1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 156 The Broker (II)

Karma to save the country. This ideal cannot be just a slogan. Railroad construction is the most ambitious way to realize this ideal.

Of course. Look at the commander-in-chief. The Sichuan Road was basically built along the Yangtze River. It's very unreasonable in terms of layout. The transportation between Sichuan and Hubei has always relied on only. However, in the past, the waterway of the Sichuan River was lined with rocks and many waves. It's a dangerous boat. That's why there is a discussion of the Sichuan-Han Railway. But now the engineering units of the Republican Army are systematically clearing the Sichuan River channel. In the future, the navigation of the Sichuan River will become safer. If another railway is built parallel to the Yangtze River. It's a bit presumptuous. Besides. The livelihood of slender men also needs to be taken into account. Once the construction of the railway along the river is completed. It is bound to cause a storm of unemployment. The republic was founded. Again, it should be prudent.

China is a poor country now. Funds should be spent where they are needed most. So. This first railway in Sichuan will be rescheduled. According to Zhao Bei's assumption. The railway will depart from Chengdu. Two branch lines are divided. One: - Go southeast. Over the state to chóngqìng. This is called the "Chengdu-Chongqing Line". Another branch line runs north. Through the Tongchuan Baoning Bazhou Tongjiang. From the north of Sichuan into the south of Shaanxi. Arrive in Xi'an. This "Sichuan-Shaanxi line". If you have the money. The Chengdu-Chongqing line can also be extended to the south. Enter Guizhou, Yunnan. So. can use Sichuan as a hub. It connects the western and southwestern districts of China. Regardless of whether it is for economic construction or military action. It's a good investment.

Of course. This requires convincing Sichuan businessmen. After all. Investments need to rely on them. The Republican Army's financially stretched finances alone could hardly support the project. And. This railway is not just built because it is built. Planning is a challenge. Considering the shape of Sichuan. Exploration work alone is not something that can be completed in a short period of time.

It's hard to start a business, but you can't stop starting a business because it's hard. China today is a blank drawing board. The commander-in-chief was the designer with the drawing pen. The future development of China depends on the pen in his hand

“…… The Han-made rails are cheap and of good quality, and the foreign rails are beautiful. The Sichuan Provincial Railway uses all Han-made rails. Then the Republican Army will give maximum support. It was even possible to send troops to assist in the construction of railways.

…… The Sichuan Provincial Railway Company must take shareholder rights as the first priority. It is by no means a government company that sells dog meat on the head of a sheep. All matters relating to the employment of the company's articles of association. All take the shareholders' resolution as the purpose, and the army will never intervene - all operations after the heirs are subject to the convenience of the businessmen and the people. The Republican Army sent only 1 to the headquarters of the Railway Company. For the sole purpose of facilitating military transport, railway companies shall pay freight at cost for the transport of goods for the Republican Army. The reduction or reduction of some taxes will not harm the interests of businessmen and people. ”

Zhao Bei turned the speech into a pin. Tout the railroad rails. Later, the Republican Army's support policies for the railway companies were described in detail. Actually, in his opinion. The nationalization of iron is the trend. This is not only conducive to the planning and unification of railway construction. Increase efficiency. At the same time, it is also conducive to making full use of railway capacity. Guarantee military transport. Railways have also been built into remote areas where there is no profit opportunity. But for now, if you want private funds to be invested in railway construction. The best thing to do is to be private. When the republic became financially abundant, it slowly acquired private railway companies. Naturally, the railways can be state-run. In that part of the history that he was familiar with. The cause of the Sichuan "Road Protection Movement" was the irresponsible state-owned railway policy of the Qing court. This led directly to the fall of the Qing court. The lesson is not profound. He didn't want to repeat the mistakes of the past. I want to make full use of private capital to serve the Republican Army.

China of the times. Businessmen are not without funds. Lack of support for zhèngfǔ. Lack of legal protection. The United States has the largest railway mileage in the world. It's because of a Pacific Railroad Act. A simple law turned the wild American West into a thoroughfare in a short period of time. This is worth Zhao Bei's learning. If only history had given him a chance. He is confident that a similar law will be introduced. Encourage private investment in railways and roads. Turning China into a country with easy transportation.

Zhao Bei talked about half a little more. In order to prevent another member of parliament from becoming addicted to smoking. He ended his speech in due course. Stop in the auditorium. He then left the House with the Guards. Go to the military camp around Chóngqìng to inspect it.

The army plus the Revolutionary Guard. More than 100,000 people gathered in Chóngqìng and traveled around more than a dozen counties. Due to the lack of troops. No, there are some dwellings. As a means of appeasement. The army also helped people who had been requisitioned to repair their houses. The IRA side is responsible for providing all the materials. And in order to restrain military discipline. Wu Luzhen's gendarmerie squad had to send people to the countryside every day. Holding up the Great Order to apply for discipline. Arrest the ruffians who harass the people. After entering the river. The Western Expeditionary Army expanded rapidly. The uneven situation has risen. The regular troops are better. There was a lot of mixing in the Revolutionary Guards

Arm. They often become the focus of attention of the gendarmerie brigade. Wu Zhen has Zhao's "Shang Fang Sword". Naturally, they will not be polite to the ruffians who commit crimes. There is no forgiveness for robbery. There is no forgiveness for those who molest the people's daughters. There is no forgiveness for gratuitous killing. There is no forgiveness for beating the gendarmes...... These rì come. Hundreds of heads have been chopped off. All hung on the pier by the river. It effectively deterred the ruffians in the army.

There is Wu Luzhen in chóngqìng. Zhao Bei was naturally relieved. Take the small gunboat "Chujia". led the blue sky, Wei Jiang, Fangzhen and others. Under the escort of another gunboat "Chu Yi". Swim along the Yangtze River. In one breath, he inspected more than two camps along the river. It was noon. Eat in the grassroots company as usual. He got on the boat again and continued his journey. It didn't stop along the way. The ship sailed at the fastest speed until it stopped in the small town of Jiangjin. This is the westernmost station of the IRA. The 1st Division, Bai Wenwei, was stationed here. Ren chóngqìng western jǐng ring task. At the same time, it also provided logistical support for Tian Zhenbang, the envoy of southern Sichuan Town, who went to the state of Syria. At this time, it was already thin. Bai Wenwei's commander-in-chief came to inspect in person. Don't dare to slack off. Hurriedly led all the officers of the brigade headquarters to meet them in a queue.

Gangjin is the front line. There was a Qing army on the hill outside the city. Fortunately, there are not many decent cannons. You don't have to worry about being shelled. For security reasons though. Bai Wenwei still ordered the artillery to fire a few shots at the mountain. As a sign of deterrence. The Qing army reacted at all. I didn't even dare to put a gun. Zhao Bei was surrounded by the staff officers. shook hands with Bai Wenwei and other officers one by one. and inquired about the march of Tian Zhenbang, the "guard of southern Sichuan".

As expected. Tian Zhenbang's march did not go well. Although it has taken the state gateway Hejiang. However, it was frustrated in the attack on the state city. When retreating, he was pursued by the Qing army. The losses were heavy. Yesterday Rì sent someone to report the clipper. asked Bai Wenwei for help, but Bai Wenwei had already hinted at Zhao Bei. There were no immediate reinforcements. Just gave a couple of mortars.

The state of Syria is not only a southern Sichuan household. And it is also the most important production of Sichuan salt. The well salt produced here accounts for more than seventy percent of the total output of well salt in Sichuan. Arguably. This is the treasure trove of Sichuan Province's finances. Who took possession of here. Whoever controls the salt administration in Sichuan. Zhao Bei understands this truth. Zhao Erxun also understands. So. After the end of the state campaign. Erxun has tens of thousands of jīng soldiers under the belt of the big triangle of Fushun Xuzhou. Tian Zhenbang is only a little more than 10,000 people. Plus a regiment of the Republican advance team. The total strength of the army was far inferior to that of the Qing army. It is also normal to suffer defeat in the state area. Let alone. Zhao Bei originally asked Tian Zhenbang to be the "King of Southern Sichuan". It was very reluctant to send a regiment to support him. Let the communist army go to fight for others. That's never.

Let Tian Zhenbang fight with Qing in the state capital. He could not be asked to swallow the entire state of Syria at once. Nor can the Qing army eliminate him or recruit him. This is Zhao Bei's strategy. Tightrope Strategy. As long as Tian Zhenbang stays in the state capital. can contain tens of thousands of troops. So as to reduce the military pressure for the Republican army to attack Chengdu. "Brigadier Bai. In your opinion. Let's send no one to increase the state - "In the brigade headquarters." Zhao Bei asked, pointing to the military diagram on the table.

"The view of the department. In the short term, Tian Zhenbang can hold Hejiang. But if you wait for the Qing army to slow down. I figured out the strength of Tabe. It is possible to carry out an all-out counteroffensive against Hejiang. In terms of Tabe's combat effectiveness. Not necessarily kept. Bai Wenwei did not directly answer Zhao Bei's question. Just a brief analysis of the battlefield situation. But the meaning of his words was clear. Tian Zhenbang really needs reinforcements.

"Chief of Staff Blue. Now our army still has inorganic forces? Zhao Bei asked Lan Tianwei on the side.

"There is also a reserve. No, yesterday it was decided to send them to the mountains to suppress bandits. If the field is reinforced. The plan to suppress the bandits can only be postponed. ”

Lan Tianwei said this. There was a pause. glanced at Bai Wenwei. He also said: "But bandits and water bandits cannot but be suppressed. Otherwise, it will threaten the transportation of our army's baggage. In fact. According to the opinion of the ministry. The Qing army in Syria was not the key. We want to take Chengdu quickly. Solved Zhao Erxun. The Syrian Qing army is naturally easy to deal with. ”

Zhao Bei waved his hand. said: "Chengdu is definitely going to be won." Syria's salt wells will also be taken. This source of money must be in the hands of our Republican Army! Don't just keep your eyes on the IRA. The Revolutionary Guards are also an army. There is no regular army. Just transfer some of the Revolutionary Guards. Reinforcements to Tian Zhenbang. "Guards?" Lan Wei and the others were a little unimpressed. In our opinion. The Revolutionary Guards are only slightly more combat-ready than the Party uniforms. It doesn't seem to be an army. And discipline is also problematic. If it weren't for the fear of letting these people out and turn them into bandits. They had long suggested that this strange force should be dismissed. With the help of military spending, several regular divisions can also be built.