Chapter 60 A New Plan Entering the Hexi Corridor

Zhang Zhimu's words shocked everyone, but everyone believed what Zhang Zhimu said.

Lu Chengxiang couldn't help but blurt out: "If this project is successful, then all the big ships from the South Seas can enter the Yangtze River, then the Han River, then the Jialing River, cross the Qinling Mountains through the locks to Xi'an and then enter Weishui, enter the Yellow River and then enter the Fen River, and then go to Lingshui Wharf." Our kiln products can also be loaded from Lingshui Wharf and shipped directly to Nanyang. It's like a dream! ”

"Let's work together to realize this dream together!" Zhang Zhimu said.

Li Yan asked: "Just talking about Weishui, how many sand dredging boats did Li Yunhe and his shipyard come up with?" ”

"Two of them have already started clearing the sand on the Weinan side." Zhang Zhimu said, "But that's not enough. Li Yunhe and the others are building a large sand dredging boat, and the original sand dredging ship should be considered to pass through the Kaiyuan New River, and it should not be too large. The channel on the other side of the Wei River is wide enough that they are building large sand dredging boats. However, this is a big project, and it will not take a few days to pay off. I also think that we need to organize a special department to take care of the sand digging. Because the excavated sand needs to be transported and stacked at the site. That's a lot of mud and sand. Don't pile up on the river, it will rush into the river again when it rains. ”

"I'll arrange this." "We have studied and selected a large impact ditch and are going to build a wharf there, and all the sediment transported by barge will be unloaded onto the conveyor belt on the wharf, and the conveyor belt on the wharf will transport them directly to the impact ditch," Lu Bingyi said. In front of this impact ditch, we can see a dam to hold the water up. It was a dozen miles long impact ditch, and when it was filled, a lot of fields could be created. ”

Li Mao heard Lu Bingyi say this and asked: "If we can really use the method of sand dredging to clean up the river, then can we also clean up the Jingshui, Luohe, Qinghe, and Bahe rivers, so that Shaanxi can form a river transportation network." But I think it can really work, where the Yellow River and the Huai River converge on our side, the river was originally not easy to walk, and after our dredging boat took a little time to clean up, the navigation conditions are much better now. ”

"I think we're going to set up a river management committee! This committee was managed by Tang Jingyao, and now its main task is to clean up the course of the Wei River. Zhang Zhimu suggested.

"I'll see it!" Lu Bingyi agreed.

There was no objection to this.

Zhang Zhimu saw that everyone had no problems, and said: "The next thing is actually related to the Qin Straight Road that we want to cultivate. I took a look, and the Qin Straight Road starts from Xianyang, and there is a long way to pass through the Mu Us Desert after crossing the Great Wall. Perhaps during the Qin Dynasty, the desert had not yet developed here. But now if we want to repair Qin Zhidao, we are facing a problem of controlling the desert. Otherwise, when we finish building the road, a wind will bury the road. In fact, Zhang Zhimu has long known that in his previous life, only the Chinese created the miracle of building roads in the desert because he invented this very effective method of fixing sand with grass squares.

Li Yan has just returned from Ordos, and he knows the horror of the desert, "Mr. Zhang's desert is too terrible, otherwise we will change the road and avoid the desert." ”

"Not only do I not want to get out of the way, but I also want to take care of the desert." Zhang Zhimu said, "I have a way to protect the road from being buried by the sand, but I think the more difficult thing is to make the desert green." It is necessary to use those plants that are adapted to the desert environment, such as sea buckthorn, red willow, saxon grass and other drought-tolerant plants, to cover the desert and turn the desert into an oasis. ”

"There are two things terrible about the desert, one is that the sand flows with the wind, and what you grow can be buried by a gust of wind; The second is drought, and nothing can survive without water. "Li Yan is well aware of the situation in the desert.

"So! We can use grass lattices to fix the moving sand dunes and fences to block the quicksand. When the plants we planted take root, the sand can grow when they are buried. In fact, the desert is generally dry above, and there is still moisture below due to the action of capillaries. As long as those red willow sea buckthorn and the like can take root. Zhang Zhimu said, "Regarding the matter of water, I think we can divert water." There are also many rivers and lakes in the Mu Us Desert, and the Yellow River is also abundant. To reduce evaporation, we can use cement pipes to divert water to the desert. In particular, water can be diverted along the road, and the desert on both sides of the road can be greened first. In fact, there are many ways to control the desert, such as when there is a big flood, the flood can be diverted to the desert, and the soil carried by the flood can cover the desert. Even a small layer of soil will have the effect of fixing sand. Then we can plant trees and grass. ”

"I think that since Mr. Zhang has such determination, we will set up a special department to study the control of the desert, and if our troops cooperate, we can also use some prisoners to participate in the control of the desert. This department that controls the desert can be directly administered by the Ordos region. Lu Bingyi suggested.

"Mr. Lu's suggestion is very good, I think in a short period of time, this department will first participate in the construction of desert highways, control the deserts on both sides of the highway, and then slowly sum up experience and slowly expand." Zhang Zhimu affirmed Lu Bingyi's suggestion.

"It's probably going to be a long-term thing, and someone needs to plant saplings, collect grass seeds, and so on." Li Yan said, "If you have a long-term plan, there will be no benefit." ”

"If you can plant red willow trees and artificially plant cistanche, then you can see the benefits. If a large area of greening can be successful, it can also be comprehensively utilized. "There is another thing that I would like to ask for your opinions, and that is that we want to build a bridge across the Yellow River at the meanders of the river." How about you take a look? ”

Some people were not surprised by Zhang Zhimu's suggestion, but Li Yan said: "Mr. Zhang, although the river in that place does not enter the Shanshan Gorge and the flow speed is not large, the river surface there is very wide. The sediment at the bottom of the river is deeper than that of the Fen River, and building a bridge is not an easy task. ”

"I'm not worried about the technology. We have cement and steel bars are even more fearless. Zhang Zhimu said, "My idea is that after the construction of the Fenhe Bridge, the construction of a real Yellow River bridge will begin immediately." At that time, Ordos and Shaanxi were connected. ”

"As long as there are no technical problems, then build. I support! Lu Chengxiang spoke again.

"Well, if there is no other opinion, I will ask Li Yunhe to send someone to start drilling at the bottom of the river in that area," Zhang Zhimu said, "and there is another thing to do is to build Baotou." I plan to build a double-track railway to Baiyun Mountain in Baotou to the north after the construction of the double-track railway from Datong to Yaogang. Build a power plant in the Baiyun Mountains, and then build a large steel plant. At present, the steel on the other side of the smelting yard is far from meeting the needs of our rapid development. ”

Lu Chengxiang said: "During the Qin and Han dynasties, coal and iron were produced in Baotou. Don't know if there's enough iron ore there? ”

"Not only is there enough iron ore there, but there are also a lot of minerals that we need, so you don't have to worry about that." Zhang Zhimu said, "We will strive to be able to smelt steel there first within two years." If you don't have any opinions, I'll ask Li Dong and them to organize people to go over for a field trip first, and then Mr. Lu will organize people to help them make a detailed plan. ”

"Since Mr. Zhang has decided on such a thing, we will do it. This is a move in advance, and if we don't have enough steel, it will restrict our development. We're growing faster and faster, and in less than two years, our steel will be even tighter. At that time, if the steel mill in Baotou could be put into operation, it would be able to solve a big problem," Lu Bingyi agreed with Zhang Zhimu's idea, "However, our power plant must be built first, and then the cement plant will be built." It may take more than a decade to complete the construction there. We're going to take a long-term view. ”

"Huh! We don't have a problem with what is good for us. With those big things out of the way, let's talk about the small things in front of us. Yan Boju said, "The original thatched huts around our kiln have been cleaned once, and now they have all been built again. If one of those places is on fire, it will burn a large area. I don't know where this man came from. Is it a solution? ”

"Huh!" Lu Chengxiang also said with a haha, "In the past, most of the people who came to Yaogang were disaster victims, but now it is different. Those who heard at home that life was good here in Yaogang all dragged their families over. It's easy for them to find a job individually, but we can't get them all a house, and it's okay to arrange a dormitory for them, but what about the big family they come from? There was no way, so they all built their own sheds around the kiln and built their own dwellings. ”

Lu Bingyi took over and said: "This is really a problem, those children can't go to school?" In fact, they just need to arrange for their children to go to school and kindergarten. Their women can also be freed up and get a job. ”

"It's a really big problem, it's impossible for us to do it all, but it's also impossible for the new workers to take care of the house on their own." Zhang Zhimu said, "Do you have a good way to see it?" ”

"In fact, Mr. Zhang just mentioned that it is impossible for new workers to solve housing by themselves, but is it possible for old workers to solve housing by themselves?" Lu Chengxiang said, "Now, although many of the workers live in houses, the houses are still owned by the company, not their own, and they have no right to buy and sell." In my opinion, in the future, the houses built by our company will be built into the kind of one-bedroom and one-kitchen houses, and after the workers have a certain amount of savings, they want to solve the larger houses by themselves, and we can provide a preferential price to sell them the houses, so that we can build more houses with the money we have earned. ”

"Yes, yes! Mr. Lu's method is good, our workers' income is not low, they all want to have their own houses, no matter how good the company's house is, it is still the company. Lu Bingyi said, "Those husbands and wives who both work in our company can give them preferential loans and let them buy houses." In this case, they can just deduct it from their salary on a monthly basis. ”

Zhang Zhimu knew that Lu Bingyi meant to buy a house with a mortgage.

"I think it's better to build more one-room, one-kitchen houses for the families of those workers to move out of thatched huts." "Let the people of the Women's Committee go to them and mobilize them to send their children to school and the children to kindergarten, so that their families can be liberated and they can have more income if they work." ”

"Huang Yukun told me that the population of our kiln gang plus Xiurong is already more than one million, and we must re-carry out a construction plan." Zhang Zhimu said, "Building a house is a big deal, and Mr. Lu wants to plan out the land for building a house." It is good to have supporting living facilities, such as public toilets, vegetable markets, bathing halls, etc. ”

"I'll study this matter with Liu Bensheng and Mr. Huang when I go back." Lu Bingyi said.

"The next step of the construction of our kiln gang will also go to a higher level, and I think our asphalt pavement is very good." Zhang Zhimu said, "In the future, there can be no open soil in Yaogang City, and the open soil must be greened." All roads should be asphalted, and those that cannot be asphalted should be paved with bricks or stones. ”

"Oops! It's great to say that this is good, and there won't be a lot of dirt when it's windy. Lu Chengxiang said exaggeratedly.

"I also want to renovate the square in our kiln." Zhang Zhimu said, "We should cover the square with stone slabs, drill some holes in the stone slabs, install electric lights, and cover the glass." A musical fountain will also be built. It is an artificial fountain made with a high-pressure water pump, which can be controlled by music. ”

What Zhang Zhimu said was a bit beyond the imagination of these people, but what they could know was that this thing would definitely look good.

But Lu Chengxiang asked: "How much money does this cost?" ”

"Not too much," Zhang Zhimu said, "these things will not only bring enjoyment to the people of Yaogang, but its reputation will spread far and wide, which is also part of the soft power of our Yaogang." ”

Today's meeting was very relaxed, but it was also very warm. Because now is the most proud time for the kiln people. Finally, Zhang Zhimu said: "It's May now. I would like to visit Xi'an in early June. The route I was going to take was to first go to the meander, from there to cross the Yellow River, and then follow Liu Yun's march route to Xianyang and then to Xi'an. Along the way, I wanted to see the military and civilians there. At the same time, let's also examine this section of Qin Zhidao. I think it was time for Qin Zhidao to start work at that time. ”

"I will immediately arrange for people to go to Qinzhidao to inspect the design in several ways, and mark out which places need to build bridges and which need to open mountains. By the time you go, it's time to get to work. Lu Bingyi said, "I'll arrange the work in hand and go with you." ”

Yan Xing also said: "I also happened to go to Shaanxi to see the situation there, and I also went all the way with you." ”

Lu Bingyi and Yan Xing said: "Everyone said that they wanted to go with Zhang Zhimu. ”

Zhang Zhimu said: "It's okay, then we'll all go together." However, the road I chose was not the most comfortable, the most comfortable should be to get on the boat from Lingshui Wharf to Weinan and then to Xi'an, which is fast and comfortable. ”

Hearing Zhang Zhimu say this, everyone said that they didn't want to take a comfortable road, and they all wanted to take a good look at Shaanxi along the Qin Straight Road.

After Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He in Lanzhou invited General Ningde to drink a hearty drink, Chen Yufeng convened a military meeting the next afternoon to make arrangements for the next move.

Chen Yufeng solemnly announced: "With Ning De as the commander-in-chief and Li Kui as the deputy commander-in-chief, he led the First Infantry Army, the First Cavalry Army, and the First Heavy Artillery Division to form the Westward Advance Corps, cross the Yellow River and completely recover the Hexi Corridor." ”

The commanders of the First Army and the First Cavalry Division, as well as the First Division of the Heavy Artillery Division, were about to jump up with joy. Because this is the only part of the battle in the whole west, everyone is watching, and this time it finally falls on their heads. Those who didn't get the task were all depressed.

The whole army rested for three days, and then a cavalry regiment opened the way, and Ning De led a large group of men and horses to cross the Yellow River and set off. Chen Yufeng, Ouyang He and others were sent to the bank of the Yellow River. Due to the particularly strong wind and sand here, the soldiers on the expedition wore goggles.

Chen Yufeng, who usually doesn't smile, couldn't help but say: "General Ning, you have goggles, you don't need to fight to scare those Dashun soldiers to death, hehe!" ”

"Hey, hey!" Ning De smiled and said, "The goggles that Mr. Zhang studied are too practical. No matter how strong the wind is, you are not afraid to lose your eyes. ”

Ouyang He said: "Mr. Zhang has another way to reduce wind and sand. ”

"Haha!" Ning De laughed and said, "I understand what Mr. Ouyang means, when we get over there, in addition to guarding the pass and training, we also have to let everyone plant trees together." Strive to cover it all with sand. ”

Looking at the team in the wind and sand, Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He stood on the bank of the Yellow River for a long time. The pride in my heart has been stirring.

Ouyang He said: "It's a pity that you can't follow the team to the west!" ”

"Don't worry!" Chen Yufeng said, "After many years, when we come back here, we will take more people to fight until we can no longer go west." ”

"Haha!" Ouyang He also laughed loudly, "At that time, I don't know what kind of weapon Mr. Zhang will get for us again." ”

"Huh! At least the railway should be cultivated here," Chen Yufeng said: "Zhimu has said more than once that there is fierce fire oil on the side of Yumen. In that case, we will build the railway to Yumen. ”

"It's not just Yumen, when we hit there in the future, we will build the railway wherever we want. We have railways and telegraphs, no matter how far away, there are no problems in managing them. Ouyang He was even more arrogant, "At that time, our steel production was as much as we wanted." We still have people, and building railways is not a problem. ”

Seeing off Ningde and them, Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He did not stay in Lanzhou for long, and took Li Wei, Li Jing, and Liu Chenghuang all the way north along the Yellow River the next day. They're going to take a look at the defense situation here. Whether or not there will be peace here in the future is already a matter of national tranquility. Handle this place well, so that the kiln people can free up their hands to deal with other things.

After Ningde led the army of the West Road to leave Lanzhou, he marched all the way to the north, and at the same time separated a group of men and horses, led by Li Kui to go directly to Xining.

Ningde: They came to Zhuang Langwei (Yongdeng County) three days later.

Zhuanglangwei (Yongdeng County) is located between the Zhuanglang River and the lower reaches of the Datong River north of the Yellow River, which is the key point of the Great Wall and an important military location. When Li Zicheng's Dashun army arrived here, the officers and soldiers of the Ming army surrendered and offered the city. After the Dashun army sent some additional personnel, the officers and soldiers of the Ming army were retained. Anyway, Li Zicheng will not give them more food, and the defenders here are self-sufficient in grazing and farming.

However, there are a lot of people here now, including the original guards and soldiers, and many Dashun officers and soldiers who have escaped, adding up to more than 5,000 people. There are also many family members sent out by Lanzhou officials. The families were no longer willing to walk west. Because the surroundings of this place were already desolate and terrible, and they didn't know what it would be like further west, so they wept and cried one by one, and they didn't go west.

Whether it is the officers and soldiers stationed here or the officers and soldiers who have fled here, they all know that the Yaogang people will come sooner or later. Those officers and soldiers stationed in the garrison didn't know the strength of the kiln gang people, and they all said that they could fight with the fortified city. But those officers and soldiers who fled knew that no matter how strong the city was, it could not stop the Yaogang people. But I don't dare to say it publicly, but I am talking about it in private. However, the officers and soldiers here are not all talking about it. Some people have already begun to prepare to surrender to the kiln people.

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