() Speaking of this French-Taiwanese, there is another story. Gaston Martin, a French-Taiwanese who turned from a researcher into a soldier, was recruited by David as a mechanical researcher when he first came to Taiwan.
Hired from Europe. When Mr. Madan was in France, he was an engineer in a French textile machinery factory. Because he was obsessed with the research and production of airships, he not only owed a loan, but also lost his job, which had a good salary.
Engineer position, in order to support his family, he had to sign a ten-year contract with David to work in Taiwan.
When he first came to Taiwan, he was not interested in developing and imitating various European and American machinery all day long in the research institute. It was not until Schneider assembled the car that he began to feel some interest and dived into cars and motorcycles.
One day, the Frenchman was reading the car manual on Liu Fu's fishing boat and accidentally saw Liu Fu playing with a model airplane on the sea. He was immediately attracted by this gadget that could fly into the sky.
, so he pulled Liu Fu and shamelessly said that he had built an airship in Europe. If Liu Fu gave this thing to him, he would definitely be able to build a big manned one. Liu Fu was moved by his enthusiasm.
, anyway, I have always wanted to build an airplane, but I didn’t know where to start. Just throw it to him and see what he can tinker with.
In this way, Liu Fu found a piece of wasteland between Keelung and Tamsui, built Taiwan's first airport, and specially allocated research institutes and test flight personnel for this project. With Liu Fu's financial and human support,
Madan, a flying fanatic, immediately started research work. After several years of hard work, he was able to build practical aircraft from enlarged versions of various models to biplanes and monoplanes.
Taking advantage of Taiwan's powerful engines, whether it is a biplane or a monoplane, its flight speed and load capacity are very high.
When he started researching aircraft, Ma Dan moved his family from France to Taiwan. He knew very well that if Liu Fu was not very relieved to study such a project, his research mission would not last long.
, having seen the power of the Taiwan Stormtroopers and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, this Frenchman took the initiative to become a Taiwanese native and gave up his French nationality. Liu Fu admired this spirit of completely giving up himself, and because
Madan's naturalization, a large number of European and American engineering and technical personnel who were very satisfied with their work in Taiwan followed suit and gradually joined the ** citizenship. For this reason, Liu Fu specially awarded Mr. Gaston Madan the first honorary citizen in Taiwan.
title and a small courtyard in Taipei to encourage these foreigners' contributions to Taiwan.
This time to establish the Taiwan Air Force, Mr. Ma Dan suddenly had a whim. Not only did he plan to fly the plane into the blue sky himself, but he also planned to research the technology of aerial combat. Once this person mastered something,
Once you become addicted, you will immediately give up other jobs and no longer have any interest. This requirement makes Liu Fu very embarrassed. First, Ma Dan is already over 40 years old, and it is too old to be a pilot at this age. Second, aircraft research
The work of the institute still needs this Mr. Madan to be in charge. If he runs away, who will continue to study aircraft? When Liu Fu told Madan about these concerns, the Frenchman, no, it should be said to be the Taiwanese, immediately said
, his body is very good, he joined the Foreign Legion when he was in France, and participated in the battle in Africa. As for continuing to study aircraft, Madan is very sure that there are many people in the research institute who are more talented than him.
Being the head of this aircraft research institute is just taking advantage of being the first to launch the project. Even if Liu Fu doesn't let him join the army and fly airplanes, he will resign from this position.
Now that Ma Dan had said so, Liu Fu knew that this man at the research institute was no longer planning to stay, and after hearing him express some of his own ideas about aircraft combat, Liu Fu felt that this man was really destined to be involved in aircraft.
, in the aircraft combat ideas he conceived, many things were very reliable, at least from the perspective of an outsider like Liu Fu, so Liu Fu, after seeking Ma Dan's consent, appointed the French
Taiwanese-born was Taiwan's first Air Force Commander.
While Liu Fu was paying attention to the construction of Taiwan's armed forces, David sent a telegram from the United States. The telegram stated that several U.S. congressmen planned to meet with Liu Fu to discuss the Taiwan issue, and David made a special note at the end of the telegram.
Obviously, under the public relations of David and Schneider, these American congressmen are interested in promoting peace talks between Taiwan and the United States to ensure the security of the United States in Asia, so I suggest Liu Fu seriously consider it. Also note: The San Francisco earthquake occurred in the urban area
The refrigerator and motorcycle factory were severely damaged and are being rebuilt.
Do the Americans want to negotiate a separate peace? Originally, Liu Fu did not expect to be able to negotiate with the great powers. Taiwan had accumulated enough shortage materials before the war, which can be used for at least 5 to 10 years. If you include the materials mined from the Shilu Iron Mine,
Various rare metals and materials smuggled by David and Schneider through their company, Liu Fu believes that he can survive for a few more years, but what will happen in a few years? A few years later, Liu Fu feels that even if the Taiwan Army once again
You can almost practice it now. There are many places in Asia now that you can go and occupy yourself. If you need something, go get it yourself. Don't wait for others to give it to you.
But since the U.S. congressmen plan to come to talk, and David and Schneider are guarantors, let's talk. There will be no harm anyway. However, Liu Fu has no intention of going to the United States for talks. Now he has become a public enemy of Western countries.
No matter who is the guarantee, Liu Fu will not take any risks.
Liu Fu immediately sent a telegram to David, agreeing to meet with these American congressmen, but the location must be in Taiwan, or he can send someone to the United States to talk, choose one. A few days later, David sent another telegram, and the U.S. representative
The delegation will secretly visit Taiwan in the name of David's Sandro Electric Company on July 10, 1906. David, as the liaison, will accompany him to Taiwan.
On July 10th, a Helena Shipping Company cargo ship docked at Tamsui Port as usual. While unloading some mechanical equipment, a group of foreigners who looked like engineers who came with the ship got into three Taiwanese civilian vehicles.
The car drove into Taipei City. Since Taiwan hired a large number of European and American engineering and technical personnel in the early days of Du Li, although in recent years as their contracts have gradually expired, most of them have completed their contracts and left Taiwan, but there are still some
People have chosen to become Taiwanese citizens, so it is a very common thing for these foreign faces to appear in various places in Taiwan. However, although it seems normal and casual on the surface, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has a specialized department to regularly identify and monitor these foreigners.
, to prevent foreign forces from using these foreigners to sneak into Taiwan.
After the car entered Taipei City, it made a few random turns on the street and plunged into the Taiwan Presidential Palace. The staff of the Presidential Palace directly led several American congressmen and their entourage to the back of the Presidential Palace.
Garden check-in. Since the Presidential Palace in Taiwan was reused by the former governor's office, the back garden of the former governor's office was changed into a garden-style hotel. It is completely isolated from the presidential palace in front. It is more important to use it exclusively for receptions.
people.
In the office of the Presidential Palace, Liu Fu met David Warburg, who had accompanied the Americans this time. David was no longer the young British naval officer 20 years ago. When Liu Fu had just traveled through
The David who came over and rescued him from the sea was only 27 years old and had a well-proportioned figure. The David standing in front of him now was 47 years old, with a big belly and a clean shaven face, except for his lips.
He was wearing a mustache. Moreover, at this time, David was no longer the shabby little British aristocrat who owed a bunch of gambling debts. Now in European and American countries, whenever Sandro Electric and Sandro Pharmaceuticals are mentioned,
Like IBM, Siemens, Bayer, and DuPont in our later generations, everything is glittering. As the head of these two large companies all over the world, David has maintained good relationships with governments in Europe and the United States.
, he and his Earl father not only got to know many senior government officials in the UK, but also actively participated in local political life in the United States. From various political donations to presidential campaigns, David was deeply involved.
According to him, if he becomes a U.S. citizen, he will definitely be a senator or representative, and he might even be the governor of California.
"Old friend, you're old again." Liu Fu was behind the desk, holding the fine cigar David had brought, with her feet up on the table, facing the man who was lying in a display cabinet against the opposite wall, admiring the submarine model.
David said.
"Liu...oh, no...it's your Excellency the President. God has not let you go. You are almost 40 this year. I am enjoying happiness in countries like Europe and the United States, but you are taking the world away from me on this small island."
All the powerful countries have been offended, so you seem to be older than me." David used the monocle on his nose to try to see clearly how this thing that looked like a black cigar in front of him could be so powerful, but he said nothing
He counterattacked weakly.
"Did you invent this thing again? It looks different from the submarines of the U.S. Navy. Now our refrigerators and motorcycles are sold all over Europe and the United States, and even the military is purchasing them in large quantities. You want to sell this submarine?
How about giving it to the U.S. Navy?" David lowered his eyes and sat on a chair in the office. He did not choose the big leather sofa in the middle, but specifically chose the executive chair taken from Liu Fu's ship, and imitated
Liu Fu lowered the back of his chair, put his feet on Liu Fu's desk, and rocked his body back and forth from time to time, enjoying himself very much.
"If you don't want to sell it, I will rely on this thing to save my life. Don't shake it too much. This chair is easy to tip over." Liu Fu took out a mirror from the drawer and looked at whether he looked older as David said.
While cursing.
"Do you have any other inventions? No wonder you asked me to hire so many engineers and researchers to come to Taiwan. It turns out you had already planned it, but you have a good vision. The island of Taiwan is indeed good, at least for now.
No one dares to bother you, but it will be hard to talk about it in the future, so you still have to talk to them seriously this time. These are all my business partners in the United States, and they have great influence in Congress.
"David didn't listen to Liu Fu's advice and still rocked the chair one after another.
"Can they influence the U.S. government's decision? If they can, then I will talk to them. If not, then I will entertain them in Taiwan. Before leaving, I will give each of them a car, which is considered as giving you face.
Liu Fu put down the mirror and touched the beard stubble on his chin.
"Oh, Mr. President, your invention and creativity are number one in the world, but your understanding of politics and the country is not as good as that of ordinary managers in my company, especially the United States. This country is like a big company, and the president is the company.
The hired manager is the management team brought by the manager. All business strategies of the company are not decided by the manager, but by the shareholders and the board of directors of the entire company. The manager is just the person who implements these decisions.
, these congressmen who came this time are all people with certain influence in Congress, so it will be more effective for you to talk to them than to talk to the President of the United States." As soon as David mentioned something that Liu Fu didn't understand as well as himself.
, immediately put away his lazy demeanor, lay down on his desk, and condescendingly explained to Liu Fu the nature of American politics.
"Okay, since you said it will work, then I will talk to them, but have you said hello to them in advance? Don't mention issues such as compensation, ceding land, garrisoning, and establishing concessions, lest everyone lose face later.
It doesn't look good." Liu Fu reminded David, not seeing David's face that was educating him.
"Don't worry about this. We have already discussed the Taiwan issue in general before coming here. Last time, because of your reminder, I spent a lot of effort to persuade them to stop the United States from joining the attack on Taiwan. It was later proven that this was an attack on Taiwan.
Yes, this has won them countless praises from the Congress and people of the United States. Therefore, when they come this time, they will not make it difficult for Taiwan. Moreover, the conditions you mentioned are all for the defeated country. Now you are not winning.
