The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Chapter 319 "Gentlemanly Manners"

"Look, even Americans know that we are not of the same race, so let our sister return to China to develop!"

Although he said so, Jiang Cheng was more or less secretly delighted in his heart.

Throughout history, the Americans have always been of low moral character. If it weren't for this incident... this third young lady, who had received a pure Western education, would probably not have broken off with the Americans like this.

"Hey, what you said... Dad has said that before. He always says that no foreigner can be trusted. He also said it before, asking me to remind you to have less contact with foreigners."

Listening to his wife's words, Jiang Cheng remained silent.

Not only the Northeast, but the entire China is now in the class of an agricultural country; while European and American countries have completed industrialization after hundreds of years of primitive accumulation.

When an agricultural country attacks an industrial country, the result is predictable.

It is simply too late to rely on one's own strength to accumulate primitive wealth now.

The only way they have now is to use money to import large quantities of foreign knowledge and goods, and to absorb the advantages of foreigners as quickly as possible to develop themselves.

And...it has to be fast.

Seeing her husband staring at the road ahead in deep thought, Zhang Tingxue gently reached out and held his hands folded on his knees: "Feilan, I will help you."

"I've always helped you and our Northeast."

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With the Zhang family as a stepping stone, Jiang Cheng was able to meet the staff of the Chinese Consulate in the United States very smoothly.

You can't talk nonsense with foreigners. The ancestors of these ethnic groups were either pirates or robbers. You have to talk to them more directly than talking to Hai Pingchuan.

After Jiang Cheng sat down, he made his request in pure English, saying that he wanted to buy American weapons and some strategic materials.

The staff member was so shocked by what he heard that he quickly called his consul George over.

When the gray-haired elder heard the purpose of Jiang Cheng's visit, he could hardly hide his uneasy look.

The war on the east and west fronts in Europe, especially at this moment, France, which is known as the leader of the army, has almost pushed the Germans into a desperate situation...

Seeing that the war is almost over, the products produced by major factories in the United States working overtime are likely to rot in warehouses, and members of Congress are worried about this every day;
Although the business that came to his doorstep made his heart beat faster, not everyone could sell weapons and equipment.

After all, their current key partner is Feng Huafu, the Beiyang leader.

"Mr. Jiang, what you requested is not some military equipment and equipment... I have carefully looked at the demand categories, and almost all of them are medical and civilian supplies--"

George led him to the French window and stirred the steaming black coffee with a silver spoon. "Now that we suddenly bring up these things that are not in the category, I'm afraid the congressmen will not agree."

In fact, Jiang Cheng's direct request for weapons today was purely a test.

To put it bluntly, he still has a certain understanding of Americans——

Having started out as a plunderer, they only care more about profit; now they are worried and anxious... probably just about whether they have the financial strength.

Jiang Cheng didn't continue the conversation after failing to test the waters. After all, this was their first cooperation, so why should he worry that they wouldn't sell things to him in the future?
"Take your time, let's talk about this first." Seeing his beautiful wife beside him who was a little anxious to speak because the Americans didn't sell anything to her, Jiang Cheng reached out a hand and pulled her sleeve with the smallest movement.

But Zhang Tingxue seemed to have swallowed a weight. She first turned around and looked at him with a smile, and then immediately made a reproachful expression: "Mr. Consul, I think you must be a noble gentleman!"

As soon as she entered the door, this beautiful young lady with elegant and fashionable clothes attracted the old man's attention.

She, who had been silent the entire time, finally spoke at this moment, and her English ability was even more authentic than Jiang Cheng's.

In front of a beautiful girl, they naturally have to show their so-called gentlemanly manners... George immediately put on an attentive attitude and talked about some trivial things, but Zhang Tingxue did not argue with him and directly proposed to buy equipment.

"Mr. Consul, you have to think about it. After all... we are business partners and we have all kinds of forces in the Northeast. If the things we buy are targeted by others, we will definitely be robbed!"

As Zhang Tingxue spoke, tears welled up in her eyes. "If we don't buy some equipment, how can we protect ourselves?"

My goodness, you are so good at acting that you can act in the blink of an eye!
Jiang Cheng was genuinely surprised, but he pretended to be embarrassed and repeatedly stated that he bought weapons only for self-defense.

The couple sang the same tune. Zhang Tingxue was eloquent and would pretend to be pitiful as a "weak girl" in exchange for the so-called "gentlemanly demeanor".

This trick really worked. George fed the beautiful woman a series of sweet talk and she actually agreed to get them some so-called "self-defense items".

Jiang Cheng was so happy in his heart: his original plan was to make the first business deal as successful as possible, so he had a long-term relationship with the Americans, so that if they had any weapons in the future, they could buy them in large quantities.

In addition to equipping his own army, with scientific researchers such as Yang Yucheng and Zhang Tinghui, he provided sufficient scientific research funds... coupled with the rich mineral resources near Siping, he could definitely build a technologically advanced arsenal.

The contract was finalized very quickly. In fact, when these foreign merchants heard that it was a big customer from outside the Great Wall, they could no longer hold back.

Jiang Cheng would definitely be charged a large sum for the first business, but he wouldn't ask for an exorbitant amount. Jiang Cheng was aware of this, but he didn't quite see through it.

Spending this money, as they say in their hometown of Shanxi, is the so-called meat hook egg. As long as the Americans get a taste of the sweetness, they will continue to send weapons to the Northeast...

Isn't that what the bald man became like later? However, all his purchases depended on his wife, and every penny was spent wisely.

Thinking of this, Jiang Cheng suddenly remembered the banquet that day.

An idea suddenly occurred to him.

Now not only Britain and France have started doing business with him, but he has even brought in an order from the Americans... Once the area around Siping develops, how can it not attract the Marshal's attention?

He suddenly thought of getting the young lady to join his business... The Marshal was able to hand over the family's financial power and business to her, which showed that he trusted her to a certain extent.

Jiang Cheng had read in many later documentary records how embarrassed and humble the young marshal was when he asked his wife for money.

If he could really get this young lady to join his business, with Huixin and Xueer working together to manage it, his business would also be able to flourish...

Besides, the Marshal will not interfere in his daughter-in-law's business. When the time comes, he can give her a share of the profits to maintain peace.

Having even thought of a way out, Jiang Cheng can now focus on doing business with complete peace of mind.

(End of this chapter)