Both of them can’t wait for Zhang Yi to start negotiations. Gustav firmly said to Baland, "We will never allow such a fat and large resource to fall into the hands of English France. This is a treasure. We must finish it!"
Baland also feels the same way. Although the two people have never disclosed the phase data in front of outsiders, their expressions have already betrayed them. How can Tang Shaoyi’s capable talents hide from him? He has already reported these situations to Zhang Yi.
Balland Gustav immediately asked Zhang Yi to start the merger after he rushed back to Shengjing from Anshan.
negotiate
Zhang Yi’s unhurriedly staying in the general’s office consumes Balland Gustav’s patience, and Ballard also learned from the German legation that the American embassy officials will start Zhang Yi’s business negotiations in Fengtian in the near future to participate in Fengtian’s economic development.
Gustav couldn’t resist calling Bauer Baland directly and went straight to the general’s office to ask to meet Zhang Yi.
In the living room, Zhang Yi didn’t answer, ordered people to offer fragrant teas, and everyone rambled, just not focusing on things.
Gustav held back his impatience and said, "General Jian, we have basically completed the preliminary exploration of Xi ‘anshan mining industry, and we have absolute confidence in the huge resources of these two places. We will certainly be able to build this place into the second Ruhr District. General Jian had a good talk with Beijing at first, and William III also asked us to convey our friendship to you. I hope we can start negotiations as soon as possible so that we can push forward the merger as soon as possible."
Zhang Yi smiled indifferently. "Don’t worry, Mr. Gustav. It’s you who can’t be robbed by others. It’s not you who can’t earn, can you? My Gustav friendship has passed the test, and I certainly want the Krupp family to jointly develop Fengtian. Is there a heavy industry enterprise stronger than the Krupp family in the world? "
Gustav said in a hurry, "General Jian, in this case, why don’t we start the negotiations as soon as possible? I’ve heard that Americans have to get involved, and I feel very sorry for American ginseng.
I wonder if our German Empire lacks sincerity? "
Zhang Yi laughed. "Mr. Gustav, first of all, I have heard something about your country. I have some doubts about it, sir, because your ideas in the empire have met with some resistance." Second, Americans are not here to participate in the Anshan coal and steel industry. I hope you can be white. "
Gustav nodded clearly and said, "General Jian, rest assured me that Minister Ballard met some resistance when he returned to China this time, but we have finished talking about them. We have obtained great manpower support from William III Bismarck, and Germany wants them to nod. No one can stop it yet! Mr. Jian, I still hope to start negotiations as soon as possible, which is good for you and me. "
Zhang Yi nodded and replied, "Well, let’s make sure we start our negotiations the day after tomorrow. What are the preparations for our negotiations today?"
Gustav exulted, "Okay, we have a deal."
Zhang Yi laughed. "Mr. Gustav hopes you can give me a satisfactory answer in the negotiation, and I will reciprocate and try my best to satisfy Mr. Gustav’s wish."
Zhang Yi, who sent Gustav and his party away, quickly called a meeting of all important personnel in Shengjing. Zhang Yi confirmed that Xu Huaijin, the leader of Tang Shaoyi, arrived in Zhan Tianyou to cooperate with the negotiation team and needed to inform Zhang Yi at the first time. That’s it.
Chapter two hundred and forty-one Negotiations on Coal and Steel Industry
The German delegation first put forward the first proposal to establish a coal and steel industry in Xi ‘anshan.
Gustav said that the Krupp Group of Germany is willing to invest 25 million German marks in Fengtian to build a coal and steel industrial body, hoping to obtain all the coal resources developed by Xi ‘anshan mine and transport them to Germany by the iron ore resources department.
Tang Shaoyi saw the text and sneered at it and said, "Mr. Gustav, first of all, there is no doubt that the country should not take a point from General Jian." I have another mode of transportation here, that is, Krupp invested 16 million German marks to build a coal and steel industrial body and sent engineers and technicians. We will share 50% of the shares in the mine land of Fengtian General’s Office, and both sides will send representatives to form a joint-stock company. The board of directors of the company has made a major decision and expressed sincerity. China agrees that Krupp will send professional managers to the industrial body. Responsible for the daily operation, China only needs to send personnel to supervise the industrial property, and at the same time, it can solve the problem of industrial workers. The general government will send 5000 young and strong technicians into the industrial body to carry out development and training, and entrust German technicians to carry out the direction of the production market. However, the general government will give priority to the production of coal and steel to ensure the interests of the German Empire.
The German Empire has only considered other countries. "
Gustav blushed and said, "Mr. Tang, it’s impossible for us to invest, but 16 million Deutsche Mark is equivalent to nearly 5 million and 2 million of your Great Qing Dynasty Pingyin. Plus, our engineers only got 50% of your shares, which is unreasonable. We ask for less than 10% of your shares, which is beyond doubt."
Tang Shaoyi said with a smile, "Mr. Gustav believes that you have a deep understanding of the iron ore resources in Xi ‘anshan Coal Mine. You should know better than I do that China people are not willing to sell even one share if we have enough capital and technology, which shows our sincerity. Our general is willing to take out the highest proportion of shares and distribute them to you. I hope you can. The General’s Office is also under the great pressure of Beijing’s discussion, because it seems that these mines are all unable to open us to foreign countries. I only ask you to invest 16 million Deutsche marks. After the completion of the coal and steel industry, I believe that you can recover your investment in three years and then output it, which will become your profit. This is already the most favorable condition for you, and our high-quality coal and high-quality steel are also given priority to your motherland before other countries. Is there anything unsatisfactory? "
Gustav argued, "Mr. Tang, you should know that our German Empire has developed its ability."
It will be amazing to show the national defense strength of the empire. We need more high-quality coal and high-quality steel to ensure our development. All high-quality coal and steel must come to our German empire. We are here to invest not only to make money, but also to create a win-win situation. "
Tang Shaoyi mused, "In this way, Mr. Gustav, we can discuss this issue. I think our coal and steel must be given priority to our two countries, so as to ensure that our interests can be maximized. You also know that we need a certain amount of steel in Fengtian, but we are still very backward, so we can not consume so much steel. We can realize the quota system. Mr. Gustav, 70% of all industrial output should be given priority to Germany, and 20% should be given priority to Fengtian, leaving 10% to enter the international market. This quota can be implemented for three years, and it depends on our
Gustav nodded and said, "All right, let’s do it according to Mr. Tang, but I’m afraid your investment is a little small just by investing in mines and land?"
Tang Shaoyi replied, "Since Gustav has promised to come, he is not willing to express on behalf of the general office that we are willing to invest 502,000 silver in shares. However, General Gustav has requirements that the coal output in the first year should not be less than 100,000 tons.
The output of steel should not be less than 10,000 tons. After the output of iron is not less than 30,000 tons, it is necessary to maintain an annual growth rate of 30% to ensure that both of us can get enough benefits from it. At the same time, you should assist us in the construction of marginal industries such as chemical industry and machinery. "
Gustav said, "We can carry out the construction in this field. The demand for production by part-time generals is a piece of cake for us. At the same time, we need you to confirm that our steel production technology will not flow into Britain …"
After nearly a day, the two sides finally confirmed the joint plan.
Then the two sides entered the second topic, military cooperation.
For military cooperation, Tang Shaoyi first ran out of his own plan. First, the general office set up the Fengtian armament school and asked Germany to help send some elite instructors to teach in China. The instructors need to be approved by the general dean before they can enter five times. The salary of instructors will be twice that of Germany; 2. The general office will sell the engineering and technical personnel and equipment needed for the construction of the shovel of Shengjing Arsenal to the general office in Fengtian at a preferential price with the assistance of Germany; 3. Every year, German universities and colleges need to receive no less than 100 military students and entrust them to train on their behalf; Fourth, General Shengjing’s office will give Germany the technical drawings of mines, mortars, grenades, submachine guns and other advanced weapons, and at the same time cooperate with Krupp Regiment to improve the technology; Five, Shengjing general office will allow the German elite army to enter the Cang Lang camp for further study.
Learn to receive 100 German Army troops every year to train elite special forces; 6. China Krupp’s research and development and improvement of weapons must be confirmed by both parties before it can be sold to a third country. China will take a silver patent or two from it … Double opposition followed by a fierce debate on the second proposal.
Chapter two hundred and forty-two Gustav crazy
In the face of Tang Shaoyi’s military compliance, Baland has some sit still.
This clause has been announced and implemented, and the future Fengtian military force will be strengthened to become an important force in Northeast Asia. However, if these conditions are not met, it will become impossible to take those advanced weapons and technologies from Zhang Yi to train special forces instead.
Baland said, "General Tang Jian’s appetite is not too big. With so much military assistance, we will build a strong military in the three northeastern provinces. No matter the pressure from the Qing court or the pressure from international powers, it will be huge before. I can’t guarantee that William III will take over. At the same time, your interests to us and others are not enough to impress the German emperor."
Tang Shaoyi ha ha smiled. "Mr. Balland, I know what you said about pressure from many sides, but have you ever thought that international negotiations are all about building a certain military foundation? First of all, if we help your country to develop by leaps and bounds, the interests in China will attract other countries to spy on it. Don’t forget that Germany is tens of thousands of miles away. How can your country ensure that your economic interests in Fengtian will not be infringed? The development of Fengtian’s military strength is inevitable. Only when we have sufficient military strength can we ensure that your economic interests will not be infringed. At the same time, our military strength is strong and we can withstand the tremendous pressure from the imperial court. After all, we
In private, it is difficult for your country to sign the contract terms with the consent of the court! "
Three or four rounds of consultations on military cooperation between the two sides continued until the next day, when the German side obtained Zhang Yi’s personal assurances on some economic issues, and then agreed to the terms of military cooperation.
After four days of negotiations, the German Minister General’s Office reached a ministerial consensus, and both sides made concessions on some urgent matters.
Finally, Zhang Yi personally came forward and signed the "Shengjing Fengde Secret Agreement" with Baland, which stipulated that "the establishment of an international situation in Fengjing, Germany, based on the sensitive position of Shengjing General Office, requires both parties to remain silent about this contract and not announce it to the public.
Secret agreement rule
1. Mining machinery and equipment necessary for Krupp Group to invest 23 million German marks at the same time; General Fengtian invested 1.2 million taels of silver. At the same time, the two sides set up a joint-stock company to establish Fengtian Dehua Company. It was initially determined that the company’s output would reach 500,000 tons of steel, 100,000 tons of iron and 10,000 tons in the coal mine in the first year and maintain a 50% annual growth rate for the next three years. In the future, according to market needs, the two sides will increase their follow-up investment in proportion. Krupp Group will be responsible for technical operation. General Fengtian Office will be responsible for land acquisition and labor allocation.
Second, Germany assisted the General’s Office in Fengtian to set up the Fengtian armament school. The best teacher training course in Germany is aimed at recruiting 100 military students for military theory training in Fengtian every year.
3. Germany sent 100 military students to Fengtian to enter Cang Lang camp for training and study. General Fengtian’s office is responsible for the actual combat training of the subject theory of the special forces training department;
Four, Germany to Fengtian General House interest loans totaling up to 100 million Deutsche Mark, equivalent to 56 million Pingyin loans, paid off in 20 years;
Five, Fengtian General Office transferred mortars, submachine guns, grenades and mines to Krupp Heavy Industries Group of Germany. After ten years, Krupp Heavy Industries Group paid 10% of the sales amount to the General Office, so that Krupp Heavy Industries Group will compensate the above technologies at the same time. In case of a new army incident, Germany has the priority to purchase technology patents.
In six or three years, German enterprises entering Fengtian will get tax protection and levy sea tax, but German enterprises dumping in Fengtian need to pay government management to protect the development of local national enterprises.
7. Germany will assist Fengtian in developing the railway industry and send some railway engineers to support the construction of Fengtian Railway.
Germany will strongly support the military development of Fengtian, and Fengtian will contain the three eastern provinces to Russia and share the German military pressure;
9. The General’s Office in Fengtian will do its utmost to safeguard the economic interests of Fengtian in Germany from being damaged;
10. German engineers will conduct in-depth research and development on the gas turbine and engine equipment of the Fengtian General Office. After the development is completed, both parties will share it according to their respective sizes.