have any doubts. Even though the team retreated in a strange direction, the enemy they killed was right in front of them.

Budyonny's team continued to pursue eastward, and Kazan and his division returned to Moscow along the Trans-Siberian Railway.

In the car, Kazan briefly woke up from a coma. The captain who had reported to Budyonny leaned into his ear and whispered, "Don't worry, everything is going well."

Kazan blinked with difficulty and passed out again.

Looking at the unconscious Kazan, the Soviet captain stood up straight and looked at the passing scenery outside the train window with firm eyes.

Like Kazan, he was an intelligence officer who broke into the Bolsheviks. In previous battles, they had the opportunity to escape and "disappear" on the battlefield, but neither he nor Kazan did this.

The existence of that batch of gold will not be an eternal secret. The White Army, the Intervention Army, and the Cossacks will all be in hot pursuit.The only way for people to know that gold has flowed into China is to let Soviet Russia take the blame.

The White Army transported gold from the Kazan treasury, and a Soviet army happened to appear, and there was a fierce conflict with the opponent. All the White Army died, and the gold disappeared. After the battle, the Soviet army "safely" withdrew to Moscow.

It is self-evident who the suspicious eyes will fall on.

He and Kazan are likely to be severely questioned and even sent to the Cheka. The moment they made up their minds, they were ready.

"Go back and die."

When they are dead, someone will naturally spread the news, "kill people to silence them", and the Bolsheviks will be completely blamed for this, and they will never get rid of it.

The train was moving forward, and the Soviet captain closed his eyes. Perhaps until his death, no one would know that he was a Chinese.

However, he died well.

At the same time, another train loaded with gold has passed through the White Army-controlled area, entered Central Siberia, and arrived in Krasnoyarsk.Du Yuzhang and the Second Division put martial law on the entire station. Second Sister Xu got off the car and saw the dumb uncle standing in front of the platform with his hands in his sleeves, and called out, "Master."

There was a hint of hoarseness and tremor in the voice.

After leaving the country for two years, she finally came back.

"Master, the apprentice is back!"

The dumb uncle rarely smiled. Behind him, Meng Erhu was wearing a bunt, grinning wide: "Second sister, I haven't seen you in a while, and she's so beautiful that we don't dare to recognize her. Our group of people thinks about it day and night. You made buns!"

"Meng Erhu, I think your skin is itchy!" Second Sister Xu clenched her fists twice, "Auntie, will you loosen your bones?"

Meng Erhu shrank his neck, dared not speak out, glanced behind Second Sister Xu, and frowned, "Second Sister, is it just you?"

Second Sister Xu's expression darkened, and she turned to Uncle Dumb, "Master, they..."

Before he finished speaking, he was stopped by the dumb uncle raising his hand.He had guessed Kazan's decision a long time ago. Liu Laowu often talked to him that the waiter of Dingshun Tea House had been hired in the past two years either to be less clever, or to be quick-witted, or to be easy to use by the old man.Uncle Dumb knew what Liu Laowu wanted to say, but he couldn't give an answer.

"Master, why don't I go to Moscow again?" Second Sister Xu bit her lip, "Think of a way."

The dumb uncle shook his head, and took out the note he had written long ago from his pocket and handed it to Second Sister Xu. Seeing the words on it, Second Sister Xu clenched her fists tightly, her palm was pierced by a nail, and she didn't even notice it.

When the train started again, Dumb Uncle, Meng Erhu and others got on the train. A few days later, the group arrived in Manzhouli. Marshal Lou arrived two days earlier, and the border guards were ready.

Five hundred tons of gold, not less than one gram, were transported into China from Russia. Every box containing the gold was sealed with wooden strips. Except for Du Yuzhang and Dumb Uncle, even the soldiers who escorted them did not know what was in these boxes. What is it.I just feel that the seemingly small boxes are heavy as hell.

In Manchuria, the gold was divided into two parts, one part was loaded on trucks and transported to Guanbei, and the other part continued to be transported to the capital along the railway.

President Lou Da in Beijing postponed the date of going to Paris, so Bai Baoqi simply lived in the presidential palace and stood by the telegraph all day, waiting for the good news to come from the telegraph.As for the work of the Huaxia National Bank, he had long been thrown aside by Mr. Bai, and it happened that Ren Wuchu, who was in Beijing, was arrested.

On February 25, 450 tons of gold were transported to Beijing, and the remaining [-] tons were all sent to the underground warehouse of the official bank in the six northern provinces.

The [-] tons of gold passed through the eyes of President Lou Da and Marshal Lou, and part of it will be used as compensation for the soldiers who died in battle.

On March [-]st, the provincial troops who participated in the military parade entered Beijing one after another. This time, not only did the provincial commanders go there in person, but all the young commanders also disappeared.

Li Jia from Xinjiang has just snatched back the land in the northern part of the Pamir Plateau. It is just a time of spring breeze, and she picks it up among her sons, picks them up, and carefully selects them. I missed it last time. This time, the Li family must show their faces!

Long Yiting from Yunnan laughed on the surface, but secretly told Young Marshal Long that if he gets squeezed out, don't blame me for being rude!

Liu Fuxian from Sichuan, Tang Guangren from Guangxi, Yan Huaiyu from Shanxi... In short, the military parade last time was still fresh in the memory of these generals. In addition, they won the battle in Europe, and the peace conference in France also gained the limelight. This military parade, my son must do his part!

The most outstanding ones are the three horses in the northwest. Before the military parade in the capital, the three bearded horses got together. Among the sons in a row, the tallest was taller. Ma Qingxiang patted his stomach, "Speaking of having many sons, who would dare Laozibi?"

Ma Qingrui and Ma Qingfang felt the same way.

Young marshals of different ages look up to the sky together with aspirations. There is such an old man... Fortunately, they all look like mothers.