Seeking political, economic, technical assistance and support is an inevitable path for emerging countries.⊥, now it is an open world, self-reliance cannot be abandoned, but it is absolutely impossible to work behind closed doors.

Even so, Chen Wenqiang was wary and restrictive measures when he started increasingly extensive cooperation with Germany, so as to absolutely prevent him from becoming a vassal of German industrial and commercial enterprises.

Chen Wenqiang was waiting for news from Guangzhou at the Huangpu Ship Bureau, but Chen Wenqiang was not idle either. The machine tools ordered from Germany and the United States were being shipped one after another. Combined with the original lathes, planers, steam thumping machines, drilling machines and other mechanical equipment of the Ship Bureau, the machine tool factory located on Changzhou Island began to be built in full swing.

A regular machine tool, also known as a working master machine, is a machine that manufactures machines. If the machinery industry is the pillar of modern industry, then machine tools are the pioneer products among mechanical products, so it is also known as "a device for making tools".

During the 19th century, various types of machine tools such as textiles, power, transportation machinery and arms production emerged one after another.

The center of industrial technology development has also quietly moved from the UK to the United States. The Whitney Engineering Company, which was still famous in later generations, successfully developed the turret hexagonal lathe, marked the beginning of the complexity and refinement of workpiece production. American Norton made large-diameter and wide grinding wheels with large and strong rigidity heavy-duty grinding machines, first used by Ford Motor Company. The development of grinding machines has brought mechanical manufacturing technology into a new stage of precision.

As the first cooperation between China, the United States and Germany, not only did the German side attach great importance to it, but the manufacturer sent a commissioning engineer, and the Qingdao Governor sent someone to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new factory; the US side, who had just experienced the arrival movement in the United States, also regarded it as a good opportunity to reopen the Chinese market, and the Consul General in Guangzhou, Mo Wei De, personally congratulated him. Of course, Mo Wei De was so enthusiastic and condescending, there were other reasons.

In modern times, there were US concessions in Shanghai, Tianjin and other places. Guangzhou, which was baptized by European style and American rain, only the British and French concessions in Shamian, and there were no US concessions. In 1901, the United States requested to open a residence area in Guangzhou... but was rejected by the Qing government. In fact, what the United States wanted was not a "residence area", but was specifically responsible for the concessions.

At that time, the United States had risen to a world-class economic power, and the Far East trade interests were vigorous. The huge Chinese market was conducive to the export of a large number of goods and capital in the United States. Looking at the great powers in South China, Macau, Hong Kong and Kowloon, Shamian and Guangzhou Bay, the United States also discovered that Germany intended to open a concession in the suburbs of Guangzhou, and the British and French ruled to "expand their respective concessions". In contrast, the United States was in a lag behind in China. All of the above seemed to make opening a concession a definite meaning of expansion.

Tao Mo, who was the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi at that time, inherited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' "persistence in trying to outlaw the case" and advocated the establishment of a public concession. At that time, the Qing government was not afraid of the United States, but was worried that Britain, France, Germany and other countries would use this to share the benefits. Especially Britain.

Therefore, the use of opening up public concessions to replace the private concessions was not only in line with the UK's previous request to open up the public concessions in Guangzhou, but also to vague the reason for Britain and the United States to seek private concessions. This law is similar to the Qing government's proactive development of the public territory of Gulangyu, Xiamen. Both are used to restrain a certain country by using the power of the great powers. "Even if it is not a good strategy, it is also an emergency measure." Therefore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this proposal to the relevant countries, and Britain, France, Germany and other countries agreed.

However, the US Consul Mo insisted on opening a special concession for Germany and asked why Tao Models were hesitant about this matter. "All countries are confused with the public sector and will inevitably cause trouble. No matter who is involved in the public sector, it will be easy to cause trouble. No matter who happens to be a problem, the blame will be the opposite of the individuals in each sector." At the same time, he believed that opening a US concession would be conducive to the revitalization of Guangzhou's business.

However, the plan was opposed by the then plenipotentiary representative of the United States, the famous diplomat and sinologist Roukeyi. In response to the US consul's argument that the US trade in Guangzhou was booming and needed a concession, Roukeyi believed that the US trade development in Guangzhou was far from this level. If there was indeed such a need, "that was also the business of American businessmen." He claimed that he could not see the necessity of opening up the US private concession, because it had not yet been seen that real American companies were engaged in commercial activities in Guangzhou. Even if there was an existence, he could not see what the benefits of a sporadic concession would be for the United States.

Now, Mo Weide, who has been promoted to Consul General, intends to re-mentioned this matter because the sand-surface land is becoming increasingly tight. The US consulate, which rents houses from British commercial banks, has suffered from rising rents for many years. Compared with 1900, "the rent has increased by at least twice." He used this to take advantage of the US State Department, claiming that if the US State Department and the late President McKinley supported the opening of the US Concession in Guangzhou and were determined to build, the consulate today would not have to bear the high rent of British commercial properties.

Regarding Mo Weide's tentative demands, Chen Wenqiang and false snake only said that they were low and low, and all of them were pushed to Yuan Shuxun, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. However, as a kind of show of goodwill, Chen Wenqiang suggested that American businessmen could set up storehouses on Cheung Chau Island, and he provided preferential treatment in terms of land rent and ensured that there would be no problems with public security.

Obviously, Mo Weide's proposal has not been approved by Rou Keyi, who has been transferred to China as the US ambassador to China and the US State Department. The concession costs a lot and does not conform to the United States' attitude towards the concession. Therefore, Chen Wenqiang believes that Mo Weide's re-report will not have any result.

"Whether Mr. Chen can give his own goods in Guangdong, Hunan and Hubei provinces to reduce or exempt goods?" Mo Weide also knew whether the Guangzhou Concession could be opened depends on the differences within the United States. Chen Wenqiang did not flatly refuse. The rest was his work, so he changed the topic and sought greater benefits and benefits.

Chen Wenqiang thought for a while and shook his head, "In terms of tariffs, your country and other countries have already taken advantage of the goods. If it is a likin reduction, how can my country's industrial and commercial enterprises still have the ability to compete? Of course, if it is a joint venture, it would be a different matter."

Suppressing the commodity exports of the great powers, but selectively welcomes capital exports, is Chen Wenqiang's consistent principle. To put it simply, it is to attract investment and use foreign capital and technology to drive the development of its own industry, commerce and technology.

"Mr. Chen's cooperation with Germany is unsuccessful. I wonder if the United States can also enjoy such treatment? In the previous U.S. arrival movement, Mr. Chen's industry made a lot of profits!" Mo Weide smiled, quite intriguing.

The arrivals to the United States movement did bring great benefits to Chen Wenqiang. Taking Mobil Oil as an example, its market share was seized by Chen Wenqiang's refineries. There were other American products. After the arrivals to the United States movement, it also lost a lot of sales.

In response, Chen Wenqiang just smiled faintly and refused to answer, but gave another question without detailed explanation. "Whether your country can enjoy the treatment of Germany depends on the sincerity of your country's industrial and commercial enterprises and the preferential conditions that can be provided. Personally, I welcome your country to participate in the modernization of its country."

"This may be a good start." Mo Weide smiled and pointed to the factory buildings that have been built and are being built. "For Chinese industrial and commercial enterprises, they are still very interested in investing in and building factories in China. From the perspective of technological level, my country is not weaker than Germany, and even surpasses Germany in some areas."

"I agree with this." Chen Wenqiang nodded honestly, paused for a moment, and said: "If the senior officials of your government can talk less and talk more practical actions that make the Chinese feel happy, the bad impact caused by the US trend can be calmed down."

The arrival trend of the United States has not only caused losses to American business, but more seriously, the good image of the government that the United States has worked hard in South China for many years has been seriously damaged. After this battle, Sino-US relations have seriously damaged the foundation of mutual trust, which is obviously not something that the United States that implements a positive policy toward China is happy.

As the saying goes: The person who tied the bell is required to untie the bell. Mo Weide, who is well versed in Chinese affairs, certainly knows the role Chen Wenqiang played in the trend of arriving in the United States, and also knows that it is quite reliable to improve Sino-US relations. Unlike the Qing court officials who were delayed and incompetent, Chen Wenqiang had a world-renowned vision and a mind similar to Western thinking.

Japan-US relations are gradually tense, and the rise of public opinion in Japan's "anti-US" has also made the United States need to adopt a more active policy toward China to curb Japan and maintain the status quo in the Far East. What Chen Wenqiang didn't know is that US President Roosevelt has decided to send a huge fleet to travel around the world to show Japan and other countries the strong strength of the US Navy.

This is composed of sixteen elite battleships of the US Navy and seven small lightning strike ships (the predecessor of the destroyer). All ships are painted in festive white. Therefore, the world calls it the "Big White Fleet" and has appeared on the east coast of the United States. In another two months, the anchor will be drawn.

Mo Weide looked at Chen Wenqiang's side face, looking full of confidence, neither humble nor arrogant, and was staring into the distance, as if everything was under his control.

"Citibank in our country is extremely optimistic about the prospects of joint venture banks. He also hopes that like Deutsche Bank, he can invest in shares." After a pause, Mo Wei De slowly said: "Of course, the conditions should be the same as Deutsche Bank."

Chen Wenqiang thought, but did not show the surprise that Rumo expected for De. After a while, he shook his head gently and said, "This is not the best suggestion. The expansion and development of joint venture banks are obvious to all, and the prospects are naturally optimistic. Your country's investment and stock ownership at this time is to add icing on the cake in Chinese. If it is not nice, then you will be greedy for profit."

Mo Weide was a little surprised. He didn't expect that Chen Wenqiang had such a lukewarm attitude, nor did he expect that the actions that should have been welcomed would have such an explanation.

"The icing on the cake is not as good as a timely help." Chen Wenqiang sighed lightly, "You are foreigners after all, and you are far from familiar with the various situations of China and the Chinese!"

Mo Weide was very dissatisfied. He had been in China for many years and was promoted from consul to consul general. Although he dared not call himself a Sinology expert like the ambassador to China, he also claimed to be a "Chinese master".

Chen Wenqiang looked at Mo Weide, smiled faintly, and said, "To be arrogant, in Guangdong, with my strength, even the Governor General will be reluctant to take a disadvantage. The Guangdong Army is almost all commanded by Wu Luzhen, the land admiral Wu, and I believe the envoy knows the relationship between me and Wu. Guangdong will soon rely on police forces, militia and militia to maintain public order. The police were established by me and I paid for the recruitment of people, and no one could command it without my orders. The militia and the township are gradually being controlled by me, the General Office of the Coach Office. All of this looks smooth and beautiful, but I also have very practical difficulties!"

Mo Weide frowned and hesitated, "Is it a loan? What's the nature? In what name?"

"I need a three million US dollars of unsecured low-interest loan." Chen Wenqiang said calmly, as if he was talking about a very small and ordinary thing. "The risks are indeed there, but the benefits are real. This loan will be deposited into the joint venture bank in the name of the Sino-US Friendship Construction Development Fund, mainly to provide financial support for the construction of infrastructure related to people's livelihood in Guangdong or South China."

Mo Weide grinned slightly. If it was a commercial loan, domestic industrial and commercial enterprises and consortiums in the United States were still willing to make profits. However, this friendly construction and development fund could certainly make the United States gradually gain the favor of the Chinese and rebuild a good government image.

Chen Wenqiang was not impatient. After all, he was also using the abacus of "opening his mouth to make a profit, and not giving it is enough." Whether the US side agrees or not, it just slows down the speed of construction and development.

"If it is a commercial investment loan, I can guarantee it." Mo Weide said tactfully: "With Lord Chen's reputation in the international field, it is not difficult even if he is unsecured. However, I still need to report this kind of public welfare fund to the government for discussion."

Chen Wenqiang nodded, expressed his understanding, and then changed the topic, "To promote Guangdong's economic development, railways are crucial. I am planning to raise funds to build a railway from Guangzhou to Chaozhou. I wonder if your country has an investment intention?"

Although Chen Wenqiang was very cautious when borrowing foreign debt to build railways, the conditions were set very principled, so that the railway rights (building rights, operating rights, and borrowing rights) would not be basically controlled by outsiders. However, building railways requires a large amount of investment, which is in line with the need for monopoly capital to export "surplus capital" to China and obtain high profits. At the same time, the land, population and mineral resources along the railway, as well as the need to further deepen trade into mainland China, make the subsequent benefits of building railways also considerable.

"This is really good news." Mo Weide gave a thumbs up and exclaimed: "Mr. Chen's courage is indeed unmatched in China." After a pause, he said with concern: "What does Mr. Chen think about the situation when the turmoil in the southwest? Will there be any changes in the future when the railway is built?"
Chapter completed!