The Qing Dynasty

Chapter 290 Can We Be Friends?

Although their capital is also based on profit, it is still slightly better than that of other powers in comparison.

These two countries have one thing in common: although they are both latecomers, their industrialization levels are very high and are still developing rapidly. Therefore, they are eager to find markets for their own capital and technology, including commodity markets.

Another important point is that both Germany and the United States are very strong.

At this time, the GDP of the United States has far surpassed that of the old world power Britain to become the world's number one, and Germany has surpassed France to become the world's third after the United States and Britain, and is still catching up rapidly.

Teng Yuzhao is definitely not a person who worships foreign things. He is not like that now, and he was not like that in his previous life either. In fact, in his previous life, his mobile phone must be a Huawei fan.

But Teng Yuzao is not an angry young man either. In this era, it is completely unrealistic to rely on his own strength to quickly establish a relatively complete industrial infrastructure system, unless he has a golden finger that can turn stone into gold or has Ma Liang's magic pen.

Of course, Teng Yuzao will never sell out national interests or blindly cater to the American and German authorities and their capitalists. Sovereignty and interests are his bottom line that he must firmly defend.

Therefore, Teng Yuzao wanted to give Conger a face this time, so as to leave a good impression on the Americans. His flirting with the Germans also had the same purpose.

There were more than 6,000 American troops entering the city this time, approximately three regiments of troops. According to Teng Yuzhao's estimation, although the American military rank system was lower than that of the Europeans, there should be at least one colonel here, and as for lieutenant colonels and majors, there might be a dozen.

"I think President McKinley will never forget your generosity and friendship! I myself will not forget your generosity either, and I will do my best to work for peace in your country!"

Conger was so excited that he was almost incoherent and kept expressing his gratitude.

Teng Yuzhao made an exception and stretched out his hand to shake Kangge's hand.

"Mr. Conger, you should be from Iowa. I remember that your motto of Iowa is, 'Cherish freedom and defend rights'. I personally agree with this motto. I hope that you can do your best, Mr. Minister, not only to convey positive messages to your president, but also to try to influence the great powers."

Kang said excitedly, "Oh, my dear general, I will definitely do it. I admire your strong fighting power very much. I hope we can work together to defend our rights."

Kang Ge hesitated for a moment and said, "Also, I would like to ask, can I be your friend?"

Kanger's initiative to express his desire to befriend him was exactly what Teng Yuzhao wanted.

According to history, Conger served as the United States Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Qing Dynasty for six years in the late Qing Dynasty. He did not leave office until 1905. Having such a friendly American minister would be of great help to Teng Yuzhao.

Teng Yuzao held Kang's hand tightly, smiled happily and said, "Oh, of course we can be friends. This is exactly what I hope for."

Kangge excitedly broke free from Teng Yuzao's tightly grasped hand, opened his arms excitedly, hugged Teng Yuzao tightly, and said with a laugh, "Oh, Teng, my friend, I sincerely wish you good luck! Not only do I hope your military achievements will always be so outstanding, but I also hope you can soon lead this damn Qing Dynasty."

Kanger was speaking in English. Teng Yuzao was not worried about being overheard, so he smiled and said in English, "If your coalition forces still have such fighting power as before, I think your wish will come true soon."

The conversation between Kang Ge and Teng Yuzao just now was extremely treasonous to anyone who heard it. It was obviously inciting Teng Yuzao to rebel and wanted to rebel.

"Oh."

Conger shrugged and spread his hands.

"My friend, I think you should never underestimate your enemies. I think they will change, especially making some changes to your tactics and characteristics. This is only natural. Therefore, the key issue is that you yourself must become stronger and stronger." Kanger's statement was very pertinent and Teng Yuzao agreed very much.

If it weren't a matter of time, Teng Yuzao would have liked to have a detailed discussion with Kangge, especially to let Kangge analyze from his perspective what changes the coalition forces might take to deal with him.

Teng Yuzao nodded. "Thank you for your advice as a friend. We must have a good drink together when we have time. I really want to hear your pertinent analysis and suggestions."

"But I think you should hurry up and rescue your American officers. I think they are in extreme depression. In our words, they are living a miserable life."

"Your sudden appearance will immediately free them from this painful torment. Tell me, will these people regard you as their savior from now on?"

"You will win their friendship, become their good friend, and they may even regard you as their savior."

Hearing Teng Yuzao say that he would become a savior-like figure in the hearts of these rescued American officers, Kanger became even more excited and immediately nodded in agreement.

Teng Yuzao turned to Wei Jinghai and said, "Arrange someone to call Kangnian and inform him to hand over all the captured American officers above the rank of colonel to Minister Kangge, and then send someone to take Minister Kangge to Kangnian to pick them up."

Teng Yuzhao suddenly saw that on the street a few dozen meters away, not only were Ministers Dounale and others waiting there, looking over at them to check on the situation, but there were also several foreign women in Western-style dresses standing with Minister Dounale and others, looking towards him and Conger.

Teng Yuzao suddenly thought of a question and asked hurriedly, "Kangge, my friend, did your wife come with you to the Qing Dynasty?"

"Yes."

Kangge felt a little strange when he heard Teng Yuzao suddenly asking about his wife, but when he followed Teng Yuzao's gaze, he immediately understood why Teng Yuzao asked.

"The tall person on the far left is my wife Marina," Conger said, pointing to a tall middle-aged woman.

Teng Yuzao asked doubtfully, "Don't you envoys have carriages?"

“Originally, there was.”

Kanger winked at Teng Yuzao mischievously, "But they are gone now. You instigated the Boxers to start a fire that blocked the roads in the embassy area. We had no choice but to abandon the cars and lead the horses out of the ruins. As for the horses, they are now yours."

Kangge's words made Teng Yuzao laugh. Teng Yuzao had already understood that their horses had been confiscated.

Teng Yuzhao suddenly remembered that Kangge's belongings must have been much less.

Teng Yuzao said apologetically, "Oh, my friend, I'm sorry. I can give you a horse for your wife's sake, but I can only give you a Mongolian pack horse for your wife to travel. Otherwise, you will probably have to walk a long way..."

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