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Text Chapter 516 The Power of Railways

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    You must know that in Fujian, except for the 11th Division, the main division of the three-regiment system, which has nine infantry battalions, the other ** brigades, ** regiments, and ** battalions have a total of 12 infantry battalions, which adds up to 20  The strength of an infantry battalion.  It seems that twenty-one infantry battalions are not a lot, but the problem is that evenly distributed among eight prefectures and one prefecture, there are only less than three infantry battalions. Not to mention that in order to occupy the two large islands of Taiwan and Dongshan, four more were used.  There are only seventeen infantry battalions that can actually be used on land, with an average of only two battalions per government.

    In this case, every infantry battalion is extremely precious, not to mention that the transferred infantry battalions must be old troops that have fought and are reliable. Compared with the new units that can only maintain garrison, they cannot be compared with the uprising troops.  No one could imagine where another infantry battalion would come from.

    Sun Huzi revealed the truth: "You won't borrow troops from southern Zhejiang, right? The military strength in southern Zhejiang is also limited now, and it's not worth borrowing an infantry battalion"

    Although with Sun Huzi's relationship with Liu Chang, borrowing an infantry battalion from Wenzhou should not be a big problem, but now the entire Wenzhou Prefecture only has the strength of three infantry battalions - this can be said to be the result of a complete purge of public security.  But it seems to be too difficult for the mobile forces of two infantry battalions to control the entire Wenzhou Prefecture.

    "It's not Wenzhou!" Qu Zhibin directly exposed his purpose: "We borrow it from the Navy!"

    "The Marine Corps ** Battalion!" Sun Beard exclaimed: "That's right, it's the Marine Corps ** Battalion!"

    For the planned Taiwan strategy, Zhang Sigui had previously invested a lot of money. He obtained the establishment of a land infantry battalion from Liu Chang, and immediately armed the infantry battalion with the best equipment and the best personnel.  Unfortunately, although he wanted to use this infantry battalion to implement the Taiwan landing, the 11th Division easily captured Taiwan in the process of capturing the entire Fujian.

    The process went much smoother than Sun Huzi expected.  Almost without firing a shot, a Taiwanese soldier, Daolin Wencha, led the entire Taiwan to surrender. However, the ensuing security operations did not go well, as those foreigners launched repeated attacks.  They were forced to occupy two and a half infantry battalions, and it seemed that more troops were needed to completely control the entire Taiwan.

    Therefore, Sun Huzi was originally eyeing the idea of ????this Marine Battalion. He had promised Zhang Sigui to divide the entire Taiwan into the Taipei garrison area and the Tainan garrison area. Taipei would be handed over to the army, and Tainan would be handed over to the navy.  Let Taiwan become a military port base for the Navy, and have the Marine Battalion be responsible for security in the south.

    This suggestion has generally been agreed by Zhang Sigui, the first person in the navy. Now he is ready to relocate the entire navy to Taiwan. After all, although the Zhoushan Islands acquired in the past are a good naval base, from the perspective of geographical location  Compared with Taiwan, it is much inferior. Zhang Sigui is even preparing to send the main force of the navy to Taiwan.

    "What a great idea! What a great idea!" Sun Huzi praised repeatedly: "Zhang Sigui can't just eat meat, he has to chew some hard bones no matter what. How is the level of their Marine Battalion?"

    "The equipment is good!" Qu Zhibin couldn't figure out the details of the Marine Corps Battalion, so he didn't dare to make a guarantee: "And it can be regarded as a large battalion, a large battalion of 900 people. Except for the first division, almost all of them are now  There is no such large establishment anymore!¡±

    "That's okay!" Sun Huzi revealed another piece of news that only he knew: "Now Luzon is preparing to send a second wave of reinforcements to Ye Mingchen. It is said that there are 1,200 barbarian soldiers in this round, including 200 true barbarians.  Fifty, 950 Filipino barbarian soldiers!¡±

    Although I have never fought against these Spanish volunteers, based on the experience of fighting near Shanghai, even the Qing army will have a qualitative leap in combat effectiveness as long as it is trained and commanded by Western instructors. Moreover, Sun Beard has more important news: "  Moreover, it is said that Ye Mingchen wants to mix the first wave of 400 barbarian soldiers with more than a thousand Qing goblins to form a victorious army"

    These news have made everyone clear the fact that the Guangdong strategy must be implemented as soon as possible. If Ye Mingchen is allowed to train a new army with combat effectiveness, Fujian will be in endless trouble.

    They felt that they should inquire about Zhang Sigui¡¯s opinion as soon as possible. If they could get a positive answer from him, then Fujian would try to dispatch 2,000 people.  Coupled with the Marine Corps Battalion of the Navy, a force of three thousand people could not make Ye Mingchen eat a pot.

    It¡¯s just that they didn¡¯t expect that Zhang Sigui actually mentioned such a counter-suggestion.

    A few days later, Liu Chang saw Zhang Sigui¡¯s proposal on his official document desk. He glanced at Mrs. Ye and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t Zhang Sigui going too big? It¡¯s too risky!¡±

    Mrs. Ye rarely cares about naval affairs now, but this time she had to make her own suggestion: "It used to be a land march, but now it is a sea route. Although it is a bit dangerous, it is winter now.", just in time!  "

    Typhoons often pass through the country in summer and autumn. With the technical conditions of this era, no one can predict when the typhoon will arrive. Therefore, Hongjun's use of ships along the coast can be said to be taking great risks. It is winter now and it is the right time.  It's the best time for the navy to use troops, but Liu Chang still reserves his own opinion: "How long has it been since the Marine Corps Battalion was established? How much experience do they have in landing in front of the enemy!"

    "Then we can borrow troops from the Marine Brigade!" Ms. Ye felt that the Marine Brigade was now essentially separated from the Navy, but in any case, they were all members of the Navy: "The Marine Brigade participated in the landing in front of the enemy.  There are quite a few infantry companies and infantry battalions"

    "I will reply to Zhang Sigui later!" Liu Chang did not decide directly: "By the way, I want to attend the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou-Huzhou Railway first."

    Mrs. Ye smiled and said, "Can I go with you?"

    "Come together!" Liu Chang took Madam Ye's hand: "We are an old couple now!"

    The opening ceremony of the Hangzhou-Huzhou Railway has always been just a opening ceremony, a simple ceremony. The official start of construction will have to wait until after the Spring Festival. Up to now, a lot of preliminary work has not been completed, and even some line designs have to wait for Western engineers.  final confirmation.

    But for Demons, this is the most meaningful day. He is no longer the bankrupt bank clerk, but a real industrial tycoon. He planned and built the first railway in China.  and final operations.

    Just like a dream, just two or three years ago, he was just an arms smuggler with no reputation, but now he is the most concerned foreigner in China and the West, even in Hong Kong.  No governor has such power as him.

    As long as the Hangzhou-Huzhou Railway is built, Demons' career will reach another milestone, but it will take two years of hardships and twists and turns - yes, at least two years!

    In two years, Demons will encounter countless difficulties and obstacles, but Demons proudly told himself that you will definitely be able to build this sacred railway!

    The difficulties are much greater than imagined. The Russians, some American businessmen, the Spanish, the Dutch, and the Portuguese are doing everything possible to hinder the final victory of the Hong Army. They are also hindering any progress on this railway. Just a few days ago, he had  Obtained official notice from the British government that the British government will not provide guarantees or loans of any nature to the Hangzhou-Huzhou Railway, and everything must be done by himself.

    The French are much more ruthless. After they repeatedly tried to sell what they said was the most beautiful narrow-gauge plan to DeMons, but failed, they have already announced that the French government will not only not provide any convenience for the construction of the Hangzhou-Huzhou Railway, but on the contrary, they will dissuade France from doing so.  Businessmen joined the construction of the Hangzhou-Huzhou Railway.

    The reason is obvious. Although this railway adopted the British standard gauge plan, and the 1437 mm gauge made the British quite satisfied, the British found that they had become a supporting role.

    On this railway, the Dutch smuggler is the real protagonist, and the entire railway company has become his voice. It is almost all Demons who has the final say on what gauge, standards, and equipment he wants to adopt.  They couldn't stand that the two empires were at the mercy of a little man who was a smuggler, so they became so angry.

    But Demons didn't mind. He believed that like the heroes who built the Erie Canal, he would surely win the final victory amidst criticism. The railway from Hangzhou to Huzhou connected the most prosperous economic zones in China. Once it was opened, it would  There is a steady stream of money, and it may even be squeezed out as soon as it opens.

    To this end, while raising the track gauge to standard gauge, Demons even prepared the location for the second line. The land is now acquired. As long as there is sufficient passenger flow, Demons will immediately expand the second line.

    After gaining great confidence, Demons also had the slightest worry. He was not worried about malicious attacks or ruthless betrayal by those Westerners. What he was worried about was that when the Hong Army received more assistance from Westerners, what would happen to them?  I will not remember my friendship. You must know that the Hangzhou-Huzhou Railway is just a starting point.

    ¡°What should I do if I lose my friendship with His Majesty the Emperor?  Demons could no longer imagine such a day. Just when he was worried and doubting whether His Majesty the Emperor could come to the groundbreaking ceremony as scheduled, a young officer appeared in his field of vision.

    He breathed a sigh of relief. This was Zhu Jinlei, one of His Majesty's most trusted subordinates. He immediately prepared to meet His Majesty. Although His Majesty still calls himself King Yan, Demons knew that His Majesty was the king.  The king in is the king of kings.

    A few minutes later, Liu Chang held Demons¡¯ hand: ¡°Nice to see you again, Mr. Demons!¡±

    ? ??Nice to meet His Majesty the Emperor!  "Demons said very excitedly: "I will always be your most loyal partner?  "

    "Your Majesty the Emperor?"

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