In March, the Sichuan plain was a busy scene. According to the financial plan, Qiao Yu increased his support for agriculture. All parts of Sichuan were working hard to repair canals and establish irrigation systems. The people of Sichuan became more and more motivated and could foresee the future.
Sichuan's agriculture can still develop rapidly. Coupled with the increasing rent and interest reductions, people's enthusiasm for farming is also increasing. It is foreseeable that Sichuan will usher in another bumper harvest year.
Although it has not yet arrived in autumn, Qiao Yu has already felt the joy of the harvest in advance. The Chongqing Iron and Steel Works has already manufactured the first rail, which has passed the inspection. Steel is the skeleton and backbone of industry. No matter how much it is valued, it cannot be overemphasized.
The production of products by the steel plant is a good thing for Sichuan. First of all, most of the roadbed for the Chengdu-Chongqing section of the Sichuan-Hankou Railway has been laid. Now it can produce rails, which can be supplied to the Sichuan-Hankou Railway. Moreover, Qiao Yu wants to increase his investment in agriculture.
Farm tools are a very important aspect of assistance. How can we produce farm tools without steel?
Everyone in Sichuan is busy. Qiao Yu also left Chengdu to directly inspect the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway. Qiao Yu is very clear about the benefits of connecting the two largest cities in Sichuan, so he is very much looking forward to the Sichuan-Hankou Railway.
It can be opened to traffic as soon as possible.
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Dachao!" Zhan Tianyou was directing the workers to lay the railway. At this time, Zhan Tianyou was even thinner than a year ago, his hair was messy, and his body was still stained with mud. When he saw Qiao Yu, Zhan Tianyou was also very excited.
excited.
"Inspector, the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway is being built very quickly. As long as Chongqing Iron and Steel Company can provide enough rails, the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway will be completed in more than a year, and Sichuan will have a railway!"
Zhan Tianyou gave a deadline, and Qiao Yu was naturally happy: "Mr. Dachao, railways are like blood vessels in the human body. People can be healthy only if their blood vessels are smooth, and society can only prosper with economic and trade circulation. Sichuan's roads have been difficult since ancient times.
It's like a person whose blood is not flowing smoothly. Only by repairing the railway can Sichuan prosper. Sichuan's success in building the railway all depends on Mr. Sir. I would like to thank you first on behalf of the people of Sichuan!"
"The inspection envoy is too polite. This is my duty. God bless me and I don't ask for anything else. Being able to build a few railways is already a great comfort!"
"Mr. Dachao, the Chengdu-Chongqing section is relatively easy, but it is not easy to build from Chongqing to Wanxian, or from Wanxian to Yichang. The construction is very difficult. When do you think it will be completed?"
Zhan Tianyou lowered his head slightly and thought about it: "Qiao Shuai, it will take at least four years for the Sichuan-Hankou Railway to be fully completed, and sufficient funds and personnel must be ensured, otherwise there will be absolutely no way it can be opened to traffic!"
Although Qiao Yu is very much looking forward to the rapid opening of the railway, he also knows that some things cannot be rushed. As a time traveler, he can help China avoid detours and seize opportunities to the maximum extent, but he cannot replace this.
As a country moves forward, from an agricultural country to an industrial country, this kind of accumulation process is required, and it cannot be accomplished casually!
"Mr. Dachao, I once told you that we would build the Chengdu-Kunming Railway to connect Sichuan and Yunnan. Do you have any impression?"
When Zhan Tianyou heard about the Chengdu-Kunming Railway, he frowned: "Inspector, if this railway can be built, it will be a good thing. It will not only connect the two provinces together, but also allow Sichuan's goods to be transported directly through Yunnan."
Going overseas, you can also stabilize the southwest border defense, which has many benefits. However, the difficulty of building the Chengdu-Kunming Railway is probably still higher than that of the Sichuan-Hankou Railway. I am afraid that it will not be completed in less than ten years, and the current Governor of Yunnan, Tang Jiyao, can
It’s hard to explain without your full support!”
Qiao Yu knew in his heart that Zhan Tianyou's worries were completely justified. After Tang Jiyao succeeded as the governor of Yunnan, the Yunnan Army's situation became more and more difficult. Since it could not get the support of Sichuan, it was more difficult for Yunnan to maintain the expenses of tens of thousands of soldiers.
, now Yunnan still has two things to rely on, one is most of Guizhou, and the other is that Yunnan has an estimated channel, which is the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway...
This railway was built by the French, connecting Yunnan and Vietnam, and has become an important international passage in Yunnan. If the Chengdu-Kunming Railway can be built, Sichuan will undoubtedly be able to take advantage of the convenience of this railway and have direct connections with foreign countries. Sichuan
Commodities and specialties can be transported to French Indochina.
This is a great thing for Sichuan, but it may not be a good thing for the Yunnan Army. Since the conflicts between Sichuan and Yunnan broke out continuously, the Yunnan Army regards the Sichuan Army as its biggest opponent. They will be willing to fight with Sichuan Army.
Share the railway?
"Mr. Dachao, you will be responsible for building the railway, and leave the rest to me. I will let Tang Jiyao nod!"
Qiao Yu seemed confident when he said this. Indeed, the cards in Qiao Yu's hand were much stronger than those of Tang Jiyao. After talking with Zhan Tianyou, Qiao Yu continued to inspect the railway construction status and the railway lines accompanied by his entourage.
In addition to workers, there are also a considerable number of migrant workers. These migrant workers rely on their shoulders and hands to push and quickly build the roadbed. Most of these migrant workers work on a voluntary basis, and some even bring their own food.
, the government just provides a bowl of hot dishes that are a bit meaty.
The weather is far from hot now, but many workers have taken off their shirts, revealing their dark and shiny muscles and rugged bones. Sweat is constantly flowing down, and baskets of sand and soil have been transported over. Qiao Yu
Seeing this scene, I felt more and more confident.
As long as the enthusiasm of the people can be mobilized, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. It is ridiculous that the Manchu and even the later Republic of China government regarded the people as savage beasts. Those who blindly fool the people and alienate themselves from the people will inevitably be abandoned by the people.
When Qiao Yu was patrolling, suddenly an old migrant worker in front of him slipped while jumping on a pole and was about to fall. Qiao Yu hurriedly asked the guards to help him up. As soon as the old man saw Qiao Yu shouting and cheering, he knew that this was the case.
He was a big shot, so he was immediately at a loss.
"Old sir, it's better to take a rest first and chat with me!"
The old man didn't expect that such a high-ranking official would speak so kindly. Those officials in the former Qing Dynasty were all aloof and condescending. Even after entering the Republic of China, although the official style has improved a lot, many officials are still yelling and yelling. Who would call himself Mr.
The old man didn't know what to say, he just kept saying he didn't dare.
Qiao Yu asked his entourage to pour a bowl of tea for the old man and handed it to him: "Drink a bowl of water first!"
After drinking a bowl of tea, the old man seemed less nervous. Qiao Yu sat opposite him on a stone on the side of the road. He didn't mean to dislike him at all. The old man relaxed a lot and said, "Your tea is really good. It's really good."
Fragrant!"
"Haha, I'll give you a pack later!"
"You can't do it, you can't do it, you're just killing the old man!"
"You're welcome, how long have you been working at the construction site and how are your wages calculated?"
"It started last year. Whenever they have free time, people from several villages around us come here. We don't need any wages. Once the railway is repaired, the things we have can be sold at a good price. Fruits
It won't all rot on the tree. As long as I can exchange a few more dollars, I will prepare to send my grandson to school and let him study. Don't be like me who can't read. Old man, I have always heard over the years that we are being raped.
Foreigners with red hair and green eyes are bullying me. If the children can read and write, they won’t have to suffer. Isn’t it just a face in life? How can I ask for wages?”
Don't be offended! At this moment, Qiao Yu suddenly discovered the most touching thing about the Chinese people. No need to ask why, every Chinese has a dream of a great country deeply rooted in the bone marrow. The long inheritance determines that the Chinese will always be
We will never settle for second place! Even if our decline reaches the extreme, the Chinese people can still stand up.