1855 United States Tycoon

Chapter 634, News of the Revolution

At the strong request of the British, the largest and worst-quality transport ships in history began to be built on the berth at various shipyards owned by MacDonald. In order to reduce costs, in addition to the most critical components, such as high-speed steam engines, such as propellers, almost everything else is cutting corners as much as possible. The keel that should have been made of high-strength steel has become a general construction steel; it should have been Some supporting structures using ordinary steel have been replaced with cast iron; as well as skins, the cheapest steel is used in many places, or even wrought iron altogether. Moreover, the thickness was reduced, so that later on, these ships had more than one story about a large hole with a diameter of one meter being punched out by a big wave at sea. There have even been shipwrecks because of this.

But these are not big problems, as long as it can be built fast enough, these are not problems. Moreover, thin skins are not entirely unprofitable at all. Later, when these ships sailed at sea, because the skins were too thin, they were pierced by a poke, so they were hit by German torpedoes many times. There was no explosion, because the point of collision that penetrated the skin of the side of these ships where the force was not strong was not enough to detonate the torpedo.

This situation once made the Germans very confused, because due to lack of resources, the Germans just cut corners on the own torpedo, so the Germans naturally felt that this must be their own problem, and then spent some money. A lot of effort has been made to improve them. Then, in domestic tests, these torpedoes also performed variously and reliably. However, once they arrived on the battlefield, they still appeared frequently, and the Germans did not understand what was going on. Until after the war, when the British unscrupulous merchants dumped these surplus and broken ships all over the world, and the defeated Germans bought a few to sail on the Baltic Sea route, the Germans understood why their torpedoes were often used. Sex will not explode.

In short, under various frantic cut corners, the production speed of this fast transport ship has increased a lot, and the production cost has also fallen a lot. Of course, the price has also dropped a little bit. In the first half of 1917, MacDonald’s shipyard produced as many as a thousand such black-hearted cargo ships in one go. Coupled with the decline in the efficiency of submarines’ attacks on high-speed cargo ships, the British have finally stabilized the situation.

Of course, all this is by no means free. The British finances can no longer afford these thousand broken ships. Yes, they are just some broken ships. In peacetime, these broken ships should be driven into the shipbreaking yard and dismantled. But now… so the British borrowed another money from MacDonald. Of course, the money was actually just a transfer in MacDonald’s bank, and it didn’t even stop in the hands of the British for even a second.

For such a large sum of money, the British had to agree to MacDonald’s intervention in the Suez Canal, MacDonald’s intervention in the Arab region, and considerable freedom of movement in the Persian Gulf, and even had to agree. Mortgage the mining tax of South Africa’s gold mines to McDonald. With so many precious things, the British people feel pain when they think about buying such a tattered one. However, this is a time of war. In order to win, Britain must make sacrifices.

Of course, it is not without positive significance that the British and French have so many debts. The positive significance is that they have tied up the most influential group of people in United States to their chariots with such debts. If they lose the battle, the people of United States, including MacDonald, will lose their money….

“Dad, mom has very important news.” Donald said to Carol and Catherine.

“What happened?” Catherine asked.

“There is a revolution in Russia,” Donald said.

“What’s the matter? It’s just that the pace of United States’ participation in the war is speeding up. In fact, this situation has long been expected.” Catherine said disapprovingly.

It is true that the United States has been preparing to fight against Germany in the past few months. Although it has not been stated explicitly, this is not a secret for a large family like MacDonald, and even the entire process has been done. Take control.

Over this period of time, it is more accurate to say that since the Chinese people started the unlimited submarine warfare, the newspapers of the United States began to report more and more of the evil deeds of the Germans. What harms free trade, what slaughters peaceful residents, what attacks innocent neutral countries? Generally speaking, people in the United States have a clear tendency to isolationism. Originally, in their opinion, European wars are nothing more than dogs biting dogs. People from United States just watch the excitement, and don’t need to jump in and bite with a group of dogs. However, the common people are always easy to fool. As long as they are prepared for public opinion, they will feel that there are normal and crazy things in this group of dogs. Obviously a mad dog or something is too dangerous. If you get a bite, it is really…so the people of United States will also agree that the safest way is to quickly take out the McDonald automatic pistol and shoot the mad dog. die. Today, the media controlled by Greystone, as well as those controlled by Morgan, are working hard to portray Germany as a mad dog. There is no doubt that this is to make public opinion preparations for future participation in the war.

“Mom, it’s like this…” Donald seemed a little hesitant, he lowered his eyes and said, “Our people discovered Dana Big sis in the Russian Revolution…”

“What? Donald, what are you talking about?” Catherine stood up all of a sudden, rushed to Donald in one step, stretched out her hand and grabbed Donald’s shoulder tightly, “God, how could she be so confused and so dangerous? Where? No… Donald, you quickly arrange for someone to rescue Dana from where. Oh my god…”

“Mom, calm down. Things are not as simple as you thought.” Donald didn’t know what to say.

“Catherine, calm down.” Carol also came over and said to her, “Let Donald speak slowly. He also hopes her Big sis can come back safely.”

At this time, Catherine noticed that Donald’s face seemed to be abnormal, and hurriedly asked: “What’s the matter, is there anything wrong? Is it Dena…”

“Mom, Dena Big sis is okay, she is very good, very good. But she probably doesn’t want to come back.” Donald said.

“What’s the matter? Why doesn’t she want to come back?” Catherine asked.

“Mom, there is a revolution in Russia, and Dana Big sis is one of the leaders of this revolution.” Donald replied.

“What did you say?” Catherine took a step towards retreated, staring at Donald with wide eyes in surprise.

“Yes mother, Dena Big sis is one of the leaders of the Russian revolution. She is now called Valia Ivanovna. If it weren’t for the photo of her standing on an armored vehicle and giving a speech to the insurgents, I would I can’t believe it,” Donald replied.

“Is this true?” Catherine looked at Donald and then at her husband, as if she wanted a negative answer from them.

“Mom, this is true.” Donald said, and then he lowered his voice without saying, “Dana Big sis can definitely do such a thing.”

Catherine looked at Donald, then at Carol, and suddenly burst into tears at Carol: “Blame you! I have been accustomed to her, making her look like every girl, all day long again. Riding a horse, learning politics, and learning how to shoot guns, you even taught her “On War”! Is this something a girl should learn? It’s all right now… Dena ran to rebel… God!… …This is too dangerous…Do you know that the revolution will always kill people…In case…Donald, you quickly let the Blackwater send a commando team over and tie your Big sis back!” Catherine He grabbed Donald by the shoulder again and said to him eagerly.

“Mom, you know, this is not something that can be arranged in the short term. Now the whole of Europe is too chaotic. We don’t actually have much such means of power deployment in Europe. At least it is difficult to have it before the end of the war. Moreover, we are in Russia’s power is inherently weak. If you must do this, you will have to prepare for several months. Moreover, the situation in Russia is quite complicated and it is not done well. I am worried that Dana Big sis will be dangerous. “Donald said distressedly.

“Catherine, Donald is right. We have no power at all in Russia now. Even if we send a few people in, we can’t do anything without the cooperation of local forces. It will even have a bad impact on Dana’s safety. “Carol came forward, supporting Catherine’s shoulders with both hands, Catherine turned around, threw herself into Carol’s arms and started crying.

“Well, Catherine, anyhow we now know the news about that wild girl, that she is still alive and in good health. Isn’t this good news? Why are you crying?” Carol stroked his wife’s back with his hand. , While comforting her like this.

“Then when can we get Dana back?” Catherine asked while crying.

“Then first depends on when the war will end.” Carol said.

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“Mr. MacDonald, you know that there is a revolution in Russia.” said Sir Woodgate, who rushed to visit Scrooge. What kind of action, but opposing the war, is one of their excuses. And even if they do not withdraw from the war, honestly, we can hardly expect the Russians to give us much help on the battlefield. If we lose, even as long as If we can’t defeat it, it will harm us, America, and your interests…”