The Red Age of Sword and Magic

Chapter 431 Are our diplomats finally backed by huge cannon ships?
Vladivostok, Governor's Office of the Frontier Province.

It's summer now, and this is a good place to take a cool vacation. A few maids went to the beach to watch dragons, and Randy and Erjin are studying state affairs.

"I was in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and I saw that the demon soldiers were already equipped with submachine guns. Our weapons can't be left behind in the world."

"I already know about this, I pay more attention to the development of the world's ordnance than you, Randy.

I have hired experts and technicians from various countries, and I am preparing our arsenal.We two warlords, can't be less discerning than Marshal Zhang, right? "

"Is the fund enough? No, how many tons of gold will I leave for you?"

"It's okay for now, I'll ask you if it's not enough."

"I bought Krupp this time. Are these tens of thousands of people assigned to our own territories in Alaska and the Frontier Province?"

"No, the industrial base of our site is too poor, and it's secondary that we don't have all the supporting equipment. Among the tens of thousands of Krupp's tens of thousands of people, most of them are technicians engaged in coal and iron.

The minerals on our site still need to be surveyed, and the railway network has not been built yet, so the transportation is not good.Alaska simply has no railways and is not suitable for construction.

I think it is better to invest in the coal mines in Jin Province and the iron mines in Daye first. I, the former commander, still have this face.

The production there is relatively mature and the transportation is well developed, so let's do it first.

When our mine is found and the railway is repaired, we will send people over. "

"The arsenal must be built in Vladivostok or Sitka, right?"

"No, it's too far away from the existing coal and iron resources, and the advanced arsenal needs too much electricity.

I suggest building an industrial park next to the Haiyang Power Station as our arsenal.

Anyway, it is impossible for us to give up the power station there, and we must protect it no matter what, so that the wasted electricity there can be used.

It only takes 100 kilometers and an investment of [-] million gold coins to build a railway connecting Qindao.The iron and coal in the interior can be transported smoothly.

The seaport can also be built, and the sea transportation with Vladivostok and Sitka is very convenient. "

"You are professional in this area, and everything is up to you, but you have to be busy during this time."

"This is my profession.

Let me tell you, you found a treasure when you bought Krupp.

Not only can it manufacture the most advanced cannons and the best steel, but it can also manufacture tanks, armored vehicles, submarines and various light weapons.

This is the Haiyang base, we must find a way to ensure absolute safety. "

"Well, I've thought about this. I have a plan. If something happens, it should be able to guarantee the safety of the Haiyang base..."

"Report, Zhang Yintang, Minister to the Dark Federation, asks for an interview."

Randy and Erjin looked at each other wonderingly, what is he doing here?
Although everyone knows each other, they don't have much friendship, and his business has nothing to do with the two brothers.

Zhang Yintang is over 50.This diplomat was the Minister of the Dark Federation during the Later Xia Dynasty, and was retained by Min Xia just like Mr. Zeng.

Mr. Zhang is wearing a double-breasted gown, and he is dressed in the late Xia Dynasty, which is completely different from Mr. Zeng, who was dressed in suits and leather shoes in the early years.

Seeing the two of them, he first bowed to Er Jin, "See Commander Li Da."

Turning around, he suddenly knelt down for Randy and hugged Randy's legs, "Champion Hou, you must help me and make the decision for me."

This move was completely beyond Randy's expectations, and he quickly helped Master Zhang up, "Don't, the Houxia court is gone, and I'm no longer a champion.

What's the matter, if you kneel down to me at such an old age, isn't it my life. "

Randy knew the Minister, he had met him when he went to the Dark Federation to accept the Federation Medal of Honor.

Both parties were officials of the Later Xia court at that time, and they had feelings of colleagues.

Now he and Randy are called Champion Hou, obviously trying to build a relationship.

Randy was very vigilant. He didn't know what the old gentleman was going to do, so he didn't dare to answer directly, and the response was very vague.

Erjin, a good old man, doesn't have Randy's peasant cunning.When he became the Grand Commander, Mr. Zhang had returned from the Dark Federation to report on his duties.

Mr. Zhang, the Minister to the Dark Federation, was appointed by Er Jin at the beginning.

Hearing that he still called himself the Grand Commander, Er Jin was still very emotional, and smiled naively, "I am no longer the Grand Commander. You, if you encounter any difficulties, tell us, and we will definitely help you."

"I still think it's good for you to be the commander-in-chief. Now most of those gangsters don't do anything."

"what happened?"

"I am also the envoy to Secret, Mo, and Gu.

During the civil strife in Mexico the year before last, 393 overseas Chinese were killed by rioters. On behalf of the Later Xia court, I claimed 3000 million pesos from them.

As a result, they fretted a lot and kept procrastinating.I have been arguing with them for two years, and the claim has been reduced to 200 million pesos, 600 million pesos, but they still refuse.

You say that we can't do those big powers, that's all. Such a backward country also bullies us, relying on the distance, we can't reach them with force, so we keep perfunctory me.

I came back to ask the imperial court for support, what did the court chief say?One more thing is worse than one less thing, just ask them for 300 million pesos.

Three million pesos are only worth one thousand gold coins. Isn't this fooling children?
As a diplomat, if this matter cannot be done, how can I face our overseas descendants of Great Xia?
Seeing that my term of office is about to arrive in three months, if I resign in such a disheartened manner, I will be depressed for the rest of my life. "

"Then how can we help you?"

"This country of Mexico has a weak force. The reason why it dares to stand up to us is because we can't do anything to them across the Pacific Ocean.

I think it is really difficult for us to send troops.But Mr. Lan, you are the pillar of the country, and you will definitely help me vent my anger.

Although I am not a practitioner, I also know that there are six saints in Daxia, and they seem to have a good relationship with Master Lan.

Master Lan, if you call all the saints and go to Mexico City to show off your power and scare these bastards to death, how dare they not pay? "

Randy laughed loudly, "Your news is behind, now we have seven saints.

If the seven saints made a move, they would have to pay a thousand gold coins, that would be too embarrassing, and the price must be raised.

Okay, I have to support you with this face, but ah, the saints are very busy, wait for me to contact—"

"Wait a minute, Randy, I don't think there is a need to use the holy class for this matter."

Er Jin actually blocked it?Mr. Zhang immediately frowned, "The commander-in-chief—"

"I said that I am not the Grand Commander anymore. Well, if the six saints are transferred there, Randy will consume a lot of favors. This is really not an option.

The saints are very busy, and there are some idle ones.

The Pacific Fleet under me now is idle in the port of Vladivostok.

It just so happens that there is someone who doesn't open his eyes right now and doesn't give us Minxia face, so I, the naval commander, don't have a job to do.

You always go back and wait, our giant cannon ship will definitely support you.If they don't let them bleed hard this time, wouldn't the fleet be raised in vain? "

Master Zhang suddenly raised his head, and tears still couldn't stop streaming from his eyes, "Is our diplomat finally backed by a huge cannon ship?

Unexpectedly, I, Zhang Yintang, finally waited for this day. "

.........

On June 27, the first year of Minxia, ​​the Minxia Pacific Fleet announced a friendly visit to the Dark Federation, and would "pass by" the country of Mexico.

Two [-]-ton armored cruisers "Lucia" and "Gromobowie" led four destroyers, set off from Vladivostok, sounded the whistle, and embarked on a journey to the Dark Continent.

(End of this chapter)