Miki had an angry look on his face and wanted to threaten Qiao Yu. Suzuki on the side said that there is no way to negotiate like this. This Miki really succeeds but fails. He hurriedly interjected: "Qiao Jun, the Japanese Empire has absolutely no intention of coercing you.
I just hope that we can negotiate on an equal footing to resolve the Han Yeping issue and not cast a shadow on the friendship between our two countries."
"Mr. Consul General, Hanyeping is the largest steel company in our country. It has a great relationship and must be controlled by our country. This is a matter without any negotiation!"
"Qiao Jun, it is true that Han Yeping belongs to your country, but Han Yeping also shoulders the responsibility of transporting iron ore, coal, and pig iron to Japan, which is related to the stable development of Japan's steel industry. There is no room for failure. Please also ask Qiao
The Commander-in-Chief can be considerate of Japan’s reasonable demands and guarantee the friendship between the two countries!"
Although Japan currently ranks last among the great powers, China is not yet qualified to become a great power. The gap is huge, especially since Sichuan does not have enough heavy weapons. If Japan sends warships, Sichuan will be helpless at all, and it cannot be done yet.
Fall out with Japan.
"Mr. Suzuki, I think we can sign a contract based on Han Yeping's supply of iron ore to Japan in the past three years. In the next twenty years, China will provide iron ore with guaranteed quality and quantity to Japan.
Coal, but Hanyang Iron Works must be owned by China, this is also my final limit!"
Miki's face became more and more ugly. Can just one contract satisfy the Japanese appetite: "Qiao Jun, don't forget that Hanyang Iron Works already owes Japan a huge loan. The current operating conditions of Hanyang Iron Works are not good at all.
I wonder if Qiao Jun can find a way to repay the loan?"
"Haha, just a few million yuan can't trouble the dignified Hanyang Iron Works. We have the ability to repay the loan on time, so Japan doesn't have to worry!"
"Japan needs your repayment now!" Miki was aggressive and arrogant. He was sure that Qiao Yu would not be able to repay the money. As long as he used this as a threat, he would definitely make Qiao Yu submit.
"In this case, I will let you two meet two friends, Mr. Fushan and Mr. Newton, please help me with something!"
After Qiao Yu finished speaking, two Westerners came out from behind the screen. The leader was a rich old man, followed by a strong middle-aged man. The rich old man was the British Consul General Fushan, followed closely by the American Consul General.
Newton.
"Hello, Mr. Suzuki, we heard the conversation between you and Joe behind the screen. I admit that this is not the behavior of a gentleman, and please forgive us for our rudeness! But we happened to have reached an agreement with Joe. I don't know if you
Do you want to know?"
As soon as he saw these two people coming out, Suzuki became nervous. He could ignore any Chinese official, but when facing the British and Americans, Suzuki couldn't stand up. Everyone, including Miki, looked respectful.
"Mr. Suzuki, I know your country's demand for iron ore and coal. This can be solved entirely through contracts. Hanyeping can export iron ore to Japan at an annual increase of five percent, but Hanyang Iron Works must be handed over to China.
Let people manage it!”
"Mr. Fushan, we recognize China's ownership of Han Yeping, but Han Yeping now owes a huge sum of money and has to pay it back!"
"Haha, this is a trivial matter. The Sichuan Investment Company has used the Chongqing Steel Plant as collateral to obtain a loan from the British Empire. I think there will be no problem in repaying the loan from your country!"
Suzuki knew that the British were meddling in this matter, which meant that Japan would not be able to obtain the Hanyang Iron Works for the time being, so he was very wise and left the Governor's Mansion with an aggrieved Suzuki.
When Qiao Yu sought Han Yeping, he knew that he could not hold on to the iron plant with his own power, so he had to bring in the British and Americans. He first used the Chongqing Iron and Steel Plant as collateral to obtain a British loan and solve the problem of Hanyang Iron Plant.
financial difficulties, and at the same time borrowing American industrial technology to integrate Hanyang Iron Works and Chongqing Iron Works, turning Hanyang Iron Works into a raw material supply base for Chongqing Iron Works...
In fact, to put it bluntly, Qiao Yu's behavior is also to rely on steel plants in exchange for loans. There is no essential difference from Sun Wen. It is just that the ambitions of the United States and Britain for Chinese territory are smaller and the attached conditions are fewer. Qiao Yu can be confident in the previous episode.
He accused Sun Wen, and now he has to do the same thing. This is the shamelessness of politicians.
However, the conclusion of this agreement is still of great benefit to China. China has retained the Hanyang Iron Works and can comprehensively enhance the strength of the steel industry with the Hanyang Iron Works and Chongqing Iron Works. Unlike Japan, which is bent on weakening China, the United States is still willing to
Provide some real technical support. After all, a China with some industrial strength can digest more American industrial products.
The United Kingdom also benefited greatly. With the help of loans, it also included the Chongqing Steel Plant under supervision to prevent Sichuan from growing larger and beyond the control of the United Kingdom. The United States, with its two steel plants as the core, completely opened up Sichuan's market for American products.
The introduction of technology into Sichuan provides huge convenience, and at the same time it can curb Japan's ambition to dominate China, achieving multiple goals with one stone.
Under pressure from the United States and Britain, Japan finally agreed to sign a supply contract, requiring Han Yeping to provide 60,000 tons of Japanese iron ore and 120,000 tons of coal every year, with an annual increase of not less than 8%. At the same time, Japan sent engineers to supervise Hanyang.
In the end, the Sichuan Investment Company agreed to the agreement. As the deal was concluded, Japan also gave up the Hanyang Iron Works. All the major forces made a tacit agreement not to discuss the matter again until the outbreak of World War I.
Only then did he suddenly realize that he had suffered a big loss regarding Han Yeping, but it was too late!
Because Sun Wen continued to lose points, he also knew that he could not continue to maintain it, so he promised Yuan Shikai that as long as he could overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Yuan Shikai would serve as the interim president of the Republic of China, and he was willing to abdicate.
After Lao Yuan got this guarantee, he also knew that he had to be ruthless, so he mobilized his generals from the Beiyang Army, led by Duan Qirui, to write to the Manchu Qing Dynasty asking the Manchu Qing Dynasty to abdicate. In the face of a woman named Empress Dowager Longyu,
Who could make the decision in this situation? They invited all the young and old nobles from the Eight Banners, and also invited Yuan Shikai to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Your Majesty, Queen Mother, it is not because the old minister is disloyal, but because rebellion against the party is rampant, and the world's public opinion does not support the Qing Dynasty, so the old minister boldly persuades the Queen Mother to give up the throne!"
As soon as Yuan Shikai said these words, Longyu knew that it was time to show up to Tu Qiongdeng, but what else could he do? He glanced at Yikuang, who seemed to be asleep, and then at Zai Tao, who dared to be angry but dared not speak.
Liang Bi and others sighed: "The lives of Yuan Qing's family, Ai's family and your majesty are in your hands. I just hope that your majesty can have a way to survive. If this can be done, the Ai family will die in Jiuquan."
I can face my ancestors!"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best to preserve Your Majesty's wealth!" Yuan Shikai was satisfied and unwilling to bully other orphans and widowed mothers anymore, so he took the initiative to leave. At this time, Zai Tao and others jumped out again,
They shouted that they could not agree to the request to abdicate and that they had to gather the servants of each family. The Eight Banners generals fought to the death to save the country. Longyu had given up hope, but this group of people was not willing to give in. Not long ago they established a clan society
Party, wanted to use the name of the Clan Socialist Party to contact the great powers and gain support.
On this day, Liangbi, the leader of the Zongshe Party, was returning to the mansion from the Forbidden City. As he was about to enter the mansion, suddenly a young officer ran over.
"Military Counselor, I have a secret message for you!" Liangbi was stunned for a moment. At this time, the man had already walked quickly to Liangbi, holding an officer's certificate in his hand. At first glance, he looked like an ordinary young officer.
Ma Bian didn't pay attention, and just when Liangbi was about to take the secret message, there was a loud bang, and Liangbi and the assassin all fell into a pool of blood.
As soon as Liangbi died, all the clan members dispersed, the Forbidden City no longer had the bustle of the past, and the sun set over the mountains.