After Cai Hu left the British Embassy, John quickly summarized what Cai Hu had said and added his own views before sending it back to Britain in the form of a telegram.
The British Foreign Minister received John's telegram and quickly presented it to Prime Minister Law and George.
George read the telegram and gathered the cabinet members to analyze and discuss it. Some of them supported it, while others opposed it.
In short, the investment potential was huge, but in the short term, these five docks would cost more than 1 billion yuan, not to mention the supporting basic factory equipment and technology.
However, George had learned about Cai E and Cai Hu in his spare time recently. They were two influential figures in China and were very capable.
One of them was the leader of the warlords of the southwest, and the other was a young and outstanding political and military general known as the "southwest tiger."
Moreover, George admired Cai Hu's economic achievements. George was most interested in the commercial industry, especially that soap, which was highly praised by the upper-class ladies of Britain.
"If Cai E can support the interests of the Imperium in China, as the leader of a powerful revolutionary country, he will be more in line with the development of the Imperium's interests in China than the conservative Beiyang Faction!”
George thought to himself.
"Prime Minister, but we are currently in a naval arms race with the M Nation, France, and other countries. We really can't give them naval equipment!”
the Navy Minister said to George.
George nodded. That was reasonable, but the British industry was developed. There were dozens of docks of various sizes in the country. Many docks were laid with dragon bones, but they lacked money to build them. Instead of idling, it was better to ship them to China.
George's explanation made the admiral drop the idea. Indeed, with the dragon bones still there, the dock was also in a state of suspension.
Moreover, George had considered the island nation in the east. This island nation was too overbearing. Forcibly occupying Jiaozhou Bay and supporting Zhang Zuolin was still tolerated, but supporting Duan Qirui to resist Britain was a little too much.
Other than that, he supported Zhang Xun's restoration and extended his hand to Jiangnan and even the southwest.
This had already angered Britain. In George's opinion, a strong China would be beneficial to resisting the invasion of Russia and Japan. It would also be more convenient for Britain to export goods to China.
Moreover, the benefits that Cai Hu mentioned had already moved George.
Although Britain and France had similar China policies and even supported the same people, there were also many differences. Britain didn't want France or America to become the first backer of Cai E's government.
After all, Britain was the number one boss in the world.
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In addition to Britain, France and the United States of America were also having similar meetings.
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January 15th, 1917.
Just as Duan Qirui was about to send his troops into the capital, Britain, France, and the United States of America replied to Cai Hu.
They all gave Cai Hu support, but they all had discounts. For example, Britain only provided a 20000-ton dock for the latest active version of the navy.
When Cai Hu saw this, he grinned. The dock was not the goal. The goal was to make them the handle to stabilize the president's throne.
The meaning of the drunkard is not in the wine, but in the mountains and rivers.
Britain and other countries clearly expressed their support for Cai E's succession as the president of the Republic of China. All equipment and technology were provided in the form of interest-free loans, which was basically equivalent to lending a hen to Cai E's government.
With the approval of the foreign powers and the support of all the big shots in the capital, Cai E became the new president of the Republic of China on the evening of January 16th.
After the Grand President took office, he issued a series of decrees.
Firstly, Cai Hu would be appointed as the Sichuan Military Governor and also the Xuzhou Patrol Inspector.
Second, the capital region would be exempted from agricultural taxes for three years, and the government would provide some support for the ethnic industrial and commercial taxes.
Third, announce the first railway plan. Build the Sichuan-Yunnan and Sichuan-Yunnan railroads. After completion, build the Sichuan-Tibet highway and open up the military and economic lifeline of Sichuan-Tibet.
Fourth, invite Jiang Baili to be the Deputy Chief of the Army, Wang Shizhen to be the Chief of the Army, Duan Qirui to be the Prime Minister, and Zhang Xiaohuai to be the Deputy Prime Minister. Invite Cao Kun as Chief of Staff, Wu Peifu as Deputy Chief of Staff…At the same time, invite Sun Dapao as Chief of Commerce…
Fifth, build and perfect the Republic of China bank, actively develop agricultural businesses, stabilize the Republic of China economy, issue the latest Republic of China banknotes, and stabilize the exchange of banknotes and oceans.
Sixth, build a 20000-ton military and economic mixed dock in Xuzhou, and plan to quickly build five new heavy cruisers.
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January 20th.
After Cai Hu unloaded the 900 tons of rice, ammunition, guns, and other supplies into the capital, he took the Southwest Tiger back to Chongqing.
The two 10,000-ton ocean-going freighters were carrying a large number of precious antiques, gold, silver, and jewelry. Cai Hu had recently raided the residences of the Eight Banners Banner Lords and some of the royal residences, and he had obtained a lot of assets.
The 1st Regiment did not return with Cai Hu, so Cai Hu temporarily appointed Zhou Ba as the acting commander of the 1st Regiment to command the entire regiment (the cavalry battalion was in Dazhou, and the 4th Battalion was in Xuzhou).
Cai Hu himself only brought the security company and the special forces back to Chongqing. After arriving in Chongqing, Cai Hu ordered someone to bring Liu De's daughter over to serve as his confidential secretary.
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Chongqing.
After Cai Hu arrived at the Cai Residence, he rested for a whole day. The next day, he led the 3rd Regiment Cavalry Battalion and the Guard Company towards Chengdu.
On this day, the sky was cloudless.
Cai Hu took the lead, leading three regiments of 800 cavalrymen on both sides of the road. Behind him, the guards rode on military cards and escorted Liu Jing Jing and Cui Er in the old car.
He galloped all the way as fast as lightning!
This time, Cai Hu didn't take a car. He mainly wanted to exercise his body. If he kept taking a car, his good body would collapse sooner or later.
Of course, Cai Hu also had the intention of observing the people's livelihood. Along the way, he passed through various counties, towns, and small villages. The people all bowed to the ground and were deeply grateful to Cai Hu.
Cai Hu had gone through a strict assessment before appointing new officials who were clean and efficient. All of them had young faces, and most of them were overseas students and patriotic students. When these students heard that Cai Hu was passing by, they wanted to welcome him, but Cai Hu politely declined.
The cavalry unit continued to march for more than two days. There was even a drizzle during this period, but the cavalry unit continued to advance through the night.
January 23rd.
Cai Hu arrived in Chengdu, Sichuan.
At the same time, he officially announced that he was about to become the Sichuan Military Governor. For a time, the local newspapers in Chengdu, the newspapers in all parts of China, and even the newspapers in various countries around the world reported this news.
Military Governor's Office.
Cai Hu was wearing the Military Governor's uniform, and the people of the Military Governor's Office were congratulating him.
The original officials of the Military Governor's Office were basically all brought to Chongqing by Cai E. The current Military Governor's Office was completely Cai Hu's new team.
Cai Hu was wearing the military uniform of the Republic of China. He looked at himself in the mirror. He looked quite handsome with his young face and body.
Zhao Jingjing was a little quiet like a lady from a wealthy family. She personally tidied up Cai Hu's collar. Cai Hu glanced at her and carried her up. He lifted Liu Jingjing's chin and looked at Liu Jingjing's large eyes, causing Liu Jingjing's face to be filled with embarrassment.
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