"Mr. Dachao, you have worked hard during this period."
Zhang Tinglan definitely didn't say this politely, but out of emotion. Zhan Tianyou has aged much more than a year ago, and there are already gray hairs on his temples. Due to long-term work in the field and sleeping in the open, Zhan Tianyou's face has also changed.
Covered with wind and frost.
According to the original memory, Zhan Tianyou had passed away with full of regrets at this time. However, although Zhan Tianyou was old at this time, his mental state was still very good. After meeting, he said with a smile: "I would like to say that the Jilin-Fenghuang Railway is better than
It’s faster than expected, give me another month, and I’ll almost be able to get through it all!”
A month? When he heard the news, Zhang Tinglan immediately beamed with joy. Breaking the constraints of the South-Manchuria Railway and using his own railway to connect the three northeastern provinces was not only an economic issue, but also a need for national defense and security. Now he has finally reaped the rewards.
Fruit, how can you not be happy?
Yang Yuting was even more so. He said with a smile: "With the Jifeng-Fenghuang Railway, we don't have to be controlled by others. In fact, when the commander-in-chief was assassinated, we should have seen how dangerous it is to let the Japanese manage the railway and station troops around the railway.
The matter is completely in the hands of the Japanese. Now that we have our own railway, safety can be guaranteed, and military mobilization can be more convenient. It is really a great joy!"
Zhan Tianyou also smiled and said: "The total length of the Jilin-Fenghuang Railway is 423 kilometers. It took less than two years from planning to completion. This is a miracle in the country. This is inseparable.
Fengjun has sufficient financial resources, strong mobilization capabilities, and industrial production levels. From sleepers to rails, from locomotives to carriages, every screw is produced by us. I have already gone to Harbin, and the rail vehicle company that Kuang Jingyang is responsible for has already produced it.
The steam locomotive was released, and its performance was comparable to similar foreign products. It has always been Zhan’s dream to run his own train on his own railway. He didn’t expect that at this age, he finally saw it, and he was so happy that he couldn’t express his joy!
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As he spoke, Zhan Tianyou's eye circles turned red, and he said with a choked voice: "Since the construction of the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway, I have been looking forward to building a preliminary railway network for China in my lifetime. By that time, China will be completely connected.
The national power has doubled, and we no longer need to fear invasion by foreign powers. I can also smile. Who would have thought that after the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway was built, it has been wasted. It took ten years to change from the Manchu Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, and the industry did not improve much.
.There is no progress at all in railway construction, and the lifeline of the country is all in the hands of the great powers. I feel heartbroken!"
For most scientific researchers and engineers, the age of forty or fifty is the peak of experience and physical strength, and is also the time when it is easiest to achieve results. From 1905 to 1909, Zhan Tianyou spent four years building the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway.
, this is the first railway that was completely designed and constructed by Chinese duli. After the completion of the railway, Zhan Tianyou also reached the peak of his life's prestige. Just when he was gearing up and preparing to do something big, he ushered in a long-term crisis.
Silence.
It was not until he was invited to Fengtian that Zhan Tianyou took charge of the construction of the Jilin-Fengtian Railway again. At this time, he was fifty-eight years old and very old. Zhan Tianyou was already very happy to be able to complete the Jilin-Fengtian Railway.
"I would like to say that it took four years to build the 200-kilometer Beijing-Zhangjiang Road, and less than two years to build the 400-kilometer Jilin-Fengtian Railway. In addition to Fengtian's strong industrial strength, I also adopted many new methods
, especially when building railways, a set of strict construction specifications was established. With this set of specifications, there will be rules to follow when building railways in the future."
Any industry needs standards, especially railway construction, which must be completely consistent in all places. Only in this way can the railway network be smoothly connected, and it can also facilitate maintenance and enhance safety. Once there are standards, everything will become much easier.
, Zhan Tianyou not only built a railway, but overcame obstacles and opened up the road for future generations.
Zhang Tinglan knew the value of it, and couldn't help but bow deeply, and then said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Dachao. The great development of the railway industry in the three eastern provinces in the future is entirely due to your contribution."
Zhan Tianyou quickly waved his hand: "I just did a little bit of my duty. If you don't go to the Northeast, you don't know the wealth of the Northeast. If you don't go to the Northeast, you don't know the dangers of the Northeast. The life and death of the people in the three provinces are tied to my humble words. You can see the determination of Fengtian's government.
Forge ahead, the soldiers of the army will protect our homes and the country, and I am also full of hope for the three northeastern provinces. Over the past year or so, I have invited many of my former friends and students to serve in the three northeastern provinces. In addition, when building roads, I also
We have worked hard to train a group of young engineers. Even if Zhan can no longer build the railway, they have learned all their skills and can continue to work."
The Jilin-Fenghuang Railway has been regarded by Zhan Tianyou as the final work of his life. When building the road, he had consciously handed over key tasks to young people, vigorously cultivated various talents, and left a complete set of talents for Fengjun.
Railway design and construction talents.
This painstaking effort made both Zhang Tinglan and Yang Yuting very moved, and they were full of gratitude to the old man. Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Mr. Dachao, the Japanese just threatened me to cut off the South Manchuria Railway, close the Dalian Port, and expose us to the outside world.
The road of contact was cut off, but you sent me such good news, I really want to thank you!"
When Zhan Tianyou heard this, he immediately laughed and said: "Commander-in-Chief, the Japanese took the initiative to cut off the South Manchuria Railway. They are seeking death. The most important thing in railway transportation is reliability. If they close it at will, it is equivalent to destroying their own brand. In the future,
Whoever dares to use the Japanese railway has already won before our Jilin-Fenghuang railway is opened to traffic."
"Yes, they bombed the railway line to death, and now they have cut off the railway. All businessmen have no confidence in Japan's railways. In the past, if they did not have their own railways, they had to rely on them, but now the situation has changed
, simply let the Japanese railway become a dead end, and no one will walk on it!" Yang Yuting said with a smile.
Zhang Tinglan also fully agreed with this proposal. The South Manchuria Railway can bring 50 million in income to the Japanese every year. It can be said to be a golden road. It occupies the best geographical location in the Northeast and has an unmatched location advantage.
It has inestimable economic and military value.
If you want to directly affect the South Manchuria Railway, you will have to declare war with Japan. There is no doubt that Fengjun does not have the strength. However, it can use roundabout methods to reduce the transportation capacity of the South Manchuria Railway, thereby lowering profits.
Railway maintenance is a huge sum of money. If it reaches the point where it cannot make ends meet, it depends on how the Japanese can survive. This is like stabbing people with a soft knife, which can also cause heavy losses to the Japanese and hurt their bones!
"Mr. Dachao, the Jilin-Fenghuang Railway is of great importance, and it all depends on you."
"Don't worry, Zhan will complete it successfully." Zhan Tianyou said, scooping out another document from his bag and delivering it to Zhang Tinglan.
"Honestly, these are several railways I have planned, including railway lines from Fengtian to Fengcheng, Jilin to Harbin, Fengtian to Chengde and other places. In addition, there are also several railways connecting Dongmeng with Taonan as the center.
.If it can be built, it will not only connect the Northeastern railways into a network, but also connect Mongolia. With the railway connection, the regional economy will be integrated. If there is an opportunity, Outer Mongolia will be included.
The entire northern Xinjiang will be safe."
An excellent railway designer must understand not only economics, but also strategy. It is obvious that Zhan Tianyou is an excellent railway talent, and he has paid attention to the problems of Outer Mongolia.
It can be said that this is also a sore point in the hearts of later Chinese people. With the loss of Outer Mongolia, China's strategic space has been greatly suppressed, and the security situation in the north has become unprecedentedly severe.
However, if you want to change this history, you cannot solve it with enthusiasm. You must have supporting projects. Russia relies on the Trans-Siberian Railway to transport troops to Outer Mongolia much more conveniently than China. If China wants to fight, it must
We can only build more dense railways and invest economic and military power in Outer Mongolia.
One hand is a stick to teach those treasonous princes a lesson, and the other is a carrot to win over the farmers and herdsmen at the bottom. Only in this way can Outer Mongolia be completely brought back, otherwise it will be a utopia.
Zhan Tianyou gave this plan to Zhang Tinglan, which was actually his ardent hope that Fengjun could take on the mission of protecting his family and country and protect northern Xinjiang.
"Mr. Dachao, don't worry, I will implement this plan as soon as possible. In the future, not only will the Northeast be covered with railways, but the whole of China will be covered with railways, closely connecting every province and city!"
After chatting with Zhan Tianyou for a while, Zhang Tinglan and Yang Yuting were particularly excited. The three eastern provinces have invested heavily in construction and are now bearing fruit. They are also full of hope.
At this time, Chang Yinhuai also came to Zhang Tinglan's office. When he met Chang Yinhuai, his face was full of joy.
"I have to say that there is good news again. The first batch of goods and personnel transported by Xia Han and his purchasing group have arrived in Huludao."
When Zhang Tinglan heard the news, he stood up suddenly. He had high hopes for Germany's bargain hunting this time. This was a rare opportunity for Fengjun to catch up with Japan technically. If the expected goal can be achieved, in three to five years
At least in terms of the army, Fengjun does not have to fear the Japanese. If this cannot be achieved, I am afraid it will have to be postponed for ten years until the Great Depression.
After all, some industrial technologies and key equipment are the preserve of Western countries, and no amount of money can buy them. Especially when Fengjun had just experienced turmoil and was in urgent need of recovery, Zhang Tinglan was overjoyed to be able to transport the machinery and equipment back.
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"I'd like to say that this is called Fogitailai. A rebellion has brought Fengjun to a low point. Now it's time to climb up quickly!"
"Linge, let's go to Huludao right away to see what treasures there are."
Zhang Tinglan secretly rushed to Huludao, and it was Kuang Rongguang who came back with the ship. Although the old man had been wandering at sea for a long time, he was very energetic. After meeting, he grabbed Zhang Tinglan's hand and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, I
The equipment of two steel plants was transported back this time, with a total production capacity of 500,000 tons. As long as we build it, our strength will more than double! (To be continued...)