The journey starts from the Titanic

The Wuhan government is very smart. They point their finger at the United Kingdom. Well, who said that the British have the most turf, benefit the most from them, and shamelessly occupy other people’s customs. Is it strange if they don’t rush you?

HSBC, which keeps China’s tariffs, has more business than other national banks combined, and has long been unpopular.

Therefore, many people like to watch the British make a fool of themselves.

"Everyone, everyone knows the situation. Wuhan is trying to challenge the big powers. We must unite and let the Chinese see the attitude of the big powers."

The British minister Ma Kelai said sternly, the British, with rare directness, proposed that the great powers jointly put pressure on the Wuhan government.

"Haha" The American Minister Shulman looked calm, while tasting the wine, with a pleasant smile on his mouth, not in a hurry.

"The Chinese are too daring to do it, we really have to teach him. Japan is willing to help, but recently our economy is not very good, military expenditure..."

The Japanese Minister Yoshizawa surrendered, squinting his eyes and looking at the British with some expectation.Japan is willing to fight, but the British have to give money.

Of course, how to help after getting the benefits is also a problem. If it is used to please the Wuhan government, it will be even better in exchange for more benefits.

"It's too early to dispatch troops, we can take other measures."

The envoys of the Mark class declined the kindness of Japan. Japanese talents are not so kind. Their interests are in the northeast, and they have not lost much. They are in the tolerable range. Let's talk about the damage of the earthquake.

"The strength of the Wuhan government is not weak. Their army is a modern force. The Americans taught them to produce weapons, and the Germans told them to fight. This is really troublesome."

French Minister Hugo was somewhat sympathetic to the British. Hearing what he said, the British Minister Maklei couldn't help but glanced at the American Minister Shulman sadly.

The reason why everyone came together was entirely due to the shit big powers' unanimous principle. The facts have their own plans. Europe's influence in Asia is declining, and the United States and Japan are behind. The unanimous principle of the big powers has long been invalidated.

After discussing for a long time, they didn't reach a conclusion, so they dispersed and reported the situation to the country.

The relationship between American companies and the Wuhan government is the closest, and the most influential is the Americans. To a certain extent, they tacitly agree that Wuhan is tough on Britain.

But at this time, Britain can't fight.

Even in battle, you have to put the Egyptians down before talking.Egypt has just become independent, and the ruling Waffle Party is awkward with the British over the Suez Canal, so the UK is powerless even if it has the intention to go to war.

The next day, the British mackerel ministers approached the American Minister Shulman and asked: "I want to know, what is the attitude of the White House? Mr. Shulman."

"We don't want South China to be turbulent. It will do no good to anyone, except the Japanese. The Chinese people's requirements can actually be considered, so as not to stimulate the nationalists. They are different now. Nanhua is an example."

Shulman said.The U.S. government didn't even want to pay compensation to Xin Chou a long time ago. What pity is it to give up something that does not belong to itself?Instead, you will get more.

In fact, the White House’s instructions to Schulman are friendly to the Wuhan government. If necessary, don’t care about other countries. Several big figures in China greeted Schulman, and the big consortium is planning to invest in cooperation with the Wuhan government. You can't help the British even with your own emotional inclinations.

On the contrary, he wants to make the position of Minister in China more important.

The mackerel frowned and continued to be silent, probably understanding what Yankee was thinking.I heard Shulman say: "I am going to Wuhan. This is an order of the White House. If the Chinese agree to keep the Hong Kong concession unchanged, can the British accept it?"

"No, Shanghai is more important!" Ma Ke Lei said firmly.

Shulman shrugged, knowing the bottom line of the British.

...

There is no evidence that Egypt and Wuhan have a tacit understanding of making trouble for the British, but it actually exists.

Looking at the long waters of the Yangtze River, my mind drifts far away.On the shore, the blast furnace of Hanyang Iron Works emits thick smoke, and the faint smell of sulfur is fascinating.

"To lay steel and iron bones in the hinterland of the dragon, change the system of worshiping hierarchical oppression, artificial politics, despising technology, suppressing human nature, and restraining social progress for thousands of years, and realizing national rejuvenation. This is more than the so-called heroes, princes and nobles on the Yangtze River in the past millennia. More sense of accomplishment."

Situ Nan expressed emotion.

"Know that you have high ambitions, but those flies on the other side have to be cleaned up, otherwise it will be useless to blow the cowhide through the sky."

Song Ziwen laughed, and immediately became serious.

He has already set his sights on Hankou, which will serve as the shipbuilding base and commercial center of Wuhan, and the foreign concessions will lie in front of them.

"Huh! It's just these few days!" Situ Nan smiled coldly.

The negotiations between the Wuhan government and foreign powers reached a critical juncture, and Mellon heard news from Washington that the White House decided to leave the British aside and support the Wuhan government on the issue of concessions and tariffs.

This is the result of Stuart’s operation. He has a close relationship with the Mellon family. The Chairman of the Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee Senate Wilson and others are the spokespersons of the William Consortium and the Chinese influence in the United States. They proposed to be friendly to China and expand American interests in China. The mind of the White House.

The Wuhan government will need to import a large amount of equipment to promote the industry, which will bring huge benefits to the United States. Neither Washington nor Wall Street will let go of this good opportunity.

After the First World War, the whole world owes money to Americans.

The United States has a lot of money. Every year, huge amounts of funds are exported to the world, and the funds poured into Germany are even hundreds of millions.If a small portion of China is invested in China, it can replace British interests in China, counter Japan, and even prevent the spread of communism.

There are too many benefits in one fell swoop, and there is really no reason not to do so.

"Oh? Is there a result?" Song Ziwen was a little excited. After seeing Situ Nan nod his head, his heart was in full bloom. He rubbed his hands and said: "Great! What a great! Stubborn British! Damn!"

Song Ziwen cursed very nonchalantly.From this point of view, he is a pro-American faction. On the contrary, the British have always been very stingy, but they are extremely greedy and control Chinese customs.

Fortunately, Situ Nan prepared a sum of funds for the Wuhan government in advance to maintain the government's operations, and was not afraid of the British using customs clearance.Because now is not the meeting in Xinhai.

Wuhan is fairly quiet here, but in Shanghai, the relationship between the Wuhan government and the British-led powers is very fragile due to tariff and concession issues.

The Wuhan government bypassed the customs controlled by the British and established its own customs system to forcibly impose taxes on imported goods imported into the control area of ​​the Wuhan government.

In this way, the customs controlled by the British are in name only.

"Both Hankou and Shanghai are China's land. The British want us to recognize the treaty signed by the Qing government. It is impossible. If you don't collect a full 30% tariff, you can't protect our national industry."

Situ Nan said angrily.

China's sea is either a big opening or a big hurdle. It rarely passes through. It didn't become normal until it was reopened in the 1980s.

Today, China's national capital has reached a critical moment.The tariff dispute is not only for the hundreds of millions of silver dollars each year, but also determines whether the national industry can rise or not. It is more important than the land dispute.In any case, the Wuhan government will not give in.

Song Weichen secretly remembered the conversation between Situ Nan and Song Ziwen without interjecting.

"Let's go! Go and see the Yellow Crane Tower."

Situ Nan finished speaking and got on the ferry softly.

"That is. The scenery of the Yangtze River is much more beautiful than the cherry blossoms in the East Lake."

...

In the East Lake of Wuhan, a guest from the Situ Mansion came quietly, the official Minister Shulman.

Song Ziwen, Lin Yimin and others soon also appeared in Situ Mansion.

"This is the condition of the British? They are soft!"

Song Ziwen and Lin Yimin looked at each other with joy.