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Now that you have decided to go to war, the rest is naturally simple.

After joining the Entente, the government began a series of propaganda campaigns throughout the war.

During this period, not only the justice of the war was publicized (although Yan Shao and other high-ranking officials regarded it as a dog-eat-dog between the great powers), but also the benefits that China could gain from participating in the war.

As mentioned earlier, tariffs, etc., there are also two colonies that can be obtained, including Iraq. The most important thing is that through this war, China will truly become a great power, officially joining the ranks of the great powers...

If tariffs and garrisons are not obvious to ordinary people, then a colony and recognition by the great powers are very important for this bullied country.

And this, more or less, can be regarded as giving all walks of life some enthusiasm.

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On a street in Shanghai, many shops are selling the latest product of the moment―――――― 'World Map'.

It's just that while they are selling, the owners of those shops are glaring at each other.

Rather, one of them glaes at the other, while the other is triumphant, looking like you can do anything about it.

By the way, the shops of the former are run by foreigners, while the shops of the latter are Chinese.

In cities such as Shanghai, many people look for the locations of Iraq and Kuwait on a map. After all, according to the treaty between China and the Entente, these two places would become China's first overseas colonies after the war was over.

This is an incentive for the people of the country, who have been losing their territory.

After all, in the past 100 years, China's territory has never grown, but has been constantly losing. Although the battle of Shandong was won. But while getting some benefits, it only ensured the integrity of the country, as for expanding the territory or something...

If it is said that the recovery of the originally lost territory can be regarded as the expansion of the territory, then it is inevitably too simple.

However, many people have begun to look for locations in Iraq and Kuwait. But...

The result...

The maps of this era are still very rudimentary, so the locations shown on the maps are not particularly accurate, and some of the more minor locations are not even marked by names. As a result, many of the maps published in China almost do not contain any of the records of Iraq and Kuwait.

However, the merchants were very business-minded, and had a keen sense of business opportunities, especially money, and soon came up with some new world maps of the Ottoman Turkish territory―――――― in which the foreigners took the lead. After all, very few people in the country know where Iraq and Kuwait are, and even very few countries know which country Ottoman Turkey is.

As soon as the map of the foreigners came out, they sent someone to buy a copy, and then plotted the location of Iraq and Kuwait on their own world map, and finally sold it as their own map.

Of course, those foreigners were very annoyed by this. But there is nothing that can be done about this group of Chinese counterparts. Because just like those Chinese businessmen came out, they really have nothing to do with these people.

After all, China at this time is no longer the country that is at their kneading. Their once mighty motherland is now mired in the swamp of war in Europe, not to mention that they can find some excuse to carve out a piece of territory in China as they did in the past, and even need China's help to win the war.

And the police officers of the Shanghai Police Department who originally regarded them as celestial beings. Although because of inertia, he still put on a very respectful appearance. But it is no longer a matter of listening to what they say, treating foreigners as first-class citizens and their own compatriots as second-class citizens. Although respectful, it is the same, even if these foreigners go to the police station to complain, the police at the police station also ask them to show evidence, and then talk about other things...

Evidence, where did they get the evidence?

If it's like a car, or something else. Even if it is the most ordinary toothbrush, as long as they can produce evidence, the police station will act in accordance with the law―――――― there is also a patent law in China, and it seems to have existed since the end of the Qing Dynasty.

The problem is, the map thing. Where are the patents?

You can't say that you marked the location of Iraq and Kuwait on the map, and that became your patent, right? If someone makes a very detailed map, doesn't it mean that whoever gets the map in the future will give you the royalties?

Of course, if you say that these places are all you, maybe some people will recognize them, but the problem is that you yourself have obtained information through other means, and people just learn from them, what can you do with them?

So they have no choice but to sulk there.

Fortunately, they took the lead, and they sold a lot of money, otherwise I am afraid that they would have exploded in anger.

On the other hand, after buying the map and looking at the location of the new colony, the area, and so on, many people were somewhat disappointed.

"The Middle East? What is that place? ”

"I've heard it's all desert..."

"And it's a remote place..."

"Didn't you say that there were two colonies, but that place called Kuwait............... It's better to merge the two pieces into one..."

"I don't know if there's any specialty there..."

It's not surprising, after all, that Iraq and China are so far apart, not to mention that the Middle East, as mentioned above, is all desert. If he hadn't known that there was oil there, even Yan Shao wouldn't have chosen that place.

However, it is impossible for these people to know this, so after seeing that their country has only obtained these places, many people are immediately disappointed.

Of course, not all of them think so, but at least there are many people who think it's nice to get two places.

"After all, we have just become a strong country, are we not the main force in this war, and those foreigners are not all fools, why do we have so many good places..."

"yes, not to mention that Kuwait may indeed be a little smaller. But Iraq is still very good, it is the size of two or three, three or four provinces, and it is worth it to get such a large territory for the first time, and it is worth it for our troops to go to Europe to help this time..."

This is not a lie, although Iraq is a place where no grass grows. At this time, there was no oil on the spot. But the area of Iraq is really large, and if you really want to be serious, the three provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shandong are added together, and none of them are as big as Iraq, plus one Fujian, you can probably produce some...

Just the first battle. You can get a colony the size of three or four provinces, and although it looks very barren, it is considered very good by many people, which is one of the reasons why many people in the country support it.

Moreover, in this war, the declaration of war on Germany and other Central Powers was taken advantage of. Yan Shao also took back the concessions and some interests that were originally occupied by Germany and other countries, and directly canceled some of the reparations and arrears to Germany in the past, in general, he made a lot of money...

If it weren't for Yan Shao's kindness, if he really borrowed a large amount of money from the Germans before the outbreak of the war, then...

But people always have to think long-term, after the war. Germany will be depressed for a while, yes. But history has proven that no matter how downtrodden Germany is, as long as it can grasp the opportunity, it will still rise.

Although Yan Shao did not know, whether the war maniac with the mustache would die in this changed history. But it is in China's interest to maintain friendly relations between China and Germany...

This is also why, after Yan Shao recaptured some German concessions in China, he ensured the safety of the Germans' private property, rather than putting them in concentration camps or guarding them.

Even the German soldiers in China. Yan Shao didn't impose too many personal restrictions.

Therefore, although some time ago the attitude of the Germans was very harsh, warning China not to get involved in this war between the great powers. But privately, even though the Nationalist government had taken back Germany's rights in China, the German government was not very angry―――――― if not the Kaiser Wilhelm II...

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"These Chinese really think that they are the saviors of Europe..."

Listen to the Chinese on the street talking about Iraq. Talking about how many troops should be sent to Europe, Peters rolled up the car window, and said with some disdain.

"No wonder they think so, the strength of the Chinese has indeed grown rapidly in recent years, just like the car we are sitting in now..." sighed, Sir Fareis, the British Consul General in Shanghai, who had just taken office, said helplessly. It's like the car we are riding in now is made by the Chinese..."

"The Chinese..." smiled disdainfully. Maybe it's not bad, but it's not as good as British cars, and I really don't understand why so many people in China buy Chinese cars, and—" Looking at Sir Fareis, Peters said with some dissatisfaction. "Let's not talk about it, why the Consulate General is actually purchasing Chinese cars, not our own British production..."

Hearing Peters say this, Fareis smiled bitterly.

He was well aware that the diplomat, Peters, was not only a racial skeptic, but also a Great Britishist, who believed that Britain was the center of the world. Not to mention China, even those countries in Europe and the United States are also looking at it.

Therefore, Fareis did not distinguish that the cost performance of this 'Liulan' car is high enough, perhaps not as good as the British-made Rolls-Royce, but it is extremely advantageous in price. Instead, he changed the subject. "Speaking of which, what's the situation in the country lately?"

Fareis didn't all want to change the topic, but also wanted to understand the situation in China, after all, this Peters had just come from China not long ago.

Hearing Fareth talk about this topic, Peters, who was still full of pride, couldn't help but sigh.

"It's not good, although the 'Battle of Gallipoli' started by Minister Churchill is still continuing, everyone knows that this battle has failed, and even if it continues, it will be difficult to get any breakthrough results, but Minister Churchill is still insisting, and he has a good relationship with Churchill, so it is still continuing, but..."

With that, Peters looked out the window.

Although he had closed the window, the voices of the Chinese outside the window could still reach his ears more or less. At the same time, it is precisely because he came from China that he is more aware of the plight of Britain today.

And as long as you think of the British Empire, now you need the help of a group of yellow people. Peters couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

"Now that the Russians are running out of power on the Eastern Front, the Trans-Siberian Railway and the ports in the North Sea, which often freeze, cannot provide the Russians with enough supplies, so we have to find a way. Otherwise, according to the speculation of the Reich, the Russians may well have fornicated with the Germans, or even worse..."

"So we have to find a way to replenish their supplies, which is the main reason why I came from China this time..."

At this, Peters let out a long sigh.

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After a stint in Shanghai, Peters set off for Beijing.

This time, however, he did not take a boat. Instead, I took the train to see the real situation in China. He was amazed by the current situation in Shanghai, because he had no idea that he could see such a modern city in the Far East.

But he was relieved to think that the city had already been influenced by many European countries. I didn't expect that although Shanghai is much more prosperous than other cities in China, these changes are actually due to the relationship between the Kuomintang and the government.

But even if he told him, I'm afraid he wouldn't believe it. That's why Fareis didn't say anything. It seemed to him that it was a waste of lips and tongues, and it was better to let Peters see it with his own eyes...

It turned out that Fareth was right, and Peters was indeed a stubborn man, and no matter how much Farles said, it could not affect him.

But on the way north by train, you can see the beautiful and clean train station, and the tall buildings and brand new streets in the distance. Peters' heart was astonished.

Because the qiē in front of him was completely different from what he imagined in his heart...

In his mind, a city like Shanghai may be prosperous, but other cities should be like many cities in India, dirty, dilapidated and backward...

As a result, although there are still many backward places in these cities in China, the changes can be seen by the blind. In many places, these cities are even newer than London.

And Peters also shows that the construction of these cities is very realistic, and there is nothing to afford it.

For example, trams are found in some large cities, but they are not seen at all in smaller cities. Some are just four-lane roads. In big cities like Shanghai or Nanjing, there are usually eight-lane roads.

When Peters interrogated the accompanying officials if it was to maintain the status of the big city, the answer was...

"There's no need..."

Not surprisingly, some small county seats. Roads are needed to ensure smooth traffic, but an eight-lane road is a bit too much.

And while new buildings are being built in some counties and towns in China today, urban planning is not done by the counties and towns themselves. Instead, the Ministry of Urban Development is working with local governments to avoid unrealistic designs.

Like an overpass or an underground tunnel...

A small county with a population of only tens of thousands of people can use this?

Even if it is built, it is just a waste of taxpayers' money...

Therefore, this cooperation between the two sides is purely to plan a new urban construction blueprint under the condition that best meets the actual requirements.

It should be noted that in the eyes of the people in the Ministry of Urban Development, those counties do not even have four-lane roads. According to the current situation in China, only two lanes are enough, after all, there are not so many cars in the country for these roads, some are just some ox carts, mule carts and horse-drawn carts.

And for these vehicles, two lanes are clearly enough to use ...

However, Yan Shao is very clear that this situation is only temporary.

The reason why the Ministry of Urban Development and the Cabinet are doing this is entirely because they underestimate themselves and underestimate the country. I can't imagine how much the country under my feet will change after it spreads out.

That's why I think that ordinary counties only need ordinary roads.

But they don't understand, but Yan Shao knows it very well.

After all, in his time, from the 9o years and by the beginning of the 21st century, the original roads were no longer enough. And by the time he crossed the era, even in ordinary fourth-tier cities, four-lane roads had become the basic configuration.

In some big cities, traffic jams are more common.

Now, four lanes is a bit of a waste, but it will only take another ten years for them to understand the limitations of dual lanes...

Rather than expand at that time, it's better to start now.

After all, the later the time, the higher the cost.

It's like Yan Shao's era, when things were very cheap in the 9o years, but at that time when he crossed over, the prices were unimaginably high compared with more than ten years ago...

The same is true now, if you fix it now, at least the labor cost will be lower, but you can wait until more than ten years later, even if the cost is only twice as high, it is already a very fortunate thing―――――― although at that time, I believe that the local government's fiscal revenue will definitely rise faster than prices...

Having understood, Peters nodded, not further ado.

It's just that in his heart, he has a better understanding of China's political system.

"Compared with those cities in Europe that have more autonomy, in China, the central government has a strong control over the local government, and even local construction is under the jurisdiction of the central government, it seems that just like what I heard in the UK, the Chinese government does implement a relatively ** political system, even more ** than Tsarist Russia or some other countries..."

However, this also made Peters have greater expectations for the purpose of his trip.