Beiyang reactionaries

Good place.

The Northeast is where Japan has the strongest power, and although the Japanese army withdrew from Shandong, their strength in Shandong is still very strong.Now it is running rampant on the Yangtze River again. If it can control a wharf in Ningbo and a wharf in Zhanjiang, Japan's power in China will become stronger and stronger by then.Even if it continues to infiltrate, it may eventually be able to completely control China.

But little Pan Youji still didn't make a statement.

Because although this condition is very good, it is not enough to impress Japan and let Japan hand over the money to Duan Xun.Seeing Pan Youji like this, Duan Xun continued: "Ambassador Pan, our original export contract for tung oil and bristles will expire next year. We have had a very pleasant cooperation in the past five years. I am very willing to cooperate with your country. Continue to sign separate cooperative export agreements."

Little Pan Youji slowly showed a smile.

Tung oil, pig bristles.

These are goods that are in high demand in the international market. What is important is that most of the world's tung oil and bristles are in China.As long as China's exports are controlled, the pricing power of these things in the international market will be controlled.

In the past few years of cooperation with Duan Xun, Japan has not only made a lot of money economically with these things, but also has enough chips in diplomacy.

The Japanese side has long started negotiating with Duan Xun, hoping to extend the cooperation contract.Now that Duan Xun said it, little Pan Youji was very happy.However, although little Pan Youji smiled, he still didn't give an accurate answer.

Because little Pan Youji thinks this is still not enough.

After all, that was an astonishing amount of hundreds of millions of taels.

"Ambassador Pan, I also hope to increase more cooperation with your country. I hope that when all mines in our country are exported to your country, the price will be 90.00% of the market price."

"All mines?"

Little Pan Youji finally spoke again.

Because Duan Xun's concession was absolutely astonishing, he couldn't help but surprise little Pan Youji.

"Yes. Starting from coal mines, iron ore, antimony ore, tungsten ore, tin ore, and in the future, if we have enough oil, as long as your country needs it, and if I have enough stock in my hand, then I will provide it to you in unlimited quantities. Your country. The price is 90.00% of the market price."

"Is this true?"

"Ambassador Pan, when did I break my promise? I keep my word, and we can sign a contract."

Duan Xun answered decisively.

90.00% of the market price?

Humph.

After Duan Xun takes back the customs, he will increase the tariff rate of this kind of minerals to more than 40.00%, and I will let you take advantage.

"General Duan, it's not easy to take out this money at this stage. But I will report to the imperial government, and I think there will be a result soon."

Little Pan Youji was really moved.

Duan Xun definitely made a lot of concessions this time.Not to mention other things, Japan currently imports tens of millions of tons of coal from abroad every year.If all the products can be imported from China and the price is reduced by another [-]%, tens of millions of silver dollars can be saved a year.

Moreover, Japan's demand for coal is increasing every year. According to Japan's own statistics, Japan's coal imports will reach nearly 3000 million tons within ten years.In other words, if it continues, Japan can save 3000 to [-] million or even more from coal imports every year.

Of course, as a resource-poor country, Japan imports a lot of raw materials every year.

Once such an agreement is reached with China, Japan can save tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions, of funds every year.More importantly, with China as a supplier of raw materials, there is no need to worry about lack of resources.

What Japan is most worried about is the issue of resources.

If a resource sales agreement can be signed with China, it will be of great benefit to the development of Japanese industry.

In addition, Duan Xun is willing to provide ports in Ningbo and Zhanjiang, as well as exclusive export rights for tung oil and bristles, which will bring countless benefits to Japan.

Not bad.

Anyway, the tariffs imposed by the Chinese Customs are ultimately to repay the money, that is, to the various powers.It means that this is not Japanese money at all.It is a good deal to use this money to get so many benefits.

"Then I will leave it to Ambassador Pan."

Duan Xun said very sincerely.

pier?

Want a marina, dream it.It will take at least a year for Duan Xun to get the money to build the port.By then, it will be the summer of 1923. China and Japan are fighting fiercely for Kanto Island, and they still want a pier?Duan Xun was about to turn against Japan at that time, but can he still give you a dock?

As for signing the export agreement, Duan Xun is not afraid.

After Duan Xun controls the customs, he will not lose money by adjusting the tariff rate.The best way at this stage is to get the money quickly.

"General Duan, wait for my news."

"it is good."

333 military expansion

"How's the recruit training going?"

"The three-month recruit training has ended. After the Prime Minister approves the military expansion plan, these recruits can be assigned to various units."

No matter what to do, the army is fundamental.

With military strength and the control of the Beijing government, everything Duan Xun says is righteous and correct.But if there is no military strength to rely on, then no matter how correct Duan Xun said, others will take your words as fart.

Just like Cao Kun before.

He also controlled the Beijing government, but Duan Xun never took his orders seriously.Because Duan Xun is far more powerful than Cao Kun, he can't control Duan Xun at all.

Duan Xun accused the Guangdong Army of hiding Jiang Zhongzheng, the prisoner in the Tao Chengzhang case.

If it weren't for Duan Xun's strength and control of the Beijing government, how could the Cantonese army send Jiang Zhongzheng away.How could Chen Jiongming and Xu Chongzhi choose to go to the field, and how could Deng Keng choose to go north to accept the trial.

From Duan Qirui to Cao Kun later, it is not that they have never accused Sun Yat-sen and the Guangdong Army.Especially when Sun Yat-sen and the others established the military government to protect the law, they even accused them of splitting the country.

But it didn't work.

Because they did not have overwhelming strength at that time.As Duan Xun, who relied on the army to get to the position of the Beijing government, he understands the importance of the army better than anyone else.Therefore, Duan Xun is firmly in control of the Ministry of War.

For the control of the army, Duan Xun also took great pains.

War Department meeting.

However, the scope is not very large, just a few giants from the Ministry of War.Duan Xun talked with Xiong Kewu, Xu Yongchang, and Yang Jie.Since the decision to expand the army in May, the troops have immediately entered the pace of military expansion.

Three-year 30 military expansion plan.

This is a plan proposed by Duan Xun and approved by the cabinet.

However, although Duan Xun said outside that he wanted to expand the army by 1924 before 30, Duan Xun's goal was to expand the army by 30 within two years.The army must be expanded to one million before the end of 1922.

In other words, within one and a half years, Duan Xun will expand his army by 30.