Fengxian Jiangshan

"Xia Han, your proposal is very good. It will be implemented immediately. All the coal and iron resources will be assigned to your name. The Japanese will have no chance to toss around. In addition, you should pay attention to that these equipments are actually provided by France to Russia. Yes. It has a high level of technology and can directly produce steel for artillery. The sooner it is put into production, the greater the benefits to Fengjun, do you understand?"

"Old sir, don't worry!" Xia Han's eyes widened when he heard Zhang Tinglan's words. Being able to produce gun steel doesn't mean that Fengtian will be able to produce his own artillery in the future, as a soldier.Xia Han is the most concerned about this kind of thing, even if there is no economic benefit, he will do it with all his might.

"It's freezing cold now, and it's not possible to start large-scale work. Let's prepare the raw materials first, and I want to go to the Hanyang Iron Works. I want to dig some skilled workers. Senior technicians, skilled workers, all of them! Then run again Shanghai is being taken over by Beijing and Tianjin, see if there are any available college students, and try to attract all of them!"

Xia Han was very vigorous in handling affairs, and Zhang Tinglan was very satisfied with it.He smiled and said: "If you go to the south, you have to find a way to contact the source of tungsten ore. Since the production of special steel, tungsten and nickel are inseparable. There are some nickel ore in Panshi, Jilin. Although there are not many reserves , but it is enough for temporary use. As for tungsten mines, we will go to the Jiangxi area. It happens that our Fengjun can produce a lot of weapons. If those military leaders in the south are willing to sell them to us, we can exchange them with weapons!"

Zhang Tinglan’s confession is almost done. At this time, other factories have been allocated one after another. The Jilin power plant has fallen into the hands of Jilin businessmen represented by the Guo family. The metallurgical plant and the machine manufacturing plant have been divided up by Fengtian businessmen. into the hands.

Zhang Tinglan had contacted the Zhou family and suggested that they bring workers from Kailuan Coal Mine to Jilin to poach the British. Regarding this suggestion, Zhou Xuexi still had great doubts, fearing that he would offend the British, and he also suspected Zhang Tinglan’s Ability, so the action is not too big.

But now, the situation has become clear. The coal mine in Jilin will be mined soon, and the machine has also been obtained from Russia. It can be said that everything is ready. Jixi Coal Mine.

As for other businessmen, they have made their own gains, whether they are joint or individual, and they have all acquired some factories. Next, Fengtian businessmen will collectively change their guns. To move towards higher standards.

"After everyone gets the project, make preparations for the time being. Don't leak the news easily, especially the Japanese. These little devils will not want to see us develop heavy industry. They will definitely try their best to make things difficult. In addition, everyone should know , Our machine is not coming from the right direction, and it will easily cause trouble if it makes a big fuss!"

"Then how long do we have to keep it secret? If such a big factory starts construction, we can't hide it from others!"

Faced with everyone's questions, Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Don't worry, we will see the outcome soon, and I promise not to delay everyone's construction work!"

With Zhang Tinglan's guarantee, everyone has let go of their burdens. They have almost reached the point of blind worship. Since they have the ability to acquire so many machines, other problems will definitely be solved. Let's think about how to build a factory.

All the businessmen left one after another, Fan Xudong and Zhou Shutao stayed behind.

"Mr. Zhang, it's really amazing. When I saw those factories, I was a little moved. If I didn't put all my wealth on the chemical factory, I would definitely fight for a factory."

"You can set up a chemical factory with peace of mind. The importance of chemical industry is no less than that of steel. I bought another batch of equipment from Russia this time. I guess it can completely produce soda ash. In addition, in May and June, many foreign students in the United States They are about to return to China, among them is Mr. Hou Debang, with his help, the future of the chemical plant will be hopeful!"

"That's great, I've been looking forward to it for a long time!" Fan Xudong is also very happy. Now that the main obstacles have been cleared away, the rest is to test his own ability. Whether he can develop the chemical industry depends on It's up to me.

"Is Yaoyao okay now?" When Zhou Shutao saw these factories arranged by Zhang Tinglan, he admired them from the bottom of his heart. Take the Zhou family as an example. Although they are known as the top businessmen in the country, they want to build one of the factories based on their ability. , there will be difficulties.

As a result, Zhang Tinglan came up with a bunch of them all at once, and almost all the main industrial departments were complete. This handicraft was really beyond their comparability. Suddenly found a capable person.

"Very well, there are too many things during this time, and I'm so busy that I'm dizzy. In fact, I'm going to accompany Xinyao to Tianjin for a visit. I'll meet my seniors, but there are really too many things, and I have to deal with them. I'm really sorry. ah!"

After all, it is a lifelong event, Zhang Tinglan also thought about taking advantage of the opportunity of Chinese New Year, to visit Zhou's parents and get to know relatives.Unfortunately, this winter is the time when Russia is going to collapse. It is necessary to train the road guards and get the factory layout right.It can be said that it is a race against time, and there can be no mistakes at all.

It's really hard to get away, but Zhang Tinglan is still very generous. He bought a generous gift and gave it to him, which can be regarded as his best.Originally, Zhang Tinglan planned to let Zhou Xinyao go back to Tianjin by himself to reunite with his family during the New Year.But Zhou Xinyao disagreed desperately.Insist on staying in Jilin.

She has been helping to train military medical personnel. Zhou Xinyao also knows that if you serve the army anytime and anywhere, you may start a war with the Russians for the Middle East Road, and the casualties will be heavy. Now teach other people a little more skills, and you will be less dead on the battlefield. little people.And she also missed her lover in her heart, so she didn't go home, but sent back a long letter.

"Mr. Zhang, the old man has been thinking about it since years ago. He said that girls are extroverted, and they don't even come back for family reunion!"

Zhou Shutao said with a smile: "The old people value these things, but I always feel that everyone should have some career. Yaoyao's medical talent is very good, but it can't be buried. Saving more people is also a good deed for the Zhou family. Those old gifts are just a formality." As long as you have something in your heart, it is enough."

Zhou Shutao is still very open-minded, and they gradually moved from family matters to the immediate matter. Zhang Tinglan said with a smile, "I have known for a long time that the Zhou family is a big name in Beijing and Tianjin, and they control many industrial and mining enterprises."

"Compared with Zhuoyan, it pales in comparison. Those factories in our family have too many problems and heavy burdens. They just look glamorous, but in terms of development potential, they are not comparable to many factories in Fengtian. In less than five years, Fengtian There will definitely be a group of businessmen with stronger strength than ours, and at this time, personally speaking, I advocate moving the industry to Fengtian, throwing off the burden, and taking advantage of Fengtian's preferential policies to achieve rapid development!"

The Zhou family set up a factory with the help of Beiyang and the big powers. Zhou Shutao didn't feel much at first, but after arriving in Fengtian, he felt that their family business was a kind of puppet with a bleak future, and could not realize the ideal of saving the country through industry. .

Although the businessmen in Fengtian rely on the support of the government to develop rapidly, but they are more independent, and without the intervention of foreign powers, the prospects for development are brighter, which makes Zhou Shutao a little envious.

"Your big family doesn't want to move anytime, but if you have this thought, I suggest starting from the bottom, such as transferring your skilled workers to the Northeast first, then transferring some advantageous industries, and finally It's a matter of course!"

"Zhuoyan, you're too cunning!" Zhou Shutao immediately laughed when he heard this, "You're not helping us transfer our property, you're clearly poaching the Zhou family's corner!"

"Wrong! I'm going to dig up the whole house."

After assigning the factory, Zhang Tinglan's main task is to train the road guards. Now that the preparations for the four brigades have been completed, all soldiers are taking the time to familiarize themselves with weapons and practice tactics.

Boom boom boom...

Three mortar shells landed near the target 400 meters away, the smoke cleared, and most of the pre-prepared target had been destroyed.

"The mortar is indeed a good weapon. It is light, dexterous, and powerful!" Yang Yuting said with a smile.

"That's right, but there must be enough training. Soldiers must figure out how to use it. In addition, Chief of Staff, we are going to take the initiative to attack the Russian army this time. We must practice well in coordinated infantry and artillery combat. The Feng army fought several defensive battles, and several battles of encirclement and annihilation, but they have never fought a tough battle. The Russians have been operating on the Middle East Road for a long time. If we want to take it down quickly, our fists must be strong enough!"

"Zhuoyan, don't worry, I'm arranging intensive training. The soldiers are very enthusiastic, especially the first batch of students in the martial arts hall. Many of them have grown up quickly and become the backbone of the army. The heavy artillery unit is also looking good. , I am still full of confidence in this operation!"

Just as Feng Jun was preparing for the war, the time finally entered March. An unprecedented strike demonstration took place in Petrograd, the capital of Russia. More than 25 people participated in the strike.

Tsar Nicholas II ordered a forceful suppression and shot and killed a large number of marching workers. The situation in the Russian capital was completely out of control. The workers formed an armed force and began to seek violence to overthrow the Tsar. Soldiers also began to join them. Tsarist Russia finally collapsed.

By March [-], an uprising swept Petrograd and the last Tsar was overthrown.At this time, Zhang Tinglan had established the General Headquarters of the Route Guard Army in Changchun, and all the main commanders gathered here. Zhang Zuolin, Sun Liechen, Zhang Zuo and others also arrived.

After the news from Russia came, Zhang Tinglan let out a sigh of relief, what should come has finally come!

"A golden opportunity is just around the corner, and the success or failure of our Fengjun depends on it!"

Chapter 294 Helping to defend the Middle East Road

The senior officials of Fengjun had made up their minds long ago, and they must take back the Middle East Road. Now that the opportunity was in front of everyone, everyone was a little nervous. After all, Fengjun was a local power in a weak country, while Russia was a huge empire. At the same time, Russia is still a member of the Allied Powers. Even if Russia changes, the big powers still hope that Russia can continue to fight and hold back the German army, and they will not sit back and watch China take back the Middle East Road.

More importantly, there is an ambitious Japan next to it, which is even more troublesome. After the Fengjun takes action, how will the Japanese react, and how should the Fengjun respond? It is best to plan the overall situation before taking action. Otherwise, acting rashly will only provoke the joint intervention of the big powers. In the end, not only will the Fengjun not be able to take back the railway, but it will also fall into crisis.

Zhang Zuolin scanned the audience, and then his eyes fell on Zhang Tinglan: "Zhuoyan, knowing yourself and the enemy, you can win every battle. You are most familiar with the situation in Tsarist Russia. Please introduce the situation to everyone, and then we will discuss the specific action plan. "

Zhang Tinglan nodded, sorted out her thoughts a bit, and then said: "The situation in Tsarist Russia is actually similar to the situation in the Qing Dynasty in the year of 1914. Russia has been at war with the Allies headed by Germany since [-], and its national power has been seriously damaged. Millions of Russians died. On the funeral battlefield, domestic conflicts erupted in an all-round way, which triggered the uprising to overthrow the tsar.

During the Revolution of [-], there were three major forces in China, one was the Revolutionary Party, the other was the Constitutional Party, and the other was the remnants of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.The current situation in Russia is also the same. There are still a large number of nobles and military generals who support the tsar in the country, forming a conservative force.

The second force is represented by the Socialist Revolutionary Party and minority parties, whose main supporters are capitalists, farmers, and intellectuals.Journalists, etc., they have similar views with the constitutional party, hoping to limit the power of the tsar through reforms and establish a real constitutional monarchy.

The last force is the majority party, which is somewhat similar to the Chinese Revolutionary Party, but there are considerable differences between the two. Sun Wen and his party have high-mindedness and low power, and they cannot come up with many ideas to win over the hearts of the people.The majority party in Russia has a complete theoretical system, which was born out of Ma Zi's theory of capital.They advocated the violent overthrow of the tsarist rule, and then the elimination of the bourgeoisie and the realization of public ownership of the means of production.

Regardless of whether this theory is reasonable or not, one thing is certain, their radical claims.Ushering in the support of the people at the bottom of Russia, let those almost desperate people see hope.And they are well organized.The mobilization ability is extremely strong, and they acted as the main force in the operation to overthrow the tsar. "

Zhang Tinglan briefly introduced the forces of the three parties. Everyone present was listening attentively. Lao Zhang frowned and straightened his mind.Then he said: "Zhuoyan, according to your statement, the majority party is the strongest, which means that they may win the final victory?"

"That's right. At present, there are two regimes in Russia. One is the Provisional Government, and the other is the Congress of Workers and Soldiers controlled by the majority party. Who is the true heir to the empire."

"Zhuoyan, just now you said that the majority party advocates the elimination of the bourgeoisie. Isn't that tantamount to opposing all rich people? Won't those powerful people rise up to resist?" Sun Liechen also raised his own question.

"It is true. They will definitely face strong opposition. Not only domestic forces, but also all the powers will unite against the majority party. That is why the powers will choose to recognize the provisional government after the fall of the Tsar. As for the majority party, then It is regarded as a scourge. However, I am not optimistic about the provisional government. Most of them are beneficiaries of the tsarist system, so these people will still continue the tsarist’s domestic and foreign policies, and it is precisely this revolution that proves that the tsar’s policies have changed. It's a dead end, and they can't go on."

Since modern times, Chinese people have always looked up to Western society. Some people bow down blindly, while others put themselves in a dark room and ignore them. No matter what kind of people they are, they are gone. If you have a peaceful mind, you will not be able to figure out the international situation.

Now that Zhang Tinglan has explained the power of Russia clearly, everyone feels that they have benefited a lot. Zhang Zuolin thought for a while, and then said: "Zhuoyan, now that the situation in Russia is clarified, how should we deal with it next, you also come up with it." Let's have a charter!"

"Marshal, I dare say that the power of the majority party in Russia will expand rapidly, and the powers will definitely use tough measures to deal with the majority party for the purpose of maintaining their own rule. If we want to get back the Middle East Road, we should mainly see It is the abacus of the great powers. As long as they think that Fengjun's control of the Middle East Road is good for them, or at least it will not harm their interests, the great powers will not join forces to exert pressure. On the contrary, they will hope to use the power of Fengjun to come The old forces in Russia, together against the majority party."

Zhang Tinglan promoted the military supplies trade between Fengtian and Russia more than a year ago. After more than a year of development, Fengtian has provided Russia with a large amount of military supplies. It can be said that Fengtian is already an important logistics source for the Russian army. With this status, Feng Jun also has a certain right to speak.

This is also Zhang Tinglan's willingness to give it a go, because if he wants to restrain the development of the majority party, he needs to rely on the power of Fengjun.