.Volume 1 of the turbulent era Chapter 101 of return

After opening his mouth, Ma Ersan slowly sat back with anger, but his chest kept rising and falling, and he could see how angry he was...

He never expected that Fang Zida not only used commercial means to intimidate himself, but also shamelessly threatened German investment and loans in China. How could the always arrogant German diplomat tolerate it? Looking at Fang Zida's calm and gentle appearance, Marshen was so angry that he smoked his nostrils, wishing he could find a gun to make the hateful guy in front of him into a hole.

However, the diplomat's rationality finally made him suppress this dangerous thought and suppress his anger to slowly calm himself down. Although what Fang Zida said was a serious provocation and extortion against the great Germans, Marsan also knew in his heart that this situation did not fail to happen.

Although losing Qing Island would bring humiliation to Germany, Germany could not allow a large amount of material resources for a Qing Island that could not be preserved, so that the war rivals could obtain a large amount of material resources from China. What's more, more than 20 million pounds of compensation and loans, plus all unestimated investments in China, once all were wasted, not to mention such a small agency in China such as Marcsan, even the supreme German Emperor William II could not bear the consequences. It can be imagined that if all this said by Fang Zida really came true, the Junker nobles and financiers who had huge wealth would definitely tear themselves to pieces.

After calming down, Ma Ersan felt scared again and didn't want to bow to the Chinese, but the situation forced him to make a decision.

"I will explain it to Your Majesty again, hoping to reach an agreement." After hesitating for a while, Marsan said gritting his teeth.

"This is really good news." Fang Zida put down his wine glass and nodded with a smile: "However, I would like to remind you that everyone has not much time left. If a war breaks out in Europe and everything we talk about will be shattered, this consequence..."

"Don't worry, I understand!" Marshen said gritting his teeth.

At this point, Fang Zida no longer stayed and stood up to say goodbye. As for how Marsan contacted Berlin and how to convince the arrogant William II, this is not the issue he was considering. Next, he only needs to wait for the final news. Ishu.

After leaving the German Embassy, ​​Fang Zida was actually a little helpless. If it weren't for the tight time, to be honest, he wouldn't be willing to solve the problem in this way. Once the two countries completely tear off their faces, no matter what the result is, it would not be a good thing. Once the war begins, China will face huge opportunities and face the same risks. It is Fang Zida's wish to be able to get the best interests in the war.

When he returned to the Prime Minister's Office, Song Jiaoren and others had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Fang Zida come back, he hurriedly stepped forward to ask about the contact information. Fang Zida did not tell the truth, but said that Germany was still considering the details and needed to wait for a while. However, according to his judgment, there should not be too many problems.

When everyone heard this good news, they celebrated and showed a happy smile. Liang Ruhao, as the deputy diplomat, was even more happy, as if he had already taken back Qing* Island from now on. Everyone discussed the placement of Qing* Island after it was taken back, and they did not dissipate until the fun was over. At this time, Fang Zida walked at the end and quietly gave Song Jiaoren a wink.

"Zhengming, do you have something to say?" Song Jiaoren, who was understanding, found an excuse to ask Fang Zida to stay first. When he returned to the office, Song Jiaoren closed the door first, then turned around and asked.

Nodded, Fang Zida said: "You must be prepared for both hands when you hand over Qing*dao. Please make plans for Brother Dunchu."

"What does this mean? Did you say just now..." Song Jiaoren's face changed and he asked quickly.

"There were so many people just now that I was confused and some things were hard to say." Fang Zida nodded, let Song Jiaoren sit down first, and then carefully reported to him the results of the negotiations at the embassy. After hearing all, Song Jiaoren frowned and his face was extremely solemn.

"Give me a cigarette!"

After taking the cigar handed over by Fang Zida, Song Jiaoren took a deep breath, but who would have thought that he would be choked and caused a burst of cough.

"Good guy, it's so strong!" After getting a little accustomed to the smell of the cigar, Song Jiaoren sniffed again, then looked at Fang Zida: "Zhengming, are you a little reckless in doing this? What if..."

"There is nothing in case." Fang Zida explained: "There is only a try in this situation, and the results are only two. One is to successfully take back Qing*dao, and the second is to have the worst plan."

"Are you the worst plan you said to be the ones that showdown with Marsan?"

"If possible, of course!" Fang Zida did not deny it and answered bluntly.

Song Jiaoren nodded to express his understanding. Although what Fang Zida told him was equivalent to pouring a basin of cold water when he was excited, Song Jiaoren was not an ordinary person and naturally could tell which one is more important. Under the current complex situation, there is nothing wrong with Fang Zida being able to deal with it in this way on Marsang, but the consequences of doing so are also serious. Once Germany is angered and the hope of safely returning Qingdao is completely cut off, the government will face huge internal and external pressure.

Fang Zida deliberately did not tell the truth in front of everyone, and I'm afraid that this was the same idea. Song Jiaoren thought carefully and finally felt that Fang Zida's doing this was the best choice. He pinched off the cigarette butt, and Song Jiaoren stood up and said, "Just do it this way, we only know these things for the time being. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not need to inform you, and wait for Germany to finally hear back."

"good!"

Song Jiaoren's support made Fang Zida completely relieved and said goodbye and left.

Time passed in a flash, and in a blink of an eye it was the end of the month. It was only three days before the outbreak of the First World War. Although Fang Zida, who was as usual on the surface, his anxiety was getting worse and worse. As time was about to come, Ma Ersan's reply was not yet, Fang Zida gradually became a little desperate and even began to prepare for the worst plan.

On the evening of July 26, Fang Zida was about to go back to bed when there was a sound of slapping the door outside. After a while, Zhang Huchen hurried into the study and told Fang Zida that someone had brought a letter and asked Fang Zida to go to the German Embassy in Dongjiaomin Lane immediately.

Upon hearing this, Fang Zida suddenly stood up, put on his coat and walked out quickly. After walking a few steps, he turned around and told Zhang Huchen to take two people with him, so that if there is anything, it would be used to help convey the message.

Taking advantage of the night, Fang Zida and his party arrived at the German Embassy half an hour later. It was already past ten o'clock in the evening, but the German Embassy was brightly lit. When Fang Zida walked in quickly, he saw Marsan, who was walking back and forth in the hall, waiting for him, and on the sofa on the left side of the hall was an old friend Governor Wadeck.

"Please follow me." Seeing Fang Zida, Maerzan nodded slightly to him and turned to the reception room. Huadek stood up and followed behind. Fang Zida entered without saying a word.

After entering the reception room, everyone did not make any polite things and sat down on the sofa. Marsan asked, "Mr. Fang, can your country's neutrality ensure that our country's investment and loans in China are not affected?"

Fang Zida's heart moved and nodded calmly: "Of course, our country will abide by all international regulations and fulfill its obligations as a neutral country."

"What about the business plan you have mentioned? Can it be guaranteed?"

"I promise!"

"I am a German soldier in China, are the safety of the expatriates?"

"This is even more OK! Our government will properly place it."

"In the way of memorandum?"

"Can!"

The two of them asked questions and answered each other. The more Ma Ersan asked, the more detailed he was asked, Fang Zida gave the answer one by one. Half an hour later, Ma Ersan, who received a satisfactory reply, smiled and stood up and stretched out his hand to Fang Zida: "Congratulations to you, Mr. Fang, you will become your hero! His Majesty the Emperor gave me the authorization, Qing*dao will return it to your country unconditionally."

"Thank you, thank you for your generosity. I think this will be the beginning of a new friendship between our two countries." Fighting the excitement in his heart, Fang Zida smiled and held Ma Ersan's hands, but his slightly trembling body showed his uncontrollable joy.

"Governor General, on behalf of His Majesty, I will sign an agreement to return Qingdao with the Republic of China. After the agreement is completed, your mission in China will be over. I hope you can restrain your subordinates and cooperate with the Chinese team to accept Qingdao defense."

"Of course it's okay! I think the young man will be happy to receive this news." Huadek said easily. In fact, he is also very happy now. At least he doesn't have to defend Qingdao Fortress to death after the war breaks out, and he will become a sad prisoner of war from the governor.

Everything was settled. With the approval of Ma Ersan, Fang Zida hurriedly found Zhang Huchen who was following him and asked him to contact Song Jiaoren, Lu Zhengxiang and others immediately, and asked them to send professional diplomats to come immediately. At the same time, he notified Yuan Shikai of the news and was ready to sign at any time.

Two hours later, Sun Baoqi and Cao Rulin arrived at the German Embassy. The two sides negotiated the registration records and the content of the agreement and started drafting as quickly as possible. By five o'clock in the morning, all terms were negotiated. Cao Rulin, who had been sleeping all night, rushed to the Presidential Palace without stopping. When he arrived at the Presidential Palace, Yuan Shikai, Song Jiaoren, Lu Zhengxiang and others were all red-eyed and waiting all night. Seeing that Cao Rulin had finally arrived, they didn't care about talking nonsense like hard work, so they hurriedly took the document and started reading it.

"Dunchu, Zixin, what do you think?" Yuan Shikai asked Song Jiaoren after reading it.

"Everything is reasonable, there seems to be no problem." Song Jiaoren nodded and replied, but he still asked Lu Zhengxiang: "Brother Zixin, you are a professional, what do you think?"

"Can you sign!" Lu Zhengxiang decisively cut off the railway. This is a great thing to return Qing Dynasty Island. Since the Opium War, China has been paying compensation in addition to cede land. How could it have been taken back from the Germans? Now it can actually take Qing Dynasty Island back from the Germans. Not to mention that it only paid a small price, even if it pays more, it is worth it.

"Okay! That's it!" Yuan Shikai exchanged glances to Song Jiaoren, and saw that he was not opposed, and immediately decided. Lu Zhengxiang first represented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and then Song Jiaoren signed and stamped on behalf of the government. Then Yuan Shikai signed his own name as the head of state. In this way, the document officially took effect.

On the morning of July 27, 1914, just as all the eyes of the world were paying attention to the changes in the European situation, news suddenly came from Beijing that shocked everyone. From now on, the German Empire unconditionally handed over the rights of Qing Island and including the Jiaozhou Bay area to the government of the Republic of China, and Governor Wadek, on behalf of the German garrison, officially handed over the garrison defense to the Chinese National Defense Forces.
Chapter completed!