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Chapter 54 Struggle for the Rise of the Chinese Nation

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    This was the first time someone had talked to him about such a lofty topic, and the person was only a half-year-old child. This made Gu Weijun a little bit dumbfounded, but Zhang Hanqing's words were very reasonable.  He had just returned from serving as the minister to Mexico and had a general understanding of the current situation in neighboring the United States. The level of advancement and industrialization in the United States astonished him.  Zhang Hanqing's idea of ??using beauty as a teacher is quite visionary, but he is so young, has he ever been to the United States?

    Gu Weijun inevitably came up with this idea.

    More than just been there!  As the only superpower in later generations, Zhang Hanqing has seen enough of the arrogance of the United States, but its strength also has capital: in the world, most of the categories are top-level industries, and the country with the most railway miles exceeds the next ten countries.  The total military expenditure of each country, and the unique geographical conditions successfully benefited from the world wars twice, which fully reflects the shrewdness of the Americans.

    It was at that time that the GDP and total industrial output of the United States had surpassed the old empire Britain and ranked first in the world, but they were just keeping a low profile.  Because of the isolationist tendency of the United States, it has not extended its hand far around the world. It also adheres to the "open door" principle to make a fortune silently, and its influence in China has not yet risen.

    He looked at Zhang Hanqing, what were people his age doing now?  It's time for fun, right?  Even if he is as smart as himself, he could only study well in school.  Even if the above words are from his father's professor, it is worthy of praise that he retells them in such an organized manner.

    He asked quietly: "Do you think the United States will intervene in the situation in Northeast China?"

    Zhang Hanqing shook his head: "In these troubled times, the United States has not yet thought of competing with Japan in the Far East, but that does not mean that it allows Japan to dominate the Far East. If we let the wind out, it can make the Japanese nervous for a while, and it can also reduce it appropriately.  Their diplomatic pressure on us.

    "Twenty-one, one, brings shame to our whole country, why?"  First, our national strength is indeed too weak. The second reason is also because the European war weakened the checks and balances of the great powers on Japan, so it dared to do whatever it wanted at this time.

    The outcome of the European War will cause a global reshuffle, which will be a mixed blessing for our country.  The good thing is that there will be a long period of peace in the future, which is a golden period for our development. China's success or failure depends on this; the bad thing is that the original balanced situation in China has been broken, the powers have become weak, and Japan has become the dominant country.  If we do not plan ahead, given our current situation, we will not be able to restrain Japan, and political and economic losses will be inevitable.

    I think the only people who can make the Japanese restrain themselves in the Northeast at this stage are the Americans. If you want the Americans to come forward, it must be sweet. Of course, the nature of capital is to pursue profits, and we are just making good use of it.  .  When the situation between us and them is that you are in the middle, and I am in the middle of you, Japan will have to look at the face of the Americans if it wants to exert pressure as it is now.  "

    Meeting Gu Weijun was a big surprise.  Europe is trapped in a war and cannot extricate itself. Japan's industrial level is already poor. The only "benefactor" in his growth plan, the United States, has no communication channels. Now, the opportunity has come.

    Of course, it's too early to talk in detail now - even Zhang Zuolin doesn't have the ability to influence the overall situation of the country. He can't even monopolize Fengtian Province. Isn't Feng Delin next to him watching with eager eyes?

    Seeing Zhang Hanqing¡¯s insightful conversation, Gu Weijun became interested.  He asked tentatively: "Han Qing is very knowledgeable about national affairs. So, do you think, when it comes to China's attitude towards joining the European war, should we lean towards the United States or Japan?"

    At this time, the First World War was in full swing, and China was also faced with the problem of which side to join. Of course, the importance of this issue was diluted a lot by Lao Yuan's proclaimed emperor.  But in the eyes of professionals like Gu Weijun, this is the top priority: taking a stand.

    "For such a big matter, of course Zhang Hanqing's words, as a young boy's words, cannot carry much weight.  No matter how boastful Zhang Hanqing was, Gu Weijun would not be deceived by him. He just saw that he had extraordinary knowledge and it was better than nothing as a conversation piece.

    "It is China's national condition to juxtapose Japan with the powerful United States.  Japan is China's neighbor with the most ferocious ambitions and the greatest aggression. Although it is not big, it insists on biting it, which makes the weak giant China exhausted; while the United States adheres to the "open door" policy and does not want Japan to seize the country in a certain way.  To a certain extent, it makes China's life easier, but the disadvantage is that it is beyond our reach.

    At that time, many knowledgeable people believed that China should join the Allied Powers. A very simple reason is that China¡¯s neighboring powers will be allies, and Russia and Japan have joined this side.  As a major country that can influence China, the opinions of the United States are important, and the United States itself is a natural ally of the United Kingdom.  In this case, China¡¯s choice is actually?Limited.

    The benefits of joining the Allied Powers are of course obvious. At least China, as a victorious country in the future, can legitimately claim Qingdao from Japan, even though it was lost from Germany because Japan declared war on Germany.  An ally!

    But Japan also took a fancy to this and opposed China's declaration of war, regardless of the requests of Britain, the United States and other countries.  At its insistence, Yuan Shikai did not want to get involved, so the matter became a stalemate.  The vitality of the frontline countries such as Britain and France has not been damaged, and they do not expect that China's entry into the war will drastically change the situation. If China has the strength to compete among major powers, will they still have their concessions in China?

    The reason why Gu Weijun asked such a professional question was not to expect Zhang Hanqing to be able to solve it, but to test his level.

    Zhang Hanqing "studied deeply" and said confidently: "This question is very simple. It is better for China to participate in the war than not to participate in the war. However, it is a bit unrealistic to think about how much the country's situation will be improved after participating in the war."

    Gu Weijun was surprised.  Zhang Hanqing is really not polite, this is a national event, you just treat it like a housewife!  He said calmly: "Oh, I would like to hear the details."

    Zhang Hanqing, you're welcome¡ª¡ªit's obvious what will happen in the future!  China declared war, but was still deprived of the right to decide the Shandong issue after the war. This led to the May Fourth Movement.  As long as his appearance in this time and space does not cause a butterfly effect, the result is certain.

    He finally has a stage to perform. This kind of empty talk is what he is best at, and it is also what the angry youth of the 21st century are best at.  He said bluntly: "It's very simple. If China participates in the war, if it wins¡ª¡ªof course it will win¡ª¡ªChina will have a moral advantage. Then it is relatively reasonable to talk to the great powers about the conditions for changing China's status."  Much more. At least, when we buy weapons from foreign powers, we don¡¯t have to depend on other people¡¯s faces. After all, we are a victorious country.

    But don¡¯t forget that the European War was just a dog-eat-dog war. The reason they started this war was not for morality, but entirely for profit.  Therefore, this moral victory will not bring many substantive benefits to China, because China's national situation has not undergone earth-shaking changes.

    Because the world is still in the jungle age, oh, the age of the jungle, China is so weak that it can be completely ignored in the international community, so even participating in the war, which is completely an internal matter, depends on the looks of outsiders.  So, has this condition changed after the war?  It¡¯s hard to be optimistic!  So why can you control your own destiny?  The reason why I have always emphasized that weak countries have no diplomacy is because since the Opium War, China has not taken advantage of any treaty signed with foreign countries!

    Are the Chinese stupid or are the Chinese stupid?  I do not think so!  China still has young talents like Brother Shaochuan, who can also see through and even defeat some of the other party's plots. The handling of the 21st Chapter is a diplomatic masterpiece.  But what's the result?  When Japan replaced conspiracy with conspiracy, we were helpless.  Just because of the difference in national power!  So when the benefits are distributed after the war, I am pessimistic about whether China can get back its share.  But what Brother Shaochuan is doing, I fully support!  At least, we did what we could. If the results are not satisfactory, then it is of great significance to awaken tens of millions of people.

    ¡°What I can do at this stage is to exert influence on my father and let him set up industries to revitalize the economy, thereby affecting or driving the entire region and making the country fundamentally strong. This is the cornerstone of diplomacy.  The United States' mining, electric power, machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding technology, automobiles, etc. are all second to none in the world. Northeast China has rich mineral deposits. If the two are combined organically, we will have a certain chance of becoming rich and powerful, and it will not be a constraint in the beginning.  important factor in the ambitions of great powers.

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? A weak country have no diplomacy, and sovereignty cannot be obtained by relying on gifts.  Today, Bismarck¡¯s words are still valid: ¡®The major problems of our time cannot be solved by discussion and majority vote. Sometimes they must be solved inevitably through a struggle, a struggle of iron and blood¡¯.  I am willing to work with Brother Shaochuan to encourage him and strive for the rise of the Chinese nation!  "

    After he delivered this impassioned speech impassionedly, he realized that at some point, many people had gathered around him, and everyone listened quietly, forming a silent majority.

    "Courage of blood"!  This was Gu Weijun's first reaction.  But he was still affected, and the scenes of humiliation he suffered during the twenty-one negotiations came to mind.

    Yes, the successful negotiation that I am proud of is not because Japan took away the clauses that made all the powers unhappy, but still achieved all-round penetration into China?  Isn't my own efforts to try to say to the other party: "You can't take everything away, at least leave some for me!" Zhang Hanqing, a half-year-old child, can see through the essence of diplomacy, but he is obsessed with the power of negotiation. Is it possible?  Is the pattern too small?

    Zhu Qiqian was also very touched.  He is not only an official of the Republic of China, but also a conscientious Chinese. It is his dream to make the country strong.  In fact, as an ambitious and thoughtful Chinese, who doesn¡¯t have this idea?

    This tragic atmosphere also affected the female relatives in the room. At least the ladies of the Zhu family looked at Zhang Hanqing with admiration.  Beauties respect heroes, as has been the case since ancient times, and even Zhu Guangmu straightened his back.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com)He is also a conscientious Chinese. It is his dream to make the country strong.  In fact, as an ambitious and thoughtful Chinese, who doesn¡¯t have this idea?

    This tragic atmosphere also affected the female relatives in the room. At least the ladies of the Zhu family looked at Zhang Hanqing with admiration.  Beauties respect heroes, as has been the case since ancient times, and even Zhu Guangmu straightened his back.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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