After fighting for more than ten days, the sky finally cleared up, and Xufu turned the corner. Although there was more than two feet of water in the city, the embankment was saved and the houses did not collapse on a large scale. Several small buildings outside Pingshan
Except for the mountain villages affected by the mudslide, the rest of the losses were not significant. Good news also came from other areas such as Luzhou, and Qiao Yu finally relaxed.
After staying in the rain for more than ten days, Qiao Yu had to go into battle in person at the critical moment. His shoulders had already become red and swollen due to pressure. Lu Wanqing was applying medicine to reduce swelling on him.
"After all, he can be regarded as a patrol envoy. He is a full-fledged official of the border. How can he be so desperate? He doesn't even know how to cherish his own body!" Lu Wanqing scolded Qiao Yu while applying the medicine.
"Oh, what do you think I am? I am forced to have no choice. If I don't stand up, those bureaucrats may not be able to hide anywhere. If something goes wrong, there will be hundreds of thousands of refugees at least. You mentioned it.
At that time, how could I build Sichuan?"
"Construction does not happen in a day or two. Even those great powers have accumulated decades or hundreds of years. Some things cannot be done in a hurry!"
Qiao Yu sighed slightly: "It's too slow for me. Now the two major European groups are expanding their armies and preparing for war. Maybe one day there will be a misfire. You said that if we can buy some guns and ammunition, clothing and food by then,
Yes, isn't Sichuan's economy developing? As the saying goes, a cannon fires a thousand taels of gold. It's good for us to just drink some soup. These foreign devils have bullied us for so long, so let's collect some interest temporarily!"
"I have seen foreigners being tyrannical here since I was a child. Logically speaking, it is a good thing for them to learn a lesson. However, when I was studying abroad, I saw that the people in the big powers were not so comfortable. Most people had to work hard in exchange for a little money.
The income is barely enough to live on, and there are also many people who are very kind-hearted. If they were all involved in the war, I'm afraid how many people would die!"
While they were talking, someone came to report that German Consul General Wei Si and Ludendorff had come to visit him. Qiao Yu was moved in his heart and hurriedly arranged his clothes to welcome them out.
"Mr. Consul General, seniors, why did you go to the Xu Mansion? I am preparing to meet in Chengdu. Is there anything I can discuss in Chengdu?"
Wei Si shrugged slightly: "The military situation is raging, and some people can't wait!" After speaking, he glanced at Ludendorff, who had a stern expression on his face: "Qiao, I have some things that need to be discussed urgently!"
"Please come inside!" Qiao Yu led the two people into the reception room. There was no change on the surface, but he was very happy in his heart. It seemed that Ludendorff lived up to his reputation and was a knowledgeable person. He showed off some new tactics by the river.
The new equipment seems to have attracted Ludendorff's attention. All that's left is how to sell it at a good price.
Ludendorff led a German observation group to accompany the Sichuan Army into Tibet to counter the rebellion, and saw some of the Sichuan Army's tactics. Several things firmly attracted Ludendorff's attention. The first was airplanes. Although this newly emerged weapon was still
It is very simple and can only be used for reconnaissance, but the prospects are absolutely broad. After having the aircraft, the battlefield is no longer flat, but becomes three-dimensional. Technological changes will inevitably lead to changes in the way of war. This is worth it.
Research.
The use of mortars and grenades also made Ludendorff's eyes bright. He once discovered during the military flag drill that Germany was likely to fall into a stalemate. These two weapons can effectively increase grassroots firepower and are essential for breakthroughs.
The trenches were very useful, and the Sichuan Army's multifunctional infantry shovels also made Ludendorff find things new and refreshing.
In addition, the use of the Sichuan Army's special forces stunned Ludendorff. Speaking of which, Germany has not experienced much war since the Franco-Prussian War. Weapons and tactics and other things need to be tested in actual combat. Building things behind closed doors will not work.
, so Germany is willing to sell Mauser rifles to China, just to see what effect this weapon can have in actual combat...
The special forces have shown unparalleled advantages in reconnaissance, search, destruction, capture, etc. Ludendorff increasingly agrees with the huge impact of this small group of capable soldiers on the battlefield. Of course, the Sichuan Army's performance is still very rough, and it can even be said that
It is primitive. Of course, this is closely related to China's national strength. In history, there has almost never been a backward country that can have an invincible army.
The army is the concentrated expression of national power, but these new changes in the Sichuan Army also represent great value. If Germany can learn from it, Germany's national power will definitely be able to flourish. In this way, the hope of defeating Britain and France will be greater. Therefore, Luden
Doff wrote a report on everything he thought of and quickly sent a coded message to the German side. The German government also attached great importance to this. They also knew that war could happen at any time and must be prepared before the war broke out. The German government immediately sent Luden
Dolf issued an order to sell Sichuan's experience in using new weapons and new equipment to Germany no matter what, and Germany was willing to offer huge benefits for this.
Ludendorff was also a workaholic. He hurriedly returned from Tibet and found Wei Si. After a brief discussion, the two came to Xu Mansion to find Qiao Yu. They couldn't wait.
Qiao Yu was holding the list made by Ludendorff at this time. The Germans were really discerning and wanted a lot of things. They had experience in aircraft manufacturing and use, special forces training methods, grenades, mortars, and engineer shovels.
technology, machine gun use experience, mountain troop training methods, etc., and also requested to send a group of officers to China for military experience exchanges.
It can be said that Ludendorff saw everything that Qiao Yu wanted him to see, so he should sell these things at a good price, and he must not cheapen the Germans!
"Senior, it stands to reason that Germany has been of great help to us. I shouldn't refuse any requests. However, there are some things that our Sichuan Army keeps at the bottom of the box and cannot be handed over to outsiders casually. Please forgive me!"
"Qiao, Germany is willing to pay the price, and it's not in vain. Just ask for whatever you want, and I will try my best to lobby the German government!"
As soon as Wei Si heard this, black lines filled his forehead. This person is really a pure soldier. He doesn't know anything about diplomacy. If you say this, you are ready to be slaughtered. After dealing with him several times, Wei Si knows that Qiao Yu will definitely
He is not a good-natured person, he is a typical ruthless person, so he smiled slightly and said: "Qiao, we have a profound friendship. The German government is very willing to support the development of Sichuan. What exchange conditions are needed? We will discuss it together and you will not suffer any loss!"
"You two, we are all good friends, and you should be honest with your friends. These things Mr. Ludendorff wants are the life-saving capital of the Sichuan Army. It is really impossible to explain them casually. I hope Germany can focus on supporting them.
Sichuan will establish some factories, such as mining, metallurgy, materials, processing, machine manufacturing, chemistry, electronics, internal combustion engines, etc. In addition, it will upgrade the Sichuan arsenal, and at the same time transfer the production technology of Mauser rifles and cannons to Sichuan, and at the same time help Sichuan