"What about after transporting the silver? According to Wen Tong's letter, he may need two hundred thousand taels to get through this difficulty. Even if we borrow it from the Gao family, he is willing. Such a large amount of cash cannot be obtained immediately.
The money that has been mobilized for the immediate departure from Guangzhou Station is only 50,000, and the other 50,000 still have to be raised."
"No way, the income in Guangzhou is good, not to mention the payment from the Gao family..."
"This is a figure on the books. No one would hoard so much cash - whether it is the Gao family or the Guangzhou Station, for a large amount of cash, even if the Guangzhou Station immediately transfers the local position, it will take at least seven or eight days.
"
"It's better to move as much as you can first than to sit still and do nothing." Ma Qianzhu said, "After 50,000 taels of luck, it can at least help them buffer for a few weeks, and they can do a lot of things in a few weeks."
"Inform Guangzhou to prepare the money, and we will send a ship to pick it up."
"Can you make it?"
"Send it to Yingzhou. It has an engine and a four-day round trip should be enough." Ma Qianzhu said with some regret, "It's a pity that it has returned to Lingao now. It would be better if it stayed in Guangzhou!"
"Should I buy rice in Guangzhou and ship it there? The price of rice in Guangzhou is one to two or three cents, so there is still a price difference..."
"No, now is not the time," Yan Ming immediately vetoed the proposal. "The more crisis there is, the more powerful you have to show yourself. You can usually pay with rice. But now you have to use silver to make the rumors invulnerable. Otherwise, your confidence will be ruined."
It would trigger an attack on South China."
"Okay. Let's do it."
"Also, immediately send a group of radio stations and necessary personnel to Leizhou without delay." Ma Qianxu said, "Now Leizhou must maintain smooth communication with us at all times!"
"Actually, I think we should just mobilize the special reconnaissance team. Bei Wei is in Leizhou and behead him directly..."
"It's not necessary for the time being. It's easy for things like this to cause trouble. They're not stupid people. If they want to get serious, South China Sugar Factory may not be their opponent - after all, we don't have an advantage in Leizhou." Wen Desi thought about this.
It seems inappropriate to mobilize the army to intervene in the matter. Although the special investigation team is sure to smash the "Hai Yi Tang" mentioned in Wen Tong's report, these people may be partners of cooperation in the future. The most ideal way is to use commercial means to destroy them
Be tidy and docile. Only then will they be sincerely convinced by the Time Travel Group.
"Be prepared with both hands." Ma Qianzhu is worthy of being called a hardliner. "Strive for a peaceful solution. If that doesn't work, we are not engaged in a commercial war. A straightforward solution is also an option."
That night, Bopu Port.
Since the morning, the wind and waves on the sea have gradually increased to Level 5, with high peaks and rough waves. The wind and waves have become stronger and stronger at noon. Not only the fishing boats fishing in the surrounding area, but also the navy originally enforced warning and fishery protection in the open sea-or rather, it is said that it is a fishing tyrant.
The ships on the mission were also ordered to withdraw to the port. In the Bopu Port, in addition to the ships belonging to the Maritime Power Department, in a specially designated separate water area, many fishing boats and passing ships that temporarily entered the port for shelter were also admitted. Because in Bopu Port
A new lighthouse was built on the corner, and with the scientific construction and management of the port by the Crossing Group, it has gradually become an important anchorage for passing ships.
In the afternoon, the sky began to rain. The torrential rain seemed to be the prelude to the rainy season in Lingao. The sky quickly dimmed. It was so gloomy that it was almost dusk. All the lights in the Bopu camp were turned on. In addition to continuing to perform duties at their posts,
Apart from the sentries, there are no longer any human activities outside the building, and even the extremely busy shipyard dock has stopped. Except for the steam and soot coming out of the boiler room, there is the rumbling sound of the steam engine driving the water pump to drain water. Occasionally,
There were only a few figures in raincoats running quickly from one building to another.
In the dark curtain of rain, a light suddenly tore through the dim twilight from the road in the direction of Bairen. A Beijing 212 jeep drove over bumpily. The car stopped for a moment by the guard post at the entrance of the camp.
"Pass!" The sentry is a local young man in his early twenties, wearing a navy blue uniform. Although he is not tall, several months of military training have made him full of military temperament. Even wearing a raincoat and hat, he looks upright. In the car
The people were satisfied to see that he had stored his rifle properly under his raincoat.
A certificate was handed out. He took it and followed the rules that the instructors had brainwashed into his mind. He followed the "check the certificate" procedure one by one like a machine. Finally, he handed the certificate back to the car.
.Stand at attention and salute:
"You can pass, Chief of the People's Commissar!"
The wheels of the jeep skidded and it drove towards the inside of the camp. The roads in the camp had been simply hardened with cinders and steel slag, there was no water on them, and it drove very quickly. After a while, the car arrived at a place near the dock.
Next to a container-style converted house.
Light came out of the window of the house. The people in the car jumped out quickly, pushed the door open and walked in.
When the people in the room saw him coming in, they all stood up and stood up straight with a shudder. The people inside were all wearing 1st year navy uniforms.
"Sit down!" The person who came was none other than Wu De. It was a helpless move for him, a figure of the People's Commissar level, to take action. The backbone of the navy in the crossing either left with the expedition team, or were driving fishing boats to defend Bopu. It was really a helpless move.
There was no suitable candidate, so Wu De volunteered to take on this mission. After all, no one had as much experience in sailing on motorboats as he, a former naval officer and a fisherman's son.
Several nautical charts have been spread out on the table, as well as the 24-hour weather forecast issued by the Lingao Meteorological Observatory. This weather station is in poor condition, but its accuracy in forecasting the recent local weather is barely passable.
"Comrade People's Comrade! Maritime Power Department, Bobu Port Director and Bobu Fortress Area..." Li Di stood up and was about to declare his official title.
"Okay, let's do this set of false etiquette later when we have time. Let's talk about the mission now." Wu De waved his hand and said, "Report the situation! How is the status of the expedition to Yingzhou?"
"Yes," Li Dihui reported: "After receiving the mission instructions, we have inspected the ship. The ship is in normal condition and the engine is normal. To ensure safety, the anchor cables and rigging have been replaced. The diesel has also been filled up.
Already."
“What about staffing?”
"The instructions given to us by Chief Ma are to ensure safety, so the Maritime Power Department decided to use all time traveler crews this time and replace all the indigenous sailors and soldiers. However, the number of personnel is not enough, and we are going to transfer some more..."
"No." Wu De immediately rejected it. "There are at least forty people on this ship including crew and escorts. It takes up too much manpower. It's impossible to put so many eggs in one basket." He thought for a while, "Also.
Yes, Deng Yingzhou has been running this route for a long time. The indigenous sailors are more familiar with the hydrological conditions along the route than we are. If we replace the experienced ones with the new ones, aren’t we asking for trouble?"
"Then what to do? There is a large amount of money carried on the ship. If the natives are tempted-"
"Just don't let them know. Besides, people who have been trained by the Navy for so long must have no sense of trust?"
"This -" Li Di thought about the issue of trust in the indigenous people. Up to now, no department has said that it can be completely trusted. He then thought about it and decided that it would be better to follow a half-and-half approach. Both Director Ma and Commissioner Wu had a clear understanding of the issue.
Account.
"Then staff it half and half."
"Just follow this method. Bring a few of the naval cadets on board." Wu De said, "Give them lessons and give them a taste of the sea!"
"Report: The first batch of trainees of the Navy have all set off for internship with the exploration fleet. Now is the second batch. They have just been recruited and trained for only a few weeks. I'm afraid it will be useless to go to sea immediately."
"It doesn't matter, maybe this time the sea will tell us who will be useful and who are waste."
"Yes!" Li Di immediately called the school: six older students were selected from the second phase of the Naval Cadet Corps.
"All members of the time-travel team must be equipped with modern weapons," Wu De instructed, "Each person has one hundred rounds of ammunition, plus two grenades."
Then they studied the charts and discussed the route... After discussing for more than an hour, Wu De asked:
"What's the weather like?"
"The weather is not ideal." Li Di brought the weather forecast. "The air pressure shows that the wind and rain in the Qiongzhou Strait may last for 24 hours. It is now northwest wind with a wind speed of 20 knots and a wave height of 2.5 meters."
Wu De thought that this was a level 4 sea state. For ordinary modern ships, this sea state was nothing, but for a mere 70-ton motor sailing boat, the wind and waves were not small. Going to sea requires taking certain risks. But now,
The South China Sugar Factory on the other side of the strait is anxiously waiting for money to help...
"Hurry up and get ready and get ready to sail!"
"Let's see if the wind and waves will be lighter tomorrow before sailing..." Li Di was surprised. Just looking at the sea conditions outside the harbor, he felt a little trembling.
"I can't wait any longer, we only have four days!" Wu De's tone was solemn.
"Okay, I'll get ready."
"Slow down!" Wu De stopped him and said to the marines in the room, "Someone may die in this mission! If anyone doesn't want to go, ask him immediately! As the commander-in-chief of this mission, I can allow him not to go.
Go! Replace with indigenous personnel."
Originally, some people saw that he was about to go to sea regardless of the sea conditions, and they were ready to come out to dissuade him. However, no one was speechless - most people could not do such a thing in front of everyone.
.At that moment, some people were worried and immediately came out to express their determination:
"For the great cause of crossing, we resolutely obey orders. Wherever the executive committee points us, we will sail the ship!"
"If you're afraid of death, don't become a navy!"
…
The atmosphere was indeed aroused, and the time-travelers in the room rushed to show their "military spirit." Upon seeing this, Wu De nodded: "Everyone will go back and prepare immediately. We will gather at the dock at 16 o'clock and set off on time. Disband!"
Wu De waited for everyone to go out, and then he also started to pack the luggage written in the car, put on the navy work clothes, water boots and nautical raincoat he brought. He also checked his Type 54 pistol, be careful
It's hidden in a waterproof holster.
For him, the sea conditions are not the biggest enemy, but the safety of the silver after it is loaded on the ship. It is difficult for such a large amount of silver to be loaded on the ship without anyone noticing, in case that force sees it.
After winning this fortune, I want to carry out a sea robbery. With the weapons of Deng Yingzhou, it is okay to deal with two or three ships, but if there are too many, it will be difficult. At that time, I can only run at full power to escape. What else can the diesel engine and propeller do?
question……
Through the glass of the window, you can see the lights of the ships in the port area flickering in the wind and rain. The tall earth cranes are also lighting lanterns at high altitudes in accordance with the safety regulations of another time and space. With cranes, shipbuilding will be more efficient.
It's fast and convenient - but unfortunately there are still too few people and not enough people.
Just as I was thinking about things, someone suddenly shouted at the door: "Report!"
"What's the matter?" Wu De turned around and saw a sailor standing at the door.
"Wu——Chief Wu?"
"it's me."
"Well, there is a woman at the gate of the base who insists on seeing you," the marine hesitated, "she said she is your maid."
"First rain?!" Wu De was surprised. It must be the first rain. The sky was so dark and it was raining heavily. She actually walked from Bairen City to Bopu alone. This was more than ten kilometers away!
When he went out, he had already told Chu Yu that he was going to the mainland for a business trip. This little girl was reluctant to leave her, with a look of unwillingness. He gave her a few instructions and thought it was over, but he didn't expect her to pursue her.
come over
Women are really troublesome! He muttered, but he couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.
"Here, chief, do you want to bring her over?" The sentry looked like he recognized the woman and asked.
"No, she doesn't have a pass and can't enter the base." Wu De thought for a while, "Let her go back to the villa and wait for me."
"yes."
Although the task was important, with this matter, the affairs at hand were also much tighter. After handling the matter, I looked at my watch and saw that it was already 15 o'clock, so I hurried out of the naval base. As soon as I left the gate, I heard
Someone called "Master" amidst the sound of the rain. I couldn't help being surprised. When I looked back, I saw a figure hiding under an abandoned wooden gate outside the base. He was wearing a raincoat. It was not Chu Yu.
"What are you doing! Why don't you go to the villa?" Although Wu De was moved, he also hated women's mother-in-law. Ever since one night after the New Year, the loneliness of the night couldn't help but accept Chu Yu, Chu Yu became more and more angry
She took good care of him, and I almost wanted to wash his feet. It seemed like he was the only one to take care of him in this life.
"I'm afraid that if the master doesn't go to the villa and leaves like this, Chu Yu won't be able to meet the master -"
"Bullshit." Wu De cursed, "Am I such a person?!"
"Yes, sir." The woman bowed her head obediently.
"Come on, are you all wet?"
"It's okay, sir," the woman wiped the rain off her face quickly, "the sentry here is rude and doesn't allow me to go inside to take shelter from the rain..."
"This is a strategic military location, let's go!" He waved his hand, "Go to the villa to talk."