Expedition to Europe

When a drug enters the clinical stage, it can almost be announced that the drug has been successfully developed.

With the existence of Qin Zhiyuan's bug, the development of penicillin did not take any detours and was on the right track from the beginning.

When entering the clinical stage, how to extract on a large scale and carry out industrial production becomes the top priority.

Qin Zhiyuan didn't know much about this, and could only tell Sandy that it was related to melons and corn.

This is enough. If there are so many clues and large-scale production cannot be achieved, then Sandy deserves not to get the dynamite award... Impossible, after researching to this point, Sandy is sure to get the dynamite award, and will not queue up.

Once penicillin was discovered, Qin Zhiyuan immediately organized a team to carry out sales work.

In fact, there is no need to find customers. After the French government learned about this, it immediately sent people to squat at the door of the Biological Research Institute, asking for as much as they can, and the price is arbitrary.

For Clemenceau's sake, Qin Zhiyuan did not ask for too much, and offered a relatively suitable price, 100 francs per stick, which is about 20 US dollars.

After these penicillins were shipped to France, they were used to treat wounded soldiers and other diseases. For a period of time, the black market price soared a hundred times.

It seems that the price has increased by a lot, but it is still far from the original historical high.

The emergence of penicillin is certainly a good thing, but it has also aroused the interest of the French government in Corsica. In October, Paris is ready to send tax officials to Corsica.

This caused strong opposition from Mary and Portlem. The city government and city council of Thunder City and Trident City respectively submitted protests to Paris. After some consultations, the French government stopped financial subsidies to Corsica. Corsica paid 100,000 francs per month as a fixed tax. At the same time, France added three seats for Corsica in the National Assembly.

This is equivalent to Corsica buying three seats in the French Parliament at a price of 100,000 francs per month.

This deal is very cost-effective. From then on, Qin Zhiyuan really had his own spokesperson in the French Parliament and could really make his own voice.

As for the 100,000 francs, it was really a small matter. Corsica now trades more than 2 million francs per month with the French government for penicillin alone, of which more than 90% is profit.

Moreover, Corsica is currently negotiating with the British and Americans, preparing to set up factories in the UK and the US to produce penicillin for sale. As long as these agreements can be reached, Corsica's income will increase exponentially, and the taxes to be paid will always be 100,000 francs.

It's really worth it.

Corsica, which can produce penicillin on its own, has truly achieved self-sufficiency. This golden doll has also attracted the covetousness of all parties. Lu Zhengxiang even chased Sidi Bel Abbas and asked to set up a factory in the Republic of China to produce penicillin for sale.

Qin Zhiyuan originally planned to do this, so he happily received Lu Zhengxiang.

"I haven't seen you for a few months, and Governor Qin is more handsome than before. I never expected that Governor Qin is invincible in the battlefield and makes money in business." Lu Zhengxiang kept praising him and gave him high hats one after another.

"Haha, a little bit of fame, I'm sorry to make you laugh, Brother Zixin." It was not the first time they met, and Qin Zhiyuan called Lu Zhengxiang as the Chinese people used to.

"Haha, it's better to have more "fame" like Qin Du. The more we talk, the more confident we are. Qin Du may not know that our embassy has been crowded with people these days, and it's quite lively." Lu Zhengxiang was free and easy, and he didn't mind teasing himself.

"Brother Zixin, as long as we work together, there will be no worries about no one coming to visit, as long as Brother Zixin doesn't mind the noise in the future." Qin Zhiyuan was confident that as long as he was given time, Qin Zhiyuan was sure to improve the competitiveness of the Republic of China in all aspects, not just in terms of population.

"Work together... How easy is that." Lu Zhengxiang had a complicated expression.

Since the Sichuan and Yunnan armies went to war in Sichuan, the melee among various warlords in the country has intensified.

In May, Anhui Governor Ni Sichong was dissatisfied with the central government's dismissal of him and declared independence and separation from the central government. Then, Wang Pihuan, the commander and brigade commander of Suiyuan Koubei, killed the deputy chief of the General Office, appointed Zhang Fengchao, the acting general, and appointed himself as the general. Then, Shaanxi Governor Chen Shufan, Henan Governor Zhao Ti, and Governor Tian Wenlie declared their separation from the central government.

By the end of May, Zhejiang Governor Yang Shande and Governor Qi Yaoshan declared independence. Fengtian Governor and Governor Zhang Zuolin declared his separation from the central government. House Speaker Tang Hualong resigned on May 31, Shandong Governor and Acting Governor Zhang Huaizhi, Heilongjiang Governor and Acting Governor Bi Guifang, and Assistant Military Affairs Xu Lanzhou also declared their independence.

At this point, the rule of the Beiyang government seemed to have collapsed.

In June, the turmoil intensified, and Zhili Governor Cao Kun and Governor Zhu Jiabao; Shanxi Governor Yan Xishan; Fujian Governor Li Houji; Shanghai Guard Lu Yongxiang, and the 20th Division Commander Fan Guozhang declared their separation from the central government. Then the Xuzhou Thirteen Provinces Federation telegraphed Li Yuanhong to resign. It also summoned Anhui Governor Zhang Xun to Beijing to discuss national affairs.

At the same time, the governors of Guangdong, Yunnan, Guangxi, Sichuan, and Guizhou sent telegrams to support the central government and denounce the rebellion.

This is just to watch the fun. The Sichuan and Yunnan armies are still fighting, and the chaos was caused by this. These two rebels are the biggest rebels.

The Beiyang government, which was in a precarious situation, was still struggling to hold on, but Zhang Xun had led the pigtail army to Tianjin, threatening the hinterland of the capital; the "Father of the Nation" issued a telegram in the south, demanding severe punishment for the heads of the Beiyang government, and the names of the president, prime minister and other important officials were listed.

Is there going to be another Dingsi Revolution after the Xinhai Revolution?

In the same month, Shanxi Jingwen and Zhang Shixiu raised troops to fight against Yan; the Guangdong Army captured Zhao'an in Fujian and fought against Li Houji; the Mongolian princes held a meeting in Beijing, and the Western Mongolians advocated annexation to Kulun, while the Eastern Mongolians advocated autonomy, and a big conflict broke out.

In early July, Emperor Xuantong was restored.

Within just ten days, Emperor Xuantong announced his abdication again.

Although the farce of the restoration was up and down, the prestige of the Beiyang government was also gone.

Lu Zhengxiang thought of the various chaos in the country. In this situation, it was really a stretch to say "work together".

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"With all the domestic problems, there must be a powerful person to intervene and quell the rebellions of all parties with a thunderous force and unify the world. Only then can we work together." Lu Zhengxiang looked at Qin Zhiyuan with a scorching gaze.

"Yes, with all the domestic problems, there is no way to break the situation without force. However, the European war is fierce and we can't get out of it. We can only wait for the future." Qin Zhiyuan did not understand Lu Zhengxiang's meaning. If possible, Qin Zhiyuan also wanted to return to China now.

"Governor Qin, time is running out. A few days ago, the Japanese envoy openly declared the "Asian Monroe Doctrine" in the US Congress. Subsequently, the United States and Japan exchanged contracts. The United States recognized that Japan had special interests in Asia, while Japan recognized that the United States had special interests in America. These two countries have wolfish ambitions. They signed a leap about Asia and bypassed our great Republic of China. It is really arrogant." Compared with Qin Zhiyuan who was fighting, Lu Zhengxiang was more informed about the news in this regard.

"Americans? Haha, no matter what, what can we do if we sign it? As long as Qin returns to the Far East, a mere treaty will be meaningless. As for the Japanese Class A divisions, I can only laugh." Qin Zhiyuan really didn't think highly of the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army.

The Japanese Sixth Division was really horrible in the Battle of Reims. Not to mention the Chinese troops, it was even inferior to the newly formed French division. Qin Zhiyuan had reasons to look down on it.

The Sixth Division was already ranked high in the Japanese battle sequence, but for a unit like the Sixth Division, Qin Zhiyuan could easily take out one of his divisions and be confident enough to fight two.

"If there really is such a day, Lu is willing to follow in the footsteps of the horse." Lu Zhengxiang stood up with an excited expression.

"Brother Lu, at this moment of life and death, regardless of north or south, regardless of age, every man has a share of responsibility for the rise and fall of the country, let alone the head and tail of the horse." Qin Zhiyuan was sincere.

The revival of a nation-state cannot be achieved by one person alone, and it always requires countless people to work hard for it. Qin Zhiyuan now has a foreign legion in his hands, so there is basically no problem with military force, but he is far behind in terms of government affairs.

Qin Zhiyuan knows the importance of talents, and also understands that it is best to cultivate talents by himself so that he can use them with ease. Now Qin Zhiyuan has begun to take action, and a large number of talents will definitely emerge in the Boy Scouts in the future, but before that, Qin Zhiyuan must rely on the existing manpower.

Talents like Lu Zhengxiang are the best choice in terms of knowledge and understanding of domestic and international affairs. It's a pity that he entered the diplomatic field and his performance was too outstanding, so he had no chance to enter politics. If there is a chance, with Lu Zhengxiang's knowledge and vision, he may not be able to handle it with ease.

"What Governor Qin said is very true. It's a pity that all the politicians in the country are short-sighted and only care about their own interests. They don't consider the overall situation. Even if there are a few ambitious people, they have to go with the flow, which makes people feel helpless." Lu Zhengxiang's words revealed that he was sad for his misfortune and angry for his lack of struggle.

After all, the power of an individual cannot resist the general trend. The country is now in a mess. Even if a certain governor wants to end this chaotic world, it is beyond his ability. But the period from World War I to World War II is a critical period. If this time node cannot take advantage of the situation, the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will be far away.

"This kind of thing cannot be entrusted to others. Since it is difficult to let those governors who are in office step down and let the wise men take over, let them have to step down. If the enemy is at the gates and surrounded by enemies, for the sake of their lives, I believe those governors will understand the power of it." Qin Zhiyuan does not intend to improve the personal qualities of those governors. Since they are not good enough, just let others do it.

The military governors of the Republic of China were inherited from the Qing Empire. In name, they were only the military leaders of a province, and the governors were responsible for government affairs. But when the chaos came, the military governors took power one after another with the guns in their hands, either expelling the governors who were disobedient or forcing the governors to join the corrupt, which was really ugly.

Military men in power have always been a chronic disease of China.