"Second Young Master, Milords, our Emperor has agreed to provide a loan of one billion Mark to China within three years.”Minister Harhausen said.
Yuan Baocen, Tang Shaochuan, and Liang Yifu could not help but feel ecstatic.
This was one billion Mark! It was equivalent to 200 million taels of silver. With this money, how many great things could Beiyang achieve? Not to mention marching south and unifying the country. It was entirely possible for it to significantly improve the industrial and military strength of the entire Huaxia Country.
"This loan will be allocated to your country 400 million marks this year, 300 million marks next year, and 300 million marks the year after. 20% of it will be paid in cash. The rest of the loans would be used to purchase weapons and industrial equipment of the Imperium.
Other than agreeing to build a medium-sized arsenal for the second young master, the empire will also lend a loan to build a large-scale arsenal for your country. This would allow your country to have the ability to manufacture firearms, artillery, and ammunition within three years.
In addition, the empire will also help your country establish a military-related supporting enterprise and a shipyard.
In addition, we will also provide ten infantry divisions of equipment to your country.”
Minister Harhausen continued.
It could be said that out of the one billion marks, except for the two hundred million marks that were paid in cash to the Northern Warlords Government, the rest were paid in weapons and machinery.
The Chinese had also made a huge profit from this.
With the establishment of the country's army, the equipment of ten infantry divisions was enough for the Beiyang Army to form twenty infantry divisions. This would undoubtedly increase the strength of the Northern Army.
It could be said that the Beiyang faction originally had an absolute advantage among the various warlord factions in China. If they could obtain ten infantry divisions of equipment from the Dé people and then establish a military system, the other factions would be even less of a match for the Beiyang faction.
"This loan has an annual interest of 7%. It will be repaid in ten years and will be fully repaid in five years. If your country has no objections, then we can sign the contract. Within a month, the first loan will be transferred to your government. Weapons and equipment would arrive in China in two months. At the same time, our country will also send engineers and technicians to help your country build factories and train technicians and workers.”
"Minister, we will report to the president immediately. There shouldn't be a problem!" Yuan Baocen suppressed the excitement in his heart. He felt like he had been hit by a pie.
Just three days ago, all the warlords of the Northern Warlords sent a message to support the Republic. Yuan Shikai directly led his troops into the Forbidden City and forced the Qing Emperor to abdicate. The Southern Revolutionary Party also kept their promise and elected Yuan Shikai as the first president of the Republic of China.
Of course, Sun Dapao would not willingly give up his power. However, with the Northern Yang Army pressing down on the border and the Revolutionary Army busy fighting for power, Sun Dapao could only resign from his position as the temporary president.
Minister Harhausen nodded. He believed that Yuan Shikai would not refuse such a generous offer.
In fact, that was the case.
Yuan Shikai accepted all the conditions proposed by the country and signed a loan treaty with the country in the form of a secret agreement. They also promised that China would join the war on the German side at the right time.
Of course, if the situation did not allow it, China might never join the alliance.
With the support of the people of the country, Beiyang would undoubtedly usher in a rapid development.
Whether it was military or industrial, it would be a huge success.
In two to three years at most, he would be able to see significant results.
At that time, China might not be able to compare to the other superpowers. However, he wasn't someone who could be bullied at will.
However, the superpowers were obviously not very satisfied with China's sudden entry into the country.
If China were to side with Germany at this time, it would undoubtedly bring them a lot of trouble.
The Ying Nation's ambassador to China, Zhu Erdian, and the French ambassador to China, Pei Ge, jointly visited Yuan Shikai to formally protest.
Yuan Shikai assured the two that China was only getting loans from Germany to buy weapons, equipment, and industrial equipment. It definitely did not include political alliances. They also promised that even if war broke out in Europe, China would remain neutral.
Relying on Yuan Shikai's many years of relationship with Zhu Erdian, this matter was suppressed.
Otherwise, the Ying and French would definitely not let it go.
The current Huaxia Base did not have the qualifications to challenge them.
Originally, after this matter came to an end, Yuan Baocen should have returned to the 7th Division's base in Shanggu to oversee the reorganization and training of the 7th Division.
However, the sudden visit of the Japanese envoy to China, Ijuin Hikyoshi, forced him to postpone his trip.
However, Yuan Baocen knew the nature of these Japanese people. On the surface, they looked humble, but in fact, they were extremely evil people.
"Minister, you're too polite. Please take a seat!”Yuan Baocen had a smile on his face, but he was actually on guard.
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