"Young Marshal, do you want to do business with the side of the Allies with the strength of the whole country?" Li Jun frowned deeply. As for Feng Yong's plan, it is not clear whether the Allies are doomed to failure, but it is certain that the Entente side has the upper hand in terms of national strength. After all, there were only a few Allied powers, but the Entente had expanded to ten. Naturally, the war resources under control are not comparable to those of the Allies. Not to mention that there are also economic and military powers like the United States and Japan. If China did business with Germany on a large scale and provided military supplies to Germany, it was likely to be identified as a side of the Allies and attacked by the Allies. In addition, China is not at peace internally, and it is easy for Western powers to take advantage of it. Once the internal is contained, Feng Yong's war wealth will be difficult to earn at all, but it may be impossible to steal chickens and rice.

"Not only the Allies, but also the Entente. Do business! Don't separate the plant, just give money. We in China must strictly observe neutrality. In the war of the West, we have ample reasons not to participate. But he didn't leave to make money. Feng Yong said with a smile. He was determined to make the war money.

"It's not easy to say, in terms of war against the West, Beiyang and ours have the opposite attitude, and they still pursue the plan signed in the Duan Qirui era to declare war on Germany. In this case, the Entente supported Beiyang and not us. Li Yuanhong said. After all, he is the president of the Republic of China, and his vision is extraordinary.

"Not bad. If we don't join the Entente, it's hard to do big business. But even if we join the Entente, the Western powers will still support Beiyang and oppose us. Because a turbulent China is in their interest. The Western powers were unrelenting in their desire to return to the Far East after the war and to maintain their supremacy. But the Far East is not only a strong Japan, but also our China. Because of our Northeast Army, China has become a country capable of influencing the course of the world. With the strength to resist the colonial rule of the Western powers. This is not in the interests of the Western powers. Compared with a strong Beijing government, the weak and bullying Beiyang government is better able to represent the interests of the West. Therefore, in any case, it is not easy for us to gain the support and acceptance of the Entente, so why should we use a hot face to stick to someone's cold ass. We have come all the way in the Northeast, not seeking heaven or earth, only believing in our own strength. Now we still have to stick to our path. Feng Yong said in a deep voice.

"There's no need to stop the war in business! We can reduce the scale of the war. Gradually encroach on the land of the southwest, and wait until the strength is strong to complete the task at one time. Zhang Zuolin still suggested a quick solution and complete the national reunification as soon as possible.

Feng Delin was silent, he also didn't understand Feng Yong's decision, why his son, who had always been strong and domineering, suddenly changed his policy. even said that he would not move the sword soldiers for half a year. It's hard to believe. But seeing Feng Yong's indifferent expression and firmness between his eyebrows, Feng Delin knew that Feng Yong had already made up his mind. Just asking for their opinions.

"Yong'er, since we don't have a combat mission next, what will be the focus of our work in the future?" After all, it was his own son, who stepped forward at a critical moment.

"The government is concentrating its efforts on restoring the economy devastated by the war while completing reforms in the territory controlled by the Northeast. Let these territories be completely brought under the rule of the Beijing government. The Ministry of Industry also formulates industrial plans, which are divided into short-term and long-term goals. Priority is given to the development of heavy industry, as well as the military industry. On the part of the army. From now on, the Northeast Army will be renamed the National Defense Force and will carry out military reform. Improve the functions of the armed forces. Develop the reserve forces and complete the popularization of the reserve system. At the same time, the construction of the Navy was put on the agenda. The navy will be the focus of our next army building. Feng Yong said in a deep voice. The Northeast controls a huge sea area, and even the entire Bohai Bay is an inland sea of the Beijing government, but the navy is still a few gunboats, not even a regular warship. This has always been a piece of Feng Yong's heart. Regardless of past and present lives, the navy has a deep meaning for Chinese. At the end of the Beiyang period, Li Hongzhang painstakingly built the Beiyang Fleet, the first fleet in Asia, which really made the Chinese beautiful for a while, but this scenery was like a soap bubble that burst at the touch of a button. The Sino-Japanese War of 1895 brought the Beiyang Fleet to naught, and the Chinese naval dream was shattered. Although Yuan Shikai restored part of the power of the navy after coming to power, compared with the Beiyang Fleet back then, it was far from comparable in scale and influence.

Although China and Japan have made peace. But when China took over Port Arthur, the insulting parade of the Japanese Navy was a disgrace to the entire Northeast. The commander of the navy also telegraphed on many occasions to Major Marshal Feng to pay attention to the construction of the navy. Now that it has been decided to stop the expansion on the road, the construction of the navy is imperative. Now that China's capital is in Beijing, and Beijing faces the Bohai Bay, China's coastal defense simply cannot be achieved without a strong navy.

"Navy?"

Feng Yong mentioned the navy, and everyone was silent. The weakness of the Chinese navy and the lack of defense at sea are an eternal pain in the hearts of the Chinese.

"Young Marshal, although we control most of China, it is a pity that we do not have a shipyard under our rule. It is difficult to build ordinary merchant ships, let alone warships. And now the countries that have the ability to produce advanced warships in the world have basically been involved in world wars. We're afraid we won't be able to buy it even if we have the money. Li Jun said.

"Now that the United States is not in the war, this is our only chance. Once the United States enters the war, the entire American military enterprises will be inclined to the US government, and it will become more and more difficult for us to purchase advanced warships. Feng Yong said in a deep voice.

"But the U.S. ** ship is expensive, and it is not the most advanced in the world. Should we wait until the end of the world war to buy warships from Britain or France? Li Jun suggested.

"No, when the First World War is over, I'm afraid we won't have the energy to buy warships. The United States is our number one target. We must not only buy US ships, but also US shipbuilding technology. Feng Yong said in a deep voice.

"Young marshal, the shipbuilding technology of warships is a state secret and cannot be bought." Wang Sa said.

"If you can't do it militarily, you can buy civilian merchant ships, and there are always similarities between these. In addition, we can also imitate and improve the purchased warships. It's a shortcut to development. Feng Yong said. In the end, anything, no matter how advanced its technology is, will be pirated and copied when it enters China, although it has touched a lot of black in the Chinese market, but it has also allowed China to master a large number of advanced science and technology at the lowest cost. It has contributed to the development of China. Feng Yong in this life will naturally take this path.

"Also, except for the United States. We can contact other countries in the world, such as Spain, which did not participate in the war in Europe, although Spain is in decline. But their shipbuilding industry is still very developed. Feng Yong thought of Spain. Spain is now completely devoid of what it was a few decades ago. The fall of the Armada led to the rise of the British Empire, and since then, Spain has been in decline, and its defeat in the confrontation with the United States, the loss of Cuba and the Philippines, has further weakened Spain. But the Spanish royal family can stand tall in the Western world, and its strength is still there. After all, there is the shadow of the Armada back then, so that the shipbuilding industry in Spain is still very developed.

"Young marshal, Spain is a good choice, but we lack contact with the outside world, should we set up diplomatic embassies in various countries?" Li Jun suggested.

"This is a must. But before that, we have to knock on the Beiyang. They can no longer be allowed to steal the position of Chinese orthodoxy. Feng Yong said in a deep voice.

"What do you mean, young marshal?" Shi Yuewang was in high spirits when he heard this, and he must use his foreign minister, which is not a bad thing for him.

"There are millions of troops stationed in Shandong, so Beiyang must be very nervous! We can use this threat to make them voluntarily relinquish their positions of legitimacy and recognize the legitimacy of the Beijing government, and the absurd moment of China's two great presidents should be over. Feng Yong said in a deep voice. He had a bigger idea in his mind, otherwise he would not have given up military operations when the million-strong army was about to become an army. As a traverser, the biggest advantage is to grasp the general trend of history. Although the world has been turned upside down because of his butterfly effect, some things that should happen under the general trend will definitely happen, such as the Red Revolution in Russia, which is what Feng Yong is most concerned about. He's been preparing for it.

"If the status of central orthodoxy is exchanged for time for development, I think Feng Guozhang will agree." Li Yuanhong opened his mouth and said, and the only people who sat down again were Li Yuanhong and Feng Guozhang who had the deepest contact, and they knew their original allies better. His words naturally determined the feasibility of Feng Yong's plan.

"Is it feasible to allow the development of Beiyang in this way, after all, Beiyang still occupies several provinces in the Central Plains, and the foundation is still strong, if they complete the reform, I am afraid it will cause a great obstacle to our future reunification." Zhang Zuolin said.

"It's okay, we don't send troops in the northeast, but that doesn't mean we don't have other means. What's more, Beiyang has decayed, Feng Guozhang wants to let Beiyang be reborn in ruin, although the idea is good, but how can it be so easy. At the very least, it was a mistake for him to allow the existence of the Beiyang Anhui forces. Even if Duan Qirui is willing to be a puppet, his generals may not be willing. Feng Guozhang ordered Wu Peifu and Cao Kun to act aggressively, clearly wanting to take power, and the Anhui faction would not be indifferent, but it did not break out because of our pressure. If we sign a non-aggression pact between Northeast China and Beiyang, then the contradictions within Beiyang will immediately erupt. When the time comes, there will be a good show to watch. Feng Yong said in a deep voice. Although he knew that allowing the south to become chaotic would weaken China's national strength, there was no way around it. After all, there are a lot of things in the Northeast at home, and it is difficult to sit down in everything.

(To be continued)