At that time, Europe generally had a neutral attitude towards the American Civil War, and Britain and France were Piriyangqiu, but the neutral attitude of most countries was real, because they didn't know who could win the battle, and if it was the loser who did business with them, how would they meet the winner in the future?

In particular, the sensitive trade of weapons.

The officials below Prussia did not dare to call the shots, and Lucas of Citigroup's European Department and the US minister to Prussia visited senior officials of the Prussian Ministry of Defense several times, but they were never able to get the essentials, and the lawsuit went all the way to Prussian Prime Minister Bismarck.

The U.S. minister said as follows: The buyers of these weapons should be regarded as the Chinese government, the users are also the Chinese military, and the U.S. government or companies are merely acting as intermediaries and paying on behalf of the Chinese military.

And Lucas said that the commander of this army was a Chinese royal knight, and Britain and France burned down the Chinese royal garden of ten thousand gardens, which was an unforgettable enmity and weeping blood. Now, under the leadership of the prime minister, China is trying to renew itself and become stronger, and it will be ashamed of its blood. This reform, which the Chinese call the "foreign affairs movement", was the most active promoter under the prime minister. Lucas hinted that China and Prussia share common strategic goals and should be strong partners.

Bismarck conspired for a long time and approved the deal.

Guan Zhuofan didn't expect Lucas to have such eloquence, although there are many good things, but he has laid a useful wedge, maybe it will form a subtle fit with Jihua in the future.

The success of Spencer's serial guns is even more tortuous.

When Sandos first found Spencer, he thought the man was there for his own amusement. Before that, Spencer was holding a patent for a bead gun. Sell around. Countless walls have been touched. Either people think he's bragging. Either a lot of picky, most of the time they don't pay attention to him at all.

Speaking of which, this is also the common fate of all advanced weapons and even the beginning of the advent of jishu. Most people think that they are listening to the Arabian Nights, and the few who are willing to pay serious attention to it either can't accept the outrageous cost performance, or they will shake their heads at the unreliable stability.

When Spencer finally believed that Sandoz was serious and "on behalf of the federal government," it was a blessing from heaven that he almost burst into tears.

But Jihua reported to the Ordnance Department. There are moths again. The people from the Ordnance Department said, of course, we have to provide equipment as agreed, but we can only provide "Springfield" rifles.

"Springfield" or front-loading guns, how can it? Sandos argued, and Spencer said he could test the gun. The old men of the ordnance department said, we are very busy, let's do this first, or else. Look for the above, see what it means?

So I found the Minister of Ordnance, James. Ripley. Who knows what Minister Li said. Or do you have to respect the opinions of front-line workers, leaders intervene casually, how will they do their work in the future? You say, don't you?

Sandox has seven points of smoke. After many inquiries, the problem actually lies with the minister of ordnance. James. Ripley, before entering the government, was the chairman of the "Springfield" arsenal.

Damn, go to the president.

I thought that this lawsuit would be fought for a long time, but I didn't expect the president to meet immediately, and asked Spencer to audition on the spot.

On the same day, the President issued an order to the Ministry of Ordnance to produce according to Mr. Yama's request.

Ripley said that he was embarrassed: Jihua is full, and he can't plug it in, this, this, this thing will not be able to be done for a while.

Can't do it? You don't have to. The president ordered the removal of James. Ripley's post as Minister of Ordnance was chaired by George Brown. Ramsay took over.

Sandos said excitedly: "Master Guan, our president, is really happy!" Ramsey has a pie in the sky and has picked up a big bargain - the Ordnance Department is the fattest in the federal government. Because of this, he was most enthusiastic about the production of Spencer repeaters, and followed him from Washington to New York. Today I heard that you are back from Washington, D.C., hurry up and stop for work. ”

"I told Spencer that he was so grateful that he regarded you as his greatest confidant," said Sandos. But he also wondered, how could a real person who knew the goods be in China, thousands of miles away? ”

No wonder Ramsey has such an attitude and Spencer has such a look.

Guan Zhuofan gently pressed Sandus's hand: "Shandi, things are done very well, you are really not easy." ”

Sandoz was radiant.

Guan Zhuofan sighed in his heart: If this matter is placed in China, will Cixi do this? Would the King of Parliament do that? And also...... Would you do that yourself? President Lincoln......

Entertaining himself at the White House, from beginning to end, he did not mention a word about it.

It was not a blessing that he was able to win this war.

It reminded Guan Zhuofan of one thing, he did well in China, but when he arrived in the United States, he didn't see it for a while, he reminded himself: This is not the United States of the 21st century, and most of the American officials at this time do not know what "incorruptible" is.

For example, the Secretary of War Simon who accompanied him to Washington. Cameron was called "nothing but a red-hot fire, nothing that is not stolen".

In fact, several of the most important members of Lincoln's cabinet, Secretary of State William Murphy. Seward, Secretary of War Simon. Cameron, Treasury Secretary Simon. Chase Chess, Attorney General Edward. Beters is the product of political transactions. These people have their own pockets in the Republican Party, and the price of gaining high officials is to support Lincoln's ascension.

I have to think about these things.

"By the way," Guan Zhuofan said, "Shandi, there is one thing, please pay attention. Spencer was a talent, and this battle would not last long, and after the war was over, I estimated that except for some small conquests against the Indians, the United States would not fight any major wars for the time being, and it was difficult to say whether his small arsenal could be maintained. If it is not satisfactory, he is welcome to China, one is me...... China still has a long battle to fight, and second, Spencer is not only a weapon designer, but also a great mechanical engineering talent, China's construction is bound to change with each passing day, and there are places where he can show his strength. ”

Sandos nodded solemnly: "I know, Master Guan, please rest assured, I will definitely recruit this talent for you." ”

When the convoy arrived at the place, it was a local boarding school in New York, which gave students a few days off and temporarily vacated the school as a place for Xuan Jun to change clothes. After changing your clothes, you will drive from here to the train station.

A strict order has been issued in advance that it is not allowed to destroy the belongings and trees in the school, and it is necessary to clean up before leaving, and it must not be left in a mess for others.

In addition to changing clothes, everyone should also take a good shower.

This requirement was added by Guan Zhuofan. At that time, it was common for the army to march and fight, and it was common not to take a bath for a year and a half, but Guan Zhuofan clearly ordered not only to wash, but also to wash, to use the brush of the horse to scrub each other, after washing, the commander should check, if there is a perfunctory, if caught, he will be severely punished.

So the bathhouse was a spectacle, with countless naked men huddled together, the mist was filled, laughter and laughter, and of course there were screams one after another, which were too hard to brush - the brush of the horse.

There was a long queue outside the bathhouse, and according to the system, one dial came and went, one stroke was brushed, and then it was the turn of the next one.

This command is interesting to everyone, but ...... Even Wall felt it was a bit excessive.

Guan Zhuofan did not have time to explain to them in detail, and he may not be able to understand the importance of hygiene in the military camp, and the most Haode doctor of this era is not as good as Guan Zhuofan, a non-medical professional who has traveled since the 21st century.

And such a condition for the whole army to take a hot bath will not exist for a considerable period of time in the future. So, we have to hurry.

Then change your clothes.

At that time, the standard military uniform of the U.S. Army, the Northern Army, the military cap was a flat-topped round hat, and the cockade (usually the emblem of the regiment) was sewn on this small flat top, not on the brim, and the small flat top collapsed obliquely, and the cockade could be seen, which was very interesting; The top is dark blue, with a small stand collar, and the pants are sky blue, and the side pants have a yellow edge. Winter clothing is a dark blue coat over the top. The shoes are black leather shoes.

On the Yugoslav side, the rules were a small floppy hat called a "slight hat", a short gray coat and blue trousers. But in fact, the military uniforms of the Yugoslav army were varied, and they were independent, and they were never truly unified.

As for the reason, it is because of poverty.

*(To be continued......)