Rise of the 1630s South America

Lin Youde and Peng Zhicheng stood side by side outside the east gate of Dingyuan Fort. This is the place where the "casualties" of the crossing people were the largest last night.Dennis Helvig, a German mercenary from Switzerland, was killed and Christopher Grote was slightly injured. In fact, this was the only casualty in the crossing all night.

The Indians came in the dark and retreated in the dark.No one knows their strength, but judging from the 15 corpses left behind but not taken away in time, their number is not too many, and it is estimated that they are similar to those who traveled through time.

The dozens of lighting braziers placed in the open space outside the fort were completely destroyed by the Indians, and there were still some bloodstains on the ground, which looked a little dazzling.

"How is everyone's mood?" Peng Zhicheng asked.He arrived this morning with the convoy transporting supplies, just in time for the Indian attack.

"It's not bad." Lin Youde replied, "It's the first time for everyone to encounter this kind of thing, and it's inevitable to be a little panicked, but after all, there were no major casualties, only the new immigrants were killed and injured. But we still It was a little careless, there was no plan for such an attack in advance, and many people panicked last night, causing undue chaos. As the deputy captain in charge of security of the pioneering team, I bear an inescapable responsibility."

Peng Zhicheng patted Lin Youde on the shoulder to comfort him. He didn't come to hold him accountable, and the executive committee currently doesn't have a sound accountability mechanism.Although Lin Youde had minor faults, he still managed to stabilize the situation. Most likely, the executive committee will let him stay here.

"The construction progress of Dingyuan Fort is not slow." Peng Zhicheng changed the subject, looking at the brick and tile factories, dormitories, toilets, etc. that had been built not far away, and said.

Lin Youde smiled: "As long as the manpower and material problems are solved, the progress can be accelerated."

Peng Zhicheng smiled and didn't answer.Don't even think about manpower and materials. Now where is there no shortage of manpower and where is there no shortage of materials? "What is the current daily fishing capacity?"

"It's basically stable at more than 3000 catties." Lin Youde said, "Now the processing capacity of fish products is limited, and there is nowhere to store the excess."

"Hehe, not bad." Peng Zhicheng laughed, "I bring back more than 1000 catties of fish from Dingyuan Fort every day, which not only supplements everyone's nutrition, but also saves a lot of food for the executive committee. Thanks to the pioneering team of Dingyuan Fort. Everyone knows. That’s enough, I’m going back now, and I must report to the executive committee as soon as possible about what happened last night.” After speaking, he patted Lin Youde’s shoulder again, “Old Xiao is almost done with the work at hand, the executive committee The meaning is to let him come here to preside over the work in person, and it is estimated that he will come to take office in a few days. So, don't worry!"

Lin Youde nodded silently.

The convoy carrying materials and supplies returned. In addition to taking away [-] catties of fish, they also took away the wounded and dead bodies from last night's battle.

After what happened last night, all pioneer team members also felt the crisis.Therefore, under Lin Youde's suggestion, the construction team suspended the construction in hand and began to dig trenches around Dingyuan Fort.The trench will introduce water from the Big Fish Lake, so that the safety of Dingyuan Fort will be greatly improved.At the same time, the east gate, which was previously opened for the convenience of entering and exiting and transporting supplies, was completely blocked. The events of last night were vividly remembered, and the people who traveled through did not dare to make trouble for themselves.

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The meeting room was filled with smoke.What happened in Dingyuan Castle last night has just been reported by Peng Zhicheng to the executive committee, and now it has entered the stage of formal discussion.

All eleven members of the executive committee were present, Ma Ganzu presided over the meeting, and Du Wen acted as the clerk in person.

"Lao Peng has just reported the whole story of the July [-]th incident to everyone. How should we deal with this matter? Let's talk about our views and speak freely." Ma Ganzu lit a cigarette and said first.

"Since the organization has arranged for me to preside over the work of this pioneering team, let me say a few words first." Xiao Bailang said, "Since the matter has already happened, the first thing we should consider is how to face it. The daily fishing volume of Dingyuan Fort has exceeded [-] catties, and [-] catties of various fish products are transported to the central government every day, supplementing everyone's nutrition and saving a large amount of food, which is of great significance. The credit is irrefutable, We should not be too harsh on the comrades who are fighting outside. On the contrary, we should increase our support for them. Here, I suggest that all kinds of building materials should be tilted towards Dingyuan Fort, and the construction of Dingyuan Fort should be guaranteed as soon as possible. create a stable situation.”

"Construction resources are relatively tight now. Old Xiao, the construction progress of Dingyuan Fort has been guaranteed, and your wharf project is about to stop." Shao Shude reminded.

"I have no objection. Now there are no ships calling at the dock all day long. I think this project can be temporarily stopped. Of course, the construction of the fortress in the fortress area of ​​the dock cannot be stopped." Xiao Bailang smiled at Wang Qinian and said .

"The Indian race in Uruguay is mainly the Charuya." Gao Mo cleared his throat, "I would like to remind everyone that the Charuya are fierce, cruel and warlike. I think since there will be the first attack, then There will definitely be a second time, and you must have a clear understanding of this."

"What is this investigation... The Charuya people's lair is likely to be near the Big Fish Lake." Internal Affairs Commissioner Jiao Tang said, "Could the Executive Committee organize a reconnaissance and suppression operation on the coast of the Big Fish Lake? ? This nail should be pulled out in time, otherwise it will always be a hidden danger."

Hearing Jiao Tang's words, Peng Zhicheng smiled wryly: "At present, there are only so many people in the security force, and the training and level are so-so. Not to mention going to wipe out the Charuya tribe, even conducting investigations is not easy. Of course, if According to the request of the executive committee, our army will conduct a reconnaissance."

Everyone was speechless for a moment.

"I think so. The wharf project will be stopped first, and the building funds will be transferred to the Dingyuan Fort project. This one will be finalized first." Ma Ganzu saw some awkwardness, and came out and concluded: "Since we are not sure about getting rid of the old nest of the Charuya people , then let’s harden our tortoise shell first. Anyway, Dingyuan Fortress has a wide view and convenient transportation. It is invincible."

This point has been agreed just now, and everyone naturally has no objection.

"Since there is no problem with this one, let's move on to the next one." Ma Ganzu continued, "Is the current Dingyuan Fort guard team with 25 people enough? What is the professional quality and equipment level of these 25 people?"

"I'm afraid it's not optimistic." Peng Zhicheng pondered for a while, "Except for a few Swiss immigrants who have mercenary experience and are relatively capable of fighting, the rest of our own people are volunteers who signed up spontaneously. The upper body is strong and strong, but there is no business quality."

"Then we need to strengthen training." Ma Ganzu said: "Old Peng, don't be afraid of hard work, go over there a few more times. Then draw some experienced veterans from the garrison and strengthen training for these people. Of course, they There are only 25 people who are exhausted. We can’t pin all our hopes on them. Construction teams, workers in fish product processing plants, and logistics personnel must also receive training and practice in their spare time. You must be able to aim and shoot. The three-year-style full-body armor and three-pound four-pound guns newly created by the weapons factory are also given priority to Dingyuan Fort. I don’t believe it. Let them hit their heads and bleed."

What Ma Ganzu said was reasonable, and everyone had no objections, and the meeting continued.

"In addition to these two items. What I want to say is that our comrades risked their lives in Dingyuan Fort to provide us with living resources. For their dedication, I think the executive committee needs to carry out both spiritual and material aspects. rewards." Ma Ganzu continued, "I suggest that the comrades who go to work in Dingyuan Fort be converted into double points, and the deeds of last night should be reported and praised in the whole district. Especially for the Swiss immigrants who were injured and killed in battle, I suggest Great reward. Commissioner Xiao, do these two have any relatives with us?"

"Yes." Civil Affairs Commissioner Xiao Mingli nodded, "Denis Helvig, who died in the battle, had a wife and a daughter. His wife is working as a handyman in the Animal Husbandry Bureau, and his daughter is in school; Christopher Grote, who was injured, has A younger sister, assigned to the Agricultural Bureau."

"The dead must have a funeral, and the wounded will have condolences. They and their relatives will be granted the status of freedmen immediately. Also, Lao Jin, let the Ministry of Agriculture sign a formal labor contract with their relatives. Helveg's daughter will The standard of preferential treatment and meal allowance will be raised by one level, and it will be given priority in future evaluations of three-merit students, scholarships, etc." Ma Ganzu was like a machine gun, and everyone could only nod when he came down with several items in a row.

"Everything that Chairman Ma said hits the point, and I would like to add one more point below." Judicial Commissioner Bai Siwen said, "Comrade Lin Youde, who is in charge of security work in Dingyuan Fort, was careless before the war and did not make detailed plans for possible attacks. , causing some confusion. I think that Comrade Lin Youde may have committed some dereliction of duty in his work. Here, I suggest that the Executive Committee investigate Comrade Lin Youde.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.Everyone present didn't know that Lin Youde was Xiao Bailang's favorite general, and if he couldn't get along with Lin Youde, it was because he couldn't get along with Xiao Bailang.Going a little further, if you can't get along with Xiao Bailang, you can't get along with Chairman Ma...

However, since a member of the executive committee has questioned Lin Youde's work, and with good reasons, the proper procedures must be respected.Everyone discussed it, and soon a joint investigation team sent by the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Internal Affairs was established.The investigation team will set off for Dingyuan Fort tomorrow, focusing on investigating whether Lin Youde had dereliction of duty and command errors during the "July [-] Incident".