In this "counterinsurgency", although Wang Hengyue did not reap any substantial benefits, he had two more allies.

One is Xiong Kewu, the leader of the revolutionary party uprising and the actual ruler of Sichuan in the future, and the other is his immediate boss Zhang Xu. Especially the alliance with Zhang Xu is what Wang Hengyue is most willing to see at present.

As soon as Zhang Xu is his boss, with such a situation, he can let go of his hands and feet when he does things, even if some rumors spread out, with Zhang Xu's surname, he will definitely not embarrass himself.

The other is that Rongxian and Leshan have become horns, relying on each other, which will have an immeasurable impact on the future situation.

The existence of these two allies is more tangible than what status money will come from. In this day and age, everything is fake, with soldiers and guns in hand, and allies have everything!

Back in Rong County, the machine has already begun to be installed. Although the three foreigners, West, Mario, and Karnofsky, are unequivocal when they talk about wages, they are indeed conscientious and meticulous in doing things.

After looking at the factory for a long time, he didn't see a reason, but when he thought that after the machine was installed, the rifle bullets would continue to come out, Wang Hengyue only felt that there was a bright spot in front of him.

"West." Wang Hengyue called their heads over: "When will it be officially put into production?" ”

Vester thought for a moment: "After the machine is installed, it still needs to be commissioned, and I think it will take at least ten to fifteen days to put it into production." ”

Although it took a long time, the matter of this machine was not sloppy at all, and Wang Hengyue was helpless, and tentatively asked if he could advance it.

Who would have thought that West shook his head again and again, resolutely refusing to agree, only saying that from installation to production is the most serious work, and it must not be sloppy. Of course, if they want to put into production in advance, then they need to work overtime, and they will naturally have to pay more wages for overtime.

Wang Hengyue scolded in his heart, these dead foreign devils, why do they need money for everything?

Thinking about it, he got 10,000 taels of silver from Zhang Xu, gritted his teeth, and promised to give them overtime wages.

While he was talking there, it was reported that Zhao Xi was coming.

Hurriedly welcomed Zhao Xi in and exchanged a few pleasantries, Zhao Xi was very interested in this machine, looked left and right, and kept asking.

West answered them one by one very carefully, and Zhao Xi nodded frequently: "Shuzhi, good things, good things, we have these machines, and we will no longer have to rely on foreigners to snort in the future." ”

"It's still early." Wang Hengyue said while accompanying Zhao Xi Chao inside: "This is also the production of rifles, but we are short of everything now, heavy machine guns, artillery, as far as I know, the Sichuan Machinery Bureau can only produce some small cannons, but the guns of foreigners have such thick muzzles."

Wang Hengyue gestured: "We are too far behind, even the machine, we can only buy it from foreigners, once we start a war with foreigners that day, as long as the foreigners tighten their hands, they can choke our necks." And the materials for making weapons and ammunition, which we are also very short of. Xianggong, who doesn't rely on foreigners, can only talk about it in his heart now. ”

Zhao Xi sighed: "I want to be in China, and the four seas surrender, I don't want to fall to such a point now." lagging behind foreigners everywhere, it is ridiculous that those officials in the capital still do not want to forge ahead. Today, it is said that it is above the imperial power, and it is clear that it is necessary to establish a constitution. Doing it around, getting nothing, but no one is willing to do practical things."

Speaking of this, there was a slight pause: "Speaking of constitutionalism, it has been called for some years. In the thirty-first year of Guangxu, Zhang Jian sent a letter to Yuan Shikai, speaking from the perspective of personal safety and honor. Yuan Shikai was really moved, and jointly transferred Zhou Fu and Zhang Zhidong, who were transferred to the governors of Liangjiang, to request the implementation of a constitutional form of government for a period of 12 years. Soon, Cen Chunxuan also played an electric performance, and only by holding a constitution can we save the world."

Wang Hengyue sneered: "Twelve years? Hey. ”

Zhao Xi didn't know what he was laughing at: "It stands to reason that although the constitution has not yet succeeded, many new policies have been implemented in recent years, changing the Prime Minister's Yamen to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, adding the Ministry of Commerce, and the Hanlin Academy compiling and reviewing the above officials, and stopping reporting to actual officials; Organize finances, set up factories to mint coins; the establishment of railway, mining, agricultural and craft companies; Establish a chamber of commerce to protect rights and interests; The imperial examination abolished the eight shares and selected international students; Reducing the green battalion, defending the brave, and organizing and training the new army; handling patrol police; Manchu and Han intermarriages and so on, but strangely, why can't there be any signs of strength at all? ”

"Xianggong." Wang Hengyue sneered again: "Where does the imperial court really want to carry out any new policies?" It's just that I was forced, and I really had no choice but to do the façade thing. People who really want to do something, Xiang Gong looks, if it is not powerful, who can succeed? In addition, there is a more important point. ”

Wang Hengyue groaned: "Constitutional, constitutional, have you been called for a few years?" The so-called new policies that can be implemented are all administrative, financial, economic, educational, military, social, and other aspects, and none of them involve the political system. It can be seen that the imperial court had no intention of establishing a constitution during the implementation of the New Deal! Twelve years? In another 12 years, this constitution will definitely not succeed! ”

Zhao Xi was stunned for a moment and let out a long sigh.

Wang Hengyue is not the only one who understands these truths, but no one dares to say them.

The two were silent, and after a while, Zhao Xi asked: "Then according to the statement, how should the country be strong?" ”

"How a country can be strong cannot be clearly stated in a few words." Wang Hengyue's expression was solemn: "But Hengyue knows, but with this imperial court, the country will not be strong no matter what." ”

Zhao Xi's expression changed greatly: "Say, you can't talk nonsense." ”

"It's okay to say it, it's okay not to say it, anyway, the facts are here, am I still afraid that Xianggong will betray me?" Wang Hengyue said lightly:

"Now the internal and external troubles of the imperial court have reached the point of hopelessness. The rule of officials has reached the extreme, even if there are millions of new troops, what can they do? The Leshan uprising, didn't it start with the new army? Outside, Ben, Russia, and England, which one is not eyeing our country? The imperial court only knows about internal suppression, but does not know how to be angry externally, how can it be said to be strong? The country now is sitting on a big powder keg that can be ignited with just a little spark. ”

Wang Hengyue's words were really rebellious, but he was angry in his heart about this matter, and Zhao Xi would definitely not betray himself, so he had no scruples, but when he heard these words in Zhao Xi's ears, it was shocking and fresh.

The country now is sitting on a big powder keg that can be ignited with just a little spark.

Although this sounds harsh, it is not the actual situation in this country now!