Dong Shuheng also specially inspected the upper reaches of the Songhua River this time.
He remembered that there was a Songhua Lake here in his previous life.
This lake was actually created because of a hydroelectric power station.
Although this hydropower station was built during the Puppet Manchukuo period, it was China's first large-scale hydropower station and is known as the "Mother of China's Hydropower".
According to the plan of Dong Shuheng and Xu Shou, a large number of hydropower stations will definitely be built in the future. This is the easiest way to achieve clean electricity at present.
So Dong Shuheng planned to ask the water conservancy department and the power company to conduct a nationwide census after returning.
Check which rivers are suitable for establishing hydropower stations.
In this way, its development can be frozen in advance.
Otherwise, wouldn’t it be a pity that the infrastructure we have worked so hard to build will be flooded by water from hydropower stations in the future?
Dong Shuheng plans to set up reserved areas for hydropower construction in places suitable for establishing hydropower stations.
Gradually move the population out of those places and stop development investment in those places.
He knew that most of the places suitable for building flood storage areas for hydropower stations are mountainous areas.
Such a gap can only occur in mountainous areas.
Most of these places themselves are not suitable for farming.
The natural environment there is also relatively fragile, and many places are not suitable for human development and production.
Anyway, the Renaissance Army now needs a large number of immigrants.
If this policy is introduced, I don’t know how many immigrants will be provided.
Just like the previous Yellow River resettlement plan.
Since many places are not suitable for people to live, let them be vacant.
Move people to places suitable for living.
Anyway, these places are all inland. Even if they are left empty as protected areas, they will be left to future generations.
The land of the Central Plains has been cultivated for thousands of years, and it has given us a lot.
Many places are now over-developed.
Dong Shuheng felt it was time to give these places a rest.
The Guanzhong area is where the largest number of people will be relocated due to the Yellow River regulation this time.
As the birthplace of many dynasties in history, the Guanlong area has been the most severely over-exploited.
Now, Qin Opera and Qilu Opera will meet here outside the pass and mix together. I don’t know what kind of local cultural characteristics this will give birth to.
There are two other migration paths for people in the Shaanxi-Gansu region.
One is the Western Region, which has a large amount of arable land in the Fergana Basin and the area north of the Tianshan Mountains.
In addition, there are a lot of places with abundant water and grass in the western part of the Mobei region.
Along the way from Jilin to Fengtian, passing through Luanzhou, Dong Shuheng took a look at his tractor factory and motor factory, which are now the "high-tech industries" of the Fuxing Army.
The newly established tram factory also settled here.
With the addition of these large factories, Luanzhou Industrial Zone has grown stronger.
For some unknown reason, Dong Shuheng requires that the factories here in Luanzhou be built sturdier than elsewhere. Moreover, high-rise houses are not allowed to be built in the city, and residents' houses must also be built sturdier and unusually strong.
Of course, we can't build houses that are too tall now.
Before Dong Shuheng returned to Xinjing, two important pieces of information were delivered to him.
One is from South Asia, and the other is from South America across the ocean.
Two flowers bloom, one on each side.
With the hearts and minds of everyone in Calcutta, the first expeditionary force of the British Empire finally arrived at the port of Calcutta.
On the day the fleet arrived, the port was bustling with people, celebrities gathered, and thousands of sails lined the sea.
One warship after another took turns to dock, unloading a large number of combatants and supplies.
These will provide a steady stream of power for the Indian colonial war machine.
British soldiers in red and white uniforms lined up neatly and walked off the ship to the sound of military music.
Governor Ramsay's worried heart was finally relieved.
With such a large army, even if it cannot destroy the enemy with overwhelming force, it can still remain invincible.
He had led Lord Robert, the commander-in-chief of the detachment, to Calcutta Castle.
In the castle, preparations for a high-level banquet have been completed.
A well-dressed white girl, wearing a skirt that is currently popular in Europe, looks gorgeous.
These are the women from the homes of Calcutta's leading men.
A variety of exquisite ingredients are neatly stacked on the long table after being cooked by the chef.
The huge crystal chandelier illuminated the entire banquet hall.
It was General Robert's first time to land in the Indian colonies.
I didn't expect that there would be such a beautiful city in the place where these barbarians lived.
If you leave aside the Indian settlements located below the highlands, this city must be a civilized and hygienic city.
In particular, its health status even exceeds that of India.
The level of luxury of the Governor's Palace is no less than that of Buckingham Palace.
Robert showed no outward signs of enthusiasm for Ramsey.
But there was some disdain in my heart.
Didn't Ramsay say that there is no money in India now? He even intercepted the taxes paid.
Why are they still living such a life of luxury and extravagance?
General Robert was originally a person who was somewhat out of place in the aristocratic circle.
He always couldn't stand the behavior of those in the upper class.
In fact, he really wronged Ramsay. Ramsay, the governor, was not very fond of money. As a marquis, he was not short of money.
Usually, Ramsay doesn't often hold such banquets.
Today is all about welcoming General Robert and his troops to come for support.
For Ramsay, Robert's support army was simply a timely help.
The east side of today's Kolkata has lost the barrier of Dhaka.
Although Robert didn't like this scene, the British officers who came with him were extremely useful.
They had been wandering at sea for several months. The beautiful women, fine wine and delicious food before them were simply irresistible to them.
These British officers had all participated in such banquets, so they naturally knew what to do. When the ladies saw these officers from China, they stuck to them one by one like cheerful butterflies.
They hope to get a rich husband here.
You must know that in a place like Calcutta, it is not easy to find a husband with a suitable status.
Before the banquet was over, Ramsay was called by Robert to hold a meeting.
Robert was anxious to determine the command authority of the colonial expedition force formed this time.
Brown, the current commander of the colonial army, naturally also participated in the meeting.
Originally Ramsay wanted Brown to command the entire army.
But at the meeting, Robert showed an extremely tough attitude as soon as he came up.
In desperation, Ramsay could only compromise.
In the end, it was decided that Robert would command the entire army, and General Brown would command 100,000 servants and the remaining 10,000 British troops in the colony to cooperate with General Robert's military operations.
The command of the fleet is still in the hands of the navy.
"Okay, Governor Ramsey and General Brown, I hope that with our cooperation, these two rebels can be eliminated as soon as possible." When the matter was settled, Robert finally smiled.
Although I was a little disdainful of Robert's arrogant attitude in my heart, he was a famous general who participated in the Crimean War, and it was his capital to be so proud.
Although Brown was dissatisfied, after all, he had commanded many wars in the colonies.
Even though he failed these few times, this cannot cover up his past victories.
The number of Indian rebels who fell to his gun was hundreds of thousands.
"General Robert, since you asked me about the combat capabilities of these two rebels. Objectively speaking, the rebels who escaped from the Qing Dynasty are stronger. They fight very bravely, and they are similar to our army in terms of light weapons.
.It’s just that they have fewer artillery pieces.”
"The training of the other army of the Kingdom of Myanmar is much worse, but those people have also been equipped with new equipment. Their combat effectiveness can match our servant army." Brown introduced the basics of the two rebel armies to Robert.
Condition.
But Brown still doesn't know the exact number of the two rebel armies.
Although we had fought with the other party, we faced only part of the other party's army.
The number of rebels in the north has been increasing. Who knows how many troops they have.
"General Brown, do you mean to say that the combat effectiveness of that northern rebel army is comparable to that of our regular army of the British Empire?"
"Although this sounds incredible, it is true."
"General Robert should have met the Renaissance Army. The equipment of this army was provided by the Renaissance Army. We believe that the Renaissance Army has close ties with this rebel army, and these people may even be trained by the Renaissance Army."
"Well, we will encounter them sooner or later anyway. Although I have seen the Renaissance Army, the army they sent to Crimea was covered up and did not show their true combat power." Although Robert did not
I completely agree with Brown's words, but I don't mean to be careless.
As for Dong Shuheng's manipulations on the expeditionary force, they had already been discovered by Britain and France.
Robert still thinks that Brown was frightened by the rebels.
In the holy capital city, Shi Dakai also received news that the British army had arrived in Calcutta.
"Yucheng, the British troops came here with bad intentions this time. It looks like we have to prepare for a hard battle." Shi Dakai said to Chen Yucheng, who rushed back temporarily.
Although the information on the specific strength of the British army was given to them by the Renaissance Army, they both believed in the authenticity of this information.
"Yes, Holy King, but with the blessing of our ancestors and the Emperor of Heaven, I believe that our Holy Army will be able to defeat these British guys in the end." Chen Yucheng is not afraid of these British guys. This time they have more people, but most of them
Still an Indian servant army.
In Chen Yucheng's eyes, these people are just like chickens and dogs, and they are here to kill people.
"Don't be careless this time. After all, there are 40,000 British soldiers, and there are 30,000 more who fought against the Russians in Crimea. They can be regarded as a force that has fought a hundred battles." Shi Da said.
"Yucheng, this time you are still responsible for the defense of the west. I will give you two legions. We will fight more conservatively this time. These British are full of energy. Let's dampen their energy first, and then gradually advance in front of our defense line.
Destroy them."
"What the Holy King said is reasonable. Yucheng will save you the trouble and nothing will go wrong." Chen Yucheng assured.
"Holy King, I think you should be more careful in the south. Those Burmese people are not reliable." Chen Yucheng said.
"Well, I understand this. Let's give them a try first, just in time to test the waters of these British Expeditionary Forces." Shi Dakai naturally knew the virtues of these Burmese troops.
Last time, had it not been for the help of their holy army, these Burmese people might not have been able to take Dhaka.
In Shi Dakai's view, these Burmese people are fighting against the wind, and such an army is extremely unreliable.
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