When Yinchang talked about returning the Boxer Revenue, William II's face suddenly became gloomy: "The United States has indeed agreed to return half of the Boxer Revenue, but this does not mean that Germany must do the same. There are significant differences between the two countries. First, the United States' compensation figure is large than that of Germany, and it is only half refunded; second, the United States exaggerated it when filing the compensation, and Germany's compensation was accurately calculated and very realistic. The two cannot be confused; third, the United States' refund of Boxer Revenue is conditional, and it is by no means cheap alms."

"Your Majesty, you are right." Yinchang still smiled, "But I just said that this is a business. The so-called business is naturally a mutual benefit act between the two parties and is not a one-sided contribution. So I need to tell you about Germany's profits - it will be returned through another channel. I firmly believe that you must think it is a good deal."

Yinchang took out the plan that had been prepared from his briefcase, and William II quietly looked forward to the following:

——The Sino-German Friendship Foundation was established with the Boxer Refunded by Germany, which was jointly managed by both parties and Germans were hired as chief accountants;

——That year, 300 active-duty German officers were hired to serve as military instructors in China, and the number of them increased year by year in the future, reaching a scale of 500 in five years. Their personnel were appointed as the German military advisory group in China, and senior German generals were hired to serve as military advisors to the Chinese emperor;

——The 300 German engineers and skilled technicians were hired that year, and the number of engineers and skilled technicians will increase year by year in the future. In five years, it will reach a scale of 500 people. The most prestigious experts will be hired as industrial consultants;

——In that year, 100 German teachers from various sciences were hired to teach in universities and universities in China, and the number of them increased year by year in the future, reaching 200 in five years. The most prestigious scholars were hired as scientific and technological consultants;

——Set a preparatory school for studying in Germany in the capital to train people studying in Germany, and the two sides of China and Germany jointly send personnel to screen;

——China sent 100 officers to study in German land, navy or military academies that year, and then it increased year by year, reaching 200 in five years;

——China sent 100 international students to study in Germany that year, and the number of students increased year by year, reaching 200 within five years;

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——The remuneration of German personnel hired above is based on their actual income in the previous year, and a 20% Far East allowance is issued; the expenses for Chinese personnel to be sent abroad will be settled by German personnel according to the tuition standards for their students, and their living expenses will be determined by the Chinese director of studying in Germany;

——All the aforementioned expenses will be paid by the Sino-German Friendship Fund in one piece. If there is a balance in that year, it will be rolled over to the next year. If there is a deficit, it will be filled by China based on the gap.

With a comprehensive cooperation attitude, Yinchang read the long terms in one breath, which scared the other party.

"This is a very grand and huge goal." The German Emperor obviously changed his tone, "I am very interested."

Interested? Only if you are not interested can you have ghosts. This means that the German forces will infiltrate China in terms of military, politics, science and technology, culture, education, etc. This is undoubtedly an extremely thick carrot for William II, who dreams of expanding German forces in the Far East. It is too much of an appetite for this great-loving person.

Yinchang took the opportunity to strike while the iron was hot: "According to the terms of the Xin Chou Treaty, Germany can receive a total of more than 90.07 million taels of silver in total, which is about 7 million marks per year at the current exchange rate. On the surface, this is a big number, but compared with the 1.1 billion marks of military expenditure of your country and 2.8 billion marks of fiscal revenue, it is just a pitiful number. Even without such a grand plan, it will not affect the overall situation of Germany. For such a small investment in exchange for such a grand achievement, anyone who is not biased will think it is an extremely cost-effective transaction.

As the United States was the first to refund the Boxer Indemnity and repeatedly reiterated its opening-door policy, China's pro-US forces have grown sharply, and Sino-US relations have heated up sharply. In recent period, the diplomatic relations between the two countries have first been elevated from ministers to ambassadors, and the contract for the United States to lend to the United States to build the Jin Ai Railway has also been officially signed. The negotiations of the U.S. bank group to join the Huguang Railway's large loan have also been supported and understood by the despise government. I think this can be regarded as the dividends of the United States' refund of Boxer Concessions, and there will be similar friendly dividends in the foreseeable next few years. His Majesty also mentioned the fact that the amount of Boxer Concessions received by Germany is much larger than the United States. According to the constraints of input and output, your country will receive greater returns.

The reason for the Boxer Indemnity is that of course the mistakes of the despise country, it is undeniable that this is a shame to the Chinese people. If Your Majesty can make a decision with the wisdom of a great politician, not only will the despise people feel a sense of intimacy, but the despise government's efforts in diplomatic decision-making will also have room for maneuver."

Everyone loves to listen to flattery. Yinchang's words "The wisdom of a great politician" made William II smile: "These are very reasonable, I can understand and sympathize with you. It's just that it is important. I need to discuss with the cabinet and study it before I can reply to you."

"Your Majesty, since Li Zhongtang's death, the pro-Russian French faction in China has been suppressed. At present, the civil servants led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are pro-British and American. Several of us, including the Ministry of Defense, are devoted to Germany. In such a sensitive period, which side can lead to diplomatic breakthroughs will likely determine China's future diplomatic direction. Once it is determined, as the emperor's younger brother and the Minister of the Imperial Guards' Training Office, no matter how much I am in love with Germany in my heart, I will have to keep in line with it politically. Although Lord Yinchang is His Majesty's old friend for many years, he can only obey this position." Zaitao interrupted, "China is in a critical period of great historical changes. Which European power can help China, not only this generation of Chinese, but even the next generation of Chinese will show friendship."

"Your Majesty, the transaction I just mentioned is only part of this negotiation plan. We have a comprehensive plan. I wonder if you are interested?" After the first round of bombing, Yinchang threw out the second big radish.

"Speaking!"

"I will first reveal my thoughts to Your Majesty. As the national defense construction of the country accelerates, the demand for arms will also increase accordingly. This year, it will need to import about 15 million marks of arms, including rifles, heavy machine guns, pistols, artillery, etc. In the future, this number will increase by an average annual rate of 20%. Secondly, the country will accelerate the pace of naval reconstruction, and then a minister of the Navy will come to inspect. The order amount of warships will be no less than 5 million marks per year, and will also increase by more than 20%. Personally, I wish every weapon was made in Germany, which is not only convenient, but also comfortable to use."

"Germany's weapons are the most sophisticated and advanced in the world." The German Emperor also took the opportunity to boast about his military-industrial enterprises.

"But any military procurement is subject to diplomatic relations and political needs. If Your Majesty refuses to make concessions on the Boxer Constitution, I cannot provide favorable evidence to convince the emperor of the country, and it is even more difficult to convince the group of pro-British and American people in the country's government." Yinchang then described the wonderful prospects of these transactions. "Your Majesty should have heard of the profits of arms, generally above 30%, and some types may not be limited. Even if China purchases with large orders, the profit level of Germany is above 25%. The sales volume of 20 million marks of your country can obtain at least 5 million marks of profits from it, and it also increases at a level of 20% every year."

Faced with this very attractive number, William II could no longer sit still, stood up and turned around several times, obviously considering how to answer. Looking at his thoughts, Yinchang and others smiled knowingly and threw out the third plan that made William II stunned: "The emperor of the despicable country is willing to issue 600 million mark bonds to the European financial market with his annual royal fee income of more than 60 million marks as a credit benchmark. In principle, we tend to form a joint venture of Deutsche Bank.

The bank group undertakes the contract and requires another 1% to be paid as the issuance fee of 10% per year, with an annual interest of 5%. Pay off the first 10 years in 30 years and only pays interest but not principal. The next 20 years will be paid. The bonds can be paid separately by your banking industry, and it can be issued publicly to the people of Germany, Britain, France, Russia, and the United States. However, we only recognize that the German side will be used as the payment currency in the future. We hope that the German government will endorse the bond and bear conditional joint and several liability."

"What conditions?" William II has completely entered the role of a businessman. Regardless of whether it succeeds or not, it is the most important thing to ask about the exchange conditions.

Yinchang smiled and said, "Business has always been mutual benefit. If the German government endorsed it, the country will have four returns, which will ensure that His Majesty will be satisfied."

——Further strengthen the special Sino-German relationship and enhance Germany's decision-making influence in the Far East and even Europe;

——The emperor will hire Germans as royal financial advisers;

——China promises to import at least 40 million marks of complete sets of equipment, industrial technology, shipping ships such as generators, large steelmaking furnaces, large chemical factories, etc. within five years. Based on the profit margin of at least 15% of industrial equipment, it is conservatively estimated that Germany's profits are more than 30 million marks;

——The German financial community will actually monopolize loans to China for the next 10 years.

"Great!" William II did not care about Pu Wei's surprise gaze, and hugged Yinchang and came with a big bear hug. "Tomorrow, no, I will call the cabinet tonight to discuss the feasibility of this package of transaction."

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