Although Wang Hengyue did not gain any substantial benefits from this "counterinsurgency", he gained two more allies.
One is Xiong Kewu, the leader of the Revolutionary Party uprising and the actual person in power in Sichuan in the future, and the other is his immediate boss Zhang Xu. Especially the alliance with Zhang Xu is what Wang Hengyue wants to see the most.
First of all, Zhang Xu is his boss. With this situation, he can feel free to do things. Even if some rumors spread, Zhang Xu's personality will never embarrass him.
The other is that Rongxian and Leshan have become horns and rely on each other, which will have an immeasurable impact on the future situation.
The existence of these two allies is more real than status and money. In this era, everything is fake. Having soldiers, guns and allies means everything!
Back in Rong County, the installation of machines has begun. Although the three foreigners, West, Mario, and Karnovsky, were unambiguous when talking about their wages, they were indeed conscientious and meticulous in their work.
After looking at the factory for a long time, he couldn't figure out the reason. But when he thought that after the machine was installed, the rifle bullets would continue to come out, Wang Hengyue felt that his eyes were bright.
"Vest." Wang Hengyue called their heads over: "When will it be officially put into production?"
West thought for a moment: "After the machine is installed, it still needs to be debugged. I think it will take at least ten to fifteen days to put it into production."
Although he thought it took a long time, the machine was not careless at all. Wang Hengyue had no choice but to ask if it could be done earlier.
Who would have thought that West shook his head repeatedly and refused to agree, but the work from installation to production is the most serious, and must not be careless. Of course, if they want to put into production in advance, then they need to work overtime, and overtime is natural
You need to pay more wages.
Wang Hengyue cursed in his heart, why do these damn foreign devils need money for everything they do?
After thinking about it, he just got 10,000 taels of silver from Zhang Xu. He gritted his teeth and agreed to give them overtime wages. West immediately patted his chest and promised that he would be able to put into production within a week.
While he was talking there, Zhao Xi was reported outside.
They hurriedly welcomed Zhao Xi in and exchanged a few words with each other. Zhao Xi was very interested in the machine, looking left and right, and kept asking questions.
West answered one by one very carefully, and Zhao Xi nodded frequently: "Speaking of it, it's a good thing, it's a good thing. With these machines, we no longer have to rely on foreigners in the future."
"It's still early." Wang Hengyue said while accompanying Zhao Xi as he walked in: "This is the company that produces rifles, but we are short of everything now, heavy machine guns and artillery. As far as I know, the Sichuan Machinery Bureau can only produce some
Small cannons, but foreign cannons have such thick muzzles..."
Wang Hengyue gestured: "We are too far behind. Even the machines can only be bought from foreigners. Once there is another war with the foreigners that day, the foreigners can strangle our necks as long as they tighten their grip. Still.
We are in short supply of materials for making weapons and ammunition. Mr. Xiang, if you don't rely on foreigners, you can only keep it in your heart now."
Zhao Xi sighed: "I wanted to be the great China and be subject to it from all over the world, but I didn't want to be in this situation now. I am lagging behind foreigners everywhere. It's ridiculous that the officials in the capital still don't want to make progress. Today I am shouting for imperial power,
What kind of constitution will we ask for tomorrow? We have been trying to do it again and again, but nothing has been achieved, but no one is willing to do practical things..."
At this point, he paused briefly: "Speaking of constitutionalism, we have been talking about it for some years. In the 31st year of Guangxu, Zhang Jian wrote to Yuan Shikai, speaking from the perspective of personal safety, honor and disgrace. Yuan Shikai was really moved, and jointly transferred Zhou to be the governor of Liangjiang.
Fu and Zhang Zhidong petitioned for the implementation of a constitutional government for a period of twelve years. Soon, Cen Chunxuan also petitioned that the only way to save the nation is to implement a constitutional government..."
Wang Hengyue sneered: "Twelve years? Hehe."
Zhao Xi didn't know what he was laughing at: "It stands to reason that although the establishment of the constitution has not yet been successful, many new policies have been implemented in recent years, such as changing the Prime Minister's Yamen to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, adding a Ministry of Commerce, editing by the Hanlin Academy, and reviewing officials above
, stop reporting donations to official officials; organize the finances, set up factories and mint coins; set up railway, mining, agricultural, and craft companies; set up chambers of commerce to protect rights and interests; abolish the eight-legged stock ownership in the imperial examination and select foreign students; cut down the green camp, guard against bravery, and train new people.
military, patrolling, intermarriage between Manchus and Han, etc., but the strange thing is, why are there no signs of any strength at all?"
"Xiang Gong." Wang Hengyue sneered again: "How does the imperial court really want to implement any new policies? It's just a facade thing that was forced to do nothing. Those who really want to do something, Xiang Gong sees it.
Look, who can succeed if he is not powerful? In addition, there is a more important point."
Wang Hengyue pondered for a moment: "How many years have we been calling for constitution-making? The so-called new policies that can be implemented are all related to administration, finance, economy, education, military, society and other aspects, and none of them involve the political system. It can be seen from this that
, the imperial court had no intention of establishing a constitution during the New Deal period! Twelve years? Another twelve years and this constitution will definitely not be successful!"
Zhao Xi was stunned for a while, then let out a long sigh.
Wang Hengyue is not the only one who understands these truths, but no one dares to say them out.
The two were silent. After a while, Zhao Xi asked: "So based on what was said, how can the country become strong?"
"How a country can become strong cannot be explained clearly in just a few words." Wang Hengyue looked solemn: "But Hengyue knows that with this imperial court, the country cannot become strong no matter what."
Zhao Xi's expression changed drastically: "Tell me, you can't say this nonsense."
"Whether you say it or not, the facts are here anyway. Am I still afraid that Mr. Xiang will betray me?" Wang Hengyue said calmly:
"Now the imperial court is in a hopeless state due to internal and external troubles. The government is extremely corrupt, so what can we do if there are millions of new troops? Didn't the Leshan uprising start with the new troops? Outside, Japan, Russia, and England
, which one is not eyeing our country covetously? The imperial court only knows how to suppress internally and does not know how to be angry externally, so how can it be said to be strong? Today's country is like sitting on a big powder keg, which can be ignited with just a spark."
Wang Hengyue's words were truly treasonous, but he was angry about this matter, and Zhao Xi would definitely not betray him, so he had no scruples. However, hearing these words in Zhao Xi's ears was both shocking and new.
The country today is like sitting on a big powder keg that can be ignited with just a spark.
Although this may sound harsh, it is not the actual situation in this country now!