Yang Lin couldn't use the word excitement to describe his mood at this time, but he didn't expect that Yang Sanda would do his best to not only bring back Bridge Fry, but also get back an Englishman named Xue Mingdun by the way, all of whom had certain achievements in the research of steam engine ships. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

At this moment, Yang Lin couldn't wait, he couldn't bear the surging intention in his heart, and he couldn't wait to set off immediately to see those people and some machines and books. Whether it's a steam engine ship or some machinery for textile mining, these are the signs of the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, which means that a new civilization is about to unfold in the land.

"Elder Yang, where are they now? I would like to go to see them now, to show my sincerity, to express my condolences. ”

It seemed that Yang Lin had expected this kind of reaction, and when he said this, Yang Sanda smiled slightly and said softly: "Hall Master, it's inconvenient to go like this, right?" There were so many foreigners at one time, trapped in some laws and regulations of the Qing court. If you meet them so abruptly, it will be easy to attract attention and cause unnecessary trouble. ”

"That's because of this, so I let them stay on the ship and stay still, and I'm here to discuss with you, how to settle those Westerners? After all, the people brought back this time are not only specialized researchers like Xiangqiao Fry, but also many skilled craftsmen who specialize in operating those machines. ”

After a word, Yang Lin woke up from his dream, and then he realized that he was a little too urgent, and he forgot the laws of the Qing court for a while, and the laws specifically for foreigners.

At this moment, Yang Lin knew that his first task was to solve the problem of personnel placement. With so many foreigners, it is impossible to get into the land, so they have to think of another way. After a moment of silence, Yang Lin's eyes lit up, and he thought about it and said loudly: "En... In this way, Elder Yang, you go to Qu Kun first, and then, the three of us will discuss it in the secret room before, I already have a solution to the place where foreigners are settled, and I guarantee that there will be no problems, and there will be a place to live tonight at the latest, don't worry. ”

"Really?" Yang Sanda asked subconsciously, and when he saw Yang Lin nodding slightly, he immediately got up and stood up, and said in a whisper: "Okay, hall master, I'll go to find Qu Kun, and we'll wait for you there." ”

"Well, okay, you go, I'll arrange the things in the tooth shop, and then I'll go to meet with you to discuss specific matters, how to settle those people?"

In the blink of an eye, in the basement of Thunder's secret liaison in Guangzhou City, Yang Lin, Qu Kun and Yang Sanda were sitting there, and before their buttocks were hot, Yang Lin's faint eager words came to mind.

"Ah Kun, you must be wondering, why did I summon you here so suddenly and in a hurry? Why did Elder Yang just come back and meet the old hall master before he had time to meet here? Perhaps, you have a lot of doubts in your mind right now and want an explanation. ”

In the face of repeated questions, Qu Kun didn't have any words, just nodded slightly, which was regarded as showing his attitude, waiting for Yang Lin's next words.

"But, I have to say, to declare, time is a little tight right now, and I can't explain anything to you? The reason why I called you here is to let you go to the New Territories and bring Elder Yang there. ”

Seeming to feel Yang Sanda's puzzled gaze and knowing what he was thinking, Yang Lin paused, looked sideways, and said quickly: "Elder Yang, about what you are worried about, I will explain it to you later, please be patient." ”

Yang Sanda did the same, nodding slightly.

"Ah Kun, I not only want you to take them there, but also bring my orders to Qi Zhiyuan. Tell him not only to arrange the food, clothing, housing and transportation of Westerners, but also to ensure their safety. And also fully cooperate with them and help them to complete something. As for what the specific things were, Elder Yang knew that he would tell Qi Zhiyuan about them when he got to the place. ”

For a moment, Qu Kun was surprised, he didn't expect Yang Lin to give such an order. In this way, not only does Yang Sanda have a lot of power, but also has a lot of right to speak in Hong Kong, and his status will not be much lower than that of Qi Zhiyuan, the head of the first division.

After more than a year of training, Zhai Dakun's careful training, Qu Kun is no longer a westward Ameng, but a city in his chest, even if he was surprised by Yang Lin's order, his face still did not change, and he said calmly: "Yes, hall master, I will definitely bring your order and tell Master Qi as it is." ”

At the same time, listening to these words, it seemed that he thought of something, Yang Sanda's heart could no longer remain calm, like a stormy wave, shocked, faintly guessing that the thunder entrenched in Hong Kong is irreversible in the relationship between the hall master, and there is a faint situation of superiors and subordinates, is it ...... After all, when he was about to reach the waters of the Pearl River, Yang Sanda also heard the talk of thunder and the places they often haunted.

Yang Lin nodded to Qu Kun with satisfaction, looked at Yang Sanda again, and said straight to the point: "Elder Yang, you must have some ideas in your heart and guessed something. I might as well be honest, and I'll tell you the truth, the thunder that has been in the limelight recently is my force and obeys my orders. ”

Looking at Yang Sanda's expression that seemed to have a great understanding and was still shocked, Yang Lin just smiled faintly and did not explain anything, but said: "Elder Yang, Qiao Foley and their development of steam engine ships must be tested from time to time to conduct demonstrations. Therefore, the place for his study must be inseparable from a large body of water. In Hong Kong, there are not only some thunderous security, but also a large number of personnel, especially in shipbuilding. ”

"The most important thing is that in this way, they can devote themselves to the development of steam engine ships, and do not have to be bound by the Qing court's explicit prohibitions. It can be said that there is a collection of time, place and people. ”

During the whole process, Qu Kun seemed to understand whether he understood or not, and only understood part of it, that is, under the protection of the thunder, the unmasked foreigners could do some things wholeheartedly. Moreover, the hall master attaches great importance to it, and its importance is no less than that of a huge military operation.

At this moment, if Qu Kun knew what a steam engine ship was? If it is successfully developed, what does that mean? Then he will completely understand, why does Yang Lin attach so much importance to the research work of foreigners?

The steam engine ship can be said to be the predecessor of the modern warship, in that era, no matter what kind of ship it was, the power was human-driven, or human-wind mixed drive, which was completely the most primitive power ship. Many warships, the most advanced of which are just more masts, maximize the use of wind power, so as to maximize the speed of the warship, but there are many shortcomings and uncontrollable factors.

Along the way, every time he thought of it, Yang Lin thought of the steam engine ship as a warship. I can't help but fantasize that once the dream comes true, Thunder will be a giant of the sea, an invincible existence! Not only is the speed greatly improved, but also the maneuverability has been greatly improved, and it is more comfortable to dodge the attack of artillery shells.

Although he didn't understand what kind of ship the steam engine ship was, Qu Kun clearly felt that the excitement in the hall master's heart was about to be irrepressible, and the crystal light flashing in his eyes was shining.

In the end, Yang Lin didn't explain anything, he seemed to feel that what he said was almost enough, and he said very clearly, so he said in a summary manner: "Okay, since this is the case, everything is arranged, let's not stay here." Ah Kun, don't wait, take Elder Yang and them to Hong Kong now, and make arrangements as soon as possible. After all, the personnel are delayed, the ships do not move, and after a long time, it is easy to arouse suspicion. ”

"Well, okay, hall master, let's go." It didn't seem to be surprising that Yang Lin urged him to go for the right reason, and the two said in unison. (To be continued.) )