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Chapter 53 The First Diplomat of the Republic of China

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    Throughout the banquet, in addition to the host Zhu family being the focus, there was also a table that was as lively as it, which was rare among table seats.  Generally speaking, unless it is to heighten the atmosphere, few people will do anything to overshadow the guest, especially if the host is the powerful Minister of Internal Affairs.

    This person did it, even though he was passive.  He has a gentle appearance, a handsome face, a decent suit, and a gentleman's demeanor in every gesture. The key is that he is only in his twenties, which is when he is at the peak of his life.  Around him, there would be people toasting and chatting from time to time, and he would respond tactfully so that the visitors would leave happily.  Not only had Zhang Hanqing noticed it long ago, he also noticed that all the female relatives in the room, including several sisters from the Zhu family, were also frequently glancing over there.

    Zhang Hanqing followed Zhu Qiqian straight to the man's side. The bystanders took the initiative to make way for the host and guest to have a more open space to talk. Everyone knew that this scene would happen.  As soon as Zhu Qiqian moved, the man caught sight of him even though he was drinking. He quickly stood up and apologized, saying, "How dare you, Mr. Gui, come here in person? My nephew had long wanted to go over and offer a toast. Seeing that Mr. Gui was chatting with people, he didn't dare to make a mistake.  .¡±

    Not only is he handsome, but he is also tall, which dwarfs the underdeveloped Zhang Hanqing.

    Zhu Qiqian smiled and said: "Shaochuan, do we still need to be polite? I said that today's banquet is not only my daughter's birthday, but also a farewell to Shaochuan's trip to the United States. After all, you are also half of the people here.  Master."

    The man also smiled and said: "Uncle Nag is already uneasy after a meal, but he dares to overwhelm the guest and usurp the host. Will he still come to my uncle's house in the future?"

    The two of them had finished chatting, and Zhu Qiqian pointed to Zhang Hanqing behind him and said, "This is Xueliang, the son of Fengtian General Zhang Zuolin, whose nickname is Hanqing. Please get close to me." He then said to Zhang Hanqing, "Among the younger generation, I am the youngest.  Sichuan is one of the best among people, and at a young age, he became the minister to the United States¡ªI am afraid he is the youngest minister to a foreign country in the Republic of China, right?"

    Zhang Hanqing suddenly thought of someone and blurted out: "Gu Weijun?"

    Zhu Qiqian was slightly stunned and said: "That's not polite! You can also call Shaochuan by his first name?" However, although he was reprimanding him on the surface, he still said it with the attitude of an elder, and he was still very caring between the lines.

    The man smiled and said, "People are called by their names, so it doesn't hurt to call them directly." Then he calmed down and said, "Gu Weijun, whose courtesy name is Shaochuan."

    It¡¯s really him!  Not only was he the youngest foreign minister of the Republic of China, he was also the youngest foreign minister in the history of the United States!

    He had an extraordinary background. His father, Gu Qingchuan, was the first president of Bank of Communications in the late Qing Dynasty; his father-in-law was Tang Shaoyi, the former Prime Minister of the State Council.  He rose to prominence in handling the Twenty-One Negotiations with Japan. Yuan Shikai had a keen eye for people, and his background in the United States allowed him to serve as the Beiyang Government's Minister to Mexico, the United States, Cuba, and the United Kingdom starting this year. A few years later, he served as the Minister-General of Foreign Affairs.  , Chief of Finance, Acting Prime Minister, and President. After World War II, he served as China's Chief Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador to the United States, and Vice President of the International Court of Justice at The Hague.

    He is known as the "first diplomat of the Republic of China" and one of the most outstanding diplomats in modern Chinese history.  Even ** said: "I admire Mr. Gu Weijun's diplomatic talent and conduct."

    He personally participated in the negotiation of many historic treaties between China and the great powers in modern times, such as the Paris Peace Conference, the Sino-Japanese Shandong Issue Negotiations, the Sino-Soviet Agreement, the comparison with the British Concession Negotiations, and drafted and represented China on the United Nations Charter.  Signatures, etc., have made great contributions to the Chinese nation in diplomacy.  If we talk about diplomatic achievements alone, they are comparable to Zhou Enlai. Even Zhou Dou regretted that: "The reason why Gu Weijun failed to deserve the name of China's first diplomat was completely created by the times, but the first diplomat of the Republic of China was famous.  Really return."

    Of course, at this time, he had no subsequent achievements, but the title of the youngest minister abroad was enough to make others envious.  This good reputation is really earned by my own hard work.  In addition, his handsomeness is also one of the reasons why he is popular in the social world. He is one of the three most beautiful men in the capital, and Zhang Hanqing is not allowed to be "beautiful".

    At this time, he was high-spirited and ambitious, and when he wanted to show off his talents, of course he looked down at the immature Zhang Hanqing with a tolerant heart.

    Zhang Hanqing quickly recovered from his initial surprise. He took the initiative to toast and said: "Brother Gu is a young talent, and I know your name like a thunderbolt. A weak country has no diplomacy, but you did a great job in the Sino-Japanese negotiations."  There is something Li Hongzhang can¡¯t do, so for this I borrow flowers to offer to Buddha and give you a toast.¡±

    ¡°Gu Weijun¡¯s role in the Twenty-One Negotiations is rarely known to the world.  It was he who cleverly revealed the news to his American friends, thereby gaining the "attention" of the United States, thus putting pressure on the Japanese government from the side and avoiding Japan's attempt to fully control China.  This point,Industrial systems and technologies, machinery, shipbuilding, electronics, electricity, metallurgy, automobiles, water conservancy, steelthese are all urgently needed for the development of Northeast China.  In addition, the current situation of the United States with fewer people and more land is generally similar to that of the Northeast. Their farm construction can also serve as a reference for the development of the Northeast.

    ¡°With these projects, it will cost us a lot to catch up, and Americans also want to have greater influence in China.  If there is a breakthrough in cooperation between the two sides in these areas, it will be quite beneficial to our own development and the interests of the United States in China.  Moreover, these are purely non-governmental economic transactions, and the Japanese cannot interfere.  "(Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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