Heavy Industry Empire

"If they are not in shape, we have to deal with them. Don't let these bastards run amok on our land." Liu Tianling said angrily.

Jia Cai said: "We have done a lot. Closed the opium hall in Qingdao, seized thousands of catties of opium, and killed dozens of Japanese devils who sold opium. As for those from Britain, France, Germany, the United States, etc. The forces in Qingdao are fairly honest. They make long-distance relations and close-range attacks. At present, they can only win over these four countries and check and balance Japan."

"There are consuls stationed in Qingdao from all over the world. They are only for their own interests. There is no such thing as a friendly relationship. What we can really rely on is our own guns. Let's play cannon diplomacy for them. Deter them. Only in this way can they stop for a while." Liu Tianling suggested.

Jia Cai scratched his nose: "Then let Tang Haoran plan an exercise. Anyway, there are a lot of shells. Fire a few shots hard. Scare them."

"It's not easy. It's enough to scare domestic warlords. But Britain, France and Germany are all powerful countries. It's not so easy to scare. How about this. Let's have a joint sea-land exercise. Although the fleet is useless. But our sea scorpion gunboat is still quite good. Skilled."

"Okay. That's it. It's better to call it a military-civilian festival. Find an empty barren beach by the sea. Invite celebrities from all walks of life. Foreign consuls, foreign businessmen, etc., and ordinary people to visit. At the level of our troops' daily training .No preparation required. Just treat it as daily training.”

Liu Tianling immediately said to the guards: "Call Tiehan, Chai Fei, Fang Xian, Lei Hu, and Li Yinbao."

"Yes." The soldier next to him went out immediately.

After a while.Four people came.Liu Tianling and Jia Cai explained the idea of ​​the exercise.Tiehan said: "Our first armored brigade is equipped with [-] Gray Wolf tanks, [-] Linghu anti-aircraft vehicles, and [-] Lynx armored vehicles. We have practiced cooperation with Fang Xian's mechanized infantry brigade several times. The effect is very good."

Lei Hu said: "We fought well in the mountains. We practiced in the mountains from the beginning."

"For target shooting, it depends on our brigade. Don't look at our brigade. We are elite." Chai Fei said.

Li Yinbao suggested: "Why don't we fly the delta wing again. The shock effect of the delta wing is good."

Liu Tianling said: "At present, the current establishment is still used. The new establishment will be implemented after an order is issued on the day of the Spring Festival. There is no need for Leihu and Li Yindao. Delta wings cannot fly. The frostbite of several pilots in this cold weather is not worth it. Chai Fei led the team guard."

Jia Cai also said: "This exercise is based on the effect. It's not about the number of people. So we have to select the elite to participate. I will inform Tang Haoran and Guan Shijie. Let them make preparations."

"No more. Tomorrow. I'll take people there right away. You inform them. Ask them to inform the consuls and celebrities of various countries, etc." Liu Tianling said, put on his hat, adjusted his clothes, and went out.

There are not many people dispatched this time.Sixty chariots.Forty military trucks.There are more than ten off-road machine gun vehicles.From Longya Mountain to Rizhao.This road has been repaired.The roads are already fine.The speed is faster.The road from Rizhao to Qingdao has also undergone simple repairs.Not too bad.Military vehicles can run at a speed of fifty kilometers.

Depart in the afternoon.It was already midnight when we arrived in Qingdao.Eleven o'clock at night.Liu Tianling's convoy arrived at Tang Haoran's barracks.

Tang Haoran, Yang Dong, and Li Xunhang were all there.As for Guan Shijie on duty at the port.The least safe is the fleet.Someone has to hold the line.

Everyone sat down one by one.The orderly poured warm tea.Tie Han is also welcome.Gudong Gudong took two big gulps.He came in a tank.It was very bumpy inside.

Liu Tianling said: "I won't say what this exercise is for. Everyone understands it. Let me first talk about the general plan of the exercise. If there is anything incomplete, please add."

Everyone nodded: "Okay. Let's talk, head."

"The first is the number of participants. Not too many. The total number is controlled within 120. After all, there is no advance time to prepare. Artillery. All fifty Linghu self-propelled mortars participated. Ordinary mortars and the newly equipped [-]mm howitzers Don't participate. Cavalry. Yang Dong has as many cavalry as he can handle. No matter what you say, you must be able to wield a saber. You can't hurt your own people." Liu Tianling said.

Yang Dong scratched his head: "This is really the case. Cavalry is hard to train. Three thousand cavalry can be mounted. But only five hundred cavalry can be used."

"Our fleet is still doing what Staff Jia said. Fifteen search gunboats will be sent to participate in the exercise." Li Cruise said.

In fact, this military exercise was too sudden.The purpose is to show the imperial powers their military strength.Let them not make trouble on the ground in Qingdao.Liu Tianling and others also attached great importance to it.Various strategies were discussed.Constantly deduce.Until three o'clock in the morning.Everyone returned to the barracks to rest.

December 26th.Southeast of Qingdao city.There is a huge unnamed deserted beach.Later, because the artillery often shot targets, it was renamed Thunder Beach.The huge Thunder Shoal can be as large as tens of thousands of acres.by the sea.Long tidal flats on the seashore.

Today is destined to be a lively day.Early in the morning, the streets and alleys were almost empty.Because today.Hold a drill at the beach.Invite people to visit.Five thousand recruits were on duty on the beach.Everyone carries a gun.Holding a small red flag in his hand.Pulled up the cordon.The people watching the excitement were stopped outside.The number of people is beyond imagination.Boundless.Let alone 6 or [-] people.And it's only seven o'clock in the morning.The originally cold Thunder Beach.Because there are so many people, it is actually warm.With so many people crowded together, it doesn't feel cold anymore.

A simple stand was built in the middle.There are dozens of tables and chairs.It is still vacant.Liu Tianling, consuls from various countries, businessmen from various countries, and celebrities from all walks of life have not yet arrived.

It's around 40:[-].Liu Tianling arrived in an off-road vehicle accompanied by two tall foreigners.The one with yellow hair said: "My God. There are so many of you Chinese. So many people came to watch a small military exercise."

"Herbert. Don't underestimate our Chinese friend. Liu. He is different from other warlords." It was a man with a big nose and blue eyes who spoke.

"Joseph. I didn't mean to underestimate it. I was just surprised by the curiosity of the Chinese people watching the excitement."

It turned out that both of them were foreign consulates.The yellow-haired one was called Herbert.He is the German Consul in Qingdao.The one with the big nose is the US Consul in Qingdao.Consuls in this period were less diplomatically formal than later.Most of them are to protect the various rights and interests of their own businessmen in the country where they are located.To put it bluntly, it is military diplomacy.

"Herbert. I know that your country's military training is extremely strict. Although you failed in World War I, but when it comes to the army, you are invincible. I really hope that we can cooperate more closely." Liu Tianling said.

Herbert shrank his neck. "This Mr. Liu. I have no choice. The authorities have reached an agreement with the chairman. Only provide them with military advice and assistance. So it is impossible to provide you with military assistance."

Liu Tianling thought.Lao Tzu is just talking.I'm afraid you'll come to me again after you've finished the exercise.

Beside Joseph said: "Dear Liu. It's okay. Hardworking and kind-hearted Americans are your allies. We can provide you with military advisers. Train soldiers. Of course according to international treaties. We cannot provide you with heavy weapons."

"Thank you both. Official military advisers always involve too much. And it is more complicated. I still prefer veterans from your country to provide us with military advisers in their personal capacity. You know. Our army provides foreign military officers The treatment is very good." Liu Tianling said and guided the two to the auditorium.Immediately, the guard next to him took the military binoculars.

Liu Tianling took a closer look.Hundreds of straw men have been placed on the tidal flats.further up the slope.Various patterns were painted with white lime.There are round ones.Proper.

French and British consulates also arrived one after another.The last to arrive was the Japanese consul.In addition, there are a large number of Japanese ronin.With weird hairstyles.Come with a martial arts knife.

A little past nine o'clock.Political.Celebrities from all walks of life, such as those from the business community, were present.More like a drinking party.Everyone greets each other.Of course there are also reporters from newspapers big and small.One by one holding a huge camera and getting ready.

Arrive at 09:30.The commander-in-chief of the exercise issued an order in the command vehicle.Iron Man's armored units lead the charge.Followed by twenty military trucks of Fang Xian's troops.Mountain cannons were towed behind the truck.At the end of the procession there were five hundred cavalry.

With the trembling of the earth.The roar of the machine.The people who watched the excitement said one after another. "Look quickly. Here we come. Iron King Eight. Iron King Eight." There was some commotion in the team.Fortunately, there are many recruits on duty.Stopped the overly enthusiastic people.

Twenty gray wolf light tanks led the way.Two cars a row.The high barrel, and the machine gun next to the barrel.In the middle is the lightweight Linghu anti-aircraft vehicle.This light tracked vehicle has a slender barrel.Small size.It feels like there's not enough firepower.Behind them were twenty Bobcat personnel carriers.

"Liu. What's your chariot with the slender barrel used for?" Herbert asked.

Liu Tianling said: "That one. For air defense. Anti-aircraft guns."

"God. You guys probably made this." Herbert said in surprise.

Liu Tianling smiled and said: "How can it be. This is a weird combination of anti-aircraft guns and tanks. It's nothing. It was imported. It was imported from a foreign country. I can't say which country." Liu Tianling looked at the French consul meaningfully.The French consul sat far away and couldn't hear what Liu Tianling said.Also turned around and smiled.Herbert secretly wrote it down.

Twenty military trucks are full of spirited soldiers.Each of them carried a long gun with a bayonet.Followed by cavalry.There are no shows yet.The military appearance alone caused the common people to applaud.Of course experts like Herbert and Joseph would not take it seriously.This kind of flower shelf is seen a lot.It depends on the real kung fu.