The journey starts from the Titanic

"Tariffs, customs, navigation rights of the Yangtze River, and consular jurisdiction are all recovered. Except for the Shanghai and Hong Kong concessions, most of the southern concessions have been recovered. This is not a loss of power and insult to the country and can be accounted for to the people. The rest can be done slowly.

The United States is also willing to surrender the interests of the public concession."

Situ Nan smiled and said, in his view, tariffs and the Yangtze River are the most important, ranging from five years to ten years. When China's industrial construction has achieved a little bit, can't you get it back by yourself?That's more easing.

"That's fine. Our industrial construction must be done vigorously, and the mess will be cut quickly to avoid entanglement with foreigners."

Lin Yimin said.

"The fly in the ointment is that they refuse to let go of the Xin-Chou treaty indemnity and let us share it with the North. This is not easy."

Song Ziwen looked a little unhappy.

"Damn, Britain, France and Japan, sooner or later I will tell them clearly and want money."

Situ Nan was angry when she mentioned the compensation, wishing to take Cixi out of the grave and whipped her. When the woman with irregular menstruation went crazy, the whole country was unlucky, and she also harmed her children and grandchildren.She is more hateful than the powers.

Situ Nan can help the Wuhan government pay the bill, but he absolutely cannot.But if you don't give money, it seems that you will go on going on, which is a bit troublesome.

Of course, it is only a little troublesome, and it does not bear the compensation. In fact, Britain, France and Japan have nothing to do with Wuhan government.After thinking for a while, Situ Nan suddenly leaned in front of Song Ziwen and said: "Said that we are willing to bear the compensation, but if we need to change it, we should assume it is borrowed by us, so that the people will feel better.

Of course, if you cannot give money, you have to cry poor with Britain and France, and you have to postpone the repayment date for ten or eight years. It will not be easy to find us to get the money.Ha ha."

Situ Nan was a little proud, and did not forget to instruct Song Ziwen to continue to borrow money from the powers. The more the better, when the Second World War came, it was not always certain who would ask for money?

"is this okay?"

Song Ziwen was a little worried that loans from the powers were all conditional and not easy to take at all.

Seeing the "worried" appearances of the two younger brothers below, Situ Nan secretly sighed, this Chinese is honest, so courageous, how can he learn to be a rogue?

Beard, mustache, Churchill, the Japanese is not a master who wants to go wrong, and the Americans are not afraid that you will go wrong. They know that you will also lend you when you go wrong. Anyway, they will get it back exponentially.

After Situ Nan's face-lifting order, Song Ziwen and Lin Yimin reluctantly agreed to do what Situ Nan said.

Except for Situ Nan Mansion, Lin Yimin saw Song Ziwen a little unhappy, and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "The boss sees farther than us, he has his own reason. Besides, we have a clear conscience, don't we?"

"Okay. I will treat the bad debts left by Qian Qing as a dead cat, and I will borrow heavily, and I will be responsible for him if I can't repay it. He has a lot of money."

Song Ziwen was a little angry, knowing that things can't be done overnight.

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A few days later, the British Minister Mak Lei came to Wuhan to negotiate with Song Ziwen, the representative of the Wuhan government.

"There can be no words such as indemnity in the treaty. We don't recognize the bad debts of the previous period. However, in sympathy with you, we can treat this as a debt. But you know, we are very poor and pay back. A tolerant plan is also needed."

Song Ziwen insisted that the account could be reluctantly recognized, but the Wuhan government has no money for the time being, and it pays part of the interest every year at most.At the same time, countries such as Britain, France and the United States are also required to provide new loans so that the Wuhan government can afford to pay interest.

"You are a rascal!"

Minister Maklei looked at Song Ziwen angrily, quietly relieved, and secretly calculated the feasibility of Song Ziwen's proposal.

Well, it would be good for the Wuhan government to recognize the account, at least to save the face of the British Empire. The Labour cabinet in London should consider it.

"Rogue? Don't return the things that occupy others. I think some people are real rascals! Sir, you have to remember that this is China!"

Song Ziwen retorted, looking at the mackerel minister solemnly: The British guy is really nothing!

Seeing that the two sides are about to quarrel, U.S. Minister Shulman interjected with a smile: "Wuhan's pragmatic attitude is worthy of recognition. I think the British side should seriously consider it. My concern is whether you can guarantee foreign countries. What about the personal safety of businessmen and the right to do business, travel, and preach?"

"Of course. The Zhi Gong Party government has always focused on economic development and welcomes foreign investment in China. Within this year, we will abolish the lijin in the 13 southern provinces and abolish those measures that are not conducive to economic development. It will also protect the legitimate rights and interests of foreigners. , The premise is that the status of both parties is equal, and our autonomous rights are respected by others."

Song Ziwen generously promised that he took a look at the mackerel ministers: the British should hand over the customs soon!I guarantee that your business here will go smoothly.

Seeing the eagerness of Song Ziwen and Shulman, how could the Mak-like ministers fail to understand the activities of both parties?

However, it is not the Elizabethan era. Makli was silent for a while, and said solemnly: "I will report to London in time. I hope you can exercise restraint to avoid unpleasant things."

Song Ziwen nodded and smiled, which is considered to be a face to the British Empire.

London and Paris quickly approved the agreements proposed by the Wuhan government, and at the same time returned the customs, tariffs, Yangtze River, and concessions to China, and the bottomless pit was also cleverly dealt with.

However, the Japanese are shameless and stingy, insisting on getting the compensation stipulated by the Xin-Chou Treaty. Britain, France and the United States are in some consideration and even support Japan.

After some discussions, the Wuhan government confessed verbally, but suffocated in his heart. Later, he often dragged his feet on not paying back the money.

The two sides have been arguing about this, which is probably the result that Westerners hope to see.

In March 1925, Wu Chaoshu, the external minister of the Wuhan government, declared that the 13 southern provinces would be independent in tariffs and reclaim the right to navigation of the Yangtze River without the consent of the Chinese government, and warships of major powers would not enter the Yangtze River Channel.

In addition, it also includes the recovery of concessions and cancellation of foreign consular jurisdictions.As for behind-the-scenes transactions, it is not accessible to others.

The news came out, the whole country was invigorated, morale was boosted, the prestige of the Wuhan government increased, and the support and recognition of the people were gained, and people of insight moved to Wuhan one after another.

Among them, the most positive attitude is the Shanghai businessmen, most of whom belong to the Jiangsu and Zhejiang financial groups, and are relatively strong in finance and light industry.

The good days of national industry are coming, and these people will naturally come to worship the dock. After all, it is the Cantonese now in charge, not the historical Jiang bald head!

However, neither Situ Nan nor the other members of the American China Consortium will ignore the huge potential of Shanghai. It is the best choice to join forces with the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Consortium to fight foreign forces.

As night falls, thousands of lights are on.

It is rare for Song Meiling to return to the Situ Mansion, her face showing exhaustion after excitement.Although she is not the highest figure in the foreign affairs of the government, she has always participated in it and contributed a lot.

"Things are over, and the result is good! It is not easy to be this new home, my brother was made like a cow by you."

Song Meiling leaned in Situ Nan's arms and groaned, a bit mischievously betraying Situ Nan.

At this moment, she faded away from her tough outer shell and turned into a little woman eager for care.

"He's happy! I feel sorry for your little cow!" Situ Nan laughed and pressed his body.

Chapter 69 Wuhan New Deal (1)

The great diplomatic victory of the Wuhan government has severely stimulated the Beiyang government. The temporary ruling Duan Qirui, the commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army Feng Yuxiang, the commander-in-chief of the Anguo Army, and Zhang Zuolin, who were pushed to power by Zhang Zuolin, felt like history has started with them. Just kidding, I feel like a clown, vying for a wand without magic power, while the real mage sneered watching their performance from a distance.

In the past 1924, the country’s great melee, the Soviet-Zhejiang War, the Second Direct War, the Northern Expedition, the Beijing Coup, the emergence of a new government in Wuhan, the confrontation between the North and the South, and many other major events have not only profoundly affected future history, but also A historical turning point.

After a round of shuffling, a confrontation between North and South has formed.A small number of troops from the Northern Expedition crossed the Yangtze River and pushed the defense line to the borders of Henan and Shandong.

Facing Wuhan's actions, the northern factions did not dare to change, secretly vigilant, and tacitly maintained cautious restraint.Seeing that the Wuhan government died down and stopped going northward, Zhang Zuolin, Duan Qirui, and even Feng Yuxiang and others were relieved.

The most complicated mood is Feng Yuxiang, who leads the Beijing government.He had the intention to join forces in the South and brought the power of hundreds of thousands of the Northern Crusade to defeat the old Northern forces such as Zhang Zuolin and Duan Qirui. However, Wuhan was not very enthusiastic, and seemed to be satisfied with the territory he had obtained, and was even more unwilling to fight for the city in Beijing. Zhang Long Chair.

On the one hand, Feng Yuxiang sent people to the south to say, on the other hand, he opened up the line of communication with the Soviet Union to the north and prayed for Soviet assistance.With the help of the Soviet Union, the National Revolutionary Army gained an important ally-the Soviet Red Army of Workers and Peasants. The Red Army was entrenched in northern Shaanxi and Mongolia and developed into an armed force of 30,000 in just two years. With this help, Feng Yuxiang sat in Beijing. The city also has a bit of confidence.

Of course, he also considered putting up the Zhi Gong Dang brand and receiving funds and materials from the Wuhan government.Warlords are not easy to mix up, no matter what they do or not, the mother who has milk is a simple and effective principle.