Fengxian Jiangshan

The Feng army has won consecutive victories, and the total number of Russian troops annihilated has reached nearly 5. The Russian power in the Far East has been weakened by more than half. There is no such thing as the United States and Britain. How could they want to see this result.

Klein and Eston could only impatiently come to Borgia again, wanting to discuss cooperation with Feng Jun.

Zhang Tinglan's face was slightly unswerving, and he said seriously: "The Russian majority threatens the whole world. Both the United States and the United Kingdom have sent troops to interfere in Soviet Russia. It can be seen that Russia is a threat. Now only the Squadron has taken up the big fight against Russia." Is it appropriate to bear the huge sacrifice alone while the whole world stands by and watches?"

"Your Excellency the Patrol Envoy, we have seen the efforts of the Chinese side and maintain a high degree of respect for you and your army. After consultation, the United States is willing to provide the necessary assistance to the Fengjun. In some areas of industrial equipment, you can relax Restrict, provide some help."

Klein said with a smile, Zhang Tinglan nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Eston, wanting to hear what the British envoy had to say.

"The attitude of the British Empire is also the same. In addition to the bonds and loans we raised last time, necessary technical assistance should also be provided. However, the British Empire has just gone through a long war, and its domestic financial resources are limited, so we must do what we can."

Eston is also very cunning. Last time Zhang Tinglan issued a long list, all of which are very critical technologies. The UK will never agree to all of them. He is also reminding Zhang Tinglan not to make excessive demands, otherwise the UK will Still refuse.

Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Fighting in the vast Siberia is actually a competition for logistics. The Russians have the Siberian Railway. It is a great advantage to be able to transport materials quickly. Therefore, we need to strengthen transportation construction, mainly to build a few Railroads related to national defense."

"There is no problem. The United States has very mature technology." Klein said without hesitation: "We can definitely help the Fengjun build the railway, and we can also provide loans, send technicians to help design and construction, and manage operations."

Since the Qing Dynasty, the great powers have been scrambling to build railways in China, because once the railways are built.With the help of the railway, it can plunder various raw materials, and can also garrison troops, and at the same time raise the land along the line, which is definitely a good thing with a lot of money.As a rising power, the United States has hardly grabbed anything in China.Now after Zhang Tinglan mentioned the railway.He came alive immediately.

Not to be outdone, Ashton said with a smile: "The British Empire has built a lot of railways in China. We have rich experience and understand China's needs very well. We guarantee that we can build a railway that satisfies you."

Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Thank you for being so active, but I have to clarify some issues. These railways cannot attach any conditions. The ownership belongs to us. The territories along the line, garrisons, mining, communication and other privileges are not granted. reserve."

Upon hearing Zhang Tinglan's words, the two jumped up immediately, and Klein said loudly, "It's not fair. If we follow this requirement, we will only lose money building the railway. No one wants to do it."

Zhang Tinglan sneered for a while: "Feng Jun built the Ji-Feng Railway a long time ago. We know very well whether we will lose money. I have never objected to others making money, but only against excessive illegitimate interests. In fact, we started at the same time at the beginning of this year. Five important railways have been built, and a complete railway network will be established in the next five years. I want to introduce technology and capital from the United States and Britain, mainly because I feel that our actions are a little slow. If the two countries are unwilling, we will rely on With my own strength, I can completely complete it.”

What Zhang Tinglan said is half-truth and half-false. Fengjun does have the ability to build railways, and there are indeed railways that have started this year, but there are not five at all, only three. One is from Shenyang to Hailanpao, and the other is from Fengtianxiu to Fengcheng. One is from Taonanxiu to Kulun.

Feng Jun originally planned a railway from Chaoyang to Zhangjiakou in Chengde, which was also very urgent. However, due to the limited professional talents in the three eastern provinces, a serious shortage of construction equipment, and a large funding gap, it had to be postponed temporarily.If the United States and Britain are willing to help, all the planned railways can be built.

Klein frowned, and weighed it over and over again in his heart. In the past, the railway meant power, but now that the privilege has been cut off, he is also a little uncomfortable.But after thinking about it, Fengjun's current status and status are not what they used to be. Now that the United States wants to use Fengjun again, it may be too inappropriate to refuse.

"Your Excellency, the inspector, the United States can provide help, but there is one prerequisite. I hope that the Fengjun can purchase American engineering equipment, including a complete set of excavation and transportation equipment."

"No problem!" Zhang Tinglan agreed straight away, "Feng Jun can place an order immediately for [-] transport trucks and [-] three-wheeled motorcycles."

The Fengjun has tasted the sweetness of the armored forces, so it is natural to strengthen the armored forces. The Fengjun can produce tanks, but there is still a big gap in the trucks. I bought some from Germany earlier, and the quality of American trucks is also quite good.In addition, three-wheeled motorcycles are also assigned to troops for investigation and use. In addition, they can also temporarily transport ammunition and wounded, which is very versatile.

In fact, the most objective use is the jeep, but the Americans haven’t researched it yet, so they can only use three-wheeled motorcycles to recharge. Zhang Tinglan also has his own ideas. If Fengjun’s industrial level reaches the level, he can also rely on his own strength to produce jeeps. .

"This is just the first order, and there will be more demand one after another. In addition to vehicles, fuel will also be purchased together. I believe this will be a very promising cooperation."

After Zhang Tinglan finished speaking, Klein was completely tempted. Such a large order alone was enough for him to be appreciated by the business community, so Klein said without hesitation: "I can do my best to solve the railway problem. The military is satisfied."

Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Of course I believe in the capabilities of the United States. We are currently in wartime. Everything needs efficiency and must be completed as quickly as possible."

After listening, Klein nodded in agreement.

"In addition to infrastructure, what we need is industrial equipment and technology. Among them, there is the largest gap in mining equipment. The three provinces in the Northeast, Mongolia, and the Far East are all rich in resources. We need to use the fastest speed to mine these things out. , converted into industrial raw materials to supply the needs ahead. We also need metallurgical and processing equipment, and it is best to assist a chemical plant to increase the production capacity of explosives.”

Eston and Klein looked at each other.This is the second time Zhang Tinglan has proposed industrial equipment, and it is impossible for them to reject all of them.

Eston thought for a while and said: "Excavation equipment can be considered, and a batch of civilian machine tools can also be provided. As for the relatively large investment in chemical plants, I don't think there is any need to build them. Our two countries can provide them to the Fengjun. It is guaranteed to be the most favorable price!"

The British deserve to be a veteran world hegemon.The abacus was very accurate.Mining equipment is nothing more than digging things out of the ground. If they want to turn them into real industrial products, they have to go through smelting and processing.

As for letting Fengjun purchase explosives.It was even full of words that Zhang Tinglan would not listen to the foolishness of the British, but the chemical plant was not something Zhang Tinglan wanted to win. Feng Jun had just reached an agreement with the Germans.The most advanced chemical equipment was introduced from them, so there was no further entanglement.

The two sides talked again and again about industrial equipment for a long time, and the United States and Britain provided another batch of things, but they were all corners and corners, and the help to Fengjun was limited.

After thinking about it, Zhang Tinglan said, "I hope that the United States and Britain can provide a batch of warships, shipbuilding equipment, and specialized technical personnel."

After saying this, Zhang Tinglan stared at the two people carefully. This time, negotiating with them and obtaining sea power is what Zhang Tinglan hopes most.

From the perspective of various fields, Fengjun has a certain foundation, and the most backward industry is shipbuilding!Zhang Tinglan was eager to make up for this shortcoming. Feng Jun also had contact with the Germans, imported a lot of technology from them, and even tried to build submarines.

But Feng Jun has one of the biggest problems, that is, he has no experience in designing large and medium-sized warships. A large ship with several thousand tons or tens of thousands of tons has a complex internal structure, and a large number of design drawings are calculated in tons. It is really difficult to produce thousands of tons of things out of thin air.

And Zhang Tinglan also set his sights on the aircraft carrier. At this time, Japan's first real aircraft carrier, the Fengxiang, has already started construction, and Fengjun can't produce more than [-] tons of warships. The gap is simply too big .

If you want to quickly master the ability of shipbuilding, the best way is to get a batch of old warships, put the real things in front of everyone, and then find out the rules of shipbuilding through disassembly and assembly.

In fact, Germany also has this ability, but the Allies are strictly guarding against Germany, and the navy's things are relatively large, so they cannot be smuggled out at all.Next to China, there is another evil neighbor, Japan. If the United States and Britain do not get things from the hands of the United States and Britain, the Japanese will probably intervene in it.

After Zhang Tinglan thought over and over again, he could only focus on the United States and Britain for the breakthrough. After hearing Zhang Tinglan's words, the ministers of the two countries immediately became silent.

The ocean is the lifeblood of the United States and the United Kingdom. They live by this thing. How can the Chinese participate in it and get a share? Both countries want to refuse, but they also know that once they categorically refuse, the cooperation with Fengjun will be completely Blow.

Eston was silent for a while, and then said: "Your Excellency, the inspector, it seems that you don't need sea power to deal with Russia?"

"How could it not be necessary? Fengtian has a long coastline, and we are still facing a huge threat at sea. Some time ago, the Japanese threatened us with sea power. If we can't ensure sea safety, how can we deal with it with all our strength? The Russian threat?"

"It will take a long time to build a navy. The United States and Britain can provide Fengjun with a promise of maritime security to ensure that Japan will not be hindered." Klein also said hastily, also wanting to dissuade Fengjun from giving up the pursuit of the sea.

Zhang Tinglan has always scoffed at the security guarantees of the United States and the United Kingdom. The famous appeasement policy in history was created by them. Selling out allies is already the norm in Western society.Moreover, China's national defense and security must be in its own hands, and we cannot rely on others to provide it. Wouldn't it be a puppet?

"We develop the navy, not to build huge warships. In fact, we don't have the financial resources. What we need is the minimum coastal protection to ensure that the enemy has a certain counterattack capability when it approaches the coast. Battleships and cruisers are all It is beyond our capacity, at this stage we only need the ability to build destroyers."

After Zhang Tinglan made supplements, the two guys couldn't help but think in their hearts. If they were only building destroyers and the like, the threat to them was not too great, so maybe they could agree.

While the two of them were thinking about it, Zhang Tinglan seemed to say casually: "I heard that the British side has many old warships before the World War that need to be eliminated. Huludao Shipyard is willing to provide dismantling services. We can dismantle a battleship and A cruiser."

This sentence fell on Ashton's head like a thunderbolt. The British Royal Navy is the greatest pride of the empire. Even the retired old warships represent the level of the empire's shipbuilding. How could the British give their secrets to the Chinese? This is wishful thinking!

When the matter got to this point, it was almost time for a showdown. He gave Klein a wink, and Klein also said, "Your Excellency, patrol envoy, we can provide shipbuilding technology and equipment, and we can also provide two destroyers for you to disassemble. Large warships are simply impossible. In addition, in order to implement our agreement, Fengjun needs to make two guarantees."

"Which two conditions?"

"First, to maintain the independence of the Far Eastern Empire, Fengjun is not allowed to annex; secondly, in order to ensure various agreements between the great powers and the Beiyang government, Fengjun cannot enter the customs. Only when these two points are achieved, can our cooperation be able to continue."

When Zhang Tinglan heard this, she clenched her fists, and her veins bulged out. If she couldn't swallow the Far East, she wouldn't be able to enter the customs, so what's the use of Feng Jun's efforts? Wouldn't she shed blood and sacrifice to make wedding clothes for others?

Britain and the United States are too self-righteous. They want to limit the development of the Fengjun based on the agreement, but Zhang Tinglan thinks again that the Fengjun will not be in a hurry to enter the customs in the short term. As for the Far East Empire, it is not a bad idea to stay for a while. Anyway, the agreement is to be torn up, at worst, the agreement will be thrown aside when the strength is sufficient.

"I can make this guarantee, but the large warships must provide some. If the British have difficulties, then provide some German ones. It is also possible to scuttle them in the Rainbow operation. We will fish them out and tow them back to China. !” (To be continued..)