Years of the Republic of China 1913

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Huadek and Marcane looked at each other, with expressions on their faces suddenly extremely rich.

"Betrayal! This is a shameless betrayal!" Huadeck blushed, waved his fists and shouted at Fang Zida: "Just relying on your third-rate Chinese army? It's a daydream to occupy Qing* Island! The lads are invincible! Our soldiers can easily crush you all to pieces!"

"Hehe, that's not necessarily the case. Besides, war doesn't require two armies to fight. Does your Excellency think that declaring war means sending troops to attack?" Fang Zida's expression did not change in the face of the roaring Hua Deke, and he picked up the coffee in front of him slowly. Drinking slowly, said lightly.

Huadek's eyes were red, and he was about to speak, but Marsan rushed ahead of him and asked sullenly, "How do you say that?"

"It's very simple." Fang Zida said slowly: "Your country's fortress on Qingdao* Island is strong and its army is elite. We really can't match it. Don't forget that Qingdao* Island belongs to our country after all. Once war is officially declared, we will only It is necessary to cut off all the railways and roads leading to Qingdao, and prevent any materials from flowing into Qingdao. I think that no matter how weak our army is, it will be more than enough to complete this simple task? France and Russia may even have Japanese fleets and marine troops to attack Qingdao violently, and the Republic of China will blockade it. I am afraid that no matter how elite your troops are, the morale of your soldiers will not last long."

Hearing this, Wardeck suddenly deflated like a balloon that has been punctured.Although he was extremely angry in his heart, he had to admit that what Fang Zida said was right.Once the war breaks out, the three countries of the British, French, and Russian Allies will definitely attack Qingdao, not to mention Japan, which has been eyeing it.Although the Qingdao fortress is strong and the Germans are brave, they have to face the powerful enemies of the four countries in the colony far away from the mainland. They can starve all the Germans to death within a month.Wardeck is not a reckless man, let alone a mindless idiot. As the governor, he certainly understands what the consequences will be.

"Damn bastard!" Wardek cursed softly in German.

Marsan smiled wryly and said in German: "It is indeed a bastard, but Your Excellency the Governor, I have to admit that what he said is likely to become a reality."

"My God, what should I do? If I knew this, I should have asked His Majesty to change me back to China last year, and I wouldn't have to face such complicated problems." Hua Deke complained.

"Your Excellency, this unrealistic idea should be put aside for now. The key now is how we deal with this situation. You know, this is the main reason why I came to Qingdao this time."

"How to deal with it? What he said just now is so clear, this bastard! Devil!"

"That's right, I agree with your point of view, and I think you are a very smart bastard." Marcan nodded in agreement, but at the same time wondered: "I am very surprised, how can the Chinese have such clear judgment? By the way, this Who is the shameless bastard and the devil? Did you ask his name just now?"

Hua Deke shook his head, just now Xu Shichang just introduced Fang Zida as one of his juniors, he didn't care about it at the time, he didn't expect that in less than half an hour, he would be so embarrassed by this little person who didn't even notice him.

While Hua Deke and Marsan were exchanging ideas softly, Fang Zida was sitting by the side sipping coffee leisurely.When he heard these two people asking about his name, he put down the cup in his hand and stood up with a smile. He gave them a slight Western salute in a very gentlemanly manner, and then said in fluent German: "Both Your Excellency, please allow me to introduce myself, the bastard and devil standing in front of you is Fang Zida."

As soon as Fang Zida's words came out, the embarrassment and astonishment were displayed on the faces of Wardeck and the others at the same time. None of them thought that this person could understand German and speak such a fluent Berlin accent.What shocked them even more was that this person actually called him Fang Zida.No one thought that this person who accompanied Xu Shichang and acted very low-key at the beginning was actually a man of the Republic of China today, the president of the Central Bank of the Republic of China, a senior cadre of KMT, the son-in-law of President Yuan Da, the temporary leader of Shandong, Jiangsu, including Fang Zida of Shanghai's naval power.

If there was a crack in the ground, Wardeck probably wished he could get in.As a Junker aristocrat, he actually made such poor comments and curses in front of the other party. What made him even more ashamed was that he thought that the other party could not understand German, but let the other party hear those words clearly. It is really embarrassing. .Wardeck opened his mouth wide open for a moment, staring at the bull's eye, his face turned red and black, and he didn't know how to answer.It was Marcan, a political veteran with a thicker skin, who immediately returned to normal after a little embarrassment, haha ​​smiled and greeted Fang Zida calmly, and said clichés such as long admiration.

"Your Excellencies, there are some things that I don't need to say anymore? I think your country is also having a headache about Qingdao* Island. Since I can come here to see you, everyone is here to solve the problem and properly handle the upcoming incident. The complicated situation, for the sake of the friendship between the two countries and the common interests of both parties, why not talk about it?" Fang Zida looked sincere, as if the threats just now had never been mentioned at all.

Xu Shichang didn't understand German, but it didn't mean he didn't see something strange.Fang Zida suddenly said a few words in German, and Wardeck and Marsan immediately changed their expressions. I am afraid that Fang Zida accidentally found out some secrets on the spot.Hearing what Fang Zida said, he smoothed things over and said, "Your Excellency, Governor, and Your Excellency the Charge d'Affaires. Friends, the old man and Zhang Ming came to your place today to solve the problem. Why don't you be honest with each other? How about a good exchange of opinions? Discuss a result acceptable to both parties?"

Xu Shichang's words made Hua Deke's complexion much better. He and Marshen met their eyes, and they seemed to have reached an agreement, and nodded slowly.

"Erhard, please make us a few more cups of coffee, and... please don't let anyone disturb us."

"Yes, Your Excellency." Major Erhard stood up and left with great interest. When the door was closed heavily, Wardeck nodded to Marsan, who sat up straight knowingly, and Fang Zida said: "First of all, on behalf of the governor Your Excellency and myself apologize for the insulting remarks just now."

Fang Zida nodded with a smile, accepting their apology.

Then, Marcan said: "As for the question raised by Mr. Fang, it is undeniable that this is a grim reality. You also know that our Majesty is also concerned about Qingdao* Island. Once the war starts, it is absolutely impossible for Qingdao* Island to hand over to the Allies."

"I can understand this." Fang Zida knew very well what kind of person Kaiser Wilhelm II was. He was arrogant, supercilious, and overjoyed. All these words could be put on this His Majesty.As the monarch of the country with the most powerful military power in Europe, once the European War broke out, he would instead authorize the governor of the colony to easily give up the territory to the opponent. Such a thing was absolutely impossible with William II's personality.Even if Qingdao will be lost in the end, he will strictly order Wardeck to lead the soldiers to resist to the death in order to maintain the glory of Germany.

Similarly, Wardek, as the governor, knew very well in his heart, otherwise he would not have felt sorry for himself in German just now.It can be said that among the few people present, the one who is most concerned about the Qingdao issue is the governor. Right now, he is almost like Wu Dalang taking poison. The days are like years, and the hair on the head is falling out in large quantities.

"For the Republic of China, we don't want to have an unpleasant war with Germany, but once the European war breaks out, Qingdao, as a powder keg in Asia, will definitely cause a huge shock." Fang Zida said slowly: " I understand your country's difficulties, but please think carefully, no matter what happens in the end, your country will eventually lose Qingdao, and you, Your Excellency Governor, may still become a sad prisoner of war."

Hua Deke's face turned pale in a flash, and Fang Zida's words were right at what he was most worried about.

Fang Zida continued: "To avoid this kind of outcome, we must come up with a plan before the war. This is also the purpose of my coming here."

"Mr. Fang, do you have any good ideas?" Wardek asked hurriedly ahead of Marshm.

Fang Zida smiled slightly: "If your country can cooperate with our country, I can guarantee that our country can express its neutrality when the war breaks out. Your Excellency Governor and your soldiers can also get the best arrangement and return to Germany safely."

"Oh... Mr. Fang, can you tell me about the specific arrangement?" Marsan asked with interest, his eyebrows twitching.

"It's very simple. Your country will return Qingdao* Island immediately. As long as you return Qingdao* Island to our country before the war breaks out, this will not give any country an excuse to send troops to Qingdao* Island, and as a neutral country, it has the right and It is an obligation to ensure the personal safety of your country's diplomatic personnel and nationals."