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Hey, it's really cold today.

In the biting cold wind that came to him, Charles couldn't help but shrink his neck. Although he was dressed quite heavily today, the wind still seemed to be able to find a gap and drill in, and he felt a little pain in his bones.

However, despite the gloomy and bitterly cold weather, these unfavorable weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of the people, and many people gathered around the platform, looking at the surroundings in surprise.

In order to add to the fun, a small band arranged in advance was playing happy music on the side of the platform at this time, which caused bursts of cheers from the onlookers from time to time.

Instead of looking at the bustle, Charles looked at the railroad tracks in the distance. As far as the eye can see, the railroad tracks stretch as far as the eye can see, as if they were the road leading to heaven.

"Charles, you should be happy today, right? Another railway has been opened, and our plan has been realized for you. In the cold wind blowing in his face, His Excellency Count de Dielion, the current Minister of Railways, asked Charles who was standing next to him with a smile, "Can you stand and talk like this?" Would you like to wait and say something? ”

"Oh, no, sir. I am no longer in the Ministry of Railways, so how can I say anything? "In front of the friendly smile of His Excellency the Minister, Charles also showed great respect." This is your achievement, and you should publicize it more than anyone else, so that the world knows how much you have contributed to your country. ”

Yes, another railway is about to open. This time, the route is from Paris to the northeastern city of Catalon.

According to the Shire's previous plan, the railway line to the east would extend all the way east, from Catalon to Metz, from Metz to Strasbourg, and finally to the border between France and Prussia.

It was the first railway to the Great Plains of Germany, but it would never be the last.

One day, the railways leading to the eastern border, loaded with soldiers and guns, will cross the Rhine and make a gamble that will decide a country and a people. The sieves will be thrown into the table at the same time for a fateful battle......

Well, thinking too far ahead.

"Don't talk so raw, Charles, although you have left the ministry, your previous contributions will not be wasted......" Obviously very satisfied with Charles's compliment just now, the smile on Count Delierion's face became thicker, "Even if you are not there, you are still your own person in the eyes of everyone, so what's wrong with your own people going up to say a few words?" ”

"Let's go and speak, I'm not here for a speech today, so I didn't make any preparations." Charles smiled and shook his head, and once again expressed humility, "Besides, Your Excellency the Prime Minister just sent someone to inform me, and when he finishes speaking, he will talk to me about the matter......"

"Oh, is that so?" As soon as he heard Charles's words, the Earl subconsciously looked up at the Prime Minister, Count Opple, who was standing on the platform and speaking to everyone.

Although he is wearing civilian clothes today, perhaps because of his long experience, he still doesn't look like a sleek politician with his burly figure and dignified eyes.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister wants to summon you? Why? Out of that kind of official's instinct, Count Delier subconsciously asked, and a faint envy flashed in his eyes. Did something happen? ”

"I don't know," Charles still smiled, "he's the prime minister anyway, and he's entitled to summon me without a reason." ”

"Oh, that's the case......" Perhaps sensing something from Charles's attitude, the minister stopped asking.

He quickly changed the subject, "Charles, do you remember the round of financing from the Ministry of Railways that I told you?" ”

"Well, of course I remember, what's wrong, doesn't it go well?"

"No, it's not that it's going wrong, it's ......," His Excellency the Minister frowned slightly, "and we've encountered another resistance. ”

"Additional resistance?" Charles asked, somewhat confused.

"Yes, the problem comes from the outside world." His Excellency looked around subconsciously, and after making sure that no one noticed him, he lowered his voice, "All along, according to your regulations, when the ministry issued bonds, it was through a limited number of institutions to take responsibility, especially Baron de Beauwang's bank...... Therefore, some people in the outside world have questioned this recently, and some people in the parliament have complained a lot about it. ”

"They like to talk about it, so how much better can they do it themselves than us?" Charles frowned and replied angrily.

After a moment, he regained his composure, "Forget it, this kind of thing is inevitable, it's always like this, no wonder those are angry." Well, I'll go talk to Baron de Beauwon, he should be able to silence his peers...... It's really not good, the next time you raise money, you should find another institution first, and he should be satisfied after eating for so long. ”

Hearing Charles' reply, Count Delier was visibly relieved.

"Well, that's great, you're on good terms with Baron de Beauwon, you should be able to take it ......"

It seemed that he didn't want to offend the big banker, so he wanted to push Charles out and tell him...... Truth be told, though, Charles wasn't unhappy about it.

Wouldn't it be nice to find a minister who just wants to keep his position and who is willing to listen to his own words and not make his own decisions, even if he sometimes has to take on some extra responsibilities for this?

Perhaps because of the fact that Charles had solved a heart problem, Count Delier looked a lot more relaxed, "Charles, your work over there has been going on quite smoothly lately, right?" Why don't you have time to come and see us? It's been a long time since I've been drinking with you. ”

"Thanks to you, it's going well over there now......" Charles nodded, "However, we have important things to do here lately, so we can't spare time." ”

"Well, I can understand......," the minister replied with a smile, "after all, you must have a lot of work to do in such a department." ”

"Speaking of which, there are actually some things that depend on your help?" Charles burst out laughing.

"Well, what's the matter?" The minister was somewhat stunned.

"We're going to have a big military parade in the near future, well, on an unprecedented scale......," Charles said solemnly, looking at the minister, "and we're going to have almost all the garrisons in the North send a small unit to the president's review." ”

"Well, is that so? That...... That's a couple of thousands, right? The minister opened his mouth slightly.

"Maybe tens of thousands, anyway, it takes a long time to plan. The president is going to take care of this matter himself, so I must not mess things up, otherwise it will be a big problem! Charles shrugged, "So, in order to get this done, I need your close cooperation." ”

"Of course that's fine, Charles." As soon as he heard Charles's request, the minister immediately made a guarantee, "On the issue of the railway schedule, who do you want to support, just tell me, now those people are all obedient, as long as you and I mention it, they dare not do it." ”

Then, as if remembering something, he patted his head again, "By the way, isn't there a telegram now?" When the time comes, which station needs to be used, and how it needs to be dispatched, we can direct it directly through the guò telegram. ”

"Yes, you're right." Charles smiled and nodded, "With the Guò railway and telegraph, we can directly command the movement of troops in various places, which is indeed very convenient." ”

As he spoke, Charles looked up again, looking into the distance.

Next to the railway line, poles stretch forward along the railway line, like two long dragons accompanying each other.

Although they look very similar, these poles are not transmission lines, but telegraph lines. Moreover, it is a telegraph line exclusively operated by the Ministry of Railways.

The public telegraph business in France was supposed to be managed by the Ministry of Commerce, but in his previous tenure at the Ministry of Railways, Charles decided to set up a telegraph office within the Ministry of Railways on the grounds that "the railway system should also have its own dedicated telegraph system", and then stipulated that the telegraph lines along the railway line should be financed and managed by the Ministry of Railways itself, so that every station had a telegraph service.

Although this would cost a large amount of money to cover the construction costs, it was not much money compared to the construction of the railway, and it could be easily raised from the treasury and the market. Moreover, this move additionally expanded the power (and source of profit) of the Ministry of Railways itself, so it was also very popular with the officials, and it was a kind of compensation given by the Charles after fighting them for a long time.

Now, the problem is different.

In this era when there is no telegraph command, if there is a telegraph network that is combined with the railway line, the movement of the army will evolve inherently -- as long as the commander in the capital can know the readiness and progress of each army as long as he connects the telegraph lines connected in various places, he can truly command the army from a distance of thousands of miles.

Such a network is not just for military parades.

Because of this, for the military, this network should not only be controlled by the Ministry of Railways itself, but a group of professional officers are needed.

"That's where I need your help...... he deliberately dragged out, and then under the curious gaze of the other party, he slowly continued, "In order to ensure the smooth running of this operation, I would like you to accept my request." ”

"Request?"

"Well, so, I want to send a group of non-commissioned officers and students from the military academy to the Ministry of Railways for internships." Charles looked at the distant sky and said to the minister without looking back, "They are soldiers, and they know better than the staff of the Ministry of Railways how to direct troop movements, and as long as they are sufficiently trained, the railway system will be able to serve military needs in the future." ”

"From the 6th Army, send a group of young people to the Ministry of Railways for apprenticeship?" After understanding what Charles was saying, the minister subconsciously repeated it, his face turning slightly pale.

From Charles's words, he heard an implicit meaning - this kind of "apprenticeship" was not a temporary decision for the parade, but probably a normal behavior.

In other words, a large group of Qiu Ba, who will definitely not be able to drive away, will be placed in their own department?

He didn't like that. As a minister, he certainly did not want his authority in the ministry to be undermined.

"Charles, if it's a temporary measure, it's not impossible......" After a moment of silence, Count Delion calmed down and reluctantly squeezed out a smile, "It should also be a temporary measure, right?" After all, these young people have a bright future, so we can't throw them into the office and paperwork where we chat......"

"Your Excellency, I guess you know that...... In this day and age, the army is not just a job on a gun, the pen is also very important, even more important. Charles replied with a smile. If they had learned about the use of railways and telegraphs as planned, these young men would have been of great help to the army, wouldn't they? ”

After receiving such a clear answer from Charles, the minister understood that he was not improvising.

"Charles...... The situation in the ministry is very good now, why bother? He reluctantly persuaded again, "You don't have to put people in, I will make everyone listen to you." ”

"Hahahaha, where did you think of it!" Charles couldn't help but laugh, "Don't worry, your authority can still be shaken...... Besides, you can't only be a minister in the future, so why be afraid of this......? ”

Seeing that Charles's will could be changed, the minister could only sigh.

"Okay, listen to you."

"Thank you." Charles bowed respectfully. r1152

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