Chapter 1 Retreat from the West and Construction from the East (Revision)
Iron Wing Eagle Yang Chapter 1 West Retreat and East Construction (Repair)
Chapter 1: Withdraw from the west and build (repair) the Iron Wing Eagle Yang
On March 8, 1917 (February 23 in the Russian calendar), International Women's Day, about 130,000 male and female workers in 50 factories in Petrograd went on strike and marched, kicking off the February Revolution.
Seeing that the tide was turning, Nicholas II was forced to retire on March 15 in favor of his brother Mikhail. The next day, Mikhail also announced his abdication. In this way, the Romanov dynasty, which had ruled Russia for 304 years, was overwhelmed by the February Revolution.
The bourgeois-democratic revolution in Russia was victorious.
Nicholas II tried to bring back troops from the front to Petrograd to suppress the uprising, but the troops near Petrograd had already revolted. The tsar's crusade was blocked halfway, and the entire capital was in the hands of the insurrectionary people.
The workers and rebel soldiers seized the Munitions Factory and the Artillery Headquarters, capturing 40,000 rifles, 30,000 pistols and a large quantity of ammunition.
The Bolsheviks led the masses into the prison and released political prisoners, and the released Bolsheviks immediately rushed to the workers' quarters to fight, and more and more troops joined the uprising.
According to statistics, the number of troops participating in the uprising was only 600 on the night of March 11, but it increased to 10,200 on the morning of March 12, 25,700 at noon, and 66,700 in the evening.
On the evening of March 12, the tsar's ministers held their last meeting at the MariΓ‘nska Palace, but were soon arrested.
After the February Revolution, there was a situation in Russia in which two regimes coexisted, which was rare in history: the bourgeois Provisional Government and the Soviet of Workers' Peasants' and Soldiers' Deputies, which became known as the February Revolution in Russia.
The Red Guards led by the Communists possessed weapons and equipment secretly provided by Gu Weijun on behalf of the Chinese Renaissance Party, so that they had a greater advantage when fighting the Tsar's non-commissioned officers and students.
The February Revolution was victorious, but Tang Yunyang knew that this was not the beginning of the Russian Revolution. The more armed Soviet power would not easily put power in the hands of the weak bourgeoisie, and the next revolution was sure to be brewing.
China was not calm at this time, and in order to show that China was a big country, the Beijing government, lured by the interests of Western countries, ran towards the battlefield.
On March 14, 1917, the Chinese government of Duan Qirui in Beijing announced that it had severed diplomatic relations with Germany and was preparing to enter a state of war.
Of course, when China entered the war, it was not an armed army that could be provided, but only labor and cheap industrial raw materials.
Tang Yunyang, who got up early in the morning, usually felt a little lazy, although it was only for a short time. So in the early morning, in the face of the bread and sausages that his wife had equipped him, he did not choose beer.
Strong coffee has always been his first choice.
Gu Weijun obviously belongs to the kind of diligent person, when he gets up every morning, he will come to Tang Yunyang to talk about some new ideas he formed last night.
"Chairman, I have to go back to the United States, but I'm still a little worried about the point we've just formed! If we don't guarantee enough military power there, I'm afraid that our property will suffer serious losses! β
Obviously, the change in the attitude of the United States has made him somewhat worried.
"Well, it's not impossible, but they're always dealing with a formidable German army. If my prediction is correct, then there will soon be big moves on the Russian side, and even Russia will withdraw from the war.
At that time, the American, British, and French forces will have to prepare to face the full military strength of Germany, or they will be more worried than we are! β
Gu Weijun added milk and sugar to his coffee while thinking about Tang Yunyang's words.
"So if we continue to withdraw the main force of the Thunder International mercenaries from France, will it affect our company's performance in the future war?"
"That's not a problem, when the U.S. troops arrive, especially after they are armed, we should have all left there by then, otherwise I will be worried!"
It is 1917, and according to history, the war will end by the end of next year. But now the situation has changed, and the mechanized air-ground battle has long caused a river of blood on the battlefield on the Western Front.
After Tang Yunyang left, the mercenaries of Thunder International did not receive any important tasks except for the flying team.
First, the British and French armies became cautious, and at the same time, the British and French governments began to tacitly begin to reduce the amount of business with the company.
But when they buy weapons and equipment, they are even more willing to spend money. Because of the absence of the Thunder International's participation in the war, and the change in the form of the war, the German offensive was even more difficult to deal with.
After working with Mike. Lang's contact, Tang Yunyang reached a consensus with him.
The productivity of the MPM military-industrial complex should be tilted towards civilian facilities in due course, and if the war ends too quickly, then it will be in time to build it when the war wounds are recovered.
In addition, due to the full production of the factories in Boston, Nancy, the Netherlands, and Batavia, the number of large "H" airships has reached 120. For the time being, there are enough airships.
Their intention was to trade the blueprint and production patents for a long-range, three-engine passenger-cargo aircraft in exchange for the value of the airships. In a sense, the MPM military-industrial complex has come to an end.
"Mr. Gu, it's time for us to get out of there, especially since the focus of our main business is shifting to Batavia. Both the land and the resources and facilities here are enough for us to use. As for the plan of the transfer, I am afraid that this matter will have to be decided by Nancy. Miss to tell you! β
Sitting next to Tang Yunyang was Nancy. Green & Jane. Merlin, and that Elena. Belle. Sitting opposite them were Gu Weijun and his wife, and this kind of conversation, generally speaking, Jane and Elena, two women who did not understand Chinese, did not interject.
"Yes, we have a fairly detailed plan!"
Nancy. When Green heard Tang Yunyang's instructions, he took out a stack of thick materials from the briefcase on the side, these were the plans that Tang Yunyang asked her to draw up to sell the shares of the MPM Military Industrial Group.
"It's not in our interest to sell them all, but in the West, no country like the United States, Britain, or France will not like a tycoon like the boss. So we have to sell most of the shares and in order to narrow the attention of others, I guess our remaining shares should be mostly kept in Cather. In the hands of Mr. Merlin! β
Hear Cather. Merlin's name, Gu Weijun's mind spun around. He understands that this is still party property, although most of its proceeds are used for the cause of the Chinese Rejuvenation Party.
"Before we sell our shares, we must try to get rid of our weapons and equipment, especially the aircraft, warships and combat vehicles, and all kinds of weapons and equipment that the US military needs.
For this reason, the production of our T1 Gray Wolf tank and Sabre A aircraft can be suspended, the production line will be dismantled and shipped to Batavia, and the factory will be fully engaged in the production of weapons needed by the American and Allied armies.
As for the shares we own, we will liquidate them when the price of the shares is high, and use them to pay for the complete set of steelmaking equipment purchased from the United States.
This matter asked him to find Charles. Jin Lai, manipulating the financial business is his forte. β
Gu Weijun is somewhat reluctant to leave the West, especially since he believes that the West may not interfere too much in China's development. At least according to their propaganda, they should not interfere by force. Gu Weijun still yearns for the United States and is willing to establish a very good relationship with him.
"And what about the U.S. company? Do we have to deal with our property there as well? And what about the workers in France? There are not many troops, and it will not take more than a few times to transport them by airship, but what about the workers? Their sheer number doomed them to leave quickly. β
On the side, taking advantage of Gu Weijun and Nancy. Of course, Tang Yunyang had already stuffed a large piece of bread and sausage into his stomach. Then he lit another cigar and raised his hand.
"I'll talk about it.
Skilled mechanics are now going to start shipping to Batavia. At the same time we recruited French workers on a small scale, and I believe that the French in Nancy will be happy.
As for the novices, or people who don't have any skills yet, Caser. Mr. Merlin was going to try to form a construction company, which would sell our old fast front and some of the production lines that could be used for civilian use, and the Chinese new workers would produce them.
The company's proceeds are used to cover the cost of our future international students studying in the West! β
This time, Gu Weijun figured out that Tang Yunyang's original intention was not only to make war money, but it seems that he did not intend to leave the post-war reconstruction problem to others.
"I want to tell Zhu Binhou that before our capital is withdrawn, after our equipment is withdrawn, no matter who dares to attack Nancy City's idea, we must beat him up and be afraid, especially if we are willing to use special forces.
Use them to cut off those who are dissatisfied with us, especially those who lead us, not only to kill him but also to bring down his family.
As for the army, all but the tank brigade should come here as soon as possible. If Patton is going to return to serve in the U.S. Army, then let him go back.
T1 Gray Wolf tank, you can sell it to the Americans, but not to the French and British. The production line of other weapons was dismantled and shipped to Batavia as soon as possible. Mr. Gu, you have to pay attention to these things before we sell our shares. β
Gu Weijin sighed in his heart, he knew that the withdrawal of the main forces of the Chinese Renaissance Party from the West was already an irreversible thing. Although he felt that it was a little early, it seemed to him that the war might continue.
When I think about the Russian Bolshevik Party, which is funded by the MPM military-industrial complex, it is difficult to predict what will happen again. When will they move to the German military port of Kiel? What if soon?
"The last question is, what about our international students?"
"Those who have completed their studies and do not plan to further their studies will return to China to participate in the construction. The rest of the people are still in the West, and they need to be properly taken care of by the Chinese Association. I believe that no government will be willing to increase the population at once, so this is not a matter of too much worry. But it's especially important for students who are learning cutting-edge technology, and they have to be prioritized in Batavia! β
Gu Weijun nodded.
"Looks like construction is going to start on a large scale here in Batavia!"
Tang Yunyang shook his head slightly mysteriously.
"No, you are wrong Mr. Gu, this place is about to start a war. But the first place to fight is probably in Japan! β
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