A team of horses appeared on the horizon in the distance, and the horses moved at a constant speed along the main road. Looking at Fuzhou City from afar, the horse team began to slow down and move forward in small steps. Ouyang Jian and Lin walked side by side in the middle of the horse team, "Brother Ouyang, the front is Fuzhou." You are familiar with history, please introduce the situation in Fuzhou, let me have a general understanding of the historical evolution of Fuzhou? Lin broke the silence and humbly asked for advice. Since Brother Lin is interested, I'll show off. According to records, the construction of Fuzhou began in 202 BC, also known as Rongcheng. Sanshan, Zuohai, Yecheng and Fujian are referred to as banyan. ”

According to historical records, as early as the late Neolithic period, the ancestors of the Min people lived here, living by fishing, hunting, gathering and primitive farming. During the Warring States Qin and Han dynasties, the Min people merged with the descendants of Goujian, the king of Yue, to form the Minyue regime, which was under the jurisdiction of the Qin Dynasty at that time. In 202 A.D., Han Gaozu was officially named the king of Minyue in the 6th year, and built the capital in the metallurgical city of Fujian, also known as Dongye, which was the beginning of the construction of Fuzhou. In 110 AD, the Han Dynasty destroyed the Minyue Kingdom, a large number of Minyue people were migrated to the Jianghuai region, and Yecheng began to decline. Since then, with the continuous migration of the Han people in the Central Plains, it was a shipbuilding center during the Three Kingdoms. ”

Ouyang Jian continued to talk eloquently: "During the Sui and Tang dynasties, Fuzhou became an official name, and during the Five Dynasties period, that is, when the Five Dynasties were chaotic, Fuzhou was able to develop rapidly and a prosperous scene appeared. With the increase of population, the city of Fuzhou continues to expand, and Wushan, Yushan, and Pingshan are encircled into the city, and Fuzhou is also named Sanshan from then on. During the rise of Buddhism, the famous Hualin Temple hall in Fuzhou was built during this period. It was also during this period that ethnic groups in Fuzhou began to form. ”

"During the Song and Yuan dynasties, Fuzhou was a period of great development, and its economy was extremely prosperous, and it was known as one of the six major cities in the Song Dynasty, and the pattern of the city was formed during this period. In 1065, Fuzhou Taishou planted banyan trees all over the city, and the name of Rongcheng came from this. With the prosperity of the economy and the great development of overseas trade, Fuzhou's shipbuilding industry is in the ascendant and thriving. In particular, the development of Fuzhou's culture is full of talents. According to historical records, during the Song and Song dynasties, Fuzhou produced a total of 10 literary champions, 11 martial champions, and more than 2,000 jinshi. Fujian is the province with the largest number of champions in China, and Fuzhou accounts for the majority, which has established Fuzhou's leading position in the imperial examination in China. ”

"During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Fuzhou, as the capital of Fujian, continued to make great progress in the shipbuilding industry. With the development of navigation technology, there was a wave of overseas immigration, and the 36 people of Fuzhou began to migrate to the Ryukyu Islands, and the aborigines of the Ryukyus, which were currently annexed by the Japanese army, are the ancestors of the Chinese nation. The navigation technology of the Ming Dynasty reached its peak, and the fortune ship used by Zheng He on his seven voyages to the West was built in Fuzhou. After that, with the Ming Dynasty's sea ban, Fuzhou began to lose. The Qing Dynasty continued to impose a sea ban, and Fuzhou lost its former aura. ”

"After the Qing court launched the Westernization Movement, Fuzhou once again appeared prosperous. The Qing court established a modern shipyard in Mawei to produce warships, and at the same time, the Fuzhou Shipbuilding Bureau was established and the Fujian Shipbuilding School was opened. At present, in the naval sequence of the Nationalist Government, it is basically a talent mainly cultivated in Fuzhou, which supports half of the Chinese Navy. As for the changes after the Republic of China, I am familiar with them, so I won't repeat them! "Brother Ouyang, you can become a historian, a few words are incisive and concise, the evolution of Fuzhou for thousands of years has been vividly described by you, and it seems to be emerging right in front of you, amazing!"

"Brother Lin, I just read a few more history books, and I can't get on the stage." "Brother Ouyang, don't be modest, Vice Chairman Zhou said that you are an all-rounder in military and politics, and I have learned it again. Under your command, I am more confident in winning the war against aggression. Ouyang Jian knew that Lin began to study the Japanese army carefully, and it was understandable that he had concerns about the strength of the Japanese army, not to mention that Lin and many senior generals of the Red Army probably had concerns. Therefore, no matter what the occasion, Ouyang Jian unswervingly instilled the positive energy of fighting against Japan and established his unswerving confidence.

Ouyang Jian seemed to remember something: "I have made a suggestion to the Military Commission to prepare to go to Fuzhou next year to mediate and restore Fuzhou Shipbuilding University. Since this is a rare opportunity, I am ready to implement this plan in advance to train specialists for our future navy. At present, I am preparing to build a naval school in Jiujiang, and through the restoration of Fuzhou Shipbuilding University, we will network the talents we urgently need, as long as we have talents, the warships will have them, and the future fleet will have them. "Brother Ouyang, you think very long-term, and cultivating talents for the future navy is a precautionary move, and I very much agree with it."

As they spoke, the horse team arrived outside the city of Fuzhou, and Jiang Guangding and Cai Tingkai had already heard the news and came to greet them in front of the city gate. They are old friends with each other, and the two sides shook hands and greeted each other happily. At the reception banquet at noon, Jiang Guangding said bluntly: "General Ouyang, not long ago, the Ministry of National Defense sent someone to mediate,

We were required to accept the direct command of the Ministry of National Defense, and the 19th Route Army should retain the establishment of 4 divisions and provide funds. We didn't agree to this matter, I want to hear General Ouyang's thoughts. "Although peace talks between the KMT and the CCP are still ongoing, it is a matter of time before a peace agreement is finally signed. The formation of the anti-Japanese national united front is the trend of the times, and we will all be under the leadership of the national government in the future, so why don't we agree to that! ”

"Since the National Government has promised to provide funds, why not give the 4 divisions? General Chiang! We are allies, and we do not interfere in your internal affairs. As long as it is conducive to the overall situation of anti-Japanese resistance, we will strongly support it! Jiang Guangding said gratefully: "Your party is really open-minded, please General Ouyang to tell your party that our 19th Route Army will always be a loyal ally of your party." Cai Tingkai said: "General Ouyang, the first batch of 10,000 new rifles has been equipped with troops, I didn't expect your party to produce such advanced weapons." The troops equipped with new weapons generally reported that the performance was very good, and the price was also fair, General Ouyang was so grateful! ”

"General Cai, since we are allies, why should we be so polite. I promised you that by the end of next year, the 19th Route Army will be completely redressed. At present, our armament industrial enterprises need to develop, so we cannot provide weapons and ammunition free of charge. The Central Military Commission has decided that once war breaks out, we will provide weapons and ammunition free of charge, and General Chiang and General Cai can rest assured of this. "Jiang Guangding and Cai Tingkai were overjoyed when they heard it." General Ouyang, I have a request, I heard that your military thinking is unique, and the troops under your command have super combat effectiveness, which fully reflects your style. If it is convenient for General Ouyang, will you give us a few lessons to our senior generals? ”

"No problem, but I also need the help of General Jiang and General Cai. As everyone knows, Fuzhou is the originator of China's modern navy, and there are a large number of talents in maritime politics. In order to revitalize China's shipbuilding industry, I want to set up a new Fuzhou Maritime Science Institute, and I will provide the funds and hope that the two generals will help each other. "General Ouyang's behavior of worrying about the country and the people is admirable, yes, the maritime affairs personnel are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in Fuzhou!" Please rest assured that this matter is on me, I will find the best candidate, and I will definitely satisfy General Ouyang Jian! Jiang Guangding agreed very happily.

Subsequently, Ouyang Jian gave lessons to officers above the 19th Route Army for a week, allowing the generals of the 19th Route Army to see Ouyang Jian's extraordinary modern military thinking. All the content that Ouyang Jian explained in class has since become a must-read military textbook for all officers of the 19th Route Army. On this day, Jiang Guangding informed Ouyang Jian to go to his home as a guest, and he wanted to introduce someone, and his wife specially prepared a table of wine and food. Not long after Ouyang Jian sat down, a tough old man with white hair and beard came to visit. Ouyang Jian's eyes lit up when he saw this person and said, "Brother Jiang, I didn't expect you to invite Sa Lao here!" Mr. Sa Lao, meet the seniors in his later life! ”

"General Ouyang's name is like thunder and fame, and it is an honor to meet the old man today!" Sa Zhenbing's voice was loud and full of energy, and he didn't sound like an ancient old man at all. "Senior Sa has said that your whole life has been working hard and painstakingly for China's coastal defense, how dare you be ashamed in your later life." "General Ouyang is too humble! The back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves, and we are old. Now that the national crisis is at the head, you need to take the lead, and hope is on your shoulders. Ouyang Jian knew that Sa Zhenbing was 74 years old, and he was definitely a well-known figure among the veterans of the Republic of China Navy.

"The old man heard that General Ouyang is going to revitalize the navy from the new and cultivate naval talents, it's amazing! This move is a great plan that will benefit the present generation and the future. The old man was excited when he heard this, if General Ouyang said that the old man was used, he would be a consultant! "The seniors are old, and the younger generations are grateful and disrespectful. I am going to rebuild Fuzhou Haizheng University and ask Mr. Sa to serve as the president. "General Ouyang is refreshing, and the old man is not humble, it is the old man's honor that this old bone can still exert residual heat." Being able to invite Sa Zhen Bing out of the mountain, Ouyang Jian didn't expect it.

The next day, Ouyang Jian accompanied Sa Zhenbing to stand on a high point and inspect the site of the Shipbuilding College. Although the campus is overgrown with wild grass, Sa Zhenbing is still very excited, and it can be seen that his ambition has not been extinguished in the slightest. Ouyang Jian said: "Sa Lao, if you come forward to re-establish Fuzhou Shipbuilding University, the national government will not be difficult for you, and you can select talents from all over the country." I have 5,000 ocean silver tickets here as your start-up capital. Every year I will provide you with enough funds, and you don't have to worry about money. "General Ouyang Jian, although I don't know much about your party's ideas, I believe that you are sincere for the sake of this country, and I also believe that you will be able to run Fuzhou Shipbuilding University well."

Ouyang Jian continued: "Sa Lao." With your prestige, there is no problem with network talents, the more the merrier, and we will provide the best treatment for those who come to defect without refusal. In addition, I plan to build a naval school in Xingzi County, Jiujiang, so that the talents recruited by Sa Lao can be sent to Jiujiang. In the future, Fujian Shipbuilding University will mainly train high-end talents related to ship manufacturing, and Jiujiang Shipbuilding School will mainly train technical arms such as marine engineers. ”

Sa Zhenbing praised: "The national strength is not strong, and it is difficult to do things!" Moreover, building a navy is not a day's work, and it may take decades of effort. I have devoted my life to the construction of the Chinese navy, and because of the corruption and incompetence of the Qing court, the dream of a naval power in our generation has fallen short. The government of the Republic of China can only be a flash in the pan, just shouting slogans. Now that there are strong enemies outside and the country is in danger, General Ouyang has such courage, which is impressive. Although the old man is in his last years, he will wish you a helping hand, since ancient times, where there is a will, there is a way. General Ouyang can build an invincible Red Army unit, and he will definitely be able to build a powerful Chinese fleet in the future. Even though I can't see that day, I believe in you. ”

"Thank you Sa Lao for your trust and encouragement in me, I believe that you will definitely see a powerful fleet appear, I promise you!" Sa Zhenbing was a little excited, and couldn't help but hold Ouyang Jian's hand. Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, in mid-December, Ouyang Jian witnessed Sa Lao set up the team of the Shipmaster University before leaving Fuzhou. Sa Lao is really respectful and responds to every call. Advertisements appeared in the newspapers, and there was an endless stream of people coming from all over the country.

Ouyang first gave Sa Zhenbing full power, and he could recruit students on his own as long as the financial situation permitted. Sa Zhenbing decided to recruit 300 people in the first phase of the Ship Master University, and 300 people in each subsequent phase, and to select the best talents. During this period, Sa Lao selected a group of people from the recruited teacher team and went to Jiujiang to set up a naval school, and Ouyang Jian's naval dream began to officially take off.