New Warlords 1909

Du Yuesheng nodded.After reading the piece of paper, I set fire to it very energetically and burned it.He took out another envelope from his pocket, stood up and handed it to Guo Tong respectfully, looked at Hua Fei and said, "Mr. Hua, this is the anonymous account certificate and password seal stored in the Pacific Bank. It has a total of 300 million silver dollars. It is Yue Sheng's return." Thank you for your kindness, sir, please don't dislike it!"

Is it to send money again?It seems that today's fortune is good!Hua Fei became more and more satisfied with Du Yuesheng. In his memory, he is a person who is good at collecting money and spreading it.In dealing with the relationship with all classes, he is even more skillful and brilliant.He had just occupied most of the Qing Gang's territory, his power was not yet stable, and his financial resources were not yet rich. He paid 300 million silver dollars when he made a move, which can also be seen that Du Yuesheng is a bold person.

"I won't accept this gift in vain!" Hua Fei was not polite to him, "I know you still have a lot of difficulties. If you need anything, just ask!"

Du Yuesheng said happily, "To tell you the truth, the State Council recently banned the trafficking of firearms by local governments. Although Shanghai is an open city, it is becoming more and more difficult to buy firearms. So Yuesheng wants to buy some short guns and bullets from Mr. Of course, it would be even better if we could have a few long guns!"

"It's easy to handle. When I go back, I will order someone to send you [-] short guns, [-] long guns and enough bullets. These are all for you, as a gift to congratulate you on being the leader of the Green Gang .If you still need it in the future, just send me a telegram!"

73 Heavy Industry Program

Since the opening of the Wing Loong aircraft factory, Feng Ru and his assistants have devoted all their energy to the manufacture of the first aircraft.Even when Hua Fei left Shanghai, he didn't bother to see him off.But before Hua Fei left, he still talked to Hua Fei half the night.Now that his dream has finally begun to come true, Feng Ru, who is in his thirties, has exploded with incomparable enthusiasm and drive.However, one reality is that the current industrial reality in China has determined that, whether it is an engine factory or an aircraft factory, many parts need to be imported from abroad.Even the gasoline burned by planes has to be imported.

Speaking of this, both of them couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.Hua Fei knew very well that if he could not master the important core industrial chemical technology, once there was a head-on conflict with foreigners, facing the arms embargo and shipping blockade, the blow to Hua Fei would be fatal.

That is to say, if foreigners block important spare parts related to aircraft engines, or even block the import of gasoline, then the Wing Loong Aircraft Manufacturing Factory and the Diamond Engine Factory will become useless decorations.The manufactured aircraft is just a realistic model that stays on the ground.

A sense of urgency is on Hua Fei's shoulders. Land and money can be won with guns, but technology and talents cannot be built overnight!

Without notifying anyone, Hua Fei took the poisonous man and the first regiment of the new army on a naval warship and headed straight to Wuhu without making a sound.Along with the fleet, there are more than 1000 passionate young people from Nanyang.On the Yangtze River, on the Flying Eagle, Hua Fei was trembling with excitement, holding the resumes of a group of Nanyang youths in his hands.It really didn't take much effort to find a place to get there, and he was still worrying about talents, but Hua Fei suddenly discovered that a huge treasure trove of talents was actually beside him.

Many of these Nanyang youths run businesses at home, and some of them run factories at home.Most people studied in Chinese-language schools when they were young, and when they grow up, they are generally exposed to Western industrial civilization and technology.Many of them are graduates of well-known foreign universities.This is a ready-made talent pool, as long as the funds are sufficient.After the machinery and equipment are in place, and then get some technical guidance and assistance, Hua Fei believes that he will be able to establish all the relevant basic heavy industries during the holidays.

"Guo Tong, hurry up, call Zhang Nanxun and Guo Nianxiang to the boat, I have something to ask them." Hua Fei shouted excitedly.He needs to be sure.Among these 1000 people, how many people are willing to abandon the army and join the labor force?In fact, even if only one tenth of them are available, it is great news for Hua Fei.

Zhang Nanxun and Guo Nianxiang were on the merchant ship behind, greedily admiring the scenery on both sides of the river with a group of Nanyang youths.In their eyes, everything feels so different.Although never been here, not even born here.But looking at the soil and wood in front of him, every sand and stone.That kind of intimacy arises spontaneously and fills my heart.

"Zhang Nanxun, Guo Nianxiang, are you there? Commander Hua is here!"

Um?Commander Hua summoned them at this time?Is there something wrong?Amidst everyone's discussions and curiosity, the two also boarded the destroyer Flying Eagle full of wonder.

Hear footsteps outside.Hua Fei walked out of the cabin impatiently, holding a stack of documents in his left hand.But his right hand grabbed Zhang Nanxun's arm, and said excitedly, "Come on, come on, Nanxun, let me ask you, your resume said. Did you major in iron and steel smelting?"

"Yes. But I haven't graduated yet. I was called back to Southeast Asia by my family. Let me take over part of the business at home. Engage in business!" Zhang Nanxun was a little strange.I don't understand why Commander Hua suddenly called them here.Is it just to talk about this matter.

"Okay. That's great." Hua Fei almost gave Zhang Nanxun a firm hug.He looked at Guo Nianxiang and asked. "Nostalgia. Are you a graduate of MIT's Department of Physical Chemistry?"

"Yes!" Zhao Nianxiang nodded simply.

Hua Fei clapped his hands vigorously.Soothe your emotions.Seriously looked at the two said. "I think. You shouldn't join the army. It's a waste of your talents!"

As soon as Hua Fei said this.Zhang Nanxun immediately became anxious.He turned around in a hurry. "Hua...Mr. Hua. You promised us...you...you can't go back on your word!"

"Don't worry!" Hua Fei patted Zhang Nanxun's shoulder with a smile and said in harmony. "Let me ask you. Why did you study iron and steel smelting?"

Although Zhang Nanxun didn't understand what Hua Fei meant, he still thought about it seriously and replied, "Actually, I follow my own hobbies, but after studying, I realized that in the future development of the world, steel Smelting will be extremely important to a country’s industry, especially the basic heavy industry! I don’t know what I will do, but I always feel that I can’t go wrong with this major.”

"Yes!" Hua Fei praised, and continued, "If we compare a country's industry to a human body, then steel is the bones that make up this human body. Without steel, all industrialization is like a human body without bones. It cannot stand up. Whether it is the guns and bullets we use, or aircraft and warships, including all machinery manufacturing and industrial foundations, they cannot do without steel.”

"In addition to bones, we also need blood! What is industrial blood? It is oil, it is the petrochemical industry! We need not only blood, but also food, muscles, and energy. What are they? They are Coal, cement, electricity, machinery manufacturing...."

Hua Fei couldn't help himself. Although he didn't know much about industrial technology, he at least understood the basics.Galaxy Investment Company has invested in many factories in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, all of which are light industries that mainly process agricultural products.Such as food, clothing, textile, dyeing, tobacco, paper, matches, silk reeling and other industries.Even if there are a small number of ironmaking, mining, and mechanical processing industries, they are all simple and low-tech workshop operations, far from being heavy industries.

However, the comprehensive national strength of a country is precisely reflected in the development scale and technical level of heavy industry.

"Everyone who travels thousands of miles back to the motherland is just like me. I hope that one day, our Chinese nation can rise again. I hope that our ancient country can restore the revival of the Han and Tang Dynasties in the past. We don't want people to call us the sick man of East Asia again. We don't want to see foreigners show off their power on our land and enjoy super-national treatment!"

Hua Fei became more and more excited as he spoke.Not only did he explain in detail the importance of developing heavy industry to him, it is also imminent to the whole country!He no longer seemed to be persuading the two of them, he seemed to be giving a passionate speech.

"I can understand your feelings about joining the army, but we join the army to defend the interests of the country and the dignity of the Chinese people with force! But if we don't have a strong industrial base, all of this will be like a dream. After all, we will be vulnerable!"

"You are all talents, and you are all talents that the country urgently needs. Apply the knowledge and skills you have learned to industry, and your contribution to the country and national rejuvenation is absolutely a hundred times, a thousand times more than killing people on the battlefield. An enemy."

"I, Hua Fei, have never begged anyone, but today, for the sake of our heavy industry and the future of the nation, I beg you two to help me persuade more people to abandon the military and join the industry, and fully develop our own land Heavy Industry!"

Not only Hua Fei fell into this emotion.Zhang Nanxun and Zhao Nianxiang had long been infected by Hua Fei's words.Although Zhao Nianxiang hadn't fully digested Hua Fei's ideas, he admired Hua Fei's words very much.oil.It is the blood of industry.In this era when the development of internal combustion engines has just started, it is not easy for people to see this future trend.As a student of physical chemistry, he is very clear that with the rapid development of internal combustion engines, one day, internal combustion engines will replace all steam engines.And oil.It will also replace coal.Become one of the most important energy sources in industrial society.

But Hua Fei can do it at this time.Prepare to plan for the distant future.Only a person with such a vision can become the leader of the world!Zhao Nianxiang was very excited.But the expression still seemed very calm.

"Commander Hua, I am willing to make all my efforts for Commander Hua's heavy industry plan, but I still want to join the army!" Zhang Nanxun thought for a long time before he raised his head and said firmly, "I will tell myself when I come out of home. If I don't Wearing a military uniform like Commander Hua, let me die in the sea and never go home again!"

"I want to join the army too!" Although Zhao Nianxiang's words were brief, his tone was not weaker than that of Zhang Nanxun.

"Haha!" Hua Fei laughed happily. As long as they are willing to help build their own heavy industry, joining the army is not a problem.No problem, you can have military uniforms and guns. In addition to enjoying all the treatment of the new army, you can also enjoy special officer treatment. "

"Okay, since we can join the army, we will do whatever the commander asks us to do. This is obeying orders, so we don't need the commander to ask for anything!" Zhang Nanxun was happy when he saw that his wish could finally be fulfilled. laughed out loud.In fact, he had already been moved by Hua Fei's words, how could he not understand the importance of heavy industry to a country!

Back on the merchant ship, all the Nanyang youths quickly surrounded Zhang Nanxun and the two of them, and asked the commander Hua why he called them away.

"Brothers!" Zhang Nanxun stood on the roof of the cabin, waved his hand and looked at the hundreds of companions on the deck, and said happily, "I want to tell everyone a piece of good news, Commander Hua's troops have recruited me and Nianxiang! We are already soldiers under the command of Commander Hua."

As soon as Zhang Nanxun said these words, there was an uproar immediately.Didn't you say you still have to take the test?Didn't it mean that there are strict procedures and physical fitness tests?Didn't it mean that you have to go through recruit training before you can decide whether to join the new army or the defense army?

Facing the voices of questioning from everyone, Zhang Nanxun was not in a hurry, waved his hand again, and continued to speak loudly after the voices quieted down, "The team that Nian Xiang and I joined is neither the new revolutionary army of Commander Hua nor the new army of the army. It's not the guard army, but the current industrial corps. We don't need to pass the physical fitness test, and we don't need to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy with guns! The order given to us by the commander of the Chinese army is to build and develop our own heavy industry with all our strength."

"Commander Hua said that a strong army must first strengthen the country, and a strong country must first develop its own comprehensive heavy industry system. Without these, we will never be strong. Without these, we will always be the sick man of East Asia, and we will never be able to compete with foreigners. !"

"Commander Hua said that our mission is more important than winning ten or even a hundred battles! If we don't build our own advanced heavy industry system, all talk about strength and revival will be empty !"

"I, Zhang Nanxun, as a sacred soldier under Commander Hua, resolutely obey the commander's orders and devote myself to my mission. All brothers stand up with me. If you are willing to join the Industrial Corps, you can apply to me. If you don't want to If so, go to the new army assessment of Commander Hua! But if you are eliminated, our industrial corps welcomes you at any time!"

74 The Compromise of the Squires in Southern Anhui

As soon as the news of the Industrial Corps spread, many Nanyang youths fell into discussions and choices.It is convenient to join the Industrial Corps, and it can also show off what you have learned.But which young man does not have boiling blood in his heart, and who is not willing to go to the battlefield and fight bloody with the enemy.They have never seen the cruelty of war, and in their imagination, war is a stage for heroes to be aspired to.

Although they heard how strict the assessment of the new army by the commander of the Hua army is, under normal circumstances, it is almost impossible for recruits to be incorporated into the new revolutionary army.There are two ways to join the main force of the New Army. One is to enter the Defense Army, accumulate military exploits, or have excellent training results, and can be selected and incorporated into the New Revolutionary Army.The second is to be admitted to the Jagged Military Academy. After a systematic military academy study and training, most of them can be incorporated into the new army after graduation and serve as officers at all levels.

After comprehensive consideration, someone decided to join the Industrial Corps to show what he had learned and make his own contribution to the heavy industry plan of Commander Hua.There are also some people who just don't believe in that evil, and insist on taking part in the entry assessment of the new revolutionary army, which is a little bit less than Huang He's undying enthusiasm.

Back in Wuhu, Hua Fei quickly telegraphed Hefei, asking Hua Er to bring some talents who understand industrial construction to Wuhu.At the same time, according to the current situation, the territory under his sphere of influence was redistributed.The Second Regiment of the Defense Army was stationed in Hefei, and the Third Regiment of Li Qianyu's New Army was stationed at the Sanhe Barracks.All other military forces were transferred to the Yangtze River area.Among them, one regiment was stationed in Dangtu County of Taiping Prefecture, one regiment was stationed in Hezhou, one regiment was stationed in Wuwei Prefecture, the second regiment was stationed in Tongling, and one regiment was stationed in Guichi.The remaining main forces of the Second Regiment's Revolutionary New Army and the Second Regiment's Defense Army were all stationed in Wuhu, an important town on the Yangtze River.

Through the overall deployment of the army this time, Hua Fei almost deployed more than half of his military forces to the Yangtze River area, thus forming a deterrent to the armed forces of the rural protection regiment of the landlord forces in southern Anhui, and even involving the armed forces of the Revolutionary Party in Anqing.

For several cities along the Yangtze River, as long as any place is alerted.Hua Fei was able to quickly transfer Wuhu's main force to reinforcements through naval warships and civilian transport ships.If Hefei alerts.He can also enter Chaohu Lake along the Yuxi River through the waterway, so as to achieve the tactical purpose of high-speed and quick maneuvering.

After completing these arrangements, Hua Fei summoned Cao Yuan, Mo Haiyu, He Bo, Zhang Nanxun, Zhao Nianxiang and others.Quickly formulate a comprehensive heavy industry construction plan.

On the map, iron ore has been discovered near Ma'anshan in Dangtu, so there is no doubt that the steel plant was built here.The Tongling area is rich in copper mines, mining and smelting can be added to the construction schedule.In addition, Wuhu, Anqing, Chaohu and other places are rich in limestone, which are good locations for building cement plants.As for coal.Oil and other important energy minerals can only be put on hold temporarily because there are almost no such resources on the limited land.

In addition, in order to speed up the pace of industrial construction and attract more supporting factories and other capital injections, transportation construction should not be delayed.Coal resource.For a long time, it has been one of the main energy sources.And northern Anhui is Huainan and Huaibei.There are a lot of coal resources.

Plan ahead, so Hua Fei still needs to plan to build a railway leading to northern Anhui.On Huafei's preliminary straw paper, there are Hefei, Chaohu, Ma'anshan, Wuhu, and Tongling.The triangular railway that connects all of Anqing.Has been listed as an important project.

The significance of building railways is not only to speed up the allocation and transportation of resources between regions.Speed ​​up the logistics of industrial products.At the same time, it can also allow Huafeidi's army to form a faster mobilization in this area.Its strategic significance is self-evident.

Don't look at these simple strokes.Wherein the funds consumed.By Zhang Nanxun.Zhao Nianxiang and others made a preliminary estimate.Hua Fei was so frightened that he dared not speak for a long time.The total expenditure for the construction cost of the railway alone.Just over 1000 million yuan.This is still an insurance estimate.And steel mills.It is not as simple as three words.I want to refine a furnace of steel.There must be many supporting factories such as mines, ironworks, steelworks, rolling mills, coking plants, and so on.

As for the arms that must be developed after the formation of the basic heavy industry.mechanical.car.Ships and many other manufacturing industries.It made Hua Fei dare not even think about it.The reality before his eyes is.one.Not enough money.two.The stall is too big.Understaffed.