Chapter Seventy-Nine: Return to Yaogang to deal with the emperor

Sent away Yan Boju, Lu Chengxiang, Lu Bingyi, Yan Xing and Xiao Hongyu and their delegation to Hexi, Zhang Zhimu, Chen Yufeng, Ouyang He, and them, took Li Wei and Li Jing to follow Fan Chengkun and Mu Yi and their naval generals, took a car to Weinan, and then boarded the Xiurong warship and sailed to Lingshui Wharf. Liu Yun and Liu Chenghuang were left in Xi'an to take charge of Shaanxi's military security.

Before leaving, Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He also assigned Liu Yun and them the task of participating in economic construction. Liu Yun and the others also know that there is no big battle to fight for the time being, and the 200,000 troops must participate in labor in addition to training, otherwise it will be a big burden to raise so many troops with a lot of money. Therefore, Liu Yun and Liu Chenghuang both said that they would actively participate in the construction of the place and leave a good impression on the Sanqin fathers.

On Xiurong, everyone is much more relaxed. Chen Yufeng: They returned triumphantly, and they were very comfortable. Today's day is also exceptionally good, everyone is chatting and drinking tea on the deck, looking at the scenery on both sides of the Wei River.

Seeing Li Wei and Li Jing coming, Zhang Zhimu asked them to sit down, and said to Li Wei: "Li Wei, you are now the deputy commander, don't go and be a gunner if you have nothing to do." After going back, I arranged for someone to quickly get out the firing table of the 203 caliber cannon. Before the end of the year, the 203 gun will be on the ship. ”

"I told Li Yunhe about this, and I can't finish the ejaculation in half a year." Li Wei said.

"If you can't finish it, the 203 gun will be on the ship at the end of the year, and you should try to do it as soon as possible." Zhang Zhimu said, "After I go back, the main gun of the Xiurong will also be replaced with the 203 gun." ”

"Mr. Zhang, now our six Fu ships and two centipede ships have been deck reinforced and installed with 130 cannons. If we launch two more steel-hulled ships at the end of the year, then there will be 14 130 cannons and three 203 cannons on the warship. With this kind of firepower, we can drive to Luoyang or Xiangfan, and we can blow them all up with artillery directly. Fan Chengkun said, "When we finish bombing, the infantry will go up again." ”

"Huh!" Ouyang He said with a smile, "Just like Mr. Zhang said, as long as our warships can reach, within the range of our artillery, it is ours." ”

Mu Yi gritted his teeth and said, "One day, when we meet the ship of the Francois and the Portuguese, we can give them a little color." There are also those Japanese robbers, when we meet them in the future, we will not leave any of them, and we will bombard them into the sea. Especially the Franco-mans, after they occupied Luzon, the people who killed us didn't treat our people as human beings at all. ”

"Don't worry, everyone, when I have a wharf on the Yangtze River, I will build a bigger boat. Now our Xiurong is only 1,500 tons, and in the future, we will build a 15,000-ton giant ship, and then we will have the capital to cross the oceans and seas. We're going to make those who covet us submit to us. Especially the pirates, we must beat them to the obedience. Zhang Zhimu said, "However, we still have to calm down and handle our own affairs well." ”

"When will we be able to send troops to Henan?" Li Wei asked a little anxiously.

"Who said we were going to send troops to Henan?" Chen Yufeng interjected and asked.

"Henan Huguang can't always leave it to Li Zicheng and them, right?" Li Wei didn't speak, and Li Jing asked rhetorically.

"You bastards, you are not allowed to go out and talk nonsense in the future," Chen Yufeng said, "Whether or not we can send troops to Henan depends on whether the emperor has made an order, and secondly, whether we are ready or not." ”

"Li Wei, you still have a task after you go back, that is, to prepare for the establishment of a blasting application laboratory." Zhang Zhimu said, "You should study and test various parameters such as detonation speed and energy in detail. It is necessary to be able to calculate the pressure and chamber pressure of the bullet and shell when it is excited. It provides a theoretical basis for the accurate design of guns and guns in the future. Also, follow me to the Hutuo River Reservoir construction site immediately, where a large earth and rock blasting is about to take place. I think there are some places where it is better to use the method of directional blasting to solve it all at once. ”

"What do you mean by directional blasting?" Li Wei asked.

Zhang Zhimu took a little water with his fingers, drew a diagram on the table, and said: "If we have our backs to the mountain and arrange ** along the arc surface, then when ** explodes at the same time, the direction of the explosion will be along the normal direction of this arc surface." According to this principle, it is not possible to determine the direction of blasting. For example, if we want to lift a small mountain bag to the side, we can make a hole in the mountain bag, arrange a large number of ** according to this principle, and then detonate it at the same time, as long as the ** amount is enough, we can lift the mountain bag into place at once. ”

Li Wei nodded and said, "Hmm! There is a door. ”

"However, what kind of ** can be used, how powerful it can be, this needs to be measured in your laboratory, and there is a theoretical basis to calculate how much ** is needed." Zhang Zhimu said.

"Mr. Zhang, to be honest, I had an idea about testing ** before, but I haven't been in a hurry to do it. I'll do it right away when I go back this time. Li Wei said.

"Directional blasting technology has to be mastered. The diversion project in Shaanxi is likely to require a lot of directional blasting to complete. Zhang Zhimu said, "After we go back, let's take the Hutuo River Reservoir to practice." ”

"Mr. Zhang, how much can you use at one time for directional blasting?" Li Wei asked.

"It depends on the need, and the most is not counted." When Zhang Zhimu knew about his previous life, it seemed that he would have a blast of tens of thousands of tons at most. Of course, that's not as good as ***.

"Now there is an advantage, that is, ammonium nitrate can be produced in large quantities," Ouyang He said, "If we use *** on a completely large scale, we can't afford to use it." ”

When the boat arrived at the mouth of the Wei River, Chen Yufeng pointed to the Yellow River that was about to enter and said: "Zhimu, look, there is the Yellow River and Tongguan in front of you, when are you going to build a bridge here?" ”

"When the Yellow River Bridge is completed, we can build the bridge here, maybe we don't have to wait until then." Zhang Zhimu said, "This year, the train can be repaired to Taiyuan." I plan to start building the railway from Taiyuan to Fenglingdu next year. The direction of the railway is basically along the banks of the Fen River. At that time, several bridges had to be built on the Fen River. When the time comes, we can build a railroad bridge here. ”

"A bridge for both railways and roads?" Ouyang He, they didn't understand.

"Yes, it's a two-story bridge, the next level is a railway bridge, and the upper level is a road bridge." Zhang Zhimu explained.

"Oh!" Ouyang He understood, "And then build a railway from Tongguan to Xi'an?" ”

"The railway from Tongguan to Xi'an is easy to repair, and we can build this section of the railway along the old canal." Zhang Zhimu said, "I deliberately looked at this section of the road. It was built along the bank of the canal. ”

After entering the Yellow River, the boat went upriver to the north, entering the Fen River from Hejin. The people on deck lost the excitement of just getting on the ship, and went back to the cabin to rest.

There was no one else, Ouyang He said to Zhang Zhimu: "Mr. Zhang, regarding the treatment of the mighty generals who surrendered in the Dashun Army, I discussed it with Mr. Chen, and I think we should give General Ningde an answer as soon as possible, otherwise it will not be good for a long time." Judging from the telegrams they sent back, the contributions of those generals were still different. The general Wang Yi, who surrendered from Zhuang Langwei and had good character and ability, could not be treated the same as those behind. Our opinion is that Wang Yi can enjoy the treatment of deputy division, and the others can enjoy the treatment of deputy regiment, what do you think? ”

"I have no opinion," Zhang Zhimu said, "since you have finished discussing, you can send a telegram to Ning De and Li Kui." ”

"Okay, but these people, I think they have to go back to the kiln for training, and we also have to see if they are suitable to lead soldiers in our team." Ouyang He said, "Of course, even if they are not suitable for leading troops, they must also have a suitable arrangement." I think the officers in Zhou Yuji's team should also be arranged in this way. ”

"You're thoughtful, just do it." Zhang Zhimu completely agreed with Ouyang He's opinion.

Chen Yufeng said: "We have to make arrangements for their families. Yang Jing had already arranged for someone to transport their military uniforms and other equipment to them. Those reorganized armies, put on our military uniforms, and the thoughts in their hearts will be different all of a sudden. ”

"Yang Jing's contribution this time is not small, and the logistics matter has not been delayed a little. I really don't get it. Ouyang He said in admiration.

"Huh! Yang Jing is very stable, this time he also wanted to go to the front line to fight, and Yang Yulin also interceded with him. I asked them, Yang Jing doesn't care about the logistics grain, you can choose someone who can do things. They all had nothing to say. Zhang Zhimu said with a smile.

"Zhimu! What are you going to do about this troublesome thing, little Hongyu? Chen Yufeng said, "Everything about you is not a trivial matter. ”

"I've been avoiding this matter, and now I don't need to," Mr. Zhang said, "Go home, I'll let Huang Yukun do it." ”

"Haha!" Ouyang He laughed and said, "Mr. Zhang, what a master!" This matter is handed over to Mr. Huang, and she has to do it well. Hehe! ”

"Let's do this quickly," Chen Yufeng said, "Man's husband, don't drag things out like this." ”

Zhang Zhimu thought to himself, "Uncle Chen, you don't have a backache when you stand and talk." It wasn't your turn. ”

Xiurong arrived at Lingshui Wharf at ten o'clock in the morning the next day, and the boat saw the wharf before docking, and Zhang Zhimu saw that there were already many people on the wharf. It seems that they are the ones who know that the Xiurong is back and have come to pick up the ship.

As soon as the boat docked at the dock, Zhang Zhimu found that Yang Yulin was on the dock with Xiaoqing and Xiaohu, and Sister-in-law Xu was also on the dock with Gao Jinfeng and Gao Guixiang. They all came from the kiln hill to the wharf. Behind them stood Li Yan, Qiu Laodong, and Zhang Bengui.

Originally, the family wanted to hold a triumphant meeting to welcome the conference, but Zhang Zhimu did not agree to discuss it with Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He. None of them wanted to be too ostentatious.

But Chen Yufeng and the others returned from the expedition after all, and it was impossible for the leaders of the kiln gang at home not to come.

Zhang Zhimu, who got off the boat, first pulled the two children and asked, "You didn't go to school today?" ”

"It's Sunday." Xiaoqing said.

"Oh!" Zhang Zhimu kissed the two children and said, "Go home at night and see good things for you." He went over and pretended to kiss Yang Yulin, but Yang Yulin dodged in a flash. It caused everyone to laugh.

At this time, Li Yan came over and took Zhang Zhimu's hand and said, "Thank you Mr. Zhang, are you okay?" I heard..."

"It's okay, it's good!" Zhang Zhimu stopped Li Yan's question with his hand, and Li Yan understood that this matter was not easy for outsiders to know, so he nodded. Zhang Zhimu went over again to shake hands with Qiu Laodong and Zhang Bengui.

Chen Yufeng also said hello to his family and came over to shake hands with Li Yan, Qiu Laodong, and Zhang Bengui. Chen Yufeng shook hands with Zhang Bengui and said, "Old thing, you are alive today, and you know that you have come to greet me." ”

"Beautiful you, I welcome you? I'm Mr. Yingzhang, by the way, let's see if you have lost any parts of your old thing? "Zhang Bingchen and Chen Yufeng pinched when they met.

Fan Chengkun asked people to arrange lunch in advance, and everyone had lunch at Lingshui Wharf. Yang Yulin sat next to Zhang Zhimu and asked Zhang Zhimu: "Hey! Blame you, why didn't the little red jade come back with you? ”

Chen Yufeng heard this, and Chen Yufeng said: "Yulin, I want to thank the little red jade girl this time, if it weren't for her, Zhimu would be annoyed this time." ”

Yang Yulin listened to Chen Yufeng's words, and was shocked, and the chopsticks she had just picked up almost fell off, "What happened?" Say it. Yang Yulin asked Zhang Zhimu anxiously.

"What's the matter? You can't go back and talk about it. Zhang Zhimu stopped Yang Yulin.

Yang Yulin also knew that there were some things that could not be said here, so she didn't ask again. But she didn't taste this meal.

After a while, Li Yan and the others sat over. Li Yan said: "Mr. Zhang, it seems that our Emperor Chongzhen is coming back." Their officials have all returned to Shanxi. It is said that officials in Shaanxi will soon take up their posts. ”

"Let them come, just follow our rules and let them come. However, they cannot accept money from the people, and they cannot send labor. Otherwise, according to **. Zhang Zhimu said, "Our police should not be too polite to them. Violators were directly arrested and put in prison. ”

Qiu Laodong said: "Don't be afraid of other places, the trouble is that those people along the Qinshui coast are just going to use those officials to do something." We have to collect taxes, and they would probably rather hand them over to the officials of the court than teach us. ”

Ouyang He said: "We sent a regiment over, and those officials who did not follow the rules were dealt with by the police. Those people in Qinshui want to make a move, we are absolutely welcome, some people, don't have to wait for the tax, just let us grab the handle and attack directly. We must not let them make waves. ”

"Yes!" Zhang Zhimu said, "There is no need to be patient now, just do what Mr. Ouyang said." Old boss Qiu, you have the specific situation, and this matter is fully handed over to you. ”

"Good!" Old Qiu said, "Just have your words." ”

"These things are easy to do," Ouyang He said, "but we have to see some of their movements from Emperor Chongzhen's actions. It's been a few years, and the army of the imperial court has not fought, and they have also accumulated some strength, and some people are going to make a move. ”

As soon as Zhang Zhimu and the others arrived at Yaogang by boat, on the wharf, a soldier came to report that Gonggong Li was waiting in the Yaogang office building, saying that there was a holy decree.

Chen Yufeng smiled bitterly and said, "Hehe! The gelding donkey is still very well informed, and now it is waiting. Zhimu guess what's going on with the emperor? ”

"The silver for the first half of the year has just been borrowed, so you won't borrow the silver for the second half of the year right away, right?" Zhang Zhimu said.

"Perhaps, they know that we are going to collect money in Shanxi this year, and they want to intervene." Li Yan guessed.

"No, they won't borrow two million taels of silver from us because of the little money they collected in Shanxi. No matter how stupid this account is, the emperor can calculate it. Zhang Zhimu said, "Forget it, forget them." They can do whatever they like. Anyway, without us to feed them, they are nothing. ”

What Zhang Zhimu didn't expect was that Emperor Chongzhen was still very sophisticated, he didn't borrow money this time and mentioned something else, but made friends, said a bunch of good things, and then asked Zhang Zhimu to send a dredger to help them dredge the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.

Zhang Zhimu understood that Emperor Chongzhen really needed to dredge the canal, but he was so close to sending officials back at the same time, because he didn't want to fall out with the kiln gang people, and he did everything he needed.

Zhang Zhimu took the holy decree and read it, and said to Gonggong Li: "Gonggong Li has worked hard, I have accepted the holy decree, you can go back!" ”

"And when will your dredging boat depart?" Gonggong Li asked.

"It's none of your business, we'll leave when we're ready. Go back. "Zhang Zhimu is very annoyed by this Gonggong Li.

"Don't mind! I'm going to go with the sand dredger. "Father-in-law Li is unforgiving.

"Didn't the holy decree say that our ship is going with you?" Zhang Zhimu said, "You better go back." ”

"The will given to me by the Holy God is to go with the boat." Gonggong Li knew that he was leaving today, and it would be difficult to talk about the ship.

"It has nothing to do with us what the will you get, I haven't received it. Drop-off! "Zhang Zhimu ordered the eviction of customers.

"Do you have to wait until the decree arrives?" Gonggong Li asked.

"Wait until you get the decree." After Zhang Zhimu answered, Li Gonggong was angry and wanted to pump himself. In this case, it's okay to fool others. Zhang Zhimu didn't eat this at all, he knew that Gonggong Li didn't dare to ask for a holy decree for this matter. In that case, the emperor would have to scold them to death.

Zhang Zhimu had no intention of sending any sand dredging boats to dredge the canal for the emperor. The river on my side can't be dredged. How can there be a ship to do this?

finally sent away Gonggong Li. Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He came over together.

Ouyang He said: "The emperor still doesn't dare to fall out with us, he sent Gonggong Li to talk about this matter, just to see how we react to the officials they sent again." ”

"We must completely solve the problem of those people along the Qinshui coast by the end of this year," Zhang Zhimu said. ”

Li Yan said: "General Zhou Yuji sent a telegram saying that he would come back recently. ”

"Very well, if he doesn't come back, we want to ask him back. Our next step involves a lot of them. Zhang Zhimu said, "We should also discuss some things in Ordos." ”

"I think let's do this today, let Mr. Zhang and the old things go home first. The whole family is waiting. Zhang Bengui spoke.

In fact, Zhang Zhimu has long wanted to go home, this time he went out, a lot of things happened, and he really wanted to go back and talk to Huang Yukun. With Huang Yukun by his side, Zhang Zhimu just felt very down-to-earth.

Zhang Zhimu also knew that Xiaoqing and Xiaohu were waiting at home for a long time. Zhang Zhimu has developed a habit of bringing them back some good things wherever he goes. They're used to it, too.

At this time, Huang Yukun was looking forward to Zhang Zhimu coming back as soon as possible, because he heard Yang Yulin come back and say that they were in a lot of trouble on the road, and it was Xiao Hongyu who rescued Zhang Zhimu this time. Huang Yukun was anxious to know what had happened. Seeing Huang Yukun's appearance, his cousin said, "What are you in a hurry, didn't he come back well." Nothing else is useless, it's better to have nothing to do than anything! ”

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Mt. Fuji erupted, Japan was earthquaked. --Progress of "Memories of the Southern Song Dynasty".