Chapter 263 The Old People Gather Together
At the same time, the Japanese government's General Staff finally decided to support Fukushima's plan and cooperate with Wang Maoru to exploit oil. Wang Maoru revealed to Japan the location of the Kanafeng oil field, Gippslan, Bonama, and Iroman oil fields in Australia. Of course, Wang Maoru did not know the exact location, but just vaguely remembered it. Therefore, during the negotiations, Japan grasped this risk principle and finally determined the agreement. If it was successfully mined, Wang Maoru would occupy 3% of the beneficiary rights of the oil field. Wang Maoru was already shocked to get 3%, and then waited for the Japanese prospecting team to visit Australia. However, Wang Maoru suggested that the land should be purchased first, and the Japanese government would come forward and said that the farm would be built there, because Australia prohibited non-white people from owning arable land and could only be purchased in the name of the farm.
The Japanese side immediately went to Australia, and finally after negotiations, they purchased two of the four oil fields. After mining, they found that there was indeed oil fields. This was undoubtedly a huge encouragement for Japan, which lacked oil. The Australian government also repented at this time and demanded the recovery of the mining rights of the two lands. Regarding the mining rights, due to the carefulness of the Japanese when signing the agreement and the types of mining rights did not be clarified. The Australian government used this loophole to demand the recovery of the oil mining rights, while the Japanese side did not agree, and the two countries started a long-term negotiating confrontation.
It is true that Australia is a small country, but they are a country under the Commonwealth and belong to the United Kingdom, so Australia is very straightforward. Japan is even more reluctant to give up on this "life-saving water". The initial investment was huge, and oil was continuously transported back to the country, which also made domestic hardliners demand that they should not give up these two oil fields. Because the land concession contract signed with Australia was twenty years old, this also made the Japanese anxious to exploit it, because Australia will definitely not continue to rent it in twenty years, and the Japanese's actions also offended the United Kingdom. Britain and Japan had such a big difference on the oil issue for the first time.
All of this was Wang Maoru's disaster. In order to make the Japanese fascinated with oil, Wang Maoru even proposed to exchange the right to benefit oil for technical support for the production of 75 field guns and 90 mortars, 70 infantry guns, and 105 howitzers. The Fengtian Arsenal in later generations was supervised by Yang Yuting, mostly imitating Japanese arms. Wang Maoru directly quoted Japanese technology, which made the production and construction technology of the First Arsenal in Northeast Heilongjiang more perfect. Of course, the contribution of Japanese technicians here is also invaluable.
Wang Maoru's wedding also began with the arrival of the end of December. Wang Maoru left the second wife and his children in Qiqihar, and brought the Second Guard Regiment back to Hulunbuir.
The general's wedding is not a trivial matter, and the one who married the ninth princess of the Eastern Mongolian prince was almost the biggest thing in China's peaceful December.
The Shuntian Times wrote an article about the political situation in Northeast China after Wang Maoru married the Ninth Princess, which aroused the alert of many warlords. Although Wang Maoru was a powerful man in Beiyang and did not interfere with the affairs of the pass, Wang Maoru was also famous for his ability to fight. In the first battle with Bailang, Babu Dhabu in the second battle, Heilongjiang in three battles, and defeated the Guizhou army in four battles, and was as famous as Cai E in every battle. In order to suppress his development, Meng Enyuan and Zhang Zuolin, Feng Delin had to unite, and this could not stop his troops. Now he has a hundred thousand troops under his command and five million people in the black province. He is just like he is devouring the world. Because he has accepted Yuan Shikai's old subordinates, in the eyes of the old people in Beiyang, Wang Maoru can be said to be the best candidate to inherit Beiyang in the future, and even Duan Qirui is quite jealous.
No matter how jealous he was, Duan Qirui was still the boss of Beiyang at this time. If Wang Maoru wanted to be the boss of Beiyang, it would be twenty years later. Wang Maoru could not threaten his place at this time. However, Xu Shuzheng repeatedly warned Duan Qirui that Wang Maoru's ambition would probably not be able to bear it for a few years, so he was blown away by him.
Wang Maoru's wedding was numerous, and there were countless people who congratulated him. Those who came in person were Fengtian Governor Zhang Zuolin, Jilin Governor Guo Zongxi, Duan Qirui's representative Lin Changmin, Sun Wen's representative Liao Zhongkai, Wang Jingwei, Jiang Zhiqing, Japanese military representative Kwantung Army Deputy Chief of Staff, Doi City Zhijin, South Manchurian Railway District Kata Ryuichi, Kawashima Sulang, President Li Yuanhong's representative senior adviser Jin Yongyan, President Li Yuanhong's representative senior adviser, and President Wang Shoucen. In addition, Feng Guozhang also sent his secretary to congratulate him. The princes of Outer Mongolia came even more, and the former Yuan Party members all came and gathered at the Hulunbuir Hotel in Hulun City. After meeting, they sighed, especially Liang Shiyi, former Prime Minister of State who is now living in seclusion in Japan. After seeing Yuan Keding, he knelt down and cried. A good wedding almost became a memorial service to mourn Yuan Shikai.
A wedding is not a wedding, but a place for competition among all forces.
Among the old Yuan party, some people were still in office, and the Beiyang warlords were old friends with them, and they did not do anything. Some people had to step down because of the great public anger and blocking others' positions. Especially when Thirteen Taibao and others gathered together, they were even more sad.
Wang Maoru saw Yan Fu again. Seeing that Yan Fu had grown a lot, he hurriedly held Yan Fu's hand and said, "Old Yan, I've suffered, I've suffered."
Yan Fu shook his head and smiled bitterly, saying, "I didn't suffer, I was just tired, I was infatuated, alas..." A long sigh could not tell the vicissitudes of the world.
Wang Maoru said: "Why didn't Mr. Yan come to me?"
"I am a dishonest person, why bother to implicate my friend?"
"Old Yan doesn't treat me as a friend. You and I are friends for ages. Why do you need to do this? Besides, Wang Xiusheng can have such a status. Old Yan has helped me a lot. I am grateful." Wang Maoru said earnestly, Yan Fu's eyes were red when he said, and Wang Maoru said again: "Now Heilongjiang Province is in chaos, and he still needs a respected person like Mr. Yan to help me. If Mr. Yan doesn't come, he will look down on me as a friend."
Yan Fu was moved by him and said, "If Xiusheng wants me to come, I am not afraid of causing trouble for you with this old bone, so I will come over. It's just a stigma outside. Xiusheng, you have to bear it."
Wang Maoru laughed and said, "I also supported the president's appointment as emperor. Why did the Democratic Party only ask for punishment for you thirteen people? Because they can't afford to offend me, because you are just a literati or are not in the military. I and Anhui Governor Ni Sichong and Yi Jun commander Jiang Guite, all three of them support the appointment as emperor. Because we are the Governor, the Democratic Party dare not pursue it. So, no matter how many infamous accusations are, I dare not tell me that this is the so-called big fist, which is the hard truth."
Yan Fu nodded in agreement. He was a literati. If he said that he supported the imperial system and harmed the country and the people, it would be really wronged. He just believed that the Republic of China today could not be called a Democratic Republic of China. The people were not in charge. The parliamentarians were recommended by local authorities and soldiers were in charge of the government. Especially Duan Qirui, the chief of the army, served as prime minister, has made China move towards militarism and warlordism. How could it be called a republic? Such a republic would be better to restore to the empire so that the whole country could unite. Unfortunately, no one of these supervisors could delegate power. Everyone had their own small plans and plans. The end of the emperor was indeed a rage and resentment of heaven.
A wedding is not about treating guests to dinner, especially the Ninth Princess of Dongmeng and the Governor of Heilongjiang Province. They are Ninth Princess, how can they go to your place to be a fourth wife? Wang Maoru didn't think so complicated. He thought it was just a means to win over Guifu and Shengfu, but he didn't expect that the princes of Outer Mongolia were unhappy and ran to Shengfu in front of the hospital bed, saying that Ulan Tuya's status could not be so low, but he was just a fourth wife, which made the Mongolian prince feel disappointed. So he ran to Wang Maoru to protest...
Wang Maoru was very depressed, what do you mean by your group of Outer Mongolia princes? I will determine the order of marrying my wife, and it is your turn to speak. Wang Maoru was furious and left with his sleeves, leaving more than 30 Outer Mongolia princes beside him, and everyone looked at each other.
At this time, Yang Du ran over and hurriedly persuaded him that Yang Du, Yang Xizi, who was considered the main promoter of Yuan Shikai's emperor, now works as an apartment in Heilongjiang. He relies on writing articles to Heilongjiang Daily (because of the news management regulations, Heilongjiang Province only allows three newspapers and magazines to be legally distributed, namely Heilongjiang Daily, World News and East Weekly magazine) to continue his life. Because Wang Maoru had specially explained that Yang Du's remuneration was much more than others, which was enough to make his whole family worry-free. However, Yang Du was Yang Du after all, and the talented man was very accurate in grasping human nature. He knew that Wang Maoru was determined to inherit Yuan Shikai's mantra, unify Beiyang, and then unify China. He absolutely could not lack his own position, so he let his family live a stable life, not cause trouble, and not show off. His two sons and a daughter also entered the public school.
This time Wang Maoru's wedding was also invited to Yang Du and others. Yang Du first visited Yuan Keding, and learned that the Outer Mongolian princess Wang Maoru forced the commander Wang Maoru to let the ninth princess Ulantuya be the eldest wife, which made Wang Maoru very unhappy. He knew that his opportunity had come and went to see Wang Maoru.
Wang Maoru welcomed his arrival, not to mention a few years ago, even a year ago, when Wang Maoru met Yang Du, he received the ritual of his disciples. At that time, Yang Du was the director of the Preparatory Office, the secretary-general of the Presidential Office, and the Speaker of the Senate of the State Council. He held several positions and was the leader of the six gentlemen of the Preparatory Council. He would not flatter him if he saw him. It was only thirty years since Hedong and thirty years after Hexi, and now Yang Du is seeking protection under his command, which proves the saying, don’t bully young people poor. At that time, Wang Maoru was young, and Yang Du never bullied him. He made good relationships and achieved good results.
"Brother Xizi, please sit down." Wang Maoru enthusiastically pressed him on a Mongolian stool. He sat down himself, and said in a short time, "I drank it with you last time, but it was at the eldest son's wedding. Unfortunately, my business is busy, and now you and I have time. I can drink 300 cups of wine."
Yang Du shook his head and smiled bitterly, saying, "Xiu Shuai still loves to joke so much. Today is different. Today I am just a citizen."
"Eh?" Wang Maoru said, "Why did Brother Xizi say this? How can you be a civilian? Brother Xizi underestimates his energy. Every day I read newspapers, I have to check if there is any article by Brother Xizi and see how good my opinions are."
Yang Du smiled and said, "Xiu Shuai is so proud, she is too awarded, too awarded."!~!
Chapter completed!