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Volume 2 Three Pillars Chapter 56 Britain wants to form an alliance

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    "Dear Your Excellency, we meet again!" Baldun still showed such exaggerated affection, and hugged Zhang Anle as soon as they met.

    "Haha, Sir Bardon is still so enthusiastic. Please sit down and try this year's new tea." Zhang Anle said with a smile.

    After Baldun took a few sips, he was full of praise: "This tea is good, very good."

    In fact, he doesn¡¯t understand tea, so he can only say this, but he knows how to change the subject: ¡°Your Excellency, when I come to see you this time, why don¡¯t you ask me?¡±

    Zhang Anle looked at Baldun and said in his heart: 'If I don't ask you, you will say it yourself, why should I ask.  ¡¯ But he said: ¡°Haha, what¡¯s the matter with you? I thought you missed me, so you came to see me.¡±

    "No, no, no" Bardun said three times: "I have good news to tell you this time. You also know that the war between China and the Soviet Union has attracted widespread attention around the world. In our  The UK is no exception. Those parliamentarians who know how to talk all day long were surprised to learn that China defeated the Soviet Union. Their jaws dropped, haha"

    Baldun laughed as he spoke, but after laughing twice, he found that Zhang Anle was still looking at him with a smile. He knew that he was a little rude: "Sorry, I was rude. But they looked surprised.  It¡¯s really funny. Closer to home, because of the strength China showed in this war. They believe it is necessary to strengthen cooperation with China so that the relationship between our two countries can get closer.¡±

    Hearing Baldun¡¯s words, Zhang Anle understood.  Because China defeated the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom wanted to have a good relationship with China to safeguard their interests in the Asia-Pacific region.

    "The relationship between our two countries is already very close. If we go further" Zhang Anle asked pretending to be puzzled.

    "Sino-British alliance." Barton gave Zhang Anle an answer.

    Zhang Anle already had some understanding of the international situation at this time, and knew what the alliance between Japan and Britain was like earlier.

    As Zhang Anle¡¯s strength continues to expand, Japan¡¯s sphere of influence in China is also constantly shrinking.  In response to this current situation, Japan gradually extended its influence to Southeast Asia.  This is something the UK does not want to see, but the UK is a small country and has limited strength.  Because there are too many colonies.  The increasingly declining United Kingdom wants to safeguard its global interests, and gradually begins to feel unable to do so.

    China¡¯s growing strength has also made it unrealistic for the UK to cooperate with Japan to deal with China as it did before.  Plus the relationship with the Chinese government is getting better and better.  Voices began to appear in the UK calling for strengthening cooperation with China, and many MPs even proposed forming an alliance with China.

    Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin originally had a good impression of China, and being conservative and moderate by nature, he believed that forming an alliance with China was a good choice.  So Baldun was asked to explore Zhang Anle's words. Baldun naturally also hoped to form an alliance with China, which was a good thing for him. You must know that he was now a diplomat who had been bribed by Zhang Anle.

    "Have they reached a consensus now, or do they just have this intention?" It is of course a good thing to form an alliance with Britain, and Zhang Anle also wants to get more benefits from Britain.

    "I'm not very clear about this. I received a telegram from Prime Minister Baldwin and came here to find out what your intentions are. You must know that it is more troublesome to promote such a big decision in the UK. Only you have it.  Only with the intention of forming an alliance can we promote this matter in the UK." Baldun was a little embarrassed when he heard Zhang Anle ask this, and then attributed the reason to the political system of his country.

    "As long as it is beneficial to both parties, I will naturally be happy to do it. You also know that China will be reunified soon. After reunification, China will be the largest consumer market in the world after getting rid of all the shortcomings of the previous warlord melee.  . This is definitely good news for the UK, not to mention that China will carry out large-scale infrastructure construction and establish a complete national defense system, which requires a large amount of investment. This is also a good news for the UK, which controls capital.  News. A strong China, a strong China with good relations with Britain, will play a very important role in safeguarding Britain's interests in the Asia-Pacific region." Zhang Anle pondered for a while and said.

    Of course Zhang Anle now wants to form an alliance with Britain.  Whether it is machinery, equipment or military technology, they are all urgently needed by China.  There are also construction funds that Zhang Anle wants most. These are not difficult for the UK.  Of course, the premise is that they must know that helping China is profitable or will bring them greater benefits.

    "Haha, I knew you would agree, but it will take some time for this matter to be implemented in the country. The main reason I came here this time is to test your tone first." Baldun said honestly.

    "I understand these things, this matterI need your help.  "Zhang Anle said to Baldun with a sincere face.

    "I will do my best. This is also a good thing for me." Baldun smiled and said: "After talking about the alliance, I have one more thing to ask you."

    "Speaking."

    "This time you are negotiating with the Soviet Union. Is it convenient to disclose the conditions you proposed?" Baldun asked cautiously.

    "Of course, there is nothing to hide in this. We want to take back the Northeastern territory that was ceded by Tsarist Russia and abolish all unequal treaties signed with Tsarist Russia." Zhang Anle didn't think there was anything wrong with this, so he told him.

    "It can be seen that you attach great importance to territory. Will you be unhappy with the United Kingdom because of territorial disputes in Hong Kong or other places in the future?" Barton suddenly said this.

    "I think every country attaches great importance to territory. In addition to actual interests, it also represents the dignity of a country. This is why I don't like Japan. As long as Japan still occupies Chinese territory, China and Japan will  There will be no real friendship between the two countries. As for the relationship with the UK, I think we will have a better solution." Zhang Anle answered Barton's question while also cleverly avoiding the question.

    "I don't want any conflict between China and the UK. I am a pacifist, and I don't think there is any problem that cannot be solved through negotiation. If we have to go to war, it will not be a good thing for both sides.  ." After hearing Zhang Anle's answer, Baldun nodded.

    "That's what I say, but some problems cannot be solved through negotiation, especially the problems left over from the war. For example, our island of Taiwan is still in the hands of the Japanese. It is impossible for them to hand it over on their own initiative. I think.  To achieve this goal, it must be solved through war." Zhang Anle did not agree with Baldun's point of view.

    "I hope things won't get that bad. I won't disturb you anymore. Thank you for taking the time to meet me." Baldun sighed and prepared to leave.

    "You are so polite. Thank you very much for bringing this news. I will always remember your contribution to the development of Sino-British relations." Zhang Anle said to Barton.

    After sending Barton out the door, Zhang Anle sent a telegram to Archie Lane in Europe, asking him to pay close attention to the news in the UK and learn about Britain's alliance with China.

    Archie Lane, a diplomat assigned by the system, is now active in various European countries. He is like China¡¯s Consul General in Europe.  In the eyes of foreigners, this guy with the same skin color and appearance as them is the spokesperson of China's young dictator.

    Thinking of Archie Lane, Zhang Anle knew that she should contact Katie Kergan, whose status in the American business community is getting higher and higher. The founder of Star Flag Bank is now the new darling of Wall Street.  She can always grasp the market trends one after another and make a lot of money, and her investment can always bring huge returns.  Even the President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, said that if it were not for her being a woman, she would definitely become a president.

    She also had a very good relationship with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Hoover, who was one of the shareholders of Kergan's Star Flag Bank.  Zhang Anle asked her to improve her relationship with Hoover. He knew that the current Secretary of Commerce would become the President of the United States in a few years.

    This beautiful and intelligent female spy not only brought a lot of information to Zhang Anle, but also made countless money for Zhang Anle.  The purpose of Zhang Anle's letter to Kergan was to persuade the United States to increase investment in China. It would be better if it was direct capital investment.

    Negotiations with the Soviet Union were also officially launched on September 9. The Soviet representative proposed that the two sides return to the pre-war status quo.  Gu Weijun directly put forward China's proposition, which was roughly consistent with what Zhang Anle told Barton.

    1. The Soviet Union abides by its declaration to China when Lenin was still alive and unconditionally returns the territory it invaded and occupied China during the Tsarist Russia era.

    2. China and the Soviet Union abolished a series of unequal treaties signed by Tsarist Russia and the Qing government.

    3. The Middle East Railway will be fully owned by China.

    4. The Soviet Union compensated China¡¯s economic losses of US$10 million.

    Once these four propositions were announced, the Soviet representative stood up and left the meeting in anger.

    Gu Weijun and the Chinese representatives are certainly not in a hurry. Anyway, many places in China that Russia has invaded are already in China's hands, and it is not China that is defeated.  If the negotiations really fail, it may be a good thing for China, so that China can send more troops to the Northeast.  Even immigrating to the Northeast, by that time, it may not be as simple as just returning the occupied territory.

    The ordinary people in the Soviet Union were very dissatisfied when they heard the news proposed by China. They did not agree with the government signing such a contract.  in ?While being satisfied with the government's weakness, they were influenced by certain newspapers and periodicals and began to think about the real reasons for the Soviet Union's defeat!

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