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Text Chapter 1432 [Wang Governor, please make a price]

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    Not only monks can recite crooked sutras, but even the warlords of the Republic of China are good at reciting crooked sutras.  The Hongkou Armored Parade has only been held for a few days, and a trend of Iron Lions has spread throughout the Republic of China.  The young man held the newspaper, his heart was surging, and his eyes filled with excitement. People can choose how to die, but they cannot choose how to live. Just like nationality, it is a brand that cannot be removed in this life.  Being born in a country with a brilliant culture and a civilization of five thousand years, I was once happy and proud.  But starting in the middle and late Qing Dynasty, this arrogance turned into dissatisfaction, even anger and humiliation, and vented all dissatisfaction on the Qing Dynasty. In the end, the Qing court was overthrown, but the Republic of China was still bullied by the great powers, as if everything  Nothing seems to have changed.  In the past, military parades were one of the means used by great powers to humiliate the Chinese people. Especially in the Gengzi Year, even the capital was occupied by others.  People with some conscience in China feel an endless humiliation burning their souls, and the young people of this nation can hardly stand upright under the weight of guilt and regret for humiliating their ancestors.  But things are different now. Wang Xueqian appeared in the Republic of China. The appearance of this guy disrupted the political arena of the Republic of China. However, he has the ability to increase his momentum, especially the last two military parades in Shanghai.  One time, the Zhejiang Army sent troops to regain a large area of ??land on the north bank of the Suzhou River occupied by the British. It is too appropriate to describe it as expulsion of foreign humiliation.  Another time, just a few days ago, the Zhejiang Army Steel Lion appeared on the streets of Hongkou. The roar of the tanks and the sound of the metal friction of the tracks were a bit harsh, but as a Chinese, the excitement in my heart cannot be suppressed no matter what.  .  Especially at the moment when force was promoted, all the young people with dreams burst into tears. They had been waiting for this day for a long time.  Although the feelings in the newspapers and on the scene cannot be compared, it does not prevent the young people of the Republic of China from once again raising the status of Zhejiang, and even higher than Guangzhou in the minds of many people.  And what is Guangzhou¡¯s status today?  That is the Holy Land of Revolution.  Wang Xueqian doesn¡¯t pay too much attention to Zhejiang¡¯s rising status. Zhejiang now has no shortage of talents, but only time.  And his intention to use the armored forces, which are still in the running-in and training stage, is actually to scare people.  It is actually not difficult to drive a weapon like a tank. As long as you can learn to drive a tractor, you can basically drive a tank.  But it is difficult to cooperate properly on the battlefield.  In Europe, tanks are an auxiliary tool for infantry attacks. To put it bluntly, they are used as walls, to stop bullets.  The main reason is that when the tank is moving, the observer and driver can only see a small part of the area due to line of sight. When the tank is surrounded by own or friendly infantry, the driver needs to be very skilled.  The key to coordinated operations is to prevent one's own people from being crushed to death before breaking through the enemy's defense line.  In the British and French tank tactics, the infantry is not the target that the tank needs to protect, but the tank needs the protection of the infantry.  Anyway, this is very complicated to say and involves the use of many tactics and weapons.  "The Zhejiang Army does not have this ability at all. Wang Xueqian's purpose is to deceive Qi Xieyuan and make the other party nervous. Don't act like it's nothing. You kid has been tricked by this man, and you still pretend to be innocent?"  Are you pretending to be the same?  What he didn¡¯t expect was that the first person to be alarmed by his generosity was the British Consul General in Shanghai. Although the old man was so frightened at first that he even had the idea of ????running away.  But when I went back, my posture was like a big red rooster, and my chest was so high.  Sir Considine at least had a reason for successful negotiation. After Wang Xueqian's strong resistance, he evacuated an armored brigade from Shanghai I won't talk about this, but the next reaction made Wang Xueqian very aggrieved.  The reason comes from the order from Sichuan, which is not for aircraft, but for tanks this time.  Wang Xueqian looked at the telegram and said to himself: "When did you say you were going to sell tanks?" But no matter what he said, one of Wang Xueqian's identities was an arms dealer. He was a legitimate professional banker and part-time investment industry  industrialist, and then became a politician in his spare time, and also had an arms business as a side job Many of the Sichuan Army's weapons were given by Wang Xueqian, and they became more and more elite. Of course, this is relative. With the Sichuan Army's fastidious character,  I can't give you a high price either.  However, second-hand weapons were sold batch after batch, and the business of the Zhejiang Aircraft Manufacturing Factory was also taken care of. This made Wang Xueqian's first refusal a little less confident.  The former governor-general of the Sichuan Army was Xiong Kewu. This man was a weak figure politically and was very close to the Kuomintang. In the past two years, his life in Sichuan has become increasingly difficult. His local power has become stronger and stronger, and he has opposed  The voices are getting louder and louder, Liu Xiang, Yang Sen, Liu Wencai a large number of?The rise of local warlords has made Xiong Kewu's rule in Sichuan difficult to maintain.  Cruelly, he sensed Mr. Sun Da's call and led his troops to Guangzhou.  ¡°At this time, Sichuan¡¯s warlords were all in disgrace, and arms expansion became more and more intense.  On this day, Liu Xiang, who was entrenched in Chongqing, sent a telegram to Lu Zuofu, who was buying a ship in Shanghai, requesting to buy tanks.  Logically speaking, this man had also bought an aircraft from the Zhejiang Army and was an old employer, so he should take care of it. But what he didn't expect was that his request was ruthlessly rejected by Wang Xueqian.  This made him feel very humiliated.  But although Liu Xiang had never seen a tank or used this kind of weapon, he just saw this kind of steel-clad weapon from foreign newspapers in Shanghai, and his eyes couldn't pull it out.  The aircraft that contacted the Zhejiang Army are really useful. They are definitely a trump card for detecting the enemy.  Tanks, this thing looks more expensive than an airplane. You get what you pay for, and it must be more useful than an airplane.  The planes of the Sichuan Army are basically used as reconnaissance aircraft, but tanks are different and are ground assault weapons.  You can't rely on the sky to fight a war. If there is such a steel monster on the ground, machine guns and rifles will not be able to drink milk. Even small-caliber artillery can't shake its offensive capabilities on the battlefield. If you don't buy it, you will be in trouble with yourself.  Liu Xiang, who was determined to buy a tank, gritted his teeth and sent a telegram to Lu Zuofu, asking him to find a way.  But what can Lu Zuofu do?  He knows Wang Xueqian, but does Wang Xueqian know him?  I don¡¯t have such a big reputation, so I can only find a boss who has a big reputation and can talk to me.  Fortunately, Lu Zuofu and Du Yuesheng have a good relationship.  The two bosses of shipping companies at both ends of the Yangtze River have plans to join forces with a very ambitious goal of driving away the Japanese shipping companies that dominate Yangtze River shipping.  In terms of strength, there is no comparison between the two, but in terms of business nature, the two are almost identical.  If he wants to do business on the Sichuan waterway, Lu Zuofu cannot do without the support of the Pao Ge Association. Like the Qing Gang, Pao Ge has a higher status in the southwest than the Qing Gang.  Because not only are they gangs, many of the eldest brothers are also high-ranking members of the military, such as Fan Haer.  And Lu Zuofu¡¯s base camp is in Jiangzhou, that is, Chongqing, with the support of Liu Xiang, the leader of the Sichuan Army.  He just didn't join politics, unlike Du Yuesheng who had already entered officialdom.  But this did not become a barrier between the two. On the contrary, the two had a good impression of each other after their first meeting.  Lu Zuofu came to Du Yuesheng's door. As a landlord, although it was more difficult, he still took Lu Zuofu to the Governor's Mansion.  When Chen Bui received him, he just said coldly: "Sir, you only have fifteen minutes. To make a long story short." Lu Zuofu saw this and felt a chill in his heart. It seemed that Du Yuesheng's status in Southeast was no higher than that of Liu Xiang.  .  The only thing that can be shown off is that Du Yuesheng is already the mayor of Oriental Paris. He has successfully transformed himself from a street gangster into an unqualified politician.  In fact, this is easy to explain. Du Yuesheng has as many resources as Wang Xueqian, and even has more resources than him.  The street power that he is proud of is far inferior to the all-pervasive agents of Dai Li.  The only thing that makes people's eyes shine is that Du Yuesheng has quite enough face in the Qinggang.  But these are of little use to powerful local warlords.  Wang Xueqian did not show the enthusiasm he should have. He had already guessed the purpose of Lu Zuofu's visit. Less than two days after Liu Xiang's telegram for purchasing tanks was rejected by him, a spokesperson for Liu Xiang's business came. The purpose was not stated.  And metaphor.  Officials and merchants, officials and merchants.  ??It has existed in China for at least two to three thousand years. From the most primitive government agencies to the big businessmen relying on official power during the Republic of China, they are essentially the same.  "Mr. Lu, this telegram was sent to me by the Secretariat just now. It is Marshal Liu's purchase request. However, I have made it clear in the telegram that weapons like tanks are not suitable for the mountains of Sichuan." As he spoke, Wang Xueqian put his hand in his hand.  The message was handed to Lu Zuofu.  The latter said modestly and fearfully: "I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it. Marshal Wang still calls Lu by his first name." Wang Xueqian was noncommittal. People who hold high positions should have the courage to hold high positions. Of course, polite words are no longer included: "Mr. Lu  You are too modest. Your establishment of industry in the southwest will be a great thing for the country and the people. The Republic of China lacks industrial facilities, and looking at the development of the world, the first thing to solve is the transportation problem. " " Wang  What the governor said is that the Sichuan-Kangshan railway has been under preparation and construction, but it is a pity that there is a lack of funds." Lu Zuofu complained. If Sichuan could build a railway that could run through the north and south, it would undoubtedly be a lot for Sichuan, which is rich in resources.  A road paved with gold.  Unfortunately, the construction of the Northern Sichuan Railway has been halted for many reasons. The main reason is still the lack of funds.Wang Xueqian smiled. Southwest is a difficult area for transportation development, especially for railways. The construction is difficult and the project progress is slow. The biggest problem is the lack of support from local powerful groups. Even Wang Xueqian has no way to build a railway.  .  For Wang Xueqian, Lu Zuofu's arrival was simply a benefit that came to his doorstep. If he didn't take it, he would be sorry for himself.  ¡°Have you ever thought about financing in Shanghai?¡± Financing is a new term in the Republic of China, but this practice has long been popular among the people. The only difference is the way of investing.  Seeing that Lu Zuofu was stunned, Wang Xueqian explained: "The Northern Sichuan Railway can definitely obtain funds through financing on the stock exchange, and the operating rights can also be controlled locally. It just needs to be listed separately in financial accounting to facilitate the distribution of dividends. Not only the railway  , Steamship companies can also operate in this model. "For Lu Zuofu, this is a brand new model. His two passenger ships have made a lot of profits on the Yangtze River waterway, but he wants to go further and expand his business throughout Yibin.  As far as Chongqing and the Jialing River section, it will take several years to achieve this level of strength.  But Wang Xueqian¡¯s suggestion made him excited.  Originally, he thought Wang Xueqian wanted the bank to take control. This model was feasible in other places, but it was absolutely impossible in Sichuan.  Lu Zuofu could only smile bitterly at this. He asked for a huge favor to visit Wang Xueqian, not for the sake of Sichuan's transportation construction, but because his big boss behind the scenes was obsessed with the weapons displayed by Wang Xueqian.  But at the beginning of the conversation, the two sides seemed to have chosen the wrong person, and they couldn't get over the issues of shipping and railways.  At another time, Lu Zuofu would certainly be very interested, but at this time, he needed Liu Xiang's strong support, and if Liu Xiang supported him, he would have to do things properly for Liu Xiang, otherwise why should Liu Xiang support him?  ?  Anxious Lu Zuofu kept winking at Du Yuesheng, who understood and said in the middle of the conversation: "Wang Governor, Mr. Lu is actually asking to buy tanks at the request of General Liu." Lu Zuofu finally breathed a sigh of relief and talked.  We finally got to the point.  However, before that, Wang Xueqian had already rejected Liu Xiang's purchase intention, and he made it clear that he had to lower his profile and explain: "The Sichuan Army is poorly trained and the good and the bad are mixed. General Liu often has trouble sleeping at night because of defense issues. If he owns a few  Tanks, as a powerful weapon to press the bottom of the container, are undoubtedly a timely help for General Liu, and Chongqing is the export center of southern and central Sichuan. General Liu's ability to secure Chongqing is also a good thing for Yangtze River shipping.  " "Is he determined to buy it? " Wang Xueqian still thinks it is unnecessary. Although the Renault 17 tank has been praised to the sky by the Europeans, who knows who will actually use it. Without railway transportation and the conditions of roads and bridges are not ideal, this  The army weapons that were so powerful in the European battlefields could only be kept at home even if they were bought in the Republic of China, especially in the southwestern mountainous provinces of the Republic of China.  Wang Xueqian's original understanding was that Liu Xiang was not worth spending the money. Besides, the tanks were imported. Although it was not difficult to assemble the armor with rivets, Ningbo currently had the ability to produce tanks. The only thing missing was  It's the engine.  But the problem is that in Wang Xueqian¡¯s eyes, tanks simply lacked room to survive in the south and southwest of the Republic of China.  It¡¯s not that the weapons are bad, it¡¯s that the roads are bad and you can¡¯t get out at all.  Seeing that Wang Xueqian did not speak to him, Lu Zuofu took advantage of the heat and said: "General Liu said, money is not a problem, we pay in US dollars!" (To be continued.)
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