On the broad avenue, a motorcade was driving at high speed under the escort of military police. It could be seen from the national flags on the front of the vehicles that these vehicles were visiting delegations from the Republic of China, because they had the Blue Sky and White Sun flag affixed to them.
In the third car, the head of the visiting delegation Kong Xiangxi was communicating with Ambassador Zhu Jialuo. "Do you have anything else to add about the interview?"
"No more. His Majesty Edel is quite easy to talk to. There is nothing to avoid. Moreover, during the meeting with him, I also noticed that his attitude towards our country is very friendly."
Ambassador Zhu's words did not make Kong Xiangxi relax, but made him even more reserved. Because this time he was visiting King Edel of Romania, he had been repeatedly warned by his brother-in-law. This time he must let the other party feel the goodwill and gratitude from the Republic of China. For this reason
Even the gifts given to him were better than those given in Germany. In Germany, Hitler was given a carved vermilion lacquer vase, a collotype printed Song painting, a piece of Hunan embroidery and two boxes of famous tea. But this time he was given to Edel.
They are a pair of green jade bowls, a pair of Shu brocade embroidery and two boxes of famous tea.
Because during this visit, he came with a request. In the next visit, he would put forward the request of the Republic of China, hoping that Romania would provide a credit loan to the Republic of China so that the Republic of China could purchase Romanian weapons and equipment.
In the previous battle experience, the combat effectiveness of Rhodes' ordnance and equipment of the National Revolutionary Army was fully demonstrated, so the subsequent reorganization of the army has continued. Currently, three batches of troops have completed the re-equipment, with 19 divisions.
Compared with the fact that only eight divisions in history completed the replacement of German equipment, the efficiency has been greatly improved. Among them, cheap ordnance from Romania and loans are inseparable.
According to statistics, Romania's current loans to the Republic of China have reached 810 million lei. Most of the loans are used by the Republic of China to purchase ordnance.
Kong Xiangxi's visit this time intends to continue such loans. Because with the pressing pressure of Japan, Nanjing smells the smell of war. In order to maximize the combat effectiveness of the army, Kong Xiangxi plans to purchase nearly 100,000 yuan at a time at one time.
Equipment for 100,000 people.
Cheap arms from Romania are indispensable. And the Nanjing government cannot afford so much money, so I hope Romania will continue to use the barter model.
The motorcade soon arrived at the palace, and Kong Xiangxi, led by Foreign Minister Costel, finally met Edel.
"Hello, Minister Kong Xiangxi."
Faced with Edel's greetings, Kong Xiangxi, who cheered up, responded quickly. "Hello, your distinguished Majesty Edel. This visit of mine brings the Republic of China's gratitude to Romania for its help to our country over the years."
While Kong Xiangxi was talking, the guard placed the gift he brought in front of Edel. Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar gift in front of him, Edel smiled and said, "Your country is so polite."
"This is nothing compared to one ten thousandth of your country's help to the Republic of China."
After the chief guest took his seat, Kong Xiangxi began to explain the intention of the visit. "Your Majesty, our country has always been grateful for your help, and our country also intends to strengthen military and economic ties between the two countries. Because our neighbor Japan
, putting too much pressure on our country's national defense. They previously occupied the northeastern region of our country, and then provoked trouble in Shanghai, threatening the order of the free world.
And they were not satisfied with this, and then provoked the Jehol conflict, followed by the Great Wall War, and now they have ambitions in North China. It can be said that Japan has seriously threatened the order and stability of the Far East."
Listening to Kong Xiangxi talk about the current difficulties of the Nanjing government, Edel felt a little ridiculous. This Kong Xiangxi can be said to be the largest embezzler in the Republic of China. He uses power for personal gain and his reputation for corruption is clearly visible. And in the future, this person will be the biggest embezzler.
It made Xiao Jiang lose face in his tiger-killing campaign.
Moreover, the reputation of his daughter, Miss Kong Er, is even more eye-catching, and she can be described as a lawless master.
However, although I have been familiar with his name for a long time, this is the first time I have seen him in person, and he does not look outstanding.
Kong Xiangxi, who didn't know that Edel's ideas had already reached the sky, continued, "So our country hopes to get help from Romania to resist Japanese encroachment."
Facing Kong Xiangxi's request from the Republic of China, Edel said sternly, "Minister Kong, our country's cooperation with the Republic of China government is mainly economic and military. You must also know that our country has no ability to intervene in the Far East."
There was no way. Although Eder really wanted to help the Republic of China resist the Japanese invasion, Romania was really powerless. If nothing else, the distance from Romania was so far that no matter how long you stretched your hand, you couldn't reach it.
In addition, the kid decides the head. The help Edel can give to the Republic of China must be done without harming the interests of Romania. And in the next war of resistance, Romania's family wealth is not enough for the Republic of China government to squander. Does he know that sentence?
, the front is tight and the rear is tight. Even Americans with deep pockets are deeply affected by the corruption of the Republic of China.
Kong Xiangxi was not surprised at all when faced with Edel's words that he was obviously helpless about the situation in the Far East. This was just to try out Romania's idea of intervening in the Far East in the future. Of course, it would be best, and if not, it doesn't matter, because in Germany he
I've gotten the promise I wanted.
So Kong Xiangxi continued to propose. "Your Majesty, we understand that your country cannot interfere in the situation in the Far East. I wonder if we can continue to provide a loan to our country to arm our army. The current situation in East Asia is very tense.
Our country hopes to obtain a new batch of weapons and equipment. Of course, it would be best if we can pay in ores, raw materials, and agricultural products."
Faced with Kong Xiangxi's new request, Edel nodded and replied. "There should be no problem with this. You can just discuss it with the government."
After getting the result he wanted, Kong Xiangxi took the opportunity to mention, "Your Majesty, our country also hopes to purchase some tanks, aircraft and warships. I hope your country can agree to our request."
Regarding the Republic of China's request to purchase these weapons and equipment, Edel thought for a while and replied, "You need to submit a list for this. We can provide some equipment, but there is no way for some."
No way, although Edel wanted to sell new weapons to the Republic of China to support their war of resistance, due to the poor confidentiality measures of the Republic of China, some equipment really did not dare to be sold to them.
And he remembered that the Republic of China later received assistance from the Soviet Union. If the Soviets became familiar with Romania's new equipment, the threat to Romania would be great.
Regarding Edel's words, Kong Xiangxi also expressed his understanding. After all, the Republic of China is the buyer and Romania is the supplier. Those who can buy it still need Romania to have the final say.
