Volume II: Chapter 31: The Eastern Expedition and the Northern Expedition (30)

On November 13, Sun Cannon entrusted the British Vega Gun Factory Prime Minister Dowson as a representative in London to go to British Foreign Minister Gray. A memorandum signed by Sun Dacang and Homer Lee was handed over, indicating that China had formed an alliance with Britain and the United States. He also demanded that the British government support the revolutionary regime in China, and that after Sun Yat-sen became president of the new government, he would give Britain and the United States all kinds of political and military privileges over other powers. The matter was classified and later revealed by the British media. The people of the time didn't think it was too much, only Fang Jianxiong knew about it and scolded in private, "Selfish traitor!" ”

Fang Jianxiong stayed overnight in Nanjing, where he was stationed in the former Liangjiang Governor's Office, now the Nanjing Governor's Office. The next day, Fang Jianxiong led all the Anhui troops to withdraw from Nanjing and return to Wuhu, and the Eastern Expedition ended in victory.

Fang Jianxiong returned to Wuhu, and a bunch of things were waiting for him. First of all, the United States came with two shipments, more than 100 Americans, and more than 100 Chinese Americans. These people mainly belong to two parts, six are technicians and inspectors sent by American radio suppliers, three are representatives of the American automobile company Dodge Company, and the others are all in the same profession, car drivers.

Fisher was really reliable, bought 200 cars in one go, and described an incomparably large market to the Americans, almost driving Dodge Company crazy.

The second is the Ma'anshan Iron and Steel Plant, which is in charge of George, has officially begun to install equipment, and is expected to complete the first phase of the project in three months, with an annual output of 50,000 tons of steel and 500,000 tons of iron sand. The first phase of the plant is all provided by the United States and undertakes the construction, the project is divided into three phases, and the budget for the third phase of the project is 10 million silver dollars. After completion, it can produce 200,000 tons of steel per year, including 50,000 tons of special steel used in the manufacture of gun barrels.

Because of the huge investment in this enterprise, Mr. Douglas went back to the United States last month to lobby for the second and third phases to fall into the hands of American capital. It's a pity that the current domestic situation is unclear, and Douglas's lobbying results are limited.

Fang Jianxiong solved the problems of the Americans first. Arrange for a new employment contract to be signed with them. It is roughly divided into two types, one is willing to serve the Anhui army and directly drive the troops. The salary is 150 oceans per month. The two were unwilling to serve in the army, and transformed into car driving training teachers, with a monthly salary of 100 oceans. There was no objection to this question among the Chinese, and all of them were willing to join the army. Whether they are all willing. I don't know. Their treatment is on par with American drivers, which is probably something they didn't expect.

The best paid are the radio technicians from the United States, all of whom are hired as teachers at the communications school with a monthly salary of 300 oceans, and are responsible for training Chinese trainees. This time, 100 radios were directly imported from the United States, and Fang Jianxiong called Fisher. Another 200 radios and 200 cars and fuel were purchased. He also asked Fisher to continue lobbying in the United States to strive for American capital to invest in Anhui and build factories, and all the treatment is preferential, as long as they are willing to come, any conditions can be considered and agreed.

After dealing with this matter, Fang Jianxiong introduced Jiang Baili to his subordinates and announced the reorganization of the Anhui Revolutionary Army. The 4th, 5th, and 6th infantry divisions were newly formed, and one was the 75th Independent Artillery Brigade. Six divisions were organized into two corps. The first military Jianxiong is the leading leader. He is also the president of the new Army University. Jiang Baili, director of the Second Army Bureau, served as chief of the general staff of the Anhui Revolutionary Army and executive president of the newly established Army University. Hamilton, the former chief of the General Staff, served as the commander of the Fifth Division and also served as the deputy chief of the General Staff. The original division commander remained unchanged, the fourth and fifth divisions were reorganized from the security forces of Anqing and Wuhu respectively, the commander of the fourth division Li Xiaochuan, and the sixth division was expanded on the spot with the Huyan Aobo Division of the Jiangbei Independent Brigade, and Huyan Aobo temporarily acted as the division commander as the deputy division commander.

The thing of reorganization. Fang Jianxiong threw it to his subordinates, and took Gu Heng, Li Muyan and Zheng Quan with him. Went to Ma'anshan. Due to the early preparations, the equipment was installed as soon as it came. Personnel training and coking coal production are relatively smooth. For coking coal, Eurasia Group signed a long-term procurement contract with Fanchang American-funded Xiehe Coal Mine, and Xiehe Coal Mine invested in a coking coal plant in Fanchang in order to win the coking coal transaction. It is the most successful example of the Eurasia Group in the process of attracting investment.

Fang Jianxiong's steel plant is to serve military enterprises, so the requirements in the design process are extremely strict, and the steel produced must be able to meet the design standards for other purposes. This is not the Hanyang Iron Works, and the initial introduction of blast furnaces could not produce qualified rails.

The American George was very strong, for the simple reason that Fang Jianxiong signed a contract with him, and the steel plant was built in a smooth way, and he would own one percent of the company's shares. Mr. George's initial request was five percent, but Fang Jianxiong cut it down with one sword, and if he likes to do it or not, he will do one percent. With an investment of 10 million, 100 percent is also 100,000 oceans, and George may not be able to save such a fortune if he has been working in the United States for a few years. You know, he works as a vice president of the Eurasia Group, which is paid.

The construction that lasted for a year has achieved initial results, with many factories, orderly roads, and huge chimneys, the landmark buildings of modern industry, waiting to emit thick black smoke to pollute the world. In this era, there is undoubtedly nothing more painful than this when talking about environmental protection. George accompanied Fang Jianxiong to look around, Fang Jianxiong, who had no concept of steel enterprises, always kept a straight face, and seemed to be very dissatisfied with George's work.

As an American who came to China to pan for gold, George quickly learned how to deal with the Chinese. The big boss's expression was strict, and George also followed Yan sù, and said with a sad face: "Boss, there is a problem that can only be solved by you." ”

Fang Jianxiong raised his good-looking sword eyebrows, and George had a headache: "The quality of coking coal must not be controlled in the hands of others." I set up a professional acceptance team and built my own coking coal plant. ”

Fang Jian's ambition said that this construction is very important, but at this stage, there are Americans with technology and funds to do this, so there is no hurry for the time being. "George, you go and talk to the Concord Coal Company and tell them about the prospects of this steel plant. In fact, just coke alone can make a fortune for the Concord Coal Company. There is no shortage of coal in Anhui, so you can talk to the local gentry and see who is interested in setting up such a factory. The steel mill is not just about making steel and making guns, you have to use a lot of brains to make this enterprise into a large group that can have a chain effect. Don't think about doing everything by yourself, as long as the steel plant is done well, others will naturally be willing to invest in surrounding industries if they can make money. ”

Fang Jianxiong then went to the living quarters, where about 30,000 workers gathered. Anhui floods continued in Xinhai years, and Ma'anshan recruited people very easily. However, Fang Jianxiong, who is determined to run the enterprise well, formulated a strict labor security system at the beginning.

All workers recruited to work must first pass the physical examination and have no infectious diseases before they can work in the enterprise. This work has provided a good opportunity for the Wannan Medical College, and Fang Jianxiong is also preparing to build this school into a larger medical university. The second is that workers who enter the enterprise must sign a labor contract that clearly stipulates rights and obligations. In the words of the local people, entering the steel factory, eating the factory, wearing the factory, living in the factory, and taking the ocean every month, it is really into heaven. A hundred years back, this Nima is a sweatshop, a salary of one dollar a month. There are still a large number of people flocking to it from all over Jianghuai to find an opportunity to make a living.

Fang Jianxiong went to look at the canteen on purpose, called the chef of the contracted canteen, and encouraged him, and the tears of excitement came down from the master's eyes. Then transfer to the dormitory, according to the regulations, any worker who has signed a labor contract can live in a 20-square-meter house, high and low beds, a room for six people, and the toilet is public. In a year's time, the original wilderness was built with rows of three-story tube buildings with no end in sight. There is no need to worry about the quality problem, Fang Dashuai has a gun in his hand, and whoever dares to hack him is looking for death. Workers with families can live here and build sheds outside, and receive a monthly allowance of five dimes.

The reason why it can develop so fast is because of Fang Jianxiong's economic policy. It has become a consensus that the local business gentry in Wuhu can make a lot of money as long as they are willing to cooperate with the Eurasian Group. Let's take Fang Youxiao as an example, it turned out that after the Fang family's business was let out, he first took charge of things on the dock, and then pulled a few people to build a construction team. walked through Gu Heng's back door and won part of the project in the Ma'anshan living area. For the entire factory and living area projects, there are 17 construction teams that have joined in. In order to develop in the future, they must also do a good job of quality, and the competition between them is fierce.

In Wuhu, Jiang Fangzhen started a busy life, and Fang Jianxiong, a bastard, became the shopkeeper, directly giving money and then nothing else. Although the new army university has the foundation of the original teaching team, it is not an easy task to improve it into a multi-subject military professional college.

Fortunately, the infantry textbook is relatively reliable, and it only needs to be supplemented with some theoretical things. In fact, Jiang Baili was also deeply inspired after reading the teaching materials of the teaching team. In terms of the actual situation in China, Fang Jianxiong undoubtedly did better.

After perfecting the teaching materials, Jiang Baili took the time to write letters and poach people everywhere. Basically, it's some classmates and juniors or something.,Some of these people are not proud.。

Although Jiang Fangzhen didn't have to worry about the expansion of the military academy, there was a paper contract that bound the builder, but Jiang Fangzhen still went to the construction site every day to see it. Some novel training props, Jiang Fangzhen was also amazed when he saw it, and he didn't know how Fang Jianxiong's brain grew and came up with so many tricks to engage in training.

After staying in Ma'anshan for one day and returning to Wuhu for another two days, basically everything was almost dealt with, Fang Jianxiong went to Anqing. When he arrived in Anqing, Fang Jianxiong knew why the Northern Expeditionary Army stopped in Hefei. (Your support on this site is my biggest motivation.) )