super god warlord

Hindenburg squinted at the blueprint of the submachine gun and said, "I've already seen it. That kind of firearm is completely useless. It's not very powerful, and the range is too short. When it enters the effective range, our soldiers may have already been shot." It's become a hornet's nest."

"Not necessarily. According to the military's calculations, with the advent of rapid-fire weapons, the army's most frequent combat distance is less than 200 meters. This kind of submachine gun that can be used by one person is just right for it." The voice of the Army Staff Headquarters Ludendorff, the first-class staff officer known as a genius military strategist, was the only school-level officer allowed to attend the imperial meeting.

"Continue talking." Little Mo Qi, who hadn't spoken for a long time, looked at this capable subordinate with a smile, encouraging him to continue introducing.

Encouraged by the chief of the general staff, Ludendorff sorted out his thoughts and said: "As far as I think, this weapon will be very suitable when the army is charging. Because it is difficult for a soldier who is running quickly to use a rifle accurately. Shoot the enemy. And when charging, they often shoot close to the enemy. It is very common that the distance between the two sides is less than [-] meters. At this time, if there is a rapid-fire weapon that can be carried by an individual soldier, it can suppress the enemy's firepower, which is very helpful for breaking through the defense line. Great benefit."

"Very well, Colonel Ludendorff's analysis is very reasonable, and I support his opinion." Little Maoqi opened his mouth to express his support, and Hindenburg naturally couldn't express his objection.

"Perhaps we should raise the standard a little bit in this negotiation, how about I continue to negotiate with them?" Foreign Minister Bigge asked aloud.

"In this way, it seems that the standard is set too high. Although General Zhao has become Hualan's actual prince, he has not yet had a clear identity. As his special envoys, these two people seem to be at the same level as Minister Big. Proportionate," said Reichs Chancellor Holweg.

"Perhaps we should make a friendly gesture. The cooperation between us will not stop there. As long as we cooperate happily, we will have more cooperation projects in the future." Crown Prince William obviously prefers to help his good friends.

"It's good for Minister Big to meet them. We must try our best to win conditions that are favorable to our country." William II finally made a decision.The talks between the two sides started again the next day, but this time the protagonist of the Teutonic side became the Teutonic Foreign Minister Birge, and Lieutenant General Scheer was an observer as a naval officer.

Lightman was surprised that the Teutonic state attached so much importance to the talks that they even sent a foreign minister.For a Teutonic like him, talking at the same table with ministers is more shocking than facing a lieutenant general.Letterman secretly wondered, who is his boss, who has such a high status in the Teutonic Kingdom.

"Hi, gentlemen, I'm Beagle, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Teutonic State." Bige introduced himself with a smile, and then he looked at Lakeman: "This Mr. Laitman should be from the Teutonic country, I don't know you Where is your hometown?"

"I'm from Bavaria, and now I'm working as an engineer in the steel factory of Governor Zhao Shouhong." Because he was too excited, Lakeman trembled a little when he spoke to such a state official.

Bigger chatted with Lakeman kindly, and first approached him to ease the tension of the other party.Then Bigger said to Chen Cairui: "The two blueprints that Mr. Chen brought me, I have consulted with experts, are indeed very valuable, but they are not enough to exchange for our country's armor steel and large-caliber artillery technology .”

"Really? Since you hired an expert, you must be aware of the importance of these two blueprints." Chen Cairui said calmly, "I'm also an engineer, and I know the value of these blueprints very well."

"Okay, let me just say it straight. We are willing to exchange these two drawings, but these alone are not enough. I hope you can show more sincerity, such as supplying us with nickel-chromium ore on a regular basis." Foreign Minister Bigger said.

"Our country's nickel-chromium deposits are not rich, and it is impossible to supply your country for a long time, but let me tell you a word when Governor Zhao comes." Chen Cairui smiled and said: "Our country's shipyards already have the equipment to build large warships. If your country is willing to send a small number of workers and engineers to supervise, our country is willing to build two battleships or battlecruisers for your country. At least [-] tons, the price is only charged."

Bigger and Scheer looked at each other in dismay, the arms race between the two navies was in full swing, and all the berths of the two major shipyards were occupied by warships.Because the Teutonic country started relatively late, it was always at a disadvantage in the fierce competition.

The Teutonic Kingdom has long wanted to speed up the progress of shipbuilding, but as large warships are getting bigger and bigger, the infrastructure of the shipyard is relatively backward, and there are not so many large slipways at all.Now the Hanxing Group Company actually said that they have the ability to help the Teutonic Kingdom build large ships, which is really an unexpected surprise.However, Hualan has never built a large-scale warship, and it is still difficult to determine its construction experience. In addition, it is also a problem to transport these large ships back.

As if seeing the other party's worries, Chen Cairui said: "You can rest assured about our country's construction capabilities. Your country can send some skilled workers and engineers as technical supervisors. The required artillery and armor will be built by your country and shipped to our country. Assemble again."

Chapter 466 Fort Specifications

"Okay, we are willing to send some personnel to Hualan to build a new class of battleships in your country. However, as compensation for the blueprints of the battleships provided by our country, you have to sell us one hundred tons of Chinese medicine at a fair price." Bigger rolled his eyes. Taking it into consideration, he was asking for a lot of money, but he didn't want Chen Cairui to not even pay back the price.

"No problem, but we want your country to use the technology of the blackhead torpedo in exchange." Chen Cairui agreed happily but didn't want to let it go.

The two sides exchanged views on the details. After consulting Wilhelm II, Bigger, as the representative of the German Empire, signed a secret memorandum with Chen Cairui, the representative of Hanxing Group.

After the signing of the memorandum, the Teutonic side quickly handed over the KC armor steel and blackhead torpedo technology to the Chinese side, and the other 14-inch artillery technology will be handed over after the arrival of Chinese medicines, and Chen Cairui also happily handed over the technology of the submachine gun and steam turbine to the Chinese side. Detailed drawings were exchanged.

This time, most of the tasks Zhao Shouhong gave him were completed, and the remaining tasks would take a long time.Time waits for no one. After signing the memorandum, Chen Cairui immediately embarked on a new journey.

At this time, Zhao Shouhong had secretly arrived in Guanghai City again. He came this time mainly to welcome Cheng Biguang, but he also had many other things to do.Just when Cheng Biguang decided to join the Dashu Navy, Zhao Shouhong was standing on the highest point of the Wusong Fort, looking at the blue sea and expressing emotion: "1840% of the area of ​​the Nilan Star is surrounded by the ocean, how big is this area?" It is a pity that Hualan has only focused on the land for thousands of years, and has been too contemptuous of the sea. As a result, since [-], the great powers have invaded from the sea many times, but we can only rely on such simple coastal defense batteries. Resisting the aggression of the great powers for the first time."

"Hasn't the principal started to vigorously develop the navy? I think this situation will change soon." Zhu Daizhen, who accompanied him, said with a smile.

Zhao Shouhong shook his head: "Since the Meiji Restoration, the Wa Kingdom has always put naval construction in the most important position. Now the Wa Kingdom has completed the eighth and eighth fleet concept of eight battleships and eight armored cruisers. At the same time, there are Hanoi fleets in its shipyard. The Fuso-class battleship is under construction. In addition, they ordered the King Kong battlecruiser according to the most advanced design in Saar, and improved it according to its drawings, and began to build a new generation of Fuso-class battleship."

Zhao Shouhong said earnestly: "The plan of the Japanese kingdom is not small. They have devoted all their efforts to building a navy over the years. It is really not something we can catch up with in a short time. I estimate that the Hualan Navy will not be able to completely suppress it for at least 20 years. Wa country, so we have to make long-term preparations, this coastal defense fort must be well built, and we must not slack off."

"Understood, principal, please rest assured that the construction of Wusong Fort, Pinghu Tianfei Palace Fort, Zhoushan Fort, and Ningbo Zhenhai Fort has started at the same time, and we are building according to the highest standards. At that time, the principal bought from the Teutonic Kingdom will be placed. The caliber fortress gun is guaranteed to be foolproof." Zhu Daizhen immediately introduced.

Looking at the busy figures around, Zhao Shouhong patted the cement base and said, "How thick are you going to build the cement fortress?"

The engineer on the side immediately said: "We have referred to the common practices of various countries and plan to build a concrete fortress with a thickness of [-] centimeters, which is enough to block the attacks of most warships."

Zhao Shouhong shook his head and said: "We can't follow the old rules, we have to look at the problem from the perspective of development. Now the Fusang-class battleships that the Japanese have begun to build will have a main gun with a caliber of 356mm. At a distance of 142 meters, the horizontal penetration will reach 5000 mm, and the vertical penetration at a distance of 559 meters will reach [-] mm. According to such data, the fortress I built is obviously too thin.”

Zhao Shouhong actually had such detailed data, which made everyone gasp, which is simply unbelievable.The engineer's face turned pale when he heard that, if the Japanese naval guns were really so powerful, the fort designed by himself would die miserably in the future.

Zhao Shouhong said: "Nowadays, the technological development of the navy is changing with each passing day, and the caliber of naval guns is getting larger and larger. Once our forts are built, they need to be used for a long time. Therefore, I plan to build forts according to the standard for defending 410mm artillery. The thickness of the reinforced concrete of the fort must be higher than 650 mm, and steel plates must be added inside the walls, and steel caps should be laid on the top. You don’t need to consider the cost, as long as the coastal defense is safe, no matter how much it costs, it will be worth it.”

"I will definitely redesign it and put it into construction as soon as possible." The engineer nodded.

Zhao Shouhong said: "That's good. You must be meticulous in building such fortifications. Everyone must do their duty, because your negligence for a while will cause unnecessary casualties in the future. I suggest that when you design the fort, you should increase the number of people who guard the fort." Infantry positions. This will prevent the Japanese from attacking the fort from around the back, which is their old routine."

"Yes." The engineer nodded repeatedly.

"If the principal doesn't come, we really don't know that there will be so many problems. It seems that our work will continue to be refined." Zhu Daizhen sighed.

Zhao Shouhong nodded: "The defense of Guanghai City is really important. This is not only our main seaport, but also a complex concession, as well as pressure from several directions such as Ningjiang Province and Jiangbei Province. That's why I sent you This strong general is placed here, don't let me down."

"I will try my best to do a good job, but the independent brigade under me is not strong enough, and most of the equipment is not in place, especially the lack of artillery." Zhu Daizhen couldn't help complaining.

"I will solve this matter as soon as possible. When the artillery factory in Pudong Industrial Zone is established, it will be much more convenient for us to manufacture artillery. At that time, I will give you artillery first." Zhao Shouhong encouraged.

"Thank you principal." Zhu Daizhen saluted happily.

Zhao Shouhong asked again: "Didn't Wang Boling start an experiment in Jiujiang? What are the results of his land reform?"

"Brigade Commander Wang has a lot to blame for this matter." Qin Zhongyi beside him said with a smile: "He carried out land reform and offended many local gentry, and these people went to Jiangzuo Provincial Governor Li Liejun to complain."

"I know about this. Li Liejun has sent letters of protest to our military government recently, saying that we are occupying Jiujiang in Jiangzuo Province and will not leave, which has seriously affected the development of their Jiangzuo Province." Zhao Shouhong laughed and said: "This Li Liejun, who has only been the governor for a few days, came to us to make irresponsible remarks. I really don’t know how to live or die. I think we’ll just keep silent for him and continue to work on land reform. Let Wang Boling make trouble for him, let him He has a headache."

Chapter 467

"Speaking of which, the land reform is not all a bad thing. Now that Wang Boling distributes the land to the poor, he has won the unanimous support of the people in Jiujiang. Now his orders are carried out smoothly, and the people support him very much. Wang Boling has formed three The security team is responsible for the security around Jiujiang, which is very effective." Zhu Daizhen explained: "Besides, Wang Bailing is not blindly suppressing wealthy households, he buys land at a fair price. He is extremely polite to those landlords who are businessmen I didn’t offend those people too much. Those who went to Li Liejun to sue were mostly local tyrants with bad records. They were severely suppressed by Wang Boling because of breaking the law, and those enlightened gentry still supported him.”

"Things in Jiangzuo Province are indeed not easy. This is not like Zhongchuan. A comrade-in-arms Baolu solved all the big households. And Qingyuan and other places in the Western Regions are sparsely populated, so there are no such problems at all." Qin Zhongyi nodded.

"Take your time, we can't change everything all at once. As long as we initially show this intention and gradually promote business and agriculture, I believe the fundamental problem will be solved soon." Zhao Shouhong said.

"Speaking of businessmen, the governor asked me to meet with the Sassoon family. Now that they have replied, I wonder when the governor will go?" Qin Zhongyi asked.

"So fast? Let's go there tomorrow." Zhao Shouhong smiled and waved.

The next morning, Zhao Shouhong took Qin Zhongyi and a few others to Sassoon Foreign Firm and met with Elias Sassoon, the manager of the Sassoon family.The Sassoon family is a Salar-born Jew. In 1832, David Sassoon founded the Sassoon firm in Zhaini Mumbai. Later, the eldest son Arabt Sassoon inherited his father's business, and most of the property was placed in Zhaini.

David Sassoon's second son, Elias Sassoon, started his own business. In 1872, he opened the new Sassoon firm in Mumbai.The new Sassoon foreign firm in Guanghai City was founded in 1877, and its address is at No. 5, Renji Road. This is where Zhao Shouhong is going.

The early Sassoon foreign firm sold the textiles from Saar and the opium from Zhaini to Hualan, and thus developed into a huge fortune.The new Sassoon company still continues to operate opium and textiles, but since the opium poppy incident last year, all opium poppies in the world can no longer produce opium, and their business has stopped.

In order to make up for the loss, Sin Sassoon Imported marijuana from Zaini and then exported it to Hualan to replace opium.But marijuana is more complicated to make and far less profitable than opium.And the Hualan people don't have a good opinion of marijuana, so his business is very difficult.In order to get rid of the predicament, Sassoon Matheson has recently set foot in arms and hardware, and began to develop towards the real estate industry.

Zhao Shouhong's visit this time, Xin Sassoon & Co., Ltd. was flattered.Elias Sassoon is even more aware that Zhao Shouhong is now the leader of Guanghai City. He not only controls the military and government of the entire Guanghai City, but also begins to test the underworld organizations such as the Green Gang.If Sassoon Matheson wants to survive in Guanghai City, it is necessary to have a good relationship with Zhao Shouhong.

For Zhao Shouhong's visit, Ilias had already started preparing. This morning he came to the foreign firm very early. After dressing himself up, he sat in the office and waited for him to come to the door, but he didn't drink until three glasses After tea, there was no news of Zhao Shouhong's visit.

"Send someone to check at the gate. Why hasn't Governor Zhao come?" Elias walked to the door and said to the staff outside.

A supervisor laughed and said, "Boss, you have already asked me seven or eight times. Didn't you say that Governor Zhao didn't come until nine o'clock? It's still 10 minutes away."