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"Minghong, the coal of Kaiping Coal Mine, according to the different coal seams, the coal quality is very different, the coal seam is commonly known as the trough in Kaiping, among which the fifth layer of coal quality is the best, that is, the flat inlay said five trough coal. The five-trough coal is not only vigorous, but also has less smoke and white fire, which is rare in the world, and even foreigners praise it. Kaiping Coal Mine was appointed by Tang Tingshu, because of the good quality of the five-groove coal, so it has always supplied our Beiyang Naval Division, as well as the Tianjin Machinery Bureau, China Merchants Steamship Bureau and the Jiangnan Machinery Bureau in Shanghai. ”

Zhang Shiheng's words made Qin Chuan's heart tense.

Before the crossing, Qin Chuan vaguely remembered a piece of information he had read, saying that during the First Sino-Japanese Naval War, it was because of the black and heavy black smoke coming out of the boiler of the Beiyang Fleet that the Japanese fleet took the lead in discovering the traces of the Beiyang Fleet and immediately began to prepare for battle, and it was not until an hour later that the Beiyang Fleet discovered the position of the Japanese fleet and began to prepare for the battle, that is to say, the Japanese fleet had an hour more preparation time than the Beiyang Fleet in this naval battle, and it was precisely because of this hour of advance preparation. The Japanese fleet had ample time to form a single-column formation, giving full play to the advantages of the Japanese fleet's fast ships and fast artillery firing rate.

Thinking of this, Qin Chuan couldn't help but feel chills on the back of his neck.

Zhang Shiheng didn't know what Qin Chuan was thinking, and continued to explain.

"But since Zhang Yanmou took over, Kaiping has never given us Beiyang five-groove coal, but only sold us eight-groove coal with the worst coal quality. These eight troughs of coal, there is a lot of scum, the original ship bureau did not buy the two phases, only Tianjin inventory has thousands of tons, depreciation solicitation, there is no buyer, just let this Zhang Yanmou to Beiyang. ”

Li Hetan sighed and added in a low tone: "These eight troughs of coal, not only is there a lot of scum, the fire is not full of burning energy, not to mention the great damage to the machine, but also the smoke is very large, the warship burns such coal, in the vast sea, at a very long distance, the other party can judge the position of the fleet and the number of ships according to the situation of the smoke column, once the war starts, it will be extremely harmful to our Beiyang Fleet, I really don't know that such an ignorant and ignorant person has become an official of the Qing Dynasty。。。。。。 ”

Speaking of which, the emotional Li He couldn't help but slam his fist on the table, shaking the table with a burst of cups and plates.

Qin Chuan couldn't help but ask Zhang Shiheng indignantly: "Chu Bao, isn't this Kaiping an industry in Beiyang?" Could it be that Zhongtang just let his misdeeds go unnoticed? ”

Zhang Shiheng waved his hand helplessly and said: "Minghong, do you know that since the establishment of the naval affairs yamen, this Kaiping is no longer under the jurisdiction of Beiyang. As for Zhang Yanmou's misdeeds, it was not that Lord Zhongtang ignored him, but that Zhongtang was powerless to check and balance. ”

"This Zhang Yanmou was originally an entourage of Prince Alcohol, and then he was promoted by Prince Alcohol and released to Jiangsu Alternate Road, and finally transferred to the Zhili Mineral Supervision Office, and won the fat 。。。。。。 of the General Office of the Kaiping Mining Bureau."

accidentally said that the general office of the Kaiping Mining Bureau was fat, Zhang Shiheng couldn't help blushing a little, and said busily.

"Although Prince Alcohol is no longer alive, but this Yan Mou somehow caught up with Weng Tongxiao's line, and has the background of being a dragon in today's Holy Mansion, how could he buy the account of the middle hall. Besides, the grievances between Weng Tonggong and Zhongtang are now known throughout the dynasty, and since this Zhang Yanmou is Weng Tonggong's old dog, how can he not be difficult for Beiyang everywhere. Therefore, the Beiyang Sailor is stained with the light of Lord Zhongtang, and the fire at the city gate has affected the pond fish! ”

Seeing that Qin Chuan was still indignant, Zhang Shiheng didn't want to say anything more about Zhang Yanmou, so he changed the subject.

"Ming Hong, the coal used by the warships in Beiyang is only so much, and it is all in the camp office, so naturally the coal money of the Pingyuan will not be allocated to the flat inlay separately, so the flat inlay is also a last resort, and he tries his best to buy good coal for his Pingyuan, but this requires extra money. Therefore, for my brother, I often carried the goods to and from Brother Min on a flat-lined ship。。。。。。 ”

Zhang Shiheng dared to laugh a few times: "It also saves the customs tax." ”

Grandma's, it's really unreasonable! These dignified high-ranking officials of the Qing Dynasty, who are in high positions and do not think about the major affairs of the economy, people's livelihood, prosperity and strengthening the army, but blindly form gangs, pretend to help the public and private interests, and take national affairs as child's play.

Although Qin Chuan did not have a good impression of this foreign court, and even wished that it would die overnight, he could not watch the Beiyang Fleet destroy in the hands of the Japanese. It's just that it's okay for Li He to buy these five troughs of coal in private, if even if he Qin Chuan pays money to buy coal for the Beiyang Naval Division, this Zhang Yanmou out of hatred for Li Hongzhang, I'm afraid the other party will not sell him.

Could it be that this Beiyang sailor is really hopeless!!

Thinking of this, Qin Chuan couldn't help but feel a burst of cold air in his heart, and a helpless despair instantly filled his body.

Looking at Qin Chuan, who looked lonely and his face was a little pale, Zhang Shiheng asked Qin Chuan in surprise.

"Ming Hong, are you alright?"

Qin Chuan sighed and shook his head: "It's okay." ”

Zhang Shiheng put his mind at ease, looked at Qin Chuan and said, "It's okay." Minghong, let's get down to business, you see。。。。。。 ”

Qin Chuan nodded and said: "Everything depends on Brother Chu Bao, as long as it is something that comes out of me, anything can be done, Wu Tiaoqing, Master Sheng, and Xiao William and Ye Ziqi have everything for me to say." But there is one thing, these things can only be sold in North Korea, and at most they can be sold to Vladivostok, and cannot be sold elsewhere. ”

"Good! Minghong is refreshing! ”

As soon as they heard Qin Chuan's promise, Zhang Shiheng and Min Chengjun couldn't help but be overjoyed, and the two of them happily picked up their wine glasses to toast Qin Chuan's wine.

"I have one more word." Qin Chuan raised his hand to stop Zhang Shiheng and Min Chengjun.

"Brother Min, I also have something to ask for, if Brother Min is willing to help, our matter will be settled, if it 。。。。。。"

Seeing that Qin Chuan wanted to speak and stopped, Zhang Shiheng couldn't help but urge Qin Chuan in a hurry.

"Minghong, you have always been cool, what's wrong today, you are talking in a hurry, just say anything directly."

Min Chengjun was also busy laughing and said, "Lord Qin, but there is a business in North Korea that you need to be helped with?" ”

"Exactly."

Zhang Shiheng clapped his hands: "Minghong, what should I do, I dare not say it in our Qing Dynasty, but in North Korea, how can there be anything that Brother Min can't do, just say it, what do you need to help." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Shiheng felt a little inappropriate, Qin Chuan had just promised to hand over his things to him to transport to North Korea, why did he want to do business in North Korea again? Could it be that Qin Chuan has changed his mind again, or wants to get an extra piece of the pie?

As soon as he thought of this, Zhang Shiheng trembled in his heart, and asked tentatively in a trembling voice: "Minghong, what do you mean。。。。。。 ”

Qin Chuan waved his hand and smiled: "Brother Chu Bao, don't worry, I will never break my promise and get fat." However, I would like to emphasize in advance that what I will say in a moment can only be known to a few of us, and it cannot enter the ears of others. ”

Seeing that Qin Chuan said solemnly, Zhang Shiheng, Min Chengjun, including Li He all put away their smiles and stared at Qin Chuan, waiting for his next words.