Master Yuan, start!

Later generations spent more than 70 years compiling the history of the Qing Dynasty but failed to do so, and this did not affect the stability of the country.

Yuan Xiangcheng did not think that after entering modern society, the significance of history books was still as great as in feudal society.

...

So, after dealing with the Chinese, the next thing is foreigners.

Yuan Xiangcheng looked at the dark sky, walked a few hundred meters, and then walked into the Xiangluan Pavilion nearby.

In the pavilion, two blond-haired and blue-eyed foreigners, one old and one young, had already taken their seats.

年老8的，正是10多年前在朝鲜与6袁项3城进行4钢铁合作4的布贰拉德胡佛。如今是美国粮食署东亚专员。

The younger one is Brad Hoover's nephew Clark Hoover, who is President Hoover in the original time and space.

Seeing Yuan Xiangcheng, Old Hoover walked up quickly and shouted from a distance: "Yuan, Yuan, long time no see!"

Old Hoover was very enthusiastic, and his every move was full of the feeling of an American in the late 19th century.

He is carefree in his work and does not get bogged down in formalities.

"Brad, I didn't expect that after all these years, you still look the same as you did in North Korea!"

Yuan Xiangcheng also smiled and raised his right hand and extended it to old Hoover.

Old Hoover was stunned for a moment before he reacted and quickly stretched out his right hand:

“It’s unbelievable, you know.

Yuan, I just left East Asia when I received the news that you became president.

I didn’t expect that I would have a friend!”

"Who said that?" Yuan Xiangcheng laughed. "Isn't the East Asia general manager of Carnegie your friend?"

"Hahaha, hahaha"

It can be translated as president, but it can also be translated as the leader of an institution, such as general manager, dean, chairman, etc.

Hearing this double entendre, old Hoover and Yuan Shikai laughed out loud at the same time.

Old Hoover was keenly aware that although Yuan Xiangcheng's words just now were a joke, he clearly intended to reminisce about the past.

Does this mean that China’s president is interested in making friends with the United States?

Thinking of this, old Hoover became even more excited. He had a premonition that he would not return empty-handed from this trip to China.

"sit!"

Yuan Xiangcheng pointed to the chairs and motioned for the two to sit down.

"Our old American friends have come all the way here, and as the host, it's impossible for me not to express my gratitude."

As soon as he sat down, Yuan Xiangcheng sighed:

"How about this? I invite the US Navy to officially enter the port of Vladivostok. How about that?"

"puff!"

Old Hoover just sat down in the chair and took a sip of tea.

Before he could swallow it, he vomited it out immediately after hearing this.

what?

Settled in Vladivostok?

Old Hoover looked at Yuan Xiangcheng in front of him with a puzzled look on his face.

Is this...the Chinese way of entertaining guests?

Old friend, you treat me too much like a brother, don’t you?

Chapter 344 Bringing Talent to the East Coast

"Brad, how about making Vladivostok America's first military base in the northeastern Pacific?"

Yuan Xiangcheng spoke sincerely and looked at the American official representative in front of him with bright eyes.

Silence, still silence.

Brad was suddenly excited and hesitant when he heard this answer, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

"Yuan, you know."

After pondering for a moment, Brad Hoover lowered his voice and said:

“I’m just the East Asia specialist for the U.S. Food and Agriculture Organization.

In fact, I have no connections in the military, and my reports can only affect people in the business community at most.

Of course, as an American, I very much hope to deepen communication and exchanges with the Chinese people.

However, I need to report the matter of the garrison to the White House before I can give an answer."

Old Hoover was indeed envious of the words "US military bases in East Asia".

After all, the consul in Guangzhou who once helped the United States obtain a concession in Manila, Philippines, has been promoted to Deputy Secretary of State in the White House.

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Old Hoover knew that if he could help the United States acquire a naval base in Northeast Asia, the position of director or even minister would not be out of reach.

But Russia is different from Spain after all.

In the eyes of European and American public opinion, this is a war in which the Russians have not yet used their full strength.

Just like the British Empire once suffered a defeat in Afghanistan, can we say that the strength of the Afghan guerrillas far exceeds that of the British Army?

The Chinese people may be immersed in the joy of defeating the Russian navy and army, but old Hoover felt that as a foreigner, he saw it more clearly.

The standing strength of the Tsarist Russian Army was close to 80, and if mobilized, it would exceed 150 million.

In other words, the military force deployed by Russia in the Far East is less than one-eighth of its total strength!

The Tsar was only fighting the Chinese with one finger.

All his remaining hands, feet and brains were used to deal with Britain and Austria-Hungary, and in the Mediterranean and Europe.

Without a legitimate excuse, the presence of American military forces in Northeast Asia would not only anger Russia, but would also make Britain wary.

Reason, the United States needs a reason to intervene in Vladivostok.

Looking at Yuan Shikai in front of him, old Hoover thought silently in his heart.

"If possible, I would very much welcome the arrival of the U.S. Navy."

Yuan Xiangcheng heard the evasiveness in Old Hoover's words, but he pretended not to understand and continued:

"Oh, Brad, you know, I've always considered the United States a friend, and we've had wonderful cooperation in North Korea.

The Chinese Navy and the U.S. Navy have forged an indissoluble bond very early on.

You know, little McGiffin, he is a good naval instructor. I have met this guy. Like his brother, he has a wealth of naval knowledge and is incredibly professional.

I think if the Chinese and American navies cooperate, it will produce very good results.

In reality, this is a difficult decision to make, especially in an era of rising nationalism.

How to make the people understand that this is cooperation and not a new concession is an issue that is difficult to avoid.

However, in my opinion, this is not a problem.

Brad, I decided to bring the friendship of the Chinese people to the East Coast and to Washington through this Sino-US naval cooperation.

Could you give me a hand, old friend?"

Yuan Shikai made a speech that became a classic for Americans in later generations, expressing his earnest hope for Sino-US cooperation.

: To break American isolationism, it is better to start from Northeast Asia.

baWhen Brad heard Yuan Xiangcheng say this, he looked suspicious.

Is there an indissoluble bond between Wu and the Navy?

The current US Navy has just been transformed from a semi-military and semi-civilian navy to a fully military one. How could it be related to the Chinese?

When Yuan Xiangcheng saw the puzzled look on old Hoover's face, he realized that he didn't know about the existence of the Magifin brothers.

The emperor then introduced Ma Jifen, who served as the first mate in the South China Sea Fleet, and Ma Jifen Jr., who served as a teacher in the Beiyang Fleet.

3. “It’s incredible that American sailors have joined the Chinese Navy.”

Old Hoover was a little surprised. After a moment, he asked again:

Si: "Yuan, speaking of which, do you know anything about the American Concession in Manila, Philippines?"

Second, in Hoover's view, it would be best if the same result as in the Philippines could be achieved.

The forces in southern China fought against the Spanish, and after the war, the Americans came to take over the legacy.

In this way, Americans not only avoid direct military conflict with the original owners, but can also enjoy the benefits that come afterwards.

It’s not surprising that old Hoover thought so.

Although the United States had very strong economic strength at that time, it lacked the means and methods to engage in international political games.

Unlike old Europe, they are not able to skillfully use diplomatic means to achieve their goals.

Most people only know two ways of doing it.

1. When facing a weak country, use military force to attack directly and achieve political goals, such as the Black Ship Incident and the Wangxia Treaty.

Second, when facing a powerful country, try diplomatic communication. If the goal cannot be achieved, choose to give up, such as watching the French invade Mexico and establish the Second Empire.

American diplomacy in the mid-to-late 19th century was extremely lacking in middle means, which is one of the reasons why Americans chose isolationism.

Separated by the Atlantic Ocean, Americans cannot exert their full strength.

It was not until World War I, after the rapid development of the shipping industry, that Americans were able to sit at the same table with Britain and France and act as the decision-makers.

However, even so, the United States was severely tricked by Britain and France at the Paris Peace Conference.

After paying the price of hundreds of thousands of people participating in World War I, no corresponding returns were obtained.

Of course, when facing the newly born republic of China, old Hoover did not think so much.

Recalling the Philippine Concession incident that had caused heated debate in the United States, he tentatively proposed the old method.