1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 235 Military Designer

yīn's awesome. The humid and muggy air of the cháo was a little breathless, and two whistles were heard. It was the gunboats of the great powers that were rampant across the river, showing off their might. After the whistle stopped. The trumpet by the river was raised again. Mixed with the trumpets was the shouting of the newsboys.

"Extra! Extra! The negotiations went smoothly. ”

"President Yuan Da declared! Friendship between China and China is the foundation of peace in the long run. ”

The British Minister praised it. President Yuan Da is indeed the No. 1 diplomatic talent in the Far East! ”

"The governors of the provinces have electricity. Champion Pivotal Decision-Making! Joint statement of the Restoration Society of the League. Significant progress in bipartisan negotiations. The merger of the two is not far away! The situation in southern Sichuan is delicate. The southern town of Sichuan is not harmonious. The battle of southern Sichuan is about to break out! ”

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The shouts of the newsboys. Occasionally, someone would come forward. Dig out a few coppers and buy a newspaper that interests you. Then stand or sit. Carefully study the news in the newspapers.

This is the Nanjing Customs China Merchants Wharf Trestle. The war gradually subsided. The number of people traveling by ship is increasing. The business students who came and went from the south to the north were mixed with the soldiers who had been discharged from the army due to injuries. Crowded up and down the dock in a hurry. Headless flies walking around. The shouts came and went. The suitcase and rattan box were held high above the head. Moving through the crowd. From afar, it looks like an ownerless float. No one knows where they will drift.

On the dock, Jǐngcha, who was responsible for maintaining order, and the soldiers were sweating profusely waving the wooden sticks in their hands. Chase the sheep like they will wait for the people to drive them to the side where they should stay. People with slow legs and feet will inevitably get a few sticks. Naturally, people from all walks of life will not miss this good opportunity to make a fortune. Also mingling in the crowd and glancing around. Looking for a suitable target.

In the chaos, Xie Tai was not easy to squeeze out of the crowd. Walk over to a row of chairs. It cost two coppers to buy a place from one's hand. After scolding in tongues. I sat down comfortably. Remove the newspaper that is clipped underneath. Browse.

When I was looking hard, I heard someone shouting in front of me: "Chong'an, you are idle and have time to read the newspaper." ”

Xie Tai looked up. Seeing Feng Ru standing in front of him sweating profusely, he smiled apologetically. Said: "Left and right for a while - can't get on the boat." Find a chair to rest from Hong Kong to Shanghai. Then from Shanghai to Nanjing. I was so busy along the way that I didn't even read a newspaper. Now is the time to catch a glimpse of the latest news. Freely. See if you're tired. This seat is for you. It cost two coppers to buy. After speaking, he stood up and gave up his seat to Feng Ru.

Such as sitting on a row of chairs. Untie the towel attached to your wrist and wipe the sweat constantly. He looked up and asked, "What's the news in this newspaper?" ”

Xie Tai handed over the newspaper. Point to a layout. said: "There is nothing else to do. But there is news in Sichuan. Tian Zhenbang and the governor of Guizhou of the Communist Association fell out. Threaten to ask for soldiers and meet each other. The Communion will ask the Commander-in-Chief to mediate. ”

For example, look at the information on the report. sighed: "It's only been half a month since we arrived in Hong Kong. Sichuan is going to war again. Tian Zhenbang wants the king of southern Sichuan. The Communist Party refused to retreat from southern Sichuan. If it really starts. I don't know who wins-"

Xie Tai also sighed. opened his mouth. But after all, he swallowed back the words that came to his lips. Feng Ru is a young man in the end. and bent on the operation. Too naïve about politics. The bureau of southern Sichuan. I'm afraid it's not as simple as it seems. Tian Zhenbang is a pawn of the Republican Army. This battle must be fought. It wasn't just the 7,000-strong troops of Tian Zhen's guard that they had to face. The IRA may not come forward directly. But he will definitely not sit back and watch Tian Zhenbang lose.

Xie Tai and Feng left Wuhan last month. The two were ordered by Zhao Bei to go to Hong Kong to receive the machinery and equipment necessary for the establishment of the aircraft factory, as well as the aircraft. And hire a technician. Besides. He also contacted Sichuan Salt Company to purchase a full set of equipment for vacuum salt production.

These equipment and machines were purchased with the help of the Chinese American Chamber of Commerce. The United States sent people to escort these equipment and machines to Hong Kong. Xie Taifeng then transported the equipment and machinery from Hong Kong back to Wuhan. By the way, hire a few more technicians from Hong Kong. After that's done. They immediately returned with their equipment. Embark on the shore. The machine has completed the customs entry procedures. Didn't wait to catch his breath. The IRA purchasing representative intercepted the two men. Deliver two tickets to two people. They were urged to return to Wuhan immediately with planes and machinery and equipment. Contribute to the early start of the aircraft plant.

The two did not dare to delay. With the ferry ticket, I got on a liner to Wuhan. However, when the ship sailed to the dock of Xiaguan in Nanjing to replenish coal, it was requisitioned by the Beiyang Army stationed there. The crossing troops crossed the river to encircle and suppress the salt barons in northern Jiangsu. The passengers on board were driven down by the soldiers. Xie Tai and Feng Ru's trip was delayed. The only thing to be thankful for is. The nearly 100 wooden boxes carried by the ship were finally unloaded in a hurry. It was not intercepted by the Beiyang Army. Just now, the two of them have been busy directing the workers to unload and move the goods. Also looking for the side stock. I was burned for a long time. That's when the air took a breath.

The two had taken a telegram. The commander-in-chief sent gunboats to Nanking to pick up machinery and equipment. But the commander-in-chief called back and said that the gunboats could not be drawn at all now. It's up to them to figure it out for themselves. The two had no choice but to move the equipment to the warehouse for storage.

A foreman squeezes out the crowd. Walked to Feng Ruhe. Nodding his head, he said, "Mr. Feng." I have done what you have commanded. A French ship. A real foreign ship. It's not a Chinese ship that sells dog meat on the head of a sheep. The ship was going to Han. Only some ballast coal. Anchor after two o'clock. You don't want to be dirty. You can sit on that. I've already said it's the owner. If you put it in the machine box. Each box costs an additional two yuan. ”

Xie Tai was surprised: "Freely." You just went to hire a boat? On a French ship? ”

Such as nodding. He said, "You can't sit here." Our original ship was requisitioned by the Beiyang Army. I don't know when I'll be back. Let's delay one more day. Then the aircraft factory will be built a day later. I'm like an arrow now. Don't say it's a French ship. It's the rì ship. I dare to sit too. We refunded the ticket. Immediately the French ship is gone. Now the commander-in-chief has ordered the two planes to be transported back to Han from Sichuan. Coupled with the planes we brought back, our Republican Army's flying team is also proud of the others. ”

After speaking. Touch two oceans from your pocket. Give it to the foreman. Thanks. It doesn't matter if Xie Tai wants it or not. Pull him along.

The two followed the foreman out of the pier trestle. Walking towards the berth of the French ship, I met many passengers who had the same experience as them, but they could not continue the journey because the ship was requisitioned by the army, and some of them sighed. Some cursed loudly, and many more, like them, traveled the world in search of replacement ships.

Since the revolution in northern Jiangsu

Come. All sorts of armed gangs popped up like bamboo shoots after the rain. It is still strong with salt as the number one thing in the salt owl. Although Xu Baoshan, the former puppet Qing patrol and anti-arrest private gang leader, has fallen to the republican zhèngfǔ. He was appointed as the envoy of the town of Northern Jiangsu. But the other salt lords did not buy Xu Baoshan's account. Many leaders have the intention of taking advantage of the chaos. I don't put the republic zhèngfǔ in my eyes at all. In this regard, President Yuan Shikai not only strictly ordered Xu Baoshan to force the bombardment, but also did not use the fifth town of the Beiyang Army stationed in Jiangsu. It was transferred to northern Jiangsu to attack heavy troops. The northern forces are already thin in the south. And so it goes. The strength of Su's face is even more stretched. I can't help it. Yuan Shikai had no choice but to learn from Xiliang's original approach. Aggressively recruit the armed forces of the Anlulin Society. All of a sudden. All the armed forces in southern Jiangsu gathered in Nanjing. The ancient capital of the Six Dynasties was made into a miasma. Outside merchants simply did not dare to stay here for long. Wait to follow the foreman to the berth of the French freighter. Xie Tai and Feng Ru were dumbfounded. I saw that the dock was black and pressing. The passengers who are all dragging their luggage and carrying packages ―――――― obviously. It's not just that they've taken a fancy to this tailwind boat.

The Beiyang Army requisitioned all the Chinese ships near Nanjing. Only foreign ships can sail zìyóu. This year, as long as the foreign flag is hung. Basically, you can ignore the national zhèngfǔ. Whether it is the imperial zhèngfǔ or the republican zhèngfǔ. Therefore. The sale of foreign flags to China and the registration of ship flags have also become the regular business of many foreign firms.

There were at least a hundred passengers present. If all these people get on the boat. I'm afraid there will be no square-mounted machines and planes. Xie Tai and Feng Ru immediately dispelled the idea of taking this freighter.

There are several other foreign-flagged steamers on the pier. There are foreign shipowners. Xie Tai and Feng Ru inquired one by one. But none of the ships went to Wuhan. There was only one small steamer to Jiujiang. But the tonnage is too small. Second, to be on the Jiujiang boat. It's a hassle. So the two of them didn't find a suitable ship in the end.

The two of them turned around and left. I went to the warehouse where the stacker took another look. Tell the guards to watch over the machine carefully. He then left the dock with a few mechanics. I found a food stall for lunch on the street outside the port.

Such as eating while studying a sketch. Xie Tai was not as inattentive as he was. Holding tofu brain in one hand. Grab the bun in one hand. Savor carefully one bite at a time. It couldn't have been dangling around the ship for the other day, and it couldn't have been a stomach. It's still safe to eat on the land.

I haven't waited for two to finish this simple lunch. But there was a commotion from afar on the street. The two turned their heads to look. I saw a group of young people coming around the corner of the street. The majority are young men. A handful of young women dot the dots. The crowd was dressed in sè costumes. The people at the front of the walk also held up several slogans. The people in the back handed out leaflets along the way. Everyone in the ranks was shouting slogans.

"Rejection of traitorous treaties! Maintain the country strictly! ”

"Down with the Northern Monarch! Embrace party politics! ”

"Yuan Kai. Quisling! ”

"Shaoyi. Boneless and incompetent. Lose power and humiliate the country! ”

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Wait for the group to walk to the food stall. Xie saw the slogan clearly. However, it is written about "fighting for national power abroad" and "soothing the hearts of the people internally". It's basically the same as their slogan.

A young student-like figure handed a few leaflets to Xie Tai. said, "Sir." After eating, he went with us to fight for national rights. China wants to be strong. It is necessary to unite people from all walks of life across the country. ”

Xie Tai took the flyer. The young man smiled. Feng Ru, who was sitting beside him, just looked up at the young man. Then he buried it again. Continue to work on that sketch of the plane.

And so on for those people. Xie Taicai took a closer look at the leaflets in his hand. I picked up the tofu brain and took two sips. He said to himself: "Patriotism is commendable. Reckless|Inappropriate. Not really. This is quite in line with the stomach of the commander-in-chief. Some of the people of the world are drunk with the smell of my solitude. Right. As? ”

If there is no indication at all. He didn't even lift his head. Only a few Chinese hired from Hong Kong showed some interest. But curiosity is more than concern. Xie Tai glanced at a few people. He shook his head with a wry smile. Pick up the tofu brain and continue his lunch.

Just take two sips. A tall yīn shadow was cast on the table. Xie Tai looked up. But I saw a foreigner in a suit standing at the table. He was bending down to stare at the sketch of the plane in front of Feng Ru. Look at the look on his face. I was a little surprised.

"This gentleman. What do you have to say? Xie Taiyu asked.

The foreigner was slightly stunned. He straightened up and looked at Xie Tai. Put the suitcase in your hand. sat across the table. Reach out across the table. In a less proficient Chinese dialect, he said, "Hello. I'm British. The Chinese name is "Mo Lixun". Current profession is journalist. Worked for the British newspaper "Taishi". Mr. spoke great English. It's a heavier accent. Hong Kong Studies? ”

Is this a compliment? Xie Tai didn't know how to be modest. I had to stretch out my hand. He shook hands with the foreigner. Pointing to yourself. He pointed to Feng Ru, who had raised his head. In Chinese, with a stronger accent, he said, "Hello. The surname is Xie. His surname is Feng. We are colleagues. Engineering staff. Those are our technical experts. ”

"We still speak in English."

Morrison had a headache with the kind of official dialect with a Cantonese flavor. Raising his finger, he pointed to the sketch in front of Feng Ru. He asked, "Is that a diagram of an airplane?" Why does it look weird? Was it designed by two people? ”

If you hurry up and put away the sketch of the aircraft. Put it in your pocket. A thief-proof look. made Xie Tai on the side laugh.

"That's really a sketch of an airplane," Xie said. But we didn't design it. It was designed by a middle-class person. But please forgive me for not being able to give out his name. ”

The plane design was drawn by Zhao Bei. It is a reference to a well-known single-seat fighter between the two world wars, the "Fiat CR-32". It was an Italian-made biplane. He fought in the Spanish War. The performance is good. Known as the "Star of Spain".

It is said to be a "design drawing", but it is the same as the semi-automatic pistol designed by Zhao Bei. It's just a shape. As for the specific structure. It's better to leave it to the experts to figure it out for themselves.

In the words of the commander-in-chief. The aircraft depicted in this blueprint is a new type of aircraft that is "avant-garde". If you can design it. It will greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of the Chinese Air Force.

But Feng Ru doesn't see it that way. In his opinion. The new aircraft is too "avant-garde". It simply does not belong to this era. It was also designed only by "military designers". Because the courage of a soldier is always much stronger than that of a technician.