Qi Yu didn't know about Duan Zicheng's instigation in Annan.
At this time, Qi Dalang was concentrating on other aspects of the military situation.
According to the secret message sent by Leng Qing, she has realized the real sense of listening to politics behind the curtain in Sarawak.
Sounds a bit like the Nanyang version of Cixi usurping power?
Not to mention, it does look a bit like it.
However, how she achieved this step was not mentioned in the letter.
Since she doesn't want to talk about the explanation process, there is no need for us to get to the bottom of it. Isn't it good to keep some mystery between us?
In other words, we only look at the results, regardless of the process.
People like Leng Qing have extraordinary means that ordinary people cannot achieve. Naturally, she can also do special things that ordinary people cannot do.
Otherwise, she would not have been sent to Sarawak.
Let’s talk about now.
In this letter, Leng Qing also sent an incidental plea.
She said that it is a common practice for Sarawak's forces to support hangers-on. Now that the political situation is unstable, hangers-on tend to run away. Fortunately, they were frightened by the mysterious "Jade-faced Rakshasa" before. Otherwise, at this time,
There was already chaos.
This is a hidden worry, and it is best to eradicate it.
Therefore, she begged Qiongzhou to send some secret warriors to help her eliminate these uneasy factors.
She was in a deep palace and it was not suitable to be away for a long time, so she had to ask Qi Yu for help.
Qi Dalang laughed and immediately took the photo: Yes!
As for how to operate it, he has already thought of a rough strategy.
What's the point of being a mere hanger-on?
Wouldn't it be solved if the knights under Duan Zicheng's command just go through it?
What kind of work should be done and what kind of people should be used? This is what is called knowing people and making good use of them.
Qi Yu felt that not only should more knights be sent over this time, but also a decisive garrison should be adopted.
Sarawak is currently in the midst of a political reorganization. If there is no strong army there to suppress the battle, it is inevitable that neighboring Java and Sumatra will take advantage of it and reap the fruits of victory. In that case, it will be a bamboo basket.
The fetch was in vain.
How can you make a wedding dress for others with your own well-thought-out plans?
Moreover, the significance of garrisoning troops in Sarawak is very important.
The importance here refers specifically to its geographical location.
As you know, the eastern exit of the Malacca Strait, known as the throat of the sea, is within the country.
In other words, once troops are stationed here, they can effectively guard against all warships coming from the Indian Ocean, and then effectively protect Luzon, Annan, Qiongzhou, and even Dawan behind them.
This is an out-and-out military fortress, who doesn’t value it?
In view of this, Qi Yu decided to send Duan Zi to marry him and gain the right to garrison the area through friendly diplomacy. However, there was one thing: he must not interfere with Leng Qing's administration.
Can we win the fruits of victory without spending a single soldier? Why would a fool only sacrifice his troops and generals?
There’s nothing wrong with that!
After making relevant decisions, Qi Yu read the letter again.
It turned out that there were only a few words in the letter about the Jade Faced Rakshasa. And Leng Qing only used the sentence "suspected Miss Qi" as her final conclusion. In addition, there was nothing else.
well……
Tell me, where is this girl now?
No news!
Now is not the time to lament these things, we need to get down to business first.
Since Duan Zicheng had not returned from Annan, Qi Yu had to temporarily take over his rights and make military arrangements in advance to avoid delaying the opportunity.
The first thing to do is naturally the assembly of the steam engine battleship.
Sending such warships south is the most efficient way.
"The test ship has already made a round trip to Dagu Port, at least tens of thousands of nautical miles, and during this period, everything was operating normally. From this point of view, there should be no major problem..."
"In that case, let's try assembling it!"
At present, Qiongzhou has secretly built more than fifty semi-finished products of new steam engine ships. As long as the core component of the steam engine is installed upward, it can be put into service immediately.
Efficiency, right?
In addition to the installation of steam engine ships, Qiyu also paid special attention to the mass production of rubber.
Not to mention its collection, refining, and other processes, we still need to plan its initial use areas.
In principle, military matters come first.
For this reason, Qi Yu specially summoned the blacksmith Da Hei Niu and solemnly explained to him: "You quickly follow this set of drawings and cast the wheel for the artillery car overnight. I only have one request, and that is, in terms of quality.
It must be excellent.”
"Sir Qi, the cast iron wheel is already heavy and heavy. If you add the weight of the cannon itself, how can it be possible to move it?"
"Don't ask any more questions, just do as you are told!"
"Uh...yes!"
In fact, Qi Yu wanted to tell him that although the cast iron wheels were heavy, it would be easy to use them with rubber tires.
It's just that this honest man is not very knowledgeable. Even if you tell him, you are just talking about it. In this case, it is better not to mention it.
Dahei Niu: My nickname is Niu, but I am not really a Niu. I can still understand you when I play the piano.
After sending away the cow, Qi Yu immediately summoned the chief envoy Yu Hai.
"Sir Yu, I plan to build several transportation railways in Luzon that directly connect the mining areas and docks. Looking at this matter, how should we allocate resources?"
"Luzon?"
Yu Hai was shocked when he heard this, and quickly tried to dissuade him: "Sir Qi, Luzon is a planned agricultural production area, and there is almost no development of commerce and trade. Since there is no business there, why waste resources to build a railway?"
Qi Yuyi answered him simply: "The reason is that the Luzon area is rich in coal deposits!"
coal?
Isn't that a black thing used in steelmaking?
There is no shortage in our family!
Yu Haigong cupped his hands and said: "At present, the coal production in our province is very stable and there is no shortage of supply. Therefore, there is really no need to increase investment."
Qi Yu chuckled and said, "Master Yu, do you know that once steam engines are widely used, coal consumption will double?"
"I have something... I can't understand."
"It's okay, I'll explain it to you."
"Sir, please speak."
Qi Yu said: "The uses of steam engines are very wide, and are not limited to our current military level. Let's put it this way, as long as power is used, there is room for it to be used, from trains and battleships to factories and workshops.
It has its place. If it really reaches this point, how can it be done without increasing the supply of coal?"
Yu Hai listened and thought, still doubting: "Are the uses of steam engines really as extensive as you say?"
"Really!" Qi Yu nodded and smiled, and added: "This level of productivity change can be called the industrial revolution. The earlier it arrives, the earlier it will drive the pace of development."
Yu Hai still seemed to understand, and murmured: "Industrial Revolution..."
"We have been developing diligently for so long, and it is time to promote the advent of this link!"
After saying this, Qi Yu looked up to the sky and laughed, his joy beyond words.