The Northeast King was relatively low-key in 1919, and the Fengcian warlords at this time were not considered the strongest. When the Zhili clique and the Anhui clique warlords were at war with each other and the conflicts were getting more intense, the Fengcian warlords outside Guan were not particularly conspicuous..
However, it was precisely because of the Northeast King's low profile that Mainz took a new look at him.
Building high walls, accumulating grain, and slowing down to claim the throne were Zhu Yuanzhang's strategies to seize the world. At this time, the Feng clan warlords were undoubtedly taking this step.
Of course, the integrity and national integrity of the Northeast King were also one of the reasons why Colonel Mainz valued him. Although Zhang Zuolin had always been supported by the Footpot people, when the Footpot people proposed harming the interests of the nation and the country, Zhang Zuolin did not flinch at all. And tolerance, even at the cost of his life, such a person, even a warlord, is worthy of admiration
"Your country wants to donate a batch of weapons to us?"
"That's it, General Zhang!"
Mainz nodded, his tone was very sincere, but looking at the other person's appearance, he seemed to still have doubts in his heart.
Zhang Zuolin was a little curious, and he looked at his confidant and advisor, Yang Yuting, who was known as Little Zhuge.
Yang Yuting understood and immediately spoke Asked:"I wonder what weapons your country plans to donate to us?"
"Rifles, machine guns, cannons, even planes and tanks, we have it all!"
Mainz noticed that when he mentioned these weapons, the eyes of the five people sitting across from him all lit up. It was obvious that these weapons had a huge attraction for them.
"Mr. Colonel, is this true? As far as I know, your country is a defeated country at this time, and your weapons will be confiscated by the Allies. I'm afraid these weapons you mentioned are not yours anymore, right?"
A person from the Far East can actually understand the latest situation in Europe, which makes Mainz have to look at the middle-aged man in front of him in a new light.
In fact, Yang Yuting studied abroad in the early years and graduated from the Army Academy. He is one of the few generals who have studied abroad among the Feng clan warlords. As a representative of the academic school, Yang Yuting not only has outstanding personal abilities and extraordinary resourcefulness, but also has a relatively good international vision and is more interested in major events happening in the world. Especially regarding matters related to Footbath.
As a participant in World War I, Footbath was also participating in the Iron Tower City Peace Conference in Europe.
Not long ago, there were reports from Iron Tower City that the Germans were occupying Jiaodong and other places in China.
This caused great dissatisfaction among the Chinese people, and even led to the outbreak of the May Fourth Movement.
Under the influence of this movement, people of insight in the country were paying attention to the progress of the Iron Tower City Peace Conference.
Regarding the Allied Powers Naturally, I also know something about the carving up of the assets of the Allied Powers.
"General Yang is right. The donated weapons are not delivered in the name of the country, but in the name of private individuals. Counting the time, it should be here soon!"
As soon as Mainz finished speaking, someone came in from outside the door and reported:"Commander, a merchant ship flying the Eagle Sauce flag has arrived from Huludao. All the weapons transported on it are weapons. It is said that you ordered it!"
Hearing this latest information, everyone in the Northeastern Army paid great attention to the German colonel in front of them.
Just now the other party said that he would send weapons to the Northeastern Army, and also said that he would send aircraft and tanks. Everyone felt that this guy was just talking about what he wanted. If the other party had not been certified by the German military, they would have almost regarded the other party as a magician! But at this time, when they heard that a merchant ship loaded with arms actually docked, everyone
's impressions changed!
I didn't expect that a German colonel would have such energy and be able to transport a large amount of arms under the eyes of the Allied Powers.
"Go and have a look!"
Fengtian is not far from Huludao, so Zhang Zuolin couldn't help but be curious and planned to take people there to have a look.
If it is true that they will be gifted aircraft and tanks as the other party said, then this may be a great opportunity for the Northeast Army and even the entire The first batch of fighter jets in China that can be put into actual combat!
Their Northeastern Army may be ahead of other warlords in the country and take the lead in establishing an air force of their own! When they think of this, Zhang Zuolin and others are excited!
Having witnessed the fighting of millions of troops in the Russo-Japanese War, Zhang Zuolin has always been fond of advanced weapons.
He knows what modern warfare is like.
Both the Japanese and Russian armies are equipped with a large number of artillery and machine guns.
These weapons are used in the war.
Therefore, more than ten years ago, Zhang Zuolin imagined that one day his troops would be equipped with these weapons.
To this end, he vigorously developed and constructed in the Northeast, opened military factories, mined and repaired.
Road, the purpose of establishing a military academy is to be self-reliant one day and produce various aircraft and cannons to arm himself.
Zhang
Zuolin firmly believes that only in this way can he truly protect his country and resist the invasion of foreign enemies. The very important reason is that Zhang Zuolin has laid a very good industrial foundation in the Northeast. With these foundations, once they occupy this place, the price they need to pay will be much smaller. They can easily turn this place into an industrial base as a means of full-scale invasion. The springboard of the Celestial Empire!
In addition, the Northeast is rich in products and fertile land, which is a huge attraction for the Footpot people.
It can transfer a large number of landless Footpot people and settle them, so the Footpot people are desperate to penetrate into the Northeast.
Trying to occupy the Northeast as soon as possible, at this time, advanced weapons shipped from Europe, as well as some new weapons that he had never seen before, appeared in front of him like pie in the sky.
How could he not be excited? What?
Two hours later, Zhang Zuolin and a large group of senior generals from the Feng faction arrived at the port of Huludao. Here, they saw the first fighter jet belonging to the Chinese Empire, the German Fokker D.VII fighter, codenamed Red Baron.!