Chapter 57 Study of the Sanmenxia Dam The Russians want to buy arms

After taking the phone, the emperor spoke over there: "Zhang Dongjia! I and a few other adults listened to your concert on the radio! I guess you'll call you when you're home! ”

"Oops! Thank you, Your Majesty, for cheering! Zhang Zhimu knew that the show was behind, so he deliberately pretended to be confused.

"I and several other adults feel that you are the master of the future world, and it is not suitable to sing such songs. We all felt we should remind you. Sure enough, the emperor was a little dissatisfied. However, the smart emperor said that Zhang Zhimu was the future master of the world on purpose, and Zhang Zhimu could hear it.

"Hey, your majesty, I don't dare to be the master of the world. I didn't think about it in the past, I don't think about it now, and I won't think about it in the future. Zhang Zhimu hurriedly made his words clear, "As for the songs that the emperor said, I deliberately chose them to sing to the teachers and students." I think that Yaogang College, as the first university in Yaogang, is still far from enough, although its thinking is already very active. There are still too many thinking frames for many teachers and students, and I just want everyone to be exposed to more different things. Let them know that songs can still have this, and all kinds of other things should also be varied, so that they can really emancipate their minds and be more creative! ”

"Huh! It's still hard for me to understand some of what you're saying," said Emperor Chongzhen, "and we have an adult who said it. The song you and Xiao Hongyu sang at the end was a little too unusual. Isn't it too unreasonable for you to say that you are going to be someone else's bride tomorrow, and you are still thinking about other people today? ”

"Haha!" Zhang Zhimu laughed and said, "Is this song good?" Emperor! ”

"Well, this song is very good!" The emperor also had to say that this song was good.

"Actually, the situation is like this, it is not strange for a girl of your kind to have a sweetheart before marriage, and under the current social conditions, it is very likely that she will not be able to marry the person she likes. It's not surprising to think about your sweetheart one last time before getting married. The important thing is that the last time she thinks about her sweetheart, it shows that she is a good girl. Isn't it great that you can't think about your original sweetheart because you get married? ”

"This, this also makes you reasonable? However, this thing can't be sung publicly, right? ”

"I said Your Majesty, you ask the adult who just asked the question, how many wives and concubines did he marry. The children have made a lot of it, and it's not good to be so hypocritical. A decent gentleman in front of him, but he doesn't know what to do behind his back, this is a hypocrite! Zhang Zhimu said, "Actually, it is normal for men to love women. But it makes some people ugly things that can't be said or talked about. As a result, I went to do it secretly! ”

"Alright, alright! I can't talk about you! Emperor Chongzhen said, "Look at it! Tomorrow the entire kiln gang and even the entire Ming Dynasty will talk about this! ”

"That's a good thing!" Zhang Zhimu said, "What a good thing it is for everyone to use their brains to think about problems!" We're just going to get people out and argue with each other. The truth becomes clearer the more it is argued! ”

"I'm really convinced of you!" Emperor Chongzhen, "I think, several of my children are going to be spoiled by you!" Ha ha! ”

Zhang Zhimu, who put down the phone, knew that in this era, it was the most difficult thing to change people's minds. A few songs can make an uproar, and that's what's interesting. However, Zhang Zhimu understood that Emperor Chongzhen also revealed the information that he was ready to hand over power through this phone call.

In fact, Emperor Chongzhen's decision to hand over all the places south of the Yellow River to Yaogang for management is already a signal that he is ready to hand over power. Zhang Zhimu knew that Emperor Chongzhen would talk about this matter before returning to Beijing this time.

Sure enough, as the emperor said, the next day, all walks of life in the kiln were talking about the song that Zhang Zhimu and Xiao Hongyu sang yesterday. Those who didn't hear this concert last night stamped their feet one by one. Fortunately, at noon, the radio played the recording of yesterday's concert again. The people, who had some mental preparation, listened carefully to the songs sung by Zhang Zhimu and Xiao Hongyu yesterday. Most people think these songs are good and wipe away their tears. However, there are still some cultural people who feel that these songs are offensive to morals, some people call the radio, and some people write letters to the newspaper to express their dissatisfaction.

Zhang Zhimu told Editor-in-Chief Fan that different opinions could be published in the newspaper. Because everyone has the freedom to express their opinions.

There are too many things to do in Yaogang, and the main leaders don't have time to participate in discussing these, and within fifteen, Mu Yi and Lin Feng took people straight to Japan. Because Mu Yi wanted to hand over all the affairs of Japan to Wu Sangui and Lin Feng, as well as the civilian officials sent to him, he and Zheng Zhilong wanted to lead the naval army to follow Fan Chengkun and Liu Chenghuang to Nanyang. Lu Chengxiang and Qiu Laodong, Fan Chengkun, Liu Chenghuang, Fan Song, and Lu Qi left the kiln before the New Year. Because the first sea passenger ship this year completed the trial voyage, it departed from Zhenjiang to Quanzhou for the first time, and then to Guangzhou, and began to be put into use.

Lu Chengxiang wanted to go to Guangzhou to personally arrange the affairs that had been distributed in Guangzhou, and Qiu's old family also had to go to Guangzhou to deal with the customs and taxation affairs there, and they went to Guangzhou with the ship together.

Fan Chengkun, Liu Chenghuang, Fan Song, and Lu Qi took some cadres, as well as the ticket number and semicolon personnel organized by Lu Chengxiang, to Quanzhou to prepare for going to Nanyang.

Li Zicheng, Song Xiance, Li Mao and Qin Peng couldn't stay in Yaogang, so they went to Hankou first. Then, Li Zicheng, Song Xiance, and Qin Peng had to continue south along the Xiangjiang River, pass through the Lingqu, and return to Vietnam and Burma in the south. This time, Qin Peng went back with some cadres and recruited Chinese teachers. He wants to start transforming Burma.

Every time someone leaves, Zhang Zhimu and the kiln giants will set up a banquet for them to see them off. Emperor Chongzhen and several adults also attended the banquet.

Seeing the main generals of the kiln gang, one by one full of confidence to go to their respective fronts, Emperor Chongzhen's heart was also very complicated. Compared with these people in Yaogang, those officials in the imperial court are simply some waste. However, what he didn't want to think about was that Zhou Yuji, Jiang Ping, Wu Sangui, and Ning De were all original officials of the imperial court, and they had all made amazing contributions now. There are also many former court officials, all of whom are officials in various places, and they have built places with great success.

After sending these people away, Zhang Zhimu, Chen Yufeng, and Song Xiance summoned Lu Bingyi, Tang Jingyao, Duan Jingzhong and others to discuss the governance of the Yellow River.

Regarding the section of Sanmenxia of the Kaiyuan Xinhe, Tang Jingyao was very clear, because when dredging the Kaiyuan Xinhe, Tang Jingyao went to carefully check the situation. Tang Jingyao also agreed to build a dam on the Sanmenxia side to raise the water level and make it navigable. However, Tang Jingyao reminded everyone: "The project we are engaged in in the diversion of water from the Jiangling River to Weiwei in Tianshui, as well as the project of diverting water from the Taoshui River to Weiwei that started construction in Mashan, must introduce a large amount of water, and these must increase the flow of the Yellow River. ”

Lu Bingyi is also prepared for this: "I will give you the approximate data." What I mean by this is that the Sanmenxia Dam can't raise the water level too high, so as not to cause the water level of the Wei River to be too high. When we built the Sanmenxia Dam, after the dam was built, the diversion canal was to be converted into a flood discharge canal. In this way, when the flood peak, a large flow of flood water can be discharged. The important problem of our Sanmenxia dam is the sediment problem. If we don't solve the sediment problem, our dam will be buried in sand in a few years. ”

Zhang Zhimu took over and said: "On the sediment problem, we have already taken some measures when we built the Hutuo River dam. Now it seems that the measures are still very effective, and the sediment problem at the Hutuo River dam is not very serious. However, the sediment content of the Yellow River is more serious, and at the bottom of our dam, there must not only be a sand discharge hole to discharge sand, but also a corresponding impact hole on the sand discharge hole. ”

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Zhang Zhimu knew that everyone didn't understand what he meant by the impact hole, "Hehe! The sediment content of the Yellow River is too high, and it is easy to accumulate in front of the dam after going out from the sand discharge hole, so we must open a drainage hole above the sand discharge hole, and the high-speed water flowing out of this drainage hole will impact the sediment flow and accelerate the sediment discharge. I also suggested that we should build several rolling dams in some parts of the Sanmenxia Dam, so that in the event of a major flood and the water flow exceeds our flood discharge capacity, we can let the water run over the rolling dam to ensure the safety of the dam. ”

The construction of a dam in Sanmenxia was basically decided. At the meeting, it was decided to set up a leading group for the Sanmenxia Reservoir Project, with Lu Bingyi as the leader and Tang Jingyao as the deputy leaders, and immediately began the exploration and design work of the Sanmenxia Project.

When studying the construction of a sediment sedimentation lake at the outlet of the North Henan Canyon, Tang Jingyao put forward a new suggestion: "Mr. Zhang, we all know that when the Yellow River passes through the Jinshan Grand Canyon, there is very little sediment settlement, because the river channel there is narrow and the flow speed is large. This is also the case in the northern Henan Canyon, we can't also narrow the river channel in the lower reaches of the Yellow River and increase the flow rate, so that the bottom of the hanging river on the ground will be slowly washed down. ”

"Hmmm! It's a good idea," Zhang Zhimu thought about it and said, "However, there are some problems with this. If the course of the Yellow River narrows, the water level will inevitably rise, and it is difficult to say what the impact of each tributary will be. But we can look into it along these lines. If all the problems can be considered and solved, this is a good solution. ”

Tang Jingyao was very satisfied with Zhang Zhimu's answer, Zhang Zhimu did not easily affirm and deny his opinions, and said very rigorously. However, the construction of a sediment settlement lake at the exit of the northern Henan Canyon has basically been decided, and this matter also requires the Sanmenxia Project Leading Group to conduct a unified investigation and study, and then select a site.

Regarding the construction of the dam at Hukou, everyone agreed that the current strength is limited, and the Sanmenxia project will be considered when it is almost complete.

In order to make everyone concerned about the Sanmenxia project, Zhang Zhimu asked Editor-in-Chief Fan to introduce the contents of the work conference on the control of the Yellow River in the newspaper, focusing on the Sanmenxia dam and the sediment settlement lake.

This is like a blockbuster**, which caused a great shock. People today can't imagine what it would be like to stop the rolling Yellow River with a dam. A lot of people talk about such things from a superstitious point of view. Even the emperor knew about this, and invited Zhang Zhimu over to learn about it carefully.

For this reason, Zhang Zhimu and Lu Bingyi introduced the situation to the emperor and several adults in detail in the past.

The emperor said: "Zhang Dongjia, this matter is not trivial! Take heed! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty, we just had a meeting and studied this matter, and we are still only in the stage of researching and designing to demonstrate whether it is feasible. This is also the reason why we didn't tell the emperor too early. If you want to really do it, it will take a year or two to do it. It's a big project. However, Your Majesty, you also know that if this thing is done, it will be beneficial for generations to come. ”

"Hmmm! I want you to do that, too. But the implications are too wide. Take heed! Emperor Chongzhen said, "How is the Kaifeng Bridge you built last year?" ”

"They started piling last year and it worked very well, and this year they started to drive piles in earnest. It is a single-storey bridge, and if it goes well, it should be completed and opened to traffic next year. ”

"Okay!" Emperor Chongzhen was obviously very happy when he heard this.

The fireworks on the fifteenth day of this year are more prepared than last year, and everyone is waiting for the emperor to watch the fireworks. The year is over.

Everything in the kiln is starting to run again.

Originally, Zhang Zhimu wanted to follow Li Wei and them to the Mongolian steppe to test a rocket with a range of 50 kilometers. A telegram from Jiang Ti's side made Zhang Zhimu postpone his trip.

Count Petrov was also really dedicated, left the Kremlin, went back to make a little preparation, and braved the wind and snow again, and rushed to the side of the Ural Mountains on a climbing plow.

When Jiang Jian saw that Count Petrov had returned so quickly, he was overjoyed, and said in his heart: "It seems that there is still hope for the area to be crossed over to the west of the Ural Mountains. ”

After greeting Count Petrov, Jiang Zhu invited Count Petrov, who was shivering from the cold, into the warm hall. After Count Petrov drank a few sips of tea greedily and his face warmed up, Jiang Yan said: "Count Petrov, you Tsar is so lucky to have a courtier like you!" On such a cold day, it is really awe-inspiring that you are still running thousands of miles! ”

"The general is gracious! It is an honor to serve His Majesty the Tsar! ”

"It seems that His Majesty the Tsar has agreed to our request, Count Petrov!" Jiang Zhen looked at Count Petrov and asked.

"Hmm!" Count Petrov shook his head and said, "You have asked too much for this. It is impossible for us Tsars to agree, even if the Tsar does, it will be difficult for you adults to accept. ”

The cunning Count Petrov doesn't show his cards right away.

"It seems that we have to fight for it ourselves at the beginning of spring!" Jiang Jian also said without hurry.

"No, no!" Count Petrov waved his hand and said, "I have come in the wind and snow like this, just like you, and I don't want to see us bleed again!" We must work together, with our wisdom, to avoid any more bloodshed. ”

"Oh? It seems that Count Petrov has a good idea? Jiang Jian knew that this guy was not telling the truth.

"Hey! Don't mention it! Count Petrov held his teacup in his hands, stared at a pair of big blue eyes, and said: "I returned to Moscow, met His Majesty the Tsar in secret, and told His Majesty about your request. Unexpectedly, the tsar almost didn't pull me out and cut me! ”

"Oops! This is not right for His Majesty the Tsar! This is our request, and if he doesn't agree, forget it, what do you have to do? ”

"No, no, the Tsar is supreme." Count Petrov shook his head and said, "It means that it is the Tsar's business to kill whom."

"When we enter Moscow, I will capture the tsar and hand it over to you!" Jiang Jian said deliberately angrily.

"No, no, General, you can't insult our Tsar's Majesty in front of me!" Count Petrov really didn't do it.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Count Petrov, I can't see an old friend being insulted!" Jiang Jian retracted his words.

"Since we're old friends, I'll tell you straight." Count Petrov put down his teacup, looked at Jiang Pai and said, "I know that the Tsar could not agree to your request. But I know. Our army cannot defeat you, and I must persuade His Majesty the Tsar to avoid fighting you. I reported your situation to His Majesty the Tsar as much as possible, and the Tsar came and agreed to my persuasion. But the Tsar also has to face the pressure of the adults, and he does not dare to give you such a large land rashly. However, I think you also know that we are about to go to war with the Ottoman Empire in Ukraine. His Majesty the Tsar is very interested in your advanced firearms. Let's put it bluntly, the tsar wants to buy firearms from you, so that the tsar can convince the ministers to accept the proposal to cede the land. It's good for you too! What do you think? ”

Count Petrov really didn't hide it, Jiang Ji pondered for a while, and said: "Buying and selling arms is not a trivial matter, and it is not something I can call the shots. I can get home as soon as possible. However, we can't sell you our best weapons. Also, I know that it is not easy to produce firearms, and the yield is very low, and the best steel must be used. This price is also not acceptable to the average person. ”

"General, I've also been on the battlefield, can you show me the firearms you might have sold us?" Count Petrov wanted to see what was going on with their weapons.

"Alright! Now that old friends are here, how about we go hunting together? Jiang asked with a smile.

"That's great!" Count Petrov understood that Jiang Jian wanted to actually let himself know the power of firearms.

Jiang Ji asked someone to bring over a few double-barreled muskets. With Count Petrov, he rode through the snow and went into the woods.

It's a beautiful day, and it's a sunny day. Although it was very cold here, after walking for a short time, I found two pheasants coming out to feed in the grass exposed in the snow. Jiang Jian took the musket from the guard's hand, loaded two shotguns, took aim with the gun, and with a "touch" shot, the two pheasants jumped twice and died.

After walking for a while, they found a row of fresh footprints, and Count Petrov judged with great experience: "This is a roe deer!" ”

They followed the footprints for a while, and sure enough, they found a roe deer. The roe deer spotted someone behind him, and his curiosity made him not run, but looked over with his ears straight to find out what was going on. However, Jiang Pai quickly fired a solid bullet, "touched" a shot to put the roe deer down, and the sound of the gun also startled a big bird, and Jiang Pai immediately shot the big bird down with another shotgun "bump".

Count Petrov was already stunned. Because he knew that their muskets had to be loaded from the muzzle to the barrel, and after firing a shot, the fire in the barrel had been extinguished before they could be reloaded. Compared to this kind of musket, which is very tolerant of bullets, it is simply too far behind. With such a musket, one soldier could top at least ten soldiers.

Seeing that Count Petrov was stunned, Jiang Zhi asked, "Count Petrov, how about you try this musket too?" ”

"Good!" Count Petrov, of course, wanted to try.

A guard gave Count Petrov a detailed introduction to how to load bullets, aim and shoot.

Count Petrov's hands trembled a little with excitement, he took the musket, loaded the bullet himself according to the essentials, and after shooting a few more at the tree, he began to look for the target, and sure enough, he really shot a few pheasants and hares with a shotgun.

As he walked back, Count Petrov said to Jiang Ping: "General, you must ask your emperor in any case to sell us such a musket." We do not ask for weapons that your army is equipped with. So that we can avoid bloodshed, and you can earn a lot of money. ”

"Alright! I immediately asked the family, and I also said that the situation here is more serious, and try to get things done, okay? ”

"Thank you, Your Excellency, Your Majesty the Tsar, for showing my sincerity and for allowing me to bring the sword he has treasured for many years to the General." Count Petrov is not a rabbit or a hawk. Now he knew it was time to bring out the gifts.

"Oops! Thank you, Your Majesty! Jiang Jian said, "However, this firearm is very expensive, I wonder if you can afford it?" ”

"Tell me how much silver you'll need?" Count Petrov asked.

"When we were in the country, a general wanted to equip his guards with muskets, and it was said that each musket cost five thousand taels of silver. Bullets are a tael of silver each. Jiang Ji said.

"Oops! It's too expensive! This price can only be used by our nobles themselves, and the soldiers cannot afford it! ”

"That's right!" Jiang Jian said, "Think about how much silver you need for your own muskets. That kind of musket, can it be compared to ours? Jiang asked in.

Count Petrov stroked the musket with his hand and said, "It is incomparable, it stands to reason that this treasure is worth the price!" However, a large number of equipped troops will not work! ”

"Hey! There's a way, don't you think it's okay? Jiang Jian asked suddenly.

"Speak quickly!" Count Petrov saw a turnaround.

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