Chapter 10 I want to be a county magistrate
"No conscience?"
"That's right."
"Just a gasoline barrel is about it?"
"Or what do you think?"
"Mr. Qin, do you think our military commander is very easy to play?"
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Zheng Jiemin and Xu Yuanju arrived at the major level almost as fast as possible, but fortunately it was summer, although it was already a little late, and it was not yet completely dark. Before they arrived, the military commanders of Shapingba had already wrapped Shen Chongyu's office three floors inside and three floors outside, and refused anyone's provenance, which made Director Shen very dissatisfied, but considering the seriousness of the matter, he still endured it. It's just that this is not what makes him feel the most angry, what annoys the director of the Academic Affairs Office the most is that after Zheng Jiemin and Xu Yuanju arrived, they only asked about the spies who came before, and without even saying a word, they asked people to push him aside...... This kind of naked contempt made Director Shen almost break out on the spot. In these years, these people who are engaged in education have a transcendent status, and a university scholar like Hu Shi crossed his legs when he met Chiang Kai-shek, and his tone was casual, and Lao Chiang couldn't say anything. Although he can't compare to Hu Shi's great reputation, he is usually the third level of the official university, but now it is good that he was so unceremoniously bombarded out, and it was in his own office...... But Shen Chongyu's dissatisfaction did not affect Zheng Jiemin and Xu Yuanju, or the two of them didn't take any major academic affairs directors in their eyes at all, if it was usual, they might still be polite to the face of the other party's social elites, but at this moment, they only have the word "cannon" in their hearts, how can they care about a literati with little power?
But in the same way, neither Zheng Jiemin nor Xu Yuanju expected that Shen Chongyu's angry mood would soon be transferred to them......
Gasoline barrels!
It's the kind of thin-skinned iron bucket!
It can be converted into a powerful cannon, which can directly shock people to death, flatten a large number of fortifications, and effectively kill and injure the enemy...... Is this what he is writing a novel?
"Do you think I'm idle and have nothing to do to walk you?"
Qin Wei looked at Zheng Jiemin and Xu Yuanju's faces that turned obviously blue after listening to his explanation, and he couldn't help but feel a sudden ...... The famous conscience cannon, these two goods don't believe it?
"Mr. Qin, although we have known each other for a short time, you should also know who we are...... If you say anything else, maybe I can believe a thing or two, but now you're telling me that gasoline cans can be converted into cannons...... Do you believe this yourself? Xu Yuanju was laughing, and his whole face shook with laughter...... I answered the phone call, and immediately sent someone to protect the guy in front of me, and also brought Zheng Jiemin, the No. 2 person in the military command, to rush over together, I thought that I could make a meritorious contribution more or less, but now it's good, Qin Wei actually only gave him a "gasoline barrel"! He firmly believed that if Zheng Jiemin was not on the side, if it weren't for Chongqing University, he would have immediately pulled out a gun and put it on the kid's head and pulled the trigger. Is the Chongqing stationmaster of the military command so easy to play?
"Stationmaster Xu, why do you say that gasoline barrels can't be converted into cannons? Although the firing range is a little closer, with the current level of our army's army and equipment, this kind of improvised artillery, which can be equipped in large quantities, is definitely much more valuable than the large-caliber long-range artillery of a regiment. This kind of cannon is not only simple to make, easy to carry, low in cost, and almost not afraid of damage, it can be said that its cost performance is quite high...... It can even be used nationwide. Do you know what that means? โ
Qin Wei knew that he couldn't show his cowardice at this time, and if he showed his cowardice, he might be dragged to the scum cave or the Bai Mansion by the spy leaders of the two military commanders in front of him, but then again, what did he have to show cowardice? This is a cannon without conscience, and it is a weapon of great destruction that has been verified by history. During the Huaihai Campaign, it was this kind of cannon modified from gasoline barrels that killed the national army with American-style equipment without any temper, and even the three words "no conscience" were given by the soldiers of the national army, did he need to show his cowardice?
"Nationwide use? Hmph, Mr. Qin, do you want the whole world to laugh at us Chinese as poor eggs? Xu Yuanju was about to grit his teeth. How dare this product be hard-mouthed?
"Poor bastard? Hehe, what do you mean, Stationmaster Xu, that we are not poor in China? Qin Wei asked rhetorically.
"You ......"
"Mr. Qin, what do you say is that the conscience cannon is huge, is there anything to prove?" Zheng Jiemin suddenly asked.
"Look at what you're talking about......" Hearing Zheng Jiemin's words, Qin Wei couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Secretary General Zheng, do you want me to find a gasoline barrel, and then take a dynamite bag and experiment it for you here?" โ
"That's no proof!" Xu Yuanju said coldly.
"You and ......" Qin Wei almost opened his mouth to scold, although he didn't finally scold, but his eyes when he looked at Xu Yuanju finally brought a lot of anger: "Stationmaster Xu, you are deliberately looking for ballast, right?" I'm full and have nothing to do, so I'm playing with the two big men of your military command? Am I tired of life, or am I having itchy skin and want you to scratch me with a soldering iron or something? Didn't prove it? The method has been told to you, and of course it is for you to prove it...... Can this cost you a hundred oceans? โ
"If it can really be converted into a cannon as powerful as you say, let alone a hundred oceans, it is a thousand oceans, and it is also cheap. But Mr. Qin, with gasoline barrels...... Don't you think that's child's play? With such a thin layer of iron sheet, could it be stronger than those bronze cannons of ancient gods and generals? Aren't you afraid of blowing up? What's more, gasoline barrels ...... If it doesn't work out, it's a laughing stock! Zheng Jiemin said solemnly.
"A laughing stock?" Qin Wei was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly said: "I understand, you are afraid of being held by others, and it will be difficult to mix in officialdom at that time!" โ
"Mr. Qin laughed, if it's just that we don't mix, it's nothing, but no matter how we say that we are also generals of the national army, if this kind of thing is spread out, it will be the face of the entire National Revolutionary Army." Zheng Jiemin said lightly.
"In other words, the lives of thousands of soldiers are not worth the faces of you officials?" Qin Wei sneered.
"Mr. Qin, you've said that." Xu Yuanju said solemnly.
"Okay, who are you scaring about?" Qin Wei glanced at him, leaning back on the back of the chair, "Aren't you afraid of being embarrassed and affecting your official career in the future?" I'll give you this proof...... But you have to prepare for me what I need before. โ
"Mr. Qin is transparent." Zheng Jiemin smiled, that's what he actually meant. The conversion of gasoline drums into cannons sounds like a fantasy. Just like he just asked, the ancient general's cannon weighed thousands of pounds, and the barrel of the cannon was as thick as the city wall, and the one that should be blown up was also blown up, and I didn't hear how powerful it was. Now switch to thin gasoline drums...... Isn't that a joke with the lives of the soldiers? But then again, what if it succeeds? Qin Wei is so determined, he is full of confidence at first glance. And looking at him, he doesn't look like that kind of dead soldier, besides, how precious are dead soldiers? No government or organization can afford to waste such precious manpower on such a pointless thing as disgrace to their national government. So, is it really possible for this conscience cannon to succeed? If it is true, then it is really like what Qin Wei just said, which can not only greatly enhance the firepower of the national army, but also apply it throughout the country...... That's a great achievement!
"It's a pity, no matter how much I think about it, I think this thing is a joke." Zheng Jiemin shook his head secretly. Who doesn't want a splash? Especially since this kind of credit is not to be jealous...... To develop an improvised artillery for oneself that would not touch anyone's interests. Once successful, it will definitely be carried by everyone in a sedan chair. But the problem is, he really doesn't have enough confidence...... In his eyes, the thin layer of iron gasoline drums was too fragile for Mrs. Madame to look like it could be converted into artillery. Therefore, based on the two considerations that it was very likely to be a joke and that it might succeed, he handed over the task of testing it to Qin Wei...... succeeded, he has merit, and it is still a great merit, although he will be divided by Qin Wei, but his understanding of Chiang Kai-shek, the vast majority of the credit will fall on himself, after all, Qin Wei is an outsider, and it can be regarded as an unknown source, even if part of the credit is divided, Lao Jiang will reward him with a few cents at most. And even if it fails, it is Qin Wei's own business, and it has nothing to do with him.
"Then it's decided...... Anyway, you have experts, and you all know what to prepare for me, but I have one thing I want to ask the two of you, "Qin Wei really didn't expect Zheng Jiemin to think about it so much, he was just very dissatisfied with the two guys in front of him, so he decided to pit these two goods: "Do you think that it is impossible for me to succeed with this 'conscience cannon'?" โ
"I didn't say that, I just thought it was a little weird." Zheng Jiemin said with a smile.
"Isn't it just not optimistic?" Qin Wei paused for a moment, then glanced at the two of them again: "But then again, just because you provide the items, I will test them, this is too boring...... Do you dare to gamble? โ
"I never gamble." Zheng Jiemin smiled and shook his head.
"Our military prohibits gambling!" Xu Yuanju also said.
"Hehe, what you forbid is gambling on the card table, let's bet...... Both of them are big shots, so you can't be scared by my small character, right? Besides, even if you lose this bet, it's a good story...... Once this conscienceless cannon succeeded, it made a great contribution to the War of Resistance. Qin Wei said.
"Don't bet!" Zheng Jiemin is still unmoved.
"Really not betting?"
"Don't bet!"
"What about you, Stationmaster Xu? You're not going to be so unexpected, are you? Seeing that Zheng Jiemin couldn't take the bait, Qin Wei had no choice but to turn his target to Xu Yuanju again.
"What's the matter? Don't talk nonsense...... Isn't it just a bet? Bet on it! Xu Yuanju didn't want to gamble, he didn't think he would lose, but he didn't plan to play with Qin Wei at all, but just when he wanted to refuse, he found that Zheng Jiemin secretly glanced at him...... If you don't gamble now, you can't do it.
"That's what you said, so let's make a bet." Qin Wei didn't see Zheng Jiemin's small movements, and when he saw Xu Yuan taking the bait, he grinned, "If I lose, I will dispose of it at your Stationmaster Xu, what about you?" โ
"What do you think I should say?" Xu Yuanju asked rhetorically.
"It's obviously impossible for you to do me anything, so do me a favor, how about it?"
"How can you help?"
"I want to be a civil servant!"
"Civil servants?"
"It's government workers."
"Well...... Okay, no problem. "It's a great request, it seems that this kid can't stand the asylum anymore. Xu Yuanju thought secretly.
"You agreed, but I can warn you, I don't want to be called around."
"Want to be an official?"
"Hey, that's right."
"It's not a big problem. What kind of official do you want to be? Xu Yuanju picked up the tea that had been brewed by his subordinates early in the morning. Isn't it just an official? With his status and power, in the whole of Chongqing, getting a few petty officials is simply a matter of phone calls.
"I want to be a county magistrate!"
"Poofโ"