At Chen's age, he had a strong hostility towards Japan. Although he also reads Japanese comics, chases new Japanese dramas, and plays Japanese love action movies. However, because of the overall antipathy towards Japan caused by historical issues, and the antagonism that naturally arises in the Sino-Japanese competition, Chen Ke's personal feelings towards Japan often affect his consideration of the country. Moreover, the competition between China and Japan continued for a hundred years, and it was not until 2011 that China's GDP surpassed that of Japan. It would be much later if the military could force the United States not to intervene and then exert more effective pressure on Japan. Hearing Miyazaki ask Chen Ke what he envisioned for the new order in the future, Chen Ke couldn't answer for a while.

But it is unrealistic to refuse to answer, because Miyazaki is a Japanese pan-Asianist whom Chen Ke has never met, and in fact, long before Chen Ke was born, the Japanese who believed that a new Asian order led by China should be established were almost dead. Seeing such a determined one with his own eyes, Chen Ke was also a little caught off guard. Fortunately, Chen Ke, who had memorized the compulsory exam questions in politics class many times, said slowly: "The new order in the future will be a grand alliance of socialist countries, no, it doesn't even have to be a socialist country, and it doesn't have to be an alliance situation. Every country should have the right to choose its own destiny and path. States should respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence. This is the new order I hope to establish. ”

"In other words, President Chen believes that China and Japan should be equal countries in the future? Even if China liberates Japan, should it restore Japan's independent status? Miyazaki asked, a little surprised.

"Not only are we equal to each other, but we also respect the choices of the Japanese people. Of course, the premise is that the Japanese people are no longer manipulated and fooled by the current ruling class, and that the liberated Japanese people decide what kind of government should be established in their people's Japan. I don't think that there is a need for coercion between countries, where there is oppression, there is resistance, the people's eyes are clear, no matter how clever the power tricks are, once the class position is determined, the actions of the exploiters will be seen through by the people in the actions that infringe on the people's rights again and again. I have always believed in the people in this. Chen Ke replied.

Miyazaki thought that Chen Ke wanted to establish a new order in which China was completely dominant, but in this new order there was no naked oppression of the empire. Unexpectedly, Chen Ke's idea was very different, that the big country should respect the choice of the small country, and the strong country should respect the status of the weak country, which is something that can only exist in the ideal. Miyazaki is forty-two years old, and he is no longer a seventeen-year-old with absolute justice and axiom in his mind. But when Chen Ke heard the long-lost justice in his mouth, he couldn't help but be moved. Afraid that Chen Ke was just talking nonsense, Miyazaki hurriedly asked, "Chairman Chen, how are you going to realize such an ideal?" ”

"Respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence between countries, regardless of their size, strength or weakness. These are the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. Speaking of this, Chen Ke is naturally like a treasure. The explanation of this issue in the political textbooks is quite perfect, and there is no stinginess for fear of losing, nor is there the stupidity of pretending to be arrogant and making wishes. The most important thing is that if Chen Ke is wrongly written, the teacher who reviewed the paper during the exam will not give a grade.

As soon as Miyazaki heard this highly operational answer, he knew that the "Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence" were completely different from the naked law of the jungle in the current international order. If this is done, disputes between countries will be dealt with within a manageable range.

The initial fears, if not in vain, Miyazaki already believed that Chen Ke was not an imperial. He had not been in the base area for a long time, and many of Japan's habits had not been completely forgotten. Miyazaki put his hands on his knees, his waist was straight, and he bowed his head respectfully to Chen Ke, "Chairman Chen, please let me serve you as a dog and horse." ”

"The interests between countries are the most likely to blind people's minds, and even though the border line may not be visible to the naked eye, the border line in the mind is likely to be higher than the sky. What do the enemy people have to do with me? This is the most common thought. If Comrade Miyazaki continues to work in our People's Party and encounters unacceptable problems, please explain this in person in accordance with the People's Party system. Because even the system we have set ourselves will deviate from the original idea for one reason or another. Chen Ke said seriously to Miyazaki. Of course, Miyazaki had to listen to these words, but Chen Ke was also warning himself not to deviate from the foreign policy formulated by the party. After all, when New China was besieged by Europe and the United States, it was precisely because of this policy that China forged deep friendship with many countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

"Hey!" Miyazaki's monstrous head bowed deeply again.

Chen Ke hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Miyazaki's monstrous shoulder, "Comrade Miyazaki, don't use such etiquette. Since we are in the BJP, even if we are excited, we only have to shake hands. Everyone is equal. I can't help but want to bow to you when you do that. ”

As soon as he finished saying this, Miyazaki had already grabbed Chen Ke's hand excitedly, "China's 400 states and counties, only such a big country can have a hero like Chairman Chen." I only hope that the Chinese revolution will succeed at an early date and that Japan will be liberated as soon as possible. ”

Finally, after Miyazaki's monstrous excitement passed, Chen Ke was able to smoothly ask about the situation of Miyazaki's monstrous Japanese socialists. Miyazaki said with a wry smile: "The Japanese government regards the socialists as a beast of prey, and as long as they dare to try to shake the order of Japan, the Japanese government will do its best to slaughter and kill them." The Red Newspaper team in the Boshin War was killed. After the Meiji Restoration, there was constant unrest in Japan, and the government was especially wary of suppressing socialists. In the Great Rebellion Incident, he killed Xingde Qiushui and other heroes. Many socialists were also imprisoned. Those who openly advocated socialism were almost wiped out, and all progressives were in danger. It is said that he was also listed as a Type A socialist by the Japanese government, and was under surveillance. Two years ago, I finally got from Japan to China. In Japan today, the socialists have little influence, let alone organization. Therefore, Chairman Chen said that if he wants to carry out the socialist revolution in Japan, he must enter Japan from foreign countries and forcibly implement the socialist system. ”

With Miyazaki's monstrous narrative and the People's Party's investigation and summary, Chen Ke was finally able to determine why the socialist revolution had never broken out in Japan. When I was reading the history books, after the Qiqi Lugou Bridge Incident, the Japanese side actually proposed to Jiang Guangtou to form an "anti-gong alliance". Chen Ke didn't understand the Japanese devil's invasion of China at all, how could he come up with such a stupid statement. Looking at it now, the Japanese side is sincerely anti-gong. As early as the beginning of the twentieth century, anti-gong was basically the consistent policy of the Japanese authorities. It was not after the establishment of the Soviet Union that Japan began to oppose Gong. It was not in order to crack down on the party that was founded in 1921 that Japan deliberately put forward an anti-gong stance.

Having determined this issue, Chen Ke said: "Comrade Miyazaki, I would like to discuss the issue of position with the Japanese comrades in the People's Party in the near future, and Comrade Miyazaki and other comrades will need to have serious exchanges with other comrades at that time. We, the People's Party, do not engage in coercion, and if these comrades are unwilling to stand on China's side in the interests of the country, we will never suppress it. I only hope that the Japanese comrades will be able to tell the truth, that they will not conspire with each other if they are different, and that if they do not want to see future Sino-Japanese disputes or even wars, everyone will gather and disperse. Comrade Miyazaki must be involved in this ideological work. ”

Miyazaki didn't expect that Chen Ke would actually implement a phalanx of good gathering and dispersion for the comrades who chose to leave, and he asked in surprise: "Isn't Chairman Chen afraid that after the Japanese comrades leave, he will leak the internal situation of the People's Party to the Japanese government and other political forces?" ”

Chen Ke shook his head slightly, "We have nothing to hide in the People's Party, the people's revolution, we are not afraid that the people will know the program and policies of the People's Party, and we even very much hope that the people can fully understand the program and policies of the People's Party." It's easy to understand this, and it doesn't even need to be leaked by internal comrades, and intelligence officers can know very well if they have lived in the base area for a year and a half. ”

"That's very good." Miyazaki nodded again and again, "Chairman Chen, I still have one more matter, I don't know if Chairman Chen has contacted the revolutionary aspirants of North Korea." ”

"The revolutionaries of North Korea?" Chen Ke felt that Miyazaki's monstrous theme was really surprising.

"Yes, North Korean warriors." Miyazaki nodded emphatically, "I have been in contact with the Korean Enlightenment Party. However, after the failure of the coup d'état of Jiashin launched by the Kaihua Party, it was scattered. Japan won the First Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War, monopolized Korea, and was destroyed three years ago after the signing of the Japan-Korea Merger Treaty. Only then did the Enlightenment Party realize that it had chosen the wrong path that year. A group of them ran around for the restoration of the country, and even wanted to seek Yuan Shikai's support at one point. But Yuan Shikai was unwilling to offend the Japanese government, and many of these people with lofty ideals had been enemies of Yuan Shikai, so he ignored them at all. The Sino-Japanese war began in Korea, and the future will definitely be decided in Korea. If President Chen is interested, I can help contact the people who are committed to the restoration of the DPRK. ”

Until now, no North Korean aspirants have approached the BJP. Hearing that Miyazaki was willing to contact in the middle, Chen Ke immediately agreed.

After talking about external issues, Chen Ke felt very relaxed. In the future war of liberation, Japan's movements will greatly affect the entry of the war of liberation. If you prepare early, you'll at least have more options.

However, this relief did not last long, and in March, not long after the Lantern Festival, Sir Humphrey again asked to see Chen Ke. Upon meeting, Sir Humphrey grimaced and demanded that Chen Ke explain why he had signed a loan agreement with the United States.

"We can sign a loan agreement with whoever we want to sign a loan agreement with." Chen Ke would have liked to yell at Sir Humphrey so loudly, but it was clearly inappropriate. Suppressing his dissatisfaction, Chen Ke said calmly: "We need this loan agreement, so we have reached an intention with the American side." And most importantly......"

Chen Ke paused slightly, picked up the teacup and took a sip. Sir Humphrey stared at Chen Ke's face, waiting for Chen Ke to say the most important point.

Putting down the teacup, Chen Ke said seriously: "The most important thing is that American goods are cheaper than British goods. ”

Sir Humphrey never expected Chen Ke to come up with such a "most important reason", and his expression instantly froze on his face, and it took a while to return to normal. Sir Humphrey said with great dissatisfaction: "As the old Chinese saying goes, you get what you pay for, and there is no good good for cheap. The quality and longevity of the equipment in the United States are not as good as our British counterparts. ”

"But American goods are half cheaper than British goods, and the performance is 80% of that of the United Kingdom, which is cost-effective." Chen Ke explained. The translator does not understand the word value for money and cannot translate it. Chen Ke had to find a piece of paper and list the formula for cost performance. That's what solves this translation problem.

"Sir Humphrey, if the quality of the machinery and equipment provided by the British side is the same as that of the equipment we have purchased, the price and the installation and commissioning services can be the same as that of the United States. The British government is willing to make a series of agreements with us, and we are certainly willing to reach such a trade deal with the UK. The reason is simple, if such conditions can be met, British goods will be more cost-effective than the United States. We have no preference for the U.S. government, but business is business. Chen Ke sincerely explained to Sir Humphrey the reasons for the BJP.

For Britain, which currently has global hegemony, business is no longer a simple business, but a matter of Britain's dominance in various fields. Britain has already learned that there is only one listing ceremony left to take place, and the Federal Reserve, which is in fact already in operation, has decided to make a huge loan to the BJP under the leadership of several major US conglomerates. That's $200 million in loans, and the Fed is even prepared to provide another $200 million in backup loans to the BJP.

When it comes to spying on the inside story of the United States, Britain is much better than the BJP. There is also inside information that a considerable number of people in the United States have chosen the thriving People's Party government between the Beiyang central government and the local government of the People's Party. After the fall of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the United States turned to negotiate with the Beiyang government. The jingle of Beiyang's poverty, the US government and Congress both thought that giving Yuan Shikai money was like a meat bun beating a dog. There is already a proposal to sign the Bethlehem Contract with the BJP.

The purpose of the Bethlehem Contract was to provide China with special funds for naval construction at a very favorable price in order to strengthen the Chinese navy against the Japanese navy, which was quite strong in East Asia. Japan is Britain's thug in East Asia, and the United States clearly wants to dismantle Taiwan. If it was to sign the "Bethlehem Contract" with Yuan Shikai, Britain really didn't care. Yuan Shikai's government made it clear that there was no threat. However, the People's Party is full of vigor and rapid development, and if the United States signs this contract with the People's Party, in time, the People's Party will only be able to build a maritime force to deter the Japanese Navy. At that time, once China and the United States joined forces to deal with Britain and Japan, it would be more of a headache than Germany's Pacific Fleet.

However, reaching full cooperation with the BJP is only the opinion of a minority on the American side, and Britain is not sure what will eventually become of it. However, the rapid approach of the People's Party to the United States still makes Britain full of vigilance. If he sent a telegram to Chen Ke, Chen Ke could have pretended not to have it. It was impossible for the local consul to ask to see Chen Ke. It was only then that Sir Humphrey himself came to meet with Chen Ke. Seeing that Chen Ke had actually prevaricated himself for purely commercial reasons, Sir Humphrey said in a slightly threatening tone: "If you accept a loan from the United States, it will upset the balance of China. So we on the British side do not advise the People's Party to make such a rash decision. ”

"Huh!" Chen Kegan laughed twice, "Does Sir Humphrey think that we will reduce our trade with Britain because of our debts?" Since we are committed to maintaining a trade balance, we will naturally keep our commitments. You can rest assured that you will never use the money you make from the British to pay off the debts of the Americans. ”

"I'm not talking about the trade balance, I'm talking about your actions that will upset the current political balance." Sir Humphrey replied angrily.

"Business can also upset the political balance, Sir Humphrey, and you're joking." Chen Ke began to play dumb.

Sir Humphrey didn't want to joke, he said seriously: "Mr. Chen Ke, I personally think that you are too close to the American side, which will cause a lot of unnecessary misunderstandings. I hope you will be cautious about this. Don't get carried away for the sake of momentary gain. ”

"Hehe," Chen Ke laughed helplessly, "Sir Humphrey, we are very poor, and we are eager to break a penny in half at the moment." You say that we are carried away by profits, but people are short-sighted. American goods are so cheap, and the American side has also put forward a loan condition that we cannot refuse. We just couldn't say no. If you don't want us to get so close to the United States, ask the British to give us more favorable loans and trade deals than the United States. If that day comes, please rest assured that we will absolutely abandon the United States and sign such a contract with Britain without hesitation. ”

Faced with Chen Ke, who showed a repetitive villainous face, Sir Humphrey had no countermeasures for a while. Chen Ke is showing that his agreement with the United States has no political purpose and is purely driven by economic interests. Sir Humphrey would have wanted to set a trap and pretend to sign an agreement of intent with the BJP. Let's get this loan and business out of the way first. However, he immediately recalled that the British had done this several times before, and that they had all been spotted by the BJP. The BJP officials who negotiated with the British were shameless and insisted that the British ship the equipment to China and install and debug the equipment earlier than the United States, and then the BJP would naturally tear up the contract with the United States.

Since it was a hoax, the British certainly couldn't do that. They had to watch the Americans transport the equipment to the base area and install and debug it at an astonishing speed. When these devices are up and running, it will be impossible for the British themselves to mention the scam of grabbing contracts. Since the BJP is a scoundrel like the Yankees, it is useless to deceive them.

Sir Humphrey earnestly instructed Chen Ke, "Mr. Chen, I still hope that you can look at this matter rationally. You know, China finally got peace. The current situation in China is in the interests of all countries, as well as the interests of the People's Party. I think it would be irresponsible to easily upset this peaceful balance. ”

Chen Ke scolded in his heart when he heard this, but his face looked more sincere and helpless, "We are really short of money now, all kinds of factories need equipment, and if the factories don't start work quickly, the huge unemployed people will rebel." With our little background, we can only take this opportunity to buy bargains. We very much want to maintain good relations with the UK, and even if we sign this loan agreement, we can guarantee that we will never side with the Americans. However, we also hope that the British side will be considerate of our difficulties. If we can't sustain ourselves, won't the balance of the moment be broken? What's more, everything at the moment is an agreement, something on paper. According to the Chinese proverb, this is called Bazi and has not yet been skimmed. I'm afraid the Americans won't lend us money. Speaking of which, Sir Humphrey, did you get some inside information when you came to me in such a hurry? ”

Sir Humphrey was utterly desperate for Chen Ke's stubbornness, and he was even less likely to tell Chen Ke the inside information that the British had heard, and he shook his head, "We have only heard some news, and we don't care what those northerners will do." Annoyed, Sir Humphrey could not resist using a rather unceremonious address to the American.

Chen Ke pretended not to know, and said sincerely: "Sir Humphrey, if you have any latest inside information about this matter, please tell us. I put up a shelf for fear that the Americans would make things difficult for us. Looking back on it now, it's a little scary. Americans are small-minded, so I don't want them to hate me. ”

"I see." Sir Humphrey replied coldly, and rose to take his leave. On the way to the consulate in Wuhan, Sir Humphrey thought that perhaps he should inform China and let them find a way to spread some rumors between Chen Ke and the Americans. If you can't break the fortress from the outside, then attack it from the inside. When it comes to military attacks on forts, rumors have always been a preferred tactic for military generals. Many times, rumors work even more effectively than real guns.

But Sir Humphrey did not bother in this gloomy imagination, and he analysed the present situation a little. Since it is possible for the BJP to receive a loan from the United States, Britain cannot continue to waver in its China strategy. Since Chen Ke refused to sign the treaty, he refused to take the initiative to join the British. In order to maintain the balance of China, Yuan Shikai is the first choice of the United Kingdom, even if he is a bastard. And judging from Yuan Shikai's performance, what he lacks most at the moment is money. After providing Yuan Shikai with a certain amount of assistance, Beiyang may not be an opponent of the People's Party.

Turning his head and glancing in the direction of the Hunan Provincial Committee of the People's Party, Sir Humphrey cursed viciously in his heart: "Chen Ke, you brought these things on yourself. ”

Lu Huitian, who participated in the negotiations, really admired Chen Ke's straightforwardness like a scoundrel, and Zhang Yu, who also sat with him, praised him greatly. When it was time to tell the truth, Chen Ke didn't mention it at all. As for the part that should be nonsense, Chen Ke said it more sincerely than the truth. Anyway, after the meeting, Chen Ke emphasized all about development, and it is impossible to think that the People's Party has entered an intense stage of preparation.

"Chairman Chen, what if the British side spreads rumors that are not good for us?" Lu Huitian was a little worried.

"Rumors are rumors because some people already believe them, and when they hear rumors from others, they think they are true. Americans do not necessarily disbelieve the rumors of the British, but the Americans are convinced that the British are enemies. If rumors were judged to be favorable to the British, the Americans would not necessarily insist on believing it. At this time, if it can be found through investigation that it is indeed a rumor, the Americans will no longer believe everything the British say. Even if the British tell the truth, the Americans will not believe it. So it doesn't matter if the British are walking rumors or not. The key is the attitude of the Americans. ”

When Chen Ke explained the current situation, he was not happy at all.

"What else will the British do?" Zhang Yu asked.

"The British are only afraid that they will start to arm Yuan Shikai, and the scale of the war will get bigger and bigger." Chen Ke said helplessly.

Lu Huitian and Zhang Yu had actually thought of this result, even if the base area was booming, its industrial strength was far from the opponent of the British. Beiyang is not a straw bale, and even if it is surrounded, it is impossible to collapse immediately. They can still do it by firing their guns and firing their guns, and in the face of a stubborn enemy, the People's Party will pay a price no matter what, even a small price.

The strength of the People's Party may increase, and Yuan Shikai's strength will also increase, and even increase faster than the People's Party. Thinking of such a future, Lu Huitian and Zhang Yu couldn't be happier.