Zhao Shouhong raised his eyes and looked into the distance. At the end of the runway, seven or eight biplanes were parked. Judging from their posture, they were obviously Gallic models.At such a tense juncture in the war, Yuan Wei was able to purchase aircraft from the Gaul State, which shows that he has deep connections within the Gaul State government.

"President, we are all ready." Qin Guoyong saw the carriage arriving and hurried forward to report.

"Hehe, that's good. Today I want to check the progress of the past few months, but I brought a professional to help me judge." Yuan Kai pulled Zhao Shouhong over and said: "This But General Zhao Shouhong, Deputy Minister of the Army, his Shu army already has aircraft troops, so don't show your cowardice today."

Qin Guoyong looked Zhao Shouhong up and down curiously, then cupped his hands and said, "So it's General Zhao, I'm sorry."

Zhao Shouhong smiled and shook his head: "Principal Qin is too polite, I only know a little bit, and I need your advice."

Yuan Kai and others quickly followed Qin Guoyong to the viewing platform under the tower, where the instructors and students of the aviation school were neatly lined up.Yuan Kai gave an impassioned speech to these people before Qin Guoyong announced the start of the flight.

Yuan Kai took Zhao Shouhong and others to the viewing platform, where Qin Guoyong had prepared binoculars, and everyone could easily watch the flight show.Soon one student after another began to board the plane, and several ground crews turned the propellers to ignite the engine.

After a puff of black smoke came out, the students steered the plane and soon came to the end of the runway.Gradually accelerating towards the plane, its wheels gradually left the ground, and the plane quickly rose into the air smoothly.After making a circle in the air, the plane lowered its altitude again and soon landed on the ground.Although the movements are a bit rusty and the landing is bumpy, it is already very good for the first solo flight.

This time it was Yuan Kai who was watching the ceremony. Naturally, it was impossible to let all the students fly one by one. The instructors just found six outstanding students and conducted a flight similar to a performance.It seemed to be a little boring, and the chief flight instructor Pan Shizhong was the last to board the plane, and he wanted to give a decent performance.

The plane quickly slid across the runway and gradually rose into the sky.Pan Shizhong's technique is obviously very proficient. He first hovered and rose to a height of nearly 1000 meters, and then there were two rolls and small-radius S-turns followed by a back roll.Seeing such a wonderful performance, bursts of applause came from the stands, and Yuan Kai nodded in satisfaction.

"What did General Zhao see?" Qin Guoyong asked with a smile.

Zhao Shouhong nodded: "The flying skills are good, the instructors are highly skilled, and the teaching is also very hard." Zhao Shouhong said a little casually, because such a technology is really a bit childish for the Yazhou Aviation School, which has already been on the right track.

Qin Guoyong frowned slightly, as if he could see that Zhao Shouhong was wrong. He turned his head and asked, "I don't know what General Zhao thinks about the plane we bought from the Gauls?"

"Gau Delong's land type is still barely usable." Zhao Shouhong told the truth, because this type of aircraft is indeed much inferior to the J-[-] fighter jets currently equipped by the Air Force.However, these somewhat backward aircraft have good stability and are very suitable as trainer aircraft.

Unexpectedly, Qin Guoyong misunderstood Zhao Shouhong's sarcasm, and asked with some displeasure: "It seems that General Zhao knows this aircraft very well?"

Zhao Shouhong didn't notice Qin Guoyong's face, he was still watching Pan Shizhong's flying performance intently.Hearing Qin Guoyong's question, he just answered casually: "The pilot is [-] meters long, with a wingspan of [-] meters, a self-weight of [-] kilograms, a maximum take-off weight of [-] kilograms, a maximum ceiling of [-] meters, and a maximum speed of [-] kilometers per hour. , with an [-]-horsepower Graham engine."

Qin Guoyong gasped when he heard that, he didn't expect Zhao Shouhong to be so familiar with the parameters of the aircraft. "General Zhao is so familiar with aircraft, I really admire it." Qin Guoyong said.

Yuan Kai laughed: "As expected of a famous general, Shou Hong actually knows such a new type of weapon. What do you think of this plane? Will it be usable if he joins the army?"

"It's not bad, but this kind of aircraft can be used as a trainer, and it's not good enough to enter the air force." Zhao Shouhong said.

"General Zhao seems to understand the performance of today's aircraft?" Pan Shizhong walked over after landing.After meeting Yuan Kai, he looked at Zhao Shouhong who was talking with Qin Guoyong.

"Nowadays, the speed of the aircraft in the European war generally exceeds 150 kilometers per hour, and the engine exceeds [-] horsepower. It is much better than the Godelong aircraft. In fact, the aircraft used by the aviation school is already an outdated product of Gaul. However, the combat effectiveness of these products Although it is worse, it is perfect for teaching." Seeing that Qin Guoyong and others seemed to be suspected of being provocative, they were obviously trying to overwhelm Yazhou Aviation School, so Zhao Shouhong's words were a bit serious.

Qin Guoyong frowned slightly: "Could it be that the aircraft performance of the Shu army is better than ours?"

"It should be on the same level as the best fighter jets in the Western Continent, or even higher." Zhao Shouhong said very calmly.He knew that Yuan Wei also had the intention of showing his strength when he came here today, and he cannot be compared.Being able to suppress the Northern Territory Army in terms of equipment and military strength will help the Shu Army maintain its detached position, and Yuan Wei dare not have any unreasonable thoughts.

Chapter 596 Flying Show

Zhao Shouhong's words once again stunned everyone. They never thought that Hualan's self-produced aircraft could be compared with the powerful countries in the Western Continent. This is simply impossible in Hualan at this time.Seeing everyone's astonished eyes, Zhao Shouhong smiled and said, "How about this? Because I like flying, I also studied at the Yazhou Aviation School for a few days. Today, I can borrow the plane of the Aviation School and fly around, okay?"

Zhao Shouhong's words made several people look at each other in blank dismay. They didn't expect Zhao Shouhong to be able to fly.Pan Shizhong and Qin Guoyong were obviously not convinced, so they naturally expressed their support.Yuan Kai also wanted to see what skills Zhao Shouhong had, and nodded in agreement.

Zhao Shouhong took the goggles and flight cap sent by Qin Guoyong, and quickly climbed onto the plane.Although Zhao Shouhong has never flown a Goldron plane, he has seen a lot.When he was training in the army, he even piloted a super-fast space shuttle.Later, because of his hobbies, he flew all types of aircraft produced by Fengru Aircraft Factory.With such a wealth of flying experience, he has no difficulty in operating the simpler Godelong aircraft.

After fiddling a few times, Zhao Shouhong signaled the ground crew to turn the propeller and start the engine.Black smoke burst out from the exhaust pipe, and the ground crew quickly evacuated the scene.Zhao Shouhong held the joystick with one hand and carefully aimed the nose of the aircraft at the runway.Then he fully opened the damper and pushed the throttle to the maximum. The plane trembled slightly and went faster and faster on the runway.

The lift of the biplane is greater, and the Godelong aircraft raised its nose steadily after only using a runway of more than 300 meters.Zhao Shouhong knew that today's aircraft lacked power and the strength of the body was too low to bear the action of raising the nose directly to climb higher, so he let the aircraft slowly rise in a circle like other pilots.

He raised the plane to an altitude of 500 meters, and the air here is already relatively cold, especially in the open cockpit.Zhao Shouhong pulled down the goggles to his eyes, then pushed the joystick, and dived towards the ground.The plane rushed towards the ground at an angle of 45 degrees. During the dive, Zhao Shouhong pressed the joystick to the right, and the plane immediately rolled during the dive.Such flight maneuvers are very dangerous, and it is easy to enter a spin state.Once an ordinary pilot enters a spin, the plane will probably crash. Even an expert like Pan Shizhong dare not say that he can recover every time.

Seeing Zhao Shouhong make such a crazy maneuver, Pan Shizhong and all the flight instructors stood up in shock.Seeing the shocked faces of the flight instructors, Yuan Kai couldn't help asking curiously: "What? Is Shou Hong flying well?"

"Okay, of course." Pan Shizhong nodded mechanically: "No more than ten people in the world dare to fly this movement."

"Really?" Yuan Wei was also a little surprised.But Zhao Shouhong's flying show is not over yet, and the dive and roll are just an appetizer.Then Zhao Shouhong's ultra-low altitude forward roll, six consecutive rolls and other actions almost used the performance of the Goldron aircraft to the limit.If he hadn't heard the creaking and overwhelmed sound from the fuselage of the plane, Zhao Shouhong was afraid that the plane would disintegrate in the air, and his movements would have been even greater.

Zhao Shouhong flew happily, until the fuel gauge showed that he was about to run out of fuel, and he reluctantly returned to the ground.When the plane landed, there was a beautiful three-wheel landing at the same time. The plane didn't even feel a little bumpy, just like being placed on the ground.

When Zhao Shouhong jumped off the plane, instructors and students from Nanyuan Aviation School surrounded him. They already regarded Zhao Shouhong as a god-like figure.

Yuan Kai didn't know that Zhao Shouhong's flight shocked the entire Nanyuan Aviation School and left them with a more authoritative impression of Yazhou Aviation School.Later, many of the students in this class went to Yazhou Aviation School to continue their studies, and finally joined the Shu Army, which was unexpected by Yuan Kai.

But now what Yuan Kai really cares about is not the air force, he wants to know Zhao Shouhong's political orientation.After trying hard on the instructors and students of the aviation school, Yuan Wei and Zhao Shouhong got into the carriage again.

There were only Yuan Wei and Zhao Shouhong in the carriage, which allowed them to discuss some confidential issues.Yuan Kui asked again: "I don't know what kind of political system Shou Hong thinks Hualan should adopt, which is really suitable for the national conditions?"

"Looking at the countries in the Western Continent, democratic politics has won the hearts of the people. The more the country develops, the stronger the people's desire to participate in and discuss state affairs. The so-called people's will cannot be violated, so the democratic system is imperative." Zhao Shouhong's words made Yuan Wei His face was getting darker and darker, and he already had some bad thoughts in his heart.

Naturally, Zhao Shouhong didn't want to make Yuan Wei unhappy, so he suddenly changed his subject when he said this: "But there are also two types of democratic systems. According to the folk thought that Hualan is more likely to accept the imperial system, I think the constitutional monarchy is more suitable for the national conditions. "

Hearing what Zhao Shouhong said later, Yuan Kai's complexion immediately changed from cloudy to clear, and he tried again: "According to Shouhong's opinion, Pu Yi should be put back on the throne?"

"Of course not. The first requirement of the so-called constitutional monarchy is that the monarch must belong to the main ethnic group. With the ethnic composition of Hualan, the Houjin people only account for a small part of the country, and it is difficult to be called the main ethnic group. Therefore, if you want to Lan established a constitutional monarchy, and the monarch must be a member of the Hualan tribe." Zhao Shouhong's words reached Yuan Kai's heart.

Yuan Kai immediately complained: "According to what Shouhong said, I should follow the public opinion and succeed the emperor?"

"It should be so, wait until after the great president takes the throne, and then implement the constitutional matter." Zhao Shouhong said his answer at this time.

"I wonder if Shou Hong is willing to help me?" Yuan Kai asked.Yuan Kai looked at Zhao Shouhong with hope, but the other party said nothing.

"Could it be that Shou Hong disagrees?" Yuan Kai asked rhetorically.

Zhao Shouhong shook his head and said, "I'm afraid I'm a soft-spoken person, even if I am willing to help the President, I may not be able to see results."

"It's hard to say. After I ascend the throne, I will immediately seal Shouhong as Prince Wu Yi." Yuan Wei waved his hand and promised an empty favor.Yuan Kui is not stupid, he must give Zhao Shouhong practical benefits before ascending the throne, otherwise why would he support you.

Zhao Shouhong secretly sneered in his heart, but his expression was full of wry smile: "The President must never accept any official position in the new dynasty."

"Why?" Yuan Wei asked in surprise.

Zhao Shouhong said: "All support is divided into domestic aid and foreign aid. For such a major event, both types of support are indispensable. Now the Beihua City government is full of talents, and there is no shortage of domestic aid. What the president lacks is only foreign aid. .”

Chapter 597 Benefit Exchange

What Zhao Shouhong said made sense, and Yuan Kai nodded again and again. "Although I'm quite close to the President, I don't belong to the Northern Territory family after all. Therefore, if I come to do this foreign aid and support the President's enthronement from the local area, I will definitely be able to reap the brilliance of each other."

"That makes sense." Yuan Kai seemed excited.

"It's just that I'm in the center now. Although it's not a core official position in the Northern Territory Department, I don't have a local position after all, so it's difficult to take advantage of the local situation." Zhao Shouhong said.

Only then did Yuan Kai understand that Zhao Shouhong meant that he was willing to support him, but he needed actual conditions in exchange.Yuan Kai's mind calmed down instantly, and he said in a deep voice, "In this case, what kind of position does Shou Hong think is enough?"

Zhao Shouhong said with a smile: "Now the provinces of Northern Xinjiang, Western Xinjiang, Zhongchuan, Qingyuan, Western Regions, Plateau, Guanghai, Southern Huns, Eastern Huns, and Western Huns are self-contained. If a unified government can be established, they can be regarded as Foreign aid. Of course, what I mean is to establish a special zone in the west of Hualan, and decide on its own economic, administrative, legal and other policies. However, when it comes to national sovereignty and diplomatic matters, the central government is still respected. This is equivalent to the dual monarchy model of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. "

Yuan Kai gasped when he heard that, Zhao Shouhong's asking price was too high, it was like splitting his own territory and not being controlled by the central government.

Seeing Yuan Kai's suspicious expression, Zhao Shouhong said: "If this is not the case, the foreign aid is definitely not big enough. In addition, such a special zone economy can operate better when it is formed as a whole. I estimate that it can pay at least 5000 million taels to the central government every year." taxation of silver."

"What?" Yuan Wei exclaimed. If so much tax is paid every year, it is estimated that all the places under his rule will be tax-free, which is enough for the Beihua City Government and the Northern Territory Army to operate normally.Although money is touching, Yuan Wei still can't make up his mind.The turning point represented by this choice is too great, big enough to affect the success or failure of his lifelong career.

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