Two months after the Haiyuan earthquake, the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Construction jointly dispatched a six-member expert investigation team, including Xie Jiarong and Weng Wenhao, to the disaster area again for a four-month field investigation. The report produced by this expedition has a very important position in the history of earthquakes in China. In addition to giving a detailed description of the circumstances of the earthquake, Xie Jiarong, Weng Wenhao and others also expressed many opinions on earthquake prevention and response. Weng Wenhao, China's first doctor of geology and later the secretary general of the General Office of the Imperial Government Council, said in the "Petition for the Investigation of the Gansu Earthquake for Tiaochen" that the intensity of the earthquake is constant in the world, but the number of deaths in the Haiyuan earthquake is rare in other countries. Analyzing the reasons, he believes that it is related to the fact that most of the people here live in the loess slope, and even if there are houses, most of them are mud buildings. Weng Wenhao's proposed improvement methods include "it is advisable to persuade the people to use wooden pillars and beams to support each other when building", and also include cultivating forests and dredging water conservancy.

Regarding seismic research, Weng Wenhao also built the Central Observatory and the Geological Survey Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce should work together to change the situation of no special equipment and no specialized talents. He also specifically mentioned the setting of the "seismograph": "Zhang Heng built a geodynamic instrument in the Han Dynasty, and was a prophet of Chang'an during the Longxi earthquake. It is the earliest country where our country was originally invented seismograph, but unfortunately there was no one to follow, so it was lost. The seismographs used in modern Europe, the United States, and Japan regard the ancient seismographs as particularly advanced and can be studied in the fluctuating state as extremely fine...... This must be done early. ”

More related to the precursors and predictions of later earthquakes is the "Report on the Haiyuan Earthquake in December of the First Year of Taichu" by President Xie Jiarong, which mentions the strange weather, sounding sounds, and the phenomenon of the rise and fall of wells before and after the earthquake, with his own opinions. Reports from the governors of Dingxi, Jingning and other counties showed that there were many strong winds and morning fog during the earthquake, while Ganzhou, Yumen and other counties reported that the day after the earthquake was dark and windy, and yellow sand flew into the sky. The governor of Haiyuan Prefecture also said that "red light was seen" during the earthquake. Xie Jiarong believes that "the dust and fog or daylight during the earthquake are caused by dust and soot, etc., which are blown up by vibration, or because of the collapse of soil and mountains, and the loess is scattered in the air. As for the red light phenomenon, Xie Jiarong could not explain it, thinking that "I am afraid it is not true".

The precursors of the Haiwon earthquake are mainly attributed to groundwater, animals, geosound, geolight, and meteorology. "The precursors of future earthquakes are basically of these types, but there is an extra ground mist before the Haicheng earthquake." They ended up writing a report, engraved in wax paper in more than two dozen copies. The first shot of China's earthquake prediction was fired.

Haiyuan, a small and remote county in Gansu, is little known. However, with just a few figures, the Haiyuan earthquake should be remembered forever - the magnitude of 8.5 on the Richter scale released the energy equivalent to 11.2 Tangshan earthquakes. Not only is it rare in China's history, but it is also one of the largest earthquakes in the world. At that time, 96 seismic stations around the world recorded the earthquake, and the Great Haewon Earthquake was also known as the "Global Earthquake". And if it weren't for the effective rescue, the Haewon earthquake would have killed 270,000 people in the original history. In the vast and sparsely populated northwestern wilderness, the number of earthquake deaths exceeded that of the Tangshan earthquake, which shows its tragedy.

"The Red Russian Far Eastern Front carried out a surprise attack on our Irkutsk garrison, and the two sides exchanged fire, and the Red Russia also dispatched its air force to attack the main line of the Far Northern Railway (Trans-Siberian Railway) in an attempt to cut off the supply line of our Northern Military District." Duan Zhiquan's slightly closed eyes flashed, it seems that the tiger is not powerful, do you really think we are napping?

"All units of the Northern Military District were ordered to strengthen their alert, not to stick to the area, to take mobile annihilation of the enemy as the key, to hold back the enemy, and to wait for the main force of the Seventh Army to arrive. In addition, the Shengtang Division, which had the Central Army training in Turkmenistan, finished its training and moved towards the lower Volga region of Red Russia. Ask Commander-in-Chief Yang Shihai to arrange strategic support for the Royal Air Force. Report the situation to the head office and ask for instructions on the next step. After Duan Qirui instructed, the adjutant went to make arrangements. Duan Lao leaned back in his chair and continued to close his eyes to recuperate, muttering for a long time, "Idiot." ”

"Well, if Elder Duan handles it properly, he will do it according to Elder Duan's opinion. Yang Shihai was informed that the Royal Air Force would fully cooperate. In addition, let the Air Force draw up a strategic air attack plan that paralyzes the industrial and scientific research base of Red Russia, and since it dares to take advantage of the fire to loot, it should not be afraid of setting itself on fire. Wu Chenxuan finished his 10-day inspection of the disaster area and was on the train back to Xi'an. Wang Yunning, the wife of the head of state opposite, was distressed to change the dressing of the eldest son's wound, looking at the black and thin son, and glared at Wu Chenxuan from time to time, which made Wu Daguan a little embarrassed, but fortunately, the second son Wu Taixun was fiddling with the model of the morning glory self-propelled gun in the carriage after finishing his homework, and when he heard that there was going to be a war, this little warmonger ran over and asked the east and west, which made Wu Daguan get rid of the embarrassment.

"Let someone inform Shi Yaming Masonry of 796 and ask her to come to Xi'an to meet me." Wu Chenxuan's order was recorded by Deng Xianxian, and the people in the secretariat would naturally convey it, but Deng Xianxian had always heard of the 797 and 799 projects, but he had never heard of a 796. Of course, his political wisdom is not low, and he knows that this project must be a secret of the national defense department, and his rank and identity cannot yet know such a high-level secret. If he knew that the 796 project was the biological real school of Shandong Dongming Chemical Industry, he might be able to guess a little clue.

"Boss, do you see if we are conducting a joint military exercise again and again when we are deploying troops to defend against Red Russia in the north, so as to warn the little devils who are about to move." Zhang Jianyuan said that as the new chief of the military section of the Secretariat, he benefited a lot from the mobilization of various troops for emergency rescue and disaster relief, and the previous experience of coordinating the seventh and eighth two veteran group armies in Sanhan made him take another step closer to the throne of the chief of the general staff, Wu Chenxuan is also consciously exercising his overall planning and coordination ability, the future chief of the general staff is not necessarily a general or even a handsome talent, what he has to do is to communicate, coordinate and plan, which includes the internal affairs of the army, But it's more about making the military subordinate and serving the needs of the government. A soldier who is too political is not a qualified soldier, but a soldier who does not have a sensitive sense of smell and superb political skills is not good as a chief of general staff.

"Well, there is a need for this, you can communicate with General Staff Duan, and mobilize the troops stationed in Sanhan of the Ninth Army and the Central Group Army, the troops of Liaodong and Shandong, and the Qingdao base of the Navy to conduct a joint military exercise, which will be codenamed "Bridgehead 2-Year Joint Defense Exercise." The Royal Air Force mainly sent a number of tactical wings to participate. When you arrive in Xi'an, you will work hard and take a plane to General Staff Duan to ask for instructions on the military exercises, and I hope you will shoulder the burden of the joint military exercises. ”

"Yes, Lord. Resolutely complete the task. Of course, Zhang Jianyuan can understand that on the one hand, he used the residual power of his command of the Wehrmacht in Sanhan to defeat the 6 divisions of the Japanese army, so as to deter the little devils from making trouble. On the other hand, it is also a clear signal to the General Staff and all branches of the military that Wu Chenxuan wants to cultivate Zhang Jianyuan to take Zhang Jianyuan to a higher level and rightfully take over the tiger talisman of his teacher Duan Qirui.

"Zhongfu, you stay in Xi'an and camp and work with local officials to direct the disaster relief and reconstruction work. Do you see anything else needed? ”

Zhou Zhongfu is also running around these days, and he is very concerned about the people in the disaster area, and he is naturally willing to have this opportunity to do something for the disaster victims. Zhou Zhongfu's two thick eyebrows were furrowed, and he was full of problems for disaster relief and reconstruction, but he already had a case in his heart.

"In addition to disaster relief materials and personnel, I hope to get the support of major chambers of commerce, mainly to send personnel to the disaster area to inspect and see if there are suitable investment projects. To rebuild the disaster-stricken areas, we must focus on economic recovery. So, in terms of preferential policies and finance..."

"Well, I have the same idea. I'm glad that Nakasuke was able to catch this bull's nose. In this way, the two major chambers of commerce in Shandong and Jiangsu and Zhejiang will organize an investment delegation in advance, and it is estimated that it will arrive in about half a month. There will definitely be a big move in the standard enterprises, and you can reassure the cadres and people in the disaster areas that not only the state will help them, but also the social forces will support their reconstruction work. ”

With the guarantee of the two major chambers of commerce and the standard department, it is very normal to rebuild a metropolis of one million people in the disaster area, not to mention the reconstruction of these small county towns. Wu Chenxuan asked Zhou Zhongfu to stay and direct the reconstruction, in fact, it was also to exercise his ability and experience in leading comprehensive projects and local government affairs. At present, the elections of local governments are all directly elected by democracy, and it is not easy for Wu Chenxuan to be directly assigned, but the overall work of emergency rescue and disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction is presided over by the central government, and Wu Chenxuan naturally wants to give the future first and auxiliary ministers the opportunity to display their talents.

"Wei Chang, you also stay and cooperate with Zhong Fu, and do a good job in public opinion guidance and publicity for disaster relief and reconstruction."

"Okay, Skuza. I will cooperate with the work of Brother Zhongfu, firmly grasp the right to speak in the hands of the government, and live up to the expectations of the president. ”

"Well, I believe in Sussa's ability and confidence. Xianxian, you and I will return to Jinan together. If Zhongfu and Weichang are not there, your burden will be heavier. ”

"Rest assured, your subordinates will do their best." The four King Kongs under his command have been distributed, Wu Chenxuan also went back to his sleeper car to make amends to his wife, I don't know how the husband and wife communicated, anyway, the next day Mrs. Wang Yunning met with representatives of the women's community in Xi'an with great energy, and also attended a public welfare speech in Xi'an to donate to the disaster area. It was only after lunch that the headquarters met with the government and military dignitaries in the northwest and gave further instructions on the next step in the planning of earthquake relief and economic and social development in the northwest region.

Before you know it, the first year of the empire has passed, and although it is not calm, the curtain has come down as the hour hand points to the sky without hesitation.