Breaking through Guandong, I became Zhu Chuanwen

Chapter 224 Chuanwen seeks to build a gun
"Kaishan, how many mountain cannons like this do you have in Binjiang Insurance Team?" Xu Shichang asked with concern.

"My lord, there are 6 doors!" Zhu Kaishan reported truthfully.

Only 6 doors!In Xu Shichang's opinion, it's nothing. At present, the direct line of the Beiyang Army has the strength of 6 towns. Battalion, company, platoon, squad.

Each town has an artillery battalion equipped with this kind of mountain cannon, each team (company) has 1 cannons, that is to say, each town has 6 cannons, and some towns will have more, because Yuan Shikai was from the Germans. A full 18 Krupp 120mm mountain guns and field guns were purchased.

"Not bad!" Xu Shichang praised first, and he knew why Zhu Kaishan was able to capture the fortresses in those dangerous places so quickly.Immediately, with a straight face, he said: "Zhu Kaishan, you have made great achievements in suppressing the bandits in Binjiang Mansion this time, and now you are ordered to expand the Binjiang Insurance Team as soon as possible and train hard to prepare for unexpected needs. Team training, but against the superior, this wind can not rise, only reward 3000 silver dollars, are you convinced?"

When Zhang Xun heard that Zhu Kaishan's original fourth-rank military general was gone, he felt secretly refreshed, and glanced at Zhu Chuanwen provocatively. At this moment, Zhu Chuanwen looked at his nose, his nose, his mouth, and his heart, like an old monk in meditation , without the slightest psychological fluctuation.Zhu Chuanwen is actually thinking in his heart now, is this fourth-rank military general real or fake? Xu Shichang, an old rabbit, is a prosperous figure in the officialdom of the Qing court. I don't know if it's not a temporary intention to appease Zhang Xun...

"My lord, Kaishan is the only one to follow the lead!" Zhu Kaishan didn't want to be a trainer of the Black Provincial Headquarters, he was doing well now, but it was easy to support him after eating too much, and he also made 3000 silver dollars for free, which can increase the food for his brothers.

"Okay!" Xu Shichang ordered Ding Lianshan to hand over the silver dollar to Zhu Kaishan, and Zhu Kaishan handed it to Shan Shuxin again. This time, Xu Shichang's condolences to Zhu's insurance team were considered complete.

Seeing that Zhang Xun and Zhu Chuanwen were still at odds with each other, Xu Shichang sent Zhang Xun back to the Binjiang government office first, while he had some things to discuss with Zhu's father and son.

"Kaishan, did you discover anything during the suppression of bandits this time?" Seated in the main hall of the insurance team, Xu Shichang, who was sitting in the main seat, asked Zhu Kaishan.

"My lord, this time to suppress the bandits, there are three strands of beards in the Binjiang Mansion of more than 300 people. These weapons are all Japanese 30-year-style rifles!" Zhu Kaishan also said directly.

Fengtian, where Xu Shichang lives, is not far from Dalian. When he came to Kanto, he actually secretly collected information on the movements of Japan and Russia. Famous officials in the late Qing Dynasty, starting from Zeng Guofan’s generation, looked down on domestic uprisings the most. The ones staring at each one are foreigners, and Xu Shichang, as a figure in the Westernization Department, is the same.

This gave Zhu Kaishan the title of Tuanlian Sanfu, which is to throw a stone into the seemingly calm lake in Hei Province, not to mention Yilan Mansion, which has no sense of existence, and Longjiang Mansion is supported by Russian forces. The range of this horse thief is related to the Russians, and although this Binjiang mansion is also under the sphere of influence of the Russians, because this ice city belongs to a concentration area of ​​soybeans, the Japanese have been eager to move.

"I just knew that this Japanese man has a wicked heart." Xu Shichang lost his good-natured appearance just now, and his face was serious, which was a bit frightening.

In fact, at the end of July 1907, Japan and Russia secretly signed the "Japan-Russia Agreement" in St. Petersburg.

The "Japan-Russia Agreement" is divided into two parts: an open agreement and a secret agreement. Xu Shichang has known about this open agreement for a long time, but it is an agreement not to violate the river water in their respective spheres of influence.

But Xu Shichang speculated that these two ambitious things must have discussed something under the table, and this was a secret agreement.This time, the two bandits secretly divided the three provinces of Kanto into the North and the South on paper, with South Manchuria belonging to Japan and North Manchuria belonging to Russia, dividing the Kanto East.Moreover, Japan also recognized Russia's special interests in Outer Mongolia. In exchange, Russia recognized the existing political relationship between Japan and North Korea, and did not obstruct the continued development of this relationship.Xu Shichang didn't know these things, but he couldn't help but be able to deduce them...

The agreement was written quietly, but the Japanese made some small moves in private, selling weapons to the beard of Binjiang Mansion in exchange for some pro-Japanese support.

"My lord, the meaning of my son's message is to inform Brigadier General Andrei, the Russian commander in Bingcheng." Zhu Kaishan also talked about his own countermeasures.

"I think it's okay. If these two tigers fight, there will be a wound. We are still the masters here. Let's see if we can benefit." Xu Shichang also agreed to Zhu Kaishan's proposal when he heard this. This is the friendship between the Zhu family and the Russians. It can be seen from all the equipment of the current insurance team that Zhu Chuanwen is also happy to have Zhu Chuanwen give eye drops to the Japanese in Ice City.

After two years of getting acquainted with each other, Xu Shichang absolutely believed in the Zhu family father and son. He analyzed that the two were typical characters like Yue Wumu. Although this metaphor was not appropriate in the Qing court, it was so in his heart thought.

"My lord, there is one more thing." After Xu Shichang agreed to such an idea, Zhu Chuanwen cupped his hands towards Xu Shichang and said.

"Say!"

"My lord, my iron factory in Bingcheng has started to get on the right track. The steel factory can produce 20 tons of molten steel every day and 200 tons of molten iron every two days. However, the insurance team still relies on the supply of bullets at this stage." Ask the Russians, is there a way to make guns and bullets over there?" Zhu Chuanwen asked Xu Shichang directly, which is why he came to wait to meet Xu Shichang in person this time. So he sent the abacus to Xu Shichang.

"Making guns? Making bullets? In Ice City?" Xu Shichang really didn't expect that the Zhu family would take such a step. He has a way, but he is still hesitating whether this matter can be the first. The advantages and disadvantages are obvious. The advantage is that the Zhu family now has iron and steel smelting places. This is an advantage, and it is an advantage that many places in the Qing Dynasty do not have; but the disadvantage is that this sharp weapon is in the hands of the Zhu family. But it's a bit of a problem.

"Yes, my lord made it in Ice City! In fact, my lord, the manufacture of this firearm has long been a business with foreigners. For example, the Krupp company in Germany and the Schneider company in France are all companies that provide for their respective countries. Weapons and equipment." Zhu Chuanwen also cited examples in order to persuade Xu Shichang.

Xu Shichang didn't speak, thinking in his mind that Yuan Shikai's military training station was purchased by Hannagen, a German veteran, with the purchase of Manlysia weapons and equipment. In addition, most of these weapons are still purchased from abroad, and what Zhu Chuanwen said is correct, the sale of such firearms is indeed a business in the hands of foreigners.

Thinking of this, I thought that I could use Zhu Chuanwen's weapon in Kanto in the future, so I thought about agreeing: "Chuanwen, you have to wait for this matter, I will send a letter to Zhang Zhidong, Governor of Huguang, Let him send someone to assist you, but in the future, your production line will have to add a 6.8mm bullet production line."

Why only 6.8mm is required? This has to talk about another major event this year. The Qing court planned to establish 36 new armies across the country, with 6.8mm rifles, 75mm mountain guns and 75mm field guns as standard weapons.And this batch of weapons was ordered from Mauser.

To say that there are not a few of the big bosses of the Qing court, NT. After seeing the 6.5mm Swedish Mauser M1896, I was deeply attracted by the bottom and back seat brought by this small caliber. I slapped my head, and it may also be to highlight that I am different. , His mother took a 6.8mm caliber, the Mauser factory is also unambiguous, 6.8mm caliber bullets, right?Just give you a 7.92mm bullet to shrink the mouth.

In this way, the weakest firearm in history is about to be released, that is, the first-year rifle that was later equipped only with the militia.

Zhu Chuanwen was very straightforward and agreed directly. It was just a matter of a production line, and there were stable buyers in the future. Where can I find this kind of door-to-door business.

When Xu Shichang saw Zhu Chuanwen agreeing so readily, he couldn't help but blush for his hesitation just now, and then patted Zhu Chuanwen on the shoulder: "Chuanwen, you work hard in Bingcheng, as a nail stuck deep here, this Ice City, sooner or later it will belong to the Qing Dynasty.”

"My lord, I will definitely be this nail!" Zhu Chuanwen also stood up, bowed slightly, and patted his chest as a promise.

Still have their own calculations, and each chooses its own interests.

Xu Shichang was once again moved by the fearless spirit of the Zhu family father and son, okay!He, Xu Shichang, came to Kanto. He has national scholars like Zhu's father and son. He felt that his confidence had been regained after he was battered recently. Binjiang Mansion is a good place, and it has become his vitality gas station.Then he thought that he had planted a thunderbolt for Zhu Kaishan in Longjiang Mansion, and asked, "Kaishan, is there any difficulty in suppressing the bandits in Longjiang Mansion?"

Xu Shichang thought so, now that the Zhu family has such a good relationship with the Russians, should the Longjiang mansion be let go first?If there is any difficulty, let me know and just procrastinate.

"My lord, it's not difficult! On the side of Longjiang Mansion, the insurance team has recruited 1 people and is undergoing intense training. When these people become a little proficient, the Longjiang Mansion's bandit suppression will also start, but it is this Longjiang Mansion. The residence of the mansion was chosen on the grassland of Horqin!" Zhu Kaishan had already thought that Xu Shichang would ask about the Longjiang mansion, so he said around the corner, as for this resident not choosing Longjiang city, the Zhu family and his son had already talked about it this matter.

"That coal yard in your Xiaoqingshan?" Xu Shichang knew where it was after hearing what Zhu Kaishan said, but he immediately asked suspiciously, "Why didn't you choose Longjiang City?" The coal yard is the key, but a city with a large population Still has its own advantages, this is Xu Shichang's experience.

"Yes, my lord, it is Xiaoqingshan. The insurance team and the Tongzhi of Longjiang Mansion..." Zhu Kaishan hesitated to speak.

"It's okay, I will personally give an order to the Tongzhi of Longjiang Mansion. He will fully support the matter of suppressing bandits. If he does not support it, it is not impossible to change to another Tongzhi." Xu Shichang looked at Zhu Kaishan with a look of embarrassment. Domineeringly expressing his support, the Zhu family can tear themselves apart from the Russians for the stability of Longjiang Mansion, so why is it difficult for him, Xu Shichang, to equip Longjiang Mansion with an obedient acquaintance?

"Thank you, my lord. Our insurance team has some conflicts with the Tongzhi from Longjiang Mansion." Zhu Kaishan immediately felt relieved, and a simple and honest smile appeared on his face.

"Okay, I'll take care of this matter." Xu Shichang comforted Zhu Kaishan, it seems that the replacement of the Tongzhi of Longjiang Mansion is imperative.

Zhu Chuanwen looked at his father's acting skills, but he didn't expect that his father quietly pulled out another eye-catching nail for the Zhu family. After all, he was still in the developmental period. Xu Shichang will lose points if the Qing court officials head-on and spread the word.

The discussion between the three of them came to an end temporarily. After consulting Xu Shichang for his opinion, this Xu Shichang also ate the lunch of the insurance team with great interest, and here he solved his doubts from the bottom of his heart. The insurance company insisted on using 7.62mm ammunition, and the meals of the insurance team included meat. No wonder the faces of these insurance team members were ruddy.

"Kaishan, does the insurance team eat like this every day?" Xu Shichang asked.

"My lord, it's not every day. There are such meals every now and then. You are here. This should be a little richer, and it will also cheer up the brothers." Zhu Kaishan patted Xu Shichang's flattery without any trace.

Zhu Chuanwen saw it, his father's thick eyebrows and big eyes made him feel more and more philistine. In fact, after the insurance team opened the market in Xiaoqingshan, the supplement of meat was not as miserable as Zhu Kaishan said. There are replenishments for two days, and the dairy products on the grassland are constantly being transported to the insurance team, which can be regarded as improving the combat effectiveness of the insurance team members in an all-round way.

Hearing Zhu Kaishan's words, Xu Shichang felt relieved for a while, and after a simple meal, he left. This time, when he came to Binjiang City, Old Xu was very happy, and even drank a little wine. , I can't help thinking that people like Zhu's father and son who are dedicated to the country, it would be nice if there are more people in the Kanto land, and then it will be easier for him to govern in the Kanto.

(End of this chapter)